A certain training ground.
Thump-thump-thump
A continuous barrage of blows echoed through the air as two figures moved at high speed under the moonlight.
Beside the training ground, a slender figure stood silently, quietly watching the two locked in combat.
"Hey! That's going too far! You're biting because you can't win?"
During the fight, Tatsuya suddenly complained loudly.
His opponent was Mitarashi Anko.
Tatsuya sent her flying with a punch, but seeing she was losing, the girl had simply lunged at him and tried to bite him.
Hearing Tatsuya's complaint, Mitarashi Anko still ignored him.
She fiercely clung to Tatsuya's arm, lifting her head to glare at him with intense eyes.
"If you don't let go, I'm really going to lose it! I don't often hit women, but I'm very good at it!"
Seeing that Mitarashi Anko wasn't listening and was still glaring fiercely at him, Tatsuya was enraged and issued a final warning.
Mitarashi Anko still ignored him!
Thump!
A powerful kick, and someone went flying!
"Ah!"
Seeing this, Kyoko, who was watching from the sidelines, cried out in alarm and quickly ran over.
As she ran, she shot a reproachful glare at Tatsuya, blaming him for using too much force.
Tatsuya was also speechless about this.
He'd been holding back for the past two weeks.
Ever since the day Orochimaru defected, the two of them had drunk with Kakashi, and Tatsuya had even hugged her and called her "bro."
This girl had really started taking liberties.
During this time, Mitarashi Anko was either spacing out at the pet shop or dragging Tatsuya over to train with her.
It was less training and more like venting.
At first, Tatsuya had felt sorry for her and hadn't really fought back!
Later, he couldn't take it anymore!
This girl was really ruthless, attacking any vulnerable area she could.
Once Tatsuya got serious, Mitarashi Anko couldn't win.
It was unclear who was taking out their frustrations on whom!
The situation eventually evolved into what it was now.
Walking closer, Tatsuya saw Mitarashi Anko lying on her back, staring blankly, and he breathed a small sigh of relief.
His kick had looked powerful, but he had been careful.
Beside her, Kyoko gently rubbed the area where Mitarashi Anko had been kicked, constantly whispering soft words of comfort.
Seeing this, Tatsuya felt a surge of annoyance again.
"Is this ever going to end? So you lost a teacher, big deal! Do you really have to act like the world is ending? A ninja like you is a disgrace to Konoha!"
Tatsuya nudged the prone Mitarashi Anko with his foot, scolding her irritably.
This was getting ridiculous!
Kyoko had been practically monopolized by this girl lately!
Mitarashi Anko suddenly looked up and glared at Tatsuya, her eyes bloodshot, looking quite fierce!
"What are you glaring at? Am I wrong?"
Tatsuya wouldn't be intimidated by her, and he glared back unceremoniously.
"Tatsuya-san!"
Kyoko tugged at Tatsuya's clothes, her small face full of pleading.
"I'm doing this for her own good. I, Tatsuya, have always been one to persuade with reason!"
Seeing Kyoko's expression, Tatsuya's voice instantly softened.
Then he looked back at Mitarashi Anko and said, "Are you really angry about Orochimaru's defection, or are you angry because he didn't take you with him?"
Mitarashi Anko's whole body trembled at his words, and the fierce expression on her face slowly faded.
Only confusion and sadness remained.
"Since you hate him for abandoning you, you need to pull yourself together even more! Perhaps, someday, when you stand before him again, you'll be able to see shock and regret on his face!"
Taking in Mitarashi Anko's expression, Tatsuya was silent for a moment before speaking softly.
After saying that, Tatsuya simply pulled Kyoko beside him and turned to leave.
Kyoko looked back at Mitarashi Anko with a worried expression, obediently following Tatsuya.
They had walked dozens of meters away when Mitarashi Anko's voice rang out from behind them.
"Can you help me?"
Mitarashi Anko stood up, her eyes filled with hope.
In Konoha, Tatsuya's rise was nothing short of a miracle.
From dead last to elite Jonin, in just three years.
"I can't help you with this. You have to rely on yourself," Tatsuya's voice carried from afar without him turning around.
Mitarashi Anko's eyes dimmed.
If he wouldn't even help her improve her strength, then other things...
"I can only help you cheat!"
Turning his head, Tatsuya smiled, revealing a row of white teeth.
"Cheat?"
Mitarashi Anko was completely baffled.
"That's not important! As long as it can increase your strength!"
Tatsuya smiled mischievously, waving his hand.
The Heaven's Cursed Seal, this was excellent research material!
Seeing Tatsuya's expression, Mitarashi Anko suddenly shivered for no reason.
Had she boarded the wrong ship?
...
Hokage's Office.
Behind the desk, the Third Hokage, Hiruzen Sarutobi, was carefully examining a scroll containing intelligence. An ANBU ninja knelt respectfully on one knee before the desk.
The intelligence scroll in the Third Hokage's hand had just been submitted by this ANBU ninja; it was a detailed investigation report on Orochimaru's defection.
The Third Hokage's face was grave as he read the information recorded on the scroll.
After a while, the Third Hokage finished reading the contents of the scroll and sank into deep thought.
Time slowly passed, and after a long time, the Third Hokage finally spoke slowly, "This matter ends here! Order that the contents of the scroll are not to be disclosed. Anyone who divulges the information will be treated as a traitor to the village! Also, the restrictions on Mitarashi Anko, Akimichi Tatsuya, and others can be lifted!"
As he spoke, the Third Hokage's words carried a faint trace of sadness and suppressed anger.
"Yes!"
The Third Hokage waved his hand, and the ANBU ninja bowed and left.
A few days later, all the teams sent out to search for the rogue ninja Orochimaru returned to the village.
After two weeks of turmoil, the defection incident was nearing its end.
Orochimaru's defection had a huge impact on Konoha!
One moment he was a Konoha hero who had won the war, and the next he was a cruel rogue ninja who secretly used living bodies to research forbidden techniques.
The number of ninja implicated in this incident was also considerable, with Mitarashi Anko and Tatsuya among the victims.
However, compared to Mitarashi Anko's dejection and pain, Tatsuya seemed much more composed.
Because of Tatsuya's intervention, Mitarashi Anko had successfully avoided being imprisoned.
After that day, Mitarashi Anko had even moved directly into Kyoko's house, becoming her closest and best friend.
The Konoha higher-ups and the Akimichi clan elders all chose to turn a blind eye to this.
Strength was the most powerful means of breaking the rules!
Boom!
In the laboratory, Tatsuya was holding instruments and conducting an experiment.
Suddenly, a puff of white smoke rose, and an orange summoning ninja cat appeared beside Tatsuya, holding a scroll in its mouth.
"Tatsuya-sama, a letter from Lady Pakura!"
Releasing the scroll from its mouth, the orange summoning ninja cat spoke.
"It's Kura! Thank you!"
Seeing the suddenly appearing summoning ninja cat, Tatsuya looked surprised, then smiled and reached out to take the scroll.
"It's Kura's duty!"
The orange summoning ninja cat stretched elegantly, then disappeared with another puff of white smoke.
This summoning ninja cat was named Kura, and it was Pakura's summoning animal.
When Tatsuya left the Land of Fields, he had also signed a summoning contract with it, intending to use it as a messenger for communication.
This was the first time Pakura had used it to send Tatsuya a message.
Unfolding the scroll, Tatsuya slowly began to read.
"So someone's already targeting her, huh?"
After a moment, Tatsuya's eyes flashed with a sharp light as he murmured softly.
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