Naruto entry

Page 510

"This...simulation..."

Uzuki Yugao vaguely sensed that something was wrong.

How do I put these two tails on?

Does this correspond to the two tails of the two-tailed creature?

Is the intention to have her simulate becoming a "half-tailed beast" Yugito?

"Refuse?"

A hint of disappointment appeared on Kiyoshi's face.

"No, no, I was just thinking."

Uzuki Yugao's heart skipped a beat, and she quickly said.

Kiyoshi has helped her and Hayate so many times, so why should he so heartlessly refuse her help the first time she asks for it?

Uzuki Yugao felt conflicted and helpless.

These things were completely beyond her expectations.

Kiyoshi seems to be a ninja who never plays by the rules.

"I...I'll give it a try."

After much deliberation, Uzuki Yugao finally decided to dedicate herself to the village.

Go ahead and imitate the "half-tailed beast transformation".

In any case, she could repay Kiyoshi's kindness and also ignite her "Will of Fire" to illuminate the village.

Subsequently, Uzuki Yugao tried many methods to put the tail on.

However, no matter what method she used, she found that the tail would fall off.

Because the tail doesn't have any mechanism to fasten or attach to clothing.

The only way seems to be...

"Can you close your eyes?"

Uzuki Yugao spoke softly, her face flushed.

She still felt somewhat... hesitant about these things.

But when she thought of everything Kiyoshi had done, and the bright future that was beckoning her, Uzuki Yugao couldn't help but sigh.

His eyes quickly regained their usual calm and composure. As a ninja, the first rule is to obey orders from superiors.

This is the first and most important lesson for all ninjas.

The disobedient ninjas, the impatient ninjas, have become... rogue ninjas.

The way of the ninja lies in having more endurance than ordinary people.

"can."

Kiyoshi closed his eyes.

After Uzuki Yugao said yes, two tails appeared behind her.

How was the tail attached?

That's unknown.

"Hmm...very good. To take this a step further, here are cat ears."

Kiyoshi took out a cat-ear headdress and put it on Uzuki Yugao.

She has transformed into an adorable... catgirl.

This is normal.

Two-tailed cat is still a cat, just a demon cat.

"and this."

Kiyoshi didn't forget to take out the collar and offered a thoughtful explanation.

"This is to find out what the Two-Tails Jinchuriki would think when they are tamed."

Click.

Kiyoshi placed the iron collar around Uzuki Yugao's neck, which was connected to a long chain.

The other end of the chain was held in Kiyoshi's hand, and from a distance, it looked like he was walking...

"very good."

Looking at that delicate and beautiful face, Kiyoshi's pupils flickered slightly.

Uzuki Yugao lowered her head, her cheeks flushed an unnatural red, and her eyebrows furrowed beneath her bangs.

As the cold metal of the collar pressed against her neck, a sense of humiliation she had never experienced before crept in, as if something had been broken.

She did consider refusing.

But the trust Kiyoshi showed when he closed his eyes made her determined not to disappoint her benefactor.

"...I'm simulating it, to interrogate the enemy, and for the sake of the village."

She told herself this over and over again, almost like reciting a "spell," using reason to suppress the stirrings of shame and fear in her heart.

But the more he chanted the "incantation," the less clear it became.

She felt Kiyoshi's gaze fall on her, a gaze that was very obscure and difficult to understand.

She clenched her fist, her nails digging into her palm, trying to control the slight trembling in her body caused by shame.

"The next step is..."

In the dimly lit room, Kiyoshi, who wanted to gain more benefits for the village, was figuring out how to extract information from Yuzuki Nio.

Although Kiyoshi could use other, more convenient illusion techniques to extract information.

But in doing so, we lose something.

Taking it slowly like this can also motivate others to contribute to the village.

It was also an interaction that fostered a friendly relationship between superiors and subordinates.

In other words, it's a win-win situation.

……

Outside the wooden house.

"One thousand one hundred and fifty-two..."

Matt Kai began his training by doing a handstand.

"Won't the enemy be exhausted by then?"

Kakashi ate his dry rations while glaring at the food with his salty eyes and complaining.

"I'll be more careful today."

Matt Kai tossed his head, and a ring of sweat dripped from his bowl cut onto the ground.

"..."

Kakashi turned his gaze away.

More than a thousand one-handed handstands, is that called a "closing point"?

To be honest, Kakashi didn't understand why Might Guy, despite training like that, hadn't gotten injured.

It can only be said that Might Guy and Might Dai, father and son, are rare physical prodigies in the village.

At first, he looked down on people like that.

Later, his father told him on the spot that he should not underestimate Matt Kay, who would become his strongest opponent.

As expected, Might Guy and his son Might Guy were both excellent ninjas.

"You're in great health."

Moonlight Gale covered his mouth, looking at Might Guy with envy.

His haggard expression and dark circles under his eyes made him look like an unemployed vagrant who had been staying up all night for years.

His persistent cough at night made it impossible for him to fall asleep.

"Swiftwind, I'll help you guard the area for the next few days."

Matt Kai gave a thumbs-up with his free hand, grinned, and revealed his big white teeth.

He actually wanted to persuade Hayate Gekko not to become a ninja.

When ninjas are constantly in danger, it only accelerates the deterioration of their physical condition.

But if I don't become a ninja, how will I earn money to cover medical expenses?

Having spent their lives in ninja academies, they find it harder to integrate into ordinary life than the average person.

After retiring, the ninjas' killing skills became useless, and they could only take on low-level jobs.

Therefore, few ninjas leave the ninja world, because being a ninja is their only skill.

"Thank you."

Moonlight Gale expressed his gratitude.

Fortunately, everyone in the village is very friendly and helpful.

He's very lucky; he always meets such wonderful people.

"The Hokage too."

Moonlight Gale thought to himself.

Click.

The gate had opened at some unknown time.

When Gekko Hayate turned around, he saw that it was Uzuki Yugao who had come out.

Her steps were slow and her expression was dazed, as if her soul had not yet returned to its place.

"Evening Glory".

Moonlight and Swift Wind called softly, their tone carrying the usual gentleness and intimacy.

But Uzuki Yugao seemed not to hear her, her steps did not stop, and she did not respond.

He frowned and called out again.

"Xi Yan?"

She seemed to be startled awake, then turned her head slightly, a faint smile appearing on her face.

"Sorry, I was distracted just now."

Her tone sounded normal, even deliberately maintained.

But in that instant, deep in her eyes lay guilt, shame, and even a hint of remorse she was unwilling to face.

She felt she had let him down.

She was once such a steadfast, innocent, and proud person.

Now, in order to complete the illusion simulation and to make the "half-tailed beast transformation" of the Two-Tails Jinchuriki more realistic.

She began to imitate a cat's gait, its vocalizations, and even, under Kiyoshi's guidance, began to meow softly like a cat.

At first, she forced herself to treat it all as a task, but as the simulation deepened and her contact with Kiyoshi became more frequent, she vaguely sensed that something was wrong.

But she didn't stop.

"...Because that was what Lord Kiyoshi instructed."

she told herself.

"Because it was for Konoha, to repay a debt of gratitude, and it was my own choice..."

She had recited these reasons countless times in her mind, and now they sounded fluent and hollow, like pre-prepared excuses.