The furthest distance in the world is the distance between you and me before the estrangement----Xiao Nan
"Then, sister, I'll be leaving first.”
New Moon wore casual clothes and bowed to Orochi Ji without any emotion.
"Wait a minute, New Moon."
Sister Ji looked a little sad.
"What's wrong?"
"…No, there's nothing. Remember to come back early…"
His tone sounded like he was entrusting, but more like pleading. It was like a final attempt.
" This isn't something I can decide…"
(Rejected again?)
Confusion and confusion flashed across Ji's face, but most of it was pain.
Looking at New Moon's decisive figure, he suddenly felt a little cold, like a kitten who had been abandoned by the world and was shivering in a corner.
Helplessness, loneliness, sadness
(What's wrong with you? New Moon, is there anything I didn't do well? Tell me, I can change anything for you. But you…Why don't you want to talk to me now?)
This was a conversation that had gradually changed three years after the end of World War II. No matter how hard Orochi tried, New Moon's answer was always cold, short, and heartless.
Compared to the initial enthusiasm, enthusiasm, and obedience…
It had completely changed.
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The door of the base was pushed open, and a cold-faced young man walked in. He was tall and slender, but it did not make people feel that he was short. His pale long hair reached his waist, and the cinnabar birthmark between his eyebrows added a charm that a man should not have. His loose pure black suit was tied with a thick purple rope, and a large knot was tied behind him. It swayed gently as he walked. His back was still straight, and his face was expressionless.
It was the new moon.
Ignoring the respectful and admiring expressions of the surrounding Root Clan members, he walked straight to the room where the group was hiding.
There was a buzz of discussion behind him.
"Lord New Moon has always had such a serious expression.”
"Is that Lord New Moon?"
"Lord New Moon…Who is that?”
"Huh? You haven't heard of him?"
"I'm new here, so I'd like to ask Senior to give me some pointers.”
"Seeing that you have a good attitude, I'll tell you…There are two people we must look up to. One is the leader, Lord Tanzo, and the other is Lord New Moon. It was said that Lord Tanzo had once announced that Lord New Moon would be the next leader of the Root.”
"Why?"
"Why? Lord New Moon's strength was obvious to all. Not only did he shine during the Second World War, but he also had the highest completion rate since two years ago. His methods have always been talked about by everyone. He was cruel, ruthless, and decisive. He had no mercy at all. Lord New Moon's actions had caused our status in Muye to skyrocket. Although I don't know why Lord Tanzo didn't allow us to leak the fact that Lord New Moon was a member of the Root Clan. But isn't he worth it?”
"Yes!"
New Moon listened to the conversation behind him and laughed. He didn't stop.
In the office.
"Teacher, this is the result of the last mission.”
New Moon placed a document on the table and fell silent. Hearing this, Tuan Zang picked up the document and glanced at it. A satisfied smile appeared on his face.
"Well done."
" This is my duty…"
“·······”
It was the same sentence every time. Compared to the past, the New Moon had changed a lot.
"This is the next mission. The location is…Uchiha. I need you to monitor Uchiha's recent movements…It's a little suspicious.”
"Alright, if there's nothing else, I'll leave first.”
"New Moon…I wonder if I should say something?”
"As you wish."
"Sigh…"
Tuan Zang looked at the new moon with worry in his eyes.
"Although I don't have a good relationship with Orochi Ji, and as a teacher, I shouldn't interfere too much in your life…but is it really okay for you to continue like this? Naruto's spy reported that Orochi Ji hadn't been in good spirits for the past few months. She was such a smart person, but her condition was getting worse and worse, and she was always making mistakes. You know, this has a lot to do with your change, right?”
“·······”
" I know you have something you can't say, but you should know that your indifference has hurt many people."
“······”
" Orochi Ji, Okami, Kiraiya, Haki Shigeshuo, your disciple from the Uchiha family. The Haki family has identified herself as the daughter of your fiancée…or even this old man. What exactly happened to make you become like this? You can't tell your sister, so what's there to hide from this old man?”
This man, who was in charge of a large force in Muye, was no longer the person in power. Right now, he was just a teacher who sincerely cared about the situation of his disciples. His face was not as stiff as usual. There was only an amiable and gentle smile.
New Moon was a little moved. In fact, she didn't want to become like this. It was just that in many cases, people couldn't help themselves. Who would want to be cold to their sister who cared about them? Who would want to treat everything coldly and treat killing as everything? Who would want to abandon the bright path and fall into the abyss?
He suddenly wanted to find someone to talk to, and Tanzo was probably the best choice. Compared to the corpses, flowers, and dead objects that could not speak, this was undoubtedly the best choice.
" Teacher…I don't have much time left…"
"What?"
"My body…can't take this power anymore. I don't want my sister and the others to know about this. Although distancing myself from them will hurt them…but the temporary sadness and eternal pain, no matter how you think about it, it's the first, okay?”
"Why didn't you tell me?"
"What's the use of telling you? There might be a way to use the Bamboo Bloodline, but there would never be any information about the cure for incurable diseases. Teacher, why bother so much?”
“········”
"I need to do what I need to do before I die. Sister wants Naruto's position, so I'll kill all the people who stop me. If my sister wants a peaceful life, I will calm down all the chaos. If I want to see my parents again, I'll study forbidden arts…I don't have much time left, and I don't have many chances to say sorry. Weakness will make me powerless…Only strength, stronger strength, can help me achieve these ideals…"
"But have you ever thought…what if your sister wants a healthy and happy younger brother?”
“·········”
"You're just a kid. New Moon…what kind of obstacle can't you pass? If you ask us for help…even the so-called terminal illness can be defeated!”
New Moon shrugged indifferently.
" I'm not afraid of death, Teacher."
"But I'm afraid! I'm afraid that I won't have an heir like you anymore! No one else will understand this old man like you!”
“········”
"Trust me, New Moon! This old man will use all means…to save you!”
speechless
" Save them? I don't expect any salvation. No one knows my body better than I do. If possible, I hope teacher can take care of them for me.”
"Are you already determined to die? Everything hasn't started yet, and you want it to end?”
" Ah…Maybe that's the case. Now, every time I use my ability, I can feel the approaching death. If nothing goes wrong, I probably have eight or nine years left to live. It's too short, too short, teacher…What's the use of saying everything?”
“·······”
"Look, isn't this upcoming war like a grand party for me? It's time for me to step onto the stage. The withering after the resplendence…is perfect for me.”
"Prepare for battle, teacher, for the Will of Fire! As for me…Heh!"
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After New Moon left, Tuan Zang silently lit up the tobacco that he had not smoked for a long time. He took a deep breath and took another, as if he wanted to exhale the depression and smoke in his chest.
Unfortunately, the effect was not good.
He turned to look at the screen in the corner of the room. It was a new screen, and New Moon did not notice it. It was obvious that he had not been feeling well these past few days, so much so that his observation skills had decreased. Or rather, he was no longer in the mood.
"Did you hear that? An explanation about New Moon?"
The person in the shadows trembled and did not say a word.
"This old man would never have thought that you would beg me for New Moon, nor would I have thought…New Moon's situation. After hearing all of this, do you have anything to say, Orochi Ji?”
A delicate figure walked out of the darkness. Her face was covered in tears, but she was still silent.
" You're not the only one who cares about him…but you're the one he cares about the most…"
Orochi Ji shivered. Tanzang's words shattered her pride and she could no longer remain silent.
A sobbing voice sounded
"Is there any way?”
" Yes…I can't say if it'll work or not, but it's worth a try…"
"What…"
"Forbidden technique."
"I promise you!”
Three months before the third battle, Orochi Ji and New Moon still didn't know what kind of cruelty they would face in the future.
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