Although they are both villages, Yukino's village is not as big as Konoha or other ninja villages.
It is just a small village with only about a dozen or twenty households that can be seen from the end when standing on a slightly higher place.
Although it is a poor place, because there is no war, people living here can live a poor but peaceful life through their own efforts.
"Because the people in the village are very disgusted with bloodline limits, I hope that Lord Ugetsuki will not mention this matter... Just say that there is a job for women to do and let me do it."
"Besides the first time, the village may be more wary of outsiders...but overall, it is still a peaceful and vibrant village."
This is what Xueno said on the way here.
However, when they arrived at the entrance of the village, they found that everyone was quiet and there was no one to be seen.
"strangeness?"
Yukino was also surprised.
Everything at the entrance of the village is normal.
There were no signs of a struggle, nor any signs of anyone leaving in a hurry to pack up their belongings.
The group then continued walking into the village.
Yukino's house is quite far back, some distance from the village entrance.
However, as soon as he turned the corner, Uchiha Shisui stood up vigilantly.
Then a faint noisy sound came into my ears.
Because it was too far away, Yu Yue couldn't hear clearly what was being said.
But Tsunade and Uchiha Shisui's expressions became serious.
"Ms. Yukino."
Uchiha Shisui suddenly withdrew his gaze from the window and asked seriously:
"I want to confirm first, is your house the one with the thatched roof at the end of the row?"
"Yes... May I ask what happened?"
The abnormal situation in the village made Yukino nervous.
"Kakashi."
Uchiha Shisui would not leave Ugetsu unless it was absolutely necessary.
So the only one who took action was Kakashi Hatake who was outside.
"receive."
As soon as the boy finished speaking, he disappeared.
Yu Yue finally couldn't help but open the window and look out, wanting to know what was going on.
As a result, I saw black smoke coming out from a distance near the house that Ms. Yukino mentioned.
The noisy sounds became louder.
"Kill him!"
"Kill the bloodline limit!"
"We can't let the seeds of war go!"
"Burn him to death! He has a bloodline limit and is the seed of disaster. You must kill him for the sake of justice! "
People around were shouting, but Bai looked at the man in front of him with his big eyes.
The man in front of him was his father.
But now, he was holding a torch and looking at himself with hatred on his face.
Bai had no idea what was going on.
He didn't understand why his father, who had eaten with him in the morning, was now looking at him as if he had seen something disgusting.
Why?
Isn't it a good thing to save a friend?
"dad……"
Bai didn't understand, so he wanted to find the answer from the adult he trusted the most.
Shouldn't he save his friend?
But if the ice had not suddenly appeared at that time, would they both have died under the collapsed firewood?
"Don't call me daddy!"
The man yelled in disgust.
"If I had known that your mother had a bloodline limit, I should have burned her to death!"
The oppression from his fellow villagers and the fear of his bloodline limit made the man lose the little warmth in his heart.
At this moment, it's not so much that he is looking at his child.
It's more like looking at the hateful liar who deceived you.
He is so innocent.
The only thing he did wrong was being deceived by the woman's harmless appearance and being coaxed by her into giving birth to the child.
That's right, I'm just a victim.
I believe everyone in the village can understand.
The man looked at the wounded child and dropped the torch.
Bang!
The torch in the air fell to the side as if it had hit something, scaring several people nearby and causing them to jump and run away, causing a small commotion.
At this moment, the young man who was originally tied to the firewood pile disappeared.
“Where are the people!?”
“Where did you go!?”
"It's indeed a bloodline limit! We can't keep him here!"
People attributed the boy's disappearance to the power of his bloodline limit.
People who were afraid of retaliation from the owner of the bloodline limit clamored to find the person and kill him.
I saw someone being rescued at the critical moment.
Kakashi Hatake was furious.
He was really angry.
The boy couldn't understand why, as people from the same village, they didn't protect their companions, but instead forced this child to death - just because he had a bloodline limit?
At this time, someone discovered Hatake Kakashi holding the boy.
"Ninja!"
"Why are there ninjas here?!"
"They are definitely in the same group!"
In panic, the people not only did not think of running or explaining, but were ready to kill the ninja who saved their 'Bloodline Limit'.
Those who can save the disaster seeds that have bloodline limits are of course also users of bloodline limits.
Then we have to get rid of them together.
I don’t know which leader started it, but people around him also raised their farm tools.
"Kill him!"
"Without them there would be no war!"
“That’s right!”
Both men and women had hateful looks in their eyes.
The murderous intent that was wafting out made Kakashi Hatake unconsciously feel murderous as well.
It's not so much facing ordinary villagers.
It's more like facing a group of thugs.
Hatake Kakashi hugged Bai with one hand, and his empty hand tightly grasped a kunai that appeared out of nowhere.
"What's going on?"
Just as the battle was about to break out, a young woman's voice came in.
"Ms. Ugetsu."
Hatake Kakashi shuddered and calmed down.
He wanted to save people, not to kill them.
"They are in the same group!"
When people heard Kakashi Hatake's voice, they couldn't help but shout out.
"Get rid of them all!"
"While they were talking, someone immediately rushed up with a torch in hand."
Yu Yue saw this and sighed:
"Shisui."
"OK."
The young man turned over and disappeared, and then several adult men who were rushing in the front suddenly fell down as if they were unconscious.
Their fall not only disrupted the actions of the people behind them, but also made them panic in order to avoid stepping on their companions. Their chaos, in turn, affected the people behind them.
The action that originally had a unified and clear direction came to an abrupt end.
"Witchcraft! No! It's a bloodline limit!"
A middle-aged man pointed at the carriage in front and shouted.
With so many people falling, it must be their bloodline limit!
"If I were you, I wouldn't be talking right now."
A cold feeling came from his neck. The biting cold and pain calmed the man's brain.
"Ms. Ugetsu."
Uchiha Shisui, who had the man under control, turned around and looked at Ugetsu with calm eyes, as if nothing had happened.
Meaning now she can start talking.
Yu Yue did not immediately reprimand the other party, saying, "What are you doing? This is illegal."
She just acted like a boss scolding an employee.
With sharp eyes he said:
"I'm very disappointed in you."
“Very disappointed.”
"I heard that this is a small but peaceful village with outstanding people. I was looking forward to it. I thought it would be a priority for investment or employment."
Yu Yue didn't scold anyone directly, but for some reason everyone present seemed to be scolded and looked downcast.
Of course, there are also those who are dissatisfied:
"Why do you say that?"
Isn't he just an accomplice of the Bloodline Limit User?
What good stuff can there be?
"Because I'm the owner of the Ugetsu Store."
“My business now spreads across several countries.”
Of course, words are not enough, Yu Yue even took out the cash box she brought with her.
——Originally, I was preparing to use this to prove my financial strength in case Miss Yukino’s family disagreed.
Now is a good time to shut someone up.
Even though businessmen and ninjas often do business worth hundreds of thousands or even millions.
But for most ordinary people, a box of money is something they may not see once in their lifetime.
So there was no need for Yu Yue to give examples of what she had done. Just looking at the box of money was enough to stunned people.
Even the man controlled by Uchiha Shisui forgot the pain for a moment and stretched his neck to look.
How much money would that be!
I have never seen so much money in my life.
Such a simple and crude way of presentation convinced people on the spot.
Hearing and remembering what she just said, "She originally wanted to hire someone," people no longer cared about the bloodline limit that was still shouting for war and began to think actively about how to
To get this money.
The small village is indeed peaceful, but it is also true that you can't make much money.
If everyone was poor and didn't see so much money, they wouldn't have any ideas.
But at this moment, they happened to see so much money, and they really had the opportunity to make it.
...This made them unable to help but be moved.
Especially when Uchiha Shisui laid down his weapon at Ugetsu's signal, people felt that all this was just a misunderstanding and that this friction occurred because of the haste.
As long as I explain it clearly, this lady will definitely understand me.
“It’s all a misunderstanding.”
The man - the village chief said immediately.
"Our village is full of honest people, all strong laborers... It is absolutely right for this lady to hire us."
Although this lady just saw some unpleasant things, it’s not a big problem.
It has nothing to do with her anyway. It's just their village's internal affairs.
So what?
"Really?"
A glimpse of the rainy moon.
"Not necessarily."
"No, no, it's all a misunderstanding, really—we're also thinking about the village!"
"These damned bloodline limiters have started wars time and time again. If we leave them alone, everyone will die!"
The man said confidently: "We also want to survive... We have no choice."
"Even if it's just a child?"
"Even if he's just a child, he has a bloodline limit. When he grows up, he will definitely kill all of us!"
The man said righteously.
"So you are not together with the owner of the bloodline limit?"
"How is that possible! We can never reconcile with them!"
"Including that man?" She looked at the crowd and saw the man who had once planned to burn his own child to death.
Listening to what the people outside said, Yukino in the carriage wanted to rush out several times, but she couldn't move because Tsunade held her shoulders.
"Don't move. If you go out now, it will only make things worse."
"But Bai..."
"That Kakashi kid will protect him."
Tsunade is still very confident in this student of the Fourth Generation.
She didn't expect that this kind of thing would happen on this trip that she thought was just for relaxation.
World
Ninjas are so cruel.
Not only did they have to fight with ninjas from other ninja villages during wars, but after finally achieving peace, they were treated with hostility by people from their own village, who even called for them to fight and kill them.
"I see."
Yukino clenched her hands in a praying gesture.
All she could do now was pray.
Pray that my child is okay, and pray that the man can...
"I was deceived by that woman!"
Just then, she heard her husband's voice.
But those words made her heart feel like it was sinking into an icy cave.
"If I had known she had an evil bloodline limit, I would never have married her! She deceived me!"
"And that child... that child with a bloodline limit, was only able to have it because of her trickery!"
People rushed to distance themselves from Yukino and her son, wishing to blame them for everything.
——Even though Yu Yue hasn’t said anything yet.
Seeing this, Ugetsu didn't say anything, but let people finish what they wanted to say. Then he raised his hand and waved to Hatake Kakashi who was protecting Bai Jingjing from behind.
"I see."
"Then..." Seeing this, the village chief thought there was hope, and took a step forward without caring about the fallen villagers.
"I have fully confirmed that my employees have no connection with this village."
Ugetsu shrugged, called Hatake Kakashi up, and helped carry the bruised and battered Bai to the car, then slowly turned around and looked at the astonished people.
What she said earlier was not a lie.
If the people in this village are really good, then she wouldn't mind helping them find some inventory or transportation work.
It doesn't matter who you hire, wouldn't it be better to hire someone who can win the favor of your employees?
Not only can you find a steady workforce, but you can also make your core employees (including future core employees) loyal to you. Why not do it ?
But she was cautious and only said "I heard about this village" but deliberately did not mention Yukino's name.
I just want to see what these people's attitudes are... and to lay the groundwork for revenge later.
It certainly feels good to beat someone up, but doing so will not cause any harm to the person other than the physical pain, and will only accumulate hatred in yourself.
But hiring is different.
"I'm sorry, you are not like Yukino-chan.
"I was just giving you a chance for Miss Yukino's sake."
As she spoke, she slowly put away the tempting box of money in full view of everyone.
As she spoke, her eyes slowly slid over everyone, and she looked like she was really regretful and wanted to hire them very much but had no choice.
"——Since it has nothing to do with my employees, I won't bother you."
Is there anything more painful than not having it?
Yes, that is getting it and then losing it...or in other words, missing the opportunity.
It’s hard to say what the village chief is thinking, but some people are regretting it to death.
"Shisui, let's go."
"OK."
Hearing Yu Yue's words, Uchiha Shisui immediately turned the carriage around and walked out.
Yu Yue also returned to the carriage.
"Wait, wait a minute. Miss! Miss, we..."
"We really didn't think about it! It was...the village chief who forced us to do it!"
The unwilling people began to chase the carriage.
They really hate it.
The opportunity to make a lot of money was right in front of me, and it was gone.
Who can bear this gap?
They directed their resentment towards the village chief and Yukino's husband.
If the village chief hadn't said that the bloodline limit is the seed of disaster and cannot be kept.
If it weren’t for Yukino’s husband’s determination to sacrifice his own family for the greater good.
If only they hadn't been so determined, things could have turned around.
Then they can earn that huge sum of money now!
"That's right! We were all forced!"
"Miss--Miss, wait a minute!"
"Assholes! You were the ones who said that the bloodline limit cannot be kept!"
"It's obviously you! It was you before too!"
"Ah! My eyes—assholes! You actually did that!"
The village chief shouted angrily.
"Someone hit me, are you just going to watch it?"
He thought the other villagers would stand on his side, and while shouting, they rushed towards the person who had just attacked.
Those who previously felt they had lost their jobs because of him would certainly not allow him to do this.
The villagers, who had originally shared the same hatred for the enemy, fought together.
The village chief and Yukino's husband suffered the most.
Due to his status as the village chief, not everyone wanted to kill him.
But Yukino's husband is different.
Whoever met him would hit him hard. After a while, he was breathing out more than breathing in.
The villagers and the village chief fought with each other, and the noisy sounds were intertwined and were all heard behind the carriage.
"I'm sorry I left without asking Ms. Yukino's opinion, but I'm sure you heard it."
Ugetsu looked at Yukino who looked pale inside the car.
In that situation, there was no way she would let Yukino come forward directly.
That will not only not help solve the problem, but will make the problem more exciting and complicated.
“…I understand.”
Yukino's hands and feet were cold and her face was pale.
But she also understood that Miss Yu Yue was saving herself and Bai by doing this.
She looked at her son who was receiving treatment from Tsunade, and tears of fear began to fall.
"I know... Miss Yu Yue, this is the best thing for us."
"Although saying this may seem like it would damage the relationship between husband and wife, I think it would be better for Miss Yukino to not have a husband like this."
Yu Yue is really afraid of the kind of person who keeps saying he wants a divorce and says he doesn't love her anymore.
The kind of situation where as soon as the other person cries and begs, they immediately become soft-hearted and even turn hostile and blame outsiders.
There are thousands of men in the world, why should they hang themselves on such a non-recyclable garbage?
It's not like we are sent down to earth to help alleviate poverty, but there are poverty alleviation targets that must be met.
She worked so hard to recruit employees not so that she could become rich and then go back to picking up trash.
This needs to be figured out first.
"I understand."
Yukino smiled bitterly.
Compared to emotions like pain and sadness.
At this moment, her mind and heart were filled with disbelief and fear.
I won’t say anything about myself.
But Bai is his son!
How could he do this?!
At the same time she was afraid.
If she hadn't taken a gamble and left the village, if she hadn't met Miss Yu Yue.
If Miss Yu Yue hadn't said she would come back with her...
She really couldn't imagine how things would turn out.
Tears fell belatedly.
"Thanks……"
She cried to Yu Yue
Thanks.
"Really... I don't know how to express my gratitude..."
"If not...if not...woooo."
Yukino was speechless.
She sobbed and cried but couldn't make a sound.
Bai, who was receiving treatment, stared blankly at his crying mother.
I don’t know if it was because of the pain in my body or because I remembered my cruel father, but I also started crying without knowing why.
When he cried, he scared Tsunade who was treating him.
Because of her fear of blood, Tsunade even blindfolded him while treating him.
So she had no idea what was going on.
All he could feel was the child crying.
Am I trying too hard?
As she thought this, her hands, which were already not exerting much strength, became even gentler.
Hatake Kakashi wanted to say something to comfort her, but when he reached out his hand, he found that he didn't know what to say at this moment.
He subconsciously looked at Ugetsu and Uchiha Shisui.
But the only response he got was a shake of the head from the curly-haired boy.
The silver-haired boy withdrew his raised hand, placed it on his thigh, and clenched it into a fist.
Maybe, to be able to cry, to be able to let it out like this.
It's actually the best thing for both mother and son.
Than keeping it in your heart.
Compared to just covering your mouth and not being able to make any sound.
Being able to cry is the best comfort for yourself.
After something like this happened, they naturally did not continue on their journey, but stopped in a small town.
Yu Yue brought sufficient funds with her this time, so she naturally wouldn't be stingy.
With a wave of his hand, he checked into the best hotel in town and chose the best room.
They hugged each other and cried bitterly. They didn't know when the mother and son fell asleep. They didn't wake them up, but sent them to the hotel in their sleeping state.
Fearing that the two would become unhappy, Yu Yue specially chose connecting rooms.
This way, if there is any movement over there, the three ninjas present can react in time.
“It’s a disaster.”
Ugetsu sighed.
Before coming here, she never thought she would encounter such a thing.
"The Land of Water is truly..."
Yu Yue didn't know what to say.
The Hidden Mist Village rejected her so decisively, she thought it was because the ninjas here were
They have all become rich, so they are so tough.
"It will be fine."
Uchiha Shisui suddenly spoke.
"With Miss Ugetsu here, things will definitely get better in the future."
He looked at Yu Yue with confidence.
Yu Yue looked back at him speechlessly - why didn't I know that I could make things better?
This shouldn't be something you ninjas should work hard on your own...
never mind.
Thinking about the situation of the ninjas, Ugetsu felt that it would be really difficult for them to save themselves.
At least it's difficult in the short term.
"Maybe it's just like you said."
She shook her head.
midnight.
Yukino, who had cried until she was exhausted and fell asleep in the carriage, woke up.
She noticed that she was no longer in the carriage. She was covered in a warm blanket and there was a small candle on the table not far away.
And then there is…
Feeling the weight on my body.
She lowered her head.
"white?"
"Yes, mother."
The little child looked at him with his bright black eyes. He didn't know how long he had been awake.
But he did not make a noise. He just stayed in his mother's arms and waited patiently for the day when his mother would wake up.
"I'm sorry... I must have been scared."
Yukino hugged her son tightly, her eyes red again.
"I'm sorry, it's all because of me..."
If it weren't for my bloodline limit.
They still have a poor but stable life.
"No."
Bai reached out and touched his mother's face, whispering comforting words.
"It's not the mother's fault."
In fact, until now, Bai still doesn't know what happened.
He just knew that his mother was not wrong.
And Lord Ugetsuki who came to save him would not be wrong.
"If mother didn't have a bloodline limit, then she wouldn't have met Miss Ugetsu, right?"
He smiled and comforted his mother.
"So our bloodline limit must be correct."
Yukino was stunned when she heard what Bai said.
Then she hugged her son tighter.
He murmured as if trying to convince himself.
“Yes, because there is
Only with Kekkei Genkai and Miss Ugetsuki can we be saved."
"So we must repay Miss Ugetsuki."
She had no idea what Lord Ugetsu was going to do with her Kekkei Genkai.
But if this curse-like power could be put to use for Lord Ugetsu.
Let's do it.
She hugged the child tightly.
"I will try my best too."
Bai hugged his mother back.
"I will."
In this way, he and his mother would always have a place to stay.
In the face of terrifying and dangerous villagers, Yu Yue was not afraid and was able to hold her head high, making the villagers afraid to act. In Bai's eyes, she was so amazing.
It was as if she was the only one shining in the dark world.
Incredibly powerful, incredibly bright.
So Bai firmly believed that as long as he followed Miss Yu Yue.
Myself and my mother will be safe and have a place to stay.
With such belief.
Bai secretly swore:
Whatever Lord Ugetsuki wants to do with his Kekkei Genkai.
No matter what happens.
He would never let Lord Ugetsu down.
absolute.
Just like that, the boy as pure as snow left the village which was like hell to him and started a new life with his mother.
Later, the various ice products produced by Yu Yue Store once again amazed people.
The variety of ice-related products that you can think of is simply dazzling.
People never imagined that ice could be played with in this way.
Especially all kinds of sweet shops.
That really means shouting for help.
Forget about other seasons.
But in summer, there are also areas with high temperatures all year round...how can they fight?!