Traveling through Naruto with Heroes of Might and Magic

Chapter 69 Spending Money Like Water

"Kabuto, you can't learn Qingwu's medical ninjutsu."

Fortunately, Nono helped Seigo out of the predicament.

Neither Wood Release nor natural energy can be mastered by ordinary people.

The doctor walked away with his head down.

However, he kept in mind the words Qingwu said when treating Xiaoyezi: "Natural energy has healing and purifying effects."

Looking at Kabuto's thin back, Nono said kindly:

"This child is very sensible, so sensible that it breaks your heart."

Qingwu nodded. It was remarkable that such a young child knew how to take care of even younger children.

However... it seems that those who truly shine in the Naruto world are those who "have love in their hearts".

"Kabuto has a good talent for medical ninjutsu, and I've been teaching him."

Nonou continued, "He probably got the idea after seeing how easily you cured his younger siblings. Don't worry about it."

Qingwu shook his head and said meaningfully, "Dou is a good child."

"That's right." Nonou stood up with a smile: "You've worked so hard today, please stay and try my cooking."

Qingwu smiled and replied, "Okay!"

While Nono went to prepare lunch, Seigo came outside and saw this scene.

In the courtyard, Iruka sat under the shade of a tree, holding a picture book and telling a story.

Surrounded by a group of children, he listened quietly.

"This guy..." Qingwu felt particularly soothed by the scene before her.

Iruka is indeed very good at interacting with children.

……

As the sun set, Qingwu and Iruka bid farewell and left.

As they left the orphanage, Iruka suddenly said, "Qingwu, don't you feel like the director... looks familiar?"

Qingwu turned around: "What?"

"I don't know." Iruka looked deep in thought. "I'm sure I've never seen her before, but she just seems familiar."

"Hmm..." Qingwu said casually, "I often feel that way too."

"You knew the dean before?" Iruka recalled their conversation that morning.

"I'd say we know each other," Qingwu replied, then added after a moment's thought, "We've met during patrol missions for the Dark Division..."

"Alright, Qingwu!" Iruka quickly interrupted, "Don't tell me about the Anbu's missions."

"Okay," Qingwu said with a smile, "I'm still hungry, how about we go get a bowl of ramen?"

The food prepared by the director was quite plentiful compared to the conditions at the orphanage, but neither of them ate much because they saw that the children were looking greedy.

While Qingwu and Iruka were heading to the ramen shop.

An unexpected guest appeared at the orphanage. "Chino, it's been a long time..."

Danzo, leaning on a cane, stood in front of the main building of the orphanage with two Root ninjas.

Nonou knelt on the ground. "My lord... what brings you here today?"

No sooner had Qingwu and the others left than Danzo arrived, forcing Nono to make the worst possible assumption.

"Don't be nervous, it's just a routine check-in."

Danzo walked slowly through the courtyard, leaning on his cane. "The orphanage is an important facility in Konoha. I've come to see if there's anything... that needs improvement."

Nono got up and followed behind, remaining silent.

After a moment, Danzo casually remarked, "Also, I heard that some outsiders came today, bringing quite a few gifts and...money?"

Ye Naiyu was stunned.

The gifts were one thing, but how did Danzo know about the money?

"You should know that the orphanage is a charity, and all income is provided by the village."

Danzo slowly said, "Orphanages are not for-profit organizations."

"..." Nono had no words to express her suffering.

She always knew that the orphanage was, in a sense, her "shackles".

But with her kind heart, she couldn't bear to leave those children behind.

Thud!

Danzo stopped walking with his cane and said, "That's enough for now. I'm taking him with me."

"!!" Nono suddenly looked up.

Whoosh!

Two more Root ninjas appeared, followed by a small, thin figure.

"pocket!"

Nonou suddenly realized something: "Did you tell... the master?"

When Qingwu paid the money, only Dou came downstairs, so the result was obvious.

Danzo did not turn back; his figure disappeared into the night.

Kabuto didn't dare look into Nono's eyes; he was afraid that this "betrayal" would hurt his mother.

However, before following the Root ninja out of the courtyard gate, Kabuto couldn't help but turn back and say, "Headmistress, the adults have promised to improve the lives of the orphanage."

What he didn't say was... Danzo promised him that as long as he accepted Root's training and became a spy, he would make the "Walking Witch" completely "retire"...

Dou left.

Nonou squatted on the ground in anguish, tears streaming down her face.

She...couldn't resist.

She could never resist what Danzo wanted to do!

……

Ichiraku Ramen.

"Let's dig in!"

Iruka slurped up a couple of mouthfuls of noodles and felt a warm glow spread through his body.

Qingwu, on the other hand, slowly took a sip of the hot soup.

"I will go to the orphanage every weekend from now on."

"Those children...they need me," Iruka said happily.

Qingwu was also happy for Iruka, "You, do you really not need a day off?"

"No need," Iruka said excitedly. "I feel very fulfilled every day now, and also... I like it when people call me teacher."

"Hey, Irukasense!" Qingwu joked.

The two were unaware of what had happened at the orphanage shortly after they left.

Iruka envisioned a bright future.

"I'll bring some books next time; the children really love books."

"Well then... Iruka, you keep this money."

Qingwu counted out 3 taels of banknotes and handed them over.

"??" Iruka looked surprised. "I have money, Qingwu, you can take it back. I haven't spent all the reward we got from the mission with Xiyan last time, and I also get a salary as a teaching assistant now."

Of the reward for the last mission, Iruka received 5 taels, and Qingwu received 10 taels.

It's been so long... and you still haven't finished spending it?

Qingwu patted his forehead, realizing how many 5 taels he had already spent.

Moreover, as far as he knew, the teaching assistant's salary was very low, at least much less than that of a combat unit.

"Here, this is also the payment for the mission." Qingwu explained, "I ran into Zhina a while ago, and I've already given her share."

"Chino-senpai?" Iruka asked in surprise, "How are you doing now? Why didn't you tell me?"

"I forgot." Qingwu rubbed his temples. "I've been very busy lately."

Upon thinking of Qingwu joining the Shadow Guard, Iruka immediately fell silent.

"That's too much," Iruka said in a low voice. "Why give me thirty thousand taels?"

The two huddled together and whispered.

The middle-aged man's squinty eyes widened slightly; he was worried that the two sneaky little ones might suddenly skip out on the bill.

"It's not for you," Qingwu said. "It's for buying books for the orphanage, so count me in too. You can take care of it."

Iruka thought for a moment before putting it away.

He then whispered enviously, "The salaries in the Anbu must be very high."

"Great!" Qingwu nodded vigorously while eating his noodles.

My heart is already filled with tears... I'm so poor!!