Forced to sell misery

Orochimaru Base

"Welcome back."

Orochimaru looked at Jing Ye, and a sharp light flashed in his snake-like eyes.

"You've caused quite a stir in Konoha... Have you made a decision yet?"

"So what?" Jing Ye stopped and looked back at Orochimaru.

"I'm right. You are the same as us. You are a ninja who regards the village, family, and companions as a burden."

"That kind of thing is up to you." Jing Ye said coldly.

"Speaking of which, Lord Orochimaru, do you think it is possible for a person to succeed in pursuing a powerful force that does not belong to him?"

He asked abruptly, and before Orochimaru could answer, Jing Ye continued to talk.

“You have to pay a price for what you get. If what you get doesn’t match your expectations and the price you paid is too high, is it worth it? And can it be considered a success?

People always regret what they originally insisted on..."

Jing Ye walked past Orochimaru, and the two looked into each other's eyes. This was the first time that Uchiha Jing Ye looked directly into Orochimaru's eyes so calmly.

"I have no comment on your pursuit. But if you can't stop the death in time, I will stop you."

"Oh?" Orochimaru smiled with interest, but his eyes were cold, "What a big tone, Uchiha Jingye-kun... As expected of you, you are an arrogant Uchiha brat."

"Really? But I don't belong to the Uchiha anymore." Jing Ye walked into the dark corridor, his voice came out vaguely, just a calm statement, "I'm tired."

Jing Ye walked into the room, locked the door, and as if he had lost all his strength, he slowly squatted down with his back against the door and curled himself up into a ball.

Really... I'm so tired.

Jing Ye leaned against the door, wrapped his arms around his calves, buried his head in his knees, and hugged himself tightly.

He knew he was wrong, but he could only make the best of it, using indifference and sharpness as a shell to protect his scarred heart.

In fact, he hoped that he could be a simple bad guy without distraction, but... he knew clearly that the so-called peace that Obito and others were pursuing was just an illusory dream.

To what extent must a person be disappointed with reality to wish he were living in a dream?

Now he seems to understand a little.

He was not interested in the so-called peace, but was exposed to the cold and dark reality too early.

In fact, he is the idealistic person who lives in a dream, but that dream is illusory and beautiful.

And now, the dream is over.

Is he going to blur the line between reality and falsehood in pursuit of the next, more outrageous fantasy?

Does he still have the energy to chase?

The pain in his throat was choking, expressing an extreme desire to vent his pain.

You are already an adult, Jing Ye told himself.

But it’s so painful... Being an adult is so tiring. Even crying is endured and suppressed, but it is more heart-wrenching than wailing loudly.

sorry……

I don't know how long it took, but the door panel behind me vibrated, and I heard a clear knock and Dou's voice.

"Jing Yejun?"

"leave me alone!"

As soon as Pu opened his mouth, his broken sobs seemed to no longer be hidden, and they were particularly clear in the silent room.

The noise outside the door fell silent, and Dou seemed to have noticed it. He was silent for a moment, put the tray of food on the ground, and left.

-

I don't know how much time passed, the suppressed sobbing sound also subsided, Jing Ye stubbornly maintained this extremely uncomfortable yet safe posture, hugging himself, as if seeking some psychological comfort.

"Hey……"

In a daze, a familiar voice sounded.

Jing Ye’s eyes went dark and he appeared in his own spiritual space.

-

"Hey, is it really okay?"

"Let him make peace with himself, don't disturb him." Orochimaru calmly performed the experiment in his hands without even raising his eyes.

"I see." Dou pushed his glasses up on his nose.

It’s been three days...

Although the ninja's physique is different from that of ordinary people and they can barely survive for a long time without food or water, but... three days without a drop of water, isn't that a bit too much?

Day ...

Even Orochimaru was a little uneasy...

"Kamiya-kun, Lord Orochimaru wants to talk to you." Kabuto gritted his teeth and knocked on the door of Kamiya's room, which had never been opened in the past five days.

Yet everything was as quiet as if dead.

"No response." Kabuto glanced at Orochimaru who was standing behind him with his arms crossed, shook his head, and said helplessly, "Do you want to force your way in?"

Orochimaru's face was gloomy. He believed that he was always right in judging people.

In his opinion, Uchiha Jingye was a person who was too naive. It was incredible that such a person possessed such a powerful force...

What unknown things happened that turned a person who had nothing to do with darkness into this?

The one who could give him the answer...

"Go inform Uchiha Madara and tell him that... Uchiha Kagamiya is going to commit suicide."

suicide? !

Okay, that’s tough enough.

Dou sighed tiredly, then took the order and left.

……

Konoha

Naruto walked along the street, and wherever he passed, people looked at him with strange eyes. It was different from the hatred and disgust he had felt before, but rather curious observations, and even, it could be said, complex guilt.

Naruto slowed down his pace awkwardly...

Because of the previous...disaster, Uzumaki Naruto's identity as the son of the Fourth Hokage, the hero who sacrificed himself for the village, spread throughout the village.

The fourth generation sacrificed himself and his son to seal the nine-tailed demon fox that destroyed the village...

The Uchiha who covets the powerful force of the Nine-Tails wants to harm the Fourth Hokage's child - Uzumaki Naruto, the Nine-Tails' Jinchuriki!

These explosive news caused an impact even greater than the rumors about the nine-tailed demon fox!

"Yo, that little… No, Naruto!"

Naruto turned around and saw the vicious old man who had hit him with a mask scratching his hair and forcing an awkward smile next to a shop on the street.

"This mask... is for you."

In full view of everyone, the uncle handed the mask in his hand to Naruto.

"Ah...thank you."

Naruto was stunned for a moment, but still took the mask. Looking at the mask in his hand, he remembered the similar mask that Brother Jingye put on his face that day.

It can barely be considered...a gift for him.

But, it disappeared.

This was another gift he received.

"Thank you, uncle!" Naruto smiled brightly as he looked at the shop owner who gave him the mask.

"This kid looks pretty good when he smiles," the people around him laughed in good faith.

"Take it and play with it."

"that……"

Naruto took the mask, and the uncle seemed to be relieved, his smile became more natural, and he looked at Naruto kindly, without any of the fierce look he had that day.

"If you have any toys or something you like in the future, just tell me and I'll make the decision and give it to you!"

"Thank you, uncle!" Naruto bowed slightly, waved to the shop owner, and ran away with a smile.

"When he's not playing pranks, he's a pretty polite kid."

"Hey, as long as you don't play any more pranks."

"What are you talking about? Children just like to play pranks for fun."

"Then forgive him."

"I really hope that child can grow up to be a ninja as good as the Fourth Hokage."

"You bastard, you said at first that this kid didn't even have the qualifications to go to a jonin school!"

"Just kidding, just kidding." The man laughed to cover up the incident.

The villagers showed awkward kindness to Naruto.

This can also be said to be a transfer of hatred. When the truth is revealed, people will naturally no longer hate the fourth generation's child Uzumaki Naruto.

Although they are still afraid of the existence of the Nine-tailed Demon Fox, they will no longer confuse Naruto with it. On the contrary, because of Naruto's identity as the Nine-tailed Jinchuriki, the village must protect Naruto even more.

Of course, it is more of a remembrance and nostalgia for the Fourth Hokage Minato, so it is natural for people to treat his only son well.

In such a relaxed atmosphere, Naruto arrived at the Ninja School.

"Ah~ Sasuke-kun!" the girls near the window screamed.

Without even moving his eyes towards this side, Sasuke walked past with a cold face.

"How cruel,"

"But Sasuke-kun is so cool when he's so cold!"

The little nymphomaniacs on the other side of the window were twisting and turning with excitement on their faces.

"..." Naruto looked at the scene with a dark face, feeling inexplicably unhappy. Suddenly, his eyes met with Sasuke who was walking by. Naruto was stunned for a moment and immediately put on a look of disdain.

"childish."

As he passed by Naruto, Sasuke glanced at him.

"You..." Grabbing Sasuke's wrist, Naruto narrowed his eyes and instantly got angry!