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Sarutobi Ryo left Konoha Hospital, planning to visit Nohara Rin. He wanted to tell her she would be helping with the research about Sarui, the ninja who could control Storm Release.
But on his way, someone familiar stopped him.
"Young Master Ryo."
It was a bright, sunny morning. Everything seemed to be growing and full of life.
Sarutobi Ryo turned and saw a young woman with blonde hair, wearing a nun's outfit.
At first, he didn't recognize her. Then he understood why she was there.
"Nonou... are you leaving Konoha?" he asked.
But that wasn't it.
"Young Master Ryo, would you like to have a meal with me?" Yakushi Nonou asked, smiling brightly.
Maybe it's a goodbye dinner? Ryo wondered.
"Sure," Sarutobi Ryo said, accepting her offer.
They went to an Izakaya, a traditional Japanese pub. It was the same one that Jiraiya and Tsunade used to visit.
It was an old and respected place, so the food was sure to be delicious.
They ordered many tasty dishes to share. They sat in a private room, able to see the main hall through the curtains.
"Young Master Ryo, I've been thinking a lot lately..." Nonou said, looking down. Her usually serious face seemed lighter, almost playful.
In that moment, she seemed more like a young girl, not a spy who had to hide who she really was.
"I've decided to... retire," she announced.
"Oh," Sarutobi Ryo replied, not surprised.
After all, that's what happened in the original story.
Even Hatake Sakumo, who was so loyal, had been made deeply unhappy by Konoha's leaders. It was natural that Nonou would be unhappy and want to leave.
"After retiring... I plan to open an orphanage in Konoha," she continued.
"Hmm?"
Sarutobi Ryo looked up at her, surprised.
Nonou looked back at him, their eyes met.
Maybe she felt the powerful presence that Sarutobi Ryo naturally gave off. Or maybe... it was something else.
Whatever it was, Nonou looked away, becoming a little nervous. "At first, I lost hope in the village. I didn't think things would get any better. But seeing Young Master Ryo, standing up to those in charge and believing in the true Will of Fire, I felt encouraged..."
Her heart, which had become hard after seeing so much darkness, slowly started to come back to life.
"You misunderstand... I'm just carrying on Senju Nawaki's legacy..." Sarutobi Ryo said, shaking his head calmly.
Did he really have the Will of Fire? Of course he did, but it had been passed down from Nawaki, a flame that continued from one generation to the next.
At first, he had only wanted to get through life.
"A single spark... can start a prairie fire," Nonou said, smiling sweetly.
"Isn't that right, Young Master Ryo?"
"..."
Sarutobi Ryo stared at her smiling face. He was about to say something when a new message appeared in his mind.
[Will of Fire System]
[New "Weapon of the Will of Fire": Yakushi Nonou]
[Side Quest Objective: Inject the Will of Fire into Yakushi Nonou!]
[Side Quest Reward: "Storm Release" Possibility!]
Sarutobi Ryo was shocked. "!"
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The next few days were quiet and peaceful.
Everything was going well.
Sarutobi Ryo, as the Division leader of Anbu Squad Six, led his team on many missions.
Hatake Sakumo officially joined the Hokage's personal Anbu squad, getting direct protection from the Hokage.
Might Duy, who had recently become a Chunin, was doing great. Guy's face was filled with more and more confidence, shaking off the sadness of the past. He proudly told everyone about his father, Might Duy's, accomplishments, and was very proud of him.
Some small changes were also happening.
On a street on the edge of Konoha, buildings were being fixed up. The sounds of hammering and building filled the air as new structures were being built.
Nonou had saved some money from her past missions.
Sarutobi Ryo also helped pay for the orphanage, helping with its construction.
After a month of work, the old house was completely changed into a new orphanage.
Sarutobi Hiruzen approved Nonou's request to retire.
She also got the license to run the orphanage.
Of course, Sarutobi Ryo helped a lot with this, dealing with the paperwork.
Finally, the orphanage was ready to open.
Homeless children were slowly being sent there.
And the orphans called Nonou "Headmaster."
During this time, a kind, plump old woman named Kelly and a middle-aged scholar named Kampu joined the orphanage as staff members.
Normally, Nonou should have left Konoha and started an orphanage in a small town near Kikyo Mountain, near the border of the Land of Fire.
But...
Because she had seen Sarutobi Ryo's actions and how he had saved Hatake Sakumo, Nonou decided to stay in Konoha and help with the true Will of Fire and a better future.
"Hehe~."
This morning, the sun was shining brightly.
The children were running around in the courtyard, laughing and playing.
Nonou smiled as she watched them, feeling that her dream for the future was coming true.
Sarutobi Ryo stood beside her, still looking serious.
"Young Master Ryo, the orphanage wouldn't be successful without your help..." Nonou said, turning to look at the handsome young man next to her. She felt her love for him growing stronger.
Over the past month, they had spent a lot of time together.
They worked together on the design, getting approvals, choosing building materials, making lists of children... and everything else needed to run the orphanage.
During this time, feelings had quietly grown between them.
It was partly hormones, but also because of Sarutobi Ryo's personality.
"Really... thank you so much..." Nonou said sincerely.
The next second, Sarutobi Ryo turned to her and stared at her. "I've received your thanks. So, what do you intend to do... specifically, how do you intend to thank me?"
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That night, the lights were off, and everything was quiet.
The children in the orphanage were all asleep.
The spacious courtyard was silent, and the three-story building was bathed in the beautiful moonlight.
Bedtime at the orphanage was 9 pm.
It was now the middle of the night.
But the lights on the third floor were still on.
Nonou was sharing all the information she had gathered over the years.
From the Five Great Nations to the smaller ninja villages.
Using scrolls and her own words, she revealed many secrets of the Ninja World to Sarutobi Ryo.
Eventually, they finished talking.
As the last words were spoken, Nonou's story came to an end.
In their deep conversation, she had shared almost everything she knew.
She offered all kinds of valuable information as a way to thank Sarutobi Ryo for helping build the orphanage.
"Oh," Sarutobi Ryo said, sitting in his chair and staring at the nun across from him.
Nonou, now the headmaster of the orphanage, still had a saintly look about her.
Her simple nun's outfit made her look even more like a member of the clergy.
But even the loose robes couldn't hide her impressive figure.
"Young Master Ryo..." Nonou said, watching Sarutobi Ryo stand up and slowly walk towards her.
Sarutobi Ryo approached Nonou, looking down at the impressive nun sitting in the chair.
Feeling his intense gaze, Nonou lowered her head, her fingers nervously wrinkling her skirt.
Click.
Suddenly, the light switch was turned off.
The room became dark.
"Ah~!"
Before Nonou could react, her vision blurred.
In an instant, Sarutobi Ryo had thrown her somewhere.
Her body bounced a few times before finally settling down.
"Shh..."
Sarutobi Ryo's handsome face appeared in front of Nonou in the dim light. His fingers moved slightly.
In the hazy darkness, rustling sounds could be heard.
The Sarutobi Clan's summoning weapon, the Adamantine Staff, slowly began to extend.
"Miss Nonou, there are still some things I don't understand about Body Art. I hope you can teach me..." Sarutobi Ryo said softly, like a whisper in the night.
Sizzle~!
Suddenly, Nonou trembled, as if she had been struck. Her head arched back, revealing her white neck.
Sarutobi Ryo had suddenly attacked her with Body Art.
Pa!
Nonou quickly covered her mouth, her eyebrows furrowed, trying not to make a sound.
Drip.
Crimson blood flowed out, showing that she was injured.
"Hmm~!" Sarutobi Ryo launched another attack.
Creak...
Creak...
The night's Body Art training began...