Chapter 177 : This is paradise
A few days later.
Under Tsunade's treatment, the injuries on Yakushi Nonou's body had mostly recovered.
"Lady Tsunade, thank you for your hard work these past few days."
Yakushi Nonou's face was rosy, and she looked very well.
Back when she was in Konoha, she greatly admired Tsunade.
After all, being overly compassionate, she naturally felt goodwill towards a powerhouse like Tsunade, who single-handedly founded the Medical Ninja system.
In Yakushi Nonou's heart, if it weren't for Tsunade, the number of people who died in the war would likely be more than double.
However, the two had vastly different statuses, and Tsunade rarely stayed in Konoha, so Yakushi Nonou had never met Tsunade.
She never expected that on her very first day in the Hidden Cloud Village, she would receive personal treatment from Tsunade.
Fate works in mysterious ways.
Seeing Yakushi Nonou's gentle demeanor, Tsunade waved her hand: "That guy Yuzuru asked me to do it. If you want to thank someone, thank him."
"I still have some things to attend to, so I'll be leaving now."
After Tsunade finished speaking, she hurried out of the ward.
Now, whenever she had free time, she spent money wildly.
Uchiha Yuzuru had tricked her body; Tsunade felt she wouldn't be doing herself justice if she didn't spend his money ruthlessly.
Seeing Tsunade's retreating figure, a look of admiration appeared on Yakushi Nonou's face.
Lady Tsunade must be bearing enormous pressure, which is why she is so busy all the time.
She decided she must take Lady Tsunade as her role model and work even harder to do her own job well.
"Yakushi Nonou, I heard you are being discharged today. Let me take you to see the Orphanage."
After Tsunade left, Uchiha Yuzuru walked into the ward.
Seeing him, both Yakushi Nonou and Kabuto Yakushi wore expressions of gratitude.
"Hello, Lord Yuzuru."
They were merely ordinary Konoha Rogue Ninja, yet they received special care from a powerhouse of Uchiha Yuzuru's status... Not only did he prevent the tragedy of them killing each other, rescuing them from a certain death situation.
He also thoughtfully arranged desirable work for them and even invited Tsunade, the most authoritative Medical Ninja in the Ninja World, to treat them.
This kindness could not be repaid even with a lifetime.
"Don't be so formal. From now on, we are all family."
Uchiha Yuzuru shrugged casually, then walked out of the ward with Kabuto Yakushi.
After Yakushi Nonou changed her clothes, the three of them walked outside together.
Walking on the streets of the Hidden Cloud Village, Yakushi Nonou's face was filled with envy.
The buildings here were beautifully constructed, and the streets were wide and smooth.
The sound of people talking, merchants hawking, and children playing filled the entire Hidden Cloud Village with a vibrant atmosphere.
It was bustling yet gave people a sense of order.
Most importantly, everyone's face was beaming with happy smiles, looking so relaxed and comfortable.
Compared to this place, Konoha was truly Hell.
Since Kabuto Yakushi had already spent some time in the Land of Lightning, he didn't have many new feelings.
However, a faint smile remained on his face.
Because being able to stay with Director Nonou was the happiest thing in the world for him.
Passing through the bustling streets, Uchiha Yuzuru stopped at a signpost.
Yakushi Nonou looked around curiously and asked, "Lord Yuzuru, have we arrived at the Orphanage?"
This should still be near the central area of the Hidden Cloud Village, right? Could the Orphanage be built here?
"Of course not. We are still some distance away from the Orphanage."
Uchiha Yuzuru smiled and then pointed behind him.
Yakushi Nonou looked up and saw a huge vehicle slowly driving towards them.
"What is that?"
"Get on first," Uchiha Yuzuru said. After leading Yakushi Nonou and Kabuto Yakushi onto the vehicle, he explained, "This thing is called a streetcar. Each one has its own specific route and can reach any location in the Hidden Cloud Village."
"People in our Hidden Cloud Village generally choose to ride these vehicles for transportation."
With the expansion of territory, the area of the Hidden Cloud Village was constantly growing.
Traveling across the Hidden Cloud Village solely on foot was a very time-consuming and laborious task.
Therefore, Uchiha Yuzuru proposed the idea of a "streetcar," and under the research of the scientific team led by Orochimaru, this idea successfully became a reality.
Although it was not yet as convenient as the Blue Star before his Transmigration, it was already an epoch-making advancement in the Ninja World.
Sitting on the streetcar, Yakushi Nonou's mouth opened wider and wider.
The vehicle was even smoother than she had imagined; sitting on it, she felt almost no bumps.
Although the speed of travel was not particularly fast, it was already incomparable to a horse carriage.
"Yakushi Nonou, watch out, your jaw might dislocate."
Hearing Uchiha Yuzuru's teasing, Yakushi Nonou blushed and quickly closed her mouth.
"I apologize, I lost my composure."
The entire journey, she felt like a country bumpkin entering the city for the first time, finding everything new and fascinating.
Everyone used to say that Konoha was the most prosperous Ninja Village in the Ninja World, but now she realized how ignorant that perspective was.
Konoha Village simply couldn't be compared with the current Hidden Cloud Village.
After the streetcar arrived in the suburbs, Uchiha Yuzuru and the other two got off.
Not far from the tracks, a manor that looked like a castle appeared before their eyes.
Even from a distance, Yakushi Nonou and Kabuto Yakushi could hear bursts of laughter coming from inside.
Yakushi Nonou was stunned and couldn't help but murmur, "This is the Orphanage?"
"Before the Daimyo was overthrown, this was a nobleman's private estate. After that nobleman died, I converted it into the Orphanage."
Kabuto Yakushi snorted lightly: "Those nobles certainly knew how to enjoy themselves. How much money must it have cost to build a house like this?"
"I had these buildings renovated," Uchiha Yuzuru said plainly. "The children should be a little happier living in a place like this."
Realizing he had spoken inappropriately, Kabuto Yakushi quickly bowed and said, "Lord Yuzuru, that was reckless of me."
"It's fine."
Kabuto Yakushi pinched his upper thigh hard, resolving to speak less in the future.
Upon arriving at the Orphanage, Uchiha Yuzuru led Yakushi Nonou through the handover process, and then they all ate a meal together at the Orphanage.
Seeing the abundant food, tears involuntarily streamed down Yakushi Nonou's face.
"Yakushi Nonou, what's wrong?"
"Lord Yuzuru, you truly are a good person. If only the children of Konoha could have this kind of treatment, too."
To Yakushi Nonou, everything here was something she had never even seen in her dreams.
The children could eat well and dress warmly, living carefree lives without worrying about suddenly disappearing one dark night... This was truly wonderful.