Naruto Law of the Devil

Chapter 172: Price For Arrogance

"Big brother, what's your name?"

Along the way, Haku curiously observed Yu, crossing long mountain paths and arriving at a village.

"I'm Yakushi Yu."

Yu smiled gently and glanced down at Haku, revealing his name.

"Yakushi Yu..."

Murmuring softly, Haku repeated this name over and over, firmly etching it into his memory.

"We're here."

Continuing their journey, Yu led Haku into a village and casually chose an inn. After going in and securing a room for Haku to take a bath, Yu went out to buy some fresh clothes for Haku and ordered some food.

In the inn's lounge, Yu rested his chin on his hand, quietly gazing at the falling snowflakes outside the window. Beside him, Haku, who had bathed and changed into new clothes, looked even more elegant and charming. He was devouring the food that Yu had ordered. Since wandering the streets, he hadn't had a proper meal like this.

"That um..."

Swallowing the last bite of food, Haku hesitated a bit before speaking, "Should I call you Yu-sama...?"

"Call me whatever you like, whether it's sama or brother, it doesn't matter..."

"However you address me, just remember that you're my companion, and we're a family."

Without turning his head, Yu continued to gaze absentmindedly at the snowflakes outside.

"Companion, family..."

Whispering these two words softly, Haku finally felt the meaning of his existence in this world. However, soon a sense of unease and hesitation appeared on his face. "But I... I have a cursed Kekkei Genkai..."

"A cursed Kekkei Genkai?"

Sensing Haku's concerns, Yu finally turned to look at him. The power of the Thread Fruit gently activated, lifting a finger and instantly throwing and shattering a nearby table.

"Widen your eyes and pay attention. This power... in other countries, it's an extraordinary ability surpassing ordinary people. You shouldn't feel troubled about it..."

"Do you also have a Kekkei Genkai?"

Haku stared in astonishment at Yu's ability to effortlessly destroy a nearby table with a snap of his fingers. Recalling the immense power Yu demonstrated earlier when he killed the formidable Zabuza, Haku's expression gradually became clear. "So, this isn't a cursed ability after all..."

After hearing Yu's explanation, Haku couldn't help but think of his own father—who heartlessly killed his mother because of her Kekkei Genkai and even attempted to kill him, shattering what was once a warm family.

"Sigh..."

Seeing Haku recalling his painful past, Yu couldn't help but let out a sigh.

Everyone has their own wounds and haunting pasts, Just because of Rin's death, Obito initiated the mist policy in the Water Country, destroying the lives of so many. Even the members of the Uchiha Clan and the family of the Fourth Hokage, Minato Namikaze his sensei, were not spared. 'It seems it will be necessary to teach you the lesson of treating others as you would like to be treated, Uchiha Obito...'

Thinking about Uchiha Obito, who orchestrated all of this, Yu couldn't help but sneer inwardly. The next time he encounters him, he must teach that guy a lesson and straighten him out.

"Don't dwell on those unhappy memories anymore. From now on, I'll take care of you and teach you various Ninjutsu."

Putting aside his thoughts, Yu looked earnestly at Haku.

"Ninjutsu?"

Haku looked at Yu with confusion. He knew that Ninjutsu was the skill of killing employed by ninjas, the same kind of ability that killed his father.

"Yes, don't you want to have powerful abilities?"

Staring at the child in front of him, as pure as snow, Yu persuaded him fruther, "Don't you want to protect those important to you?"

"Protect those important to me?"

Haku listened dumbfounded to Yu's words. Being inherently kind, he didn't have much desire or pursuit for power.

"Yeah... Without power, you can't protect those important to you," Yu continued to gently persuade Haku.

"Power, huh..."
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Suddenly, a strong thought flashed through Haku's mind. 'Yes, I want to protect those important to me, I want to... protect Yu-sama!'

"Yu-sama, I want to learn Ninjutsu!"

Quickly, Haku's gaze became incredibly resolute. He no longer wanted to experience the loss of someone important to him.

"Very well. Starting tomorrow, I'll begin teaching you the techniques of being a ninja."

Seeing that he had finally planted a seed of the desire for power in Haku's heart, Yu wore a satisfied smile.

The wind carrying snowflakes outside gradually subsided. Perhaps tomorrow would bring the first sunlight of this winter.

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