Chapter 14

Shisui-sama, after our multiple probes we have confirmed that all Mist ninja have withdrawn from the Mist Hidden camp, and no trace of Mist ninja has been found nearby.

The next day at noon, Koizumi Satsuki returned from her mission and brought the intelligence of the Mist Hidden camp to Shisui.

You've worked hard, Elder Brother Hui still needs to help me handle other matters, so these tasks I can only entrust to you.

Although Koizumi Satsuki looks about thirty, she is actually only slightly older than Uchiha Hui; hearing this, she instantly felt a bit restrained.

No no no, this is exactly what we should do; rather, we have burdened Shisui-sama, sorry!

Koizumi Satsuki bowed in apology, an action he had performed countless times; even though the other party was a boy much younger than him, he felt no discomfort at all.

Shisui gripped the intelligence and stood before the desk; seeing Koizumi Satsuki's posture, a strange flicker passed through his eyes, and then, as if recalling something, he immediately cast aside the information in his hand and walked around the desk.

He stepped forward with a gentle expression, and in the other's astonished gaze he slowly helped them up.

Koizumi Jonin, please don't do this; here we are all comrades, all part of the Konoha, protecting you is naturally the duty of the Uchiha!

Comrades!

The duty of the Uchiha!

Koizumi Satsuki was shocked in his heart; thinking that, being of civilian birth, aside from calling each other comrades with those aristocratic classmates during ninja academy, for over ten years no powerful ninja had ever said the word 'comrade' to him.

Over these many years he had long understood the cruelty of the ninja world, and had long understood the significance of his existence for the village.

Can someone like me also be considered a comrade of Shisui-sama?

He felt a bit dazed, and unconsciously asked.

Of course, you who are willing to risk your life to come support us—how could you not be my comrade?

No, that's merely

Koizumi Satsuki's expression suddenly changed; he dared not meet Shisui's gaze, he lowered his head wanting to explain, to explain that cruel truth.

Suddenly, a slap.

Shisui firmly grabbed his arms, voice raised, 'What are you feeling guilty about? Lift your head; I only know you are already standing here, aren't you?'

Koizumi Satsuki froze, his body trembling slightly; meeting Shisui's sincere gaze, he wavered, his eyes reddening as he slowly nodded.

Sorry, at my age I still let you see a joke, ahahaha~

Koizumi Satsuki let out a choked laugh while wiping away the moisture at the corners of his eyes.

No, being willing to show your true self before me—doesn't that show you regard me as a comrade? Shisui did not mock him, but spoke very sincerely.

Hahaha, that's true, thank you, Shisui-sama.

Here is the military camp, such an address cannot be helped; however, if you meet me in the Konoha, just call my name.

Yes!

Having composed himself, Koizumi Satsuki left the tent; outside the tent he saw the Uchiha clan elder who had been staying in Shisui's tent yesterday.

The other party had been standing outside the tent for some time already.

Thinking of this, his face involuntarily flushed red as he gave an embarrassed grin; the two exchanged a glance, mutually signaling with a nod as they passed.

Having passed the person, directly ahead were his squad members—two men and one woman, three genin who had graduated just over a year ago.

You're so slow, teacher!

Huh? Teacher, why are your eyes red?

No way? Could it be that our intelligence is wrong, and you were reprimanded by Shisui-sama?

Really? Just saying a couple of words to you wouldn't make you cry, would it? Teacher, you're so weak!

No way, you can't talk like that to the teacher; hurry up and apologize~

What nonsense, you brats don't understand anything, hurry up and go on patrol!" "Eh~~

The voice faded into the distance; Sima Yi stood outside the tent, looking back with an expression that remained calm, but his heart was rather complicated.

He recalled Shisui's words just spoken, and for a moment didn't know whether to feel relieved or helpless.

He had learned the technique, all right, but it was too crude; hearing it made his toes curl in his shoes and goosebumps rise, really not wanting to get near this tent.

But watching the departing Koizumi Satsuki, Sima Yi felt a slight doubt.

This effect is almost too good, exceeding his expectations.

Entering the tent, Shisui stood waiting to one side with a smile, having already sensed Sima Yi's arrival.

He stood to one side staring straight at Sima Yi, his eyes unconsciously revealing a hint of anticipation.

Sima Yi stroked his whiskers and nodded gently, 'You've done well; the Uchiha having you is truly a great fortune.'

Heh, really? No no no, this is all thanks to the teacher's instruction, thank you, teacher!

Looking at the sincere youth before him, he faintly saw the shadow of another person—someone he had hardly interacted with but whose name was well known, a lord acknowledged by his old rival with whom he had fought for many years.

Only now did he realize that perhaps not only the technique produced this effect.

Teacher, teacher? Teacher, what's wrong with you? Do you want to rest a bit?

Huh? Ah, haha, it's fine; I just recalled some old matters, but what I said earlier is certainly not false—having you is a blessing for the Uchiha and also for the Konoha.

Shisui didn't understand why the teacher emphasized this, feeling rather embarrassed, but since the teacher said it he still chose to believe.

He nodded heavily in response, 'Yes, teacher, I will strive!'

By the way, help me take a look at this.

Sima Yi took out a scroll from his bosom, a ninjutsu scroll he had requested from Shisui, which recorded many ninjutsu.

These days, after carefully studying it, I have already been able to draw out chakra, and last night I even opened these eyes.

Sima Yi spoke as chakra gathered in his eyes, and a single-tomoe Copy Wheel Eye appeared before Shisui.

This is the single-tomoe Copy Wheel Eye, the first stage of the Copy Wheel Eye—truly worthy of the teacher!

Shisui opening his eyes at fifty was still the first time he had heard of it, and he couldn't help feeling astonished.

Sima Yi, however, shook his head and said, 'It has nothing to do with me; after I drew out chakra, these eyes awakened on their own, it should be'

Having said this, he paused; Shisui, however, understood his meaning.

"Panel?"

Points: 0, Military Advisor — Sima Yi recalled that when the panel appeared, he had told him, points could be used to boost the Military Advisor's strength.

"I can obtain one point each year; I can use this point to boost the teacher's strength, and perhaps also help the teacher's Copy Wheel Eye complete its evolution."

This guess gained Sima Yi's approval, but he refused it.

"My strength increase won't help the situation much, the use of points must still be approached with extreme caution, but I am quite interested in this."

Sima Yi pointed to the section describing seal techniques and asked: "How is your seal technique? Does the Uchiha Clan have a complete inheritance?"

"I only know a little about seal techniques; few in the clan are interested in them, but there are many related scrolls. As long as I go back and apply to Clan Chief Fugaku, he will surely agree."

That's the advantage of a big family — no need to worry about ninja techniques; as long as they have talent and interest, there will always be a suitable path for them.

Having received an affirmative answer, Sima Yi was not pleased; instead, he heard another worry.

"You mean, few in the clan are interested in seal techniques?"

(End of chapter)