Chapter 21: Ah? (Please follow for updates)

Is this all true?

Late at night, inside the Leaf Village camp.

After hearing the mission details, Ziraiye stared dumbfounded at Minato Namikaze before him.

Especially seeing his disciple earnestly nod, he couldn't hold back for a moment.

That Uchiha Haori really knows how to stir things up!

This mission was a success, and it can be said to be very successful!

Especially since Yuzhi's team and Kakashi's group were brought back by Minato, it can be said that Leaf Village truly won big.

Although, there were losses.

Besides these two teams, the other squads that went behind enemy lines can basically be judged as wiped out.

But how could war have no losses? Moreover, compared to Leaf Village's gains, this loss is really nothing!

Just the details of this operation are so outrageous, especially Yuzhi leading his team's extraordinary performance, which left Ziraiya speechless.

"Ziraiye-sensei, I know you're surprised, but I'm actually even more surprised."

Minato Namikaze looked at the somewhat dazed Ziraiye, shook his head, and spoke with a smile.

"However, Yuzhi's ability was indeed underestimated by us."

"I have communicated with him, and I can determine that from the moment he received the mission, he knew exactly what our mission's purpose was this time."

"So he decided to accelerate, directly raiding the Large Supply Point, which just happened to have a large number of explosive tags, right?"

Ziraiye rubbed his head, speaking helplessly.

"Yes."

Minato Namikaze nodded; he had already asked Akai and Aoba, and their answers were completely consistent.

Yuzhi indeed only wanted to raid the outpost to draw out Rock Village, but he didn't expect that place to have so many explosive tags.

If it weren't for their good luck, I would have been blown up there!

And the impact of this huge explosion can truly be said to have accelerated the war's progress.

It blatantly told all the front-line Rock Ninjas that your hinterlands have been infiltrated by us, and we can freely cause massive destruction!

Although it's undeniable, this explosion also brought misfortune to other squads, even affecting Kakashi's team.

But for the front lines, the impact of this event is entirely positive.

Because it greatly boosted the front lines' morale, while deeply striking Rock Village's morale, and moreover gave Leaf Village a great victory!

"Although flaws don't hide the excellence, they might have considered my factor while fleeing, thus bringing many enemies to Kakashi's side."

Looking at Ziraiye still lost in thought, Minato Namikaze hesitated a moment, then simply and frankly continued speaking.

"But it's undeniable that their actions also saved Kakashi and them."

"Furthermore, in subsequent operations, they killed Shou, promptly reached Shin Wu Pi Bridge and eliminated over ten stationed ninjas, ultimately completing the mission."

"That Shou guy also died, and he even killed that many people?"

Ziraiye could understand Minato Namikaze's meaning, but for now his mind was still reviewing everything Yuzhi had done.

Ziraiye naturally knew that Shou guy; this Rock Village elite had once caused considerable casualties to Leaf Village.

Now he was actually killed by Yuzhi, and Yuzhi also eliminated over ten stationed Rock Ninjas in one go.

One could even say that without Yuzhi, the bridge‑blowing mission wouldn't have gone so smoothly, which made Ziraiye truly feel deeply moved.

"He went to look for you, isn't that normal?"

Although he felt moved inside, Ziraiye also knew he had other things to handle, especially his disciple's earlier words.

He lifted his head, glanced at Minato, then smiled and continued speaking.

"He even guessed the mission details; wanting to rely on you a bit when encountering big trouble isn't a big deal."

"But there's no need to write this speculation in the report; just say he accidentally met Kakashi while evading Rock Village's pursuit."

"I understand, teacher." Minato Namikaze couldn't help but laugh upon hearing that.

"You little brat, playing tricks in front of me."

Ziraiye gave his disciple an annoyed glance, then scolded him with a laugh.

"Alright, let's spread the word of the mission's achievements, so everyone can be happy."

"Yuzhi is so impressive, having done so many things; we can't let others' efforts be buried."

"The Uchiha clan are also ninjas of our Leaf Village; all we need to do is handle battlefield affairs."

"As for other troublesome matters, let's leave them to the people who should worry about them."

"Yes, teacher."

Minato Namikaze's smile grew even more radiant; he had always known that although his teacher sometimes seemed unreliable,

but when faced with serious matters, the most trustworthy is still his own teacher. —

The first rays of dawn had just fallen on the earth; in a camp within the Grass Country forest, Yuzhi sat up from a simple wooden bunk.

Looking around at the crude but obviously man‑made environment, he couldn't help but take a deep breath.

Instantly, a feeling of relaxation filled his whole body.

"Finally over."

Although it was only a few short days, and he had to admit that the danger for him wasn't that great during those days,

but in such an environment where enemies could appear at any moment, the days were truly not easy to get through.

Moreover, at this moment he couldn't help but think of yesterday's battle.

That battle experience was indeed extremely exhilarating, and the feeling of controlling everything made him reminisce endlessly.

He now somewhat understands why Madara Uchiha's combat displays are like art, leaving one in awe.

Aside from the survival environment of the Warring States period that forged his unbelievable taijutsu, the power of the Sharingan is truly indispensable!

The power of the Sharingan is truly unimaginable; Madara Uchiha could dance among tens of thousands with just the three tomoe.

Interpretation: "The power of the Sharingan is truly unimaginable; Madara Uchiha could dance among tens of thousands of people using only the Three Tomoe."

The power of the Sharingan is truly unimaginable; Madara Uchiha could dance among tens of thousands using only the three tomoe.

Make sure to use glossary names: Sharingan, Madara Uchiha, Three Tomoe.

Yuzhi only upgraded his eyes to the three tomoe a few days ago, yet he can move freely among dozens of ninjas while fully exerting their power.

Interpretation: "And Yuzhi only raised his eyes to the Three Tomoe a few days ago, yet he can move freely among dozens of ninjas while fully exerting these eyes."

Such power is truly unimaginable!

Make sure to use Yuzhi, Three Tomoe, ninja.

Yuzhi now eagerly anticipates what effect he can achieve by continually improving these eyes.

Interpretation: "Such power is truly unimaginable!" So: "Such power is truly unimaginable!"

Besides that, he also longs for the power of the Mangekyō Sharingan.

Interpretation: "Yuzhi now looks forward even more to what effect his eyes will have after he continuously improves them." So: "Yuzhi now looks forward even more to what effect his eyes will have after he continuously improves them."

After all, for the future, the Mangekyō Sharingan's power is truly a basic self-defense ability.

Interpretation: "Besides that, he also longs for the power of the Mangekyou Sharingan." So: "Besides that, he also longs for the power of the Mangekyou Sharingan."

But yesterday was still somewhat risky.

Interpretation: "After all, for the future, the power of the Mangekyou Sharingan is truly a basic self-defense ability." So: "After all, for the future, the power of the Mangekyou Sharingan is truly a basic self-defense ability."

Although he was excited inside, Yuzhi remained relatively calm.

Interpretation: "However, yesterday was still a bit risky." So: "However, yesterday was still a bit risky."

Thinking back to yesterday's battle, he now breaks out in a cold sweat.

Interpretation: "Although he was excited inside, Yuzhi remained relatively calm." So: "Although he was excited inside, Yuzhi remained relatively calm."

Although he doesn't need to worry about how those Iwagakure ninja treat him, Minato Namikaze's fight against the Five-Tails is quite real.

Interpretation: "Recalling yesterday's battle, he now also breaks out in a cold sweat." So: "Recalling yesterday's battle, he now also breaks out in a cold sweat."

Fortunately, Minato Namikaze held them back well, preventing the Five-Tails from launching a Tailed Beast Bomb at them.

Interpretation: "Although he doesn't need to worry about how those Rock Ninja will treat him, Minato Namikaze's battle with the Five-Tails was indeed real." So: "Although he doesn't need to worry about how those Rock Ninja will treat him, Minato Namikaze's battle with the Five-Tails was indeed real."

We need to use Rock Ninja (glossary) and Minato Namikaze.

And he took them away before the Five-Tails could form any idea; otherwise he would have truly kicked the bucket.

Interpretation: "Fortunately, Minato Namikaze restrained it well, preventing the Five-Tails from launching a Tailed Beast Ball at them." So: "Fortunately, Minato Namikaze restrained it well, preventing the Five-Tails from launching a Tailed Beast Ball at them."

From now on, we still need to be extra careful.

Interpretation: "And he took them away before the Five-Tails had any ideas; otherwise he would really have to kick his legs and depart from the world." So: "And he took them away before the Five-Tails had any ideas; otherwise he would really have to kick his legs and depart from the world."

Yuzhi stood up, having gotten sufficient rest to feel full of energy, and he didn't want to keep lying here.

Interpretation: "In the future, we still need to be more careful." So: "In the future, we still need to be more careful."

"Yuzhi, are you awake?"

Interpretation: "Yuzhi stood up, having gotten sufficient rest to feel full of energy, and he didn't want to keep lying here." So: "Yuzhi stood up, having gotten sufficient rest to feel full of energy, and he didn't want to keep lying here."

But he had just gotten up when a voice suddenly sounded behind him.

Interpretation: "Yuzhi, are you awake?" So: "Yuzhi, are you awake?"

"Is that you, Rin and Kakashi?"

Interpretation: "However, he had just stood up when a voice suddenly sounded behind him." So: "However, he had just stood up when a voice suddenly sounded behind him."

Yuzhi turned his head, glanced, then smiled and nodded.

Interpretation: "Is it you guys, Rin, and Kakashi?" So: "Is it you guys, Rin, and Kakashi?"

"Wouldn't you like to rest a bit more?"

Interpretation: "Yuzhi turned his head, glanced, and then smiled and nodded." So: "Yuzhi turned his head, glanced, and then smiled and nodded."

Rin asked with some concern, while Kakashi silently nodded from the side.

Interpretation: "Won't you rest a bit more?" So: "Won't you rest a bit more?"

Yuzhi's performance yesterday left a deep impression in his mind; that elegant, almost artistic fighting style is hard to forget.

Interpretation: "Rin asked with some concern, while Kakashi silently nodded from the side." So: "Rin asked with some concern, while Kakashi silently nodded from the side."

Moreover, it was thanks to Yuzhi's timely support and decisive strike that this mission could be completed successfully.

Interpretation: "Yuzhi's performance yesterday left a deep impression in his mind; that elegant, almost artistic fighting style is hard to forget." So: "Yuzhi's performance yesterday left a deep impression in his mind; that elegant, almost artistic fighting style is hard to forget."

"I'm feeling great right now; I don't want to keep lying down."

Interpretation: "Moreover, it was precisely because of Yuzhi's timely support and strong strike that this mission could be completed smoothly." So: "Moreover, it was precisely because of Yuzhi's timely support and strong strike that this mission could be completed smoothly."

Yuzhi really wanted to say, "Life need not be long sleep; after death one will rest eternally," but after thinking he didn't say it.

Interpretation: "I feel great now, I don't want to keep lying down." So: "I feel great now, I don't want to keep lying down."

After all, in this world there is the Reanimation Jutsu, so after death one might not rest eternally.

Interpretation: "Yuzhi really wanted to say, 'Life need not be long sleep; after death one will surely rest eternally,' but after thinking he still didn't say it." So: "Yuzhi really wanted to say, 'Life need not be long sleep; after death one will surely rest eternally,' but after thinking he still didn't say it."

"But going out for a stroll is also good; however, Yuzhi, you need to be prepared."

Interpretation: "After all, in this world there is Edo Tensei; after death one might not rest eternally." So: "After all, in this world there is Edo Tensei; after death one might not rest eternally."

After hearing Yuzhi's words, Rin thought for a moment and then spoke with a smile.

Interpretation: "However, going out for a stroll is fine, but Yuzhi, you need to be prepared." So: "However, going out for a stroll is fine, but Yuzhi, you need to be prepared."

"Now everyone knows you."

Interpretation: "After hearing Yuzhi's words, Rin thought for a moment and then spoke with a smile." So: "After hearing Yuzhi's words, Rin thought for a moment and then spoke with a smile."

Yuzhi looked at Rin and froze for a moment.

Interpretation: "Now, everyone knows you." So: "Now, everyone knows you."

"Huh?"

Interpretation: "Yuzhi looked at Rin and froze for a moment." So: "Yuzhi looked at Rin and froze for a moment."

Huh?

Interpretation: "Ah?" So: "Ah?"

(End of chapter)