Chapter 4

"What exactly is this?"

Early the next morning, Yuzhi got up early to train, but he was a bit distracted.

The information he saw last night still lingered in his mind, and he kept a lingering question.

Being defined as the Uchiha Ultimate Weapon—how powerful must one be to achieve that?

"Could it be stronger than Madara Uchiha?"

Thinking of that, Yuzhi suddenly found it amusing; no one in the Uchiha ever seemed capable of surpassing Madara in the original story.

Even Sasuke's gap with Madara is enormous!

Unless their hearts were ripped out, it's hard to say whether Sasuke and Naruto together could actually defeat Madara.

"And this ultimate weapon is sealed; the Uchiha don't even know where it was sealed."

According to the records, it seems that Uchiha No Name and his clan were ambushed by the Senju One Clan allied with multiple families during a mission, and were completely annihilated.

Furthermore, based on the recollections of captured Senju clan members, the person wasn't killed but was sealed; however, no one said exactly where the seal was.

"Being sealed by the Senju together with other clans does make it seem less than Madara."

Yuzhi thought of this and couldn't help shaking his head.

"Unfortunately, it's been sealed for centuries; it may have turned to bone by now.

And we don't even know where it was sealed; otherwise we could go see if there's anything worth taking."

A person defined as the Uchiha Ultimate Weapon, even if dead, might still yield something else from their body.

【New Side Quest】

【1. Find the Uchiha Ultimate Weapon's seal location alone】

【2. Tell the Uchiha about this information】

【Unknown Task Reward】

"Can this also become a quest?"

Yuzhi stared at the flashing prompt, was stunned for a moment, then expressionlessly chose the first option.

If someone else issued the quest to activate his system, then as soon as the issuer retracts the quest, the system would cancel it outright.

But if the quest was triggered by himself, he has no choice but to accept it.

He could ignore it, but it would still occupy a side quest slot, slowing his reward acquisition.

【Current Task Summary】

【Main Quest: He Can Take His Place】

【Side Quest: 1. Assist the Watergate Class in blowing up Shin Wu Pi Bridge】

【Side Quest: 2. Find the Uchiha Ultimate Weapon's seal location alone】

【Side Quest: 3. None for now】

【Special Skill: Zhuo Er Extraordinary】

Looking at his painfully simple panel, Yuzhi didn't complain.

Just like 'Shang Yang knows a horse's strength, Bi Gan reads a person's heart,' only he knows how useful it is.

After a quick tidy-up, he headed out of the clan.

This time he must prepare thoroughly; after all, the mission is truly troublesome and dangerous.

Uchiha Fugaku sent him without knowing the details, probably just to make a statement to the Leaf Village and "show filial piety."

Before the Nine-Tails incident, Uchiha Fugaku was still a dove faction.

After the Nine-Tails incident, he became an "abstract faction."

Even now he's quite abstract, constantly maintaining a balance within the clan, never intending to pick a side fully.

It appears to keep intra‑clan peace, but in reality it only harms both sides.

"Even the Leaf Village knows that externally one must discard internal conflicts; even minor moves don't affect the overall situation, yet he seems to know nothing."

The Leaf Village set a trap for the Uchiha, sending them against Mist Village, but they at least let the Hyuga join as well.

But Uchiha Fugaku, that guy

was strolling down Konoha Main Street, while Yuzhi brooded inside.

Just then, a green figure suddenly passed by Yuzhi upside‑down in a hurry.

After a moment, the inverted figure reversed and steadied itself beside him.

"Akai."

Yuzhi saw the scene, instantly curbed his irritation, and then smiled.

"You're still so energetic; don't you ever take a proper break during your rotation?"

"Not at all; my father wouldn't want to see me slack off."

Akai planted both hands, stood up steadily, and with a lively face gave Yuzhi a thumbs‑up, flashing a mouthful of white teeth.

"Because this is Youth!"

Akai and Yuzhi have long known each other; they were classmates and later fought together on the Whirlpool Country battlefield.

Although they weren't in the same class, they still cooperated on many missions.

Especially after Yuzhi's bit‑part teammates fell, he rotated through Akai's class, as well as the Hongdou and Yibi Xi class.

Combat power is everything; you can't waste it casually, so their relationship improved.

"I'm sorry about your father's situation."

When Yuzhi heard Akai mention his father, he paused before speaking.

"I heard he single‑handedly defeated the Ninja Sword Seven, truly an impressive person."

"It's all in the past; my father really was an outstanding ninja."

Akai was stunned for a moment, then fell silent briefly, but soon he laughed and said.

"Let's not talk about that, Yuzhi, what are your plans from now on?"

"Plans?"

Yuzhi saw Akai change the topic, so he continued along with it.

"Tomorrow I'm heading to Grass Country; I don't know who my teammates will be yet, but I hope everything goes smoothly."

"You just came back, and you're already going to Grass Country?"

Akai also didn't expect Yuzhi to be setting off again; this surprised him as well.

Yuzhi pressed his lips, but inside he was wildly cursing Uchiha Fugaku, that bastard.

If it weren't for him, I could at least rest a bit; at the very least, I'd wait until Madara Uchiha kicks the bucket before going to Grass Country.

Now look at that, I can't even run away if I wanted to.

"If the village needs it, I naturally cannot shirk my duty."

Yuzhi gave a dry chuckle twice, then shook his head.

"All right, I still need to prepare a bit."

"I won't disturb your training; I believe you'll become someone like your father. Keep it up."

"I won't let my father down."

Mai Te Dai may have only just died not long ago; Akai may look like he's recovered, and he takes pride in his father.

But having suddenly lost a relative, and recalling all those past events, he also feels a bit heartbroken.

"I will become a splendid ninja just like my father!"

"No, he shouldn't be called a ninja, but a person."

Hearing his words, Yuzhi couldn't help but tilt his head, thought about it, then reached out and patted Akai on the shoulder, and encouraged him.

"A ninja is merely a tool for carrying out missions, but as a person, his will and spirit can be passed on and inherited."

"As a ninja, perhaps Senior Dai has always been overlooked; what he displayed was merely the final blossoming of youth."

"But as a person, his will has always been passed down, and it likewise encourages you."

"In the future, you will also pass on this will, encouraging the juniors to press forward—that is what makes Senior Dai truly remarkable."

"The will's inheritance?"

Akai stared blankly at Yuzhi; his previously vague notion became completely clear at this moment.

"Exactly, my father's greatest strength wasn't being a ninja profession—he remained a genin his whole life."

"What's most remarkable about him is the will that runs through his life, a will called 'Youth' that has already been inherited by me."

"Moreover, in the future he will surely pass on this will!"

"At this moment, Akai's eyes lit up, as if he saw his father giving him a thumbs-up."

"Thank you, Yuzhi."

Akai came to his senses, raised his thumb again toward Yuzhi, his big white teeth glittering.

"I finally figured it out!"

"Glad you figured it out; I'll be heading off then."

Yuzhi stepped back silently, worried about catching Akai's enthusiasm.

"Yuzhi, you're on a mission, right?"

"Yeah, that's right. What's up?"

"I'm going with you!"

"."

"At this moment, Yuzhi had only one thought: Akai, are you crazy?"

"He's just talking nonsense to rack up favor points; he didn't mean to drag Akai into this."

"(End of chapter)"