Chapter 40: New Mission (Please Follow)

The result of this clan meeting was naturally to disband unhappily.

Uzhibo ChaNa absolutely would not compromise, while Uchiha Fugaku had his own calculations in mind.

The most interesting part is that those Dove Faction members, without exception, stood on Uchiha Fugaku's side.

This gave Uchiha Fugaku the confidence to push this matter through, and one can imagine how grim Uzhibo ChaNa's face would be.

However, regarding the Dove Faction people's choice, Yuzhi really didn't find it surprising.

Actually, these people are just like the Eagle Faction, both wanting to seek the clan's future in their own way.

Only their logical thinking is to advance not through violent means, but through peaceful, negotiation‑based methods.

When necessary, one can make some trade‑offs to speed up this process—for example, this time Kakashi's Sharingan.

Although they also don't want their power to leak out, if this eye could serve as a bargaining chip to give the Uchiha a good reputation,

and moreover put effort into making Uchiha Fugaku become Hokage, then this wouldn't be a bad thing!

To be frank, their idea isn't wrong, but how could Uchiha Fugaku possibly have a chance?

The current Leaf Village political system can basically be seen as a big clique of the Second Hokage's system, with the Leaf Village Four Heads all being his disciples!

Although they don't dare, like the Second Hokage, to directly appoint who the next Hokage will be, but do they have the ability to provide talent?

After all, if those waiting in line for promotion are all one's own people, what difference does it make whom you appoint?

"Moreover, the Dove Faction people only think of non‑violent means, but how can true peace be obtained without struggle?"

Yuzhi couldn't help but shake his head inside, yet he also became more determined to clean out these clan superiors entirely.

Whether Eagle Faction or Dove Faction, they all believe only they are the best, and today Yuzhi also got to see that.

"However, this clan meeting really yielded a big harvest—everyone took the stage, so this play can be performed well."

A good play needs brewing; especially now it's not the time, and moreover Yuzhi himself isn't ready to take on the role.

After all, his strength still isn't enough to catch the eye, but fortunately Uchiha Fugaku seems always able to give everyone an assist at critical moments.

Probably because he truly couldn't stand the current clan environment, or perhaps he wanted to earn some merit, this guy took his eldest son straight to Grass Country!

The war in Grass Country has ended, and both sides have slowly begun negotiations, but that doesn't mean the conflict will stop.

Or rather, both sides aren't stupid; everyone knows that to gain more at the negotiating table, they must display their own strength.

But this temporarily has little to do with Yuzhi; after the clan meeting ended, for the time being his days were still fairly comfortable.

Each day he either tried to ease Uchiha Guang's emotions, or attempted to take her out for a walk, and also spar with Akai and Kakashi and them.

Akai and Kakashi are also relatively idle now, and besides they get along very well, so when they have nothing to do they come look for Yuzhi.

As for Guang, she prefers to watch them spar with each other, but she always hides herself.

One reason is she doesn't want to reveal her hand, and another is she doesn't wish to communicate with others.

Bang, bang, bang—

In a forest not far from the Uchiha clan, two figures swiftly crossed and collided.

But the next moment, a figure whose movement slowed just a bit was fiercely kicked, and then he fell to the ground.

"I lost."

Kakashi rubbed his belly, looking at Yuzhi who had stopped in front of him, and he couldn't help but say helplessly.

He really is quite helpless now; during this period, sparring with Yuzhi he hasn't won once!

Although back in Grass Country he already knew just how exaggerated Yuzhi was.

That kind of body art, like dance, is something he simply can't learn, and he himself can't really say how formidable such body art is.

Over this time he has come to feel it, and that feeling really is despair‑inducing.

No matter how hard you try or how fiercely you fight, you can't hit the person, but the opponent can instantly seize your weakness and deal a fatal blow.

In such a situation, anyone would be dazed.

"You all right, Kakashi?"

Yuzhi walked over smiling, extended his hand to Kakashi, and then said with a smile.

"It's fine."

Kakashi used Yuzhi's hand to stand up again, but he soon sighed.

"You're really strong; I feel that here, all my movements will be seen through by you."

"And although I can see some things, they're not clear at all; this feeling really is awful."

"What's this? I got lectured even harder by Uchiha Guang."

Hearing Kakashi's words, Yuzhi inwardly couldn't help but mutter a complaint.

Yuzhi knows Guang's eyes are Mangekyou Sharingan, and he naturally wonders just how powerful the Mangekyou Sharingan is.

Of course, he also didn't foolishly go ask what ability someone else's eyes have.

Leaving aside that this is someone else's secret, just the fact that he once received a 'Pupil Technique Transplant' makes him suspect whether this girl had her pupil technique forcibly transplanted.

Moreover, according to what she once said about 'inhuman torture', one can imagine this isn't a pleasant memory, so Yuzhi naturally won't go uncovering others' scars.

Furthermore, the power of the Mangekyou Sharingan isn't merely a manifestation of pupil technique; according to his knowledge, these eyes are superior in every aspect to the Sharingan.

Yuzhi naturally curious about its strength, so he specially had Guang spar with him once, and the result needs no further comment.

"You're just not yet used to this eye; once you get used to it, the situation will improve."

Although he was complaining inside, he still comforted Kakashi on the surface.

"Indeed still not quite used to it, especially this eye's chakra consumption is really huge."

Kakashi helplessly sighed; the Sharingan's consumption really exceeds his expectations.

His chakra actually isn't that little, but after gaining this eye he found his chakra simply couldn't hold up.

"After all, you're an outsider, so it's not strange."

Yuzhi rubbed his chin, suddenly thinking of something, and couldn't help but ask curiously.

Speaking of which, I remember you used to use a sword; why don't I see it anymore?

A sword?

Kakashi heard Yuzhi's question and couldn't help but freeze for a moment, then he shrugged and said.

It's being repaired; it'll take a few more days. I think I can make it in time for the mission.

Hearing Kakashi's words, this time it was Yuzhi who froze for a moment.

He had thought Kakashi would say something like he wasn't planning to use a sword, after all, in the original work Kakashi's fighting style is truly Uchiha.

Perhaps in Kakashi's mind, Obito died because of him, and he also bears Obito's eyes.

So he longs to derive the greatest value from Obito's eye, in order to console Obito.

As a result, this guy's fighting style became to first test the enemy with ninjutsu, then use the Sharingan's insight combined with Chidori to take down the enemy.

And now, he seems to want to take the initiative to use a sword; this change makes Yuzhi feel especially intrigued.

I just don't know what Obito would think if he knew.

Hey, you just mentioned the mission?

Suddenly, Yuzhi realized, and he looked at Kakashi with a face full of curiosity.

Well, in a few days we're going to Grass Country; it's said that Mist Village people are wandering around, possibly to sabotage the negotiations.

Kakashi nodded, then he looked at Yuzhi somewhat unexpectedly.

You didn't know? Your name is also on the list for this mission.

Really?

Yuzhi furrowed his brows; he truly didn't know about this, because no one has notified him so far.

However, listening to Kakashi's account, he knew that Madara's big show was about to begin!

And just then, the system in his mind suddenly stirred.

【New Side Quest Obtained】

【1, Kill Kakashi and Rin with your own hands, help Obito awaken the Mangekyou Sharingan】

【2, Save Rin, plunging Obito into endless anguish】

【Task Reward Unknown】

Thanks to the big shot who rewarded with seaweed-flavored rice balls, and to the big shot Liulian for the reward, thank you, thank you!

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Thanks, everyone, Onz

(End of chapter)