Chapter 60

"Looks like you're getting along well with them, huh?"

Leaving Minato Namikaze's tent, Yuzhi soon saw Hikari waiting for him in the distance.

Although he was full of questions, Hikari was mingling with Kakashi and Rin.

However, he didn't ask directly, but instead said it in a somewhat teasing way.

To be honest, although the identity of Uchiha Ying suits Hikari well, Yuzhi still worries that something unexpected might happen.

Especially, the entire team of Uchiha Ying was wiped out, and only she came back 'alive'.

Of course, such things are actually not uncommon; Yuzhi himself is like that.

But he fears not the ten thousand but the one in a million; Yuzhi has always been very cautious.

"Not bad, didn't you tell me to try my best to blend in?"

Hikari glanced at Yuzhi, then lightly nodded.

"Those two are your teammates, and they seem to be your friends as well; contacting them would be more convenient."

Hearing Hikari's words, Yuzhi couldn't help but blink.

He knew Hikari was someone who could take in others' words, but he didn't expect Hikari to act on them so quickly.

This is somewhat like the future Sasuke who was mentally and physically influenced by Naruto, although her ideas are still somewhat extreme.

"Well then, what do you think of them? Have you noticed anything abnormal?"

Thinking about this, Yuzhi couldn't help but ask curiously.

"Perhaps it's because of you, and I haven't said much, so I haven't detected any abnormalities yet, and they've been relatively friendly toward me."

Hikari thought for a moment, then spoke.

"Especially that girl called Rin Nohara; her kindness seems hardly ninja-like."

"I'm really curious how she managed to survive in such a harsh environment."

Although Hikari had just met them, Rin Nohara's heartfelt concern and warm, well-meaning greetings.

Not treating her as a stranger, that innate kindness made her quite moved.

Perhaps it's because her past experiences were too tragic; after being dug out, the only person who showed her kindness was Yuzhi.

So Rin's made her feel somewhat different; that pure and straightforward kindness left a fresh impression on her.

"Perhaps good people will also be rewarded."

Hearing Hikari's words, Yuzhi pressed his lips, although he really wanted to say that if it weren't for him, Rin would have been dead a few days ago.

But in the end he still gave such an answer, and Rin is indeed a person whose goodness is somewhat unsuited to this world.

Yuzhi remembers that, it seems since he started school as a child, Rin has been full of enthusiasm and kindness toward everyone.

Even for someone like Yuzhi with less-than-ideal grades, or Obito who always lagged behind, she showed no change in emotion at all.

She always gave help, always gave encouragement when spirits were low; perhaps Obito planted a seed in his heart back then.

"Just."

Just Yuzhi was also curious why Obito didn't take Rin's corpse, and even in the future didn't revive her.

Could it be that he wanted Rin buried back in the Leaf Village?

Or perhaps he feared that a revived Rin wouldn't actually like him, so he wanted to create a 'world with Rin'?

He silently shook his head in his heart; he's not a madman, so naturally he can't understand how a madman thinks.

"You say that, but do you yourself believe it?"

Just as Yuzhi was pondering, Hikari gave him a bewildered look and asked.

"Huh?"

Yuzhi didn't react at first, thinking Hikari was calling him a madman, but he quickly came to his senses.

"Sometimes we should also believe in such things, right?"

"The world may be harsh, but sometimes we should also believe in 'light', right?"

Hearing Yuzhi's punning words, Hikari couldn't help but glance at him.

"I'm not exactly a kind person."

After a while, she finally replied, but soon shifted the topic.

"By the way, you didn't go see the clan leader, what did you say?"

"And why do you want to see the commander here again?"

"My plan went very well; that guy is under a lot of pressure, and he actually daydreams about getting my support."

Yuzhi didn't mind Hikari changing the subject, but when mentioning that clan leader, a sneer appeared on his face.

"For this he even brought out a lot of things, but unfortunately everything he did was in vain."

"However, one can see that the clan's internal contradictions have grown somewhat large, which is quite suitable for us to do something next."

"That's fine; just tell me when it's time to act."

Hikari merely nodded upon hearing these; as long as everything progresses smoothly, that's good.

As for other things, she isn't interested; taking direct action fits her idea.

However, she also feels that this clan leader isn't doing a very good job.

"As for later going to the headquarters, I have some things to report; I just forgot earlier."

Yuzhi chuckled, then continued speaking.

"Moreover, I've confirmed one thing: in a few days we can return to the village."

This time seeing Minato Namikaze, on one hand it's to inform about Karin's mother, and on the other hand it's to find out how much longer they can leave.

Minato Namikaze's attitude toward Yuzhi remained very good, and when he heard Yuzhi tell him the information, he also became quite excited.

As a disciple of Ziraiye, he naturally understands just how valuable a member of the Uzumaki clan is!

As the fiancé of Uzumaki Kushina, he also knows the situation of the Uzumaki Clan; being able to find such a clansman would certainly make Kushina happy.

Yuzhi, thank you for telling me this; I will surely report everything truthfully.

Thanks, Jonin Minato Namikaze, but arranging for the rescued person also requires care; after all, I heard her situation isn't good.

Thanks for the reminder, Yuzhi; rest assured, I've got it under control.

Minato Namikaze found Yuzhi's words somewhat surprising; he always felt Yuzhi was hinting at something.

He didn't dare ask about those things, since he himself also knew the situation, so he merely gave assurances.

But he had decided in his mind to let his teacher and Kushina take care of that poor person after returning; at least that way there wouldn't be any problems.

Yuzhi didn't mind it much; after all, he was just speaking offhand—who knows if he really meant someone else, or if he was hinting at someone again?

After finishing that topic, Minato Namikaze also brought up some other things, such as this negotiation.

The negotiation was already drawing to a close; due to the appearance of the Mist Village and Ban's maneuver, this sped up the negotiation's progress.

Now only some details still need to be discussed in detail, but these issues no longer require the main force to remain here.

This means Yuzhi and the others can return to the village together with the main force!

This news naturally made Yuzhi very happy; after all, his reputation had pretty much been maxed out, and he had obtained what he needed.

Now he also wants to return to properly digest another part of【Divine Might】's talent, while also taking care of family matters.

Are we going back?

Hearing that, Hikari couldn't help but tilt her head, then after thinking she nodded.

Alright, this place really has nothing to offer, and I don't like this environment either.

I also don't like this war-torn environment.

Yuzhi knew that what Hikari meant was the war environment; back then she was forced to participate in various battles.

After all, we were both forced onto the battlefield, so I can somewhat understand your feelings.

Yeah, after all, we have many things in common.

Hikari also nodded; they really have too many similarities, and now even their eyes are the same.

It's probably precisely this similarity, along with Yuzhi's kindness, that makes her trust this guy more and more.

After returning, tell me in detail about your past.

Suddenly, Yuzhi spoke softly.

Although you've mentioned some things, they aren't specific; as a friend, I want to learn more about your past, okay?

My past?

Hearing that, Hikari fell silent; a gentle breeze brushed past, and after a while she revealed a faint smile.

As an exchange, I also want to know about your affairs in more detail—how?

Then we'll talk about it when we go back?

Yeah, we'll talk about it when we go back.

PS: The Grass Country Battlefield has concluded; finally we can go back to cause some trouble.

Newbies beg for follows; now the followership will decide a book's fate—raising it is easy to kill it.

Thanks, all you big shots, Onz.

(End of chapter)