Chapter 69: Uchiha Jin Has a Headache!

Everyone wore expressions of shock.

Clearly.

No one expected Uchiha Jin's past to have been so miserable.

Especially Itachi and Obito.

As members of the Uchiha clan, they knew better than anyone what treatment Uchiha members should receive.

"What... is the clan doing?" Obito couldn't help but complain.

Indeed.

Even he couldn't bear to see Uchiha Jin's plight.

Itachi remained silent.

Though he also felt anger, this was a clan matter, and as the son of the clan head, it was not appropriate for him to speak out freely.

Minato Namikaze frowned slightly.

However.

He too offered no opinion, staying silent like Itachi.

Though he felt some sympathy for Uchiha Jin's suffering, there were many in the Hidden Leaf Village who had suffered far worse than Jin.

Born a commoner, he had witnessed true misery.

Besides.

This was an internal Uchiha clan matter; as someone aligned with the Hokage, he truly found it difficult to say much.

Otherwise, stirring up opposition between the Uchiha and the village would be truly disastrous.

With that thought, he smiled softly.

"Aoi, Itachi're overthinking it."

"Lord Jin has no need for our pity; he is now a Mangekyo Sharingan wielder and has risen to become a senior elder of the Uchiha."

"The hardships of those 663 hours have now become nourishment, allowing Lord Jin to grow utterly powerful."

"Of course, I would be delighted to make friends with Lord Jin."

"So rest assured, leave it to me!"

Minato Namikaze spoke solemnly.

Just as he said, Uchiha Jin needed no one's pity, for he was already a strong man.

However, likewise.

He truly did not mind making friends with Uchiha Jin; as for the reason, it was quite simple.

Unlike other Uchiha, Uchiha Jin lacked the Uchiha's common flaw; he was not so proud and arrogant.

Even now that he had become a powerful figure, he could still associate with commoners like Aoi and Shou Da, and was even willing to help them with their work.

Such behavior earned him great favor.

For someone like him who aspired to become Hokage, he also hoped the village and the Uchiha could coexist peacefully.

Meanwhile.

As Minato Namikaze spoke, Nohara Rin immediately voiced her support, showing she too was willing to befriend Uchiha Jin.

She was inherently kind.

After hearing Uchiha Jin's past, her heart immediately softened.

"Sister Aoi, I too am willing to befriend Lord Jin," Nohara Rin quickly raised her hand.

"Since Rin has said so much," Obito fell silent for a moment, then immediately patted his chest: "Then I, the great Obito, will reluctantly agree to make friends with Uchiha Jin."

Kakashi Hatake's mouth twitched.

Regarding his two companions, he didn't know how to criticize them.

"Kakashi, what about Itachi?" Ayame spoke up.

Kakashi Hatake: "..."

He was completely bewildered.

Was there anything left for him to do?

His mind went blank, and for a moment he didn't know what to say.

He was naturally bad at expressing emotions, and especially due to the influence of his father's suicide, he had become even more extreme than before.

Although under the guidance of Minato Namikaze and the influence of Rin Nohara and Obito's friendship, the darkness in his heart had diminished significantly compared to before.

But...

When it came to making friends with Uchiha Jin, he still couldn't muster any interest.

Even though he had misunderstood him before, and even though Jin seemed to be in a worse situation than himself.

Still.

For him to simply shout out and make friends like Obito and Rin Nohara did...

Sorry, impossible!

He felt that was far too childish.

"Kakashi, Itachi should make more friends," Minato Namikaze smiled. "Listen to your teacher; Itachi can't go wrong!"

"I..." Kakashi fell silent, but still nodded: "Alright, I understand."

Seeing this, Ayame was naturally delighted.

The group laughed and joked like this, and about ten minutes later, Uchiha Jin arrived carrying their food.

"The ramen is ready, everyone, please enjoy!"

Uchiha Jin's expression remained calm.

Regarding Minato Namikaze, the protagonist's father, to be honest, he was quite interested.

However.

He, who only wanted to lie flat like a salted fish, didn't want to interact with these plot characters.

So after putting down the ramen, he prepared to turn around and leave.

"Jin, wait a moment." Ayame grabbed him and immediately spoke: "These are the new friends I found for Itachi."

"This is Jounin Minato Namikaze, this is Rin Nohara, Kakashi, Obito..."

"It's no wonder your sister says Itachi're such a failure; Itachi're so old yet don't have a single friend."

"Your life is truly a failure."

"But, it doesn't matter."

"With your sister here, I'll handle everything for Itachi."

"Quick, say hello to these friends of yours."

Uchiha Jin felt as if he had been struck by lightning.

Good heavens?

What the heck?

This girl Ayame, seeing me lonely, has actually prepared to find me friends?

But, damn it.

Which kind of friends need to be introduced like this?

And besides, I don't need them!

A person who either defects or goes head-to-head with the Hokage, what friends does he need?

Friendships and bonds, to be honest, are just burdens to him.

Most importantly, even if we take ten thousand steps back.

Even if Itachi really want to introduce friends to me, why couldn't Itachi find anyone else?

Why did it have to be Minato's team?

Plot characters represent trouble.

And people like those in Minato's team are even more important figures in the main storyline.

Not a single one of them represents anything other than major trouble!

He would rather run away than make friends with them.

Thinking of this, his head began to ache.

What should he do?

Just as he was thinking, Minato Namikaze spoke first.

"Hello, Jin-san."

"I am Minato Namikaze. I have heard of Itachi on the battlefield for a long time."

"Itachi single-handedly wiped out the Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist, thus completely ending the Mist battlefield."

"I am very happy to make friends with Itachi!"

As Minato Namikaze spoke, Rin Nohara and Obito immediately followed suit.

Even Kakashi.

Out of consideration for everyone, he also took the initiative to say hello.

Uchiha Jin's mouth twitched.

Though he was a hundred thousand times unwilling, since the other had taken the initiative to greet him, what more could he say?

Moreover, he understood.

Ayame meant well, and he had to accept such kindness.

"That's an exaggeration."

"In fact, Uchiha Shisui and the entire squad deserve credit too. Without everyone's help, I could never have truly succeeded."

"It's a pleasure to meet Itachi all."

"..."

A faint smile played on his face.

Since he could no longer refuse, he could only chat briefly with the group, smiling.

He was refined and amiable.

Though he rarely made friends, the memories of his past life remained.

Naturally, he was adept at conversing with the others.

In a very short time, they all grew familiar with one another.

Minato Namikaze was also very pleased with Jin.

He lacked the common flaws of the Uchiha; on the contrary, he was humble and easygoing to be around.

To be honest,

he truly didn't seem like an Uchiha!

For a friend like this, he was certainly willing to form a bond.

After a brief period of interaction, Minato Namikaze completely dropped his guard, a faint smile appearing on his face as he chatted freely with Jin.