Two days later.
The arrival of the Konoha White Fang at the front lines greatly boosted the morale of the Konoha ninja.
To outsiders, Uchiha Yoru had merely been lucky enough to return to Konoha with Tsunade's squad for rest and recuperation.
As students who had graduated from the academy in the same year, the top-ranking Uchiha Yoru, Nawaki, and Minato Namikaze had each been assigned to one of the Third Hokage's disciples as their jonin instructor.
"Kid, move faster."
"Yes."
Along the way, perhaps because of the Intelligence Scroll from two days ago, Tsunade seemed to be in a rather foul mood lately.
Yet in the full bloom of her youth, with her pair of golden ponytails, Tsunade truly looked valiant and dashing.
Uchiha Yoru maintained a resolute expression as he vigilantly scanned their surroundings from time to time. The group hurried toward Konoha at top speed.
Perfected Demon Killer Technique
At this moment, sealed within Uchiha Yoru's mind was a forbidden technique that should not have existed at this time—and it was a perfected version at that.
He had obtained it in his previous life as the top salesman, using his spare time and a game's first-purchase bonus. Who would have thought he would end up in this world?
"Though this forbidden technique is powerful, its difficulty is equally tremendous, especially for a perfected forbidden technique."
Only after coming to this real ninja world did he understand that so-called forbidden techniques were all extremely dangerous ninjutsu.
He could use this forbidden technique to plunder and devour bloodlines, thereby strengthening himself. However, each devouring process likewise required a great deal of time for his body to fully integrate them.
"In that case, if I use the forbidden technique to devour bloodlines, I'll also need something like a gene-stabilizing potion."
At that thought, Uchiha Yoru's gaze drifted toward Tsunade, and a smile curled across his lips.
Wasn't there an enormous backer right in front of him? If nothing unexpected happened, after he used this forbidden technique for the first time, he would still have to rely on Tsunade.
After all, not only did he have no idea how long it would take to formulate such a potion using the Medical Ninjutsu he knew, but more importantly, this kind of potion was extremely expensive.
Several days later, the group finally returned to Konoha.
Senju Clan.
"Grandma Mito, whether this intelligence is true or false, Nawaki's safety must be taken seriously!"
After returning to the village, Tsunade followed her usual routine. She first went to the Hokage Building to hand in her mission, then returned to the clan grounds.
But when she returned to the clan grounds and found Uzumaki Mito, anger showed between her brows.
Uzumaki Mito now looked thoroughly aged. Even the Yin Seal between her brows could no longer stop the passage of time. It was clear that she had reached the end of her life.
Yet after hearing Tsunade's intelligence this time, a trace of solemnity appeared on Uzumaki Mito's kindly face.
"That old bastard Uchiha Setsuna really has changed a great deal!"
"Looks like that old ghost has truly learned his lesson—or perhaps he suffered quite a bit when he was locked up last time. He even knows how to hide in the shadows now!"
Uzumaki Mito's first thought was the change in this Uchiha Elder. He had actually begun resorting to schemes and tricks.
"Grandma! Nawaki, he—"
Tsunade was clearly somewhat nervous, but Uzumaki Mito merely snorted coldly.
"So impulsive. How could you ever accomplish anything important?"
Though Tsunade had a fiery temper, she was exceptionally well-behaved before Uzumaki Mito and could only sigh helplessly.
Uzumaki Mito, on the other hand, pondered for a moment before saying gravely:
"Nawaki's safety must certainly be taken seriously. But if someone is plotting in secret even while he is under Orochimaru's protection, Tsunade, you should understand the severity of this matter!"
This time, Tsunade also showed a solemn expression and nodded heavily.
"Among Konoha Jonin, few can suppress Orochimaru in strength. Moreover, Orochimaru is extremely alert. If someone truly wants to harm Nawaki from behind the scenes, then unless Nawaki never leaves the village—"
There were only thieves who stole for a thousand days; there was no guarding against thieves for a thousand days!
As she spoke, anger appeared on Tsunade's face.
"Damn it, do they really think the Senju Clan no longer exists?!"
Faced with Tsunade's fury, Uzumaki Mito fell silent. At last, she let out a faint sigh.
Though her status was noble, in the end, the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki was merely the village's weapon. How was her current situation any different from being imprisoned in Konoha?
"Tsunade, I am old. I do not have many years left. If this is true, then perhaps you can take this opportunity to send Nawaki away."
Uzumaki Mito sighed faintly, while Tsunade froze upon hearing it and stared at her grandmother in shock.
Yet Uzumaki Mito shook her head and sighed. "You can guard against this once, but what about next time?"
"Konoha no longer needs the Senju Clan of old."
The Senju of old!
Those words made Tsunade's heart sink. After remaining silent for a long while, she finally nodded and said in a low voice, "I understand."
The current Konoha had long ceased to be the era when the Senju Clan held absolute power!
"Finally back!"
Having returned to Konoha, Uchiha Yoru basked in the sunlight with an expression of blissful enjoyment.
The Land of Rain, where endless rain fell year-round, had been absolutely awful. Never before had he felt just how pleasant sunbathing was.
Though the Uchiha Clan was currently being ostracized, they had not yet been assigned to the outskirts of Konoha. Their clan grounds naturally lay in the most prosperous area at the village's center.
"Yoru, welcome home."
The instant Uchiha Yoru pushed open the door, a voice suddenly came from inside, making his expression stiffen at once.
"M-Mikoto... Sister Mikoto!"
Inside the house stood Uchiha Mikoto. She carried a standard Uchiha longsword on her back and wore a gentle smile, yet there was something off in her eyes.
The moment he saw Uchiha Mikoto, Uchiha Yoru's expression became somewhat rigid.
But Uchiha Mikoto had already stepped forward. With practiced ease, she reached out with both hands and directly cupped his cheeks.
This scene made Uchiha Yoru panic. "Sister Mikoto, don't! I still—"
Before he could finish, Uchiha Mikoto's hands pulled his eyelids apart. Her gentle smiling face remained soft as she said:
"Still no Eye Awakening? Yoru, you really are a little good-for-nothing."
A little good-for-nothing!
Had anyone ever seen a gentle, delicate girl speak so cruelly while wearing such a soft smile?
That was very Uchiha!
After all, an Uchiha's mind would be affected once their eyes awakened!
When he saw the two blood-red tomoe in Uchiha Mikoto's eye sockets, Uchiha Yoru revealed an expression of envy and helplessness.
Sure enough!
Uchiha Mikoto's Sharingan had evolved!
The awakening and evolution of the Sharingan were both accompanied by intense emotional upheaval, most often upon losing someone important or experiencing pain.
When the Sharingan awakened or evolved, special Chakra would surge from the brain and further stimulate the mind.
Especially for Uchiha ninja whose eyes had just awakened or evolved, their personalities were extremely unstable during this period. They became irritable and angry, and needed proper guidance to vent it.
"Sister Mikoto!"
The moment he closed the door, Uchiha Yoru viciously shoved Uchiha Mikoto to the ground, then pulled out the whip that had long been prepared in the house.
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