Fighting Over Favor, Tearing Off the Disguise

After school, Hyuga Senrin went straight home.

After all, she wanted to dress up nicely for her date with Uchiha Tunan.

Meanwhile, Uchiha Mina headed straight to the ramen shop where they had agreed to meet, waiting to ambush.

She was preparing to teach Hyuga Senrin a lesson.

Time flew by, and evening arrived.

Kakashi's house.

Uchiha Tunan's Three Tomoe spun as he leaped, easily dodging a hand that shot out from the ground.

He feigned breathlessness, looking at Kakashi who emerged from the earth and said:

"Kakashi, your beheading technique is getting more proficient. I almost couldn't dodge it."

Although they were practicing the Hatake-style swordsmanship with wooden swords, it was normal for ninjas to use ninjutsu during practice.

"Your Taijutsu is much stronger than before, but your Chakra is still too little," Kakashi said, believing Uchiha Tunan had reached his limit. He put away his wooden sword, ending their practice for the day.

Uchiha Tunan wore a humble expression and said with a smile:

"Compared to you, Kakashi, I'm still far behind. Besides having a Sharingan, I'm basically useless.

Let's call it a day. I promised Senrin I'd have dinner with her."

Kakashi nodded and saw Uchiha Tunan out of the small courtyard.

Leaving the Hatake residence, Uchiha Tunan walked towards the ramen shop they had agreed upon.

At the same time, several White Pigeons perched in a nearby bush took flight, beginning to scout the route for Uchiha Tunan.

There was basically no danger in Konoha, especially not in broad daylight.

It was just that Uchiha Tunan had always lacked a sense of security.

These Ninja Beast White Doves were rarely idle.

On a commercial street, Hyuga Senrin walked with anticipation.

After school, she had gone home, washed up, and even changed into new clothes she had never worn before.

Hyuga Senrin walked slowly.

This road was the only way from Kakashi's house to the ramen shop.

Perhaps Uchiha Tunan would appear behind her at any moment.

As a girl, if she arrived at the ramen shop alone too early to wait, people might gossip.

It would be best to enter the shop together with Tunan-kun.

Hyuga Senrin thought to herself.

However, just as she reached a corner on the commercial street.

A slender hand suddenly appeared beside her, pulling the distracted Hyuga Senrin into a small alley.

"Bang."

Caught off guard, Hyuga Senrin lost her balance and fell hard to the ground.

Her new clothes were stained.

As Hyuga Senrin glared angrily at the person who had appeared, a kunai was placed at her throat.

Hyuga Senrin looked closely and saw that it was Uchiha Mina.

"What do you want," Hyuga Senrin said, glaring at Uchiha Mina.

"Hmph, stay away from Tunan-kun from now on."

Just as Hyuga Senrin was about to retort, she suddenly realized something. At this time, Tunan-kun should be arriving soon.

This meant that Tunan-kun might pass by this alley entrance at any moment.

Then...

The next moment, Hyuga Senrin suppressed her anger and said pitifully:

"How could you do this? We're classmates."

"Get rid of that disgusting act. Tunan-kun is only so simple-minded that he's been deceived by you.

A mere bitch from the Hyuga Branch Family, trying to seduce a genius of the Uchiha Clan.

Who gave you the guts? Go look in the mirror."

"You... you're too much."

"Do you really think I wouldn't dare to kill you?" Uchiha Mina pushed the kunai forward, stopping just short of piercing Hyuga Senrin's skin.

A White Pigeon happened to fly overhead.

At this very moment, Uchiha Tunan had reached the entrance of this commercial street.

Suddenly, Uchiha Tunan's steps faltered, and he stopped at the street entrance.

Through the eyes of the Ninja Beast White Dove, Uchiha Tunan saw everything that happened in the alley.

Are these two snacks fighting over jealousy?

Uchiha Tunan stroked his chin, considering whether he should play the hero and save the damsel.

Hyuga Senrin, Uchiha Mina.

Byakugan, Sharingan.

Hmm, the Sharingan can't merge with the Byakugan, so Hyuga Senrin isn't very useful.

On the contrary, Uchiha Mina, if cultivated properly, might be able to awaken the Sharingan before the Third War.

And then contribute her strength to me.

Since Hyuga Senrin isn't of much use, I'll ignore her. It doesn't matter if she dies.

Having made up his mind, Uchiha Tunan turned and walked down another path, planning to take a detour to the ramen shop.

In the alley.

Faced with Uchiha Mina's threat, Hyuga Senrin was like a kitten being bullied, cowering in the corner and trembling.

"Mina, I just wanted to thank Tunan-kun for tutoring me. I didn't have any other intentions," Hyuga Senrin said, wiping her tears.

Uchiha Mina frowned and put away her kunai.

Did I overthink it?

Is this bitch really not faking it?

Is there really someone this naive and delicate in this world?

Although Uchiha Mina felt in her heart that Hyuga Senrin was faking it, what was the point of pretending now, in this situation?

"Fine, then promise me you won't talk to Tunan-kun ever again."

Uchiha Mina's words were full of dominance.

After all, she was a legitimate Uchiha clanswoman. Even as a woman, her personality wasn't that different.

She might act a little gentler in front of Uchiha Tunan, but in front of other women, she was still just as strong.

Hyuga Senrin, with a look of vulnerability, raised her head, glanced at the sky, and then looked towards the alley entrance.

At this time, Tunan-kun still hadn't passed by.

Did he take another route?

The vulnerability in Hyuga Senrin's eyes vanished, and she slowly stood up.

"Why are you standing up? Hurry up and speak."

The next moment.

"Bang."

Hyuga Senrin struck Uchiha Mina's chest with her palm.

Uchiha Mina felt a sharp pain, and her entire body slammed against the wall.

Her meridians were blocked, and she couldn't muster any Chakra.

Her kunai clattered to the ground.

Uchiha Mina looked up at the slowly approaching Hyuga Senrin in disbelief.

"You... how is this possible."

Hyuga Senrin's face was cold, veins bulging around her eyes. She squatted down, picked up the kunai from the ground.

Then, she gripped the kunai in reverse, pressed the tip against Uchiha Mina's chin, leaned close to Uchiha Mina's ear, and said in a chilling voice:

"Tunan-kun is mine. If you dare to set your sights on him again..."

"I'll kill you..."

After speaking, Hyuga Senrin released the kunai and threw it on the ground.

She brushed the dust off her clothes and left the alley.

In the ramen shop, Uchiha Tunan sat at his table, constantly observing the situation in the alley.

To be honest, he knew that Uchiha Mina and Hyuga Senrin both liked him and might put on an act in front of him.

But he hadn't expected Hyuga Senrin to be such a good actress.

Before, Uchiha Tunan had thought she was like Hinata.

But the result...

"Hiss~ As expected, the prettier the woman, the more deceitful they are," Uchiha Tunan muttered.

He resolved to be more wary of the women in this world from now on.

She actually managed to deceive him. He needed to review "Essential Spy Disguise Techniques" thoroughly when he got back.

"Tunan-kun, sorry I'm late."

Hyuga Senrin trotted all the way to the ramen shop, standing beside Uchiha Tunan, panting. Her flushed little face looked especially adorable to anyone who didn't know what was going on.

"It's okay, I just got here too. Come on, sit down and rest."

Uchiha Tunan gentlemanly stood up, placed his hands on Hyuga Senrin's shoulders, and helped her to a seat.

Uchiha Tunan then gently sat beside her, picked up the kettle, and leaned slightly towards Hyuga Senrin to pour her a cup of water.

He thoughtfully asked, "Don't rush to eat right after running. Drink some water to calm down first."

"Tunan-kun." Hyuga Senrin looked at Uchiha Tunan, her eyes full of little stars.

This wasn't an act; it was genuine emotion.

You are mine, and you can only be mine.

A waitress from the ramen shop walked over and asked, "What would you two like to eat?"

Uchiha Tunan turned his head and asked in his magnetic voice, "Senrin, what do you want to eat?"

Looking into Uchiha Tunan's eyes, so close, and hearing his magnetic voice, Hyuga Senrin felt dizzy, as if she would pass out at any second.

"I... I'm fine with anything."

Uchiha Tunan nodded and said, "I came here a few times with my mother when I was little, so I'll order for you."