Complete Acceptance: B-Rank Mission

(Special update for ten thousand rewards)

Upon hearing this, Mitsuya Motoyoshi's eyes narrowed slightly, and he said coldly:

"You're so good to this old man. You're not a spy from another village, are you?"

Uchiha Tunan was stunned, then smiled slightly, took off his glasses, and activated his Sharingan.

Looking at the Three Tomoe swirling in Uchiha Tunan's eyes, Mitsuya Motoyoshi was shocked.

It took a long time for Mitsuya Motoyoshi to recover.

"I'm just an old fool, thinking too much.

What's there for anyone to be interested in about a poor old man like me?

Besides, you already have the Three Tomoe Sharingan. The Uchiha Clan would probably give you anything you want."

Mitsuya Motoyoshi chuckled self-deprecatingly, and while drinking his plain porridge, he explained to Uchiha Tunan:

"Gaining the recognition of a samurai is not an easy thing.

Samurai are a stubborn and faithful group. You need to understand what the Samurai Spirit is.

In fact, the Samurai Spirit refers to..."

Uchiha Tunan chewed his food while intently listening to Mitsuya Motoyoshi's explanation of the Samurai Spirit.

This was because Uchiha Tunan had basically given up on trying to gain Hatake Sakumo's approval through emotional appeals.

After all, Hatake Sakumo had Kakashi, and his feelings for his own son would always come first.

Uchiha Tunan could only think of ideological approval.

After all, the Great Elder of the Uchiha Clan's approval of him was likely based on ideology.

He believed he was the future hope of the Uchiha Clan and was nurturing him as his successor.

As for gaining approval through strength, it was probably only useful when encountering battle-hungry individuals.

Mitsuya Motoyoshi only gave a superficial explanation of the Samurai Spirit.

He said he would explain more profound content after Uchiha Tunan had digested it.

After the two finished their meal, Uchiha Tunan washed the bowls and chopsticks.

He then found a woolen blanket and draped it over Mitsuya Motoyoshi.

Mitsuya Motoyoshi looked at the woolen blanket on him with confusion.

"Why are you covering me with this?"

Uchiha Tunan smiled slightly and tucked a hot water bottle under Mitsuya Motoyoshi's blanket.

"It's cold outside, and you've been cooped up at home all day. I'll take you out for some fresh air."

"Uh... alright."

The two walked through the streets and alleys of Konohagakure like a grandfather and grandson.

Mitsuya Motoyoshi couldn't remember how long it had been since he had been out for a stroll.

Even on the rare occasions he went out, he would at most go to the corner grocery store to buy some daily necessities.

Along the way, the Konohagakure villagers on both sides began to point and whisper as soon as they saw Uchiha Tunan.

Mitsuya Motoyoshi noticed this and couldn't help but ask:

"Are they talking about you?"

Uchiha Tunan adjusted his glasses and said calmly, "Yes, people in the village have been talking about me everywhere recently."

This piqued Mitsuya Motoyoshi's interest, and his tone became a little lighter.

"I didn't expect you to be quite famous. Tell grandpa what it's all about."

A stiff smile appeared on Uchiha Tunan's face. He pursed his lips and said in a low voice, "I'll tell you next time."

Mitsuya Motoyoshi, being wise from age, naturally saw that Uchiha Tunan had something difficult to say and went along with it.

"Actually, I'm not that gossipy.

The air outside is just different."

Uchiha Tunan pushed Mitsuya Motoyoshi, following a mountain path to the top of the Hokage Rock to watch the sunrise.

The soft sunlight bathed them in gold, and Mitsuya Motoyoshi felt an unprecedented sense of comfort, as if he had become younger.

"The village has changed so much over the years."

Uchiha Tunan reached out and straightened the woolen blanket that was bunching up on Mitsuya Motoyoshi, agreeing, "It will change even more in the future."

A look of tenderness appeared on Mitsuya Motoyoshi's face, and he asked as if in a daze, "Tunan, do you know your chakra nature?"

Uchiha Tunan looked at the gradually bustling Konohagakure below the Hokage Rock and said calmly, "Why are you asking this, Grandpa Motoyoshi?"

"Just asking around."

Uchiha Tunan nodded and said casually, "I haven't officially tested it, but I seem to have lightning, fire, water, and earth chakra."

Mitsuya Motoyoshi frowned and said, "No wind affinity?"

Behind him, Uchiha Tunan's lips curved slightly.

"There should be."

"I see..." Mitsuya Motoyoshi seemed to be contemplating something.

"Grandpa Motoyoshi, I have to gather in half an hour. I'll take you home first."

"Alright."

In the days that followed.

Mitsuya Motoyoshi completely accepted Uchiha Tunan, and the two became like grandfather and grandson.

Mitsuya Motoyoshi even offered to pass down the ancestral Mitsuya Gale Slash to Uchiha Tunan.

However, Uchiha Tunan sternly refused, citing his young age and that his Sharingan had not yet been fully developed.

Uchiha Tunan completed missions with Namikaze Minato and Kakashi every morning.

In the afternoons, he would either spar at Kakashi's house or practice basic skills with Namikaze Minato.

For example, Water Walking, Tree Climbing, and how to refine Chakra more efficiently.

During the weekly team dinners, Kushina would also come to get acquainted and check in on Uchiha Tunan.

And every night, Uchiha Tunan would lock himself in his room to study the Instant Body Flicker Technique.

The training difficulty for this Secret Technique was extremely high; it not only required meeting the standards for ninjutsu, taijutsu, and genjutsu, but also sufficient talent and foundational knowledge.

For a long time, Uchiha Tunan hadn't even made any progress.

One day, the peaceful life was finally shattered.

In the Hokage's office, Hiruzen Sarutobi pushed a mission scroll in front of Namikaze Minato.

"Given your team's strength, this B-rank mission will be assigned to you."

Namikaze Minato frowned and asked doubtfully, "A B-rank mission? Isn't it a bit too early for them?"

Hiruzen Sarutobi took a drag from his cigarette and explained:

"This mission is special. Although it's a B-rank mission, it's just a simple protection mission, and there's a high probability of no ninja attacks."

Namikaze Minato asked, confused, "If there are no ninja, shouldn't this mission be C-rank?"

Hiruzen Sarutobi smiled without answering and tapped the reward section of the mission scroll with his finger.

Implying that the money was sufficient.

"The client for this protection mission is the Temple of Fire.

Master Digo of the Temple of Fire is traveling to the Temple of Soup for a Buddhist debate.

You will be responsible for protecting his personal safety.

Although this mission has little danger, you cannot let your guard down.

After all, Master Digo holds a high position and may very well become the next Abbot of the Temple of Fire.

I'm mainly counting on your rapid progress with the Flying Thunder God Technique; if any unexpected situation arises, you can protect Master Digo."

"Understood."

Namikaze Minato took the mission scroll and the village exit permit, then turned to Kakashi and Uchiha Tunan behind him and said, "This mission involves traveling far, so head home first to pack your things. We'll meet at the village entrance at 1 PM."

Uchiha Tunan nodded, and before leaving, he exchanged a subtle, knowing glance with Hiruzen Sarutobi.

Then, he left the Hokage's office with Namikaze Minato and Kakashi.