Uchiha Naori Meets Minamoto Kaori

"Let me explain, Lord Takeyasu."

"I didn't do anything."

"I'm innocent."

"I was even forced."

"I was just touched!"

Tachibana extended her cat paws, trying to hold back her male owner who was leaving without looking back, using Body Flicker. A series of mournful cries came from the cat's mouth.

(So cute, I want to pet it.)

(It must be Young Lord Takeyasu's Ninja Cat. I should ask about the situation.)

Tachibana's pitiful and beautiful appearance made Uchiha Naori, who was idle, feel a tingling in her hands.

Sensing the "ill-intentioned" purple-haired girl nearby with her keen cat instincts, Tachibana, startled like a startled bird, jumped away with a meow, arching her back and warily watching Uchiha Naori tilt her head.

Tachibana said indignantly, "Princess Kaori always has this cute, clueless expression that lures me into her trap!"

The bristling Tachibana recalled that after leaving Uchiha Takeyasu's embrace, she inexplicably found Minamoto Kaori.

After all, she was Uchiha Takeyasu's future wife, so she was a little worried that the other party might get hurt.

Although Tachibana was weak, Tachibana was also very brave!

Then she was captured by the other party's extremely deceptive beautiful face, no, she was deceived.

Finally, she was deeply ensnared in Minamoto Kaori's clutches, unable to extricate herself, until she was Summoned back by Uchiha Takeyasu.

Tachibana lowered her head and sniffed the sweet scent all over herself, her cat face immediately drooping as if her entire cat life had lost all hope.

If she put herself in Uchiha Takeyasu's shoes, if she dared to have the scent of a cat she didn't recognize, no, even a cat she recognized, on him, Tachibana would get angry.

Seeing the flustered Tachibana, Uchiha Naori, though not understanding the situation, still extended a helping hand as the gentle and kind girl she was.

"Um, if you're looking for Young Lord Takeyasu, I can help you."

A gentle yet cool female voice reached the cat's ears. Tachibana's heart leaped with joy. She looked at the Uchiha's Gunbai clan symbol on the other party, then hesitated again and vigorously shook her cat head.

"No, I can't be with you all anymore. Tachibana belongs to Lord Takeyasu!"

"Tachibana? What a nice name."

Uchiha Naori couldn't help but think of her own Ninja Cat.

Her Ninja Cat not only grew up ugly but was also very annoying.

Last night, it complained to her about its lack of ambition and why it still couldn't awaken its Mangekyo, making the girl almost want to hit it.

Compared to Tachibana, who was completely devoted to Uchiha Takeyasu, Uchiha Naori deeply felt that there was a gap between Ninja Cats.

"I'm not talking to you anymore. I'm going to find Princess Kaori and let Lord Takeyasu know that I'm not a promiscuous cat, and I wasn't randomly touched by outsiders."

Tachibana got up and left, making Uchiha Naori curious and follow.

They passed through the severely damaged streets and arrived about three to four hundred meters in front of the Konoha embassy. The Daimyo's envoy group was being led back by members of the Senju Clan.

Tachibana took a breath and slowly walked towards the envoy group. The startled envoy group didn't pay attention to a fat orange cat, letting her approach. Then Tachibana leaped, almost not making it onto the carriage.

Seeing this scene from afar, Uchiha Naori covered her mouth and chuckled—she never expected that the Ninja Cat of the decisive and shrewd Young Lord Takeyasu would be so cute.

(If I marry Young Lord Takeyasu, Tachibana will be my Ninja Cat too.)

With such a shy thought, Uchiha Naori suddenly saw Tachibana being picked up into the carriage by a pair of fair wrists. Before long, the envoy group stopped in front of the Konoha embassy. A petite girl wearing a veil, holding Tachibana in her arms, emerged from the carriage.

Recalling Tachibana's words, "not outsiders," Uchiha Naori slightly furrowed her delicate brows, concealed her aura, and flashed away, beginning to gather intelligence, which meant eavesdropping.

Back in her room, with no outsiders present, Minamoto Kaori removed her veil and happily kissed Tachibana, "Tachibana suddenly disappearing from my arms startled me."

"I was Summoned away by Lord Takeyasu."

The girl's technique was completely different from Uchiha Takeyasu's. The former was gentle and comfortable, while the latter was rough yet made her tingle. Tachibana liked both.

But now was not the time to enjoy herself. Tachibana quickly said, "Princess Kaori is Lord Takeyasu's fiancée, and she should give me..."

"Fiancée?!"

Two voices spoke in unison in the room. Uchiha Naori, who revealed her presence, looked at the charming and lovely Minamoto Kaori with black hair and red eyes.

Minamoto Kaori was also looking in surprise at the cold and elegant, tall Uchiha Naori with purple hair and black eyes.

"Meow."

Tachibana didn't know why she suddenly felt that something bad was about to happen, but her instinct to obey and avoid danger was definitely correct. She immediately used Summoning Jutsu to return to the ruined open area.

In the room without the big-mouthed cat, Uchiha Naori looked intently at Minamoto Kaori. The other party was not tall and had no curves, but her extremely beautiful and cold face erased all flaws.

Coupled with her princess status, she was undoubtedly an unparalleled beauty.

Having been introduced by the two elders and holding a good impression of Uchiha Takeyasu, she said softly, "I am Uchiha Naori. The orange cat just now is the Summoning Beast of our clan's Young Lord, Uchiha Takeyasu."

Uchiha Naori concentrated, adopting the sharp gaze of someone interrogating a criminal.

"So, about Young Lord Takeyasu's fiancée, Princess Kaori, can you tell me what's going on?"

Minamoto Kaori composed herself.

In just these few short hours, she first encountered a talking Ninja Cat, then blood-red samurai rose from the ground, causing everyone to begin a hasty retreat.

And finally, there was the purple-haired beautiful young lady who suddenly appeared. Minamoto Kaori's capacity to accept things was growing stronger and stronger.

(So Tachibana is his cat. No wonder it suddenly came looking for me.)

With a calm expression, Minamoto Kaori noticed that Uchiha Naori had no intention of attacking. Being part of the Uchiha Clan herself, she had no thought of calling for help. Blinking her blood-gem-like eyes, her voice was clear and melodious.

"I am merely following my father's arrangements to marry the Young Lord of the Uchiha Clan, that is, Lord Takeyasu."

Uchiha Naori narrowed her eyes, and the air in the room instantly became heavy. She seemed to sense Minamoto Kaori's discomfort, and the imposing aura she had let out was withdrawn by Uchiha Naori.

She also realized something: Tachibana was Uchiha Takeyasu's Ninja Cat. This meant that Uchiha Takeyasu likely knew about this matter. No, he definitely knew.

What was Uchiha Takeyasu's attitude?

Would he readily accept, or would he outright refuse?

With her mind in turmoil, Uchiha Naori glanced at the frail Minamoto Kaori, who couldn't even withstand her aura's pressure. A strange emotion began to grow within her.

On one hand, her lifelong education dictated that the Daimyo was supreme. On the other hand, there was the noble princess before her, whom she could kill with a casual flick of her wrist, and the envy that arose in her heart.

Envy, because with Minamoto Kaori's status and beauty, almost no one could refuse her marriage proposal.

Most likely, the Young Lord Takeyasu, whom she held good feelings for, would marry Minamoto Kaori.

As these three emotions intertwined in her heart, Uchiha Naori couldn't help but walk forward slowly, gazing at the petite girl who was a head shorter than her. Her black eyes were like a deep, dark pool.

"Princess Kaori, I will be waiting for you at the Uchiha Clan."

Minamoto Kaori, understanding what was implied, returned a calm gaze and smiled sweetly, like a hundred flowers blooming.

"Lady Naori, I look forward to meeting you at the Uchiha Clan."