I Don't Regret

Uchiha Kei's return to Konoha did not cause much of a stir. On the frontline of the Land of Grass, the deeds of Uchiha Kei and his team had long since spread. Almost every Konoha ninja participating in the war knew just how formidable this Imp was!

Their mission had been classified, but as the war situation stabilized, these Konoha ninjas had come to understand that their mission had essentially been to go "die" behind enemy lines.

Yet, even with such a mission, Uchiha Kei and the three Imps of his squad had displayed extraordinary intelligence, rescuing at least fifteen Konoha captives.

Furthermore, when Minato's Squad suffered casualties, they stepped in as reserve members and helped complete the mission that would end the entire war!

Not only that, but the achievements of Uchiha Kei and his two companions were even more exaggerated!

Because of Uchiha Kei's Decision, a group of Konoha ninjas suddenly appeared in the Iwa Ninja rear, disrupting their military morale and dealing a blow to the spirit of the Iwa Ninja frontline troops.

Afterward, Uchiha Kei and his team raided the defensive line set up by the Iwa Ninja, nearly wiping out the entire squad of Kitsuchi, the son of the Third Tsuchikage.

Although Namikaze Minato provided the rescue in the end, it was clear that these Imps possessed immense strength.

In the end, even with only three members left, Uchiha Kei and his team still completed their mission.

Namikaze Minato defeated and captured the Five-Tails Jinchuriki, accelerating the end of the war, while the Commoner Ninja Imai Kenta blew up the Kannabi Bridge.

As for Uchiha Kei, he was even more outrageous; he killed Gari of the Iwa Ninja Demolition Unit, and then, while surrounded by the Ishi-mizu-shu Squad that had returned to defend, he wiped out all four of them!

Although Uchiha Kei had looked quite wretched—on the day Namikaze Minato brought him back, he had been so exhausted he simply collapsed—no one dared to mock him. There was no telling how many Konoha ninjas had suffered at the hands of the Iwa Ninja he had killed.

Whether it was Gari of the Demolition Unit or the Ishi-mizu-shu Squad, their hands were stained with the blood of countless Konoha ninjas; some of those victims might have been their own friends or Companions.

By killing those Iwa Ninja, Uchiha Kei had avenged them. This left them feeling both shocked and grateful, and they were naturally happy to see Uchiha Kei returning to Konoha.

Such a talent had already done so much on the frontline; the rest could be left for them to handle.

It had to be said that ordinary ninjas were truly quite endearing. Only the core of Konoha had rotted from within; its exterior remained "Flourishing."

"It is precisely that which makes it all the more lethal."

After resting honestly on a stone bed for a few days, Uchiha Kei was finally able to get up and move around properly.

Half a month of Toil and endless combat, combined with consuming so many Ration Pills and even medicine from the Akimichi Clan toward the end, had pushed his body to its limit.

Even after resting for several days, Uchiha Kei knew his condition had not fully recovered. He would need at least another week of rest and recuperation to return to the state he was in before he set out.

But it didn't matter now. Uchiha Kei no longer had to risk his life on the battlefield; he would be returning to Konoha tomorrow.

Therefore, even though the Medical Ninja at the field hospital didn't want Uchiha Kei moving around, they couldn't stop him since he was tired of lying down. He was restricted to only light activity within the Position; training and combat were out of the question.

As he walked out, countless Konoha ninjas greeted him upon seeing him. Although Uchiha Kei didn't feel much about such things, he maintained a smile and responded to each one.

Even if he didn't care deep down, responding with a smile to everyone who showed him goodwill was a basic Quality.

This way, the other party will feel a sense of 'being recognized' in their heart. Then, whether you are asking for a favor or having the other party help you with something, it will be much easier.

The quality of these Konoha Ninja is not bad, and most of them are from commoner ninja backgrounds. Their thoughts are the simplest and purest, and it is very necessary to 'maintain good relations' with them.

"Hmm?" As they walked, Uchiha Kei suddenly saw an acquaintance—Yamanaka Masato.

He wasn't wearing his combat uniform either, and was wrapped in bandages all over his body, looking as if he had been severely injured.

Uchiha Kei had originally thought that Yamanaka Masato should have died. Otherwise, when they broke through the Iwa Ninja defense line and faced the Kitsuchi Squad directly, they should have been there to tie down some of the Iwa Ninja's attention, instead of letting Uchiha Kei and his clones solve the problem themselves.

But now it seemed that this guy was clearly not dead, but the situation was not so good either.

"Yamanaka Jonin, long time no see." Thinking this, Uchiha Kei went up to greet him.

"Ah, it's Kei-kun." Yamanaka Masato was stunned for a moment, but when he saw Uchiha Kei, he immediately smiled: "Well done, I heard you even killed Ishi-mizu-shu's squad. Amazing!"

"You flatter me," Uchiha Kei said humbly, shaking his head, showing no hint of arrogance.

The Ishi-mizu-shu Squad had a good reputation on the Land of Grass battlefield. They had killed quite a few Konoha Ninja.

Their squad of four worked together with great coordination, their offense and defense were integrated, and each of them was a capable Jonin. They had existed for as long as Konoha and Iwa had been fighting.

It was just that they were unlucky enough to run into Uchiha Kei, who had activated his Mangekyo, and he had ambushed them without any warning. Otherwise, they probably wouldn't have been defeated so easily, right?

"Yamanaka Jonin, what happened to you?"

Uchiha Kei didn't want to dwell on the issue of that squad anymore. The wounds on those guys couldn't withstand scrutiny, and Uchiha Kei was too exhausted to destroy the corpses. Fortunately, the corpses were likely taken back by the Iwa Ninja.

"Ah, I was surrounded." Yamanaka Masato glanced at the bandages on his body nonchalantly: "Just call me Masato, Kei-kun. I broke a few ribs, and my limbs also have a certain degree of fracture, but fortunately, I made it back alive. It's a pity about the others..."

Uchiha Kei fell silent. It seemed that the Bait Squad had likely all been buried in the Land of Grass.

Uchiha Kei still remembered the Jonin named Kageyama Kosuke, the Jonin who was inspired by the 'Will of Fire'. He wondered if he regretted it.

However, whether others regretted it or not, Uchiha Kei didn't know. He only knew that his choice was indeed correct. Even with so many Jonin and Chunin on the mission, the final result was only one person returning alive with severe injuries.

It was imaginable that if Uchiha Kei had stayed there, his fate might not have been much better. He might even have been buried in some unknown forest.

"Even though I let others die in my place, I don't regret it. I can only say that life has dreams, and everyone shines in their own way."