Planning a Major Event

The two girls blinked, both staring at Yang Xing in a daze.

Perhaps only this guy before them would be so brazen as to declare he wanted to keep a foot in both camps.

And perhaps only this guy would have the audacity to claim he could smooth over every single problem.

"What you intend to do is none of my business." Anko bit her lip; though she admired Yang Xing's expression, there were some things she would not change: "Let me be clear, I cannot get along with this girl, and I am not giving up."

"Me neither." Rin Nohara nodded heavily, her face rarely so serious.

"I know, and now isn't the time to dwell on that. You two go back first and give me some time—just a little time." Yang Xing lowered his voice, staring at them with a serious expression: "One week at most. By then, I will show you that what I said today wasn't just empty talk."

Perhaps it was Yang Xing's earnest face that touched Anko's heart.

Perhaps it was Yang Xing's confident, dashing demeanor that stirred Rin Nohara's heart.

Neither girl refused.

"Well, since you put it that way, I suppose I can give you some time."

"Mm, I am willing to give you time, Yang Xing-kun."

"Thanks." Yang Xing smiled faintly, watched them both, and turned to leave.

Although they were both clearly reluctant to part, he could not give up or compromise now.

If he didn't resolve this matter, how could he ever find a third or fourth girlfriend? Therefore, he had to do something earth-shattering—to show these two girls, and to show the entire Konoha.

Ultimately, he would make both girls acknowledge him and truly become his.

A long silence followed.

"Whew!" Yang Xing collapsed onto his bed, his body and mind exhausted beyond words: "Girls are truly too troublesome. Still, once you've made your move, don't let go. Besides, this is the Warring States period; if I want to find a few more girlfriends, who dares to say anything? Whoever does, I'll wipe them out first. Hahaha."

After laughing, Yang Xing had to face reality, because laughing alone wouldn't solve his problems.

"Well, the first issue is the gossip in Konoha, and then the matter of the Inuzuka Clan's family."

In this country, it wasn't just about mutual affection; with the various relationships between clans and the gathering of different factions, wanting two girlfriends was extremely difficult for the current Yang Xing.

Why should a boy who was merely an orphan have such capability?

Moreover, to make Rin Nohara and Anko acknowledge and accept it, he needed sufficient strength to make both girls submit.

"It all comes down to reputation, but under the weight of true power, these are just trifles. Rin, Anko, just wait and see." Yang Xing clenched his fist, pulled his phone from his chest pocket, his gaze filled with determination.

"Ninjutsu selection."

"Select Ninjutsu: Lightning Style, Chidori Current."

Lightning Style, Chidori Current (Enhanced Version): All emitted electrical currents increase by one million volts, and the user gains partial immunity to certain Lightning Style ninjutsu for a short period.

"I wonder what happens if I use the Evolution Fruit on a ninjutsu?"

Driven by curiosity, and with three Evolution Fruits to spare, Yang Xing directly upgraded the Chidori Current again.

Lightning Style, Chidori Current (Final Version): The range of all emitted electrical currents is doubled, chakra consumption is halved, voltage increases by ten million volts, and the user gains immunity to the vast majority of Lightning Style ninjutsu for a short period.

"Not bad. At the very least, the range has doubled; it counts as a large-scale weapon of mass destruction." Nodding as he looked at the Final Version of the Chidori Current, Yang Xing wore a very satisfied smile.

At this moment, he did not yet know the true terror of this Final Version of the Chidori Current.

After being busy for a while, Yang Xing went to sleep early. He needed to conserve his energy for the plan ahead; in a few days, he would be very busy.

Early the next morning.

At the home of the Uchiha Clan head.

"Oh, so this is where the Uchiha Clan head lives. It doesn't look like much compared to an ordinary house." Looking around, Yang Xing, who had followed a man in sunglasses inside, appeared very relaxed.

Seeing the visitor enter the courtyard and catching sight of his face, a young boy looked surprised: "Big Brother Yang Xing?"

"Yo, little Itachi, long time no see." Yang Xing raised his hand and greeted Itachi, who was practicing in the courtyard, with a smile.

"Mm, are you not doing missions, Big Brother Yang Xing?" The young Uchiha Itachi frowned, looking quite puzzled: "I heard that when those ninjas tried to invade Konoha last time, you helped out, right?"

"Haha, that's right."

"That's amazing. Oh, by the way, Big Brother Yang Xing, you don't know yet, do you?" Uchiha Itachi called out, proactively pulling Yang Xing toward a spot not far away: "Let me introduce you. This is my brother, my own biological brother."

In the side courtyard, a baby who had just turned one month old lay in a crib.

Looking at the little guy in the bassinet, Yang Xing couldn't help but find it amusing.

He had already mastered the Chidori Current, while the guy who originally invented the technique was still rolling around in a crib.

"How about it? Isn't he cute?" Itachi reached out a finger to poke the baby's cheek, a smile on his face.

"Well, he's cute for now." Yang Xing smiled faintly. Not wanting to chat further, he said directly to Itachi: "Alright, I didn't come here to play with you. I want to see your father."

"Father?" Itachi looked surprised.

Itachi was still puzzled as to why Yang Xing wanted to see his father.

Just then, Fugaku Uchiha happened to walk out from the living room.

"Itachi, what's the matter? Is someone outside?" Sliding the door open, Fugaku Uchiha frowned as he caught sight of Yang Xing and a man in sunglasses standing outside, yet he still stepped forward.

"I wonder what business the head of the Aburame Clan has with me?"

Although the Aburame Clan was quite declining, they were still a family of Konoha, so Fugaku Uchiha had to treat them with respect; furthermore, the Aburame Clan had made the greatest contribution during this recent Konoha protection operation.

"It's not me, it's this guy." Shibi Aburame shook his head, casting a faint glance at Yang Xing.

In truth, he didn't understand why Yang Xing had called him to the Uchiha Clan compound so early in the morning, but considering that Yang Xing had helped him kill an enemy last time and had spoken up for the Aburame Clan, Shibi Aburame had followed along without asking a single question.

Seeing the man point to this child, a look of surprise appeared on Fugaku Uchiha's face. Although he didn't think much of Yang Xing due to his young age, the attitude the Aburame Clan showed toward the boy forced Fugaku Uchiha to take a closer look.

A very unremarkable little brat. His chakra was outstanding for his age, but why did Shibi Aburame treat this kid with such respect?

"I wonder, what business do you have with me?" After a long silence, Fugaku Uchiha finally spoke.

"We can't exactly talk here, can we?" Yang Xing scanned his surroundings, the expression on his face truly not something a child should have.

Fugaku Uchiha understood that, regardless of the circumstances, both were honored guests, so he dared not neglect them and invited them into the house.