Traveling Together

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(Wu Yue, fourth update!)

If Uchiha Yue wants to test whether he can use Shadow Clone for training, he first needs a safe training environment.

After all, using Shadow Clone for training carries certain risks, and since Uchiha Yue is currently on a mission outside Konoha, he naturally cannot take the risk of conducting the experiment. Therefore, Uchiha Yue plans to complete the high-level missions assigned by Kushina Uzumaki before returning to Konoha to try using Shadow Clone for training.

Now, Uchiha Yue and the others are about to carry out their second major mission, which is also to wipe out a bandit gang.

However, the bandit gang that Uchiha Yue and his group were tasked with eliminating this time didn't have a stable base like the Gale Bandit Group. Therefore, Uchiha Yue and Minato Namikaze first needed to gather intelligence on the bandit gang, and only when the bandits showed up could they possibly complete this major mission.

During the investigation, Uchiha Yue and Hatake Kakashi had ample time to digest the lessons learned from their previous battle, and even improve their strength in the process. For example, Uchiha Yue could use the Uzumaki Clan Secret Technique to enhance his mental energy and further strengthen his power while investigating the bandit gang.

However, just as Uchiha Yue was following in Minato Namikaze's footsteps, leading the way, Hatake Kakashi suddenly appeared in front of him. And just as Uchiha Yue looked at Hatake Kakashi with slight confusion, Hatake Kakashi took out a scroll from his ninja Uchiha Yue pouch and said, "Tsuki, you won yesterday's bet. I'll give you the scroll of the Hatake Sword Style now."

Without waiting for Uchiha Yue's reply, Hatake Kakashi placed the scroll of the Hatake Sword Style in his hand and continued, "Our original agreement was for you to read the third part of the Hatake Sword Style. However, since we are still on a mission, I'll leave the scroll with you for safekeeping until the mission is over. You can return it to me then."

"Uh... Kakashi."

Seeing that Hatake Kakashi still remembered the duel, Uchiha Yue was slightly taken aback, and then was about to return the scroll of the Hatake Sword Style to Hatake Kakashi.

Undoubtedly, after obtaining the Uzumaki Clan's secret technique from Kushina Uzumaki, Uchiha Yue had no need for the Hatake Sword Style to enhance his strength. Therefore, Uchiha Yue originally intended to do Hatake Kakashi a favor and selectively forget about the previous bet. Unexpectedly, Hatake Kakashi, such a proud person, had no intention of reneging at all, and even readily handed over the clan's secret technique, the Hatake Sword Style, to Uchiha Yue.

Looking at the Hatake Sword Style in his hand, Uchiha Yue was slightly tempted. However, he knew he already had a lot to learn, and adding the Hatake Sword Style to his repertoire might lead to him trying to do too much at once. Therefore, Uchiha Yue prepared to return the scroll of the Hatake Sword Style to Hatake Kakashi. But before Uchiha Yue could finish speaking, Hatake Kakashi had already returned to Kushina Uzumaki's side, providing cover from the rear.

Left with no other choice, Uchiha Yue put the scroll of the Hatake Sword Style into his ninja tool pouch, intending to learn it when he had time to enhance his own strength. It's important to understand that the Hatake Sword Style was the one that made Konoha's White Fang, Hatake Sakumo, famous throughout the Shinobi World. It was impossible for Uchiha Yue not to be tempted; otherwise, he wouldn't have asked Hatake Kakashi to use the Hatake Sword Style in their initial duel.

However, when Minato Namikaze saw Uchiha Yue put away the Hatake Sword Style scroll, a serious expression suddenly appeared on his face. Then, as Minato Namikaze shifted his gaze to Uchiha Yue, he immediately said to Uchiha Yue, "Tsuki, you're training a bit too many things right now, which is very detrimental to your development. Therefore, I hope you can formulate a training plan for this stage, first fully exploring your own strengths, and then training what interests you."

"Yes, I know, Minato- kun."

Hearing Minato Namikaze's words, Uchiha Yue nodded heavily and said, "I know I've mastered quite a few things, but when I encounter something interesting, I inevitably study it a little. Don't worry, Minato- kun, I'll only glance at Kakashi's Hatake Sword Style and then return it to him. After all, it's a secret technique of the Hatake Clan, and as a member of the Uchiha Clan, I can't just learn it casually."

When Uchiha Yue arrived, Minato Namikaze smiled slightly at him before continuing on his way to find the bandit gang.

However, despite gathering a full swathe of intelligence, Uchiha Yue, Minato Namikaze, and the others still couldn't find any trace of the bandit gang.

It was as if that bandit gang had completely vanished within the Land of Fire!

Seeing that the bandit group hadn't appeared, Kushina Uzumaki, with her slightly irritable temperament, became somewhat annoyed and suggested completing the remaining tasks. However, with Minato Namikaze present, Kushina Uzumaki was destined to be unable to do so. Moreover, just when Uchiha Yue and the others were completely unable to gather any trace of the Uchiha Yue group, a caravan from another country appeared within their sight.

"Huh? There's a caravan here?"

Upon seeing the caravan appear, Minato Namikaze frowned slightly and said, "The route this caravan is taking is exactly the same route the bandit gang we're looking for is using. It seems this caravan isn't afraid of the bandit gang appearing at all! In that case, we can travel with this caravan and see if we can lure out the bandit gang we're looking for!"

Then, Minato Namikaze's gaze shifted to Uchiha Yue, and he continued, "Yue, you'll stay with me and hide in this caravan. As for Kushina and Kakashi, you two stay hidden in the shadows, ready to support us at any time. Now, Yue and I will infiltrate the caravan first. Kushina, Kakashi, you two begin to conceal yourselves!"

As soon as Minato Namikaze finished speaking, Kushina Uzumaki and Hatake Kakashi nodded and quickly hid. After Kushina Uzumaki and Hatake Kakashi were hidden, Minato Namikaze, along with Uchiha Yue, went to the caravan and spoke with the caravan leader, preparing to infiltrate the caravan to lure the bandit gang.

The caravan leader was naturally delighted to see Konoha ninja like Minato Namikaze appear. After all, Konoha was renowned throughout the ninja world, especially for the exceptional quality of Konoha ninjas, who were considered the highest among all villages. Therefore, the caravan leader agreed to Minato Namikaze's proposal almost without hesitation. With Konoha ninjas like Minato Namikaze and Uchiha Yue protecting them, the caravan's safety would be significantly increased.

Immediately afterwards...

Uchiha Yue and Minato Namikaze disguised themselves slightly and blended into the caravan, preparing to set off with it.

However, just as Uchiha Yue had disguised himself as an ordinary child, a girl from the caravan suddenly rushed up to him. Moreover, when this girl, who was about the same age as Uchiha Yue, her eyes shone with admiration, and she asked in a trembling voice, "Y-you... hello, my name is... Uchiha Yue Hoshino Aki. Excuse me... are you a ninja?"