Uchiha Sarina

Chapter 34: Uchiha Sarina

Because he was in an unfamiliar place and out on a mission for the first time, Uchiha Shin slept very lightly and remained highly alert.

The moment the first rays of dawn hit the window lattice, Uchiha Shin woke up instantly.

Sigh, my internal clock really is precise.

Uchiha Shin chuckled inexplicably, then performed a kip-up to sit straight up.

Tsk tsk, I've been a bit inflamed lately...

Uchiha Shin felt some discomfort in his eyes, and the corners were a bit sticky.

He first rubbed his eyes, then wiped away the lingering eye boogers from the corners...

That feels much better.

After cleaning his eyes, Uchiha Shin pulled back the quilt, stood up to stretch, and then turned his gaze toward Uchiha Hana, who was sleeping on the other side of the room.

This girl, sleeping so soundly in such an unfamiliar place.

And this sleeping posture, tsk tsk...

Is she just foolishly bold?

Or is she just thick-skinned?

Uchiha Shin looked at Uchiha Hana, who was still fast asleep with drool soaking the bedding, and shook his head with a smile.

"Hey, wake up, Hana."

Uchiha Shin walked barefoot to Uchiha Hana and nudged her leg with his right foot.

Feeling someone kicking her, Uchiha Hana, who had been sleeping soundly, opened her eyes in a daze.

"Hmm?"

"Is that you, Lord Shin?"

"What time is it?"

"Why are you up so early?"

Uchiha Hana sat up very reluctantly, muttering under her breath.

"Go fetch some water; I need to wash up."

"Also, wipe your drool; you've soaked the quilt."

Seeing Uchiha Hana looking so reluctant and sluggish, Uchiha Shin urged her directly.

"Mm."

"Mm."

"I know."

Uchiha Hana appeared careless, but she was actually quite sharp.

As soon as she heard Uchiha Shin sounding a bit annoyed, she stopped talking back.

She slipped on her shoes in a few quick movements, grabbed a wooden bucket, and headed out to fetch water.

Taking advantage of the time, Uchiha Shin didn't idle; he walked over to the hearth and started a fire.

By the time Uchiha Hana returned with the water, the fire in the hearth was already burning brightly.

Uchiha Hana first used a wooden ladle to scoop the well water from the bucket into a nearby clay pot, then hung the pot on the rack over the hearth.

She knew that Uchiha Shin liked to have a cup of hot tea in the morning, so she started boiling the water now.

She figured that by the time she and Uchiha Shin finished washing up, the water in the pot should be boiling.

"Lord Shin, you go first, hehe."

Uchiha Hana, full of flattery, placed the wooden basin of water in front of Uchiha Shin and handed him a clean towel.

After washing up, Uchiha Shin and Uchiha Hana ate some dry rations with their hot tea to fill their stomachs.

"Refreshing."

After eating a bit and drinking a cup of hot tea, Uchiha Shin instantly felt his whole body warm up.

"It really is."

"Hehe, no wonder you like having a cup of hot tea in the morning, Lord Shin."

Seeing Uchiha Shin's cup was empty, Uchiha Hana hurriedly swallowed the last bite of her rice ball and, like a sycophant, picked up the teapot and poured him another cup with a fawning smile.

Looking at the fawning Uchiha Hana, Uchiha Shin instantly understood what was going on in her mind.

"Don't worry, Hana."

"You are my first follower, after all..."

"I will definitely look after you during this mission."

"Relax!"

Uchiha Shin smiled and patted Uchiha Hana on the shoulder, then picked up his teacup again and took a sip.

"Lord Shin, it's time to assemble."

Just then, the door slid open. Seven-year-old Uchiha Sarina leaned against the doorframe, poking her head in to address Uchiha Shin and Uchiha Hana inside the room.

"It's you again."

Seeing that the visitor was Uchiha Sarina, Uchiha Hana immediately bristled.

Seven-year-old Uchiha Sarina was Uchiha Hana's neighbor and also came from a commoner family.

Before Uchiha Hana had even met Uchiha Shin, she and Uchiha Sarina had actually been very close.

However, once Uchiha Hana told Uchiha Sarina about becoming Uchiha Shin's follower and moving into his house, their relationship changed.

Simply put, after Uchiha Sarina saw Uchiha Hana latching onto the clan leader's eldest son, she begged Uchiha Hana to introduce her to Uchiha Shin as well.

She wanted to be Uchiha Shin's follower, too.

But how could Uchiha Hana, who was also of commoner origin, be so simple-minded?

Uchiha Hana naturally refused her outright.

Although this world didn't have the proverb about three monks having no water to drink, Uchiha Hana still understood the principle.

Even though Uchiha Hana appeared boisterous and sometimes a bit silly, she was actually quite shrewd.

There was only one opportunity, so how could she easily hand it over to someone else?

Besides, she and Uchiha Sarina had been neighbors since they were small, so she knew exactly what kind of person Uchiha Sarina was.

This girl was someone with immense ambition.

In the world of ninjas, talent is important, hard work is important, and opportunity is equally important.

Therefore, Uchiha Hana would never invite a wolf into the house by introducing this girl to Uchiha Shin.

Uchiha Hana also understood that the reason Uchiha Sarina had been close to her before was merely to huddle together for warmth.

Where there is life, there is conflict, let alone within the Uchiha Clan.

Seeing that the ninja who came to call them was Uchiha Sarina, Uchiha Shin narrowed his eyes instantly.

He knew this girl too; she had once blocked him and Uchiha Hana, openly demanding to become his follower.

Heh.

Having lived for thirty years in his previous life, what kind of schemers hadn't Uchiha Shin seen?

At first glance, Uchiha Shin had seen through the true nature of this clansman named Uchiha Sarina.

Although she possessed great ambition, her abilities did not match her aspirations, and on top of that, she had no bottom line in her actions.

How could Uchiha Shin possibly keep such a person by his side and leave a ticking time bomb?

So, Uchiha Shin had rejected her on the spot back then, but he hadn't expected that even today, Uchiha Sarina still wouldn't give up.

Although Uchiha Hana's motives for following him weren't entirely pure either, she had ability, and Uchiha Shin needed such an obedient blade.

Heh, do they really think I'm a pushover?

Any stray cat or dog thinks they can set their sights on me.

Uchiha Shin narrowed his eyes, swept a glance at Uchiha Sarina, and sneered inwardly.

"Let's go, Hana."

"Mm-hmm."

Seeing that Uchiha Shin completely ignored the girl, Uchiha Hana's face instantly lit up with a smile.

Then, looking smug, she followed behind Uchiha Shin, and as she walked past Uchiha Sarina, she let out a "hmph."

Watching the backs of Uchiha Shin and Uchiha Hana as they left, a flash of jealousy and hatred crossed Uchiha Sarina's eyes.

Why not choose me? Why choose a girl like Hana?

Uchiha Sarina felt a surge of anger in her heart.

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