Small Investment, Big Ally

Overall, neither side lost out. Shiro gained a powerful backer, allowing him to develop further, while the Uchiha gained a future ally.

As long as Shiro can maintain this talent and continue to grow, the Emiya Clan, who control Flight Puppet, will have a significant influence in the village.

After they finished talking, Tsukimi asked curiously, "Um, can you tell me how you met? I'm still completely clueless."

"Me too. Shiro you know the Fourth Elder, why did you come looking for me? Isn't that just too much trouble?"

"Uh, let me explain from the beginning. To put it more clearly, Mizuki and I met by chance, and since she and Taichi from the Uchiha Clan, I helped her out a little."

"Then we met again that night, this time in the same class..." Hmm? Shiro suddenly sensed a murderous aura. Looking closer, he saw Yue staring intently at him...

Then Shiro's gaze shifted and fell upon Mizuki, whose face was flushed. Instantly, Shiro understood...

"No, Mizuki, why are you blushing? Is there something you can't say? It's just a meal."

"Eating? Is it three days before the exam?"

"Yes, Fourth Elder, it was that night."

"Oh, that's alright, she did it for another reason." The Fourth Elder glanced at Mizuki as he spoke, "Also, don't call me Fourth Elder, it's too formal. Just call me Uncle."

"Yes, Fourth Master, no, Uncle."

"Okay, I'll continue. Also, Yue, control your expression. I'm not thinking about this kind of thing right now. Where were we?"

"You Mizuki had a secret rendezvous."

"Yes, a secret rendezvous, ugh, what secret rendezvous, Taichi, shut up! Um, let's eat, and then we'll say we're going to watch her graduation exam in three days, that's where we met the uncle and aunt."

"After that, it was about getting to know Yue. Okay, that's all. Do you have any more questions? Taichi, shut up!"

Seeing that Taichi Shiro wanted to speak, Shiro cut him off!

"Haha, it's nothing. I just wanted to know, do you really have no feelings for Mizuki? You did give Mizuki a puppet you made yourself." At this moment, Mizuki's mother, who had been sitting next to her, teased.

"Mom! Please don't talk nonsense!"

"Uh, Auntie, I'm still young, I really haven't thought about this. The main reason I gave that was because I didn't have the money..." After saying that, Shiro shrugged, looking helpless.

But actually, Shiro hadn't really thought about it, well, he had...

However, that was purely a man's fantasy. Mizuki did not meet Shiro's requirements for a partner. Personality was one aspect, but more importantly, Mizuki was a member of the Uchiha Clan.

Such large families often cause a lot of Menma, Shiro hopes to avoid getting involved as much as possible.

After chatting with them for a while, Taichi and Shiro said their goodbyes and left.

"Here." As they walked, Shiro handed Taichi another scroll that also contained information on Lightning Release Nintaijutsu. This scroll had been prepared for Taichi long ago.

"Hmm? Thanks then." Since they were on the same team, Taichi didn't refuse, but he did remember the favor.

A little while later, Shiro and the others arrived at the entrance to the Uchiha Clan Compound.

Although Taichi wanted Shiro to stay for a meal before leaving, Shiro had other things to do, so Taichi didn't try to persuade him to stay.

"Goodbye."

"Okay, goodbye."

After seeing Shiro off, Taichi returned home and went to his study, intending to have a good talk with his father.

"Giggle."

"Father, it's me."

"Taichi, come in. What can I do for you?"

"Father, I will not give up my training in the Sharingan!"

"For power?"

"Back when I had no eyes to see."

"So now? You should know the conditions for opening your eyes, right?"

"Okay, I understand, but I won't give up. This is Matsumoto's gift! I will use this power to become stronger!"

Matsumoto Jiro Taichi's former teammate. It was because of Matsumoto's death that Taichi awakened his Sharingan, and at the same time, Shiro was brought in to join the team.

"Is that how you understand it? Perhaps I really am wrong. But Taichi, you understand how the Sharingan advanced so rapidly now, right? You've already awakened the Two-Tomoe at this point."

"Yes, I know, so I definitely won't let my Sharingan level up to Three-Tomoe on its own! I will improve it through my own training!"

"Sigh, it's good that you have a plan. Just tell me if you need anything. Even though I'm no longer a ninja, I still have influence in the clan."

"Yes, Father, I'll go down to cultivate now."

"Okay, go ahead, remember to get some rest."

"Yes."

Taichi and his father were talking, while Shiro, after leaving the Uchiha's territory, had been looking for a pharmacy that could buy his stock.

Unfortunately, Shiro searched almost every pharmacy in Konoha but couldn't find one that offered him the full amount. Either they already had a stable supply and didn't need it.

Either they only acquire a small portion, which won't solve Shiro's problem.

At the same time, Shiro thought about it and realized that he didn't seem to have any connections he could use, and it wouldn't be very convenient. After all, it would be considered as betraying his friends, Shiro couldn't bring himself to do it.

After all, the quality of this batch of medicinal herbs wasn't very good, and his friend would definitely be embarrassed to buy them at a low price, which would inevitably result in a loss and also affect their respective reputations within the family.

"Ugh, this is so troublesome. Never mind, I'll go cultivate first!"

Meanwhile, Keiko and Gardenia were on their way to the Herb Garden.

"Tsk tsk, that's really something, your Shiro, you've acquired a Herb Garden so quickly."

"Of course! Don't you know whose son he is?" Keiko said proudly, but after a while, she sighed and said, "Sigh~ it would have been better if we hadn't taken that risk."

Hearing this, Gardenia sighed, "Yes, my Hikari is the same. She's been undergoing rigorous training since she was little, but there's nothing I can do to help her."

"You're alright, you can still help Shiro with the Herb Garden matters, but there's nothing I can do to help Hikari, sigh~"

"No need to help, just don't cause any trouble. By the way, doesn't Hikari not have a boyfriend? You could introduce her to one."

"Sigh, that girl has her own goals, I don't need to worry about her much. But what about your Shiro, does he have any goals yet?"

"Forget about goals, that kid doesn't even have that plan! It's infuriating!"

"Haha, sometimes it's not good for kids to be too mature."

"Yeah, there's nothing I can do to help them. I don't even know how to manage a Herb Garden. Oh, by the way, Gardenia, do you know how to manage Herb Garden?"

"How would I know about these things? But you can help him manage the account. It's a lot of trouble to handle, and it will save Shiro a lot of energy."