The Uchiha Clan's Blind Swordsman

Since when?

In that instant, Kurenai Yuhi felt as though she had been deceived.

Every time she had jolted awake, all she had seen was Chiba sleeping in his dreamland.

Where could Orochimaru have come from?

Was Chiba lying?

But why would he lie to her? Did he want to make her owe him a favor?

She couldn't understand.

She couldn't simply dismiss Chiba.

Because yesterday, he had indeed saved her from Orochimaru's hands, and the killing intent Orochimaru had displayed was absolutely genuine.

Carrying her doubts and confusion, Kurenai Yuhi walked out of the small building.

And when she saw the object on the wooden pillar of the building, her doubts about Chiba vanished into thin air in that very moment.

It was a skin.

The skin of a large white snake.

Kurenai Yuhi recognized it.

It was identical to the giant snake Orochimaru had used to constrict her throat the day before.

Furthermore, as an excellent genjutsu ninja, Kurenai Yuhi would never forget this kind of chakra.

It was the culprit that had caused her to wake up from nightmares countless times.

—Orochimaru.

"Last night... Orochimaru really came?"

Chiba had not lied.

Orochimaru's purpose in coming here was self-evident.

It was an assassination attempt by one of the Legendary Sannin.

Yet, in the end, nothing had happened.

Everything stemmed from the boy she had seen sleeping no matter how many times she jolted awake last night.

However, how could that be?

What on earth had Chiba done to make Orochimaru abandon the assassination?

That was Orochimaru, one of the Legendary Sannin, a legendary ninja.

Kurenai Yuhi could not imagine it.

What other miraculous aspects did that mature yet somewhat infuriating Uchiha boy possess?

In the end, Kurenai Yuhi did not leave without saying goodbye.

He was her savior.

Perhaps Chiba could take it lightly, but as the one who had been saved, Kurenai Yuhi had to set the proper example.

Otherwise, she would never be able to get past the hurdle known as [conscience].

When Chiba came out of the bathroom and walked out of the small building leaning on a crutch, he found Kurenai Yuhi standing quietly at the doorway.

Chiba didn't even look up.

"Didn't I say it already? You're safe now... you can leave."

"You saved my life; at the very least, let me thank you."

"Is that necessary?"

Chiba looked up, facing Kurenai Yuhi, and spoke.

"Don't continue to associate with me; there's no benefit in it. You were lucky today that Orochimaru gave up on the idea of killing you, but... next time, it might not be the same."

Caught in the torrent between the Uchiha Clan and Konoha, Chiba was not his own master.

Orochimaru, Sarutobi Hiruzen, Danzo... there were too many entanglements.

This time it was Orochimaru, but next time, it might be Danzo.

And Danzo was not as easy to talk to.

He was the darkness of Konoha, even more ruthless than Orochimaru.

"But my conscience won't allow it."

"Is your conscience more important, or is your life?"

Kurenai Yuhi fell silent.

Even though she was the older one, the roles in reality seemed to have been swapped.

Watching Kurenai Yuhi look as if she had been wronged, Chiba sighed helplessly.

How did it end up looking like he was the one bullying her?

"Since you want to thank me, how about you treat me to some dumplings?"

"Is it that dumpling shop from the other day?"

Chiba nodded.

"Yeah, that's the one. I also need to bring some for Koizumi; I didn't go home last night, so she's definitely going to throw a tantrum."

"Alright then!"

Kurenai Yuhi nodded.

Perhaps she felt ashamed for having doubted Chiba just a moment ago.

And this trivial gesture of gratitude was the best comfort for her.

"By the way, is Koizumi that little girl you were eating dumplings with at the shop the other day?"

"Yeah, you could say she's my childhood sweetheart."

Chiba scouted the path, moving along the Uchiha Forest.

After about a few minutes of travel, they emerged from the forest.

Ahead lay the interior of the village, the most bustling area of Konoha.

Kurenai Yuhi started to head forward with Chiba, but... Chiba didn't move.

"What's wrong?"

"Nothing, let's go."

It was the same dumpling shop, and the same owner.

He had a deep impression of both Chiba and Kurenai Yuhi.

One was the girl pursued by the Hokage's son, and the other was the blind Uchiha who had beaten the Hokage's son into the dirt right in front of her.

Therefore, when the two appeared at the dumpling shop, the owner thought he was seeing things.

"Boss, what's wrong?"

Seeing the owner staring blankly, Kurenai Yuhi asked with some confusion.

Only after being called by Kurenai Yuhi did the owner snap back to reality.

"Oh, oh... no, nothing at all!"

Once Kurenai Yuhi and Chiba had walked away with the dumplings, the owner let out a sigh.

The world is going to the dogs, truly going to the dogs!

The Hokage's son's woman had actually been snatched away by an Uchiha.

It's a bit tough.

The first-day performance of this book was actually decent.

But it has been in a slump ever since.

There were still some stats a few days ago, but yesterday, the flowers, reviews, and monthly votes basically didn't move at all.

The follower count is also growing slower and slower.

This small author is getting a bit panicked.

Is there something I didn't write well?

If there is, please feel free to point it out.

I don't know how many people are still reading this book.

If there are any brothers out there, could you say something in the comments section?

It would give me some peace of mind...

Additionally, I sincerely ask for some flowers, reviews, and monthly votes. I don't dare ask for tips, but brothers, you can just move your fingers to cast those free items.

Feng Qing bows and thanks all you big shots here.

Kurenai Yuhi eventually parted ways with Chiba.

The dumplings in her arms still held their warmth.

If she heads to the Ninja Academy now, Koizumi can still have them while they're piping hot.

That little girl would surely be very happy.

However, on the way to the Ninja Academy, Chiba stopped once again.

After a moment of contemplation, he continued forward, leaning on his crutches.

Only this time, he was not heading toward the Ninja Academy.

Instead, he sought out a desolate, sparsely populated clearing.

Chiba carefully set the dango aside, leaned on his crutches with both hands, and spoke calmly.

"Come out. I don't have the habit of being followed."

The moment he finished speaking.

Behind Chiba, appearing from who knows where, was a beautiful figure.

Her long purple hair was highly distinctive, and the katana at her waist signaled that she was also a swordsman.

The anger between her brows made it clear that she had come with ill intent.

Even the Ninja Dog beside her was baring its fangs.

Chiba recognized this girl.

However, that was limited to when he had watched the anime.

At the very least, since Chiba had arrived in this world, this was the first time the two of them had met.

Before this, there should have been no intersection between them at all.