The Uchiha Clan's Blind Swordsman

The random triggering is likely related to the various situations Chiba faces.

At a time when the Daily Mission rewards have been drastically reduced, the appearance of special missions is likely intended to compensate for the decrease in daily rewards.

I can only analyze it once a special mission is triggered.

Chiba was not in a hurry.

After finishing breakfast, Chiba left.

His appetite had indeed increased, and to an absurd degree.

If this continued, the food at home would truly not be enough for him.

I'll go hunting today and solve the food problem first!

Koizumi's parents were still on the front lines in the Land of Water.

Chiba, not yet a ninja, could not accept missions to earn money.

I never expected that even after coming to the Naruto world, I would still have to worry about money!

Chiba sighed and headed toward the Uchiha Clan's forest.

The Uchiha Clan is vast, and with this expansive forest, it is even larger.

It could be said that, aside from the former Senju Clan compound, the Uchiha Clan occupies the largest area in Konoha.

Not only is the land fertile, but it also possesses a natural hunting ground.

Observation Haki spread out, and all the prey in the vicinity were within Chiba's perception.

This power was far superior to the sensory abilities of a ninja, by who knows how much.

"Alright, let the hunt... begin."

Deer and pigs were Chiba's top choices.

Because they were larger and had more meat.

One deer and one wild pig would be enough for Chiba and Koizumi to eat for many days.

For the time being, there should be no need to worry about food.

However, when Chiba was dragging the prey back, he stopped.

His Observation Haki had swept across other existences.

They carried hostility; they could not be beasts, only ninjas.

And this was the Uchiha Clan's territory.

How could the Police Force show hostility toward Chiba, who was a member of the Uchiha Clan?

Was it the Anbu or Root?

It was highly likely to be Root.

The Anbu would not be aggressive enough to run into the Uchiha Clan's territory.

Chiba put down the prey and leaned on his cane with both hands, seemingly waiting for the other party to arrive.

Immediately after, three black shadows flashed by.

On the large tree in front of Chiba, three ninjas had appeared at some point.

They wore strange masks, some crouching, some standing, just watching Chiba calmly.

"Uchiha Chiba—"

The other party spoke.

"Lord Danzo values your swordsmanship and hopes you will join Root!"

"Join Root and serve Konoha."

"This is your honor!"

"As long as you join Root, Lord Danzo will cultivate you with all his might."

"For Konoha, for the Will of Fire."

"I hope you do not refuse!"

That condescending tone did not sound like a request at all.

Changing the last sentence to "I hope you don't fail to appreciate favors" might better suit their style.

Chiba slowly exhaled.

It had come after all.

As a member of the Uchiha Clan, any genius would eventually encounter such a situation.

Because Itachi was the son of the clan head, perhaps the high-level officials of Konoha would not be so blatant.

However, Chiba was just an ordinary Uchiha.

The other party naturally would not care.

Just then.

Ding!

[Special mission triggered randomly!]

[The Zanpakuto is a blade that severs souls; only by bathing in blood and souls can it forge a deep connection with its host!]

[Special Mission: Cut weeds and eliminate roots. Slay the filthy souls before you; leave no survivors!]

[Reward: Forge a connection with the Zanpakuto, rendering it unusable by anyone but the host. Progress for the first template: 0.5%; progress for the second template: 0.2%.]

This was the randomly triggered special mission.

Feeling the system prompt, Chiba was momentarily stunned.

The reward wasn't particularly generous.

But it was far better than a Daily Mission.

At the same time, Chiba knew that the rewards for special missions likely scaled with the difficulty of the task.

Indeed, combat was the main theme of this world.

Within Chiba's heart, a madness gradually began to stir.

His Observation Haki swept across the area, instantly locking onto the three Root ninja before him.

It was hostility.

Overwhelming hostility.

The three Root members were taken aback.

Operating in the shadows to carry out bloody missions was the very nature of Root.

They were incredibly sensitive to hostility.

Almost the moment Chiba raised his head to face them, that hostility surged forth.

Even though Chiba's eyes were covered by a black cloth strip, in that instant, the three ninja felt as if they were being stared down by something.

It was a ferocious beast.

Does this blind Uchiha actually intend to fight us?

Ridiculous.

They couldn't hide their sneers.

This wasn't arrogance; it was the necessary pride Root ninja held for themselves.

Every ninja in Root had emerged from bloody tempering.

To be valued by Danzo and survive until the end, they were undoubtedly the elite among elites.

And their opponent was nothing more than a blind Uchiha.

An Uchiha without a Sharingan was like a beast without fangs.

Not worth fearing.

"The target is showing hostility."

"Mission parameters changed!"

"Subdue the target with force and bring him to Lord Danzo!"

"Remember, keep him alive!"

"Keep him alive!"

The three Root ninja made their judgment in an instant and drew the ninja blades from their backs.

From the moment Chiba revealed his hostility to the moment they were ready for combat, not even a second had passed.

Decisiveness was the greatest hallmark of Root.

Because, to them, hesitation meant death.

They had long since analyzed the intelligence on Chiba.

He possessed exceptional swordsmanship and had even earned praise from Body Flicker Shisui.

However, his five-year-old body limited his swordsmanship.

A lack of raw power was Chiba's greatest weakness.

"Do not engage him in swordsmanship; suppress him with brute force!"

"Create noise to disrupt his perception."

Target the weaknesses.

Suppress with maximum efficiency.

Everything was under the control of the Root ninjas.

Yet, Chiba smiled.

"Leave them alive? My apologies... you lot shouldn't have the luxury for that."

In an instant.

Chiba bared fangs like never before.

The madness within his heart seemed to erupt at this very moment.

So, my heart, too, is like a wild beast.

The moment the Cane Sword left its sheath.

The three Root ninjas felt as if their very souls had been shaken.

It was an indescribable sense of shock.

And then—

Chiba arrived.

This should have been Chiba's first real battle, and at the same time, the first time he swung his blade with the intent to kill.

Even though he knew.