Naruto: Saving the Uchiha from the Plunder System Chapter 12

"If the other ninja villages seize this chance to wage war against the village, Konoha could very well fall apart."

The Senju Clan had vanished, Tsunade had left, Jiraiya was traveling abroad, Hatake Sakumo had committed suicide...

Konoha no longer possessed absolute strength capable of deterring the other ninja villages.

"At a time like this, adopting a conciliatory policy toward the Uchiha Clan is the best option. That was how Sensei handled things back then as well."

Hearing Hiruzen Sarutobi's explanation, Shimura Danzō remained completely unmoved. "The village has become like this because of your incompetence."

"Hiruzen, you should take responsibility and resign from your position as Hokage!"

"Enough!" Seeing Shimura Danzō turn his attack on him, Hiruzen Sarutobi barked, "Danzō, you only need to obey my arrangements."

"Hmph! You'll regret this."

"Remember, I am the Hokage!"

With a loud bang, the office door shut, blocking the sight of Shimura Danzō's departing figure.

"That bastard."

Hiruzen Sarutobi rubbed his temples helplessly.

Of course, he had considered what Shimura Danzō said, but any genius needed a long period of accumulation before growing into a true powerhouse.

Even Hashirama Senju and Uchiha Madara had been the same back then.

The village's power was all in his hands. He truly did not believe that a mere Uchiha Mirai could stir up much of a storm.

If the boy showed signs of slipping out of control, it would not be too late to act then!

The next day.

Ninja Academy.

The boys and girls who had just been promoted to Genin sat in the classroom, their faces filled with excitement and anticipation.

They were about to be assigned to ninja squads.

Unless something unexpected happened, a squad's members would be comrades who fought side by side for a long time to come.

Everyone was guessing who their future teammates would be.

"Obito, who do you want to be on a team with?"

Rin Nohara looked at Obito Uchiha and asked with a smile.

Of course, you!

Obito Uchiha shouted inwardly, but when the words reached his lips, they came out differently. "Anyone is fine, as long as it's not Uchiha Mirai and Kakashi Hatake."

"Huh? But Mirai and Kakashi are both excellent ninjas. If you could become teammates with them, wouldn't that be really reassuring?"

Hearing Rin Nohara's words, Obito Uchiha gave a displeased snort, becoming even more dissatisfied with Uchiha Mirai and Kakashi.

At the back of the classroom.

Kurenai Yuhi nudged Uchiha Mirai's arm. "Mirai, do you want to know who you'll be teamed with?"

Uchiha Mirai pretended to think for a while. "Probably you."

"Huh? How do you know?"

"Mirai, do you also really want to become teammates who fight alongside me?"

Kurenai Yuhi asked in delight.

"I wouldn't put it that way." Uchiha Mirai stroked his chin. "I heard your father is one of the Jonin instructors this time."

"You'll probably beg your father to put you and me on the same team, right?"

Hearing Uchiha Mirai's analysis, Kurenai Yuhi's face immediately flushed red. "Stop being so full of yourself. I didn't do anything like that."

"I only heard the squad assignments from my father beforehand."

"Cooking for my father, washing his clothes, taking the initiative to clean the house... I would never do all that random stuff for you."

"So... even if we end up on the same team later, don't get any ideas!"

Holy shit~

Girl, that was a complete self-own.

Looking at the tsundere Kurenai Yuhi, Uchiha Mirai revealed a faint smile.

Her tsundere trait was maxed out.

Just then, under Oiwa Kuniyama's lead, many ninjas gradually entered the classroom.

Shinku Yuhi and Minato Namikaze were among them.

"Everyone, quiet down. The village has arranged many outstanding Jonin instructors for you. When your names are called, just follow your assigned instructor."

As soon as he finished speaking, the classroom fell silent.

"Uchiha Mirai, Kurenai Yuhi, Asuma Sarutobi!"

"Obito Uchiha, Kakashi Hatake, Rin Nohara!"

"Genma Shiranui, Ebisu, Might Guy!"

"..."

Shinku Squad Formed, the Tragic Asuma Sarutobi

Konoha.

On the open clearing above Hokage Rock.

Shinku Yuhi, Uchiha Mirai, Asuma Sarutobi, and Kurenai Yuhi sat cross-legged on the ground.

A gentle breeze swept past as Shinku Yuhi slowly began, "I am your Jonin instructor, Shinku Yuhi."

"I am a Jonin who specializes in genjutsu."

"I look forward to working with you."

After finishing, Shinku Yuhi gestured toward Uchiha Mirai and the others. "Introduce yourselves as well."

"Ahem! My name is Asuma Sarutobi. I specialize in Fire Release and Wind Release. My favorite foods are sausages and chilled yam noodles, and I'm very interested in shogi."

"What I hate most is being called 'the Hokage's son.' My goal is to surpass my father and make a name for myself."

"And... I hope I can spend every day with the girl I like."

Asuma Sarutobi gave his introduction with a serious expression.

He had to make a good impression in front of Shinku Yuhi.

"Not a bad introduction." Shinku Yuhi smiled and clapped his hands. "Asuma, you're still young. You should smoke less, or it'll be bad for your health."

Hearing Shinku Yuhi's warning, Asuma Sarutobi nodded somewhat frantically.

I'm done for.

These Jonin really were sharp. He had even taken a bath on purpose, yet they still noticed that he smoked.

Hopefully it wouldn't hurt his first impression.

"My name is Kurenai Yuhi. I specialize in genjutsu."

"My favorite thing is training with a certain annoying guy, and my favorite food is the meals made by that certain annoying guy."

"What I hate most is being pestered by others."

"My goal is to become an outstanding ninja like my father."

Hearing Kurenai Yuhi's introduction, Shinku Yuhi's eye twitched.

Why did he feel like Asuma Sarutobi was about to shut down?

"Uchiha Mirai."

"There are many things I like, and just as many things I dislike."

"I specialize in swordsmanship and genjutsu. My goal is to protect everything I cherish."

That was really brief.

Shinku Yuhi silently grumbled to himself, though he was not too surprised.

If an Uchiha could give a long-winded speech during this part, that would truly be a miracle.

"I already carefully observed your general abilities during the graduation exam, so Uchiha Mirai will serve as the squad captain for now."

"When I'm absent, all of you will follow Mirai's orders."

After hearing Shinku Yuhi's arrangement, Asuma Sarutobi nodded unwillingly.

"Alright, to celebrate the formation of Shinku Squad, I'll treat everyone to barbecue today."

Shinku Yuhi laughed heartily, waved a hand, and headed toward the village.

Uchiha Mirai, Kurenai Yuhi, and Asuma Sarutobi followed behind him.

Kurenai Yuhi ran up beside Uchiha Mirai. "Hey, I only said those things earlier to make Asuma give up. Don't take them seriously."

"Got it, got it."

Uchiha Mirai waved his hand.

Standard tsundere behavior. I get it.

"Hmph!"

Seeing Uchiha Mirai's indifferent expression, Kurenai Yuhi puffed out her cheeks and angrily slapped his arm.

Watching the two fool around ahead of him, Asuma Sarutobi felt as though his heart had shattered into pieces.

Seriously, why did the squad have to include that bastard Uchiha Mirai?!

"Target spotted fifty meters ahead!"

"Copy that. Number Two is in position."

"Number Three is in position."

"Go!"

At the command, three dark figures sprang out of the shadows.

The orange cat that had been sunbathing with its belly exposed let out a miserable scream.

"Did we scare you? Don't be afraid, we won't hurt you."

Kurenai Yuhi held the orange cat in her arms, stroking its fur to soothe it.

Uchiha Mirai and Asuma Sarutobi stood on either side, already accustomed to this.

Shinku Yuhi walked over with a smile. "Very good. Your coordination is getting smoother and smoother."

"Once we submit the mission later, I'll treat everyone to barbecue."

"Father, can't we take on missions that are at least a little more difficult?" Kurenai Yuhi complained.

It had already been a month since they graduated from the Ninja Academy.

During that month, their team had completed more than a dozen missions, but they had all been D-Rank Missions like finding cats and dogs, cleaning up trash, and babysitting.

They were completely different from the ninja missions they had imagined.

"Yeah, Teacher Shinku. With our strength, doing missions like this every day is simply a waste of time," Asuma Sarutobi immediately said after hearing Kurenai Yuhi.