Naruto: Saving the Uchiha from the Plunder System Chapter 30

Here, every day was filled with slaughter and death.

If they could not rest in time, they would go mad sooner or later.

"Got it."

"Let's go."

Although he could earn rewards by killing enemies every day, such a long stretch had indeed left him mentally exhausted.

Going back to change his mood would be good too.

The two entered the tent, where Minato Namikaze, Shinku Yuhi, Obito Uchiha, Asuma Sarutobi, and the others were already waiting.

Seeing them enter, Shikaku Nara smiled and said, "Everyone has worked hard during this time. I will truthfully report your performance on the front lines to the Hokage."

"Especially Mirai..." Shikaku Nara turned his gaze toward Uchiha Mirai. "You've helped earn quite a few merits."

Leaving aside the many Sand shinobi Uchiha Mirai had killed, the fact that he had used himself as bait to lure several hundred Sand shinobi into Konoha's ambush was already a tremendous achievement.

Listening to Shikaku Nara, Asuma Sarutobi, Obito Uchiha, Kurenai Yuhi, and the others all felt that it was somewhat unreal.

They had clearly graduated alongside him, yet he had already become an outstanding shinobi capable of standing on his own.

As for them...

Better not to mention it.

Konoha.

Looking at the bustling buildings and crowded streets, relaxed smiles appeared on the faces of Uchiha Mirai and his group.

Compared to the front lines, this place was practically heaven.

Their constantly tense minds finally relaxed completely at this moment.

"Mirai, you all go back first. We'll have dinner together tonight."

Shinku Yuhi spoke.

As the Jonin leading the team, he still had to report the detailed intelligence to the Third Hokage.

"Mirai, I'm heading back first. See you tonight!"

Kurenai Yuhi waved at Uchiha Mirai.

After staying on the front lines for so long, she could finally take proper care of herself.

Asuma Sarutobi nodded to Uchiha Mirai before quickly leaving as well.

After everyone had left, Uchiha Mirai walked alone through Konoha's streets, feeling somewhat bored.

Although Konoha was already considered the most prosperous village among the various shinobi villages, to someone who had transmigrated here, it was merely a somewhat larger town.

He came to a dessert shop and ordered several skewers of Dango.

Just as he sat down, he saw a boy wearing Uchiha clothing walk in.

The boy had a bulbous nose and large eyes. He lacked the usual handsomeness of the Uchiha clan, but he gave off an honest, simple sort of feeling.

"Two skewers of Dango, please."

"Thank you!"

The boy politely took the two skewers of Dango from the clerk, looked around, and found an occupied table to sit at.

But the moment the boy sat down, the villagers eating at the table immediately stood up, took their food, and left.

The boy continued searching for another place, but the same thing happened three times in a row.

"Ugh..."

The boy sighed and helplessly found an empty seat to sit down by himself.

He could not remember how many times this had happened. No matter how much goodwill he showed, the villagers still avoided him as if he were a plague.

Clack!

Seeing the plate placed before him, the boy raised his head in surprise. But when he saw that the person before him wore the same clothing as he did, his expression became somewhat disappointed again.

"What's your name?"

Uchiha Mirai looked at the boy, who seemed strangely familiar, and asked.

The boy replied timidly, "Shisui Uchiha."

Uchiha Mirai was somewhat surprised upon hearing that.

He had not expected to encounter Shisui Uchiha here.

This was a ruthless man who could use Susanoo with one eye, and his Mangekyō Sharingan possessed Kotoamatsukami, hailed as the strongest genjutsu.

Even compared to Itachi Uchiha, his talent was not inferior in the slightest.

What a pity... In the end, he had been ambushed by Shimura Danzō and taken his own life in resentment.

"You are?"

Seeing the youth before him staring at him without seeming to have come specifically to cause trouble, Shisui Uchiha asked in confusion.

"Uchiha Mirai."

"Huh? Are you Senior Mirai?"

Shisui Uchiha's mouth fell open in surprise.

As a member of the Uchiha Clan, he knew better than anyone what Uchiha Mirai had done on the front lines over the past two months.

However, unlike everyone else, who focused on Uchiha Mirai's strength and talent, Shisui Uchiha admired even more how he had willingly stayed behind to cover his companions during a life-and-death crisis.

That kind of selfless dedication was what truly matched the Will of Fire in his heart.

"Senior Mirai, please guide me!" Shisui Uchiha stood up and bowed respectfully.

As Uchiha Mirai looked at Shisui Uchiha, a thought stirred in his heart.

Shisui Uchiha was still so young and had yet to form his own worldview.

If he could guide him properly, perhaps he could become a capable assistant.

With that thought, a faint smile appeared on Uchiha Mirai's face. "Nice to meet you. Please guide me as well."

Why Not Think About Changing the Village?

After quickly finishing the Dango in his hand, Uchiha Mirai headed outside.

Seeing this, Shisui Uchiha hurried after him.

He was quite curious about this senior who had made such a name for himself within the clan.

Before long, the two arrived at the clan grounds.

It was around eleven in the morning. After a busy morning, people were nearing their break, and most wore relaxed smiles.

When they saw Uchiha Mirai, many members of the Uchiha Clan smiled and greeted him.

"Mirai, I heard you've made great contributions on the front lines lately."

"Hahahaha... As expected of our clan's genius ninja. You've truly brought honor to the Uchiha Clan."

"Rumor has it that when you faced a Kage-level expert and two Jonin, not only were you unharmed, but you even killed two Jonin in return. That's incredible!"

"Mirai, you're the pride of the Uchiha Clan. Make sure to stay safe in the future."

Though most Uchiha clan members were proud and unruly by nature, they possessed an instinctive admiration for the strong.

Uchiha Mirai's accomplishments made many Uchiha clan members feel honored.

So... Uchiha Mirai was now an extremely popular figure among the Uchiha clan members.

After greeting everyone one by one, Uchiha Mirai brought Shisui Uchiha to his room.

"Wait here for a moment. I'll make something to eat."

After saying that, Uchiha Mirai turned and got busy.

While on the front lines, he had relied on Soldier Pills to replenish his strength most of the time.

Now that he had finally returned home, he had to treat himself properly.

Soon, an enticing aroma filled the air as Uchiha Mirai brought all the prepared dishes to the dining table.

Braised pork, steamed sea bass, spicy stir-fried chicken, Twice-Cooked Pork, an entire roasted lamb leg, and several simple cold dishes.

Shisui Uchiha's eyes widened at the lavish spread before him.

It smelled so good!

"You haven't eaten either, right?"

Uchiha Mirai placed a pair of chopsticks before Shisui Uchiha. "I only got back today, so I didn't prepare much. Just make do with it."

"Uh..." Shisui Uchiha nodded blankly.

This was already so extravagant, and he said he hadn't prepared much?

"Then I'll dig in!"

Shisui Uchiha had originally wanted to hold back a little, but the tempting aroma proved too much in the end.

He picked up his chopsticks, grabbed a piece of braised pork with just the right balance of fat and lean meat, and put it into his mouth. Shisui Uchiha's eyes immediately widened.

It melted in his mouth—fragrant without being greasy.

This texture, this flavor... it was amazing!

Seeing Shisui Uchiha's reaction, Uchiha Mirai's appetite was also stirred, and he began eating heartily.

Ninjas had large appetites, so it did not take long for the two of them to finish every dish.

Only after he was full did Shisui Uchiha come to his senses. Somewhat embarrassed, he scratched his head. "Senior Mirai, thank you for the meal."

That meal felt as though it had opened the door to a whole new world for Shisui Uchiha.

He had never imagined that such delicious food existed in the world.

"When we came back earlier, I noticed everyone seemed to be looking at you with less than friendly eyes. What happened?" Uchiha Mirai asked as he looked at Shisui Uchiha.

Shisui Uchiha hesitated for a moment, then sighed. "Everyone thinks I've been constantly flattering and ingratiating myself with the people in the village. They say I'm the shame of the Uchiha Clan..."

Thinking of Shisui Uchiha's behavior at the dessert shop today, Uchiha Mirai immediately understood what had happened.

"Senior Mirai, I only wanted the clan and the people of the village to get along peacefully."

Shisui Uchiha looked somewhat aggrieved. "Everyone says the Uchiha Clan is hot-tempered and arrogant. I wanted to change how people saw the Uchiha Clan."

After hearing Shisui Uchiha's explanation, Uchiha Mirai stroked his chin. "Shisui, what you're doing is nothing but wasted effort."

The disappointment on Shisui Uchiha's face became even more apparent. "Even Senior Mirai thinks so?"

"I'm only stating the facts."

"But then, what should I do?"

Shisui Uchiha raised his head, his eyes filled with confusion.

The villagers would not accept him, and his clansmen were hostile toward him as well.

Was he supposed to just let the village and the clan remain at odds forever?

"Shisui, what do you think of me?"

Hearing Uchiha Mirai's question, Shisui Uchiha answered respectfully, "Senior Mirai is an outstanding ninja."

"Not only are you the pride of the clan, even the people in the village never stop praising you."

Shisui Uchiha said enviously, "If only I could be like you, Senior."

"Then did I go around trying to please everyone like you did?"

Shisui Uchiha seemed to understand Uchiha Mirai's meaning and responded quietly, "N-No..."