The World Is So Big, I Want to See It

Uzumaki Changfeng, having regained his senses, found himself unable to accept the catastrophe that had befallen his clan. Consumed by a rage that shattered his reason, he prepared to lead his entire clan in a fight to the death against the Uchiha.

Unfortunately, he was intercepted by the arriving Senju Tobirama.

In Senju Tobirama's view, the Uzumaki Clan was no match for the Uchiha; to charge in now would be nothing short of suicide.

Although the Uchiha's defensive lines were currently manned by a significantly reduced force, their vassal clans were not weak. Even if the Uzumaki managed to break through in the short term, they would inevitably be pushed back.

Once the main Uchiha force arrived to reinforce them, it would trigger an unavoidable, meaningless war.

Senju Tobirama had no desire to engage in war with the Uchiha at this moment; his own clan needed time to recuperate.

The Uchiha defensive lines had been completely handed over to their vassal clans by Uchiha Madara.

Since these clans were based not far from the Uchiha territory, the ninjas within them dared not rebel for the sake of their own families.

After all, in this era, the clan was everything; it was not like the later generations where people would slaughter their own kin at the slightest provocation.

This strategy was personally devised by Uchiha Madara, who believed that power was everything and that anything lost could be reclaimed.

Uchiha Madara's current goal was simple: to elevate the overall strength of his clan.

"According to intelligence, Senju Tobirama is not well-regarded within the Uzumaki Clan. The Senju and Uzumaki are already beginning to drift apart."

"Should we add fuel to the fire?"

Uchiha Madara approached the back mountain and spoke while fishing alongside Uchiha Yang.

Uchiha Yang watched the fishing rod bob up and down, a faint smile appearing on his face.

"Too much is as bad as too little. If we push them too hard, it will only drive the Uzumaki and Senju back onto the same front."

Uchiha Madara nodded thoughtfully, realizing he had indeed been a bit too impatient.

"This is the family planning proposal. Don't bother me about it for a while; I'm planning to head out soon to visit the capital of the Land of Fire."

Uchiha Yang handed the family planning proposal, which his brain had stayed up all night writing, to Uchiha Madara.

"I poured my heart and soul into this, so make sure it is strictly enforced. We need to boost the Uchiha population as soon as possible."

Uchiha Yang's decision to visit the capital was not a whim; he had been planning it for some time.

Now that the war between the Uchiha and the Senju had ended, the chaos in the Land of Fire had largely subsided, making it the perfect time to go out and earn some money.

"You're going on a long journey? No, it's too dangerous."

Hearing that his cousin intended to travel far, Uchiha Madara refused without a second thought.

The Uchiha were already under the spotlight; any slight movement would draw attention.

The Uzumaki Clan, in particular, must surely hate them to the core by now.

For Uchiha Yang to travel now would be like a lamb walking into a tiger's den.

"Don't worry, I'll have Uchiha Kage and the others guarding me. Nothing will happen."

Uchiha Yang wouldn't gamble with his own life, and his body would take good care of itself.

"I do not agree to this. It is not safe out there right now."

Uchiha Madara stared at him with great seriousness. "If you need anything, you can leave it to me to handle."

"It's too stifling at home, and my expenses have been high lately. I plan to talk some business and earn some pocket money."

In truth, Uchiha Yang just wanted to get out and about; as for the business, he would leave that to his brain and mouth.

In his past life, he had read many Naruto fanfictions and noticed that every transmigrator was obsessed with frantically increasing their strength, living a life of constant exhaustion—a lifestyle that simply didn't suit him.

He had had enough of that kind of life in his previous existence.

Seeing that Uchiha Yang was unmoved and fearing he might sneak out on his own, Uchiha Madara sighed in resignation.

"Fine. I'll assign Uchiha Sake and Uchiha Ya to you as your guards for this trip."

To be safe, Uchiha Madara arranged for two elite jonin-level bodyguards to accompany Uchiha Yang.

"Deal."

Uchiha Yang was happy to have bodyguards; it made him safer, so why not?

"Good. Keep in touch every day."

Uchiha Madara took the family planning proposal, which he had yet to read, and left.

[Brain: According to my plan, in five years, the Uchiha population will see a massive leap.]

[Mouth: Leave the business negotiations to me; I'll handle the talking.]

[Sharingan: Leave the enemies to me.]

[Legs: Running away and killing enemies is my job.]

[Hands: Leave the killing to me, Master. Please rest assured.]

The other five attributes also vied to express their loyalty.

Uchiha Yang felt that none of the predecessors who had transmigrated into the Naruto world had lived as comfortably as he did.

A few hours later, Uchiha Yang, carrying a bucket of water, returned home and went to the basement to check on Uzumaki Mito.

Uzumaki Mito was now mentally broken, reduced to a shell of her former self, her mind filled only with the words of her master, Uchiha Yang.

"Don't let her die; just keep torturing her. By the time I return, it should be about right."

Catching the sour stench emanating from Uzumaki Mito, Uchiha Yang stepped back in utter disgust.

Uzumaki Mito had considered suicide, but with two elite Uchiha jonin standing guard, even death was a luxury she could not afford.

She knew they wanted to break her spirit and force her submission, but as a princess of the Uzumaki Clan, she would rather die than yield.

"Give her a bath only after she submits and accepts her fate."

Uchiha Yang noticed the lingering defiance on her face and let out a scoff.

"Uzumaki Mito, just accept your fate and be a good maid to me."

"Don't expect anyone to come and save you; your Uzumaki Clan can barely protect itself right now."

Uchiha Yang's words made Uzumaki Mito jerk her head up to look at him.

"What did you say? What has happened to the Uzumaki Clan? Tell me clearly!"

A glimmer of light suddenly flickered in Uzumaki Mito's dull eyes, her voice raspy and harsh, as if her throat were obstructed.

"Think about it yourself."

Uchiha Yang smiled triumphantly. Having achieved his goal, he left the basement, leaving behind the sound of Uzumaki Mito's furious curses.

Uchiha Izuna had just returned to the clan after capturing a few researchers when he heard from his older brother that Uchiha Yang was planning a long journey.

Without even having a chance to drink a drop of water, Uchiha Izuna hurried over without delay.

"Don't be so jumpy."

Uchiha Yang handed him the other half of a watermelon. "You just got home, haven't you even had a drink of water yet?"

Uchiha Izuna asked while eating the melon, "I heard from my brother that you're going on a long trip."

"The world is vast, and I want to go see it."

Uchiha Yang washed his hands after Xia Lian brought over a basin of water.

"I'm leaving tomorrow. As for you, keep capturing more researchers; it will only benefit the Uchiha."

Uchiha Yang patted Izuna on the shoulder. "I won't be back for a while this time. Take good care of your brother so he doesn't get swindled into a limp again."

He didn't even need to name names; Izuna knew exactly who he meant—that master swindler, Senju Hashirama.

If there wasn't someone around to pour cold water on his brother from time to time, his brother was prone to getting carried away by his own enthusiasm.

Uchiha Izuna, who had just stepped out of the courtyard, suddenly stopped. He turned his head to look at his cousin and said earnestly.

"Stay safe out there. My brother and I will be waiting for your return."

Uchiha Yang waved his hand with his back turned to Uchiha Izuna, a hint of warmth stirring in his heart.