Damned Senju Scum

He had been toying with the idea of keeping a Summoning Beast as a pet for some time now. If he could manage to snag a Tailed Beast to keep, the sheer prestige would be incomparable to any ordinary summon.

Simply put, it would be the ultimate flex.

Brain: As expected of Master, actually wanting to keep a Tailed Beast as a pet. Master, you keep saying you don't want to be high-profile or show off, but I've caught you red-handed.

Mangekyou Sharingan: It's nothing, Master just wants to keep a Tailed Beast as a pet, it's a trivial matter. Before my Mangekyou Sharingan, all Tailed Beasts are not worth a single glance.

Mouth: Can we talk about pets after we eat the grilled fish? (Slurp (*^^*))

Uchiha Yang smiled silently and decided to satisfy the Mouth's wish first.

"Dispose of the bodies, we'll eat some grilled fish before we leave."

After Uchiha Yang gave the order, Uchiha Sake stayed by his side, while Uchiha Ya went off to catch fish.

Naturally, Uchiha Kage and his men would handle the corpses; professional work should be left to the professionals.

Watching the little maid Xia Lian happily brushing sauce onto the grilled fish, Uchiha Yang teased, "Xia Lian, what is your dream?"

Xia Lian gave a blank "ah," then replied without hesitation, her face full of pride, "My wish is to serve Master well."

"What a simple and humble wish."

"Though, why do these unexpected guests keep coming in waves?"

Uchiha Yang looked at the ninjas who had suddenly appeared, all dressed in black and masked, and his mood soured.

He preferred the peaceful life he wanted to lead, not days where annoying flies popped up every now and then.

"Keep grilling the fish, don't stop." After instructing the little maid, Uchiha Yang looked at the two men, "Go and slaughter them for me."

"These people have ill intentions; they're likely here for those three. Find out which clan they belong to."

Uchiha Sake and Uchiha Ya erupted with powerful, dense chakra on the spot, and as they attacked, their Three-Tomoe Sharingan were revealed.

"It's the Uchiha."

"Kill them!"

Upon seeing the Three-Tomoe Sharingan, this group showed not a shred of fear; instead, their killing intent intensified.

"Interesting." A look of disdain curled the corner of Uchiha Sake's mouth as he felt the power of his Sharingan.

"Fire Style: Great Fireball Jutsu!"

"Water Style: Water Dragon Jutsu!"

Uchiha Sake and Uchiha Ya didn't need to communicate to coordinate perfectly. The massive amount of steam generated by the clash of water and fire obscured eighty percent of the surrounding visibility.

With their Three-Tomoe Sharingan, however, they could see everything clearly in this environment.

After creating an advantageous environment, the two immediately launched their assault, but the enemy seemed well-versed in Uchiha combat styles and did their best to avoid the line of sight of the Sharingan.

At this moment, Uchiha Kage appeared by Uchiha Yang's side with the Shadow Guard.

"Master, the combat techniques of this group suggest they are from the Senju Clan."

Uchiha Yang looked at Uchiha Kage and, seeing him standing there like a fool, said speechlessly, "Why are you still standing there? Take your men and go help."

"As you command."

After receiving the order, Uchiha Kage immediately had one elite jonin and two chunin from the Shadow Guard stand two meters away from their master to ensure no stragglers slipped through.

With Uchiha Kage joining the fray, the pressure on Uchiha Sake and Uchiha Ya eased significantly.

"Uchiha scum, die!"

"Wind Style: Wind Cutter!"

An elite jonin of the Senju directly exposed his identity by using the signature jutsu of the Senju Clan.

"Water Style: Water Formation Wall!"

Uchiha Sake quickly formed hand seals, using the water-style defensive jutsu he had once copied from a Senju piece of trash.

Softness overcoming hardness, even the exceptionally sharp Wind Cutter could not break the Water Formation Wall to harm Uchiha Sake.

"So it really is Senju trash. Today, I'll send you to meet your former clan leader."

Upon confirming the opponent was Senju trash, Uchiha Sake's face was filled with excitement, his eyes burning with killing intent.

The battle was fierce. This group of Senju trash consisted of two elite jonin, three ordinary jonin, and five chunin.

These were the secret squad Senju Tobirama had arranged to investigate the Tailed Beast.

Having finally tracked the Tailed Beast's aura, they had been intercepted. They had originally thought they were just dealing with a young master from a common clan out for a stroll, never expecting to run into Uchiha scum.

And not just that, but to encounter three elite jonin with Three-Tomoe Sharingan—such power wouldn't be mobilized without reason; there had to be some secret operation.

"I didn't expect the Senju Clan to be coveting my pet as well."

Uchiha Yang ate the fragrant grilled fish and said to the little maid Xia Lian, "What do you think should be done?"

"The Tailed Beast is a pet reserved for Master, and the Senju Clan dares to covet it. With Master's power, you will wipe out the Senju Clan sooner or later."

Xia Lian knelt on the soft cushion, looking at her master with eyes full of adoration.

In the little maid's eyes, her master was the strongest and most formidable of them all; he was just usually quite low-key.

"Hahaha, well said. This is your reward."

Uchiha Yang laughed heartily and tossed the remainder of his grilled fish to the young maid.

The battle did not last long, as the disparity in strength between the two sides was apparent from the start. Under the command of their leader, the group of Senju ninjas scattered and fled in all directions.

Just like that, Uchiha Sake and the others joined forces to successfully slay a Senju elite jonin.

"It seems our mission is about to be exposed."

After the battle concluded, Uchiha Yang approached the fallen Shadow Guard. "Give him a proper burial."

Uchiha Kage, however, felt no excess emotion; he merely thought the fallen Shadow Guard had been too weak. How could such strength protect their master in the future?

"My Lord, should we send word to the clan?"

Uchiha Sake walked to Uchiha Yang's side and asked in a low voice.

"Xia Lian, prepare paper and a brush for me."

Uchiha Yang had the same intention and called out to Xia Lian, who was standing by the carriage.

In the letter, Uchiha Yang emphasized that the Jade Pendant contained Tailed Beast chakra and detailed the encounter that had just occurred. He also noted his suspicion that the Senju clan was focusing their efforts on hunting down Tailed Beasts in order to counter the Uchiha.

Afterward, Uchiha Yang handed the sealed letter to Uchiha Sake.

Uchiha Sake passed the letter to the Summoning Beast he had just summoned.

Summoning Beasts were currently the fastest means of communication between ninjas.

"My Lord, our whereabouts have been exposed. We are likely to encounter even more enemies next time. Why don't we turn back?"

Uchiha Ya felt anxious about his ability to protect Uchiha Yang and could not help but suggest it.

Uchiha Yang looked at Uchiha Ya and smiled faintly. "We continue to the capital of the Land of Fire. The mere Senju cannot change my decision."

"Or are you two afraid?"

"If My Lord is not afraid, then naturally, neither are we."

Uchiha Sake and Uchiha Ya both had a strange feeling—the illusion that Uchiha Yang was not as simple as they had imagined.

"With you two by my side, I would not be afraid even if the Senju clan head stood before me."

Uchiha Yang said with a beaming smile.

"Thank you for your trust, My Lord."

A sense of being deeply trusted welled up inexplicably in the hearts of Uchiha Sake and Uchiha Ya.