At dawn in Konoha, sunlight fell across the village gates. Uchiha Xin, dressed in black ninja attire, prepared to set out on an A-rank mission—escorting the merchant Suzuki Taro to the distant Sword Village.
Suzuki Taro, a slightly plump merchant, carried a heavy bundle in his hand, yet wore a warm smile. He stepped forward and said to Uchiha Xin, "Lord Uchiha Xin, our journey may not be peaceful. I heard that some ninja might come after me to seize the goods in my possession."
Uchiha Xin's gaze sharpened at those words. He gave a slight nod and said in a deep voice, "Mr. Suzuki, please rest assured. Since I, Uchiha Xin, have accepted this mission, I will protect both you and the goods. No matter what difficulties we encounter, I will not retreat."
A relieved smile appeared on Suzuki Taro's face. He said gratefully, "Then I'll be counting on you, Lord Uchiha Xin. I believe that with you here, we will surely reach our destination safely."
At dawn in Konoha, sunlight filtered through gaps in the leaves and fell across the village gates. Uchiha Xin, dressed in black ninja attire, prepared to set out on an A-rank mission—escorting the merchant Suzuki Taro to the distant Sword Village.
Before departing, Uchiha Xin looked at Suzuki Taro with a slight frown and asked, "Mr. Suzuki Taro, I'm curious. Why are so many people trying to kill you? Can you tell me the reason?"
Uchiha Xin looked at the merchant Suzuki Taro before him, his eyes filled with confusion and concern. He had not expected this seemingly ordinary merchant to possess such a miraculous pill, much less that it would bring him so many pursuers.
Suzuki Taro drew a deep breath and began recounting his experience. "This pill truly is a family