Shisui Awakens the Sharingan

"Uh... um, do you two know what this mission is about?"

Qian Yun wanted to say: did they really have to involve rigid Kakashi and childish Shisui in something like robbery?

Wouldn't their beliefs come crashing down?

Shisui raised his hand. "I know, we're going to..."

"Hey!"

Kakashi barked, cutting Shisui off as he shot him a cold look.

"Have you never learned the ninja confidentiality rules?"

At those words, Shisui instinctively hid behind Qian Yun and peeked at Kakashi through the gap between his legs.

Qian Yun gave an awkward laugh. "Let's get going first. We can talk about it on the way!"

Kakashi lowered his head. "You're the captain. You command all operations. That's the ninja code!"

Qian Yun's mouth twitched, but he did not continue chatting.

The three set off, maintaining a normal pace, just as Qian Yun had on his first trip out.

An hour later, Shisui was panting, his little face somewhat pale.

He was simply too young. Lasting an hour already put him ahead of ninety-nine percent of children his age.

"Stop!"

Qian Yun called out and immediately crouched down.

"There are people both ahead and behind us. Shisui, get on my back and rest for now. Keep an eye on our surroundings!

Remember, if anyone makes the first move, don't worry about anything else. Kill them immediately!"

Shisui froze for a moment, then nodded solemnly.

Kakashi sensed the area around them but found nothing.

He lowered his head and continued onward.

It seemed Qian Yun had more team spirit than he did. Even when taking care of a teammate, he had to find the perfect excuse.

Seeing how oppressive the mood was, Qian Yun smiled and said, "Shisui, have you mastered your Crow Clone Technique?"

In truth, ever since Qian Yun had carried Shisui on his back, the child had been nervously sensing everything around them.

Interrupted by Qian Yun now, he finally relaxed.

"Yes! Crow clones are even more realistic than shadow clones, so ordinary people have a hard time telling them apart!

And using Crow Clone Techniques to cast genjutsu makes it very difficult to detect..."

He was still just a little kid. Once he got talking, there was no stopping him.

Shisui went from raising crows to commanding them to carry out missions, then to all sorts of strange crow habits.

Qian Yun listened with a grin, praising Shisui as a genius from time to time.

As the child listened, he gradually fell asleep on Qian Yun's back.

He really was too young.

Qian Yun softened his running movements, doing his best to let the child sleep more comfortably.

Two hours later, Qian Yun slowed down and gradually came to a stop.

"I'm tired. Let's rest for a while!"

As he spoke, Qian Yun signaled Kakashi with his hand.

They were surrounded by a group of rogue ninja.

Kakashi quietly went on guard, but Qian Yun sat down instead.

Shisui woke up and rubbed his big eyes with his chubby little hands.

"Good morning!"

Good grief, the kid was genuinely still half-asleep.

Just as Kakashi was about to signal him, he saw Qian Yun hand Shisui some milk.

"It's warm. See if you like it!

Here, Kakashi, you should rehydrate too. Have some snacks to restore your strength!"

After sitting down, Qian Yun spread out a blanket and laid out a pile of drinks and snacks, making it look like a picnic.

He even used ninjutsu to heat the milk.

Shisui giggled as he accepted the milk, while Kakashi wore a speechless expression.

Hadn't he said rogue ninja were approaching?

Was it really okay to sit down and eat and drink?

Kakashi accepted the milk but refused the snacks Qian Yun offered him.

"I don't like snacks. I usually only eat proper meals!"

Kakashi finally sat down and quickly finished a carton of milk.

Qian Yun said nothing and got Shisui a piece of cheese.

"You need to eat more to grow big and tall. You'll build up more chakra too!"

"Qian Yun, you're so nice!"

Shisui's face was full of happiness, but his gaze suddenly sharpened.

Clang!

Kakashi drew his blade first, while Shisui's Crow Clone Technique activated a moment later.

Pfft!

A kunai struck Qian Yun in the chest, and he instantly fell into a pool of blood.

He looked beyond saving.

"Ah... I'll kill you all!"

Shisui roared. A one-tomoe Sharingan awakened amid his tears.

Whoosh, whoosh, whoosh...

Shisui was incredibly fast when he flew into a rage, completely unlike the adorable child from before.

Kakashi was the same. His anger nearly made him lose his mind.

The two attacked, and the twenty rogue ninja hiding in the nearby grass were dead in the blink of an eye.

"The Sharingan? Heaven truly favors me! Hahahaha..."

There were people behind the rogue ninja as well. A Hidden Mist ninja suddenly charged out.

"Watch out!"

Kakashi was alarmed. That man was clearly a chunin, and an experienced elite chunin at that.

Ha!

Shisui and Kakashi attacked at the same time. The Hidden Mist ninja took a slash to the chest and three shuriken in the arm, then desperately used the Body Flicker Technique to flee the scene.

Shisui wanted to pursue and kill him, but Kakashi used the Body Flicker Technique to block his way.

"Calm down! We need to find out how many people the enemy has lying in wait. Charging in blindly would be suicide, and we wouldn't be able to continue the mission either!"

"Qian Yun..."

Shisui cried, sniffling unconsciously.

"Uh... it's morning..."

Suddenly, Qian Yun's voice reached them, and the two turned back in shock.

Qian Yun sat there with drooping eyelids, casually chewing on some beef.

"Qian Yun! Sob... sob... It's so good that you're not dead!"

Shisui threw away the kunai in his hand, threw himself into Qian Yun's arms, and burst into loud sobs.

Kakashi's eyelid twitched wildly. The feeling of being played made his anger surge.

But when he thought about it carefully, this was what made sense.

If someone who could defeat Kakashi were so easily killed by rogue ninja, that would truly be the joke of the century.

Neither of them noticed that Qian Yun had just used a basic genjutsu.

The effect had been surprisingly good.

"Sorry, sorry, I'm fine!

I've been carrying out missions in ANBU recently and still haven't recovered. I actually fell asleep!

Luckily Shisui was here. Otherwise, I really would have been done for!"

"Mm! I'll definitely protect you, Qian Yun! I swear!"

"Mm, I believe Shisui can do it. You've always been the Uchiha Clan's super genius!"

Watching Qian Yun seriously fool a child, Kakashi no longer knew how to complain.

This guy's personality was truly awful!

After resting for a while, the three set off again. Qian Yun continued carrying Shisui, claiming that Shisui needed to conserve his strength for battle.

When they reached a fishing village in the south of the Land of Fire, they bought a small wooden boat and drifted downstream.

"Lord Kakashi Hatake, let me tell you a secret. I'm actually terrible with directions!

I'll leave the rowing to you. This is the first official order I'm issuing as captain, so you must follow the rules properly!"

Kakashi's eyelid twitched at those words. Right now, he really wanted to beat Qian Yun senseless.

But in the end, he held himself back, though he did not mind rowing.

The three did not notice movement in the forest by the shore. Black Zetsu was watching them.

White Zetsu: "It's that big idiot. Last year, Master ordered him killed, but he unexpectedly survived!

According to our observations, he has an evil wooden barrel that can kill White Zetsu companions of any rank!"

Black Zetsu: "He's merely a talented ordinary human. There are plenty of ways to kill him; we may not even need to act ourselves!

Send them to the ruins of Whirlpool Village. The giant sea monsters gathered there will certainly give them a warm welcome.

Hehehe...!"

White Zetsu: "Eh? Black Zetsu, you're laughing so wickedly. Is this the legendary urge to poop?"

Black Zetsu: "Shut up and get to work!"