As Nawaki left, Hyuga Reiko did not dare look at him. She was afraid Uchiha Yuu would suddenly confess to her, and Reiko did not know what feelings or words she should use to respond.
To be honest, Uchiha Yuu was widely recognized in the village as an outstanding young man. Every girl would develop feelings for him, including Reiko, his teammate. It was just that now that he had taken the initiative to say it, should she agree?
Uchiha Yuu paid no attention to Hyuga Reiko's expression. His body was changing; fine scales emerged layer by layer from beneath his skin, while a layer of radioactive elements spread through the air, allowing him to sense every movement around him.
After confirming that no one was watching them, he nodded slightly and set aside his doubts.
Taking advantage of Nawaki's wonderful misunderstanding, Uchiha Yuu fixed his gaze on Hyuga Reiko and directly revealed one crucial truth to her:
"Do you remember what I said back then? We would change Konoha together, change the Hyuga Family before us."
Reiko calmed herself from her shock and recognized this as his Sage Transformation state. She snapped out of her girlish fantasies. Hyuga Reiko had long since shed the innocent naivety of her youth and become the successful, strong woman she was today.
She understood that Uchiha Yuu surely was not going to talk about matters between men and women, but what could be so important that he needed to send Nawaki away and push his sensory ability to its limit?
"Before I ever said those words, I had already taken action."
Now was the best time to be honest. Uchiha Yuu told her a reality.
"The real power behind Enlightenment Weapons Store is not Shan Juhua. I am its true owner."
"Also, Akatsuki,