Uchiha Yin couldn't help thinking of everyone still waiting for him in Konoha, and his face tightened with worry.
With a sigh, he vanished on the spot.
As he considered the situation, an idea slowly began to take shape in his mind.
Chapter 532: Kurotsuchi's Plan
Once Uchiha Yin had settled matters with Mei Terumi, he wasted no time returning to Konoha.
After all, so many people were waiting for him at home. Just thinking about it made him desperate to get back.
As usual, Uchiha Yin stopped at the village gate and chose to walk in.
With his abilities, he could easily have gone straight inside, but he didn't want to. Perhaps walking through the gate made his homecoming feel more special.
Uchiha Yin found that attachment a little strange himself, but he couldn't seem to change it.
He gave the guards at the gate a slight nod, then walked in.
He didn't see Anko at the gate this time. Instead, little Kurotsuchi stood there, craning her neck as she waited.
To be fair, Konoha treated its hostages quite well. Aside from places that held secrets, there was nowhere Kurotsuchi was forbidden to go.
She could move freely everywhere else, and no one gave her strange looks. They treated her as though she belonged in Konoha.
So even while Uchiha Yin was away, Kurotsuchi's days had not been especially hard.
During that time, Kurotsuchi had heard people talking about Uchiha Yin all over Konoha.
Opinions varied, but most people talked about how handsome and dashing he was, and how many wives and lovers he had.
Whether the words came from men or women, there was a hint of envy in their voices.
Kurotsuchi couldn't help finding that strange.
She remembered how her mother had flown into a rage when