As he walked home, Yechen worried that someone else might come looking for him.
Fortunately, no one did.
Nothing happened along the way, and he made it home without trouble.
After a quick wash, Yechen decided to get some rest.
Training could wait. Just as he was about to lie down, he suddenly sensed several figures around his house.
Looking through his Byakugan, he discovered Uchiha clan members concealed nearby. Judging by their positions, they seemed to be guarding him rather than watching him.
Yechen understood immediately. This must have been the grand elder's idea.
They called it protection, but it was really a statement, warning the village not to try any underhanded schemes.
Still, with his strength, who could pull any tricks on him?
But it was a kind gesture from the grand elder, so he did not turn it down.
With them there, he could sleep a little more deeply and get a better rest.
Over the next few days, Yechen made no plans to train and instead lived like an ordinary person.
Whenever he had nothing to do, he strolled through the streets and sampled local specialties, or climbed to the highest point in Konoha to admire the view of the entire village.
His behavior left those tailing him deeply frustrated. They could not figure out what he was trying to do.
Elsewhere.
At Utatane Koharu's home.
A figure suddenly appeared before her.
"My lady..." The newcomer bowed respectfully to Utatane Koharu.
"How is it going?" Utatane Koharu slowly opened her half-closed eyes.
"The target is still doing the same thing, wandering around every day. There's nothing unusual to report," the newcomer replied.
Indeed, the people watching Yechen had been sent by Utatane Koharu.
The discussion in the Hokage's Office a few days earlier had made her