Naruto: The Beautiful Uchiha is Actually Me?

Chapter 94: The Vow?

Yan Yi gripped Takita's arm tightly, her knees trembling slightly.

Although Takita didn't understand what was going on, how could he refuse Yan Yi after seeing his expression?

"Okay, okay! I won't chase you anymore, I'll do whatever you say, but you need to get your face treated as soon as possible!"

Takita frantically pulled a roll of bandages from his pocket, but then realized it was completely unsuitable...

"Move aside, I'll take over..."

Madara lifted Takita from behind and threw him to the group of Hagoromo clan ninjas. He then squatted down in front of Yan Yi, frowning deeply, and took out a clean, sterile gauze from his pocket to help Yan Yi apply it to stop the bleeding.

After doing all this, before Madara could even say a word, Izuna stormed up to Takita, glaring at him angrily.

"Don't make that face! You suddenly called out to him, which distracted him and that's why he got hurt! So it's your fault."

Izuna's merciless words stunned Takita.

Was it my fault just now? Yeah... how could you suddenly call out someone's name while they're fighting on the battlefield? Often, a moment's distraction can be fatal...

The more Takita thought about it, the more he realized he had done something wrong, and he instantly wilted. His previous arrogance turned into a deflated balloon.

It's been so long since we last met, and Yan Yi caused trouble the moment he arrived. If that Thousand Hands guy had been even slightly more steady, the cut wouldn't have been on his cheek, but on his neck...

You'll die!

Realizing the seriousness of the problem, Takita immediately sat down on the ground, his face filled with fear and self-blame.

"I...I...I'm so sorry, Yan Yi! I didn't mean for you to get hurt! Waaah...I'm so sorry!"

Yan Yi glanced wistfully in the direction Itama had left, then breathed a sigh of relief. Thankfully, if those Hagoromo clan ninjas had insisted on pursuing them, things would have been very difficult to handle...

Takita didn't dare to look up at Yan Yi. Although they hadn't seen each other for a long time, his longing for him was overflowing. But in the current situation, he was so regretful and guilty that he felt like he was dying.

Yan Yi didn't intend to blame him. After all, her battle with Itama just now was clearly a life-or-death struggle, and she had even managed to deceive this group of adult ninjas...

You can't blame Takita. He didn't know what was going on on his end, and besides... he could feel the genuine emotions emanating from the other person.

Yan Yi shook his head, walked up to Takita, and extended a hand to him...

"Don't be like that, I'm not blaming you... I know you're worried about me."

With red eyes, Takita looked up and, filled with guilt, grasped the hand of the person he had been longing for day and night.

"Yan Yi... why don't you hit me... I..." Takita's voice was still trembling; he was genuinely scared.

If Yan Yi were seriously injured or even worse because of his stupid behavior just now... he would never be able to forgive himself.

"Alright! Let's not talk about that anymore, it's been a long time..." Yan Yi smiled, not taking it to heart at all.

Seeing that Itama and the others had escaped unscathed dispelled the gloom that had been weighing on his heart. So, he was actually in a pretty good mood right now.

After all, if the fight continues... I might injure Itama myself.

Takita had no idea what Yan Yi was thinking, but seeing that Yan Yi still gave him that cute smile made him feel much better.

"Mmm... Yan Yi, it's been a long time."

Takita felt a little embarrassed. He really wanted to express his longing, but those awkward words just wouldn't come out...

Before, he could pursue him without any reservations. Takita didn't understand that it was precisely because Genichi gave him positive feedback that the little boy now knew how to be shy.

After holding back for several seconds, Takita finally mustered his courage and looked at Yan Yi with a serious expression, saying, "Yan Yi! I... I promise I won't do this again. And! I swear! For you... I'm willing to give my life..."

"Young Master!!"

These Hagoromo ninjas were initially relaxed, just watching the children interact, since nothing serious had actually happened. But Takita's sudden remark startled everyone.

"Young Master Takita, watch your words!"

One of the ninjas quickly covered his mouth and smiled awkwardly at Yan Yi and the other two.

Ban was the same; his face was utterly speechless...

Is such a vow something that can be made casually?

Does he even understand his current identity? He's no longer that young master Takita; he's now the one who made the vow representing the future patriarch of the Hagoromo clan.

Ninjas value keeping their word and doing what they say, especially large clans like theirs. Once they make a solemn vow, they will definitely fulfill it.

Otherwise, it would be a betrayal of the code and honor of a ninja, something despised by everyone...

Takita's vow was interrupted, and the atmosphere there eased a little.

However, no one saw the determination and seriousness in Takita's eyes... He had indeed thought about it carefully; he really, really liked Yan Yi, even if he couldn't quite put his finger on where that liking came from.

But the Feathered Robe Clan has always been like this, always able to quickly and accurately discover the true emotions in their hearts.

I like it... that's all there is to it, no need for any pretense or denial.

Just as Takita wanted to have a proper talk with his sweetheart, Izuna interrupted him.

"I say... how about we stop standing here? This is a battlefield. If we want to catch up, let's do it another time!"

Izuna pouted, not wanting to give Takita any chance.

For some reason, he just couldn't stand this young master. Even though Izuna knew that Takita's sincerity towards Genichi was more genuine than gold, Izuna still felt a strange sense of unease.

It's like she's raised her own little brother with so much care, how can she just let this stupid kid get away with it so easily... It's one thing that the evil black and white-haired Senju has been making her brother think about her day and night, but you, Hagoromo Takita, also want to take her brother away from her?

Takita looked hesitant, feeling wronged but not daring to argue with Izuna. Even though he was extremely upset, he could only reluctantly nod...

"Yan Yi, let's meet again next time! I...I'm sorry! And, I really miss you!"

After finishing his sentence, Takita turned and ran away. The ninjas who had been following him also caught up with him and disappeared in the blink of an eye...

"Phew... almost..."

After they had completely left, Ban breathed a huge sigh of relief, as if he had been granted a pardon.

Fortunately... this young master is quite good at changing the subject, and he quickly turned the fight away from the previous one.

Otherwise, Yan Yi told them not to pursue them. In fact, apart from saying things like "Don't pursue a desperate enemy, beware of ambushes," he couldn't think of any better reason.

After Ban relaxed a little, he lowered his head, patted Yan Yi's shoulder, and asked, "How are you, Yan Yi... are you alright?"

"Huh? I'm fine, Madara-kun. Although things happened a bit suddenly and unexpectedly, thankfully itama..."

Yan Yi was taken aback, then quickly omitted the second half of her sentence and smiled apologetically at her brother.

"Ban-ge too, Yan-yi too! What are you guys thinking! Really... Humph!"

Izuna was very unhappy and was sulking. His older and younger brothers had both been bewitched by the Senju on the other side, and now only he was clear-headed!

After resting for a while, the three of them resumed their "slacking off" adventure on the battlefield. They avoided strong opponents from a distance, and when they encountered slightly weaker ones, they would just put on a show, giving them a few casual blows before "accidentally" letting them escape.

Aside from meeting with Itama, Yan Yi felt incredibly bored the entire day until the main force began to organize their retreat, at which point Yan Yi finally relaxed.

Walking on the road in the Hui ethnic area, Yan Yi suddenly remembered the vow that Takita wanted to make to him today... A blush rose on his face.

"Uh..."

That atmosphere was so embarrassing! What's the difference between that and confessing your feelings in public? Okay, although he did confess in public before...

But weren't those extremely important vows? Did she really deserve them?

Although Yan Yi often thinks about Itama, sometimes she also thinks of that noisy boy.

I thought that after such a long time apart, Takita would be a little more subdued or would have forgotten about these feelings, but I didn't expect... that they are even stronger now!

Yan Yi also thought that she wouldn't care too much about him, because she hadn't thought about developing a relationship with him, at least not for the time being!

But today... to be honest, Yan Yi really fell for this. His enthusiasm once again significantly boosted Yan Yi's progress in winning him over!

"Looks like next time, I'll have to take Takita's enthusiasm for me more seriously... It's not that I don't like him, on the contrary, I actually do have a little bit, but..."

Yan Yi was conflicted the whole way, keeping her head down and not saying a word. In the blink of an eye, they had already returned to their clan's territory.