Naruto: The Beautiful Uchiha is Actually Me?

Chapter 74 Are you doing this for the Feathered Robe Clan, or for yourself?

When Yan Yi woke up again, it was already light outside.

Still a little dazed, Yan Yi shifted her body a couple of times and found a warm sensation pressing tightly against her.

"what!"

Yan Yi was startled, suddenly realizing that she wasn't in her own home, and the person curled up beside her was none other than Takita, who had cried last night saying he was afraid of the dark and wanted her to stay with him...

Although I'm awake, the little rascal beside me seems to still be dreaming; her eyelashes are fluttering slightly, and her brows are furrowed a little...

"Well, actually, this guy is quite handsome when he's quiet," Yan Yi couldn't help but think to herself.

"Takita, it's dawn..." Yan Yi poked his cheek with her finger and called out softly.

"Ugh..." Takita groaned twice, but still did not wake up.

"Takita...? Wake up, I'm going to train with you today," Yan Yi called out again.

The boy still doesn't seem to be awake.

Having no other choice, Yan Yi quietly leaned close to his ear and called out his nickname...

"Taki-chan~ Time to get up..."

"Hmm...? Ah, Yan Yi!"

The moment Takita heard his nickname, he suddenly woke up. It seemed that Yan Yi had slept with him last night... and he had actually stayed in bed today?

"Sorry, sorry, I made you wake me up." Takita sat up, feeling a little embarrassed.

He couldn't believe it; something he'd never even dared to dream of was actually true. Yan Yi had really stayed with him all night!

The rare peaceful sleep made him even linger in bed a little longer. You see, Takita's daily routine is actually very regular; he almost never lingers in bed and always wakes up on time.

However... I often wake up startled, either with my back covered in cold sweat or feeling dazed for a long time.

"Haha, I should have talked to you more last night, but I just fell asleep, haha..." Takita said, his face suddenly turning a little red.

"Um... Yan Yi, why don't you go back and change your clothes first? I'll come find you when I'm done!"

"alright."

Yan Yi didn't think too much about it, got up and went back to her room.

After Yan Yi left his room, Takita's face suddenly turned bright red...

"Ahhh! Yan Yi is so good! What should I do... I like him more and more..."

Takita, clutching the blanket, buried his face in the pillow and rolled around on the bed, unusually...

The pillow still carried the sweet scent of Yan Yi... Takita buried his face in the pillow, trying to calm himself down, but the more he tried, the more embarrassed he became.

"I wonder if Yan Yi has... developed even the slightest bit of affection for me now? Even just a little bit would be nice..."

Takita lay sprawled on the bed, his mind wandering, wishing that Genichi could stay with him forever.

......

For many days in a row, Takita was in a state of super happiness. He felt that he had never been so happy in his life. Even just being in the same space with Genichi made him feel comfortable.

Takita noticed that Genichi seemed less distant from him than before. Now, when he occasionally held Genichi's hand or gave him a slight hug, Genichi didn't resist...

Does this mean I have a great chance? Am I making significant progress?

Takita couldn't be bothered to think about family rules or inheriting the family business. Right now, he just wanted to immerse himself in happiness and interact more with the people he liked.

As for Yan Yi's thoughts...

To be honest, he didn't have any particular thoughts.

Actually, he was conflicted... Takita is a very good person, at least he is 100% sincere to him. Although his personality is a bit eccentric, he is actually quite cute.

This is the crux of the dilemma. Although Yan Yi is not as conservative as traditional people, the openness of the ninja world still shocked him.

After learning more, he discovered that... this kind of thing seems to be quite common, and people don't seem to care about it.

However, Yan Yi didn't know what her feelings were. If she had to put it into words, it was more like she considered him a good friend.

Moreover...every time Yan Yi thought of this, another figure would involuntarily pop into her mind.

He even felt a little guilty towards Takita, because Takita had been so sincere and genuine towards him, yet he hadn't felt the same way...

However, he quickly put aside his inner turmoil, because today... was the day he was to return to the Uchiha clan's territory.

Last night, her father sent her a letter, telling her that she could return to her family's ancestral home this morning... and from the words, Yan Yi had a vague feeling that something was about to happen.

After breakfast, Takita was preparing to train with Yan Yi, and he had even planned out what they would do together that day.

However, Yan Yi did not get up, but looked at Takita with an apologetic expression...

"Yan Yi...? Are you feeling unwell?" Takita asked in confusion, quickly moving closer to Yan Yi and touching his forehead.

Yan Yi shook her head and said, "No..."

"What's wrong? If you're tired, we won't cultivate today..."

"Takita, I'm going back. I'm leaving this morning." Yan Yi didn't beat around the bush and told Takita directly.

Yan Yi had prepared comforting words, expecting Takita to make a scene, but to her surprise... Takita became unusually quiet.

"Are you leaving? I knew you would leave eventually, but it feels like the time is a little too short... hahaha."

Takita sat cross-legged in front of Genichi again, his eyes meeting Genichi's.

Yan Yi was in a bad mood at the moment, and felt guilty towards this guy... Maybe she shouldn't have paid attention to him in the first place?

Takita seemed to understand Yan Yi's gaze, grinned, and said, "Yan Yi, you've been with me for over a week, and I'm already very satisfied... I know... you might be struggling with whether or not you should accept me, but please don't be sad because of this!"

"I will never force you! Even if you don't want to accept it now, it's okay! I will become very powerful and will keep pursuing you! Until one day you fall in love with me too!"

Takita's words stunned Yan Yi. Was he really that optimistic? Probably not... But his words did make Yan Yi feel a little better.

"I'm sorry..." Yan Yi didn't know what to say, so she could only say sorry.

Takita slowly reached out and gently touched Yan Yi's face, continuing, "Don't feel pressured because of my feelings for you. You don't need to deliberately avoid or respond to me. I will try my best. And what I need is genuine affection... not perfunctory affection."

"Taki Tai..."

Those two sentences almost brought Yan Yi to tears. He suddenly felt like such a jerk, so inhuman...

Seeing that Yan Yi was in a bad mood, Takita immediately changed the subject, saying, "Well, you can go back now! You can come anytime you want! If you're busy, I can come find you!"

"Hmm, by the way... the situation might be a bit turbulent again lately..." Yan Yi thought for a moment and decided to remind him. "I'll come find you to play again once the situation stabilizes. Until then... don't go to the battlefield! Take care of yourself!"

After Yan Yi finished speaking, the Uchiha clansmen who had come with him walked in from outside. After giving each other a look, Yan Yi got up and went over to them.

As she reached the door, Yan Yi turned back one last time and said, "No need to see me off, just remember what I said!"

Takita didn't make a fuss or cry; he simply showed his signature smile and waved to Genichi.

"Yes, yes, you must remember what I said!"

......

Yan Yi left the Hagoromo clan and embarked on her journey back to the Uchiha clan's territory.

Shortly after Yan Yi left, Takita stood before his father, looking at him with a resolute expression...

"Dad...Father, I need to be trained!"

Seeing the determined light in his son's eyes, Kuranosuke felt a pang of pain in his heart...

Yan Yi, that little guy, has indeed changed my son a lot, making him gradually stronger and more ambitious. But at the same time... it has also led to a stronger bond between the Hagoromo clan and the Uchiha clan.

He could see through Tajima's scheme, but it wasn't that he didn't want to help... it was that the Hagoromo clan was truly on the verge of collapse.

At this moment, it's difficult for Kuranosuke to decide whether to stick with the Uchiha clan to the bitter end or to cut ties at lightning speed and completely escape this battle.

"son..."

Kuranosuke spoke slowly, his expression inscrutable, his tone unusually serious.

"You are my only son. The only hope of the Feathered Robe Clan. Do you understand the weight of this mission?"

"I..."

Takita understood, but he didn't actually want to understand, much less bear the burden...

Kuranosuke sighed, looking at Takita with an extremely serious expression, and gripped Takita's shoulders with both hands, even applying a little force.

"Tell me, are you doing this for the sake of the Hagoromo clan, or for your own sake? If you want to maintain contact with the Uchiha, then you should find a way to do it yourself. Our clan's situation is no longer sufficient for us to risk everything in this battle."

Takita was startled... he didn't know how to answer his father's question.