Naruto: The Beautiful Uchiha is Actually Me?

Chapter 40: Be my sidekick?

Today is the day to carry out the mission, and Yan Yi has already made thorough preparations for it... Although he is actually unwilling, he has no choice but to force himself to be strong.

It would be a lie to say I wasn't nervous about going out. Fortunately, my purpose this time was simple: to gather intelligence and test the attitudes of the other small families around me.

And most importantly, it's about getting the attitude of the Feathered Robe Clan and paying attention to anything unusual about them...

This mission isn't particularly difficult, but it's not exactly easy either. You might not encounter any combat along the way, or you might be unlucky enough to be forced into fighting...

After all, now that they've left the protection of their clan's territory, anywhere could be a battlefield.

"Young Master, don't be nervous. We will prioritize protecting you if there are any problems."

The one speaking was He Yan. The reason he was addressed as "Third Young Master" was because the family was currently on a mission, and matters of master, apprentice, and brothers had to be put aside for the time being.

Madara insisted on going along, but Tajima stopped him. Izuna was also forced to stay in the clan's territory and couldn't go with Genichi.

As for why...

The reason is simple: to prepare for the worst in advance. If an accident were to occur and the entire army were wiped out, sending all three sons at once would be a fatal blow to the Uchiha clan.

Although it is shameful to quantify the value of one's own son in this way, Tajima has no choice but to consider it this way.

Even if it's just for training, they'll only send the third son, who has the lowest "training cost," first...

If the mission succeeds and he even grows as a result, then everyone's happy. If it fails and Yan Yi doesn't come back, then at least... the loss will be relatively smaller, right?

This is why Tajima felt so guilty. After all, when faced with a difficult choice, even if it was incredibly agonizing, he had to make a decision.

Therefore, for Yan Yi's safety, he not only sent He Yanqin to lead a team to follow him, but also secretly arranged for a hidden location to protect his clansmen...

Of course, Yan Yi wouldn't know this.

Leaving the tribe's territory would be dangerous, and anything could happen; this arrangement was already the best that could be done.

......

Yan Yi was wearing the Uchiha's special combat suit. Although he was small, it still fit his size.

He wore a dark blue combat uniform with a stand-up collar, a black belt around his waist, and on his vest was the family crest of a flame fan, representing the family's glory...

"This mission is quite simple. We'll go to the Feathered Clan first."

Kazuhiko quickly gave a brief order for the operation, and the group swiftly formed a battle formation before heading towards the Feathered Robe Clan...

Yan Yi was quite strong and could keep up with their pace. His specially made combat sandals, while not as protective as open-toed shoes, were much better than his usual wooden clogs.

Although protected among the four, Yan Yi dared not be careless in the slightest...

The tree branches overhead and the ground beneath your feet could become the direction from which an enemy suddenly launches an attack.

However, it must be said that the Sharingan of the Uchiha clan is indeed useful. Although it cannot see through things like the Byakugan, it can see the details of the environment and the changes in the wind and grass around it very clearly.

The four people, carrying eight large red lanterns, sped along without encountering any obstacles and arrived near the territory of the Feathered Robe Clan.

Kazuhiko explained to Yan Yi, "Currently, we are allies with the Feathered Robe Clan. Although they have been making some small moves recently, it's unlikely we'll directly break ties right now..."

He paused, then saw the serious look in Yan's eyes, which reassured him considerably.

"Brother Heyan, I understand, I will be careful..." Yan Yi replied.

"Yes, that's it!"

Kazuhiko nodded in satisfaction, then led his group into the territory of the Feathered Robe Clan...

The Feathered Robe Clan...

Yan Yi didn't know much about this clan. His impression was that they were allies who had always maintained a friendly agreement with the Uchiha clan to jointly fight against the Senju clan...

As for bloodline abilities... I don't know.

However, they were detected the moment they entered the area.

However, the two sides are still allies. When Yan Yi and his group stood in front of the other's clan's gate, a group of ninjas were already waiting there.

Kazuhiko paused for a moment... his expression became somewhat subtle.

Yan Yi keenly noticed the strange look in He Yan's eyes. Just as she was wondering about it, He Yan suddenly leaned down and whispered something in Yan Yi's ear...

"It seems relatively safe for now. That kid in the other group is the only son of the Feathered Robe Clan Chief..."

Kazuhiko didn't finish his sentence, but his meaning was already quite clear.

Since they dared to send their only precious son to greet them, they must have sent him with the intention of giving him a trial. Therefore, at least this time, the Hagoromo clan is maintaining a friendly relationship with the Uchiha clan, just like before...

As for the time he "slacked off" on the battlefield, Kazuhiko couldn't possibly ask about it directly now.

Regardless, let's probe the situation first...

Kazuhiko stepped forward and greeted the members of the Feathered Robe Clan with a smile.

"Greetings everyone, I'm here again to lead the team and exchange information with you all..."

After a polite remark, the middle-aged ninja leading the group immediately replied with a beaming smile, "Thank you all for your long journey. We have always been well taken care of by the Uchiha clan, and we will continue to treat you with the same hospitality as always..."

After exchanging some casual pleasantries and saying a few inconsequential things, we finally got to the point.

"Then, please follow me into the clan's territory..." As soon as he finished speaking, the middle-aged ninja turned around and began to lead the way.

Yan Yi glanced at He Yan warily, but only relaxed slightly after He Yan nodded.

So the relationship between the two families was already good enough that they could safely let outsiders into their territory...?

Just as Yan Yi was lost in thought, a shadow suddenly appeared before her eyes and, with lightning speed, reached out and pinched Yan Yi's cheek hard.

"Ow!"

A sharp pain shot through his face. Before Yan Yi could even see what was happening, a clear but... mischievous voice rang in his ear...

Wow~ So soft! What's your name? Be my little follower!

Yan Yi covered her face, tears welling up in her eyes from the pain. When she came to her senses, she saw that the person standing in front of her was none other than the son of the so-called Feathered Clan Chief that her brother Yan had mentioned...

The other person was looking at her with curiosity, and Yan Yi was a little flustered. Her cheeks were still burning from being pinched so much.

"Hmm? Say something! Are you willing or not?"

The boy looked puzzled, and seeing Yan Yi's silent expression, he became a little anxious.

The lead ninja in feathered robes, hearing the commotion, turned around and was startled. He quickly stepped forward to stop him, saying, "Young Master Takita! You can't be so rude!"

Although we don't know anything about this Uchiha boy, and the other party didn't introduce him, judging from their positions just now, he should be some kind of young master.

Realizing the seriousness of the problem, he quickly began to apologize in the direction of the Uchiha group.

"I'm so sorry! Young Master Takita didn't mean any harm, he's just a little... naughty."

The Uchiha group was also startled. They hadn't even noticed when this brat approached their young master.

How could they approach Yan Yi so stealthily while they were on high alert? What's going on?

Takita, annoyed at being stopped, started making a scene, insisting on walking with Genichi...

Yan Yi covered her face, feeling a little wronged... In all her life, no one had ever pinched her face so roughly! It was too much!

When the Uchiha group saw the red marks on Yan Yi's face, their expressions became more serious. The Yu Yi group felt something was wrong. Sure enough, this boy was someone like their clan leader or young master...?

If not handled properly, it might cause resentment among the Uchiha. And if the Uchiha are unhappy... he knows all too well how extreme those lunatics can be.

The leader was just an ordinary ninja from the Hagoromo clan. He was unaware of the power struggles between factions, but it didn't look good to cause trouble now.

After much apologizing and Yan Yi shaking his head to say it was okay, the atmosphere finally eased a little...