chsdbacks Chapter 501 As a transmigrator, being shameless is the normal thing to do.
Chapter 501 As a transmigrator, being shameless is the normal thing to do.
A low wooden fence surrounds the entrance, enclosing a small courtyard. The weeds in the courtyard have grown to ankle height and sway gently in the wind, clearly indicating that they have not been tended to for a long time.
Sanfeng reached out and pushed open the gate. With a soft creak, several flying insects in the grass in the corner of the yard took flight. The sound of their wings flapping was particularly clear in the quiet courtyard.
The room was simply furnished with a wooden bed covered with a coarse cloth, an old desk, a wooden chair with a chipped corner, and a few neatly folded changes of clothes piled in the corner, covered with a thin layer of dust.
On the desk lay a half-finished ninjutsu manual, its cover covered with a thin layer of dust, and the edges of the pages were curled, clearly indicating that the original owner had not been here for some time.
Uchiha Mitsunori reached out and pushed open the creaking wooden door. A smell mixed with the scent of mildew and the fragrance of wood wafted out. It wasn't pungent, but it carried a dullness of someone who hadn't lived there for a long time.
He glanced around the somewhat shabby room, pondered for a moment, and then spoke, his gaze falling on Yui Aoyama.
His tone was calm yet carried an undeniable authority, but he deliberately softened his voice, afraid of making Aoyama Yui feel slighted, and also wanting to put her completely at ease: "The war between Konoha and Iwagakure will end soon, and we won't be staying here for long. With my current strength and status, the clan will soon provide me with a larger and cleaner place to live. Could you help me tidy up this place first? We may have to move."
Yui Aoyama nodded obediently without hesitation, the unease in her eyes fading slightly. Having something concrete to do allowed her to temporarily forget the unease of being in enemy territory and gave her a slight sense of belonging.
She walked straight to the corner of the wall, picked up the rag hanging on the wooden nail, quickly went out of the house, filled a bucket with clean water in the corner of the yard, carried the basin back into the house, and began to carefully wipe the desk and wooden bed.
Her movements were skillful and efficient, clearly indicating that she often did these chores at home, and every movement showed meticulousness.
When wiping the desk, she carefully moved the ninja manual aside, gently brushed the dust off the cover with her fingertips, being very careful not to damage the pages. After wiping the desk clean, she gently put it back in its original place, even carefully smoothing out the wrinkles on the edges of the pages.
She had long considered herself one of Uchiha Sanfeng's people, and she took extra care in managing his residence, not treating herself as an outsider at all. The awkwardness and unease in her eyes were gradually replaced by this peaceful busyness.
Uchiha Mitsunori leaned against the door frame, arms crossed, watching her busy, slender figure, a smug smile playing on his lips.
The last rays of the setting sun shone through the window, casting a soft glow on her and adding warmth to the simple little house.
His mind was racing, considering... follow-up plans for the negotiations with Onoki... how to ensure Iwagakure paid the 300 billion ryo in compensation on time, how to use this money to win over the clan elders and consolidate his position... and how to deal with the movements of Kumogakure to avoid them reaping the benefits and disrupting his plans.
Just then, a light footstep came from outside the courtyard, accompanied by a girl's clear and sweet shout.
"Brother Sanfeng, you're back... I've been looking for you for so long!"
Uchiha Mitsuhide turned his head and saw a girl in a pink kimono with pigtails running towards him. The cherry blossom hair ornament tied at the end of her hair swayed in the wind, and the hem of her skirt swept across the withered grass outside the courtyard, making a soft rustling sound. Her eyebrows curved and her face was full of joy. Like a little bird returning to its nest, she ran towards him, her eyes only on him.
Upon seeing the newcomer, the original owner's memories flooded back like a tidal wave.
This is his childhood friend, "Uchiha Ami," who is the same age as him. She has been attached to him since childhood, and the two grew up together in the clan, where they had a very close relationship.
Uchiha Ami is one of the few people who can make the original owner let down all her guard and show her soft side.
Uchiha Sanfeng's heart softened unconsciously, and his expression relaxed somewhat.
Uchiha Ami ran into the courtyard, but tripped and stumbled. When she saw Aoyama Yui tidying up inside the house, she stopped abruptly.
A hint of doubt flashed in her eyes, and her gaze lingered briefly on Yui Aoyama... She noticed the remaining patterns of Iwagakure ninja clothing on the cuffs of her sleeves, as well as the thin calluses on her fingertips from years of holding ninja tools, and her eyes showed a hint of hostility.
But she didn't think much of it, assuming he was just a special friend brought back by Mitsuhine. She quickly looked away, still smiling as she turned to look at Uchiha Mitsuhine, her tone as intimate as ever. She quickly stepped forward, reached out, grabbed his sleeve, and gently shook it, her voice full of admiration.
"Brother Sanfeng, I heard from the clan that you awakened the Mangekyou Sharingan and defeated the Iwagakure ninja! That's amazing! The elders in the clan are all praising you, saying you're the pride of our Uchiha clan!"
As she spoke, she excitedly waved her little fist, her eyes filled with undisguised admiration and pride, her cheeks flushed with excitement, making her look exceptionally charming.
Just then, a cold, emotionless mechanical voice suddenly exploded in Uchiha Mitsunori's mind, breaking his thoughts and shattering the warmth before him.
[Ding! Main Quest Update: Please engage in dual cultivation with Uchiha Ami. Quest time limit: 24 hours. Completion Reward: Mangekyou Sharingan's maximum eye power +20%; Failure Penalty: Mangekyou Sharingan's maximum eye power -20%, eye function damaged, unable to activate Susanoo for a short period, and the backlash from the eye power will cause severe headaches.]
Uchiha Mitsunori froze instantly, his expression stiffening, and his pupils slightly contracting.
A hint of surprise, embarrassment, and helplessness flashed in his eyes. He even paused for a moment, and his aura instantly became somewhat unnatural.
He had just returned with Aoyama Yui and hadn't even settled in properly when the system suddenly issued this abrupt task.
Not only is dual cultivation required with one's childhood sweetheart, but a strict 24-hour time limit is also set.
This outrageous request caught him off guard, and he couldn't help but complain in his mind: This system is too good at picking the right time, it's like adding fuel to the fire, deliberately making things difficult for me!
Fortunately, he was a time traveler with thick skin. After a brief moment of surprise, he quickly calmed down, forced himself to return to normal, and began to think of a solution in his mind. His eyes darted between Ami and Yui Aoyama in the room.
He glanced at Aoyama Yui inside the room and saw her wiping the wooden bed with her head down. She seemed unaware of the strangeness outside, but her movements slowed down a bit, which made him breathe a sigh of relief.
Time was of the essence, with only 24 hours left. If he failed to complete the mission on time, the punishment of weakened eye power and inability to activate Susanoo would be fatal for him, who had just awakened the Mangekyou Sharingan and still needed to rely on his eye power to survive.
Once we lose our fighting strength, let alone gaining a position in the clan, even negotiations with Onoki will likely spiral out of control, and all the previous preparations will be in vain.
He had to find a way to satisfy both Aoyama Yui and the other party, so as to complete the mission smoothly and stabilize his own strength.
Uchiha Ami noticed his strange expression, her smile faded slightly, and she tilted her head in confusion, her eyes full of concern.
She reached out to touch his forehead, checking if he had a fever. Her fingers felt slightly cool. "Brother Sanfeng, what's wrong? You look strange. Are you feeling unwell? Or were you too tired from the meeting in the conference room, or did you overuse your chakra?"
Uchiha Mitsunori coughed lightly, instinctively turning to the side to avoid the attack, and covering his mouth with his fist to hide his embarrassment.
"Yamei, I'm fine, just a little tired. I'll be alright in a bit."
He quickly changed the subject, gesturing to Aoyama Yui inside the room, and introduced her: "This is Aoyama Yui. She even betrayed Iwagakure for me, so she is now my woman. Of course, I still like you very much."
"Yami, I'm not tired. It's just that seeing you reminded me of that battle not long ago... I almost died... Before I died, all I could see in my mind was your image... When I was little, you followed behind me and called me 'Brother Sanfeng.' When I was injured, you secretly gave me medicine. When I was frustrated in my ninjutsu training, you stayed up all night with me to cheer me on."
Uchiha Ami shuddered, her eyes widened instantly, the blush faded from her pink cheeks, and her lips trembled slightly. She wanted to say something, but swallowed it back, and just stared at him blankly.
"I used to treat you like a little sister next door who needed to be taken care of, and I ignored the feelings that had already taken root in my heart."
Uchiha Mitsunori's voice grew softer as he gently grasped Ami's shoulder: "It wasn't until I was on the verge of death that I realized, deep down, that I had always loved you. It was this obsession and love that sustained me as I broke through my limits and awakened the Mangekyou Sharingan."
This straightforward confession, like the warm sun shining into a lake, instantly melted Uchiha Ami's heart.
Her nose tingled, her eyes instantly reddened, and tears welled up in them.
For a long time, she had secretly liked Sanfeng. Seeing that he always took care of her like an older brother, she had long been used to this restrained affection. She never thought that she would hear him confess his feelings so sincerely.
"Brother Sanfeng... I've always liked you too..."
Her body trembled slightly, a mixture of being touched by his affection and the unexpected surprise. Even her eyes became somewhat flustered, yet she couldn't help but gaze at him with longing.
Looking at her reddened eyes, Uchiha Mitsunori gently pulled her into his arms: "I'm sorry, Ami, I realized it too late and made you wait so long. From now on, I won't treat you like a little sister anymore; I'll treat you like a lover, and I'll never let you suffer any more grievances."
Uchiha Ami, nestled in his arms, gently hugged his waist, burying her face in his clothes. Tears she had been holding back for so long finally streamed down her face, soaking his clothes: "Mitsubone-nii-san... I... I've been waiting to hear these words for so long..."