Naruto's civilian cannon fodder starts with the three-body technique

Chapter 325 Enhanced Edition - Kai
It seems that the Umino clan is taking advantage of Umino Sasuke's popularity to absorb new blood and weave a vast and tightly-knit network of relationships.

Looking at the efficient and bustling Umino clan's territory, and comparing it to his own Uchiha clan's territory, which, although magnificent, was somewhat closed off and quiet, a complex emotion welled up in Uchiha Inahisa's heart.

Perhaps, it was a wise decision for the clan leader to lower himself and take the initiative to invite Umino Sasuke.

This young "Konoha Demigod" is rising to power with unstoppable momentum.

With the clan's founding ceremony approaching, the entire Umino clan was extremely busy, but Umino Sasuke was enjoying a rare moment of leisure.
However, this tranquility was soon broken by hurried footsteps.

"Clan leader! Clan leader!" A young Umino clansman in charge of the clan's daily affairs rushed in anxiously. Seeing that Umino Sasuke was resting, he quickly slowed his pace, but the anxiety on his face could not be hidden.

"What is it?" Sasuke Umino slowly opened his eyes.

"It's the old master and madam!" Kenjiro Umino gasped for breath as he explained, "They've gone to Fish Shop No. 1 again to sell fish, and we can't stop them. The clan opening ceremony is just around the corner, you see—"

His meaning was clear: how could the "ancestor" of a clan be allowed to sell fish at the market? Wouldn't that make them a laughingstock if word got out?
Upon hearing this, Umino Sasuke was not angry at all; instead, he showed a helpless yet warm smile.

He stood up and patted Kenshiro on the shoulder: "Kenshiro, there's no need to make a fuss. The two elders have worked hard all their lives, and they feel uncomfortable when they're idle. They like to go to the fish shop; they're quick and energetic. Let them be happy, as long as they don't overwork themselves."

Kenjiro was still somewhat conflicted: "But Clan Chief, what about the reputation of our Umino Clan—"

"Face?" Sasuke Umino chuckled, his expression revealing a profound understanding of the world. "True dignity is when the Akimichi family's barbecue aroma fills Konoha, and no one dares to underestimate them; it's when the Nara family's herbal medicine shop rakes in money every day, and others can only be envious. It's earned through strength and real, tangible benefits!"
Our Umino family started by selling fish, and now we have monopolized the fish market in Konoha, making affordable fish and meat available on the tables of thousands of households, and enabling our clansmen to live a good life. This is the greatest honor!

It's truly foolish to forget one's roots when one is in a high position.

He paused, then taught by example: "Remember, the core of the Umino clan is strength, unity, and the ability to bring tangible benefits to its members!"
Rather than those vague and ethereal 'noble' postures.

"Come on, let's go to the fish market."

Wood Leaf Fish Market.

It will always be one of the most vibrant and lively places in Konoha Village.

Before even stepping inside, the aroma, a mixture of fresh sea salt, damp air, a faint smell of blood, and the unique scents of various fresh seafood, wafts towards you.

The place was bustling with noise—shouting, haggling, the splashing of fish tails against the water, the swishing of knives scraping scales—all mingling together, creating a vibrant, everyday atmosphere.

The long-established "Haiye Fish Fresh," located in a corner of the fish market, is also bustling with activity.

The shop is small, but it is clean and tidy.

Several huge wooden basins and specially made water tanks were lined up at the entrance, with various live fish swimming in the clear water: plump sea bream, silvery saury, crabs with outstretched claws, lobsters blowing bubbles... their scales shimmering in the morning light.

On the cutting board next to it, neatly arranged on ice were prepared fish pieces, snow-white fish slices, and plump shrimp.

Old Man Umino wore a dark blue apron with the sleeves rolled up to his elbows, revealing his muscular forearms.

He was deftly wielding a brass scale, the weights clinking: "Aunt Wang, this bass of yours weighs a good two pounds and eight ounces. As usual, I'll round it down for you!"

His voice was loud and clear, with the hearty tone characteristic of fishermen.

Grandma Haiye sat behind the small wooden table at the cashier's desk, her fingers deftly manipulating the abacus beads as she collected money and gave change. With a warm smile, she chatted with regular customers: "Uncle Lei, the mackerel is fresh today. It's the best soup for your grandson who's going to ninja school!"

Umino's mother was quick and efficient at taking money and giving change, and she looked quite well. Clearly, under Umino Sasuke's care, her body had not only recovered but also greatly improved.

Nourished by Life Yang No. 1, she even looks more than ten years younger. Coupled with her children's success and radiant complexion, she looks even younger.

The assembly line work area inside the store.

The members of the Haiye tribe had a clear division of labor. The men who fished had bulging arm muscles and their nets were incredibly accurate. The men who were responsible for stunning the fish used wooden mallets wrapped in thick cloth, and they were quick and ruthless. The two masters who were scaling the fish made their hands move swiftly and skillfully, and the silver scales flew like snowflakes. The men who were gutting the fish were even more skilled. With a flick and a slash of the knife, the internal organs were separated cleanly and neatly.

The person in charge of the final finishing and packaging was Matt Day's wife, Kaym.

She wore a clean apron, her hair was neatly tied up, and her eyes were focused as she arranged the cleaned fish meat in an orderly fashion.

"Brother Haiye! This cod looks really good today, give me two."

"Alright! Mr. Haruno, please wait a moment, I'll pick out the fattest one for you right away!"

"Oh my, Grandpa Umino, your Sasuke-sama is truly a source of pride for Konoha! My son is even chanting the slogan 'I want to learn from Sasuke-sama' during training now!"

"Madam, you look better and better. You're destined to enjoy the blessings of your son!"

As the guests lined up, they chatted enthusiastically with the two elders, their words filled with admiration for Umino Sasuke and envy for the Umino family's current status.

Just then, a small commotion and whispers arose on the outskirts of the crowd.

"Look! It's Lord Iron Wall! Our Konoha's demigod!"

"The most promising son of the Umino family is at the fish market?!"

"Oh my god, it really is him!"

Sasuke Umino appeared at the store entrance. He wasn't wearing his Jonin uniform, but rather a simple, dark-colored casual outfit, exuding a calm and reserved demeanor.

However, the aura of "Konoha's Demigod" and his status as the leader of the Jonin team gave him an aura that made people hold their breath, even in the bustling city.

The bustling fish market seemed to have been hit by a pebble, the ripples spread, the noise subsided, and countless eyes filled with awe, curiosity, and inquiry focused on him.

"Father, Mother." Ignoring the stares around him, Umino Sasuke smiled and walked straight toward his parents.

"Oh my! Jiro, you've arrived!" Old Man Haiye's eyes lit up with joy, but upon seeing the line of customers, he immediately forgot about his own son and prioritized the customers.

Haiye's mother smiled broadly and worked even faster: "Erlang, sit down and have some water first. Let me calculate the fish for these neighbors, and then we can talk!"

Seeing this, the guests politely declined, saying, "Oh, Madam, please attend to Lord Sasuke's business first. We're not in a hurry!"

"Yes, yes, yes, it would be a joke to make Lord Sasuke wait for us!"

"Lord Sasuke, please have a seat. We'll just wait in line!"

Watching his parents busy at their familiar posts, with the genuine satisfaction on their faces, a warm feeling welled up inside Sasuke Umino.

His gaze swept across the shop, and he saw his mother instinctively reaching out to ask him for help. The words, "Erlang, come quickly and help your mother kill a few fish, those big ones in that basin over there," almost came out of her mouth.

Old Man Umino quickly stopped his wife, reminding her, "Old woman! You're confused. Our son is the leader of the Jonin squad now, in charge of all the Jonin in the village. How could he—"

Umino Sasuke smiled and waved his hand, then walked to the cutting board covered in fish scales and water stains. He casually picked up a gleaming, specially made fish-cleaning knife and weighed it in his hand.

The familiar weight and feel instantly evoked countless memories.

The fishy, ​​bloody smell that permeated his nostrils and was etched into his very bones seemed to transport him back to the early days of the Ninja War, to those precarious times when he struggled to survive amidst mountains of corpses and seas of blood.

It was with this rough knife skills honed from countless fish blood at the fish stall since childhood, and with the clumsy boost of chakra, that he managed to carve a bloody path on the brutal battlefield!
The seemingly chaotic slashes contained a resolute killing intent, an instinctive grasp of timing, and a precise intuition for vital points, which saved his life countless times on the brink of death! Without this tempering experience of killing and dissecting fish, he probably would never have developed the Sound Wave Escape Technique, and there would be no "Konoha Demigod" who now dominates the world!
Just as Umino Sasuke's fingertips twitched slightly, preparing to form hand seals to create a shadow clone.

A vibrant, boyish voice boomed in like a small cannon: "Uncle and Aunt! I'm out of school! Did anyone come today?"

A boy of about eleven or twelve years old, with bright eyes and carrying a short sword, rushed into the shop. His movements were as agile as a little leopard. He was none other than Umino Tetsu, the second son of Umino Sasuke's aunt.

"Little Tie's here! Quick, there's an apron over there. We've got a big bluefish today, it's your turn to catch it!"

When Umino's mother saw him, her smile widened, as if she were seeing a young Sasuke.

Without a word, Umino Tetsuya neatly tied on his thick canvas apron, drew the short sword from his back, walked to the wooden basin holding the large blue fish, his eyes instantly becoming sharp and focused, and he took a deep breath, his chakra subtly flowing through his arms and wrists.

Swish!
The blade flashed like a bolt of cold lightning!
puff!

Precisely pierce below the fish's gills!

With a flick of the wrist, the fish was cleanly and neatly cut open.

Then came a dazzling display of knife skills: scales were scraped off like falling snow, internal organs were removed like a master butcher carving up an ox, and the process of cleaning, cutting, and separating flesh from bone was fluid, so fast that it was almost impossible to keep up with the eye, with a rhythmic quality that was almost artistic!
The "Fish-Clearing Knife Technique," improved by Umino Sasuke by combining the secret sword techniques of Kumogakure, was executed by him with a unique rhythm and sharpness, possessing the precision and ruthlessness of a young fisherman, making it far more efficient than the adult helpers beside him!
"Good lad! That swordsmanship is even better than Sasuke's back in the day!"

Old Man Umino beamed with joy and couldn't help but praise him loudly.

Umino Tetsu smiled shyly, his cheeks slightly flushed, but his eyes burned as he looked at Umino Sasuke: "I learned it all from my cousin Sasuke. My cousin used this sword technique to fight his way out from here. I also want to be like my cousin, using this sword to become a powerful ninja who can protect everyone!"

As he spoke, his hands never stopped moving; with each stroke of the knife, the fish were transformed into neatly arranged products.

With the addition of Umino Tetsu, the "human fish-killing machine," the store's processing speed skyrocketed. In contrast, Umino's parents, who were dealing with a constant stream of customers at the cashier, were somewhat overwhelmed.

Seeing this, Umino Sasuke naturally walked to his mother's side, picked up an oil paper bag, skillfully opened it, and prepared to help pack the fish.

"Oh dear! No, no, this is terrible!"

Kai's mother, who had been busy all along, quickly put down what she was doing, wiped her hands with her apron, and stepped forward to stop him, her face showing both panic and heartfelt gratitude.

"Lord Sasuke! How could you do such rough work!"

Kai's mother's eyes were slightly red, and her voice was a little choked up, "Lord Sasuke, we haven't repaid your great kindness to our family yet."

If it weren't for you giving us a hand back then and giving me this job, allowing me to support myself and Xiao Kai, and occasionally bring back some fish offal to nourish the child, Kai's father and I would probably be separated by death long ago, and our family would not be living such a peaceful and good life now!

We can never repay this kindness in our lifetime!

Clearly, she was referring to the difficult years when Matt Day was exploited and his family was destitute.

Umino Sasuke smiled gently and lightly brushed her hand away: "Sister-in-law, you're too kind. Brother Dai is truly capable. I'm just giving him a chance to prove himself. We don't need to stand on ceremony with each other."

Sasuke Umino's tone was sincere and unpretentious, making Kai's actions seem somewhat distant.

Just then, a burst of energy, piercing through the hustle and bustle of the fish market, came from outside the shop: "Burn, youth! Walk upside down around the fish market ten times—achieved!"

Might Guy, maintaining a standard handstand posture and supporting himself with only his hands, "walked" over like a human spinning top. Behind him followed young Might Guy, who was also handstand, his face covered in sweat but his eyes were stubborn and bright!

"Oh! Xiao Kai! This is proof of youthful indomitable spirit! Well done!"

Matt did a beautiful one-handed roll, landing steadily, and gave his son his signature thumbs-up, flashing his bright white teeth.

“Father!” Matt Kai also struggled to his feet. Although his small chest heaved violently and he was panting heavily, his face was full of pride that said, “I did it.”

"Brother Dai, Kai." Umino Sasuke greeted him with a smile.

When Kai first met Umino Sasuke, he stared wide-eyed with curiosity, looking at the dignified Umino Sasuke and then at his own father, who was covered in sweat and dressed in simple training clothes.

The little guy couldn't help but blurt out, "Father! Aren't you a low-level ninja? How do you know such a powerful figure?"

The little guy was outspoken, and his words carried the confusion he felt at school because of his father's "title" and a hint of barely perceptible grievance.

Upon hearing this, Umino Sasuke laughed, squatted down, and ruffled Guy's spiky, upright hair: "Guy, who told you your father was a genin?"

"Huh?" Might Guy was taken aback, his mouth slightly agape. Clearly, his father's reputation as a perennial genin had taken root in people's minds.

Sasuke Umino put away his smile, his tone carrying an unquestionable solemnity and admiration. His voice was not loud, but it clearly reached the ears of the neighbors who had pricked up their ears.

"Your father is a hidden taijutsu master in Konoha, a Konoha Jonin with unfathomable strength!"

Once he unleashes his full power, even I have to avoid his edge!
Kai, remember this: your father is a true hero! You must train diligently under his tutelage, hone your body to be as strong as steel, and one day you will surpass him and kick the final chapter of the story!

"A taijutsu master?! A Konoha Jonin?!"

Matt Kai's eyes widened instantly, his little face filled with disbelief and shock.

Although he didn't know what the final outcome would be, he was sure it would be amazing. Immediately, a surge of burning passion and an unprecedented sense of excitement swept over him!

He suddenly looked at Matt Day, his eyes no longer filled with confusion, but with the ultimate worship of looking up at a mountain and a burning flame called "transcendence"!

When Might Guy's strength was so bluntly revealed and he was given the highest praise by Umino Sasuke, even the most resilient man felt his face burning. He scratched his head somewhat embarrassedly, but his eyes under his thick eyebrows shone with the touching light of being understood and recognized.

He knew that this was Umino Sasuke using the most direct and powerful way to vindicate him in front of his son and neighbors!
Hearing this, Kai's mother was also very proud. She quickly called out to Kai, who was still immersed in the huge shock, so that her husband could chat with Sasuke for a while longer: "Kai! Don't just stand there! Come and help your mother put these little fish in a bag and take them to Grandma Dieyi!"

Kai seemed to wake from a dream, like a small cannonball that had been ignited. He responded with a shout of "Hi!" and rushed over with unprecedented enthusiasm, as if every cell in his body was shouting.

Sasuke Umino gestured to Might Guy, and the two walked to a relatively quiet corner outside the store where empty wooden crates were piled up, and started chatting.

“Brother Dai.” Sasuke Umino’s smile faded, and he said seriously, “The Umino clan is about to be established and its foundation is just beginning to be laid. I would like to invite you to serve as a guest elder of my Umino clan.”

"Guest Elder?!" Might Day nearly jumped up in shock, his dark face filled with disbelief.
He waved his hands repeatedly, his rough hands unconsciously rubbing the seams of his trousers. "No, no! Absolutely not! Sasuke, you're giving me too much credit. I'm just a rough man who knows a little taijutsu. I'd be content if I could be your bodyguard, a regular guest, and do my part for the Umino clan, protecting the peace of our territory! The position of elder is too high and too heavy for me to bear!"

“Brother Dai, you underestimate yourself.” Umino Sasuke pressed down on his strong shoulder, his gaze sharp and sincere. “With your strength to open the Seventh Gate, you are more than qualified to serve as a guest elder of any ninja clan! This is not just an empty title; it represents status, respect, and more importantly—resources.”

His gaze shifted into the store, landing on Kai, who was packing things for his mother.

Sasuke Umino said solemnly, "The key lies in the treatment. Guest elders, as direct descendants, can receive a monthly quota of the Umino clan's core secret medicine."

These secret medicines are based on ancient formulas passed down by the Thousand Hands clan, combined with some of my ideas for improvement. They are mild in nature but have extraordinary effects, far surpassing those circulating in the market, and even those secret medicines treasured within the clans!

It has remarkable effects on strengthening muscles and bones, stimulating deep potential, and consolidating the foundation of physical skills!

Kai possesses exceptional natural talent, a rare gem for physical cultivation. However, he follows a path of pushing his life force to the limit; only the most advanced resources can support his body to withstand the explosive power and fully realize his potential!

(End of this chapter)