Konoha: The thirty-year-old Uchiha lacks motivation.

Chapter 15 Mito Uzumaki's Trust

Sunlight spills onto the lush tree branches, casting dappled shadows on the ground. The occasional chirping of cicadas and birdsong drifts from afar, and a light, slightly salty sea breeze caresses the face—everything is so pleasant.

In the distance, a man and a woman were cuddling together. The older man had his left hand supporting the girl's back, while his right hand reached for the girl's belt.

The girl showed no resistance; her beautiful eyes held a hint of desire as she obediently leaned against the man, letting him do as he pleased. An atmosphere of alluring ambiguity filled the air between them.

The above is what Uzumaki Hanamichi witnessed.

"You beast, what are you doing!"

The rage of the swirling flower path was like a volcano about to erupt, boiling magma surging within him, causing his whole body to tremble slightly with anger.

Startled by the sudden clap of thunder, the two looked up to see a handsome, red-haired man with muscles as strong as steel. The first thing Uchiha Gin thought of upon seeing him was a phrase...

"Broad-shouldered and muscular, with delicate features."

Upon hearing the other party's words, Uchiha Gin belatedly realized that his current actions seemed quite indecent, and the little loli Uzumaki Mito in his arms blushed even more, a puff of steam rose from her head with a "poof," and then her eyes rolled back and she fainted.

With lightning-fast reflexes, Uchiha Gin caught the unconscious Uzumaki Mito in his arms, but the movement was too forceful, further damaging the girl's already torn clothes.

With a few hissing sounds, the girl's armor was shattered, leaving only a few shreds of her original coat hanging on her body. Her exposed fair skin shone like translucent jade in the sunlight.

Feeling the soft, warm touch in his hand, Uchiha Gin fell silent.

A moment later he raised his head, his eyes clear as a sage's.

"If I said it was all a misunderstanding, you wouldn't disbelieve me, would you?"

Hearing that the Uchiha clan member caught red-handed was still trying to argue, Uzumaki Hanamichi cracked his knuckles.

Crimson chakra emanated from his body like a raging fire, and his eyes emitted a predatory light.

Feeling the oppressive aura from afar, Uchiha Gin knew something was wrong. Even if he was slow to react, he could tell that the opponent's strength was in no way inferior to Uchiha Fuuka, and was even more oppressive.

"The only way to cleanse the shame of Komito is with your blood."

As Uzumaki Hanamichi spoke, he approached Uchiha Gin step by step.

In a moment of desperation, Uchiha Gin shook the slumped Uzumaki Mito on top of him. Seeing that she didn't react at all, he directly hit the girl between her two buns on the forehead with a sharp rap.

"Wake up and explain yourself, or your tribe will kill me."

The heavy blow woke up the unconscious Mito Uzumaki, who looked around in a daze at the anxious Gin Uchiha beside her.

Just as her small mouth opened slightly, about to say something, she caught a glimpse of the muscular man slowly approaching out of the corner of her eye. Her eyes instantly filled with terror. Forgetting all about the difference between men and women, she pulled down Uchiha Gin's head and whispered in his ear:

"Quickly, take me hostage! We absolutely cannot let Brother Huadao capture me and take me back."

The girl's head was close to his cheek, and a unique fragrance emanated from her, making Uchiha Gin's nose itch and almost causing him to sneeze.

Her small mouth was slightly open, close to his ear, and her warm breath sent a shiver down his spine. But then, remembering the girl's age, Uchiha Gin immediately suppressed his agitation.

"Amitabha Buddha, Amitabha Buddha, I'm not a lolicon, I'm not a lolicon."

"Survival is the priority," Uchiha Gin said, grabbing Uzumaki Mito's neck with one hand and pulling a sharp kunai from behind his back with the other. His expression hardened, and he held the kunai against the girl's chest, speaking in a sinister tone.

"Hehehe, you don't want this guy to get hurt, do you?"

Seeing the Uchiha clan members opposite him reveal their true forms, Uzumaki Hanamichi stopped in his tracks and struggled to speak in a low voice,

"You despicable Uchiha, what will it take for you to release my sister?" His fists clenched so tightly that his fingernails dug into his flesh.

Uzumaki Hanamichi, the eldest son of Uzumaki Ashina, perfectly inherited the talents of the Uzumaki clan.

With all four attributes of Ninjutsu, Illusion, Essence, and Body maxed out, he is hailed as the strongest genius of the Uzumaki clan in the past century, possessing strength comparable to that of the Uzumaki clan elders at the age of teens.

Not long ago, Mito Uzumaki, the little princess of the Uzumaki clan, went missing. Hanamichi Uzumaki, who dotes on his younger sister, immediately led his subordinates to search for her.

"What should I say?"

Uchiha Gin, who had his head tucked behind Uzumaki Mito, asked quietly.

The girl felt dizzy upon sensing a masculine presence, but time was of the essence. She gritted her teeth and spoke to the man behind her.

"Aren't you a professional human trafficker? Do I need to teach you?" Mito Uzumaki asked curiously.

"When did I ever say I was a human trafficker?" It seems they still don't understand their own identity.

"what?"

Seeing that damned Uchiha dare to kiss his precious little sister right next to her neck, Uzumaki Hanamichi felt like his heart was being torn apart. He wished he could tear him to pieces and grind his bones to dust.

Just as the two sides were locked in a stalemate, the sound of fighting came from the woods. As the sound grew closer, several figures appeared disheveled in front of Uchiha Gin.

It turned out to be Uchiha Feng Huo and his group, who had recently separated. These guys were covered in dust, especially Uchiha Ryoichi, whose arm was bent and hung limply at his side, while his other hand kept throwing his shuriken.

The moment Uchiha Feng Huo saw Uchiha Yin, he shouted,

"Uchiha Gin, take that brat away! The Uzumaki clan's target is that brat!"

"Little brat?" Gin Uchiha looked at Itama Senju, who had been kicked more than ten meters away and was unconscious, and then at Mito Uzumaki, who was temporarily cooperating with him. He was in a real bind.

Upon hearing Uchiha Fuuka's words, Uzumaki Hanamichi, who was being controlled, widened his eyes in shock.

"Still claiming it's a misunderstanding? You despicable Uchiha!"

"Isn't there a peaceful way to resolve this?" Uchiha Gin asked, holding Uzumaki Mito in his hand.

"Run, hurry up!"

Mito Uzumaki, who had no desire to go home, urged.

That's easy for you to say, but the strength of the Vortex Clan members on the other side is not to be underestimated.

Before even making a move, the strongest Uzumaki Hanamichi was already powerless to resist. With their limited strength, how could they possibly escape?

"Otherwise, you could tell your brother that this is a misunderstanding, and we can make peace from now on. Wouldn't that be a wonderful story?"

Uchiha Gin tried to persuade the girl.

"No! If you don't take me away, I'll tell my brother you're bullying me."

Mito Uzumaki looked at Gin Uchiha, who seemed somewhat hesitant, and pouted, threatening him.

"How can your 36-degree mouth utter such cold words?"

Only petty men and women are difficult to deal with.

Now, things have come to a point where simply handing Mito Uzumaki over to the other party won't solve the problem.

Senju Itama's existence was destined to be discovered by the Uzumaki clan, and Uzumaki Hanamichi, as a high-ranking member of the Uzumaki clan, may have seen Senju Itama.

As a loyal ally of the Senju clan, the Uzumaki clan would certainly not turn a blind eye to him. Senju Itama was related to his mission, and he could not let this kid out of his sight before he succeeded.

Uchiha Feng Huo, who had distanced himself from a member of the Uzumaki clan, flashed to Uchiha Gin's side. Seeing Uzumaki Mito bound in Gin's arms, he was initially taken aback, but the situation was urgent and he didn't have time to ask questions.

"Where are the Senju clan brats?"

Uchiha Gin gestured with his lip towards the unconscious Senju Itama beside him.

"I'll cover you, you take him and get out of here first."

Without further thought, Uchiha Feng Huo said.

Why was he, the weakest among them, allowed to retreat first? Uchiha Gin was a little confused. Was it simply because he was the clan leader's nephew?

But there was no time to think. Uchiha Feng Huo had already thrown Senju Itama onto his back. Now Uchiha Gin was carrying a small one on his back and holding a large one in his arms, looking exactly like a nanny.

After giving his instructions, Uchiha Feng Huo gave him a deep look before re-entering the battlefield to fight the two Uzumaki clan members on the other side, buying time for Uchiha Yin to retreat.

Watching his captain's departing figure, Uchiha Gin was suddenly moved. Although Uchiha Fuuka usually didn't treat him well, he actually chose to cover his retreat at this moment without any pretense. Uchiha Gin turned around and fled westward.

"Jin, your child has grown so much."

As Uchiha Feng Huo watched Uchiha Yin leave, he sighed inwardly.

"He's just too weak, he's nothing like you."

"Don't even think about escaping!"

When Uzumaki Hanamichi saw Uchiha Gin fleeing with his younger sister, he immediately became anxious.

With a powerful push of his feet, he prepared to chase after the fleeing Uchiha Gin, but as soon as he stood up, he saw a pair of cold Sharingan eyes in front of him, with three tomoe slightly rotating inside, emitting a bewitching light.

"If you want to get past me, you'll have to get past me first."

At some point, Uchiha Fuuka knocked down two of his subordinates and stood in front of him.

"court death!"

Uzumaki Hanamichi's explosive power was astonishing; his punch was like the force of ten thousand tons, and the wind pressure stung Uchiha Fuuko's face.

"You've already made eye contact with me."

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【Magic Illusion: Shackle Technique】One of the signature illusion techniques of the Uchiha clan, and later a ninjutsu that Itachi Uchiha often used to show off.

Using the Sharingan, the user pulls their opponent into a genjutsu space, where they then use large iron nails formed by the genjutsu to immobilize the opponent.

Caught off guard, the whirlpool flower path was caught off guard. In the blink of an eye, the scene shifted, and he found himself in a sea of ​​blood, pinned to the spot by several huge steel nails.

In the real world, some exhausted Uchiha Fuuka covered his eyes, the stinging sensation too intense, and then shut down his Sharingan.

"As expected, it's still a bit of a strain against opponents of this caliber."

Seeing that Uchiha Kagamichi was trapped in the genjutsu, Uchiha Fuuka turned around to help Uchiha Ryoichi and the others. The three of them were besieging the long-haired Uzumaki clan member, while the other weaker Uzumaki clan members had already been defeated.

Just then, Uchiha Fuuka heard Uzumaki Hanamichi's voice.

"I almost fell for your trick."

Turning his head, he looked at the man who had regained consciousness in disbelief. The illusion he had just used was something he had prepared for a long time; with just a glance, it had drained most of the man's pupil power.

"Fortunately, my father prepared a sealing technique for me, which can help me withstand one mental attack."

As he spoke, he revealed symbols on his chest that resembled tadpoles, which were gradually fading away.

Remembering the sealing technique her father had placed on her before she left, Uzumaki Hanamichi felt a surge of relief.

"Tsk, what a hassle."

Uchiha Fuuko remembered the sealing techniques that the Uzumaki clan was best at, and reluctantly activated his Sharingan again, and the second round between the two began.

On the other side, Uchiha Gin, who had been fleeing, suddenly stopped. Under Mito Uzumaki's questioning gaze, he put down the two people he was carrying and checked his ninja tool pouch.

"What do you want to do?"

The girl tugged at Uchiha Gin's sleeve and asked.

"You're free now. If I don't come back, you'll have to help me send this brat back to the Senju clan."

Uchiha Gin lowered his head and said to Uzumaki Mito.

"You want to go back and die? My brother is very strong; you definitely can't withstand a single punch from him."

The girl saw that the other person wanted to go to their death and quickly stopped them.

"I want to live too. I want to live to see Konoha again," Uchiha Gin said with a sigh.

I think of the arrogant Uchiha Ryoichi, the cold-faced but warm-hearted Uchiha Tsuru, the honest and simple Uchiha Taro, and Uchiha Fuuka who seemed to have special care for him.

Although he had only been in the time travel for a few days, the time they spent together had created a deep bond between him and the others.

"I just can't bring myself to do it."

His gaze hardened immediately, and he pulled away from Mito Uzumaki's hand, getting up to leave.

"Wait!" Mito Uzumaki hesitated, as if she wanted to say something but then stopped herself.

"What, are you afraid I'll beat your brother?"

Seeing her like that, Uchiha Gin couldn't help but tease her.

"No, you can't possibly be a match for your brother. Apart from our father, no one in the clan can defeat him head-on."

"I can't believe it," Mito Uzumaki said, still shaken.

After saying that, the girl hesitated for a long time before taking out a black bead from her bag and handing it to Uchiha Gin.

Looking curiously at the gift from the girl, Uchiha Gin picked it up and examined it closely, discovering that it was a pearl with dark patterns slowly flowing across its black surface.

"Be careful, this is something my father gave me for self-defense. There's a sealing technique written inside the bead. Once activated with chakra, it can temporarily trap my brother. You can use that opportunity to escape."

"Aren't you afraid I'll use this to trap your brother and then kill him?"

Holding the bead, Uchiha Gin looked at the girl in front of him and asked tentatively.

"You won't," the girl said seriously, her big, bright eyes filled with trust in him.

"Why are you so sure I won't?" He was puzzled by the girl's strange sense of trust.

"I was born with a talent that allows me to sense the good and evil in the people around me."

The girl explained, "From the first moment I saw you, I didn't sense any malice from you."

"You are a good person," the girl concluded.

Uchiha Gin, who had been given the "friend card" without really understanding what was going on, pouted, accepted the bead, and patted the girl's bun.

"This is such a convenient feature, thank you."

The abilities of the Otsutsuki descendants are truly bizarre and varied. No wonder the girl trusts him so much; it turns out he possesses an ability to perceive good and evil similar to that of the future prince, Kurama.

After expressing his gratitude, Uchiha Gin ran towards the place where the battle had just taken place.

"System, is there any way to help me get through this crisis?"

Feeling the gap in strength, Uchiha Gin couldn't help but try to ask the system for help.

After a moment of silence,

"The system is not fully activated and cannot provide assistance to the host."

"Flying System, what use are you?!"

Uchiha Gin's disgust grew stronger. He had originally thought that after activating the system, he could soar to the sky and then live a good life of trampling Kaguya underfoot and punching aliens.

Unexpectedly, this half-finished medieval system not only had an erasure mechanism, but the rewards were also released in a piecemeal fashion.

The newbie gift pack gave Yituo the defense, but to get a skill, he still needs to collect fragments to synthesize it. Forget about taking off, the experiences of the past few days have already made things quite difficult for him.

If only I hadn't activated this ancient system, I could have survived until the founding of Konoha with my limited knowledge of the plot. Then, during the honeymoon period between the Uchiha clan and Konoha, I could have slipped away to a remote country to enjoy my retirement. Wouldn't that have been wonderful?

"What a terrible system."

Uchiha Gin angrily complained.

"Ding! Strong dissatisfaction detected in the host. The system has issued a challenge mission: 'Save the Uchiha'."

"Rescue the Uchiha Feng Huo Squad from their desperate situation. Complete the mission to earn 50 points and 4 random magic orbs. Failure occurs if any mission target dies."

"???" Seeing Uchiha Gin suddenly pop the mission into his mind, a guess arose in his mind.

"Does this system only respond when you complain? Does that mean I can get feedback from it?"

"The host has been detected to have bad thoughts. The difficulty of the mission has increased. You need to defeat Uzumaki Hanamichi to complete the next mission."

"I heard I thanked you!!!"

(End of this chapter)