I, Uchiha: Split Konoha

Chapter 178 Forbidden Technique: Ghost Sprout Technique

The Land of Whirlpools, a small mountain village outside the town.

Outside the dilapidated wooden house, sunlight streamed down the sky and earth. The stove in the yard emitted waves of heat. A man with his upper body exposed to the air sweated profusely under the heat, and his strong body shone with an unusual luster in the sunlight.

A tall girl, standing at a full 1.74 meters, leaned against the doorway of the house, looking shyly at the man in the yard. She had emerald green eyes, long, reddish-brown curly hair, her right eye covered by her hair, and pink lips.

Every single one of them exuded the beauty of a young girl, and even in such a heartwarming scene, the two exchanged a glance and smiled, but each of them harbored their own ulterior motives.

"Ming, it's hot here, stay away."

"I've cooked some hot porridge, you can rest for a bit."

It was a heartwarming scene, as if the two were deeply in love. However, in the instant she turned around, Mei Terumi's lips curled into a dangerous smile.

Kobe Yoru! Heh, Uchiha Yoru, you didn't expect to fall into my hands, did you? I won't let you get away with those two stabs that almost killed you last time.

It was obvious that Mei Terumi thought that the other party hadn't recognized her when she was wearing a mask last time, but little did she know that the other party had already recognized Uchiha Yoru, who was pretending to be simple and honest.

As Uchiha Yoru lowered his head to pour the refined molten iron into the vessel, a smile also appeared on his lips. You think I don't know? You think you're the fisherman, but little do you know you've already become the prey.

The mantis stalks the cicada, unaware of the oriole behind.

For the past two weeks, Kobe Yoru has pretended to be unfamiliar with this place, taking advantage of the other party's familiarity with it to secretly purchase some ores from various villages, since such things are abundant.

As for "Netherworld," although there are people in the town who trade refined iron, it is really expensive. It is better to buy it from various villages, refine it, and then resell it in the town.

Thus, both of them believed they had disguised their identities very well, and for the past two weeks, they had lived with their own ulterior motives.

With the door wide open, at a simple square table, Mei Terumi awkwardly tucked her hair behind her ear, revealing the embarrassment of an ordinary woman.

"I'm clumsy, so the meals will be simple."

Mei Terumi's current identity is that of a merchant who was attacked, whose entire family perished in the war. She is now all alone; this is her current identity.

In Mei Terumi's eyes, Kobe Yoru, or rather Uchiha Yoru, was a spy disguised as someone who came here to purchase refined iron, but secretly his purpose was to gather information.

The two seemed to have become ordinary people, with only the sound of them chewing slowly at the table. After finishing their meal, Mei Terumi revealed a gentle smile.

"Night, I'll go wash the dishes."

"Wait."

Within half a month, the two sides had become quite familiar with each other, but only under the guise of their disguised identities.

Suddenly, Uchiha Yoru hesitated for a moment and said, "Wait a minute." Terumi Mei subtly revealed her curiosity, but in reality, she was already on guard, wondering if she had given herself away.

Uchiha Yoru hesitated for a moment, then seemed hesitant to look up at the other person. "It's not safe here lately. You... why don't you leave first?"

This sudden remark seemed abrupt, and Terumi Mei was stunned. Several thoughts flashed through her mind, but when she saw the other person's anxious and worried gaze, her heart skipped a beat.

No way! No way, it couldn't be this brat!

Despite being the same age, Mei Terumi's precociousness, both psychologically and physically, caused her eyes to widen instantly. Then, as if remembering something, she secretly pinched herself, pretending to blush.

"Where do I go alone at night?"

A single sentence caused an awkward silence. After a long pause, Mei Terumi slowly got up and began clearing the table of dishes. Her ears, burning hot, were visible as she looked down.

A smug smile crept into his heart. Last time you almost killed me twice, this time you've probably been caught off guard. I really want to see what your expression will be when you find out the truth.

Just as Mei Terumi reached out to clear away the bowls and chopsticks in front of Yoru Uchiha, Yoru suddenly reached out and grabbed her wrist, then instantly pulled back as if she had been electrocuted.

"You took advantage of me!" Mei Terumi, head bowed, revealed a hint of anger, but what happened next left her somewhat at a loss.

"Ming, there are some things I can't tell you because you'll be in danger. It's probably not safe here. I'll arrange for you to leave in a few days."

His expression betrayed his difficulty, and the latter half of his sentence left no room for refusal, directly making a decision for her.

Uchiha Yoru pretended to be saying, "There are some things I can't tell you, but I'm doing this for your own good."

"Where are you taking me?"

With her head down, Mei Terumi pretended to be depressed, quietly clearing away the dishes while asking a question.

"The Land of Fire is a safer place for you."

Land of Fire!

Upon hearing this, Terumi Meijin was somewhat confused. Seeing the other person's lowered head and silent demeanor, which seemed to be hiding something, she was at a loss.

Good grief! You're an elite ninja, you're not serious, are you?

As ninjas carrying out infiltration missions, they inevitably have to deal with locals. They need to use their disguises to communicate with the locals and gather intelligence. However, ninjas also have to remember one thing: that all of this is fake.

Now it seems like they're serious! And they don't want her to get caught up in the chaos.

"deep!"

Uchiha Yoru raised his head with a solemn expression. At that moment, he seemed to have figured something out, and his determined expression made Terumi Mei's heart somewhat unsettled.

"If you want to go home, I will hire servants to escort you back. If you are willing to return to the Land of Fire and wait for me, I will tell you everything then."

Good heavens, even though Uchiha Yoru was disguised, his handsome appearance was still undeniable. And at this moment, she suddenly realized that although he was a very powerful ninja, he was the same age as her.

He joined the Third Shinobi World War right after graduation, and returned to the front lines during the Nine-Tails' rampage after the war ended. Later, the Orochimaru incident made him a genius ninja who was stationed in a region at a young age.

But if you think about it, Uchiha Yoru, a boy of similar age to her, almost lived in war and never experienced the warmth of home.

Mei Terumi recalled all the information about the other party in her mind, and was also secretly astonished. Could it be that her feigned elegance and gentleness had made the other party fall in love with her?

It seems not entirely unreasonable, after all, ninjas are human too. Many cold and cruel ninjas suddenly change when they encounter certain people, and can even become just an ordinary village woman on a mission. But that's how unreasonable they are.

The distorted ninja world makes ninjas powerful, but also extremely sensitive. The stronger they are, the lonelier they become. Whenever someone touches their soft spot, an extremely abnormal scene will occur.

"Um, haha, Ming, I just wanted to ask you something, don't mind me."

After seemingly not receiving a reply for a while, Uchiha Yoru scratched his head and revealed a carefree smile, as if everything that had just happened was a trivial matter. His dismissive wave of his hand revealed the disappointment hidden in his eyes, and he quietly put the well-prepared, exquisite gift box back into his pocket without the other person's notice.

"I'm waiting for you."

Mei Terumi lowered her head, uttered those words, and then picked up her bowl and chopsticks to wash up, while Yoru Uchiha showed an excited expression.

"Ming, after we're done packing, I'll take you to the city today."

A relaxed laugh echoed, but as the two turned their backs to each other, a confident smile appeared on their lips.

Today, he managed to keep the stove smoldering, and the two of them slowly drove the carriage toward the town.

town.

Mei Terumi, who was following behind, kept her disguised. After the two entered the town, Yoru Uchiha bought supplies for their journey as if they were ordinary people.

Seeing the change of clothes, dry food, and other daily necessities, Mei Terumi felt a mix of emotions, but her ninja instincts kept her calm and undisturbed.

All of this is because the other party doesn't know her identity; if they did, she would probably be stabbed again.

As the sun sets, the town comes alive with activity, children playing and laughing with their parents. Although the city is chaotic, it still has its own local residents.

"Ming, I'll take you to play something good."

Uchiha Yoru looked up at the sky and couldn't help but smile. He then turned around and casually grabbed the other person's arm.

The instant their hands touched, he pretended to be afraid to look at the other person and try to avoid him. When he didn't hear any rejection, a smile appeared on his face.

Mei Terumi, following behind, took a deep breath. "Stay calm! Stay calm! My injuries haven't healed yet. Once I'm healed, I'll find an opportunity to take revenge."

"Boss, two horses."

"Sorry, there's only one horse left this round. Why don't you two young people sit together?"

Mei Terumi was stunned in front of the brightly lit carousel. She hadn't expected that the other party would bring her here. It was indeed a bit unexpected.

"When I was little, I always wanted to play, but unfortunately, my family was quite strict with me."

As if he had almost let something slip, Uchiha Yoru quickly changed his mind and smiled. Terumi Mei smiled in response, thinking that what he had just said must have been rather harsh within the clan. Considering the Uchiha clan's proud nature, it was indeed possible.

"Together?"

Uchiha Yoru seemed afraid of being rejected, so he spoke in a joking tone, and Terumi Mei smiled gently and nodded slightly after hearing it. At this moment, her heart seemed to be a little complicated.

The hatred stemmed from two near-fatal blows, and the fact that the other party was a Konoha ninja. Now, she's in a bad situation, having clearly become a rogue ninja of the Mist Village.

No! This person might be the key. She must find evidence to prove her innocence.

After Mei Terumi mounted a white horse, an unusual aura emanated from behind them, and it was obvious that both of them were somewhat stiff in their movements.

As the music began and dazzling lights flashed in their field of vision, neither of them was paying attention to the music.

To the accompaniment of cheerful music, a round lasted no more than five minutes. When the wooden horse stopped, Uchiha Yoru said softly, "Wait for me here. I'll go buy something and be right back."

Amidst the cheerful laughter of children, the carousel slowly began to sway again. She saw the man hand the shopkeeper a banknote, smile and greet her before running off to another street.

"What kind of person are you?!"

A pair of delicate hands gripped the metallic carousel. Amidst childlike music and laughter all around, Mei Terumi saw smiling faces, each one filled with innocent smiles from naive children.

These smiles captivated her. The system in Kirigakure was oppressive; she rarely saw smiling faces in the village, and even five- or six-year-old children would cover their faces and go out with caution and repression.

The Hidden Mist Village, under the influence of its teachings, is a village oppressed by bloodshed.

"Perhaps we are both powerless to change our circumstances."

Thinking back to her childhood and what Uchiha Yoru had just said, Mei Terumi couldn't help but sigh. What childhood could one talk about in Kirigakure? As a genius, she joined the Anbu early on and spent most of her time walking in the shadows, carrying out mostly assassination missions.

Beneath the cheerful laughter and the innocent smiling faces, the heavy pressure weighing on Terumi Mei's heart began to ease, and her beautiful emerald green eyes gradually became misty.

Despite her betrayal and current predicament, she seemed to relax at this moment, immersing herself in the most innocent laughter.

Meanwhile, after Uchiha Yoru entered a shop to provide cover, his figure disappeared immediately, only to reappear in a dark corner.

The two figures met; one was Sesshomaru in disguise, and the other was Kobe Yoru.

The two exchanged a glance, warily surveying their surroundings. As they formed hand seals, Sesshomaru gradually began to turn into wood.

Wood Release: Wood Clone Release

Wood Release: Wood Clone is a similar ability to Shadow Clone, but the wood clones are extremely realistic and generally undetectable. It is primarily used for reconnaissance.

Once this clone technique is applied, just like a shadow clone, the original body can acquire all the memories and insights gained during that time.

After holding power for so long and taking in many talented ninjas from Konoha or those who had important missions, his luck coins finally reached six.

Moreover, after being drugged by Tsunade some time ago, he gritted his teeth and decided to exchange for this forbidden technique that was in the plan ahead of schedule.

[Forbidden Technique: Demon Sprout Technique (Improved Version) - Exchange for 5 Luck Coins]

In assisting Orochimaru's research lab, he had already secretly obtained the First Hokage's Wood Release cells.

Some time ago, he used a forbidden technique to absorb Wood Release cells and naturally awakened the Wood Release bloodline limit. However, with his current Wood Release bloodline limit, he can probably only be compared to Yamato, who is good at landscaping.

Forbidden Technique: Demon Sprout Technique, which allows one to fuse with a ninja or summoned beast and acquire their abilities, and even fuse with a bloodline limit.

It comes from the movie "Hiruko" and she even used this forbidden technique to obtain four bloodline limits, only one more to complete her perfect bloodline limit.

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