NOVEL NEXT Chapter 12: Chapter 12
One day, as Tetsuya picked up his small sword, ready to head to another training ground to earn more kill points, a certain black-haired girl suddenly appeared at the entrance to the Fujiwara, Tanaka, and Uesugi clan grounds.
Scanning the surrounding buildings, Uchiha Mikoto frowned.
She couldn't quite tell which one belonged to the Fujiwara clan.
After a brief pause, she walked directly toward a group of young children playing on the ground, among them Aiko Fujiwara.
"Hey there, little one. Do you know where Tetsuya Fujiwara is?"
"Could you bring him out for me?"
Facing a group of toddlers, aged two to four, Uchiha Mikoto's usual cold demeanor softened. Her smile, though subtle, felt like warm sunlight on a winter's day, bringing comfort and a sense of calm.
"Yes, big sister! I'll go call Big Brother Tetsuya right now!"
"Oh, what's your name, big sister?"
The first to respond was Aiko Fujiwara.
As the one who rode on Tetsuya's back the most, she had naturally assumed the role of spokesperson.
"My name is Uchiha Mikoto."
"And what's your name, little one?"
"I'm Aiko! Aiko Fujiwara!"
Feeling the gentle, soft hand patting her head, Aiko giggled happily before darting off toward Tetsuya's room, half running, half stumbling.
"Big Brother Tetsuya! Big Brother Tetsuya!"
Just as Tetsuya was about to push the door open, Aiko bumped right into him. Fortunately, Tetsuya reacted quickly, catching her before she could fall.
"Aiko!"
"That was dangerous!"
"Big Brother Tetsuya! Aiko knows, Aiko will be careful!"
"Big Brother Tetsuya, there's a really, really pretty big sister outside!"
"She said her name is Uchiha! Uchiha Mikoto! She wants you to come out."
Uchiha Mikoto!
What's she doing here?
Could it be that Yuhi Shin is back?
With Aiko in his arms, Tetsuya quickly headed outside.
Just like Aiko said!
Uchiha Mikoto was indeed there, standing in the open space where they often gathered for meals.
But instead of approaching her, Tetsuya stopped the moment he stepped out of the corridor.
At that moment, Uchiha Mikoto was laughing—her smile so pure, so natural, so radiant that it stirred something within Tetsuya.
Uchiha Mikoto!
Is this... the real you?
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[Ding!]
[Oh, pure-hearted host! It seems you've started to walk the path of "righteousness"! Sensing the turmoil in your heart, a temporary mission has been issued: Save the girl trapped in hatre
[Ding! Save the girl drowning in hatred and become Uchiha Mikoto's new bond, pulling her from the abyss. There is no time limit. Completing the mission will reward you with an A-rank jutsu (randomly chosen from Lightning or Water styles) and 500 kill points.]
This is happening?
Hearing the voice in his mind, Tetsuya froze for a moment, just as Uchiha Mikoto's gaze fell on him.
'System! Are you trying to turn this into some kind of conquest scenario?'
But the system remained silent.
And Tetsuya didn't have time to think further.
The beautiful girl's expression had already shifted back to its usual coldness as she slowly walked toward him.
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After Tetsuya Fujiwara left with Uchiha Mikoto, the adults nearby, hearing the commotion, raised their heads and began murmuring among themselves.
"Isn't that girl from the Uchiha clan? She's so beautiful! When she grows up, she'll be quite the stunner."
"I wonder what Tetsuya's relationship with her is! Could they be... lovers?"
"Idiot! That's impossible! She's from the Uchiha clan!"
"What's wrong with that? Our Tetsuya isn't bad either! He's already a Genin at such a young age. By the time he's an adult, he'll definitely be a powerful ninja."
"Hey, imagine if Tetsuya and that Uchiha girl got together! Their kid would be ridiculously talented!"
"Shut up, Sachiko! I've told you, the Uchiha don't marry outside their clan!"
"I was just saying if!"
Tetsuya had no idea that after leaving with Uchiha Mikoto, the adults of the Fujiwara, Tanaka, and Uesugi clans—those whose reason had slightly slipped—had already begun fantasizing wildly about the future.
They had completely ignored the significant age gap between Tetsuya and Mikoto.
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At a certain training ground in Konoha.
When Tetsuya and Mikoto arrived, Yuhi Shin and Aburame Muto were already waiting.
Yuhi Shin wore his standard Jonin vest. His outfit wasn't particularly noteworthy.
If there was anything to mention, it would be his impressive beard.
As for Aburame Muto, he was dressed in the traditional attire of the Aburame clan.
"Tetsuya Fujiwara, right?"
"Yes, Teacher Yuhi!"
"Tetsuya, welcome to Team 13! From now on, I'll be your Jonin leader!"
"If you don't mind, you can call me Teacher Shin!"
Yuhi Shin was far more gentle than Tetsuya had imagined, putting him at ease and relaxing the nervousness that had built up in his chest.
"Yes, Teacher Shin!"
"Now that Tetsuya's here, let's reintroduce ourselves! I'll go first!"
"I'm Yuhi Shin, Jonin! I specialize in Genjutsu and Earth Style. I like green tea and yakiniku, and I dislike vegetables. My dream is to become one of Konoha's elite Jonin. Alright, next!"
"Aburame Muto, Genin. I specialize in my clan's secret techniques. I like bugs and vegetables. I dislike rainy days. As for dreams, I haven't thought of one yet. Maybe to raise more bugs. That's all."
What a unique introduction!
After glancing at Aburame Muto, Tetsuya's gaze shifted to Uchiha Mikoto.
"I'm Uchiha Mikoto, Genin! I specialize in Genjutsu and Fire Style! My hobby is flower arranging. I dislike my own weakness, and my dream is to become a strong ninja."
"A ninja strong enough to protect everything."
Hatred, huh!
Hearing Mikoto's introduction, Tetsuya's expression faltered slightly. Even Yuhi Shin's eyes dimmed a little.
As a Jonin...
Not being able to protect his subordinates...
Was a failure.
Yuhi Shin, noticing Tetsuya's gaze, quickly composed himself.
"Tetsuya! Your turn!"
"I'm Tetsuya Fujiwara, Genin! I specialize in Lightning and Water Styles. I have many interests, but my main one is getting stronger and protecting what I care about. As for things I dislike..."
As he spoke, Tetsuya glanced briefly at Uchiha Mikoto.
"I dislike weakness. And my dream is to become a ninja as powerful as the First Hokage or Uchiha Madara."
"What an ambitious dream!"
Hearing Tetsuya's confident declaration, Yuhi Shin's mouth twitched slightly.
But he chose not to dampen Tetsuya's enthusiasm.
Ninjas on the level of the First Hokage and Uchiha Madara were exceedingly rare, even in the long history of the ninja world.
Those two had single-handedly tamed Tailed Beasts and possessed the power to destroy entire nations.
Still, dreams are important...
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