Naruto: The Beautiful Uchiha is Actually Me?

Chapter 67 You're coming to stay at my place?

Even though he really wanted to see the subfloor, he was currently suffering from inner turmoil and torment.

No matter what, Itama is a member of the Senju clan, and he's Senju Butsuma's son—that's an undeniable fact. Going to him now...that probably wouldn't be appropriate.

Yan Yi was conflicted. Her father had also told her that even if this incident had nothing to do with that Thousand Hands brat, she was not allowed to go looking for him again.

"I'm sorry, Itama... I might not be able to come see you for a while..." Yan Yi clenched his fists, a hint of resentment in his eyes.

If only I could plan better, think more deeply, consider all possibilities, and be prepared to deal with everything.

He didn't know what kind of feelings he had for Itama, nor did he know why he felt Itama was so important to him. To say it was to repay a debt of gratitude... that's a bit of a stretch now.

"..."

Yan Yi glanced silently in the direction of the prison cell, then silently turned and left.

"Wait for me just a little longer, I'm sorry... I promise I'll get you out of here and free you!"

......

Back home, my two older brothers were preparing a feast to celebrate my recovery.

The mother, who usually silently supports her father and takes care of her brothers, is also constantly busy. When she saw Yan Yi come home, she ran over and hugged him.

"Yan Yi, my child, I've made you suffer..."

As Uchiha Tajima's wife, there wasn't much that Minako Uchiha could actually do.

In this era, Tajima didn't even choose this wife herself; she was arranged by Tajima's father.

For the sake of the family's continuation, Wadajima was able to devote himself wholeheartedly to the work of the clan head, and a gentle woman like Minako was chosen to become Wadajima's wife.

This fate is truly tragic.

Minako was also unable to directly participate in the education of her children, and she was even unable to visit Yan Yi when he was injured and hospitalized.

This was the rule for the clan chief's wife; she wasn't a ninja, and she couldn't appear in front of the clan members casually. All she had to do was quietly fulfill her duties...

"Mother..."

Yan Yi burst into tears. Although her mother's presence was minimal, every day when she came home, there was always something delicious on the table after training. This was her mother's care.

Minako didn't dare to hug Yan Yi tightly, afraid of touching his wounds. Although she was gentle, she was actually very strong inside.

"Cry if you want to... I'm not as serious as your father. To your mother, you are all just my children..." Minako gently stroked Yan Yi's head, her tone incredibly tender.

"Mother, we've finished here!" Ban smiled, feeling the same way.

It's rare for our mother to spend time with her younger brothers; such moments are truly few and far between.

After being called by Madara, Minako gently touched Yan Yi's cheek one last time and whispered, "Don't put too much pressure on yourself. You're the youngest of the brothers, so you can rely on your older brothers if anything happens..."

After saying that, she got up and went back to the kitchen, where she started cooking with Brother Ban.

"I need to rely on my brothers..." Yan Yi murmured to herself, suddenly realizing how truly happy she was.

Although her father was strict, he never made things too difficult for her. Although her mother didn't have much say, she still cared for and loved her in her own way.

And my older brothers, my eldest and second eldest, both love and care for me. I've grown up surrounded by love since birth...

I have nothing to complain about! All I need to do is keep striving forward!

Yan Yi's initially terrible mood improved thanks to the healing efforts of her family.

Just as Yan Yi was lost in thought, she suddenly caught a glimpse of a small figure sitting quietly in the corner...

"Uh... I think I forgot about him just now."

That was Takita. Although I didn't know why he wasn't in his own guest room but was in his own house, he seemed a little strange at the moment.

Yan Yi walked up to Takita with a puzzled look, smiled at him and said, "What's wrong? You look like you have something on your mind."

"Ah... Yan Yi."

Takita was a little nervous and quickly made room for Yan Yi, gesturing for him to sit down.

"I...I'm fine, Yan Yi. I came uninvited...Will you be upset with me?"

Yan Yi wanted to laugh at Takita's reserved demeanor, knowing that he was completely different in his own family territory.

"It's okay, I'll play with you this afternoon."

Takita's eyes lit up instantly, but then he paused for a second, and the light in his eyes dimmed again...

"I'm sorry, Yan Yi, I'm leaving this afternoon..."

Takita, who already had some youthful anxieties, seemed even more lost now...

"Uh..." Yan Yi wondered, why was this guy acting so strangely today?

Yan couldn't stand his broken puppy-like appearance, so she pouted and awkwardly opened her palm, placing it in front of Takita.

"Yan Yi...?"

Takita glanced at Yan Yi with some uncertainty, but Yan Yi had already turned his face away, completely avoiding eye contact with him.

Takita carefully placed his fingertips on Yan Yi's palm, and the next second, Yan Yi grabbed Takita's hand from behind.

"This isn't like you! Cheer up! And you don't have to leave this afternoon..." Yan Yi explained somewhat strangely, "Because my father... wants me to go with you to stay with the Feathered Robe Clan for a while, so I'll return with you tomorrow morning..."

"what?"

Takita froze for several seconds before suddenly shouting, "Really! Genichi! You're coming to stay with me? That's great!"

Yan Yi was startled and quickly let go of his hand, saying somewhat angrily, "Why are you yelling so loudly! You're so jumpy..."

As if he had caught the key word, Izuna immediately dropped what he was doing and rushed to Takita in two strides, staring at him warily as if he were an enemy...

"What did you say? Yan Yi, you're going to the Feathered Robe Clan? How can that be! I don't agree!"

Izuna was anxious. If he let his younger brother go live with the Hagoromo clan on his own, wouldn't that be like sending a lamb to the slaughter? He could keenly sense that Takita was definitely plotting against his younger brother! He might even bully Yan Yi!

Yan Yi's head was buzzing; her second brother and Takita's voices were so loud...

Helpless, Yan Zhi patiently explained to Izuna, "This is Father's arrangement. Although I don't know what Father means, he wouldn't harm me, would he?"

"What! How could this be..." Although Izuna was anxious, he could only complain about his father's strange decision after hearing that it was his father's arrangement.

Yan Yi was also a little confused. Why would her father arrange for her to go to the Feathered Robe Clan to "relax"? He even specifically emphasized... that this was a mission?

"hey-hey..."

Takita was completely oblivious to Izuna's commotion. He was happy and had immediately forgotten his earlier worries, now grinning like an idiot.

Seeing Takita's stupid appearance, Izuna was furious.

This kid! There's definitely something wrong with him!