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“Lord Fugaku, please allow me to disband the team.”
Ever since the battle in the valley, a thread of unease had lingered in Shisui’s heart.
As the publicly acknowledged number one genius of the Uchiha clan, he had shown extraordinary talent from a young age and had been promoted to jonin while still very young.
That honor had once made him firmly believe he was the strongest among his peers.
However, the battle in the valley had completely shattered his arrogance.
Only now did he understand that there were still so many people in the shinobi world far stronger than him.
Even an unknown Kumogakure spy had been stronger than he was.
What shocked him even more was that Minato Namikaze had been able to kill three spies in an instant.
Shisui had once been proud of the Phantom Body Flicker Technique he had created, believing it to be the peak of speed.
But after personally witnessing Minato’s skill, he finally understood what true Body Flicker meant.
That terrifying ability to cut down three chunin in a flash was far beyond his current reach.
Because of that, he had decided to resign from the Police Force and go to the battlefield to train himself.
During the few days Yuto spent in the hospital, Kumogakure had already begun small-scale clashes with Konoha near the border.
Fugaku had also read the report on the battle in the valley.
He felt that although it had not entirely been Shisui’s fault, the clan’s lack of manpower had also contributed to Yuto’s injuries.
Still, he could understand Shisui’s feelings.
The crushing defeat in the valley had struck him far too hard.
If Minato had not happened to pass through the area, all three of them probably would have died there.
Fugaku pondered for a moment, then nodded.
“Very well.
I understand.
Go to the battlefield.”
“Perhaps after some time, the Uchiha clan will also step onto the battlefield.”
“When that happens, the clan’s ninja may need you to lead them.”
After saying goodbye to Fugaku, Shisui immediately left the Police Force and headed to Konoha Hospital.
Fugaku watched Shisui leave through the window and suddenly felt worried.
What exactly should he do with Yuto?
It seemed even Shisui could not guide him.
Should he find Yuto a teacher?
After all, Yuto was clearly not that strong, yet he fought with such reckless force.
What kind of Uchiha used the Great Fireball Jutsu directly in an enemy’s face?
At the same time, in the Grand Elder’s home.
Tsukimi had finished taking care of Yuto at the hospital and returned home.
The moment she came back, her grandfather called her over.
After hearing Tsukimi describe the full battle in the valley, the Grand Elder immediately frowned.
He was grateful that Yuto had saved his granddaughter and helped her awaken the three-tomoe Sharingan.
But that boy Yuto…
He was far too reckless.
So reckless that he did not seem like an Uchiha born in Konoha.
He seemed more like someone from the Warring States Period.
No, he was even crazier than a ninja from the Warring States Period.
Back then, ordinary ninja would not fight the way Yuto did.
Only those who had survived countless battles between life and death would be willing to risk everything like him.
“Is that boy an idiot?”
The Grand Elder could not help muttering.
Tsukimi immediately nodded in agreement.
“Exactly.
I think he’s an idiot too.”
However, the two of them were clearly not talking about the same thing.
After thinking for a long while, the Grand Elder still felt he could not give up on Yuto.
A hawk hidden among the doves was simply too rare.
From Tsukimi’s account of the battle, he could roughly tell that Yuto’s talent should not be bad.
Under the siege of four spies, he had actually managed to kill one of them.
His taijutsu was definitely solid.
As for ninjutsu, well…
As an Uchiha, he only knew the Great Fireball Jutsu.
Although the Great Fireball Jutsu was the Uchiha clan’s signature ninjutsu, knowing only that one was a bit…
At the very least, he should learn a few others.
Phoenix Sage Fire Technique, for example.
The Grand Elder clearly remembered giving Yuto the scroll for the Great Fire Annihilation Jutsu.
Had Yuto simply never learned it?
As for Yuto’s strength, the Grand Elder would solve that himself.
Although he was old, he was still an Uchiha ninja who had begun fighting during the Warring States Period.
His rich battle experience was not something modern ninja could compare to.
The Grand Elder decided to come out of retirement and take Yuto as his disciple.
Shisui arrived at the hospital, only to be told that Yuto had already been discharged.
He turned around and returned to the clan compound.
Yuto had just walked out of his house when he ran into Shisui hurrying over.
After listening to Shisui explain that he was leaving the team, Yuto also felt a little regret.
Their first spy-hunting mission had nearly gotten him killed.
If they had gone on a few more, he would definitely have managed to scam the insurance money.
Now that the team had suddenly disbanded, Yuto truly felt a little disappointed.
But Shisui’s next words immediately excited him again.
“Yuto, during this time, you must work hard to improve your strength.
Kumogakure has already started provoking us near the border.
It looks like war is about to begin.”
“Although your current rank is only genin, I have already submitted a report to the village requesting that your rank be adjusted to chunin.”
“When war breaks out, you will definitely be drafted.”
Yuto did not care much about whether he was a chunin or not.
The important part was that war was about to start, and Yuto was extremely excited.
What was on a battlefield?
Ninja tools and ninjutsu flying everywhere, enemies all over the place, and maybe even powerful beings like tailed beasts.
In the previous shinobi war, even Nawaki, the younger brother of one of the Sannin and grandson of the First and Second Hokage, had died on the battlefield.
Yuto felt that a small fry like him might not even survive half a month.
When he reached the battlefield, he absolutely had to apply to go to the most dangerous places.
Whatever mission had the highest risk, he would choose it.
He could already picture himself dying heroically and returning to his old world with a massive compensation payout.
A life of obscene luxury was right in front of him.
Seeing Yuto’s expression suddenly grow excited, Shisui abruptly felt a little regret.
If he had known, he would not have helped Yuto submit that chunin promotion request.
This guy looked like he planned to throw his life away on the battlefield.
Shisui could understand Yuto’s powerful desire to protect the village and his comrades, but a battlefield was not somewhere a chunin could afford to run wild.
Shisui coughed lightly and changed the subject.
“By the way, Yuto, you just got discharged and you’re already heading out.
Is there something urgent?”
Yuto pulled his thoughts back and answered casually,
“Oh, I’m going to the orphanage to see the children.
I haven’t gone in a long time.”
Shisui froze, clearly not expecting that answer.
In his impression, Yuto was always alone and even somewhat withdrawn.
He had not expected Yuto to privately care about the children at the orphanage.
Curiosity rose in his heart.
“So you go there often?
I happen to have nothing to do.
Why don’t I come with you?”
Yuto nodded and did not think much of it.
The two walked side by side toward the orphanage.
Shisui quietly studied Yuto and suddenly felt as if he had never truly understood this guy who kept risking his life to protect others.
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