20demayo Chapter 18 Your dried fish balance is insufficient, please recharge in time.
Chapter 18 Your dried fish balance is insufficient, please recharge in time.
The rooftop of the ethnic clinic and the mental health outpatient building.
Black Charcoal was sunbathing with his hands tucked in, snoring with his eyes half-closed.
But suddenly, as if she had heard something, she abruptly opened her amber vertical pupils, her expression serious.
She didn't make any move.
With a "bang," a blank reel appeared in front of Black Charcoal, accompanied by smoke, and lay flat on the ground.
The charcoal cat stretched out its paw, grabbed a pen, and started writing:
Kurenai Yuhi says, "Making Kazuhiko a medical ninja was a mistake!"
[To slander Eri-sama's brilliant decision is a capital offense!]
"Hmph~ Becoming Lady Eri's daughter-in-law isn't that easy."
"Woman, don't blame me for being heartless. This is the consequence you deserve for not giving me dried fish when I touched your head!"
Black Charcoal triumphantly tossed the pen onto the scroll, closed its eyes, and wagged its tail.
……
Inside the office, Kazuhiko and Kurenai looked at each other and smiled.
The increased favorability from [Deep Blue] made him realize Kurenai's sincerity.
Haki Green, you bastard!
Did they actually acknowledge my talent from the bottom of their hearts?
"Senior Kurenai is joking. I'm still far behind you. Thank you for your guidance. It taught me that the duration of genjutsu can be extended using chakra frequency..."
"I should be thanking you."
"Oh? Why?"
"Thank you for introducing me to an illusion genius. If you don't mind, I'll call you Kazuhiko from now on~"
Kurenai smoothed her hair, a smile spreading across her face.
"Of course I don't mind."
……
On the roof, Black Charcoal opened his eyes again, picked up his pen, and wrote down his notes once more:
Kurenai Yuhi said, "Kazuhiko is a medical idiot."
Double negation doubles the punishment!
……
[Deep Blue] didn't even give a response, so this isn't sincere.
But they do know how to speak, and they provide emotional value effectively.
Green tea isn't really that bad, is it?
"If that's what you said, then I have to thank you for introducing me to such a beautiful woman. How about this..."
With his true intentions revealed, He Yan began the main quest of hiring Kurenai Yuhi.
"This is our Uchiha clan's 'Genjutsu Seal' secret technique. It can amplify genjutsu through the seal. Consider it my compensation for today."
He took out the secret scroll he had prepared beforehand and pushed it toward Kurenai.
"Senior Hong can take a look. If it's not as valuable as the Tree Binding Kill teaching memory, I can exchange it for other secret techniques."
This is just pretentious talk.
One is a complete amplification technique, and the other is a B-level illusion technique tutorial memory.
The two are simply incomparable.
……
The black charcoal on the roof twitched its ears and opened its eyes to scan its surroundings.
I was relieved after confirming that there was nothing around the dog eavesdropping or monitoring me.
"That brat is getting bolder and bolder."
"You dare to spread other secret techniques? You think you have enough eyes to gouge them out?!"
"No, I haven't had enough dried fish to keep me from tattling this month, I need more fish! Meow~"
……
Kurenai Yuhi took the secret scroll, her smile instantly replaced by surprise.
"A genjutsu seal that amplifies genjutsu? This is a closely guarded secret of the Uchiha clan. It's said to be able to amplify even A-rank genjutsu, far surpassing a B-rank genjutsu like Tree Binding Kill..."
She stared intently at He Yan.
"Really for me?"
"I won't take back what I've given away."
[Kurenai's affection level towards you has increased significantly to: Friendly (The way he gives gifts to others—so handsome)]
[Chonnin-level entry draw chance +1]
Her eyes, a deep red like the color of a sunset rose, were watery and seemed to be drawing silk threads.
"If I rashly use this secret technique, won't I be wanted and hunted down by the Uchiha clan?"
This is about confirming the copyright of the secret techniques.
The Uchiha clan's protection of the copyright of their secret techniques and the Sharingan is in no way inferior to that of the Hyuga clan.
The Sharingan's hot-swap capability reveals a clue.
The Sharingan, as a powerful bloodline that can be used immediately, is ridiculously easy to obtain.
But looking at the entire ninja world, apart from the cunning Danzo and half of their own Kakashi, no other ninja from any other race possesses the Sharingan.
Is it that they don't want it?
of course not.
Kakashi is a living example, serving as a role model for all ninjas who want to transplant the Sharingan.
Even with the extreme side effect of mana depletion, the Sharingan still allowed Kakashi to earn the title of "Copy Ninja".
The power of the Sharingan is self-evident.
So the truth is simple: others are afraid to take it.
No ninja village wanted to provoke a powerful ninja clan that founded Konoha.
Those wandering ninjas who had offended the Uchiha clan all became stepping stones for the Uchiha's infamy.
Those who offend the Uchiha clan, no matter how far away, will be punished.
Therefore, even though the "Uchiha Secret Technique" was within her grasp, Kurenai still wanted to verify the copyright of the technique to prevent the Uchiha from launching a collective attack.
"Don't be afraid of being chased. Just change your name to Uchiha Kurenai on the spot."
Kazuhiko smiled:
"I believe no Uchiha could resist having such a beautiful woman."
In Konoha, wives take their husbands' surnames.
Kazuhiko was mocking Kurenai Yuhi:
Marrying into the Uchiha clan means you won't have to worry about copyright issues related to secret techniques.
Was he expressing his affection for me?
Kurenai pursed her red lips, unsure whether Kazuhiko was joking or serious.
She looked at Kazuhiko, trying to find the answer in his eyes.
His eyes seem very sincere.
Does he have feelings for me?
But he's still smiling!
It also sounds like a joke.
It's so hard to guess.
Kurenai decided not to guess and gave a shy smile:
"Looks like I can use this secret technique freely~ How can I possibly thank you for such a precious gift, Kazuhiko-kun~"
"Let's use the complete Tree Binding Illusion Technique then, so I can give my clan an explanation."
Kurenai, unaware of Kazuhiko's true intentions, was about to respond—
"Brother Heyan."
A voice came from outside the window, causing the two of them to turn around at the same time.
Then I saw Zhishui crouching by the window, about to climb in from the outside.
He then noticed that Kurenai was hidden from view by the sofa, and felt somewhat embarrassed.
"Sorry to bother you. Heyan, remember to come to the training ground after get off work. I'll be waiting for you there."
With a whoosh, Shisui's figure vanished, too fast for anyone to stop her.
Kazuhiko's heart trembled——
Shisui isn't the impulsive type; if he's come to me, there must be something he needs.
"Senior Hong, I'm sorry, that's all for today."
Kazuhiko stood up and shoved the secret technique scroll into Kurenai Yuhi's hand.
"Take this. Don't worry about the Uchiha coming after you. I'll handle it."
[Kurenai's affection for you has increased significantly to: Trust (She cares about me!)]
[Chonnin-level entry draw chance +1]
Kurenai Yuhi took the scroll, a considerate smile on her face:
"He must have something urgent to tell you. Go ahead, don't worry about me."
Kazuhiko nodded, climbed out the window, and quickly chased after Shisui in a few leaps.
……
On the rooftop, Heitan stretched, watching Kazuhiko's departing figure, then took out a new notebook and began to write:
[Kazuke sent the secret technique scroll without receiving the illusory art of the evening sun.]
[This is wasteful behavior; I suggest confiscating all the dried fish for this month!]
She wagged her tail triumphantly and carefully put away the scroll and notebook.
Depending on how much "dried fish" Kazuhiko recharges, Eri will be informed as appropriate.
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