Konoha: Uchiha Extremists? Offering Loyalty!

Chapter 44 Encounter with the 'Hand Clan' on the Rope Tree Road

In the afternoon, Yuuki walked along the crowded street, his pockets, which were cleaner than his face.

Failed!

I forgot that I had already put all my tickets into the gashapon machine.

It's okay, let me take a look first!

Guided by the unknown senior genin, Yuuki found this street of 'spirit summons'.

This street is named Wood Forest Street, in honor of the Senju family and the powerful Wood Release technique.

Yushu stood in front of the plaque with the words 'Mulin' engraved on it.

At first glance, the plaque was dilapidated and looked completely unrepaired.

That's normal.

Since the first and second generations issued orders to integrate the family into the village.

The Thousand Hands Clan, being of the "direct lineage," certainly have the resources to resist the integration policy.

However, the more distant branches, whose members of the Thousand Hands clan were adopted and given the surname, were not so fortunate.

The residents on this street no longer bear the surname Senju.

People's sense of honor towards the "Thousand Hands" is gradually worn away by the trivialities of daily life.

As Yuuki visited each store, the unicorns crawling around nearby also actively joined in the work.

I overheard many elderly people gossiping and heard the strong man's warnings about educating his child.

This special group of residents has a lot of space to utilize.

"Huh? It's Yuuki!"

Not long after they started walking, a familiar voice suddenly came from behind Yuuki.

He slowly turned around and saw a blond kid with a silly grin on his face, followed by a red-haired little head. The two were naturally Nawaki and Kushina.

"Rope Tree!"

Yuuki and Nawaki were classmates at the ninja academy, and their relationship was fairly good.

"Yuuki-nii, long time no see!" Kushina tugged at Nawaki's sleeve, her big eyes wide, and greeted Yuuki with a shy expression.

Rope Tree seemed to have seen a monster, and stood there stunned for a moment.

This little violent maniac can actually be shy?

Yuuki smiled and reached out to pat the red-haired girl's head. "Long time no see, Kushina. Are you guys shopping?"

He seemed to remember something, and his smile faded: "Wait, isn't today a school day? Did you skip class?"

"No way!"

Nawaki's face suddenly turned bright red: "Is what ninjas do called skipping class? We're... practicing ninjutsu..."

"Kushina is so stupid!" Kushina clapped her hands, covered her face in exasperation, and then said speechlessly, "Couldn't you have just given me any reason?"

"My sister said we shouldn't lie," Rope Tree said with a forced smile, scratching his head sheepishly.

The two were arguing in the street, and Yuuki patiently waited in place, watching them with a smile.

Suddenly, his vision disappeared rapidly, and then he came back to his senses.

He seems to have discovered something interesting.

Yuuki looked at Nawaki, a meaningful smile playing on his lips.

How can we change the Senju clan without changing this 'crown prince' of Konoha?

He smiled helplessly: "I'm shopping right now, let's take a walk together. Kushina, why did you skip class?"

Kushina patted her chest: "Of course... with ninjutsu!"

To be precise, Kushina was kicked out.

It wasn't expulsion from the ninja academy, but rather being made to stand at the door as punishment by the teacher.

Despite Kushina's well-behaved demeanor when she first arrived in Konoha, she acted like an innocent little girl in front of Yuuki.

In fact, the temper hidden in her personality is no less than that of Tsunade!

After seemingly understanding Yuuki's explosive theory of the Will of Fire, she actively embarked on the path of practice, seeking her own 'bond' in Konoha.

And—punch away the stumbling blocks on the path of 'bonds'!

I didn't find any bonds, but I kicked away several stumbling blocks!

Within a few days of starting school, she beat up seven or eight classmates who mocked her hair color and quickly adapted to independent living.

However, there's this effeminate blond guy who's really an eyesore!

Kushina clenched her fists again, determined to give that sissy a good beating when she went to school tomorrow!

If Yuuki could hear Kushina's inner thoughts, he might regret teaching her such a useful 'Will of Fire'.

It should be even more violent!

"Really? I don't believe it," Yuuki replied with a smile.

"you...."

The group chatted and laughed, and Yuuki and Nawaki quickly regained their familiarity, while Yuuki's relationship with Kushina also became closer.

Under Yuuki's deliberate guidance, the three of them soon arrived at a relatively secluded street.

As dusk fell.

Yuki walked ahead, and the two of them held onto his clothes, following behind him, one on each side.

"Yuuki, there are no streetlights on this street, could there be...ghosts!" Nawaki's sunny smile vanished completely, his face stiffened, and he kept swallowing.

"Rope Tree Bro, are you scared again?" Kushina licked her lips, feigning boldness as she complained, "How can there be such a dark street?"

"Don't be afraid, I remember there's a noodle shop up ahead. Let me treat you to ramen!" Yuuki's smile was full of meaning.

"Great!"

The two children, of course, were unaware of the meaning behind the look in their eyes.

......

Noodle House.

The three people who had just sat down heard voices coming from the next table. Yuuki had chosen the perfect moment.

The people at the next table looked drunk.

The two with the loudest voices were dressed like ninjas.

"Rin-chan, has the matter of your child being transferred back to Konoha been resolved?"

"Solve my ass! My son clearly meets the age requirement, but the transfer just won't go through! Several ninjas who were stationed there for six months have all been transferred back!"

"It's all Tobirama Senju's fault! What was with this whole 'family integration into the village' thing? If I still had the Senju surname, would I be unable to even decide where my son should go?"

"..."

At first, Rope Tree didn't really listen to what the person next to him was saying.

When the other person mentioned his second grandfather, his attention was naturally drawn to him.

Originally, when the word "Senju" was first mentioned, Nawaki was overjoyed, thinking that his companions in the village fully agreed with Senju's actions.

I'm sure everyone will support this!

This is the Will of Fire!

As it turned out, what followed was a complaint about her second grandfather and a curse about the family's integration into the village, leaving Rope Tree dumbfounded!

This...this isn't right!

This villager's behavior is completely different from the courses he learned at the Ninja Academy!

The ninja academy teacher once said that the Senju clan's decision to integrate into the village was a truly great move, resolving the village's conflicts!

All the villagers were very supportive and agreed with it.

Everyone praised and learned from this, vowing to integrate their clan and village into one and work together to advance the ninja world!

In fact, if Nawaki calmly investigates, he will be surprised to find that this "integration into the village" course is specifically offered in his grade and will accompany him throughout his ninja academy career.

Nawaki desperately wanted to rush up and demand an explanation: Why are you saying such things? Are you even from Konoha Village?

But he dared not.

He was afraid of hearing a bad answer!

The angry outbursts around them wouldn't stop just because of Rope Tree's arrival.

"You all understand absolutely nothing!"