Two days later.

Konoha's White Fang arrived at the front lines, and the morale of the Konoha ninjas soared.

To outsiders, Uchiha Ya seemed merely lucky, accompanying Tsunade’s team back to Konoha for rest.

As students who graduated together, the top achievers—Uchiha Ya, Shōju, and Namikaze Minato—were each assigned to train under the disciples of the Third Hokage.

“Hey, kid, walk faster.”

“Yes.”

Along the way, it appeared that due to the intelligence scrolls from the previous days, Tsunade had been in a particularly foul mood lately.

However, now in her prime, with her golden ponytails, Tsunade looked truly impressive.

Uchiha Ya, with a determined expression, occasionally scanned their surroundings as the group hurried toward Konoha.

[Perfect Version: Demon Seed Technique]

At this moment, Uchiha Ya had sealed a forbidden technique in his mind that should not exist at this time, and it was of perfect level.

This was something he had obtained in his previous life as a top seller, using his free time for a game recharge, never expecting it would end up in this world.

“This forbidden technique is powerful, but it is also extremely difficult, especially at the perfect level.”

Only by arriving in this real ninja world could one understand that so-called forbidden techniques are extremely dangerous ninjutsu.

He could use this forbidden technique to plunder and devour bloodlines, enhancing his own strength, but each act of devouring required a significant amount of time for his body to fully assimilate.

“In this case, using the forbidden technique to devour bloodlines would also require some sort of gene-stabilizing medication.”

At this thought, Uchiha Ya’s peripheral vision swept over Tsunade, and a smile crept onto his lips.

Wasn't there an excellent opportunity right in front of him? If all went well, after he used this forbidden technique for the first time, he would still need to rely on Tsunade.

After all, relying on his medical ninjutsu to concoct such medication was uncertain in terms of time, not to mention that this kind of medication is extremely costly.

……

A few days later, the group finally returned to Konoha.

Senju Clan.

“Mito Grandma, regardless of whether this information is true or false, we must take Shōju's safety seriously!”

After returning to the village, Tsunade, as usual, first went to the Hokage building to submit her mission report before returning to the clan grounds.

However, upon finding Uzumaki Mito back at the clan, she displayed a look of anger.

Now, Uzumaki Mito appeared aged; the seal on her forehead could no longer halt the passage of time, indicating that she was nearing the end of her life.

Yet upon hearing Tsunade's intelligence this time, the kind expression of Uzumaki Mito revealed a hint of seriousness.

“That old man Uchiha Matsuri has really changed a lot!”

“It seems this old ghost has gotten smarter, or perhaps he learned a lot from being locked up last time; now he knows how to hide in the shadows!”

The first thought that came to Uzumaki Mito was about the changes in this Uchiha elder, who had evidently started employing schemes.

“Grandma! Shōju!”

Tsunade was clearly a bit anxious, but Uzumaki Mito snorted coldly.

“How can you achieve great things with such impulsiveness?”

The usually hot-tempered Tsunade was surprisingly obedient in front of Uzumaki Mito, only able to sigh helplessly.

In contrast, Uzumaki Mito pondered for a moment before finally stating solemnly:

“Shōju's safety must be taken seriously, but under Orochimaru's supervision, there are still people plotting in the shadows. Tsunade! You need to understand the seriousness of this matter!”

This time, Tsunade also showed a serious expression, heavily nodding.

“Orochimaru's strength among Konoha jōnin is hard to surpass, and his vigilance is extremely high. If someone really wants to harm Shōju, he shouldn’t leave the village!”

A thief can operate for a thousand days, but you can’t guard against them forever!

At this point, Tsunade's anger intensified.

“Damn it, do they really think the Senju clan doesn’t exist anymore?!”

In the face of Tsunade's fury, Uzumaki Mito fell silent, letting out a long sigh.

Don’t be fooled by her noble status; after all, the Nine-Tails jinchūriki is just a weapon of the village, and now she is no different from being imprisoned in Konoha.

“Tsunade, I’m old now and don’t have many years left. If this is true, perhaps you can take this opportunity to send Shōju away.”

Uzumaki Mito sighed softly, and upon hearing this, Tsunade was stunned, staring at her grandmother in shock.

Uzumaki Mito shook her head and sighed: “If you can prevent this time, what about next time?”

“Konoha no longer needs the former Senju clan.”

The words “former Senju” weighed heavily on Tsunade’s heart. After a long silence, she nodded solemnly and said, “I understand.”

Konoha today is no longer the era when the Senju clan dominated everything!

……

“Finally back!”

Upon returning to Konoha and basking in the sunlight, Uchiha Ya displayed a look of enjoyment and ecstasy.

In the Land of Rain, where it rained year-round, it had been truly terrible; he had never felt sunbathing to be this comfortable.

Although the Uchiha clan was currently marginalized, they had not yet been pushed to the edges of Konoha, and their clan grounds were naturally in the most prosperous area at the center of Konoha.

“Ya, welcome home.”

Just as Uchiha Ya pushed the door open, a voice suddenly came from inside the room, causing him to stiffen instantly.

“Mi… Mikoto-nee!”

Inside the room was Uchiha Mikoto, carrying a standard Uchiha long sword on her back, wearing a gentle smile, but there was something off in her eyes.

Upon seeing Uchiha Mikoto, Uchiha Ya's expression stiffened.

However, Uchiha Mikoto came forward, skillfully reaching out her hands to cup his face.

This scene made Uchiha Ya panic: “Mikoto-nee, don’t! I still…”

But before he could finish, Uchiha Mikoto's hands peeled back his eyelids, and her gentle face softly said:

“Still not awake? Ya-kun, you really are a little fool.”

Little fool!

Have you ever seen someone speak so cruelly under a gentle smile, especially a delicate girl?

This was very Uchiha!

After all, awakening the Sharingan can be a mental strain!

Upon seeing the two blood-red tomoe in Uchiha Mikoto's eyes, Uchiha Ya revealed an envious yet helpless expression.

Sure enough!

Uchiha Mikoto's Sharingan had evolved!

The awakening and evolution of the Sharingan are accompanied by intense emotional fluctuations, often occurring during the loss of important people or in moments of pain.

When the Sharingan is awakened or evolved, special chakra surges in the brain, further stimulating the mind.

Especially right after awakening or evolving, Uchiha shinobi are extremely unstable, prone to irritability and anger, needing proper guidance to vent.

“Mikoto-nee!”

At the moment the door closed, Uchiha Ya suddenly pushed Uchiha Mikoto down to the ground fiercely and drew out the whip that had long been prepared at home.