Konoha: We, the Uchiha, are ready to give up!

If this plan succeeds, or even if it succeeds only halfway, then we will be able to advance or retreat as needed.

After thinking for a moment, he slowly nodded.

"I, I understand."

"Let's take this commoner ninja, Shin Kudo, as the first step in our plan."

"You handle this."

Nara Kazama, of course, had no objection to this.

Without even thinking about it, he nodded in agreement.

"This matter is easy to handle."

"But let's wait and see. We'll talk about it when he really encounters danger and comes to us for help."

"We can't be too eager to make a sale; we can't be too proactive."

"There's no need to worry about him not coming to us. After all, the survival rate of civilian ninjas during wartime is too low."

"He has good mental fortitude; at least he's not someone who's inflexible."

"Of course, if he doesn't ask for their help until his death, it only proves that his capacity is not that great."

"Just die."

Uchiha Jin, of course, had no objection to this.

Now that the matter had been handed over to Nara Kazama, he had no interest in getting involved too much.

I don't care about the process, I only care about the result!

This is what he learned from those capitalists in his previous life.

Subsequently.

The two then started talking about other things, and this brief alliance was thus formed.

Although at this point, the two of them didn't quite trust each other.

It's a good start, and the rest can only be left to time.

Chapter Thirty-Six: The Arrival of Still Water, Questioning the Reasons

This indulgence lasted until evening.

Nara Kazama was also struggling and lay down on the bed to sleep, while Uchiha Jin had a better tolerance for alcohol.

Although I felt dizzy, I wasn't drunk at all.

He lay there on the bed, staring blankly out the tent window.

He's thinking!

What are the chances of Nara Kazama's plan succeeding?

Of course, more importantly.

Is this guy trustworthy?

He didn't know!

But it doesn't matter.

The two are only making tentative contact now; Uchiha Jin will never reveal his truly important trump card.

Even if things really go wrong in Kazama, Nara, he is confident that he can get away unscathed in the end; at worst, he can just defect.

As long as the system's capabilities are not exposed, nothing else matters.

At worst, I'll just have to endure it for a while longer.

Once I've truly become a powerful figure, I can stage a triumphant return in Konoha.

The only thing that troubled him was that, until he had enough power to protect his family, he could only apologize to those pretty young ladies.

Just now.

The tent flap was lifted, and Zhishui, reeking of blood, walked straight in.

Then, the next second.

He was so choked by the strong smell of alcohol that he started coughing.

It wasn't that he couldn't stand the smell of alcohol, but rather that he wasn't mentally prepared at all.

after all.

Who in their right mind would imagine drinking in a front-line camp?

Or is it under the premise that the enemy could launch an attack at any time?

Isn't this just plain suicide?

After coughing for a long time, Shisui finally couldn't help but speak.

"Jin, you..."

"How much alcohol did they drink? Are you all crazy?"

"This is the front-line camp!"

He was truly speechless.

In contrast, Uchiha Jin, who was lying on the bed, showed no change in expression at the sudden appearance of Shisui.

After all, he knew Shisui well and understood that this guy would definitely come looking for him.

He simply shrugged in response to his question.

"What's wrong with that? It's normal, isn't it?"

"You know, our team just went through a life-or-death experience, and our nerves were stretched to the limit."

"In any case, it's impossible to assign tasks in the short term."

"Why can't we take this opportunity to relax and unwind?"

Still water, speechless.

He truly felt helpless in the face of Uchiha Jin.

That guy always has a reason.

I really can't win an argument with him.

Seriously, not at all like an Uchiha!

After shaking his head helplessly, he was too lazy to waste time on this.

He rolled his eyes, took a deep breath, and said.

"You don't seem drunk, come out with me for a bit."

"There are some things I need to talk to you about!"

Uchiha Jin did not refuse.

He had expected this day, so there was nothing surprising about it.

He got up, yawned, and followed Zhishui out of the front-line camp again, arriving at a quiet seaside.

The two sat on the beach.

Facing the gentle sea breeze, looking at the boundless blue sky and white clouds.

Their mood calmed down for a moment.

After a long time.

Shisui's expression was calm, and he spoke casually, "Why did you say those things to me the day you left Konoha?"

"You've been too good to me, I don't want to lie to you," Uchiha Jin said calmly.

Still water, silence.

He could tell that Uchiha Jin wasn't lying.

and.

Thinking back on the scenes of their interactions, it seems that this is indeed the case.

She had been kind to him countless times, only to receive those few words from Uchiha Jin before he left.

But he didn't understand.

Yes.

For someone like him, who displayed talent from a young age and constantly strived for peace between the Uchiha clan and the village, it was naturally impossible to understand Uchiha Jin's thoughts.

Especially after learning that Uchiha Jin truly considered him a friend, he naturally didn't want to test him.

"Your strength is very strong!" Shisui said calmly, his eyes sharp. "Even stronger than what the Anbu have discovered in the past few days!"