Naruto: The Ninja World's Life Buyer

Chapter 223 The New Uchiha, the Daimyo's Game

Mikoto's mansion was in complete disarray.

Mikoto fainted due to excessive grief and postpartum weakness. Nono was giving her an IV drip, her expression grave.

Outside the gate, Zongsi returned with the main force. Looking at the mess on the ground, his heart sank.

"Mr. Sosuke, the child was really—"

Zongsi rushed over.

"It was taken by Yashiro."

Sosuke did not hide anything.

"He used Izanagi, risking losing an eye, just to take that child away."

"Yashiro————"

In Sōji's eyes, the kaleidoscope spun wildly.

"That bastard! How dare he?!"

That is the only bloodline of the Fugaku clan chief!

"Now is not the time to get angry."

Sousuke interrupted.

"The Reverse Spirit Communication Technique also has a range limitation. Moreover, it consumes a lot of energy, and he also has to carry a newborn baby."

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"He can't go far."

Sousuke turned around and looked at Hyuga Katsumi.

Hyuga Masaru's eyes were bulging with veins, and his Byakugan had been activated to its fullest extent.

His glare could be seen up to 100 kilometers away.

Fifty kilometers outside Konoha Village, in a dense forest.

Inside a cave.

The campfire was flickering.

Yashiro leaned against the rock wall, panting heavily. His right eye was completely blind, and had turned grayish-white.

He was holding the baby in his arms.

"Cough cough————"

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Yashiro spat out a mouthful of blood and looked down at Itachi.

The little one is asleep. Very quiet.

"What an incredible child!"

Yashiro gently touched Itachi's cheek.

"She didn't cry or make a fuss the whole way."

"You were born to do great things."

He pulled out a baby bottle containing goat milk that he had stolen from a farmer's house on his way to escape.

"Drink up. Once we're full, we still have a long way to go."

He fed the ferret milk. His movements were clumsy, but surprisingly careful.

"Lord Yashiro, you look quite disheveled."

A voice suddenly rang out at the cave entrance.

Yashiro suddenly looked up, and the kaleidoscope in his left eye instantly activated.

"Who?!"

Three figures walked into the cave.

The leader was a woman of about eighteen or nineteen years old, with delicate features and wearing a luxurious single garment.

She smiled, waving a folding fan in her hand.

Behind her stood two warriors clad in red armor. They emanated extremely concentrated chakra energy.

"It's you—"

Yatsushiro recognized the woman. The woman who had ignited his ambition in the tea room.

Princess Enna.

"Are you here to laugh at me?"

"No."

Madoka shook her head.

"I'm here to help you."

"Konoha cannot accommodate a true Uchiha, but the Land of Fire needs you."

Yuanna handed him a scroll.

"This is a secret order from Daming Prefecture."

"If you wish, the Daimyo Prefecture can support you in establishing the New Uchiha."

Yatsushiro took the scroll, his hands trembling.

Establish a new Uchiha clan?

This is a betrayal of the current Uchiha clan—no, can this even be considered a betrayal?

No.

This may be the only way out for the Uchiha clan.

To break free from the village's constraints and the merchant's control, and become a truly independent clan.

However, it was extremely difficult. Ever since the establishment of the ninja village, everyone knew that the Uchiha had always been the Uchiha of Konoha.

Establishing a new Uchiha clan is no easy task.

"Please rest assured, Lord Yashiro."

Yuanna saw through his thoughts and smiled.

"The child in your arms has the purest bloodline; he is of the Fugaku lineage."

"The Daimyo will acknowledge that your branch is the true line of the Uchiha. We will provide you with land and resources so that you can establish a new ninja village in the north."

"A ninja village that belongs only to—the Uchiha!"

A ninja village that belongs only to the Uchiha?!

Is the Daimyo going to support him and replace Konoha?

However, this was no longer his concern. He had no way out. Staying around Konoha would only lead to him being found by Sousuke and Sōji sooner or later.

Moreover, only in this way can the Uchiha clan be revived and the glory of the Warring States period be restored!

He no longer hesitated; his eyes were filled with madness.

"I see."

Yatsudai tucked the scroll into his pocket.

"I will raise this child well."

"For the sake of—establishing a new Uchiha! A new ninja village!"

Half an hour later.

Hyuga Katsukazu and Sousuke arrived at the cave.

"We're late."

Hyuga Katsu touched the still-warm campfire.

"They just left not long ago."

"Which direction?" Sosuke asked.

"north."

Hyuga Katsu activated his Byakugan and looked north.

But his view was blocked.

"Someone set up a disruptive barrier along the way. A very sophisticated barrier technique—it doesn't seem like a ninja's method, it's more like—"

monk?"

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"monk----"

Sousuke frowned.

The Fire Temple? That's the force of the Twelve Guardian Ninjas of the Daimyo's Prefecture.

"Princess Yuanna".

Sosuke instantly thought of the seemingly harmless woman who had always lived in his manor.

"That woman—she's so cunning."

She had been waiting for this opportunity. To exploit the internal strife within the Uchiha clan, to recruit radicals, and to plant seeds of future trouble in Konoha.

"We can't catch up."

Sosuke made his judgment.

Now that the daimyo's prefecture has intervened, this is no longer just a simple matter of hunting down rogue ninja. Forcibly entering the daimyo's territory would trigger a political crisis.

"Let's go back."

Sosuke turned around.

"But this isn't over yet."

"Since the lord wants to play, then I'll play along to the very end."

Back to Konoha.

Sosuke went to the Uchiha clan's territory immediately.

Mikoto was awake. She leaned against the headboard, her face as pale as paper, her eyes red and swollen.

Zongsi sat on the edge of the bed, looking guilty.

"I'm sorry, Mrs. Mikoto—I couldn't make it back in time."

Mikoto didn't speak, she just stared blankly out the window.

Sosuke walked in.

"Mikoto-sama."

Mikoto turned her head and saw Sousuke, a glimmer of hope flashing in her eyes.

"Mr. Sousuke——Itachi-san——"

"He is still alive."

Sosuke walked to the bedside.

"Although the Eighth Hokage was mad, he saw Itachi as the future of the Uchiha clan. He would not harm children."

"Furthermore, I have already found out where they went."

"Where is it?" Mikoto asked anxiously.

"The north. The territory of the daimyo."

Sosuke did not hide anything.

"They were taken away by people from Daming Prefecture."

Mikoto was stunned. Daimyo Prefecture?

"Then... will I ever see him again?"

"able."

Sosuke said it with absolute certainty.

"As long as he is alive, we will meet again someday."

"But not now. Forcibly taking it will harm Itachi."

"We need time. We need to plan."

Sousuke grasped Mikoto's hand.

"Trust me. I will bring Itachi back."

"This is my promise."

Mikoto looked at Sousuke.

Her tears finally flowed.

"I believe in you—"

"Please—you must save him—"

After comforting Mikoto, Sousuke returned to the Takaya Manor.

He arrived at the West Garden where Princess Enna lived.

The room was empty. The princess who was always smiling was gone.

There was a letter on the table.

There was also a plate of scalloped skewers.

Sousuke picked up the letter.

[Lord Takaya:

Thank you for your hospitality during this time. Your estate is very comfortable, and your family is lovely.

However, as the daughter of a daimyo, I also have my responsibilities.

I'm going back. Looking forward to our next meeting.

— Enna

Sosuke read the letter and remained silent.

He picked up a piece of scallop and took a bite.

It wasn't as sweet as last time. She actually remembered his request to use less sugar.

Even so, a plate of desserts is not enough to make amends.

Sousuke sneered.

"Since you dare to interfere in Konoha's affairs, don't blame me for retaliating."

He walked out of the West Garden.

"Reina."

"exist."

Rena Yamashiro appeared behind him.

"Inform the Chief Clerk. Starting today, cease delivering parts for the castle-breaking crossbows to Daimyo Prefecture."

"The reason? Just say the factory caught fire and the molds were damaged."

Since the daimyo wants to play by political means, Sousuke will respond with business means.

"Yes."

Rena accepted the order and left.

Sosuke stood in the courtyard, looking at the northern sky.

Uchiha Itachi, this child, will begin his extraordinary destiny in the Northern Court, a place rife with intrigue and power struggles.

"Then let's take a look, Daimyo."

"Are you going to mold him into a tool of imperial power, or should I bring him back first?"