The Uchiha's Path to the Top, Starting from Konoha

Chapter 129 Transcribing the Seal

Uchiha Takeo's low, regretful words echoed in the throne room.

(What does this mean? Is it trying to persuade me to completely join the ninja world, or is it telling me that because I am a human from another continent, I don't have much value?)

Questions swirled in her mind, but Princess Lana made a quick decision and gave Uchiha Muan a sweet smile.

"Your Majesty, if Lana hadn't been born in the Kingdom of [Rie Yesteje], she might never have met you. So, being born into royalty might actually be Lana's good fortune."

"Those honey-smeared little lips, they really know how to talk."

Recalling the impolite scene when he met those roughnecks from Kumogakure, Uchiha Takeo had a great fondness for people who were eloquent and polite.

(Eh, it seems His Majesty has taken a liking to Princess Lana again. Although I had already guessed this would happen, if His Majesty's romantic escapades on another continent were exposed, wouldn't it cause turmoil in Konoha?)

Seeing this, Uchiha Rai felt a bitter taste in his mouth.

Uchiha Osamu, Uchiha Hikaru, and Minamoto Kaori were all renowned and powerful figures in the ninja world.

If things escalate, only the two women from the Uzumaki family can stop them from fighting; everyone else is far inferior.

Uchiha Rai, who had a tigress at home, deeply believed that the harmony of Uchiha Takeo's family was the harmony of the ninja world.

He then said, "Your Majesty, Princess Lana's three suggestions for governing the capital were very useful and quickly stabilized the city's security."

"And Princess Lana was also willing to serve Konoha and the ninja world. Her only request was not to harm her beloved. She was adopted by Princess Lana and later became her guardian knight, Knight Clem."

After the brief report, Uchiha Rai finished explaining everything he needed to say. He sensed the awkward atmosphere and didn't dare to continue acting as a third wheel.

With a slight nod from Uchiha Wu'an, they quickly left the throne room as if being chased by a raging flood.

As Uchiha Rai stepped out of the hall, a cold wind swept over him, seemingly bringing a sense of clarity to his tense nerves, and a touch of melancholy appeared in his eyes—he was ultimately unable to save Konoha's future.

Only two people remained in the hall, making it feel empty and quiet.

Lana felt an increasingly unrestrained gaze, a gaze that seemed tangible, tightly enveloping her and refusing to miss any detail.

The gaze began on her face, seemingly scrutinizing her features. First, it fell on her delicate nose, then on her cherry-red lips, and then followed her slender neck down, finally settling on the white chest exposed by her blouse.

Lana's heart raced; she could feel the heat and aggression of that gaze. Her breathing quickened, her chest heaving slightly, as if silently protesting this intrusive prying, yet possessing an added, deadly allure.

"Lana, come here."

"Yes, Your Majesty."

Lana's reluctance lingered like a shadow, but she remained elegant and composed.

The young girl moved with light steps, as if a spring breeze were blowing, carrying a faint fragrance as she gracefully approached.

Every movement she made was graceful, like a blooming daisy, exuding a charming and pure aura, and finally stopped in front of Uchiha Takeo.

Although the girl was not tall, her proportions were perfect and impeccable. Her slender waist was as graceful as a willow branch, and her long legs were as smooth as white porcelain.

"Lana, guess what I want you to do right now?"

"There's a prize for guessing correctly, and a penalty for guessing incorrectly."

Uchiha Muan's gaze was as sharp as a hawk's, fixed firmly on Lana. His tone was slightly flippant, and his eyes made no attempt to hide his scrutiny.

(Clem, I'm sorry, I may not be able to give you my first time.)

(But Lana will do her best to escape the clutches of the Ninja World Leader.)

This blatant stare made Lana's cheeks burn slightly, and she involuntarily lowered her head, a complex mix of emotions welling up inside her.

She felt a mix of shyness and unease, but mostly anger at Uchiha Takeo and remorse for her beloved pet.

"Your Majesty, do you want Lana to offer up the kingdom's last jewel?"

Alone and alone, Lana slowly knelt on one knee, her eyes filled with tenderness like water, her cherry lips slightly parted, uttering a clear, melodious voice like a flowing spring.

"A pearl can only shine brightly under the sun. Your Majesty, please grant me permission to make Lana the most dazzling jewel in your crown."

(Is being dazzling because you don't want to be covered by filth?)

(It seems they see me as corrupt, although that is true in some respects.)

Looking at Lana's delicate and smooth face, Uchiha Wu'an's gaze shifted slightly. He chose not to continue arguing about this. As long as Claym was in his hands, this fresh and delicious little cabbage would eventually face being stir-fried in the iron pot.

"Becoming a dazzling gem is not as simple as just talking about it."

Uchiha Muan didn't dwell on matters of love. His main body was still busy in Konoha, and his clone couldn't do much anyway, so he turned his attention to the various affairs of the kingdom.

What you learn from anime is ultimately too one-sided. As Princess Lana slowly and methodically narrated, Uchiha Wu'an gradually sketched out the general situation of the kingdom in his mind.

Princess Lana could even provide a concise and insightful analysis of the neighboring empire.

(Simply treating her as a source of Starfury is indeed a waste of her potential; we should be close to traversing the Great Tomb of Nazarick now.)

Princess Lana's eloquent narration impressed Uchiha Wu'an, who was impressed by her natural talent for internal affairs. Some of her stories resonated with him.

However, according to the original anime, in order to have an eternal life with that weak and inconspicuous guardian knight, he did not hesitate to put the kingdom on the table, allowing [Ainz Ooal Gown] Nazarick's Great Tomb to swallow the entire kingdom without any waves.

If we can't give this seemingly innocent but actually cunning Golden Princess what she wants, and if we let her come into contact with the Great Tomb of Nazarick, she will surely betray us.

(Should we learn from Ainz Ooal Gown's manipulation of the NPC Albedo and change her "settings"?)

(I went a bit too far with the direct modification; I'll just set up a Sharingan eye technique called "Translation Seal.")

The Sharingan user seals a technique into their own or the target's eye by making eye contact with the target. When the conditions are met, the seal will automatically release and the technique will be activated.

(End of this chapter)