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

Chapter 36 Uchiha Osamu met Minamoto Kaori

"Let me explain, Lord Wu'an."

"The cat didn't do anything."

"The cat is innocent."

"Meow was forced into it."

"The cat was just petted!"

Orange Cat stretched out its paw, trying to stop its male owner who had left without looking back, while the cat let out mournful cries.

(So ​​cute, I want to cuddle it.)

(It should be Wu An Shao Jun's ninja cat; it's better to ask about the situation.)

The sorrowful and pitiful appearance of Tachibana made Uchiha Rinpoche, who had nothing better to do, feel a little itchy in his hands.

With keen feline intuition, the orange-haired girl with "malicious intentions" was spotted nearby. The cat-like Tachibana jumped away with a meow, arched her back, and looked warily at the Uchiha leader who was tilting his head.

"It's all because of that adorable, clueless expression that Princess Kaori tricked me!" Tachibana huffed.

The furious Tachibana recalled that after leaving Uchiha Takeoshi's embrace, he inexplicably found Minamoto Kaori.

After all, she was Uchiha Takeo's future wife, and she was still a little worried that he might get hurt.

Although Orange is weak, Orange is also very brave!

Then I was captivated by her incredibly deceptively beautiful face—no, I was deceived.

In the end, he fell deeply into the clutches of Minamoto Kaori and could not extricate himself until he was summoned back by Uchiha Takeoshi.

Orange looked down and sniffed its own sweet scent, then its cat face fell, as if all hope for its life had vanished.

Putting myself in his shoes, if Uchiha Muan had a cat scent that he didn't recognize—no, even if it was a familiar cat scent—Tachibana would still get angry.

Seeing the bewildered Tachibana, Uchiha Rinpoche, though confused, still extended a helping hand as a kind and gentle girl.

"Um, if you're looking for Young Master Wu'an, I can help you."

A soft yet cool female voice entered the cat's ears. Tachibana was delighted, glanced at the Uchiha clan crest with its fan, then hesitated, and suddenly shook his head.

"No, Meow can't stay with you guys anymore. The Orange Throne belongs to Lord Wu'an!"

"Orange? What a lovely name."

Uchiha Rinpoche couldn't help but think of his ninja cat.

Her cat not only grew up to be ugly, but it also became very talkative.

Last night I complained to her about my lack of ambition and why I couldn't open the Kaleidoscope, which made the girl so angry she almost wanted to hit me.

Comparing him to Tachibana no Makoto, whose mind and body were entirely devoted to Uchiha Muan, Uchiha no Makoto deeply felt that there were differences between the ninja cats.

"I'm not telling you anymore. I'm going to find Princess Kaori and let Lord Wu'an know that I'm not a scumbag cat and that no outsider has touched me."

Tachibana took a step and walked away, prompting Uchiha Rinpoche to follow curiously.

After passing through the badly damaged streets, we arrived at the Konoha embassy, ​​about three or four hundred meters away. The Daimyo's delegation was being led back by members of the Senju clan.

Orange Cat took a breath and slowly walked towards the delegation. The still-shaken delegation didn't care about a fat orange cat and let her approach. Then Orange Cat jumped and almost jumped onto the carriage.

Seeing this scene from afar, Uchiha Rinpoche covered his mouth and chuckled—he never expected that the decisive, shrewd, and capable Young Master Wu'an would have such an adorable ninja cat.

(If I marry Wu An Shao Jun, Tachibana will also be my ninja cat.)

With such an embarrassing thought in mind, Uchiha Rinpoche suddenly noticed that Tachibana was being carried into a carriage by a pair of fair arms. Not long after, the delegation stopped in front of the Konoha embassy. A petite girl wearing a veil stepped out of the carriage, carrying Tachibana in her arms.

Recalling what Tachibana said about "not being an outsider," Uchiha Rinpoche frowned slightly, concealed his aura, and with a flash, began to gather information, which was to say, eavesdrop.

Back in her room, now that no one else was around, Kaori Minamoto lifted her veil and gave Tachibana a sweet kiss, saying with a beaming smile, "Tachibana suddenly disappeared from my arms, which startled me."

"The cat was sent away by Lord Wu'an through spirit communication."

The girl's technique and Uchiha Takeo's technique are two completely different types. The former is gentle and comfortable, while the latter is rough yet tingling. Tachibana likes both.

But now was not the time to enjoy himself, so Tachibana quickly said, "Princess Kaori is Lord Muan's fiancée, and it's for Tachibana..."

"fiancée?!"

Two voices rang out in unison in the room, and Uchiha Rinpoche, who had revealed his figure, stared at the charming and lovely Minamoto Kaori with black hair and red eyes.

Kaori Minamoto also looked at the aloof, tall, purple-haired, black-eyed Uchiha Rinpoche with surprise.

"Meow."

Orange didn't know why she suddenly felt that something was wrong, but following her instinct to avoid danger was definitely the right thing to do, so she immediately used a psychic spell to return to the empty area of ​​the ruins.

In the room without the big-mouthed cat, Uchiha Rin looked intently at Minamoto Kaori. She was not tall and had a flat figure, but her stunningly beautiful and aloof face erased all her flaws.

With the added advantage of her princess status, she was undoubtedly an exceptionally beautiful woman.

Having been introduced to a potential match by the two elders, and having developed feelings for Uchiha Takeo, she said softly, "I am Uchiha Zhili, and the orange cat just now is the summoning beast of my clan's young lord, Uchiha Takeo."

Uchiha Jiro concentrated intently, displaying the sharp gaze one would use when interrogating a criminal.

"So, Princess Kaori, could you tell me about this fiancée of Young Master Wu'an?"

Kaori Minamoto steadied herself.

In those few short hours, they first encountered a talking ninja cat, then a blood-red samurai who suddenly rose up, causing everyone to hurriedly retreat.

Finally, there's the purple-haired beauty who suddenly appeared, and Kaori Minamoto's mental capacity to accept it is growing stronger.

(So ​​Orange is his cat, no wonder he suddenly contacted me.)

Kaori, with a calm expression, realized that the Uchiha clan leader had no intention of making a move. Being a member of the Uchiha clan herself, she had no intention of calling for help. She blinked her blood-red eyes and spoke in a clear and melodious voice.

"I am simply following my father's arrangement to marry the young lord of the Uchiha clan, that is, Lord Wu'an."

Uchiha Rinchi narrowed his eyes, and the air in the room instantly became heavy. As if sensing that Minamoto Kaori was not feeling well, Uchiha Rinchi withdrew his outward aura.

She also discovered something else—that Tachibana was Uchiha Takeoshi's ninja cat, which meant that Uchiha Takeoshi most likely, no, absolutely knew about this.

What was Uchiha Takeo's attitude?

To accept gladly, or to refuse outright?

With his mind in turmoil, Uchiha Rinpoche glanced at the frail Minamoto Kaori, who couldn't even withstand his aura, and a strange emotion began to grow within him.

On one hand, there is the long-standing education that the name is supreme, and on the other hand, there is the noble princess that he could kill at will in reality, along with the envy that arises in his heart.

With Kaori Minamoto's status and beauty, almost no one could refuse her marriage proposal.

It is highly likely that the young master of Wu'an, whom she has feelings for, will marry Minamoto Kaori.

Three emotions intertwined within her, and Uchiha Rinpoche couldn't help but slowly walk forward, gazing at the petite girl who was a head shorter than her, her black eyes like deep pools of water.

"Princess Kaori, I will be waiting for you in the Uchiha clan."

Having understood what was going on, Kaori Minamoto returned the gaze with a calm expression and smiled sweetly, like a hundred flowers in full bloom.

"Your Excellency, I look forward to meeting you in the Uchiha clan."

(End of this chapter)