Naruto: The Beautiful Uchiha is Actually Me?

Chapter 156 Who says black hair can't like white and black hair?

Ban stared at the report with a gloomy expression, his brows furrowed deeply.

"Damn it, I never thought the Shimura clan would do something like this! Have they really gone this far with no moral compass?"

Ban muttered to himself, his eyes practically spitting fire. The work since the village was established had been exhausting and busy, giving him bags under his eyes.

Now, we've seen intelligence gathered by the village ninjas, revealing that the Shimura clan has colluded with ninja clans outside the Land of Fire to jointly attack Konoha...

They're really capable of doing it!?

Madara was furious. Although he was confident that the Uchiha clan was not afraid of any challenge, and now so many clans were joining forces to build a village... didn't this mean that war was about to begin again?

The situation has only been stable for less than half a year, and it's already going to be drawn back into conflict so quickly?

Moreover, Konoha Village has only been established for such a short time, how could they know so much and react so quickly?

Even without careful consideration, it's clear that the Shimura clan actively sought out these "helpers." However, they are unaware that these so-called helpers are all ruthless and heartless individuals.

According to that intelligence, among those Madara could name were the Tsukiyo clan from the Land of Lightning and the Hozuki clan from the Land of Water...

"Hashirama... I'm afraid we can no longer continue to live such a peaceful and carefree life." Madara braced his hands on the table, his eyes filled with worry and anger.

Hashirama has already led a team to investigate, reinforce the village's walls, and even organized people to begin evacuating the last of the villagers from the old clan's territory.

In this way, preparations for a full-scale war can be made.

Ban never considered any peace talks, after all, those people were invaders! They weren't the original inhabitants of this forest.

......

A notice was issued in the center of the village, stating that everyone must be extremely vigilant and cautious when going out on missions in order to prepare for the impending danger.

Moreover, this time it is no longer a conflict between clans. After all, Konoha Village is no longer a ninja clan in the traditional sense, but an official military institution that has signed a cooperation agreement with the Daimyo's Mansion in the Land of Fire.

Now that foreign enemies are invading and ninjas from other countries are invading, they naturally have an obligation to eliminate the enemy.

The entire Hidden Leaf Village has entered a state of combat readiness.

Although this was the first time the village had faced such a threat since its founding, the various clans didn't seem too nervous. After all, they lived in an era of war and strife, and peace had only recently been restored. The ninjas of the various clans hadn't let their guard down yet, so they weren't afraid of this battle at all.

Yan Yi was accompanying Itama during his rehabilitation training. Itama still had many bandages wrapped around his body, but he was already able to move and run.

"Banban, don't push yourself too hard if it hurts!" Yan Yi reached out and supported Banjian, who had just run two laps, and said worriedly.

Itama was covered in sweat; his injuries were indeed very painful, and it seemed that he had just been bleeding a little... but he couldn't stop here; he had to endure it.

He was aware of the village's announcement, and with danger looming again, he felt powerless to protect Yan Yi...

"I'm not tired, I can run a few more laps..." Itama said defiantly.

Yan Yi felt sorry for him, but there was nothing she could say. She could only try to let Itama rest more before continuing training.

The little boy with black and white hair in front of her was the person she liked the most, so Yan Yi knew him very well. Even though he was usually very obedient to her and would agree to whatever she said, he would become very stubborn when it came to her safety.

"Board..."

Itama looked up, smiled, wiped the sweat from his brow, and said, "Don't worry! I can handle it!"

After saying that, he started running laps for the second time. Seeing this, Yan Yi had no choice but to follow him to prevent him from falling to the ground later.

Itama felt something was off... the flow of chakra within him wasn't very smooth, yet it was as if it were just his imagination. He felt a mysterious force invading his body, but when he tried to sense it carefully, he couldn't feel it at all...

However, this is not a bad thing. Itama was somewhat surprised that his stamina, physical strength, and chakra levels had all improved compared to before.

Although he didn't know where this improvement came from, he knew that as long as he could become stronger, he could protect Yan Yi!

Yan Yi was also pondering... He didn't know what level his strength had reached. Although his eyes had turned into three tomoe, he wasn't very happy.

Because he rarely uses his Sharingan and doesn't engage in much combat, he simply doesn't know how to use his three tomoe!

"If only Brother Heyan could wake up..." Thinking of this, Yan Yi couldn't help but worry again.

After all, Brother Yan has been in a coma for a long time and has been staying at the old clan's territory, and now his situation is very dangerous...

After running several laps, Itama gradually felt his vision blurring and realized he had reached his physical limit. He slowly stopped, his legs feeling weak...

"Panpan?"

Once Yan came to her senses, she quickly helped Banjian up and let him lean against her.

Although Itama was extremely tired and his whole body ached, he felt so comfortable and safe when Yan held him.

"Hehe, Yan Yi..." Ban Jian chuckled foolishly, leaning against Yan Yi, his entire weight resting on Yan Yi's slightly thin shoulders.

Yan blushed instantly when she saw his expression.

"Hey, Banban, don't push yourself. I'll take you to get your dressing changed!"

He wasn't in the mood for joking with Banban right now. Yan Yi noticed that the bandage on Banban's waist and abdomen was wet, soaked with sweat and tinged with red... so the wound must be bleeding a little again.

Yan Yi practically carried Itama back to the infirmary, then took out the medicine he had prepared beforehand, helped Itama unbutton his shirt, and removed his bandages...

"Tell me if it hurts..." Yan Yi frowned, her voice slightly moist.

These wounds weren't deep, but there were many cuts. These were all injuries he sustained while protecting himself...

it hurts...

With tears in her eyes and her teeth clenched, Itama endured the stinging pain all over her body and didn't utter a single groan.

Although Yan Yi's actions were very gentle, the moment the disinfectant and medicine came into contact with the wound, it still made him break out in a cold sweat from the pain.

"Whoo~"

After all the medicine was applied, Yan Yi and Ban Jian both let out a deep breath.

Itama was grateful for Yan Yi's care... Even though he was injured while protecting Yan Yi, this kind of care was still quite troublesome.

Yan Yi never looked down on him; during his bedridden period, she took care of him by bringing him tea and water and showing him concern...

"Yan Yi..."

"Ok?"

"I...I like you so much."

"ah...?"

Yan Yi was stunned, then blushed instantly.

Why is Banban suddenly bringing this up now...? The atmosphere didn't seem like anything special...

When Yan Yi looked up and met Ban Jian's gaze, she was surprised to find that her Ban Jian's expression was less shy and more sincere.

More importantly, his eyes are now full of seriousness.

"Banban...you..."

"Yan Yi, even if I die, I will protect you!"

"Don't say things like that." Yan Yi lowered her head, feeling uneasy.

He was happy that Itama had told him he "liked" her, because he felt the same way and really liked Itama. But he also understood that their current skills weren't exactly formidable.

With conflict on the verge of erupting again, will they truly be able to protect each other in the future?

"Don't worry, Banban, I won't die! And I will absolutely not let you die!" Yan Yi's expression was more serious than ever before.

His gaze was fixed intently on Itama, as if trying to memorize everything about him. His eyebrows, his mouth, his big eyes... his upturned nose.

And then there's its most distinctive feature: its strange yet adorable black and white hair.

Yes, who says black-haired people can't like people with mixed hair and skin? Who says Uchiha boys can't like Senju brats...?

Feeling a little uncomfortable under Yan Yi's gaze, Banjian's ears turned red again.

I just blurted out my true feelings without even realizing it... How embarrassing... I was applying medicine, how did it suddenly turn into this...?

Yan Yi pursed her lips, then suddenly moved closer to the wooden doorman's cheek, her breath brushing against his ear...

"Banban, I'll make up for what I owed you before... No matter how many times, I'll always promise you."

"Yan Yi? Hmm...!!"

In the warm exchange, Itama could taste a hint of sweetness in Yan Yi's mouth... It was a taste that seemed to be left by the Uchiha's innate love of sweets, and it was also the taste of Yan Yi's favorite grape-flavored candy.

Neither of them knew that Yan Yi's memories of Itama and his feelings for him would one day become the key to changing his fate...