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"Using standard ninjutsu to deal with that type of shinobi... yeah, it's still a bit much."
Uchiha Ying hadn't expected to force Mei Terumi to retreat like that either.
When he'd first arrived on the water, he was planning to test out the Great Shark Bullet Technique against Mei's Lava Release—but the moment the area cleared up, he saw her almost indecent state of dress.
"Well, I guess it's for the best. Even though it's just Sakura beside me, it's better not to reveal my full strength."
Rasengan and Water Dragon Bullet were still explainable. But this technique, one unique to Kisame... not so much.
Though his strength was no longer weak, Uchiha Ying wasn't like Obito—who relied solely on Kamui and still charged at the Hokage like some hot-headed fool.
Until he held absolute power, development came first.
It was just a pity that he hadn't been able to obtain any shinobi fragments from Mei Terumi.
"I originally wanted to test if new 'female NPCs' appear in the dream realm only when I collect fragments…"
Returning to Sakura's side, Uchiha Ying mumbled internally, still half-lost in thought.
Hmm? Sakura?
A sudden thought made his eyes light up as he looked toward the pink-haired girl in front of him.
"W-What is it?"
Do I have something on my face?
Sakura, still worried about Kakashi and the others in the woods, was just about to ask Ying what the deal was with that mysterious female ninja—only to find him staring intensely at her face.
"That woman earlier seemed to leave something on your back. Turn around—I'll get it off."
"Oh… okay."
Sakura didn't think twice. She turned around obediently.
*Whack.*
The next second, she felt a heavy blow from behind. Her vision spun—and she collapsed unconscious into the grass.
"Sorry. I'll make it up to you later."
The one who ambushed the defenseless Sakura was, of course, Uchiha Ying.
And smoothly, he obtained her shinobi fragment.
——
"Mmgh…"
Sakura only woke up the next morning.
"Was… yesterday a dream?"
No. No, it wasn't!
She pushed open the door—and saw the mess outside: corroded ground, ruined vegetation.
Clearly, they *had* been attacked by two Mist-nin yesterday. And one of them, a female shinobi, had fought with her and Uchiha Ying.
And after that…
All she remembered was Ying telling her to turn around—then everything went dark.
Wait… where's Sasuke?
Are Kakashi and the others back?
Thinking of this, Sakura rushed into the living room.
Thank goodness—they were all there!
"Sa—"
Just as she saw Sasuke safe and sound, eating breakfast with the others, her heart settled.
But just as she was about to greet him, her voice trailed off when she saw the *other* Uchiha boy seated nearby.
"Ying…"
Why did I dream of *him* last night?
And in that dream, I was a nurse… and taller too, and even my chest had developed. Maybe even pushing a B cup if I squeezed. Not like now—where even an A is hard.
That was the only comforting part.
But then there was that… "doctor and patient" game with dream-Ying…
Ugh, she couldn't even say it out loud.
Still, dream-Ying didn't make a move—but why did he say, "Small is cute too"?
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So annoying… It was *that kind* of dream, and I didn't even enjoy it properly…
No, no! Why would I have that kind of dream!?
Ying's the one Ino likes, not me…!
Suddenly feeling guilty, Sakura glanced at Sasuke, who was busy fighting Naruto over food.
Tch. Sasuke always looks at Naruto more than he looks at me…
That guilt inside her quickly turned into quiet resentment.
"You did well last night. Thanks to you, we managed to drive off that female ninja unharmed."
Afraid she might ask about being knocked out, Ying quickly handed her a bowl of porridge—and shifted the topic.
"N-No, it was all thanks to your jutsu…"
So gentle… Ying-kun.
No wonder Ino's so into him.
Sakura smiled softly as she accepted the breakfast he handed her—occasionally sneaking glances at the boy sitting beside her.
Then, almost without thinking, her gaze drifted down into his collar.
I wonder if his heartbeat in real life sounds like it did in the dream…
The girl's face turned red as she recalled the image of him lying shirtless on the hospital bed, letting her touch him.
No, no, no! I'm not some pervert like Ino!
I *absolutely* won't have that kind of dream again!
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Konohagakure.
Hokage's Office.
"You actually brought back Zabuza Momochi's corpse?"
Watching the returning Team 7—along with Uchiha Ying, Yugao, and two Mist-nin corpses pulled from a scroll—Hiruzen Sarutobi looked visibly pleased.
He hadn't expected them to complete the mission even after it was suspended.
Looks like Itachi can be assigned elsewhere now…
Originally, Hiruzen intended to have the injured Kakashi return, then send Itachi to investigate Mist.
"You've made great contributions again. The village will always remember your achievements."
Intel, cash, and two Mist swords? All at once?
Whether peace or war, Konoha now had the initiative in dealing with Kirigakure.
A smile crept onto the old Hokage's lips.
This kid, Uchiha Ying, really is a lucky charm.
But…
Remembering Itachi's suspicions, Hiruzen remained cautious.
"Ying, stay behind for a moment."
After some pleasantries, he dismissed the others and kept Ying alone.
"What is it, Hokage-sama?"
Ying wasn't surprised in the slightest.
"Given your exceptional performance, I'm ending your probation. You're now a full-fledged Anbu member."
No interrogation—Hiruzen began with praise, even offering a promotion.
"Not just that. I'm assigning you as squad captain."
"Squad captain? Me?"
Ying put on an expression of pleasant shock.
"But I'm only a genin…"
"No matter. Itachi was your age when he became an Anbu squad leader."
And there it was—Hiruzen subtly steered the conversation toward Itachi.
"Itachi Uchiha? That traitor?!"
Ying played his part, gritting his teeth.
"You've fought him, right?"
"Yes, but he got away."
"He's very powerful."
"Tch. He might be strong, but I'll kill him next time!"
"Calm yourself. He possesses the Mangekyō Sharingan. Standard genjutsu or ninjutsu won't work."
"Is it really that amazing? But I…"
"What's wrong?"
"It's weird—his Sharingan didn't seem to affect me."
"Really? Tell me what happened in detail…"
Hiruzen coaxed him carefully, and Ying played along.
He told the entire fight, leaving out only his Byakugan and phasing ability.
"I see. Very unusual…"
So obedient, just like Iruka said.
Hiruzen was pleased—Ying's story matched Itachi's report almost exactly.
"Still, the Uchiha are mysterious. Perhaps you have some immunity to Mangekyō genjutsu."
Now fully convinced, Hiruzen believed Ying had some special trait.
But Kurenai… she hid the truth?
Does she think I, the Hokage, would harm a child of the Uchiha?
Not every Uchiha genius is dead—Itachi is still… well, alive.
"Really? I'm a genius…?"
So that's his misunderstanding?
Perfect. Less explaining for me.
Ying felt relieved.
"This is just my theory. One last thing—who taught you Rasengan? That's an A-rank jutsu."
Though mostly convinced, Hiruzen had one final question.
"I found it in the clan archive. Took me ages to teach myself."
Ying had 'created' Rasengan himself shortly after being born.
Back then, Minato didn't even exist yet.
So it was totally plausible that the Uchiha clan had archived it.
"So the Uchiha copied it and made a scroll… makes sense."
Hiruzen didn't suspect a thing.
"Come in."
Now free of doubts, Hiruzen clapped—and two masked Anbu entered.
"Itachi, Sai—this boy is your new squad leader. Get acquainted."
Ying looked up at the two—and his face instantly turned colorful.
Oh great… Sai was expected. Danzo inserting people is no surprise.
But this 'Itachi' guy?
Even masked and bandaged, his chakra was instantly recognizable with the Byakugan.
Bro, seriously? Itachi Uchiha just waltzed back into the village—as an Anbu?
Shocked, Ying glanced at Hiruzen again.
Is this an infiltration… or did he get permission?
"What's wrong, Captain?"
Sai also studied him—Danzo had many tasks for him, including watching this boy.
"Nothing. I look forward to working with you both."
Ying smiled at Sai, playing dumb.
Whatever. If trouble comes, I'll handle it.
And it's better when enemies are in the light.
I'll figure out what Itachi's after soon enough.
"Itachi's face was burned, and he's introverted. A nod from him means acceptance. Get along."
Hiruzen's words were for both—reminding Itachi not to target the kid.
"Yes!"
Burned face, huh? Silent?
Looks like Hiruzen really *did* let Itachi back in—probably thanks to that "Future Notebook" I gave him.
Is this to deal with Orochimaru?
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——
"Hey! Sensei's talking to you—why are you zoning out?"
Yūhi Kurenai smiled as she ruffled Ying's hair, with Hinata and Shino beside her.
"Sensei? Hinata? Why are you guys…"
After meeting those two monsters in Anbu, Ying was rattled.
But seeing his team here waiting for him calmed him down.
Konoha really is a place to love and hate.
Dodging Kurenai's hand, Ying smiled naturally at Hinata and Shino.
"Oi, stop ignoring me!"
Shino was sure Ying left him out *on purpose*.
"Of course we're here to celebrate. What else?"
Kurenai, denied her head-pat, reached for his handsome face instead.
Letting you tongue me in dreams every night… I'm *definitely* gonna pinch you.
"Sensei said we'd go eat grilled meat…"
Hinata blushed at seeing Ying again.
Though she could fantasize every night about him putting her in lewd poses, real-life Ying made her feel safe.
"Grilled meat, huh? Sounds great."
Ying glanced at Hinata's chest.
It had grown again in just a few days.
"By the way… you didn't tell anyone about that incident, right?"
Even though he trusted her, he still wanted to tease the ever-blushing girl.
Could her Byakugan… actually see my silhouette through the wall?
Is she *really* peeping on me all the time?
"O-Of course not! I'd never tell anyone about what happened with you!"
Hinata remembered the fight against Itachi—only she had noticed Ying's body phasing away.
"Don't bully Hinata!"
Seeing him
corner Hinata, Kurenai grabbed Ying by the collar.
She was happy for these two—but also, for some reason… kinda annoyed today.
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"Finally… the dungeon's finished updating?"
That night.
As soon as Ying entered the dream realm, he saw the dungeon interface was active again.
[Enter Instance?]
"I wonder what kind of place it'll be this time…"
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