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System mission issued: Due to the extreme danger of the Second Great Ninja War, join the Sannin's team.
Reward: 5,000 points.
At the same time, Uzumaki Mito gave Tsunade a look, signaling her to speak quickly.
Under her grandmother's gaze, Tsunade set down her chopsticks and suddenly said,
"Uchiha Shin-kun, I have a request to ask of you. I hope you can agree."
She looked at Uchiha Shin with a serious and earnest expression.
Hearing this, Uchiha Shin turned toward her, also placing down his chopsticks and sitting upright.
"Please give your instructions, Lady Tsunade. If it is within my ability, I will not refuse."
His gaze was solemn as he met her eyes.
Hearing his words and seeing his firm attitude, Tsunade couldn't help but feel relieved.
She softened her tone.
"The Hokage has assigned me, Jiraiya, and Orochimaru to each lead one thousand ninja to the Land of Rain as the vanguard."
"We are allowed to select one trusted subordinate from the village, so…"
Uchiha Shin's eyes lit up. He immediately stood.
"If you require it, I, Uchiha Shin, am willing to go through fire and water for Lady Tsunade, without hesitation!"
Tsunade was stunned.
Although his current strength wasn't high, his words…
They sounded incredibly resolute.
"To go through fire and water, without hesitation"—what kind of determination was that?
Even Uzumaki Mito, sitting nearby, narrowed her eyes slightly upon hearing this.
A trusted subordinate… not a bad beginning.
A smile appeared on Tsunade's lips.
"Then for this mission, please take care of me, Uchiha Shin-kun."
"Yes! Lady Tsunade."
Uchiha Shin was overjoyed.
Truly—after searching everywhere in vain, it had come effortlessly.
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System detected that the host has completed the mission.
Reward: 5,000 points.
Current balance: 6,550 points.
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Congratulations, host, for achieving: Minor Accomplishment (Accumulated 5,000 points).
Reward: B-rank Ninjutsu—Magnet Release: All-Seeing Eye
(Reference: the technique used by Gaara to cheat during the Chunin Exams.)
Uchiha Shin's expression brightened.
With this detection-type ability, he would be able to avoid many risks.
He glanced at Uzumaki Mito, who was calmly eating beside him.
Suddenly, he thought of something—but hesitated.
Right… how should he warn Lady Mito about the Uzumaki clan?
Seeing his expression, Mito frowned slightly, then relaxed.
"Tsunade, you've almost finished eating, right?"
"How about this—you go report to the Hokage first. I'll send this little one to meet up with you afterward."
Tsunade paused, then quickly understood.
Her grandmother had something to ask Uchiha Shin and wanted her out of the way.
She glanced at Uchiha Shin, then nodded and left.
"Alright, Grandma. I'll go first."
She finished the last bite of her meal, placed the bowl down gently, and left briskly.
Once her granddaughter was gone, Uzumaki Mito took Uchiha Shin's hand and smiled kindly.
"Come, little Uchiha Shin. Let's talk inside."
Uchiha Shin nodded.
He knew that Grandma Mito had already noticed he had something to say.
Once inside, Mito cast a barrier-type ninjutsu, sealing off the space.
At this moment, only the two of them could hear the conversation.
"Go ahead, little Uchiha Shin. What is it you want to tell me?"
She sat down slowly and personally brewed a pot of tea.
Uchiha Shin no longer hesitated.
If he didn't speak now, he would regret it for the rest of his life.
Mito sensed the change in his emotions and frowned slightly.
Then he spoke.
"Grandma… I would like to ask—what is the combat strength of the Uzumaki clan?"
He looked directly into her eyes, his expression serious.
Mito was taken aback, then shook her head.
"Our clan specializes in sealing techniques and medical ninjutsu. We are a peace-loving clan."
"With just that, we are more than capable of self-preservation."
She didn't understand why he was asking this.
But seeing how serious he was, she answered truthfully.
"Grandma—no, Lady Mito… I want to ask—if someone were to take advantage of the war and launch an attack on the Land of Whirlpool…"
"While Konoha is engaged in battle in the Land of Rain—would Konoha send reinforcements?"
The moment he finished speaking—
A terrifying force surged toward him.
Adamantine Sealing Chains!
Uzumaki Mito's Adamantine Sealing Chains instantly bound him.
Her eyes turned cold.
"Little Uchiha Shin… who told you to say such things?"
Several thick chains wrapped tightly around his body, leaving only his mouth free.
Inside Mito, the Nine-Tails trembled.
Damn… I thought four chains were already terrifying. This kid actually angered that old woman…
Mito spoke again, her tone icy.
"The Uzumaki clan of the Land of Whirlpool has always been peaceful. We have never invaded any nation."
"Why would anyone attack us? What benefit would there be?"
She was truly furious.
As the former princess of the Land of Whirlpool, Uchiha Shin's words had touched her reverse scale.
Moreover, she believed that attacking the Land of Whirlpool would bring no benefit.
After all—they were allies of Konoha!
"Please calm down, Lady Mito—listen to me!"
"The Uzumaki clan excels in sealing techniques, correct?"
"Back when Lord Hashirama distributed the Tailed Beasts, the sealing techniques of other nations were crude compared to yours."
"They frequently lose control."
"Do you think they would be satisfied with that?"
Uchiha Shin spoke quickly.
A flicker appeared in Mito's eyes.
She had only been momentarily angered—not foolish.
Hearing his reasoning, her heart stirred.
She felt he was about to say something shocking.
And she sensed no malice from him.
Thus, she withdrew the Adamantine Sealing Chains.
Looking at him, she said calmly,
"Go on, little Uchiha Shin. Say everything you want to say."
She had regained her composure.
After all, his words did make sense.
"The Uzumaki clan and Konoha are allies. With you here, Konoha doesn't have to worry about Tailed Beast containment failures."
"But the Uzumaki clan would never help the other four nations."
"So if they take advantage of Konoha being at war in the Land of Rain…"
"And send forces to attack the Land of Whirlpool to seize sealing techniques…"
"Will the Land of Whirlpool be able to withstand it?"
Uchiha Shin's gaze was as sharp as a hawk.