Naruto: Saving the Uchiha-Chapter 446.Uchiha Shisui and Uchiha Itachi

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"Me?"

The smile on Itachi’s face widened. "I’m happy for Shisui."

"Shisui-senpai?"

Is there some good news? Something that makes Onii-chan smile like this?

Sasuke was a bit puzzled.

"How does it feel after graduating? Are you getting along well with your teammates?"

"....."

’Brother, are you sure you’re not asking a pointless question?’

Sasuke couldn’t help but roll his eyes. Usually, one brother liked to play it cool, the other preferred to remain calm. Only when they were together would they show normal emotions.

Me, getting along with my teammates... not well enough?

Karin? A reliable, almost flawless assistant-type companion. At least Sasuke didn’t mind her.

As for whether Karin liked him or not, Sasuke didn’t care at all.

For him, things like that would only slow down his drawing of the sword.

As for Hinata... Dare I not get along with her well?

He practically treated her like an ancestor!

The Elder’s fiancée! The Hokage’s Advisor soon-to-be wife! The partner of Konoha’s strongest ninja!

With all those titles weighing down, it was enough to suffocate him.

Fortunately, Hinata wasn’t the type to make unreasonable demands. She didn’t ask for special treatment because of her unique status, treating herself completely as a normal team member without any ulterior motives.

Kazuki also wouldn’t put pressure on Sasuke or cause trouble over minor issues.

Setting aside status, having Hinata on the team was quite satisfactory for Sasuke.

After all, the Hyūga clan’s reconnaissance abilities were recognized throughout the shinobi world.

As for whether Hinata’s strength was a bit lacking, Sasuke didn’t mind much.

As long as Hinata did her job well, didn’t hold the team back in combat, and could provide support and protect Karin, that was enough.

The rest, he, Uchiha Sasuke, could handle.

Knowing his brother’s strong, proud personality, Itachi patted his shoulder, speaking earnestly.

"Keep at it. For now, your tasks are about growth, about adapting to the shinobi world. After a certain point, once you participate in the Chūnin Exams, things will ease up."

"Brother means..."

Sasuke wasn’t stupid; he just often didn’t like to think things through. With Itachi’s hint, Sasuke quickly understood.

The Chūnin Exams?

Perhaps the Chūnin Exams would be the turning point for him.

"Given Lady Hinata’s status, after the Chūnin Exams, she will inevitably leave the team. At that time, many teams will be reorganized. Because from then on, the teams you’re in will start undertaking various difficult missions, even traveling all over the shinobi world."

Hinata’s status was too sensitive. In the early stages, it was fine. But after the Chūnin Exams, neither the Uchiha nor the Hyūga would let her continue running around the world, facing dangerous missions.

It was inevitable she’d be kept in the village, even Kazuki is discourage for going outside too often. It’s just that he ignored all of them and went anyway.

At that time, Sasuke’s team would be reorganized.

The Chūnin Exams?

Sasuke couldn’t help but feel a bit of anticipation.

He had no particular issues with Hinata; his main concern was her getting hurt or facing disadvantages.

Even if Hinata could see herself as an ordinary ninja, her status inherently meant Sasuke and Karin couldn’t treat her as a normal teammate.

Once people have reservations, they become distracted in battle, which could lead to injury or even death.

Letting Hinata join a normal ninja team was also to ensure she didn’t have regrets.

Persisting until the Chūnin Exams ended was already sufficient.

There was no need to continue further.

This was Kazuki’s personal view, and it aligned with the stance of both the Uchiha and Hyūga clans.

Therefore, Itachi proactively mentioned it to Sasuke, advising him to restrain himself.

"Uchiha Itachi"

A low shout came. Sasuke was momentarily stunned. By the time he turned his head, his brother was already gone.

Meanwhile, a dark figure gave chase. Soon, a battle erupted outside the camp, with quite noticeable combat fluctuations.

It attracted many onlookers.

"Aren’t those Uchiha Shisui and Uchiha Itachi?"

"I think so. But why are they fighting? They really are geniuses of the Uchiha. So strong!"

"It feels like they’re on a completely different level from us."

In the pitch-black night, two shadowy figures continuously clashed. The most eye-catching were the two pairs of three-tomoe Sharingan glowing with a crimson light in the darkness.

If not for the Sharingan’s vivid glow in the night, many people’s eyes wouldn’t be able to keep up with Shisui and Itachi’s speed.

This was the first time Shisui had angrily called out Itachi’s full name, showing just how upset he was.

Since it had been a long time since they’d sparred, they might as well have a good fight to stretch their limbs.

"So strong!!"

The rowdy kids, drawn by the commotion outside, also ran out and joined the spectator crowd.

"So fast! Can’t keep up at all; can barely see them."

"Idiot, look at their eyes! They’ve activated their Sharingan. The Sharingan is red."

"Oh, oh."

Since they couldn’t see the figures in the dark, they’d just watch the eyes. As for whether they’d be caught in genjutsu, that depended on Shisui and Itachi’s actions.

The two seemed to be fighting in earnest. Their swords were chipped in several places, and numerous kunai and shuriken were scattered about.

Genjutsu clashes were also continuous—one breaking the other’s genjutsu, then immediately trying to control the other with genjutsu, only for the opponent to break it and attempt control in return.

The two genjutsu masters went back and forth, creating a lively spectacle.

Looks like Shisui was really angered.

Recalling Shisui’s frustration in the command headquarters, Kazuki felt like laughing.

He certainly knows how to seize an opportunity. But it’s good to let the camp people see what’s possible. It’ll stop some from thinking they’re not much worse than the Uchiha.

Kazuki also joined the crowd watching the show.

"Lord Advisor, why aren’t they moving?"

Kazuki felt a little figure squeeze up beside him. Looking down, it was Ino.

He instinctively raised a hand to shield her slightly, preventing her from being jostled by the crowd.

What Kazuki didn’t expect was that his casual action made Ino blush instantly.

"???"

Why is this girl blushing? Is it from the cold in this freezing weather?

"Lord Advisor."

Seeing Kazuki had also come to watch, the others quickly made some space.

Kazuki smiled and nodded to everyone, withdrawing his hand from shielding Ino. He answered her question.

"Both Shisui and Itachi are ninja skilled in genjutsu. When they stand still like that, it means they’re engaged in a genjutsu battle. Although the pause is brief, for those using genjutsu on the battlefield, it might feel like they’ve been fighting for a long time."

"Genjutsu?"

Although ninja are broadly categorized into three types—taijutsu, ninjutsu, and genjutsu—within the entire shinobi world, ninja skilled in genjutsu are a tiny minority, pitifully few.

Konoha is relatively better off, as there are some clans with genjutsu heritage. Even if these clans have declined, there are still a few members left.

Plus, there’s the Uchiha.