Yoichi knew both of them, but one of them wasn't supposed to be here.
Uchiha Yoichi formed a Sealing with one hand and quickly used a Perception Ninjutsu. In the next moment, he sensed four ninjas lurking around, surveilling the red-haired girl.
Thus, Uchiha Yoichi approached her, intending to have her leave the Uchiha Clan Land.
In front of a Uchiha Clan Member's house, Uzumaki Kushina and Uchiha Mikota had just come out, and Kushina couldn't help but ask, "Mikota, everything seemed normal earlier, but this amusement park is too far-fetched. Is the Uchiha Race really planning to build it?"
"I'm not sure; this is not something I can decide..."
Uchiha Mikota smiled gently and said, "I'm just collecting some information. The decision is made by someone else."
"Probably Uchiha Yoichi; I didn't expect he's even younger than me and can make such big decisions. It's amazing~"
Kushina felt a surge of jealousy; compared to Yoichi, she couldn't even decide where to go. Previously restricted to a small area, she could now move freely in the village, thanks to her hard training.
"Hey? Mikota, isn't that Uchiha Yoichi?"
Kushina suddenly noticed the young man approaching and elbowed Mikota beside her; although they had just met, one had a cheerful personality while the other was gentle, making them compatible conversational partners.
Mikota had felt a lot of pressure from her husband in the morning, but after chatting with Kushina for a while, her mood improved significantly.
Upon hearing Kushina's words, Uchiha Mikota tilted her head to look in the direction Kushina indicated and found it was indeed Uchiha Yoichi.
The two women stopped and waited for him to come over.
When Yoichi arrived, before the two women could speak, Uchiha Yoichi took the initiative to ask, "Uzumaki Kushina, why did you come to our Clan Land?"
"I came to find Minami and to thank you... What's wrong? Am I not allowed?"
Kushina sensed Yoichi's tone was somewhat off, making her respond awkwardly and stand like a child awaiting scolding.
"It's indeed not suitable. Let me escort you out of here first."
Uchiha Yoichi glanced at what was in her hand, knowing it was something Uchiha Mikota was working on, and handed it over to Mikota.
"Madam Mikota, wait here for me a moment. After I see Kushina off, I'll talk to you about today's matters."
Then, Uchiha Yoichi intended to escort Kushina out of the Uchiha Clan Land, as she wanted to go to her house seeking Minami. Otherwise, there would be eight Anbu following and watching.
Seeing Uchiha Yoichi's serious demeanor, Kushina followed along, albeit with some grievances.
Originally, Kushina just wanted to chat with her clan member Minami, encountering a busy Mikota on the way, hitting it off and helping her briefly. She planned to thank Yoichi after finding Minami because Kushina heard that the method to control the Tailed Beast Power was acquired by him from the Hidden Cloud Village.
It was due to this method that Kushina could expand her activity range, so she wanted to express her gratitude today; she even brought some treats, the biscuits she bake herself.
Kushina sullenly reflected on the situation, realizing nothing she did seemed remarkably offensive. Why was Uchiha Yoichi so eager to send her away? Even refusing her right to stay with Mikota?
After escorting her to the edge of the Clan Land, Uchiha Yoichi finally spoke, "Minami has gone to the front lines with the Medical team and probably won't be back for a while. No need to thank me; it was just part of an assignment."
"...I don't understand. Why am I being treated this way? Did I do something wrong?"
Kushina initially intended to leave, but her dissatisfaction prompted a confrontation, fearing it would haunt her thoughts if unresolved.
"You didn't do anything wrong, but I find it troublesome. I understand it's not your fault...but I don't want many people surveilling around my house. You understand, right?"
Uchiha Yoichi explained, glancing around at different directions.
Uzumaki Kushina understood immediately that Yoichi referred to the Anbu monitoring her.
Considering this, she felt her resentment dissolve; indeed, it wasn't the other's fault, as no one liked being watched—something she despised herself, especially if she went to his house with Anbu trailing along.
"...I'm sorry, I didn't consider that."
"It's understandable. If you want to find Minami, go to Konoha Hospital, where she usually resides, but you'll need to wait for her return."
After Uchiha Yoichi finished, he prepared to leave, but Kushina suddenly called out, "Wait, wait a second."
Seeing Yoichi turn back, Kushina pulled out a box from her backpack, offering it forward, "I didn't know Minami was at the front lines. This time, I also wanted to thank you, not realizing my presence was problematic. Here is a token of thanks.... Please accept it."
"There's really no need...."
"Please accept it!"
Kushina stubbornly repeated, prepared to shove the box into Uchiha Yoichi's hands in frustration, "Consider it compensation for the trouble I've caused you, when Minami.... Yikes~"
While presenting the box, Kushina accidentally touched Yoichi's hand, and suddenly she felt waves of electric current coursing through her body.
Kushina felt slightly breathless.
'Don't randomly touch others' bodies....'
Yoichi internally clicked his tongue, and then four Anbu quickly appeared beside Kushina, two checking her situation, and the other two standing by her front, seemingly ready to confront Uchiha Yoichi.
The two Anbu quickly finished assessing Kushina's situation, finding the Seal intact; her face was flushed, her body slightly trembling, likely not under an Illusion Technique as her Chakra seemed stable.
"Uzumaki Kushina, what's wrong?"
"I... I don't know, I seem, seem to be okay!"
After calming down for a moment, Kushina responded with a hint of embarrassment; although she hadn't experienced such matters before, having secretly peeked at Jiraiya's book given to Minato, she soon deduced the cause.
Surely it was Uchiha Yoichi's doing.
"No issue? Yet we must report this to Lord Hokage."
The Anbu said, observing her seal intact, no sign of Chakra under Illusion Technique; it seemed as if her body suddenly experienced difficulties, "Let's get checked at the hospital."
"No, there's no need for a hospital visit, I'm fine! Just suddenly...stomach pain, but it has improved now."
Kushina became anxious at the mention of the hospital; if it was disclosed that her body's sudden sensation was understood, she'd be mortified.
Another two Anbu spoke to Uchiha Yoichi, "Uchiha Yoichi, come with us; we need you to explain today's incident to Lord Hokage."
"Go with you?"
Hearing their commanding tone, Uchiha Yoichi sneered and said, "What are you? Are you even worthy of taking me anywhere?"
"Uchiha Yoichi, we are Anbu directly under Hokage...."
"Annoy me again, and you might as well prepare to crawl out of here like dogs."
Uchiha Yoichi's remark was sharp; his pupils had turned blood-red with three Tamoe spinning slowly, making the two Anbu immediately feel the pressure, turning their faces aside.
Konoha Lightning Fang, known for carving out his reputation within a year, completing numerous difficult tasks.
Facing such a formidable individual, the Anbu felt immense pressure.
"Uchiha Yoichi, we will report today's situation to Lord Hokage."
The two Anbu dared not forcibly take Yoichi away, resorting to veiled threats while escorting Kushina away.
Meanwhile, Uchiha Yoichi showed no interest even in hearing the Anbu's "harsh words," turning straight away and leaving.