Chapter 62: Fighting with the Air
Walking out of Konoha Hospital, Uchiha启's mood was excellent, especially when he recalled Hyuga Aya's pale and unsightly face, which made him feel incredibly refreshed.
That woman was truly a gambler and truly cunning; in such extreme circumstances, she managed to come up with such a method, escaping both the battlefield and the mission.
The most crucial part was that Uchiha启 himself helped her achieve her goal, which made Uchiha启 extremely depressed after he realized it. How could he not feel incredibly refreshed after directly exposing her intentions today?
However, Uchiha启 also knew that even if he exposed her, it would be useless. Was he going to report this woman?
First, Uchiha启 had no concrete evidence. As long as the woman insisted Uchiha启 was slandering her, she wouldn't necessarily be in trouble.
And once this woman went crazy and decided to go for a one-for-one exchange, voluntarily offering to let Yamanaka Clan Ninja examine her brain, then Uchiha启 would be the one to suffer the most.
What their squad said and did could be considered a complete violation of battlefield rules, even trampling them underfoot. As the captain, Uchiha启 would undoubtedly be the first to face the consequences.
Don't look at the great Achievements Uchiha启 achieved; in the eyes of Konoha's higher-ups, these things were not worth mentioning.
Look at Konoha White Fang, who has now completely turned into withered bones. What right does Uchiha启, a newly promoted Jonin, have to contend with Konoha?
And don't forget Uchiha启's surname. This destined that once he had any problems, the Clan might not protect him for honor, and Konoha would not let him go. Therefore, Uchiha启 could not withstand Hyuga Aya's self-destruction.
Just having Hyuga Aya's weakness made Uchiha启 feel very comfortable. With this incident, Hyuga Aya would surely rein herself in a lot, and this matter also served as a reminder to Uchiha启.
The battle at Kannabi Bridge made Uchiha启 realize Imai Kenta's level. With that person as a precedent, Uchiha启 dared not underestimate the woman Hyuga Aya even more.
Facts also proved that Hyuga Aya was a crazy and cunning woman, indeed not someone one could let their guard down around.
"If I had easily trusted her this time, I'm afraid I would be secretly killed by her if I encountered something dangerous in the future, wouldn't I?" Uchiha启 thought to himself as he walked. "Fortunately, I found out early. It seems I need to find an opportunity to deal with this woman in the future."
Thinking of this, a dangerous glint flashed in Uchiha启's eyes. This woman knew too many things she shouldn't, although Uchiha启 also had something on her.
However, Hyuga Aya's status as a branch family member would likely lead to her being under the Control of the main family at a critical moment. The Hyuga Clan is a smart Clan; they are not like the insane Uchiha Clan who can't see the situation clearly.
They have probably already sided with the Third Hokage. Once the Third Hokage shows even a hint of an idea, they would probably hand Hyuga Aya over without hesitation, wouldn't they?
Although Uchiha启 did not wish for things to reach that point, for his own safety, Uchiha启 had to consider other things.
Indeed, environment is one of the most fundamental factors that drive a person mad. If it were peacetime, everyone would yearn for light, and Uchiha启 would not have become like this.
Having experienced the pain of war and knowing the future trajectory of his Clan, Uchiha启 had no choice but to grit his teeth and walk down the path he least wanted to face.
However, Uchiha启 still held a certain amount of hope in his heart. Now, he would take one step at a time. If his plan succeeded, he would have more choices in the future.
But this also required time and Uchiha启's own planning. Uchiha启 just needed to do his part well.
Of course, Uchiha启 also made the worst-case scenario plans. If his plan failed, then Uchiha启 would also have to prepare to leave Konoha.
Uchiha启 was not like Uchiha Itachi. Although his heart was dark enough, he couldn't bring himself to kill the people who taught and raised him.
Without the pressure of the Mangekyo, Uchiha启 didn't completely change as a person, but his inner self and rationality were gradually leaning towards a single individual.
He looked up at the sky; the sun was bright, indicating it would be a good day. Uchiha启 felt it would be better for him to go and cultivate.
Now, Uchiha启 had transformed and was no longer the 'poor boy' he once was. With so many resources available, if Uchiha启 didn't improve himself, then he would truly have a problem with his brain.
Moreover, Uchiha启 also planned to carefully record the changes in his Mangekyo, as well as some other conjectures, and review future changes.
Thinking of this, Uchiha启 simply turned and walked towards the forest where he usually trained, but he maintained sufficient caution, constantly observing everything around him.
And the route Uchiha启 chose became increasingly flat. Only by staying away from the dense forest could he confirm whether someone was following him.
However, as Uchiha启 walked, he found himself getting closer to a cliff, and in this place, Uchiha启 also activated his Sharingan to observe. But after watching for a long time, Uchiha启 frustratingly realized something.
That was, he had been completely mistaken for an entire month after returning to Konoha, and all this time he had been fighting against thin air!
"It seems that even with these eyes, in the eyes of Konoha's higher-ups, I am just a mere small fry."
Uchiha启 rubbed his chin, a bit depressed. "The war has just ended, the Third Hokage wouldn't do such a foolish thing, and because the war ended, the Third Hokage's attention is probably still on negotiations with Iwa Ninja, and... Orochimaru's matters."
Uchiha启 sighed. He felt that his preconceived notions were quite serious, but Uchiha启 thought about it and decided that doing so was not a big deal.
No matter how careful and cautious one was, in this era, it was never an exaggeration. Besides, this could be considered preparing himself in advance, even if it seemed a bit embarrassing now.
After understanding these things, Uchiha启 breathed a sigh of relief, but he still maintained the necessary vigilance. Being careful always prevents problems, even if it makes one look like a fool.
Uchiha启, still cautious, took a detour and finally, after making a Shadow Clone, ran all the way to his hidden underground base.
Uchiha启 wouldn't dare to do so many elaborate things in his room, especially since Uchiha启 often had missions and even went to the battlefield. Even if it was sealed, the possibility of it being found was not zero.
To be safe, Uchiha启 would absolutely not do such things in his home.
Entering the dark room, Uchiha启 didn't turn on the lights. His crimson Sharingan allowed him to see everything.
Although the environment here was harsh, Uchiha启 felt it was very suitable for his current self.