Chapter 85 Plan (New book, please collect and recommend~)
Uchiha启 was truly surprised; he never expected that his Jonin Instructor, with whom he had almost no contact, would actually know Uchiha Yu.
This made Uchiha启 quickly ponder: if they were considered teammates, then would Captain Fukyu know some information about Uchiha Yu?
Thinking of this, Uchiha启 had an idea. He stopped in his tracks and deliberately looked at Fukyu Kohei with a puzzled expression.
"Since you know him, why didn't you just say his name?" Uchiha启 asked with 'curiosity'. "That guy I injured just now has a pretty good relationship with Uchiha Yu. Moreover, Uchiha Yu has a lot of say within the Clan, especially in the Konoha Military Police Force."
"If it were useful, I would have gone already," Fukyu Kohei said with a wry smile, looking a bit helpless.
Uchiha启 nodded inwardly, confirming his thoughts. It seemed their relationship as teammates was indeed very ordinary.
It was possible that their so-called 'teammates' only meant charging at the Cloud Ninja together on the front lines. Of course, it was also possible they truly formed a team, but no matter which it was, their relationship was definitely not good.
A guy like Uchiha Yu, with his volatile temper, also possessed a very strong 'Uchiha sense of honor.' He hardly looked down on his own clansmen, let alone outsiders.
"Is that so?" Uchiha启 nodded. "Uchiha Yu is indeed an unlikable fellow, even within the Clan."
"It seems you don't like him either?" Fukyu Kohei rubbed his head helplessly. "But he's very powerful, truly powerful. If it weren't for him, I probably wouldn't have had the chance to be your Jonin Instructor."
He's here!
Uchiha启 chuckled inwardly. He was waiting for Fukyu Kohei to recount their past.
He deliberately expressed some of his thoughts to resonate with Fukyu Kohei, but Uchiha Yu's strength was definitely not simple. He probably completed many missions with Fukyu Kohei, right?
Then Fukyu Kohei likely had a deep impression of this guy. Since that was the case, Uchiha启 would stir Fukyu Kohei's memories and let him reveal some 'interesting' things himself.
"Oh?" Uchiha启 stroked his chin. "Could you tell me about him? I'm curious why he holds such a high position in the Clan. It's said his power is truly terrifying."
"Indeed, it's terrifying." Fukyu Kohei didn't think much of it. He sighed and began to recount his memories: "Uchiha Yu had an older brother named Uchiha Shu. Both of them were Ninja who displayed extraordinary strength on the Land of Hot Springs battlefield. I was assigned to the same squad as Uchiha Yu at the time."
He didn't know if it was a unique habit of this world, but these Ninja always liked to tell everything when recalling an event.
Uchiha启 had no choice but to listen patiently.
Fortunately, Fukyu Kohei's narration was indeed exceptionally detailed, even including some combat specifics, though expressed from his own perspective.
Uchiha启 listened very carefully. By the time they reached the entrance of the Uchiha Compound, Fukyu Kohei had finished what he wanted to say.
"That's roughly my story." Fukyu Kohei smiled at Uchiha启. "It's ridiculous. At that time, I was completely unable to resist any of it. Although Uchiha Yu looked down on me, I truly have to thank him for saving my life."
"No, everyone is like that on the battlefield." Uchiha启 shook his head. "Captain Fukyu, I've arrived home. Thank you for escorting me back. I'll take my leave now."
"You're welcome, Ke." Fukyu Kohei rubbed his head. "By the way, my younger brother..."
"Don't worry, Captain Fukyu." Uchiha启 smiled. "I'll think of a way. At least I won't let him suffer."
"Thank you, Ke. I hope next time I can hear your story about this mission."
"I will."
Watching Fukyu Kohei's retreating figure, the smile on Uchiha启's face quickly faded. Stroking his chin, Uchiha启 began to summarize and analyze the information he had obtained from Fukyu Kohei.
Fukyu Kohei's memories of Uchiha Yu were mainly focused on the few times they cooperated on the battlefield.
For example, the most dangerous occasion he mentioned was when they encountered a Storm Release user.
That guy was physically strong, skilled in Taijutsu, and his Storm Release was impeccable. That time, Fukyu Kohei almost died in battle.
But that time, Uchiha Yu stepped forward. He faced the Cloud Ninja alone and unleashed incredible power.
Combining the insight of his Sharingan, his Genjutsu, and his exquisite Fire Release Ninjutsu, Uchiha Yu ultimately killed that terrifying Cloud Ninja!
Through Fukyu Kohei's description, Uchiha启 could basically confirm that this guy's skill level was truly very strong. Judging by his past novel-reading standards, he was at least an Elite Jonin or something similar.
Excellent in Genjutsu, formidable in Taijutsu, and even more exquisite in Ninjutsu—it could be said that this guy was good at everything.
Especially Fire Release; according to Fukyu Kohei's description, his Fire Release was powerful and had a wide range, with a single Fire Release almost capable of covering a small portion of a forest!
Besides that, he also possessed the terrifying bloodline of the Sharingan. He had the Sharingan very early on and used it with great proficiency, so it's easy to imagine how terrifying and troublesome this guy was.
However, Uchiha启 was not without confidence. He knew that unless one aspect of his power completely suppressed Uchiha Yu, it would be very difficult to win a one-on-one fight.
It should be known that Uchiha Itachi's extermination of the entire Clan, besides the assistance of Konoha and Obito's secret machinations, was largely due to the Uchiha Clan not being on guard against him. Moreover, Uchiha Itachi possessed the Mangekyo Sharingan.
This was also a form of absolute power suppression. Only the Sharingan could counter the Sharingan; this was no joke.
Uchiha Itachi's Sharingan suppressed others, which is why he could easily deal with other Uchiha elites even after a successful sneak attack.
Uchiha启's current age, like Uchiha Itachi, was around thirteen or fourteen, and both possessed the Mangekyo.
Without necessary conditions, Uchiha Yu probably wouldn't be on guard against Uchiha启.
Even if Uchiha启 wouldn't be as careless with his eyes as Uchiha Itachi, with the absolute suppression of his eyes, Uchiha启's chances of winning were very high!
"Of course, I also need to be cautious." Uchiha启 suddenly stopped when he was almost home. "If I really encounter trouble, then I will directly use my Dojutsu. I must not hesitate on this point!"
Although his eyes provided absolute suppression, Uchiha启 clearly knew he was at a disadvantage in other aspects.
Moreover, Uchiha启 was truly unwilling to casually use his Dojutsu and deplete his currently non-renewable eye power, unless he was truly in a desperate situation with no other choice.
Thanks to Liu Yingshui and tai12a for the tips, thank you, thank you~!
PS: Caution is not cowardice; it's carefully considering gains and losses before acting. If there's sufficient reward but also danger (and one's situation isn't precarious), one might not consider doing it.
However, if it threatens one's life and doing it brings huge rewards, one might consider taking the risk. Hmm, that's my personal understanding. The current protagonist isn't optimistic about the future, but he has some plans, which is why he tries to please both sides as much as possible and takes risks.
Finally, the plot can't always be tense; it needs some relief. Besides, free chapters aren't 'filler,' right?
Okay, I'll speed up getting the test subject sorted out as quickly as possible.