Chapter 435: The Uchiha Clan's Plot? Anako's Bold Declaration!
It was half a month later when Fujiwara Tetsuya and Uchiha Mikoto returned from Tani Hidden Village and arrived in Konoha.
At least, on the surface, everything was calm.
Whether it was the Village's higher-ups, ordinary Villagers, or Ninja squads on missions, everyone was in a relatively peaceful state.
"Big Brother Tetsuya, where did you and Sister Mikoto go to play?"
"During the time you and Sister Mikoto were away, Sister Ryoui came several times, constantly asking if you had returned!"
As soon as he stepped into the clan compound, Fujiwara Tetsuya was surrounded by a group of brats.
Listening to Fujiwara Aiko and the others' reminders, Fujiwara Tetsuya's face fell... his mind raced, thinking about how to compensate Torune Ryoui.
"Alright, I understand..."
"Aiko, how have your recent missions been? Have you encountered any powerful enemies?"
At Fujiwara Tetsuya's inquiry, Fujiwara Aiko and the others quickly pulled Fujiwara Tetsuya towards the house, excitedly recounting what they had seen and heard during their recent missions.
..."They have returned, that brat... is now back in the clan compound as well."
"Mikoto, as well as Kai, Gen... and those brats close to Mikoto, I have already sent people to monitor them in secret."
"Should we make our move?"
At Nanga Shrine, more than ten figures shrouded in the night whispered in the silent darkness... Perhaps, Uchiha Kai and Uchiha Gen never dreamed that the radical faction of the Uchiha Clan, for the sake of that utterly unreliable next generation, after a long period of silence, finally intended to make their move.
"We definitely have to make our move."
"Now that that brat is growing older, once he comes of age and actively brings up the matter of marrying Mikoto, by then... the attitude of the higher-ups and the attitudes of the various Shinobi Clans will put us in an extremely passive situation."
"However, I still have some concerns. Can the people you found really defeat that brat?"
Although things had reached a critical juncture, at this moment, some high-ranking members of the radical faction... still harbored doubts about the terrifying combat power Fujiwara Tetsuya had displayed.
"You don't need to worry too much about these matters. Those people are just the first wave."
"Even if they can't defeat that brat, sixteen Elite Jonin and two Quasi-Kage are enough to deplete that brat's Chakra and stamina."
"At that time, Elder Ketsuto and I will personally lead the clan's elites to act..."
"No matter how strong that brat is, he will have no room for resistance..."
Amidst a flurry of whispered words, an elder suddenly stood up, and the terrifying aura that erupted instantly stabilized everyone's minds.
"Elder Kita and Elder Ketsuto are moving together?"
"If that's the case, then blocking... and even killing that brat is not impossible."
"Moda, how are things on Kazuha's side?"
"As a crucial part of luring that brat out of the Village, there must be no mistakes."
"Don't worry, Great Elder, I have already controlled Kazuha with a secret technique. Even if she has also awakened her Three Tomoe, it's not something she can break free from with her own strength overnight... there will be no problems."
"That's good then~"
"Since that's the case, everything will proceed according to the prior arrangements..."
"Moda, Izuyama, you two cooperate with Fugaku to take down Mikoto in the shortest possible time and proceed with the wedding as quickly as possible."
"At that time, the Clan Head will call Gen and Kai over in advance, watch them, and not let them ruin things."
"Yashiro, Waku, you two take the members of the Security Force and keep a close eye on every move in the Village tomorrow. If the matter is exposed and attracts Anbu personnel, I need you to contain Anbu as much as possible... to buy us time."
Under the arrangements of Great Elder Uchiha Kita, Second Elder Uchiha Izuyama, Third Elder Uchiha Ketsuto, Sixth Elder Uchiha Moda, and others departed one after another... The once bustling Nanga Shrine returned to silence... "Ryoui~"
Medical Division Administrative Building.
Fujiwara Tetsuya, holding a bouquet of flowers, looked at Torune Ryoui, who was engrossed in her work, a slight curve on his lips... he called out softly.
"Hmm~?"
"Tetsuya-kun... you're back?"
All the dissatisfaction in her heart vanished without a trace the moment she saw the bouquet in Fujiwara Tetsuya's arms.
Although Fujiwara Tetsuya had known Torune Ryoui and Uchiha Mikoto for quite some time, the sense of ritual they shared was completely negligible.
"Yes! I'm back. I shouldn't be going out again for a while~"
"This bouquet is for you. I specially selected it from the Yamanaka Clan's flower shop."
"Wow~ Look, I was right. The flowers in Lord Tetsuya's hand are indeed for the Vice-Chief~"
"Lady Ryoui~ she is truly so happy!"
"If, if Lord Tetsuya could treat me the same way he treats Lady Ryoui, I feel like I would be content for my entire life..."
The moment Torune Ryoui took the bouquet, before she could say anything.
The door, which Fujiwara Tetsuya had casually left ajar, was pushed open with a bang by a group of Medical Division Ninja.
Immediately after, a series of infatuated voices echoed repeatedly within the slightly cramped space.
"You guys? Don't you have work to do?"
"Or is it that the work the Chief assigned you recently is too light? Do I need to request the Chief to increase your workload saturation?"
Looking at the more than ten figures gathered at the doorway, the blush that had just appeared on Torune Ryoui's cheeks instantly vanished without a trace, and even her voice became a bit colder.
These guys? Don't they know when not to watch a spectacle?
Tetsuya-kun was rarely so thoughtful~
"No, Vice-Chief~"
"Lady Ryoui, we were wrong~ We'll leave now and won't disturb your time alone with Lord Tetsuya."
"Lord Tetsuya, my name is Yanaiko~ I'm sixteen years old, the same age as Lord Tetsuya."
"If you ever need anything, you can come to me anytime. I don't mind being your secret lover~ Any position is fine."
"Damn it~ Yanaiko, how could you say what was on your mind? Do you not want to work in the Medical Division anymore..."
"Vice-Chief, we will discipline her properly..."
"Bang~"
With a loud bang, the group of Medical Division Ninja dragged the girl named Yanaiko away, disappearing without a trace.
Only Fujiwara Tetsuya, who had not yet recovered, and Torune Ryoui, whose eyes grew increasingly cold, remained.
"Cough~"
"Ryoui, are all the girls in your Medical Division so open-minded?"
Although a secret lover sounded very exciting, Fujiwara Tetsuya felt... that to live longer, it was better for him to be faithful and honest.
"What? Tetsuya-kun is interested in Yanaiko?"
"How could that be? A junior like that, with no chest and no charm... how could I possibly be interested~"
"Cough, by the way, Ryoui, do you have time today?"
"If possible, I'd like to have a wonderful date with you, hmm~ an all-day kind!"