svetikya Chapter 39 [Binding?]
Chapter 39 [Binding?]
When Uchiha Mikoto saw who it was, she looked somewhat surprised.
"Why are you here?"
"Isn't today the clan meeting?"
The man smiled and said, "The clan meeting is over."
"Just happened to come and see you all. How are you? Aren't the little ones quite outstanding?"
Mikoto Uchiha nodded: "Mm."
"They all have good talent; with proper training, they can all become capable ninjas."
Upon hearing this, the man showed a hint of surprise, then looked at Shenyue Xingyun and the other two, who also looked at him.
Uchiha Fugaku.
The current head of the Uchiha clan, a major clan in Konoha... or rather, a major clan in the ninja world.
He must possess at least three tomoe, making him a powerful individual with the Mangekyou Sharingan. Aside from Hiruzen Sarutobi, who gave a speech on the Will of Fire at the start of the school year, this person was undoubtedly the strongest he had ever met in person.
At this moment, the powerful figure's gaze was quite kind, and finally landed on Sarutobi Asuma.
"Asuma, right?"
I've heard about you before.
"They say the Sarutobi family has produced an exceptionally talented young man. Not bad at all. For Mikoto to rate him highly, it seems the rumors are true."
Sarutobi Asuma unconsciously straightened his back, a smug smile on his face.
The pressure that Shingetsu Seiun vaguely felt in front of Uchiha Fugaku was completely imperceptible to him.
As the son of the Sarutobi clan and the current Third Hokage, he felt completely at ease even when facing the head of the Uchiha clan.
A powerful clan?
What kind of big family?
It's just outsiders spreading rumors.
The clan's strongest members were merely elite Jonin, while the old man he looked down upon was an undisputed Kage-level powerhouse and the undisputed strongest Hokage of all time!
Therefore, he assumed that the person opposite him was just a kind, ordinary middle-aged man whose house was a bit bigger.
He greeted him with a smile, "Chief Fugaku."
You flatter me.
"Besides, Ms. Misaka went easy on me just now. If she had been serious, I would have been lying on the ground by now."
"Hahaha..." Fugaku Uchiha seemed amused by the boy's humility and said with a smile, "There's no need to belittle yourself."
"Work hard, and I believe that you will surpass Mikoto and become an even stronger Jonin sooner or later."
Sarutobi Asuma nodded seriously: "Yes, I will try my best."
Shenyue Xingyun, who was standing to the side, felt quite embarrassed.
One can boast so readily, and the other actually believes it.
What does it mean to say, "If I were serious, I would have been lying on the ground long ago"? If Uchiha Mikoto were serious, you, Sarutobi Asuma, wouldn't even have a chance to stand in front of her.
He could tell that Fugaku Uchiha had come all this way specifically to see Asuma Sarutobi, and his purpose was self-evident.
He could only try to look away to avoid feeling too awkward.
After praising Sarutobi Asuma a few more times, Fugaku Uchiha's gaze fell on Kurenai Yuhi.
"Red, how's it going?"
"Are you settling in well with your practice here?"
Kurenai Yuhi replied obediently, "It's a habit. Mikoto-sensei is very kind to us."
"That's good." Fugaku Uchiha encouraged him, "Keep up the good work."
"Your father always boasted to his colleagues about his high level of illusion magic."
"Hong, you should cultivate diligently and strive to surpass your father as soon as possible, so that he can stop showing off in front of me."
Kurenai smiled shyly, feeling that the Uchiha clan leader in front of her had become much more approachable.
Fugaku Uchiha's gaze finally settled on Shingetsu Seiun.
The latter sensed the gaze, turned around, and met the other person's eyes.
Shingetsu Seiun's gaze didn't waver as he looked at Uchiha Fugaku's convincing fake smile, wondering what else the other party could say.
Come on.
Come on~
Praise me!
As the head of a clan, one cannot show favoritism to one another, can one?
While he waited, Fugaku Uchiha hesitated for a moment, looking at Shingetsu Seiun with some surprise, before slowly speaking.
"The Divine Moon Nebula? Young man...you're really handsome!"
Shingetsu Nebula: ...That's it?
"Do your best. The future of Konoha depends on you."
Shenyue Xingyun only gave an awkward yet polite smile.
You give me the runaround, and I'll give you the runaround.
Suddenly, his smile froze.
Another panel notification popped up in front of me.
【Ding! 】
[Found a character you can bind to: Uchiha Mikoto (a tragic woman who died at the hands of her eldest son; change her tragic fate).]
【Bind on?】
"Alright, there's nothing much here, you can go back to your work." While Shingetsu Seiun was 'at a loss,' Uchiha Mikoto spoke impatiently from the side, "I still have to lead them in their training."
Fugaku Uchiha quickly replied, "Yes, yes, yes."
"You can continue, I won't disturb you any longer."
Just as she reached the door, she seemed to suddenly remember something, turned around and said, "Oh right, since this is your first time here, don't rush to leave at noon."
"I've had lunch prepared; let's have lunch together at noon."
After Fugaku Uchiha left, Asuma Sarutobi and Kurenai Yuhi said, "Clan Chief Fugaku is quite different from what we've heard. He's a really nice guy."
Yuhi Hong nodded.
Next, Mikoto Uchiha began to answer everyone's questions.
Let's start with Sarutobi Asuma again.
While answering questions, Shenyue Xingyun stepped aside. Looking at the prompts on the panel, her thoughts were in turmoil.
[Found a character you can bind to: Uchiha Mikoto (a tragic woman who died at the hands of her eldest son; change her tragic fate).]
【Bind on?】
To bind or not to bind?
If it's bound, will the system issue him/her a special task?
Is it a regular mission like Might Guy's, or something like Rin Nohara's...?
"system."
Could you give me a hint?
no respond.
He thought for a moment and then changed his questioning approach.
"System, if a character is bound to a character and a task is not completed, will there be any penalties or other consequences?"
This time, the system finally responded to him.
[No penalty or other consequences will be imposed if the task assigned by the bound character is not completed.]
Shenyue Xingyun breathed a sigh of relief.
If there's no impact, then the situation is much better.
His current characters include Rin Nohara, Might Guy, and Kurenai Yuhi.
The time limit for all three characters' missions is not short. If a new character is added to the team, the speed at which he becomes stronger will also increase.
He thought to himself, "System, bind."
[Binding successful!]
Shenyue Xingyun slightly widened her eyes.
Will the system issue some kind of task?
Is it about saving the other from certain death, or preventing the night of annihilation?
Or perhaps, the way he guided the way the Uchiha Itachi went astray?
It would be even better if it were a simple, routine task like studying hard and making progress every day.
Under his anxious yet expectant gaze, the information on the panel changed. When he saw the refreshed information, Shenyue Xingyun's expression froze.
[Bound to: Uchiha Mikoto (Instance - Uchiha Fugaku)]
[Current Mission: Teacher-Student Relationship (Your team leader, a Jonin, has been feeling down lately. As a Genin in the team, please give him a one-hour fingertip massage to relieve his stress.)]
[Task Time Limit: Seven Days]
[Mission Reward (Choose one): Childcare Guide Lv2, Ninja Tool Throwing Lv2, Great Fireball 10x Special Skill Boost Card.]
Shenyue Xingyun: "…………"