Naruto: The Beautiful Uchiha is Actually Me?

Chapter 76: Is Yan 1 back?

Tajima's gaze was like the blazing sun, burning Yan Yi's heart and making him extremely anxious.

Is Father going to make a move against Itama?

Thinking of this possibility, Yan Yi became a little scared. She thought she could still stall until she found an opportunity to rescue him, but now it seems... there's no time left.

Madara and Izuna were equally startled. Others might not understand their younger brother's thoughts, but the two older brothers understood them all too well.

How important must a friend be to Yan Yi to the point of sneaking out in the middle of the night to see him? If something were to happen to Itama, I wonder how heartbroken Yan Yi would be...

"Father, about that matter..."

Just as Madara was about to speak up in defense of his younger brother, Tajima interrupted him directly.

"This is none of your business! Madara, you just need to focus on your own things. Izuna, have you finished your training?"

Those two sentences immediately extinguished any thought of speaking up for Yan Yi. Izuna looked hesitant, ultimately choosing not to openly defy his father, fearing he might do more harm than good...

Yan Yi lowered his head, his mind racing. He was extremely anxious. What should he do if his father really insisted on killing Itama?

"Father, I..."

"You brought him back, and so much time has passed. I'm afraid that old bastard Senju Butsuma has already given up on this son. Now... what do you suggest we do?"

Tajima gave Yan Yi a deep look. His youngest son had also developed compassion for the enemy, even though that brat was only the same age as Yan Yi. But he was a member of the Senju clan... that fact could not be changed.

Yan Yi couldn't say it, but her father had probably already seen through her deliberate attempt to protect the partition.

Tajima didn't want to hurt his son, but they were the Uchiha, a ninja clan, and many decisions had to be made...

After a moment of silence, Tajima spoke again: "Since you can't make a decision, I'll give you two choices."

Upon hearing this, Yan Yi raised her head somewhat blankly, but fear was evident in her eyes...

"The first option is for you to make the decision and kill him yourself. I believe he can accept the fact that you killed him..." Tajima's voice was cold, making the surrounding temperature drop a few degrees.

Yan Yi's pupils contracted; this was the one thing she absolutely didn't want... Her eyes welled up with tears.

Killing Itama with his own hands... he really couldn't do it. He even felt that it was harder to do than suicide.

Tajima shook his head; he had already known that Yan Yi would react this way.

"Ugh..."

He sighed inwardly. He had originally wanted to kill the other party to save trouble, but seeing his son in this state, and knowing that he was his favorite and most beloved youngest son, Tajima had no choice but to back down.

"The second option... mark him, make him yours... In short, it's a cursed seal, once it's inscribed, it will stay with him for life... That way, he can never leave the Uchiha clan."

"Think about it yourself... I'll give you some time, and then you'll have to make a decision."

After Tajima finished speaking, he waved his hand, signaling his three sons to leave.

Yan Yi remained stunned for a long time. If Madara and Izuna hadn't been holding his hand, he probably wouldn't have even recognized the way...

"Yan Yi..."

Ban wanted to comfort him, so he reached out and gently stroked Yan Yi's nape and hair...

Izuna pondered for a moment, then said to Yan Yi, "Yan Yi... I know you won't kill him..."

He wanted to suggest considering the second option... but Izuna couldn't bring himself to say it, because he knew the second option was that being marked would mean...

It might be more painful for that boy than to be killed?

"I'm fine... I need to think about what to do..." Yan Yi forced a smile, not wanting her brothers to worry.

He understood that his brothers had little say in front of their father, and once the decision was made, it would be difficult to change.

He needs to find the loophole... he needs to find even the slightest opportunity here!

Tajima remained seated at his desk, his gaze fixed seriously on the doorway.

He should have let Yan Yi make a decision now, since they would soon be busy with the war, but he still gave Yan Yi a lot of time...

His expression remained ambiguous; he didn't know if his son could discern his true intentions...

After all, a mere Senju brat like him is utterly insignificant; whether he's killed or not is irrelevant. But he can't let Yan Yi be distracted and affected... and considering his son's feelings, Tajima really couldn't think of any other solution.

So there was a "third option" he didn't reveal... and couldn't reveal it. He could only let Yan Yi discover it for himself...

......

Now that things have come to this, Yan Yi is really getting anxious.

His father had given him an ultimatum; he had to make a decision. So what was there left to hide...? He had missed that boy for a long time, and Yan Yi also had a responsibility to tell him...

Upon returning home, Yan Yi didn't hesitate much. As usual, she changed into clean clothes and stuffed plenty of snacks into her pockets. After saying goodbye to her two older brothers, she headed straight for the clan's prison...

As always, Itama was squatting obediently and quietly in the corner. Although he looked a little pitiful and miserable, his eyes were bright, as if they were filled with expectation.

He silently counted in his heart; today was already the eighth day since he and Yan Yi had separated...

Yan Yi had said before that it shouldn't take more than a month, and now eight days have passed! Almost a third of the time has gone by! Just twenty-two more days... and Yan Yi will be able to come see me...

Thinking of this, a strange emotion flickered in Itama's eyes...

"Um... Yan Yi... I miss you."

Itama muttered to himself. Aside from sleeping, the thing he did most each day was mutter Yan Yi's name, think about Yan Yi's appearance, and even dream about the boy...

Just as itama was longing to see the person he wanted to see, a sudden noise came from the cell door...

Kaka-

"Ok?"

Banma was stunned. How did the cell door suddenly open? Was it Yan Yi who came back?

Yan Yi did not disappoint Ban Jian. In the boy's expectant gaze, the familiar figure peeked out.

"Did you miss me? I'm back in Itama, hehe...wasn't that fast!"

Yan Yi smiled at the boy, and in that instant, the light streaming in from outside the cell door illuminated Yan Yi's figure, leaving the boy somewhat stunned...

Seeing the direct and pure expectation shining in his eyes, Itama couldn't help but feel a lump in his throat...

"Waaah, Yan Yi, you're back! I missed you so much!"

That's it... the words Yan Yi most wanted to hear, the words she most longed to hear, were the words Itama said to her: "I miss you so much."

As soon as Yan entered the cell, he hugged him tightly, showing no disgust at his somewhat dirty body, and rested his head on his shoulder.

I miss you so much! Sorry to have kept you waiting~

Feeling that warmth, Yan Yi's initially terrible mood improved somewhat. Indeed... she absolutely couldn't let Itama die; he was her most important friend!