After a moment of stunned silence, Uchiha Fugaku regained his composure, his usually stern face a mask of annoyance. He gestured to the side and coldly said, "Within half an hour, I want to know everything about that brat. I want to know how many times a day he goes to the restroom, understand?"
The Uchiha Jonin hiding in the shadows, tasked with protecting the clan head's son, was also taken aback. Why did they need to know when someone went to the restroom? Did the young clan head have such a peculiar hobby?
No! As a devoted fan of the clan head, I, Uchiha Taiichi, must not let the young clan head go astray. I must correct him!
However, the young clan head's orders still needed to be followed. After acknowledging the command and relaying it, Uchiha Taiichi retreated back into the shadows. Watching the young clan head chase after someone, he muttered, "I remember I have a distant cousin who really likes the young clan head. My cousin is quiet, not a picky eater, and you can tell at a glance she's good at bearing children. I must find an opportunity to matchmake them..."
So fat they can barely walk, of course she's quiet and good at bearing children!
...
On the streets of Konoha.
"Lin Yu, where are we going?" Mikoto asked, a little out of breath.
The two of them had run all the way from the Uchiha compound to the commercial district. Even Mikoto, now a Genin, was breaking into a sweat. Her rosy lips exhaled fragrant air, and her cheeks were flushed.
Of course, she wouldn't admit that she was sweating because Lin Yu was holding her hand as they walked through the streets, feeling a little shy and nervous. She was a dignified and gentle girl!
Lin Yu, on the other hand, was not even breathing heavily, as if it wasn't even a warm-up.
Seeing Mikoto panting slightly, he realized he might have been too eager, rushing to test the exploit in the D-rank mission without considering that Mikoto was a girl. He quickly apologized, "I'm sorry, Mikoto, I was so focused on shaking off that uncle that I forgot..."
"Puchi!"
Mikoto's previously soft, fair cheeks, now flushed with a rosy hue, bloomed into a smile, mesmerizing Lin Yu. She covered her mouth and chuckled, "What uncle? Fugaku is only 18, he just looks a little older than his age."
Lin Yu felt a little embarrassed. So even beautiful girls could be sarcastic. He felt the soft hand in his and tightened his grip slightly. "I've arranged to meet with Senior Might Dai at the Hokage Building. We're heading there now. Uncle Dai is also one of our teammates."
"Senior Might Dai? I've heard of him, he's a very experienced Elite Genin!" Mikoto said in surprise, not expecting Might Dai to be Lin Yu's teammate.
Elite Genin...
Lin Yu felt a little speechless. That was surely Mikoto's beautified description. What others said was undoubtedly "eternal Genin," but he couldn't deny that Might Dai had a lot of experience, even if it was mostly in how to make mistakes... He couldn't compare to another "eternal Genin," Maruboshi Kosuke, but in terms of raw combat power, Might Dai undoubtedly crushed Kosuke.
Lin Yu scratched his head helplessly and smiled, "Uncle Dai is indeed very experienced."
Mikoto's lips curved into a slight smile. She could hear the awkwardness in Lin Yu's tone. She loved seeing Lin Yu look helpless. Feeling the warmth enveloping her hand, the shyness on her face flashed away, and her steps became even lighter.
The Hokage Building was located in the center of Konoha, so it wouldn't take long to get there from any direction.
When Lin Yu pulled Mikoto to the Hokage Building, Might Dai was already chatting with the Chunin at the mission reception desk, looking quite familiar with the place.
"Jiden, I didn't expect you to be from the Gekko clan. You're quite the hidden talent." Might Dai's bushy mouth was wide open in surprise as he looked at Gekko Jiden, not expecting a friend he had only recently met to also be from a clan.
Gekko Jiden gave a wry smile. "Dai, our Gekko clan is just a small clan. Counting the newborns, there are only a dozen or so people. We can't compare to the Yamanaka or Akimichi clans, let alone the Hyuga or Uchiha."
"Alas, that's not entirely true. Large clans have their troubles, and small clans have their advantages. Peasants like me can only burn our youth and generate electricity on our own! So Jiden, do you want to burn your youth with me?" Might Dai's large eyes under his thick eyebrows blazed with fire, carrying a hint of temptation.
Are you sure it's about burning youth? Not about generating love?
Lin Yu had just arrived and heard Might Dai trying to persuade someone to burn their youth with him. However, his method wasn't quite right, and Might Dai looked like a disheveled old man. Who would agree?
If a beautiful girl like Mikoto invited him to generate love, Lin Yu wouldn't hesitate to agree!
Under Mikoto's curious gaze, Lin Yu released her hand and walked forward. "Uncle Dai, we're here. Don't scare people."
Might Dai turned his head when he heard the voice. Seeing that it was Lin Yu, his straight mustache instantly turned into an inverted V-shape. He exclaimed excitedly, "Look, this is one of the representatives of my Youth faction, Uzumaki Lin Yu! His understanding of youth is no less than mine. Aren't you joining us?"
Lin Yu's face turned a little dark. This was another stain on his reputation. He said helplessly, "Uncle Dai, everyone's understanding of youth is different. We can't force others to burn their youth with us and strive for it. That would be a blasphemy against youth."
Might Dai listened and looked enlightened, as if he had a moment of "Master, I understand." Tears streamed down his face. "Lin Yu, listening to your words is like listening to your words! Why should I force others to understand my youth? I am willing to be as I was from the beginning!"
After speaking, Might Dai looked regretfully at Gekko Jiden, as if saying: You're out of luck, kid, you can't grasp the true meaning of youth!
Gekko Jiden, on the other hand, gave Lin Yu a grateful look. He couldn't stand Might Dai's fiery gaze anymore. It was better before when he could silence Might Dai with missions. But now, they didn't lack missions anymore; they could take any they wanted. He couldn't do anything about Might Dai. It was all Lin Yu's fault.
Thinking of this, Gekko Jiden cast another resentful look at Lin Yu, leaving Lin Yu utterly confused: What do you mean? One moment you're grateful, the next you're blaming me. Be careful, I'll introduce you to Might Dai!
Gekko Jiden, perhaps he's Gekko Hayate's father, isn't he?
Lin Yu vaguely remembered that Gekko Hayate didn't have much of a role in the story. He seemed to be short-lived and consumptive. At this thought, he looked at Gekko Jiden with some pity. Maybe he should really introduce him to Might Dai?
This way, Gekko Hayate wouldn't be born, wouldn't be killed by the nameless warrior Maki in one second, and wouldn't disappoint his beautiful girlfriend.
Gekko Jiden felt a chill under Lin Yu's gaze. Does this kid have some kind of intention towards me? Why! Damn heavens, why did you give me such handsome features that everyone, young and old, is captivated by me? It's such a hassle!
Mikoto stepped forward and tugged at Lin Yu's sleeve. She didn't understand the exchange of glances between these three, a young man and two middle-aged men. She was very innocent!
Lin Yu snapped back to reality, took Mikoto's small hand, and said to Gekko Jiden, "Senior, we're here to pick up a mission. Please bring out all the D-rank missions."