I developed the devil fruit seal in Naruto

Chapter 17 Crisis
Uchiha Kyon took on this mission not only because of the generous reward, but also because he wanted to take the opportunity to leave the village.

He was still a little worried about his sister, so he decided to go to the Water Kingdom to pick her up.

It just so happened that the destination of this trip, the Kingdom of Hot Springs, was separated from the Kingdom of Water by only an ocean.

After Uchiha Kyon left Konoha, he used his Sharingan to search behind him but found no follower.

It seems that his mission was indeed approved by the Konoha high-level officials. Of course, it is probably also related to the fact that the mission leader is the son of the Third Hokage.

On the way to the town.

Sarutobi Asuma hesitated for a long time, then stammered to Uchiha Kyon:

"Um, Qiong, if you are in danger, remember to hide behind me."

"?"

Uchiha Qiong had a black question mark on his face.

Asuma was surprised at how quickly Qiong's mind reacted and admitted, "That's right."

Xihihong shook her head helplessly and said helpfully:
"Asuma, as a senior, you are concerned about the safety of your companions, right?"

Hong couldn't bear it any longer and said, "Asuma, just say what you want to say. You weren't such a slow-moving person before."

Asuma realized that there was ambiguity in his words, and quickly waved his hands, his face flushed.
"I don't mean anything else. What I mean is... Kyon is the only Genin among us after all. As the captain, it is my responsibility to protect him."

Hokage's instructions?
Hong and Jing Tian looked at each other, both confused.

Asuma felt ashamed to be scolded by the woman he loved. He put out the cigarette in his mouth and confessed:

Only then did Jing Tian put away her vigilant eyes. She thought that the burly and bearded Mr. Asma had some strange hidden attributes.

"Well, to be honest, in addition to protecting my employer on this mission, the Hokage also told me to get along well with Kyon."

"Ah, that's not what I meant!"

The Hokage's son took the initiative to approach the Uchiha clan members to show goodwill, thus showing goodwill to the Uchiha.

If Jing Tian hadn't called on Qiong, Sarutobi Hiruzen would have assigned another Uchiha clan member.

Uchiha Qiong's eyes flashed: "It's for the Uchiha clan."

"Thank you for your care, Senior Asuma, but I am capable of protecting myself." Uchiha Qiong replied indifferently.

"Yes, yes, that's what I mean!" Asma nodded like a chick pecking at rice.

This tribe member does not have to be Qiong, anyone can be one.

Asuma became even more incoherent and sweat broke out.

Hong and Jing Tian are not stupid people. Considering Asuma's identity and the current tense relationship between the Uchiha clan and the village, the two women immediately understood the Sandaime's intention.

Jing Tian's eyes immediately showed a hint of strangeness and even hostility. She quickened her pace and moved closer to Uchiha Qiong.

Yuhi Kurenai, who was walking on the right, looked at Asuma in surprise.

Jing Tian's voice was uncomfortable: "Captain Asuma, are you saying that Qiong Jun is a burden?"

Asuma opened his mouth, looking as if he wanted to say something.

From this point of view alone, Sarutobi Hiruzen, the Hokage, did make some efforts to ease the relationship with the Uchiha clan.

It's a pity that the situation was irreversible after the Nine-Tailed Fox Rebellion, and it's too late to show goodwill now.

In Uchiha Qiong's opinion.

The many conspiracy theories attributed to Sarutobi Hiruzen, such as the disappearance of the Senju clan and the suicide of Hatake Sakumo, may be groundless, but as the Hokage with the longest reign, it is an indisputable fact that Konoha declined under his leadership.

His indecision, hesitation, and leniency on the outside but jealousy on the inside were all reasons that led to the extermination of the Uchiha clan.

If we were to compare Sarutobi Hiruzen to historical figures from previous lives, Uchiha Kyon would feel a bit like Yuan Shao, both of whom came from top families and had certain heroic qualities, but were ultimately incapable.

In short.

Although he did not hate the Sandaime as much as he did Danzo, he did not have much affection for him either.

Lack of leadership ability is the greatest sin in itself.

"I'm just a grassroots member of the security team and have no say in the affairs of the clan. I'm sorry, Senior Asuma." Uchiha Kyon responded indifferently.

Asuma was obviously disappointed, but he didn't say much. He just nodded and said:
"Let's go, it's important to carry out the mission."

The atmosphere on the journey afterwards was somewhat silent.

After all, even the most dull-witted ninja can sense that the current relationship between the Uchiha clan and the village's top leaders is not very good.

A white, tender and smooth little hand reached into Uchiha Qiong's palm.

Uchiha Qiong turned around, and what caught his eyes was a sweet and charming face.

Uchiha Qiong smiled slightly, scratched Jing Tian's straight nose, and clenched the soft little hand in his palm.

This scene happened to be seen by Yuhi Kurenai. Speaking of which, Yuhi Kurenai's father, Yuhi Shinku, also died in the Nine-Tails Rebellion.

She had heard rumors that the Nine-Tails could be controlled by the Uchiha Sharingan, and she had some strange feelings towards the Uchiha clan.

But she did not see the arrogance and conceit unique to the Uchiha, the most powerful family in Konoha, in Qiong.

On the contrary, Qiong was really gentle and caring towards Jing Tian, ​​to the point that she couldn't help but feel a little envious.

She glanced at Asma who was running in front. This guy had obviously been pursuing her, but he was still so careless and clumsy, not as considerate as other boyfriends.

After half an hour.

Successfully arrived at the town and picked up the noble named Nobunaga.

This nobleman looked very rich, with a fat head and big ears. He was holding two gorgeous geishas in his arms, and there were more than a dozen guards with swords standing around him.

"Lord Nobunaga, I am a ninja from the Hidden Leaf Village and I will be responsible for your protection." Asuma stepped forward and provided his identification.

The fat Nobunaga took it slowly and looked at it.

"Sarutobi Asuma, a jonin. Yamanaka Inome, a special jonin. Yuhi Kurenai, a chuunin. Uchiha Kyon, a genin."

"What? Why would a Genin be involved in such an important mission as protecting me?"

"I paid you Konoha six million ryo!"

Asuma replied calmly:
"Please rest assured, Lord Nobunaga. We will protect your safety at the cost of Konoha's reputation."

Nobunaga snorted in dissatisfaction: "You'd better keep your word, otherwise I will complain to the daimyo of the Land of Fire."

He stood up from the chair with difficulty, and two beautiful geishas hurriedly supported him and helped him into the sedan chair.

Four guards struggled to lift the heavy sedan chair.

"Let's go." Nobunaga ordered in the sedan chair.

The dozen or so guards who accompanied him gathered around the sedan chair, while Asma's team walked in front to explore the way.

"If we encounter an attack along the way, Jing Tian will be responsible for sensing the number and position of the enemy, I will be responsible for the main attack, Hong will be responsible for support, and Qiong will be responsible for..."

Asuma quickly drew up a battle plan, but paused when he came to the topic of Kyon.

Because he really didn't know Qiong very well.

Uchiha Qiong said: "I will act according to the situation."

Asuma said apologetically, "Don't mind what I just said, or my previous offense."

"Tsk, it's that lustful noble who can't even walk who has no vision!" Jing Tian said angrily. If she didn't have to abide by the rules of the ninja, she would have taught Nobunaga a lesson for daring to look down on Lord Kyon.

"You really protect Mr. Qiong." Xi Rihong said with a smile.

"You're making fun of me again, Miss Red!"

Uchiha Kyon didn't care.

What happened to Genin?
Don’t you know that the fights between the Konoha’s Jonin are just fancy moves, while the fights between the Genin are the real way to destroy the world?

The group walked along the road.

Uchiha Kyon asked seemingly casually: "Senior Asuma is experienced and powerful, so it is easy for him to be hated by the enemy ninjas. They might even offer a bounty for you on the black market."

Asuma relit a cigarette and said nonchalantly:

"You are right. The bounty on my head in the black market is 20 million taels."

At this point in time, there are already 20 million taels!

Uchiha Qiong's eyes lit up, and then he sighed with regret.

He is not a wicked man who will do anything for money.

Asuma had never offended him and had no prejudice or discrimination against Uchiha.

If he killed the other person for no reason and sold him to the black market, wouldn't he be the same kind of person as Danzo?
Uchiha Qiong has a clear distinction between gratitude and resentment and has his own bottom line.

Leave the town's confines.

The sun gradually sets in the west.

A dense forest appeared ahead of the road.

Deep in the woods, two eerie and spooky figures hid in the shadows.

They were wearing black robes with a few red clouds embroidered on them.

The deep red color is like blood slowly wriggling in the darkness.

It looks like a bloodthirsty beast waiting to hunt, and also like a ray of light that is about to dawn in the oppression.

(End of this chapter)