Travel through Konoha and open treasure chests

"It's indeed Neji."

Bai Mingyu looked at the young lady in front of him curiously.

The Hyuga clan's traditional back-length black hair, chubby round face, and confused expression were completely different from the Neji who grew up and always talked about his fate.

After hearing his father's instructions, Neji bowed politely and said hello.

"By the way, Bai Yu, I heard that you have graduated from the ninja school. You are so young and promising." Hinata Hizashi said with a look of emotion on his face: "I remember the last time I graduated from the ninja school at your age, it seems that you are still young and promising. The child of the Uchiha clan in the past two years."

"You mean Itachi?"

"Well, that's the name. As expected, you have heard of it. I heard that the child is a rare genius in ten years. He is already an excellent ninja at a young age and was spotted by Lord Danzo not long ago. I believe it. Given time, you will grow into a ninja as good as him."

Bai Mingyu was speechless.

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Bai Mingyu didn't know what Itachi's current situation was, but Hinata Hizashi's guess was accurate. He had now been spotted by that guy.

Although the first meeting was interrupted by the sudden arrival of Kakashi, Danzo probably wouldn't give up so easily given Danzo's temperament. The next time, as Kakashi said before leaving, even if the Third Hokage speaks in person, he may not be able to save him. At that time, there will only be two options in front of Bai Mingyu: either join the root or die.

The time left for him was already very tight.

Let's not talk about Danzo. As a shadow-level master at the top of Konoha Village, unless Bai Mingyu drives Sode Shirayuki to the swastika now, there is no way he can be his opponent. The gap is too big.

And even among ordinary root ninjas, there are many elite chuunin and even jounin level masters among them.

To protect yourself in front of them, you must at least have the same strength as Kakashi now.

"After this mission out of the village is over, I should be able to rest for a few more days. Let's take advantage of this time to practice hard. The Lan Jiao and Moon Steps I got last time have barely improved their proficiency."

Bai Mingyu made a decision secretly.

"Mr. Bai Yu"

A crisp sound came from not far away.

Izumi Uchiha held the newly bought three-color meatballs in his arms and ran over quickly, "Shirayu-kun, Xianglan, I just bought this from the meatball shop. You guys should try it too. Hizashi-sama is here too." Were you talking about someone just now? I seemed to hear Itachi-kun’s name."

"Nothing, just a casual chat."

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Izumi glanced at Bai Mingyu suspiciously, then suddenly patted his head and said, "Oh, by the way, there is something I almost forgot to tell you. I just met Mr. Shikaku in the tavern, and he asked us to go to the sixth training ground early tomorrow. , maybe there is something to announce, so remember not to be late."

"I'll know tomorrow."

After a few more pleasantries, Hinata Hizashi left with Neji.

Bai Mingyu and Xiang Lu walked around the gathering under the guidance of Quan, and bought some small things during the process. When they came out from the other side of the gathering, several people had hangings on their heads. A mask, holding something to eat like pancakes or three-color meatballs in his hands, and there were a few strings of small bells tied with red threads on the wrists of both hands.

"That's over there"

Bai Mingyu stood at the exit of the market and looked forward.

Across a slightly deserted section of road with only a few street lights erected, at the other end of the more distant street, there was also a scene of lively entertainment, and faint voices could be heard. It seemed that another rally was also being held.

"Oh, after passing this street, over there is the residence of our Uchiha clan. Because the members of our clan all live together, the gatherings are also held separately. If you, Shiroyu-kun and Xianglin, want to go and have a look, I I can be your guide." Izumi Uchiha bit his lip and said softly.

The Uchiha Clan's residence did not explicitly prohibit outsiders from entering.

At least that's the case on the surface.

Except for a central area near the clan leader and council hall, all other streets allow Konoha villagers to move around freely.

However, when looking at the streets that are full of Uchiha people, non-Uchiha people will feel a little uncomfortable when walking. It seems that wherever you go, people look at you with strange eyes, and you always feel like a light on your back. .

Now, Bai Mingyu feels this way.

I remember that in the two years before the Uchiha clan was exterminated in the original book, the relationship between this clan and the entire Konoha became extremely tense. Even if any outsider entered, they would be secretly monitored by the Konoha Security Brigade. The situation now is compared to that time , has been toned down too much.

Inside the Uchiha Clan's residence.

In front of the pancake shop.

"Wait a minute, Mr. Bai Yu, there is a pancake shop here. It tastes very good. I will buy some for you to try."

Quan suddenly shouted and walked quickly to a shop on the right side of the road: "Uncle Teiyaki, do you have any pancakes? Please give me two packs."

While Quan was buying pancakes, Bai Mingyu held Xiang Ling in one hand and stood on the roadside, looking up at his surroundings.

There are many people on the street and it is very lively.

Compared with the market just now, the only difference is that the people on this street have Uchiha fans embroidered on the backs or sleeves of their clothes, which is the emblem of the Uchiha clan.

Suddenly, a voice came from the dessert shop diagonally across the street: "Brother, didn't you agree that you would practice shuriken with me?"

"Sorry, Sasuke, let's do it next time. I will practice with you next time."

While he was talking, an eighty-nine-year-old black-haired boy opened the curtain and walked out with a faint smile on his face. Behind him, a little boy in blue grabbed the hem of his clothes, puffed out his cheeks in anger, and said His face looked unhappy.

When he saw these two people, Bai Mingyu's pupils suddenly dilated, and a name jumped into his mouth:

"Itachi-kun and Sasuke"

Uchiha Izumi, who had just turned around, looked at the two people with surprise on his face. The latter also saw her, was slightly startled and then said: "It's Izumi, what a coincidence, you are here too, and you came here alone. "?"

"No, there are also Bai Mingyu and Xiang Li." Uchiha Izumi turned around and glanced at Bai Mingyu and Xiang Xi, and said: "Let me introduce to you, this is Itachi, my good friend, and his brother Uchiha Sasuke. Itachi-kun, this is Asakawa Hakuha, my partner in the same team, and his sister Karin."

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"Quan, have you also applied for early graduation?" Itachi captured this detail keenly.

Quan nodded and said, "Well, just two months ago, I passed the graduation exam by luck with Baiyu-kun. But compared to You, Itachi-kun, I'm still far behind."

"I am Itachi Uchiha, please give me your advice."

Itachi raised his hand to say hello to Bai Mingyu, and then said: "Sorry, I have something to do at the moment, so I can't accompany you. Sasuke, please ask Quan to take you home later. I may not come back until very late."

With another apologetic smile, Itachi used the teleportation technique to leave.

Sasuke, who was originally grabbing the hem of his clothes, was empty-handed. He puffed his cheeks angrily and turned his head to the side: "Huh, brother is still like this. He keeps talking and doesn't mean what he says. I hate brother the most."

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Erzhuzi is making trouble.

Bai Mingyu looked at Quan silently and found that the girl was also looking towards him. Their eyes met. Quan said helplessly: "What should I do, Mr. Bai Yu? I'm not very good at dealing with children."

"Don't look at me, I can't do it either." Bai Mingyu also shrugged.

After a stalemate for a while, Izumi used a pack of pancakes he had just bought as the price, and after coaxing him with nice words, Sasuke's expression slowly softened, and he greeted a few people in a muffled voice: But There was still a bit of anger on his face.