Chapter 66: I Want to Create a World With...
"Fuma-kun, what is this..."
Upon hearing the familiar voice, Fuma turned his head and felt a sense of dread. Tsunade stood there, her face filled with sorrow. She trembled slightly, her eyes filled with resentment as she stared at Fuma.
Fuma opened his mouth but was at a loss for words, his mind racing.
"This looks like I got caught having an affair..."
Originally, Fuma had planned to go with Tsunade to pick up Konan, which would have provided an opportunity to explain Konan's status as an orphan in private. However, the plans were disrupted by Mito Uzumaki's sudden arrangement.
Seeing Fuma's hesitant expression, Tsunade felt even more desolate.
"So... am I just the one who came later?"
Tsunade's large eyes scrutinized Fuma and Konan, repeatedly comparing their features and pondering over the details.
"No... this little girl looks nothing like Fuma-kun."
"Unless she takes after the mother."
"But her hair is blue, so it can't be a woman from the Uchiha clan. That's a relief."
"Who could it be then? Could she be the child of a kunoichi from another village? Oh my god!!"
Konan, noticing Fuma's inability to speak, showed a look of understanding. She ran over to Tsunade and pulled out an old photograph from her pocket.
"This is my mommy, and this is my daddy. But one day, they went out and never came back."
The old photograph showed a pretty blue-haired woman and a short-haired man with a goofy smile, with Konan standing between them. Despite their shabby clothes, all their faces were filled with bright smiles.
"I met Fuma-oniichan in the Land of Rain. At that time, I had fainted from hunger. There was no food at home, so I went out to find something to eat and collapsed on the road..."
Tsunade's face changed rapidly as she looked at the photograph and listened to Konan's explanation. Finally, she put on a big smile.
"I'm Fuma's wife, so you can call me Sister Tsunade from now on!"
"The sadness from the past is over, and ahead is all happiness. Welcome to the Uchiha clan, Konan!"
Fuma, standing to the side, was at a loss for words.
"So, you're already representing the Uchiha clan in welcoming her, huh? Planning to change your name to Uchiha Tsunade, I suppose?"
Tsunade, now holding Konan's hand, began whispering with her. The two exchanged smiles and laughter, forming a quick bond. The friendship between women always seems to blossom rapidly. Tsunade, full of enthusiasm, decided to take Konan shopping once more.
Fuma was left standing alone, forgotten by the two, watching them shuttle back and forth between various shops.
When the two finally finished their shopping spree, their hands full of bags, Fuma naturally assumed the role of a porter.
"This is indeed the final fate of a taijutsu specialist," Fuma muttered under his breath.
Clearing his throat, he addressed the two women, "I've prepared a house for Konan in the clan compound. You can help her settle in."
Seeing Tsunade's questioning look, Fuma directed his gaze toward her ample bosom and raised an eyebrow.
It wasn't that Fuma was unwilling to bring Konan home, but there were times when the sounds at his place were a bit too loud and frequent, potentially disturbing Konan's rest.
Tsunade, blushing, nodded in understanding. Fuma led the way, and the three of them walked toward Konan's new home.
The house was a spacious single-family residence, a fine old property. Its previous owner had been a two-tomoe Uchiha who died in battle, leaving no children. The house had since remained vacant.
"If you go west from here for 800 meters, you'll reach our house. Remember to come over for meals every day."
"In a couple of days, I'll introduce you to some members of the Uchiha clan. They're all good people, so there's no need to be nervous."
Tsunade also chimed in, "I have a younger brother around your age. You two are bound to become good friends."
Konan nodded cutely, feeling very satisfied with her new home.
Fuma took out a few scrolls and handed them to Konan, "Here are some basic ninjutsu materials. Read them when you have time."
"In a few days, I'll send you to the clan's school. There, you'll make lots of friends."
Konan blinked and produced a beautiful paper flower in her hand, "I've heard of chakra before. I taught myself how to use it when I was very little!"
Tsunade was amazed. To have mastered chakra manipulation without any formal training was a rare talent even in Konoha.
Fuma, however, was not surprised by Konan's talent. After all, though Jiraiya was ostensibly her teacher, Konan's ninjutsu techniques were all self-developed, and quite powerful at that.
"Eh? Does someone live here?"
"Hello? Is anyone home?"
A knock on the door was accompanied by a boisterous voice. Konan quickly ran to the door, surprised to have visitors so soon.
A boy was led inside by Konan, and upon seeing his appearance, Fuma was stunned.
"Isn't that Obito?!"
Upon seeing Fuma, Obito excitedly rushed over, shouting:
"What?! Fuma-senpai is here?! You're my idol! Can I have your autograph, please?!"
To Obito, Fuma was an qualified idol.
His reasoning was peculiar but simple: Fuma never trained his Sharingan, yet still possessed immense strength.
From a young age, Obito had a strange fear that he might not awaken his Sharingan. So, he always wore goggles, claiming it was to protect his eyes.
Fuma's presence gave young Obito a powerful boost of confidence.
To think, you could still earn such respect from your clan without even training your Sharingan!
Looking at the young Obito before him, Fuma felt a complicated mix of emotions.
Regarding Obito and Itachi—the two main causes of the Uchiha clan's downfall—Fuma previously found them incomprehensible.
However, after arriving in the shinobi world, Fuma gradually understood something:
In the shinobi world, Obito and Itachi were not particularly unusual; it was just that they happened to possess power.
Uchiha Obito had a kind heart from a young age and could even be described as very gentle.
The reason for his drastic change, aside from the Uchiha clan's predisposition toward extremity upon awakening the Sharingan, was primarily due to Madara's manipulation.
After all, against a script laid out by Indra's reincarnation, what 12-year-old boy could possibly resist?
As for Uchiha Itachi, while his humanity might have been more subdued, this was largely due to Fugaku's upbringing.
What kind of father takes a four-year-old to the battlefield and says, "This is the fate of a shinobi"?
What kind of father lets his eight-year-old son join the Anbu as a double agent?
As a result, when Shisui was killed, the clan began to suspect Itachi instead.
And what did Fugaku do? He just smiled and said nothing, thinking Itachi's situation would only help him infiltrate more deeply.
With a father like that, it's no wonder the son ended up with a warped mind.
Obito handed Fuma a badge, proudly introducing his creation, "Fuma-senpai, I made this badge! It's very popular among the clan members. Please accept it!!"
The badge was shaped like the Uchiha clan's crest, with Fuma's muscular back in the center and the word "LOYALTY" written at the bottom.
Fuma stared at Obito, feeling a sense of familiarity. It reminded him of those fifty-thousand-mark loaves of bread from the past.
Fuma graciously accepted the badge. He already had plans for Obito.
With a grand gesture, he signed Obito's clan uniform and instructed:
"Her name is Konan. She's a new member of our clan and isn't familiar with the area yet. Please take good care of her."
Obito responded energetically, his voice full of determination, "Yes, sir! I will!"
Konan, smiling sweetly, handed Obito a paper flower and said cutely, "This is for you. Thank you for looking after me!"
Obito's face instantly turned bright red, and Fuma watched quietly, feeling an odd sensation.
"No way… is this where the script is heading?"
[Konan, I want to create a world where you exist]~
Fuma rubbed his temples and thought to himself, "Rin Nohara, where are you? Come out and help, will you?!"
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