Kapitel 100: Chapter 94 - Plans
Chapter 94 - Plans
Summary of the previous chapter:
Max wakes up very early and watches the sunrise. Max exchanges a Wooden Clone that is with the Uzumaki Clan and the Uchiha Clan to review their memories. When the two Clones are exchanged, Max retrieves the memories of the clone and sees that the Uchiha got along well with the Uzumaki, and there were no problems, as the Uchiha saw the Uzumaki as their children would have ended up if Max hadn't helped. After retrieving the memories, Max sends a message to the Clone that is in the Empire, acting as his substitute. When the exchange is made, with the new clone, Max retrieves his memories. In the memory, the Daimyo were still in the Empire, and they had also received reports of the battles, and the clone had stirred things up more to provoke fights between the villages. When Max finished viewing the memories, he started to change until someone knocked on the door.
Continuation...
[October 19, 14 A.N.N.]
Knock Knock Knock
"Max... it's Mikoto... let's have breakfast," Mikoto said softly, her voice barely audible and gentle.
"Alright... I'll be out in a moment," I replied calmly as I changed clothes, thinking, 'Mikoto's voice is so soft, it puts me at ease.'
"Okay... I'll be waiting," Mikoto said cheerfully and gently as she started heading to the kitchen.
I quickly changed into lightweight clothing since I wanted to take a shower first, but I realized I wouldn't have enough time, and thought, 'It's a shame the rooms don't have their own bathrooms.'
Once I finished changing, I left the room and started walking through the hallway, where I saw Mikoto. Mikoto was setting the table for breakfast while humming a melody and wearing a happy smile the whole time.
I didn't want to interrupt this scene; it was very pleasant, and Mikoto hadn't noticed my presence yet, so I thought, 'I wish every day could be like this, without any worries...'
"Hello, Mikoto," I spoke calmly, looking at her.
Mikoto only just noticed my presence when she heard my voice. She immediately looked at me and said, "Hello, Max... Did you sleep well?"
"Yes, the room is very comfortable... I could rest peacefully," I replied and continued, "You look very happy. What happened?"
Upon hearing my first words, Mikoto smiled, but when she heard the last part, her face turned red, and she looked away, saying, "Nothing!"
"I don't know what happened, but I hope the rest of the day stays the same because I want to see your smile. It's very pleasant," I spoke, smiling at her, and thought, 'When a woman says "nothing," it usually has many meanings.'
Mikoto's face grew even redder when she heard my words, and though she didn't say anything, I could see a smile on her face. She started getting distracted while preparing breakfast.
I began helping Mikoto, and we started serving breakfast, which consisted of milk, fruit juice, bread, and butter.
While having breakfast, Mikoto was cheerful, and we started conversing. After we finished, we cleaned the dishes together and continued chatting about trivial matters.
Once everything was done, Mikoto looked at me and asked, "Max, are you going to talk to my father?"
"Yes, but I want to take a shower first... I won't take long!" I replied calmly because I really wanted to shower.
"Alright, I'll wait for you," Mikoto said, and she went to fetch a towel and fresh clothes, which she handed to me.
When I entered the bathroom, I took a shower and quickly got ready, wearing the clothes Mikoto had given me. The Uchiha Clan emblem was on the back of the attire.
When I exited the bathroom and went to the living room, Mikoto was sitting there, waiting for me. She was wearing new clothes.
"You look very beautiful in that outfit," I complimented her, while admiring her appearance. She was wearing a black blouse that accentuated her hair and a dark brown skirt.
"Do you think so?" Mikoto asked with anticipation, waiting for my response.
I approached her, took her hand, and made her stand up. With her standing, I spun her around, allowing me to appreciate her outfit, which was different from the attire in this place.
"Yes, it's beautiful," I spoke, praising her clothing and also her, as it made her look even more stunning than she already is.
Mikoto was surprised when I lifted her and spun her around. It happened too quickly for her to react, but when she heard my compliments about her outfit, she felt delighted and forgot her embarrassment. With an animated voice, she said, "I made it myself... I thought it was strange."
"It doesn't look strange; it looks fantastic. It complements your beauty," I spoke, holding her hand with my left hand and slowly raising my right hand to touch her hair, tucking it behind her ear, and then letting my hand rest on her cheek.
Mikoto got lost in my gaze and the small gestures, and she started getting closer.
Seeing Mikoto approaching, I didn't want to miss the moment, so I pulled her closer to me.
When Mikoto and I were lost in this moment, enjoying this intimate moment, and were about to kiss...
Knock Knock Knock
Upon hearing the door sound, we stopped, and Mikoto finally snapped back to reality. She realized how close we were, almost kissing, and became embarrassed, lowering her head, unsure how to react.
"Damn door... it ruined the moment," I thought, sighing internally. I couldn't force her, and I wanted it to be a calm moment because I genuinely liked Mikoto.
"Let's go... we have to talk to your father," I spoke, trying to change the subject while adjusting her hair. She nodded in agreement.
When I separated from Mikoto, she held my hand for a moment and then let go. I could only smile.
"..." Mikoto averted her gaze, trying to distract herself.
At that moment, I used the Transformation technique and transformed into Uchiha Ryu's appearance.
Upon seeing my new appearance, Mikoto's smile changed to sadness since she had to hide my identity. She remembered the gravity of the situation if someone discovered who I really was.
"Let's go," I spoke calmly, looking at Mikoto, and she nodded.
We started walking, and I opened the door. Outside, we saw Yemon, who was calmly waiting.
"Hello, Ryu... Hello, young lady. The patriarch sent me to inform you that he wants to talk. He asked if you're available," Yemon said in a calm tone, looking at both of us.
"Yes, I'm available... let's go," I spoke and looked at Mikoto, who seemed hesitant, and continued, "Mikoto, you're coming too... let's go."
"Yes," Mikoto replied. She felt relieved when she heard my voice and was thinking about herself.
(Author's note: Remember, women at that time had little voice or rights, as men were the ones in power... that's why Mikoto hesitated.)
As we left the house, we followed Yemon in silence. I took the opportunity to observe the entire Uchiha Clan territory.
The Uchiha Clan territory seemed empty, with few people outside. The atmosphere felt melancholic due to the loss of many Clan members.
Most people stayed inside their homes, not venturing out much due to the significant loss their Clan had suffered.
When I looked at Mikoto, she also noticed this scene and felt my gaze. She moved closer to my side and said softly, "Thank you."
I simply smiled, and we continued moving forward because I didn't feel like the hero. Perhaps if her father had refused or defended Konoha at that time, I would have been responsible for the death of her father, Makoto, and I wouldn't have hesitated to kill him.
After some time, the three of us arrived at a large wooden house located in the middle of the Uchiha Clan territory.
The house where I stayed with Mikoto was far away, situated in a very peaceful place that I liked. During our journey, I had told Makoto that I didn't want to be seen by people.
Upon entering the house, we took off our shoes and walked quietly on the wooden floor.
Mikoto looked at me and gestured for me to sit, and she sat next to her father. Once I was seated, Yemon also sat in the middle, and I faced Makoto.
Makoto nodded at me, and I began inspecting the surroundings, activating the crystal to prevent any eavesdropping. After double-checking and ensuring everything was secure, I nodded to Makoto.
"Old man, everything is clear... no one will be able to hear our conversation," I spoke calmly.
"Hello, Max... good," Makoto replied calmly, not seeming bothered by being called an old man.
"..." Mikoto was surprised by how I addressed her father, but he seemed completely fine with it.
"..." Yemon remained silent, listening attentively since this conversation concerned the future of their Clan.
We began planning everything, every step, including the information that would be given to Hiruzen and what actions to take during this time.
While planning, I also involved Mikoto, and Makoto had no objections. Yemon also participated.
In the end, the planning was completed, outlining Makoto's every move since he couldn't show that they were aware of being targeted for extermination by Konoha.
The planning took several hours, and we hadn't had lunch. After finishing everything, I told them we should leave.
(Author's note: The planning will be described in the following chapters...)
As we were leaving, Makoto called Mikoto aside for a conversation, and she looked at me.
"Go... I'll wait outside," I spoke calmly, without any suspicion, and just smiled.
"Wait for me," Mikoto said, looking at me and nodding, then she returned to the house.
While waiting outside, I leaned against the wall and observed the surroundings. There was nothing unusual, so I closed my eyes.
After some time, Mikoto came. She saw me leaning against the wall, looking calm, and when I opened my eyes, she smiled.
When I looked at Mikoto, she was smiling, radiating happiness.
"Sorry for the delay... shall we go?" Mikoto said softly, looking at me.
"Yes, let's go," I replied, looking at her, and we started walking while conversing about trivial matters along the way.
When we arrived at the house where I was staying, I deactivated the transformation technique and Mikoto asked me to teach her how to cook. I accepted, and we began preparing lunch together.
After finishing the meal, we sat down to eat. Throughout the afternoon, we continued conversing, and I got to know more about Mikoto, her reactions in the morning, and her stories and anecdotes. I could sense her sincerity; she wasn't deceiving me or telling lies.
We talked well into the evening, having only eaten a light dinner, and continued our conversation.
When it was very late, Mikoto and I climbed onto the roof of the house. The surroundings were quiet as we lay down on the rooftop, gazing at the sky.
In the darkness of the night, the stars were visible, and we were together, appreciating the beauty of nature.
"It's so beautiful," Mikoto said, reaching out her hand, trying to touch the stars.
"Yes, they're very beautiful, but there's a star that shines brighter and is more beautiful... and I'm looking at it," I spoke, looking at her.
Mikoto was surprised by my words and looked at me, a bit confused. As she realized their meaning, her face turned red, and she remained silent, gazing at the stars.
After spending a long time in that place, the two of us returned to our respective rooms as it was very late.
When I was alone in the room, I summoned the Wood Clones and retrieved their memories. I deactivated the Shadow Clones and also retrieved their memories.
At this point, I created a Wood Clone to keep watch over the house while I went to sleep.
Time flies...
To be continued...
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