Naruto: The Beautiful Uchiha is Actually Me?

Chapter 147 What's this about "above" and "below"?

Yan Yi was unaware of what had happened to Takita recently. He had been busy with training and going on missions with Itama.

Of course, these were all very simple requests, mostly involving providing free assistance to villages around Konoha.

Sometimes he dealt with wild animals that attacked villagers in the mountains, and sometimes he helped dredge river channels. Although it was a simple job, he lived a comfortable life, after all, he had Banban with him all the time.

Yan Yi and Itama were on their way back to the village. They had just completed a request and were currently playing around with Itama...

"Haha, you'll have to wash off all that mud later~" Yan Yi teased, his expression turning a little mischievous.

Itama blushed whenever he heard that word, because he couldn't help but think of the time when Yan Yi helped him wash...

"Hmm... I understand!" Itama awkwardly turned his face away, but he was actually very happy.

The two laughed and joked their way back to the village gate, only to find a group of people bustling about there, seemingly doing something...

Yan walked over and glanced at the crowd with some confusion.

Ten fully armed elite ninjas surrounded Hashirama, their expressions serious. Although they all wore different family crests, they all wore Konoha headbands on their foreheads.

"Huh? Big brother!" Itama spotted Hashirama and jumped up to wave at him.

When Hashirama heard his younger brother's familiar and adorable voice, his eyes lit up, and he immediately walked forward, picked up his younger brother in a hug, and stood up next to Itama.

"Panpan? You guys just got back from a mission, right? Haha, you've really worked hard." Hashirama seemed to be in a good mood, I wonder what good thing happened.

Itama, with his arm around Hashirama's neck, asked with some confusion, "Big brother, where are you planning to go? Why do you look so formal? Are you going to...?"

Thinking of this, Itama showed a frightened and worried expression.

Hashirama was taken aback, then quickly explained, "I forgot to tell you, we're going to the capital of the Land of Fire to meet the Daimyo. If we can reach an agreement, our Konoha Village will be officially recognized and receive funding. So, that means you'll get bounties for the missions that follow!"

As Hashirama spoke, his expression betrayed his longing. The thought of making the village, which was built on ideals, better and better, and his younger brothers living happier and happier lives filled him with joy.

Upon hearing Zhujian's words, Yan Yi's eyes lit up, and he immediately chimed in, "This is great news! This will greatly improve our village's finances."

Hashirama smiled at Yan Yi and said, "Yes, but this time I can go alone. Madara will stay in the village to oversee things. Don't worry, I will definitely bring back good results for you this time. I have confidence!"

Hashirama was still boasting when a figure suddenly appeared beside him and delivered a powerful punch to his back...

"Brother, you'd better not make any big promises. Just do as we agreed beforehand. You can just sit there and be a mascot. I'll handle the rest."

The newcomer was Tobirama. He had finished packing his gear and looked quite dashing.

Moreover, his blue armor, combined with his custom-made face shield featuring Konoha patterns, made him look even more sharp and piercing.

"Ah, second brother, are you going too?" Itama slid off Hashirama, turned around and walked towards his second brother Tobirama, his expression somewhat reluctant.

When Tobirama saw his younger brother, his serious and tense expression softened. He reached out and touched his brother's face, chuckling and scolding, "Of course, otherwise, how could we feel at ease with that idiot older brother?"

"That's true... haha..."

Itama chuckled to himself, but Hashirama noticed.

"You two younger brothers really look down on your older brother. I'm very powerful!" Hashirama retorted.

"Yes, yes, yes, big brother is the best..." Tobirama's tone was full of speechlessness, seemingly praising but actually complaining.

However, Hashirama didn't seem to realize that his brother was making fun of him. Instead, he stood with his hands on his hips and laughed heartily, completely oblivious to the strange expressions on the faces of those around him.

Tobirama turned around, squinted at Genichi standing next to Itama, and revealed a sharp glint in his eyes.

Yan Yi's heart skipped a beat. Why did Tobirama still seem to dislike her so much...? Even though Tobirama had indeed been "kidnapped" by her, it didn't mean he was this hostile...

Banjian glanced at his second brother, then at Yan Yi, and immediately stepped in front of Yan Yi, pleadingly saying, "Second brother, please don't look at Yan Yi like that. He's a good person, really good to me..."

Tobirama's expression froze, and he sighed helplessly, saying softly, "It's true what they say, a grown brother is no longer kept at home; he's siding with outsiders..."

"Uh..." Itama then realized that his brother wasn't trying to be mean, but was testing him...

However, Tobirama didn't take it to heart. Instead, he looked at Yan Yi and asked with some suspicion, "Uchiha Yan Yi, you didn't bully my brother without my knowledge, did you?"

Yan Yi was taken aback, then hurriedly waved her hands in a somewhat panicked manner, saying, "No, no! Absolutely not! Banban is so cute, I like her so much..."

"That's good." Tobirama's seriousness softened, and he surprisingly reached out to pat Yan Yi's head. "Yan Yi is the youngest of us brothers, you must treat him well... And, he can't be on the bottom! You know what I mean..."

"what?"

Before Yan Yi could react, Tobirama had already rejoined the group and begun organizing everyone to prepare for departure.

Hashirama finished tidying everything up and, before leaving, smiled and called out to the two of them, "Get along well! Wait for my good news!"

They left, and Itama was still pondering the meaning behind his second brother's words with a strange expression. What did he mean by "...I can't be down there"? What do you mean by "up there" and "down there"? What does that mean?

In contrast, Yan Yi's face was already as red as a pig's liver...

"Um... Banban, you... I..." Yan Yi looked conflicted and uncomfortable, not knowing how to explain.

He always felt that he was the one on top! And Banban was so dependent on him, so obedient and well-behaved, like a little puppy, and even... would ask to be locked up by him...

Thinking about it this way, Yan Yi really didn't think she was the one at the bottom! Isn't this making things difficult for her? Does this mean the Uchiha clan has no chance of ever rising to the top?

Itama looked at Yan Yi with some concern and couldn't help but ask, "Yan Yi, are you alright? Did Second Brother mean something bad...? I'm sorry, Second Brother is just like that... Don't take it to heart."

Hearing the gentle tone of the little cutie beside her, Yan Yi felt as if she had been struck by lightning.

She looked up, and before she could resist, she hugged Itama, murmuring, "I love you so much! Itama..."

"Eh?" Itaru's reaction was predictable; his face immediately turned as red as a boiled shrimp.

"Yan Yi, why are you suddenly... suddenly saying all this..."

The situation was a little awkward, especially since there were still some villagers nearby watching the two boys sticking things together with great interest...

Yan Yi shook her head, released the partition, forced a smile, and said, "It's okay! Don't take it to heart. Where should we eat tonight? Your place or mine...?"

Having been diverted from the topic, Itama didn't dwell on it and simply followed up on Yan Yi's question.

However, Yan Yi had already made up her mind. No matter what, she would stay on top! Banban was so cute and well-behaved; she was the one who should be taking care of him!

Of course, when things get to that point, Tobirama can't just stand by and watch, can he...?