"Is that even a question?" Uzumaki Yi replied, "Sure, we're on a mission."
That answer was kinda half - hearted, but Uchiha Ryo didn't react much. He just nodded and motioned for Uzumaki Yi to ask his question.
"What's wrong with your eyes, Uchiha Ryo?"
"As you can see," Uchiha Ryo smiled gently and replied, "they're blind."
Uzumaki Yi paused for a second, then burst into laughter. "Sorry, bad habit. Let me start over. We're on an exploration mission to the north of the Land of Lightning. Bumping into you is just pure luck."
Uchiha Ryo nodded slightly. "My eyes were damaged when I was cornered in a battle against the Senju clan last time. The wounds were too deep to transplant the preserved eyes of the clan... May I ask what you're investigating?"
"They said there's a powerful ninja beast appearing. They hope we can seal or drive it away after the investigation. Uzumaki Yang and I are just the vanguards. Overall, it's not too difficult." Uzumaki Yi didn't elaborate and switched the topic. "How many of the Hyuga clan who were chasing you are dead?"
"Well... there should be fourteen. They're really persistent. What about you just now?"
"Three. They were quite skilled, but they weren't an elite team..."
Using the Hyuga clan as a starting point, the two exchanged a lot of intelligence about other clans and also tacitly avoided sensitive information related to their own clans.
Later, after calming down their hostility, Uchiha Masaki and Uzumaki Yang also joined in and participated in this rare intelligence exchange. Everyone fell into a delicate harmony.
However, this harmonious atmosphere was finally disrupted by a question from Uzumaki Yang - [Can you give us some information about the female ninjas of your clan on missions?]
Uchiha Masaki almost instantly activated his [Sharingan]. "We know you're a creep who always wants to steal wives from our clan. But asking us so blatantly, are you as brainless as the Hyuga clan people?"
"I really don't understand why you're so excited," Uzumaki Yang said, poking his ear with his finger. "It's quite normal for the Uzumaki Clan and the Uchiha clan to do such things, isn't it?"
"That's true. Well, come to think of it, the Uzumaki Clan is really convenient..." Uchiha Ryo also looked thoughtful. "It seems I can mention it to the clan members when I get back."
Uchiha Masaki immediately turned to look at him. "Hey, Uchiha Ryo, you'd better think it through. There are so many people in the clan who like you. You don't have to be crazy enough to find someone from the Uzumaki Clan."
"If you really plan to choose someone from the Uzumaki Clan as your partner, there's no need to fight for it..." Uzumaki Yi stroked his chin. "I can consider introducing my sister to you - but before that, you have to leave the Uchiha clan first. Although I trust you, I don't trust your clan members."
"What are you talking about? How could I leave the clan?"
Uchiha Ryo showed a confused expression. "Besides, I never said I was going to capture someone for a marriage alliance. Wouldn't it be better to directly discuss a marriage alliance with their clan?"
"Not for a marriage alliance?" Uzumaki Yi frowned tightly, and his tone became a bit colder. "Human experimentation?"
"It's more like some personal needs of mine," Ryo tilted his head, not meaning to hide anything. "Yi, you should have seen the Lightning Release I used just now, right?
It's really difficult to further develop Lightning Release without a medical ninja around. But if there's an Uzumaki clan member with a special constitution by my side, this problem can obviously be easily solved.
Actually, thinking about it carefully, you're a good target. It's a pity that without the Sharingan, it wouldn't be hard to go down with you, but if I want to control you and use you as a tool for healing... that's quite a challenge."
Uzumaki Yi: ...I just wanted you to leave the clan and become my brother - in - law, but you're thinking of squeezing me dry as a tool?
Although Ryo had said such things to him, Uzumaki Yi didn't show the slightest sign of anger. He just shook his head and continued the topic. "It would indeed be difficult if you targeted me. Instead of capturing my clan members and controlling them with genjutsu, it'd be more efficient and quicker for you to find a summoned beasts that can heal you."
"I've considered that, but you know, you can't just sign a contract with a summoned beasts just because you take a fancy to it. They'll also assess you. People say that a summoned beast resembles its master. Summoned beasts also tend to choose masters with similar personalities. Given the Uchiha clan's reputation in the ninja world..."
At this point, Ryo looked a bit helpless. "It's really difficult to find a ninja beast good at healing. It's better to find a way to capture an Uzumaki."
"Well, you're right... It seems I'll have to tell our clan members to be more vigilant later. By the way, Ryo, don't you really consider leaving the Uchiha clan?"
Uzumaki Yi scratched the back of his head, ignoring the threatening looks from Uchiha Masaki and Madara. "Look, you don't have the Sharingan now. Our Uzumaki clan is open to outsiders. I can handle things within the clan. You can actually join our Uzumaki clan as a wandering ninja.
With your strength and looks, you'll surely be very popular in the clan. Then your cultivation can proceed smoothly, right?"
"Please spare me..." Ryo chuckled softly. "Just the possibility of becoming a breeding tool after joining the Uzumaki clan is enough for me to steer clear of you, not to mention all those Sealing Tag around your clan territory... Don't make things hard for a blind guy, okay?"
"Hahaha, you've seen through me!" Uzumaki Yi laughed out loud. "But Ryo, you're a sensory ninja, right? Although it's not the best thing to say, in this situation, compared to looks, the nature of chakra might attract you more, right?"
"Well... if that day really comes, I'd rather choose the Senju. After all, although the Uzumaki clan's chakra is warm, its offensiveness is no less than that of the Uchiha clan."
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"Well, that's right," Uzumaki Yi looked at Madara, who had been giving him the cold shoulder since just now, and smiled. "Hey, kid, your elder brother is an amazing ninja. As his younger brother, don't let him down in the future, okay?"
"You don't need to tell me that."
Madara snorted, looking cold - if you ignored the hand Uchiha Ryo put on his head, he'd be quite intimidating.
Uzumaki Yi didn't care at all and grinned widely. "So, how about starting by growing your hair long? It's a symbol of a strong person! With your handsome face, long hair will definitely make you a heart - stopper!"
Seeing Uzumaki Yi's warm and sunny smile, Madara couldn't help but take a step back, the hairs on the back of his neck standing on end. [Korega Uzumaki clan guy is so gross!]