Chapter 50: Talks Among Three Cns

  "As you said, that blind kid, Uchiha Ryo, is really an unusual Uchiha."

  "Right?" Nara Shikawo shifted his posture. "Just the fact that he can have a good conversation with the Senju people sets him completely apart from a normal Uchiha."

  "Moreover, his perception ability is so excellent that it doesn't seem like an Uchiha's," the blond man, Yamanaka Bowen, raised his hand to rub the corner of his eye and slightly hooked the corner of his mouth. "Those st words were obviously directed at me."

  "Oh?" A tall and burly man, Yongkang, beside him sat up straighter, with a glint of interest in his eyes. "Did that kid, Uchiha Ryo, finally notice you?"

  "Yeah, his perception ability is quite outstanding. But more importantly, it's that kid's chakra," Yamanaka Bowen chuckled. "Maybe because he lost his eyes, his chakra doesn't have the usual coldness of an Uchiha. How should I put it? It's rather appealing."

  "Hey, it's really rare for you, Bowen, with your picky nature, to say such a thing," Yongkang ughed out loudly. "Hey, Shikawo, although our three cns occasionally gather to discuss matters, you rarely choose the meeting room as the pce to talk. What's the deal this time?"

  Yamanaka Bowen nodded slightly. "Yongkang is right. Is there a sign of another major battle that requires us to tell our cn members to gather their forces?"

  "No, I called you here this time because of that Uchiha Ryo - that blind little Uchiha kid," Nara Shikawo sat up more upright. "How should I put it... Although that kid knows when to advance and retreat, and is also well - behaved. Even the fact that he can communicate, which is quite different from other Uchihas, is quite valuable. But after you go back, you must tell your cn members to stay away from that kid as soon as possible when they encounter him on a mission - avoid him at all costs, regardless of his age."

  Yamanaka Bowen frowned. "I can understand avoiding the Uchiha, but that kid doesn't even have the most feared Sharingan of the Uchiha, and he can talk nicely - this is much better than meeting other Uchihas. Is it really necessary to be so vigint?"

  "Heh, it's because you, Bowen, didn't see the situation when the two cns met today," Nara Shikawo shook his head. "Rather, in my opinion, among the people from the Senju and Uchiha cns who came today, only this kid, Uchiha Ryo, should be guarded against.

  First of all, from the moment they met, that Uchiha Ryo kept trying to provoke the Senju people into attacking them through his words. Although the Senju were quite vigint and didn't take the bait, when a physical confrontation was about to break out and both sides spoke up to halt it, the Uchiha people almost immediately sheathed their swords without the slightest hesitation, while the Senju were a bit reluctant. It could even be said that they only sheathed their swords and continued with verbal provocations after Uchiha Ryo pointed out that this was a trading pce and they gave it some thought.

  If this is the difference in the control over their cn members between the two sides, then the subsequent conversation between Uchiha Ryo and Senju Shigeoki highlighted his control over the enemy. Although the Senju cn didn't seem to be at a disadvantage on the surface, they gradually fell into a passive situation under Uchiha Ryo's deliberate guidance. This can be seen from the fact that one cn left quickly at the end while the other stayed to select souvenirs."

  However, these aren't the fundamental reasons I'm wary of him. After all, Uchiha Ryo was once groomed as the next heir. These are just basic skills for a good leader of the Uchiha cn. The real reason I'm on guard against him is that he's just too calm."

  Yamanaka Bowen and Akimichi Yongkang exchanged a look, looking even more confused.

  Seeing his two old friends like this, Nara Shikawo couldn't help but let out a long sigh. "Let me ask you, what's his name?"

  "Uchiha? Oh... right, it's Uchiha." Yamanaka Bowen's brows knit together again as he unconsciously stroked the stubble on his chin. "But not all Uchiha are crazy, are they?"

  "I'm not afraid of crazy people. I'm afraid of the calm and calcuting ones." Nara Shikawo raised his hand to rub his temples. "Based on the information I've gathered, that Uchiha Ryo is a calm madman.

  You all know the dispute between the Senju and the Uchiha half a year ago, right? That young Uchiha Ryo, as the cn's heir, dared to go deep alone to disrupt the Senju's supply lines and didn't hesitate to destroy the most important Sharingan for the Uchiha cn. Do you think someone like him would be as reasonable as he seems?

  Even if they seem perfectly normal on the surface, they'll become extreme after awakening their Kekkei Genkai. I've dealt with the Uchiha head - on to gather intelligence. How can I put it? They are a group of madmen blinded by their Kekkei Genkai, being arrogant and constantly in pursuit of power.

  No matter how powerful and reliable the Uchiha's combat strength is, it's only within their own cn. If I had to choose between the Senju and the Uchiha, I'd definitely choose the Senju without hesitation. At least you can infer the Senju's next move based on their actions, but the Uchiha?

  Even the Uchiha themselves can't guarantee that they can accurately predict what their cn members will do next, not to mention others."

  Hearing this, Akimichi Yongkang scratched the back of his head, looking rather simple - minded. "Well... but doesn't the fact that he lost his Sharingan mean he's broken free from the cn's shackles? And you said, Shikawo, that the Uchiha's personalities are affected by their Kekkei Genkai. Without the Sharingan, it's normal for him to be calm..."

  "Sigh... Why can't you guys understand? After losing his eyes, he can still maintain his right to speak in the Uchiha ninja cn, which is obsessed with strength to the point of being twisted. Can this Uchiha be an easy - going guy? Definitely not!"

  Nara Shikawo put his hand down, looking a bit annoyed. "Anyway, just listen to me first. Tell the cn members going on missions ter to avoid this Uchiha Ryo. Deal with other Uchiha as usual. Most importantly, don't believe a single word he says. Otherwise, I'm afraid they'll be deceived by a few words and end up counting ryo for him. I'll think about how to expin it more clearly ter."

  Akimichi Yongkang shrugged, having no objections. "Alright, I'll follow your advice. It's just a minor thing anyway."

  Yamanaka Hirofumi still seemed to have some objections, but he nodded and agreed to Nara Shikawo's words. After all, Nara Shikawo had detected crises more than once in advance and led the three cns to avoid them. "Well, I'll convey the requirements you mentioned. However, I still think that kid is different from other sinister and crazy Uchiha. There will definitely be risks, but it's not as serious as you said... I'll find some opportunities to observe him secretly ter."

  "Then you must keep your eyes wide open," Nara Shikawo said helplessly, propping his chin. "Don't be deceived by the Uchiha's harmless appearance. After all, when you start to have a good impression of someone, it means your judgment is already biased. And when your judgment is biased, you can't accurately assess people."