Chapter 4

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You asked, now I shall deliver, Boss!

With acquiring the Sharingan, the System was able to obtain the ability for you once you laid eyes on that Uchiha that activated it.

It's the same with wind release and its affinity. With the element, you saw a wind jutsu occurring, so that ability is now yours.

However, you do need to converge in training to hone those things.

•••

'So, I needed to look at those two things to get them?' Yujito thought, 'That's an easy way to get powerful,'

But, before he could get stronger, he had to do a lot of carrying.

"Almost there," Norokugo said, leaning against his only support, "just keep walking past these trees, and it will appear,"

That reminded Yujito of Norokugo's injuries, "Let's hope you don't get an infection,"

"I hope not," The Uchiha responded.

Yujito then kept quiet, and after a few more minutes, they came across a camp.

There were six straw-made mats on the floor surrounding a put-out fire.

Norokugo let out a sigh, "Okay, you can let go of me,"

Yujito complied, and the Uchiha walked to one on the mats.

This one had a few bags next to it. Most likely supplies.

Norokugo picked up a few and scratched in them.

"Here it is," He said in triumph, pulling out a bandage.

Groaning with every step taken with his left, Norokugo walked and sat on one of the mats, unrolling the bandage.

He looked at Yujito, who was still standing.

"You can have a seat," Norokugo said, pointing to the mat next to him, "you deserve it,"

So Yujito sat down, a lot still on his mind.

But, he decided to speak.

"There are six mats," He said, "Where is the sixth person?"

Norokugo had a look of sorrow, "She was guarding the camp when the rest of my group left,"

"You're not worried?"

"Those Moru ambushed us," He responded, wrapping his chest wound with some difficulty, "They must've gotten her after we left,"

'I mustn't forget, I'm in a period where everyone had to fend for themselves, including the clans,' Yujito thought, looking at the ground, 'So, let's see how much information I can get,'

"What were you doing here, anyway?" He asked, reading for the answer.

Norokugo breathed in, "My group was headed to Kaisu village,"

Yujito looked more interested than ever.

"Did you walk from the village when you came across our skirmish?" Norokugo asked.

'Might as well be honest,' Yujito thought, "That's correct,"

"Good," He said, "We went there for a request that came in a few days ago. It was a guy asking for our assistance,"

"Six of you? He asked for six shinobi?"

"It may sound silly, but it's true. He did in fact ask for six, so they sent us." Norokugo answered, "It's weird to think that I left and returned to this camp in less than a day,"

'Interesting,' Yujito thought, 'If they were going to just do a small task, why leave one to look after this camp? It's obvious that they were doing more than just a menial request,'

'In the end, it's understandable. If I was him, I wouldn't tell a random civilian anything. However, I do have an advantage over him,'

"Listen, Norokugo," Yujito said, standing up, "I understand that there are some things that you are not telling me, but when you said you were headed for Kaisu village, I knew one thing,"

The Uchiha waited in anticipation.

"You have no clue of the attack."

Norokugo's surprise was too large proportions, "Kaisu village was attacked?!"

"Yesterday."

"I...did anyone escape?"

Yujito shrugged, "I'd be surprised if they were,"

"Why would anyone attack that village?" Norokugo asked, scratching his head.

"I want to know the same thing," Yujito said, folding his arms.

"As much as I hate them, I am told the Moru would not attack that village, or even destroy it, that goes for my clan as well for some reason," Norokugo explained, "did you see any of the attackers?"

'Damn, that was my first time in a combat situation. Of course, I would've not noticed what they were wearing,' Yujito thought, 'I don't need to say that though,'

He shook his head, "I only saw dead villagers and burnt houses, that spear and kunai I picked up off those that wanted to defend the village,"

Norokugo nodded, "They probably put up a fight,"

"I suppose you are right," Yujito said.

"Actually, I find it weird that we kept that village alive, no offence," Norokugo spoke.

Then, something that Yujito caught on while he lived there for five years came back into his mind.

"That village is...was a trading hub for weapons and equipment," Yujito countered, "I'm sure my village was selling to your clan,"

"You have a point," Norokugo said, nodding in agreement, "that makes sense why we didn't attack Kaisu, but that also does not make any sense for why it was attacked,"

A hand was placed on Yujito's chin, 'If that's the case, then another clan or enemy was at it,'

"Oh! Here," Yujito was interrupted by Norokugo handing him a bag, "Here's the payment I promised you,"

"Let's hope it's enough," Yujito said, taking the bag and peaking inside it,

"It's over enough," Norokugo spoke, "I can guarantee it,"

Yujito stood up.

"I'm grateful for our conversation, but I have to leave,"

Norokugo looked disappointed, but understood, "Where are you headed?"

"I need some time alone,"

"You know, I would want to take you back to my clan leader," Norokugo spoke, tapping his finger on the mat, "but it feels as if you don't want that?"

Yujito nodded.

"Well, until we meet again," He said.

"Thank you for the payment," Was what Yujito said before walking away.

However, he did not see the Uchiha frown.

'I know I don't have a chance taking you back,' He thought, 'you may have given me important information, but that skill. That can't be taught by a civilian, which means only one thing,'

Norokugo breathed in. He had a lot of information on his hands.

Yujito had a lot to think about with the road ahead.

'It doesn't matter who actually destroyed that village,' He thought, saddened, 'I couldn't care even if I wanted to,'

Besides, he had a System.

'System'

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System activating...

Name: Yujito Sujinkade

Age: 10

Day: 1858

Skills:

[Bukijutsu:

Kunai: (Level 32)

Sickle: (Level 10)

Spear: (Level 7)]

[Ninjutsu:

Wind Release: (Level 1)]

Speed: (Level 50)

Kekkei Genkai:

Sharingan

Passive Ability:

Wind Affinity

•••

A headache was slowly brewing. Yujito placed a hand on his forehead.

'This thing is gonna get long,' He thought, hearing a grumble from his stomach, 'Hope there is a village nearby,'

He had this hope for a while until the constant pain in his stomach dwindled that hope. The time that passed while walking also inflicted heavy casualties on his stomach.

At this point, after a few hours, he was moving so slowly, it was nearly sunset.

"Uugh," He groaned, gripping his stomach, "I need food,"

He could've searched the wildlife for a plant or an animal, but Yujito did not know how to cook or even skin an animal, and one thing he knew about plants, was that he could not just take a random fruit out and eat it.

Besides, it would be dark soon, and it would be hard with an empty stomach.

After walking for some more, Yujito spotted smoke fumes from far away.

The amount of relief was so great that he ran off the path and even got the energy to do so.

Food was on his mind.

He reached the place, but it was not a village.

From the cliff he was on, the camp below was swarming with bandits.

Yujito was sure, as none of them had any resembling clan symbols and had on rags for clothes.

He looked left and right. Men and women alike were sitting around campfires, enjoying a few drinks. Voices and music could be heard.

Then, the basket of apples on his left took his view. It was like seeing a treasure chest packed with gold, and Yujito was a desperate pirate.

The hunger took him over, and the apples were devoured one by one. He ate them so fast, one could imagine that he would suffocate.

'I never knew apples could taste so good,' He thought, crunching into an apple's crispy skin, 'Wonder what other food there is?'

Despite the number of apples, the void that was Yujito's gullet was not satiated.

'What food is there in the pots?' Cooking pots were sitting close to the fireplaces. Yujito could only imagine what warm stew was cooking.

He stood up and turned to the right of the cliff. There was a pathway leading into the camp.

This would've been fine for Yujito if there was not someone blocking the pathway.

The woman glared at him with a look of utter disgust, as if she was staring at trash left on the floor.

Her red kimono swayed gently with the wind. A sheath on her left side, and a slightly smaller one on her right.

Yujito could tell that he was not allowed there. It was not his apples after all, and they were bandits. Maybe he can talk his way out of it?

However, before he could, the woman dashed at him. Blue hues were seen under her feet, and it was surprising to see a blade to her right,

moving with her.

Fortunately, Yujito quickly grabbed his trusty kunai and raised it in the katana's way.

CLANG!

The woman was off balance. Before she could regain her composure, a kunai was thrust into her chest.

It was easy bringing her down, and when she was, Yujito sat on her stomach, keeping the kunai in.

As he pulled it out, he swung for her neck.

Yujito felt the woman resist by grabbing his arm, trying to escape the release of death.

But it was for nought.

Inch by inch, the kunai moved, and unintentionally, Yujito kept his eyes on the woman's face.

Once it dived into her skin, it was another thing that Yujito would not forget.

It was the same with Ito, as Yujito saw the life disappear from the woman's eyes.

A moment later, she was still. Despite the blood running across her skin, the red kimono hid it well.

'I...' Yujito got off her and fell onto his rear, 'I still don't feel anything,'

As he sat there, a smell twitched his nose.

'This smell,' He sniffed a bit, looking at the corpse next to him, 'it's from her breath,'

'Was she drunk?'

He never got his answer, Only a voice not far from him responded.

"Heeyyyy! Uruku!" A slobbering voice called out.

Yujito saw who the voice belonged to, and froze.