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Chapter 163: A Love Unfathomable: A Gift for Minato's Class!
Chapter 163: A Love Unfathomable: A Gift for Minato's Class!
The next evening!
Under the bright and colorful lights, the commercial street was bustling and beautiful.
Hyuga Aotsuki, dressed in a white kimono adorned with butterfly patterns, looked pure and captivating.
Unfortunately,
Her figure, rivaling that of a mature woman, broke the innocent style she was going for.
If there were four words to describe her today, they would be the same as those from her previous world:
Pure yet alluring!
She was walking a fine line between innocence and seduction.
Touhei couldn't help but glance at her ‘billions’ of times, then started to feel fortunate that his fiancee wasn't around.
If she were, it would have been a surefire recipe for disaster.
He had been transported to the brutal and bloody world of the shinobi, and he certainly didn't want to change the tone. This wasn't some domestic drama where everything could lead to romance.
Touhei had also changed into a new outfit, one chosen by Kurenai and Hyuga Aotsuki.
While he was responsible for security at today's celebration, the actual work was handled by the Security Department and the Anbu. He was more of a supervisor.
If he were to take full responsibility, a few top brass might not even be able to sleep at night.
Anyway, the task was secondary; what mattered was his presence. So, he could do as he pleased.
He was the only one who could command respect from both the Uchiha Security Department and the Anbu.
No one in the Uchiha clan, even the non-combatants, dared to be disrespectful to him.
The Anbu were equally respectful, especially after their leader, Sarutobi Shin no Suke, took a ‘vacation,’ making it clear just how formidable Touhei was. They were obedient to a fault.
With him in charge, the security detail ran smoothly, giving Touhei the freedom to stroll around instead of staying at the command center.
Even if someone tried to cause trouble, he could always claim he was ‘undercover’ to deflect any questions.
He wasn't the type to be solely devoted to the village.
He hadn't taken advantage of the situation to gain more benefits, and that was only because Root was sponsoring more. If Sarutobi Hiruzen expected him to work tirelessly for Konoha, he must be dreaming.
"Hurry up, the fireworks are about to start!"
Hyuga Aotsuki pulled Touhei along, quickly heading toward the designated viewing area.
Soon, they arrived at their destination.
By the river!
The area was already crowded with people.
"Over here!"
A familiar voice called out from nearby.
It was Kurenai!
She was with Uchiha Mikoto and the ever-devoted son, who were busy with the final rehearsals for their performance and didn't come to watch the fireworks.
Boom, boom!
As they joined the group, fireworks began to explode over the river.
The brilliant bursts of light illuminated the faces of the crowd, easing their tense expressions.
Even though everyone knew the Fourth Great Shinobi War was ongoing, they still cherished the happiness they had in the moment.
Hyuga Aotsuki, however, never once looked at the fireworks in the sky. Her gaze remained fixed on the young man beside her.
Her eyes sparkled, and no one could guess what she was thinking.
When the fireworks ended,
"Alright, let's go see Kakashi's performance!"
Kurenai's voice snapped Touhei out of his thoughts.
He had been lost in the creation of new jutsu and hadn't paid any attention to the fireworks.
"Sure!"
Touhei followed the group toward the performance area.
The climax of the celebration was approaching, and it was also time for the plan to begin.
Before then, he and Hyuga Aotsuki needed to be seen by others to avoid suspicion.
On both sides of the street, temporary stages hosted various performances.
Many were shinobi who had taken on the task to entertain.
Stalls were set up around the stages.
Looking at today's celebration, no one would guess that Konoha was facing an attack from the four major shinobi villages.
They soon arrived at Minato's class performance stage.
The three members of the team had changed into different outfits.
In the lead was Nara Rin, wearing a white off-shoulder top and a purple pleated skirt, exuding both purity and allure (temperature wasn't an issue for shinobi).
Behind her were Kakashi and Obito, both carrying electric guitars (with movies in the shinobi world, electric guitars were a natural fit).
Standing in front of a microphone, Rin Nohara, the lead singer, looked shy but determined.
All of this equipment was courtesy of Tomo Uchiha’s ‘friendly’ sponsorship. Otherwise, the cost of such a setup would have left her in debt, even with the reward from a C-rank mission.
Wearing a thin outfit, Rin’s face flushed as she held the microphone and spoke.
“Ladies and gentlemen, please listen to my song!”
If this were a regular performance, she would have been embarrassed. But treating it as a mission changed everything.
The music began, drawing the attention of countless people.
It was beautiful!
Just the opening notes were enough to make everyone perk up and focus.
The ninjas and performers saw the same shows year after year, so there wasn’t much novelty. But this new song, with its unique style, was a breath of fresh air.
Rin opened her lips and began to sing.
Are you pretending to be lonely? Why does my heart feel so drawn to you?
Before I knew it, I was more attracted to you than anyone else.
How can I reflect my heart in the mirror so you can see it clearly?
...
The young girl’s clear and melodious voice brought out the song’s full beauty.
Especially Hyuga Aoi! Her eyes were fixed on Rin, completely captivated by the song.
Even Tomo hadn’t expected Rin to sing the song so beautifully.
It was as if the world had been deprived of Rin’s talent until now, and the music scene was finally illuminated by her presence.
The song spread far and wide.
More and more people gathered around the stage.
Even the performers on other stages stopped what they were doing and listened intently.
As Rin sang, white ‘snow’ gently fell from the sky onto the stage, adding a mystical and pure aura to the performance.
A few minutes later, the song ended.
“Here’s a song called ‘Unreachable Love’ for everyone!”
Rin bowed in gratitude after her performance. She hadn’t expected Tomo to write such a novel and moving song. It captured the essence of a girl’s secret love so vividly that it moved her deeply, making her performance even more touching. It was as if she had outdone the original singer.
“Unreachable Love?”
“What a strange name!”
“I never thought I’d hear such a beautiful song!”
...
The audience didn’t realize the hidden mischief in the song’s title.
Tomo, who knew the true meaning, remained calm on the surface but was inwardly bursting with laughter.
The song was actually meant for the three members of Minato’s team.
Their feelings could be described as ‘he likes him, he likes her, and she likes him’—a classic case of unrequited love.
Unfortunately, Tomo hadn’t considered one thing.
Why did Rin like Kakashi?
If it were about looks, Kakashi always wore a mask, so his appearance wasn’t much of a factor.
If it were about proximity, Obito was just as close.
So, why did Rin like Kakashi? The reason was simple: he was exceptionally talented.
Admiring strength was a human trait, especially in the ninja world.
But this time, there was a new benchmark in her eyes.
Tomo Uchiha!
In terms of looks, Tomo didn’t disgrace the Uchiha name. His handsome face was more than enough to make a strong impression. If he were too ugly, Uchiha Yae might have already called off the engagement.
After all, a handsome face was worth marrying, while an ugly one was better left to a lifetime of regret!
As for talent, Tomo was not only the champion of the joint Chunin exams but also had a string of impressive battle achievements, making him the dream of every young kunoichi in Konoha.
With him as the standard, Kakashi, the ‘super genius,’ seemed less impressive.
So, the unrequited love Tomo thought he was referring to was not the same as what Rin sang about.
Moreover, by showcasing his talent in composition, he had inadvertently put himself in the spotlight.
Unfortunately, he was unaware of these developments and was eagerly awaiting the start of his plan.
(End of Chapter)
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