Chapter 174: I'll Always Be Your Big Brother [57]
Chapter 174: I'll Always Be Your Big Brother [57]
Feng Ye was incredibly powerful, to the point of being almost terrifying.
Danzo was well aware of this, and he knew the challenges of controlling Feng Ye. But he also knew that every ninja had weaknesses, and Feng Ye was no exception.
Based on the intelligence he had gathered so far, Danzo was certain that Feng Ye's perception abilities were lacking, and this was a weakness. Poor perception meant it would be difficult for him to detect hidden ambushes.
Secondly, Feng Ye wasn't strong against genjutsu, and he had never really shown any sealing jutsu either. This meant that Feng Ye's ability to counter genjutsu and sealing techniques would definitely be lacking!
Once Feng Ye's full strength was unleashed, it would indeed be an unstoppable force. But if his actions were restricted from the start and controlled with sealing techniques, things would be much simpler.
The Hyuga clan had the Caged Bird Curse Seal, and Danzo also had a secret technique similar to it, and even more powerful. Once fully set up, it could be activated with just a thought, instantly killing the ninja cursed with the seal!
"Imprinting the Corpse Ghost Curse Seal will take ten minutes..."
"Silver Flash lives with the jinchuriki of the Three-Tails, Hatake Kakashi. Genjutsu can control Silver Flash and Kakashi, but it won't work on the Three-Tails jinchuriki. In other words, once the plan begins, we must be prepared to withstand the Three-Tails' rampage for ten minutes."
"The Three-Tails isn't that strong among the tailed beasts, so we can use a barrier to contain it. But it will definitely make a lot of noise and alert Sarutobi and Minato..."
Danzo's eyes glittered as he meticulously went over the plan he had devised long ago, step by step.
Step one, take the initiative with genjutsu control.
Step two, use a barrier to restrain the Three-Tails jinchuriki, who cannot be controlled by genjutsu.
Step three, use the Four Purple Flame Formation to lock both him and Feng Ye inside the barrier, so that even if Sarutobi and Minato react, they won't be able to break through and stop them.
As long as they could hold out for ten minutes, the curse seal imprinting would be complete, and everything would be over! At that time, Feng Ye's life would be in his hands, becoming a power he could wield. Even if he had to face Sarutobi and Minato head-on, he would have the upper hand!
After going over the plan again and again, Danzo added some details, including how to deal with unexpected situations, and confirmed that there were no more loopholes. Then, he began to gather the necessary personnel.
...
On the other side, at Feng Ye's home.
The living room was filled with an eerie atmosphere.
Kakashi sat stiffly across from Feng Ye, silently eating his meal. Occasionally, he would glance at Feng Ye, his eyes betraying a hint of schadenfreude.
On either side of the square dining table sat two people: one was Rin, who had been constantly by Feng Ye's side lately, and the other was Kurenai Yuhi, who had just returned from a mission.
Both women were smiling pleasantly.
The atmosphere seemed harmonious.
Feng Ye was oblivious to the strange atmosphere and, noticing Kakashi's schadenfreude-filled gaze, calmly decided who would be washing the dishes and taking out the trash after the meal.
"I heard that you, Rin, were captured by Kirigakure ninjas during your previous mission? That was really dangerous. It's fortunate that you were rescued, otherwise, you might not have made it back. Did the Kirigakure ninjas do anything to you?"
"Yes, thankfully Feng Ye was there. Otherwise, I might not have returned."
Rin smiled at Feng Ye and said, "Kirigakure wanted to use me to destroy Konoha, so now I've been ordered to stay here with Feng Ye and be under his constant supervision."
Kurenai tilted her head and said, "You're under house arrest... So, you're still not completely out of danger."
"Cough... Cough..."
Kakashi coughed a couple of times, unable to hold back, and said, "I'm done eating. I'll head back to my room to rest."
Before leaving, he shot Feng Ye a 'good luck' look.
Feng Ye glanced at him and said, "Don't sleep too early. I'll have a task for you later."
After Kakashi left, only three people remained in the living room. Rin and Kurenai continued to chat happily about their missions, appearing to have a good relationship.
"I'm done eating."
Kurenai Yuhi put down her chopsticks.
Rin followed suit, smiling as she said, "I'm finished too. Let me walk you home."
Kurenai turned to Feng Ye, "My father and mother are still on a mission, and I don't really want to go back alone. Can I stay over at your place for the night?"
Rin tilted her head, "Eh? Wouldn't that be inappropriate since you're a girl?"
"It's fine. You're staying here too, aren't you?" Kurenai replied with a charming smile.
Rin spread her hands, "I was ordered to stay here, so even though it's embarrassing, there's not much I can do about it."
Kurenai nodded, "That's why I want to keep you company. It won't be awkward with me around... So, Feng Ye, is it okay?"
Feng Ye, who had been focused on eating, looked up as he noticed their gazes on him. After finishing his last mouthful, he calmly said, "If someone stays here, one of us will have to sleep on the sofa. But it'll be perfect for a game of mahjong. Hmm, I have something to discuss with Kakashi. You two chat first."
As he spoke, Feng Ye walked towards Kakashi's room.
Kakashi was lying on his bed, reading a book.
When he saw Feng Ye enter, he sat up, "I'm surprised you can stay so calm even in this situation."
"What's there to panic about?" Feng Ye gave Kakashi a strange look before sitting at the edge of the bed, his gaze calm as he looked at Kakashi. His voice was indifferent as he asked, "Did Minato ask you to monitor my actions and report back to him?"
The moment these words left his mouth, the atmosphere in the room froze.
Kakashi's hand holding the book stiffened slightly.
Feng Ye looked at him calmly.
After a few seconds of eye contact, Kakashi ultimately gave in, "Yes... But it's just routine reporting, mainly to keep an eye on Rin's current state."
Indeed, Minato had asked Kakashi to report on Rin's situation and include any information on Feng Ye as well. Kakashi had been conflicted about this, unsure if he should tell Feng Ye.
Now that Feng Ye had already noticed, there was no point in hiding it, as he knew he couldn't keep secrets from Feng Ye.
Feng Ye studied Kakashi for a few seconds, then suddenly smiled faintly, "I thought you were going to lie to me for the first time."
In truth, he hadn't discovered Kakashi's actions.
Rather, he had sensed a slight abnormality in Kakashi's behavior.
As someone well-versed in psychology, Feng Ye was highly sensitive to unnatural body language, especially from those close to him. He could easily detect even the slightest hint of strangeness.
From there, it wasn't difficult to infer that Kakashi had received a difficult order, and it wasn't hard to guess the content of that order, though he wasn't sure if the order had come from Hiruzen Sarutobi or Minato Namikaze.
"..."
Kakashi fell silent for a moment.
He wanted to say that Minato was probably just concerned about Rin's situation, but he knew he would be lying to himself. Perhaps Minato, as the Hokage, simply wanted to be aware of everything happening in the village, and his interest in Feng Ye wasn't hostile. However, it was undeniable that being asked to report on someone implied a lack of trust.
"Remember this, Kakashi."
Feng Ye stood up and walked towards the door, "No matter what happens, I will always be your big brother."
With those words left hanging in the air, Feng Ye left.
Kakashi remained silent for a few seconds before murmuring to himself, his eyes on the door Feng Ye had just walked through, "I know."
As Feng Ye returned to the living room after leaving Kakashi's room, he found Rin and Kurenai clearing the dining table and washing the dishes. He tilted his head in mild surprise.
He had been planning to call Kakashi to help with the chores.
Well, this worked out too.
(End of Chapter)
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