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Chapter 11 Mom's Insights
"Taking away the young master!?"
Uchiha Hideki nearly dropped the spoon in his hand into the pot.
He forgot about cooking the fish soup and looked at Kazuhiko with a shocked expression.
"What do you have that you can afford to spend 15 taels of silver?!"
15 taels represents a low-intensity A-level mission.
As a Chunin who had lived for millennia, Uchiha Hideki felt that the money was enough to buy his life.
He certainly didn't have this idea because his family was short of money.
In fact, it's the opposite. Eri, the head of the clan, is a rare medical jonin in the Uchiha clan. She has access to top-notch medical resources and can make money faster than by robbery.
As a succubus from the Uchiha clan, Ying Shu was quite wealthy.
As a security officer, his salary was not low.
The fact that He Yan's family was able to build their own house in the center of the clan's territory speaks volumes.
After all, in the Uchiha clan, power and background matter.
but--
As a cook, Ying Shu's family background led him to experience both poverty and resentment towards the rich.
So when he heard his son ask for 15 taels of silver, it was really hard for him to accept.
He even thought he was hallucinating.
15!
This is enough for my allowance for ten years. You are my son, that's true, but what gives you the right to do this?
Uchiha Hideki was internally screaming:
"I can't give it to you, that's all my money!"
Dad's reaction was exactly what He Yan had expected; he remained very calm.
"Dad, calm down. I need this 15 taels for investment. Do you understand investment?"
"I don't know anything!"
Hideki, rarely swearing, rushed to the table:
"All I know about you is that all you do is ask the family for money all day long. You don't do anything productive at your job, you're just a good-for-nothing!"
He turned to Eri, filled with righteous indignation:
"Honey, you can't spoil this brat with everything!"
"His so-called 'psychological clinic,' to put it nicely, pioneered a new medical field. You don't know what people outside say about him; they say he got into the medical system through connections, he... he..."
He channeled his actor persona as the father, looking utterly heartbroken:
"He's ruining your shining image, honey! Now when we go out and people ask me, 'What does your son do for a living?' I'm too embarrassed to say he's a medical ninja!"
Blackie had opened his eyes at some point, his amber pupils fixed on the zookeeper as he spoke eloquently, determined to say something fair:
"15 taels is enough for Lady Eri to eat watermelons for three years, meow~"
That's enough for me to eat fish for a year, meow~
The discussion concluded with each family member expressing their opinion.
The person in charge, Eri, finally raised her beautiful double eyelids, ignoring her husband, Hideki, and instead turned her gaze to Kazuhiko, her eyes calm but scrutinizing.
"reason."
One word, concise and powerful, perfectly showcasing the demeanor of the head of the household.
Kazuhiko cleared his throat, knowing it was time to put his acting skills to the test.
"Mom," he took a deep breath and gave what he thought was a sincere and slightly shy smile.
"Actually, I want to date Kurenai Yuhi."
Most of the time, lies are the truth.
"puff--"
Ying Shu almost spat out a mouthful of blood.
Eri paused slightly on the wooden skewer in her hand, and the watermelon slice slid off and fell back into the fruit plate.
Black Charcoal turned to Kazuhiko without blinking, stopped wagging its tail, and its cat ears stood up with a "whoosh," instantly switching into gossip mode.
The ninja world cannot exist without the Eight Trigrams, just as the West cannot exist without Jerusalem.
You've probably heard of "Old Lady Kurenai," right?
He Yan felt ashamed as he reached out for money, and spoke rapidly:
"A leading figure in Konoha's genjutsu department, a special jonin, single, three years older than me, mature and intelligent, and as beautiful and charming as you, Mom—"
"stop."
Eri put down the wooden stick and slowly wiped the corner of her mouth with a tissue.
"continue."
He Yan's eyes lit up; he knew there was hope.
In the precocious world of Naruto, if it were criminalized for a parent's child not to find a partner and get married, Kazuhiko, who was still single at 18, would be conservatively estimated to be single for at least ten years.
"I want 15 ryo to hire Kurenai Yuhi to teach me illusion magic and create the conditions for contact."
"At the same time, I want to use our 'Illusion Seal' secret technique to exchange with her for the family illusion technique of the Sunset Clan."
"Think about it, Mom, this money isn't wasted. It's actually a gift to your future daughter-in-law, so we win. And the ninjutsu we get in exchange will eventually be learned by our Uchiha people, so we still win."
Kazuhiko looked certain:
"Your son is a genius, he's winning like crazy!"
From the kitchen came the sound of Eiki's heartbreak:
"I think you're throwing good money after bad! As an Uchiha, hiring outsiders to teach you genjutsu and exchanging secret techniques, and you call yourself a genius? What a disgrace to your family..."
Eri ignored him, stared at Kazuhiko for a few seconds, and suddenly spoke:
"You like women older than you."
It's not a question, but a statement.
Kazuhiko was taken aback, then said awkwardly:
"Older people are better at taking care of others."
Actually, age doesn't really matter to him; he's a huge fan of Hinata. But three years is still a bit too early.
Of course, if Kazuhiko isn't picky, Tsunade isn't out of the question either.
Hmm... the leg shadows and water shadows are also quite nice.
Eri stared at her son without saying a word; clearly, this reason was not enough to convince her.
Kazuhiko felt immense pressure, scratched his head, and continued to organize his thoughts:
"Kurenai Yuhi is a genjutsu expert, which will be of great help to my psychological diagnosis. Mom, you know me; there are many Sharingan genjutsu techniques that I simply can't learn. Learning the Yuhi clan's genjutsu will also help me improve my strength, right?"
He spoke in a grand and dignified manner, but how could Eri not know who her son was?
Three months was simply not enough time for Kazuhiko to change his image in Eri's mind.
In Eri's eyes: Kazuhiko is still that 18-year-old medical genin, his friends are "excellent," he needs to ask his family for money, and...
"You're not obsessed with Tsunade anymore?"
Eri raised an eyebrow, carefully observing her son's reaction.
Kazuhiko was a little taken aback.
I'm a seasoned football fan, and I watch games very rationally, okay? I don't have any crushes on any particular player.
I appreciate anyone who has excellent skills.
He remained completely calm and composed.
"Mom, that's admiration, pure admiration. Lady Tsunade is one of the legendary Sannin, incredibly powerful, it's perfectly normal for me to admire her."
"So normal that you even call out 'Tsunade-neechan' in your dreams?"
"..."
He Yan was sweating profusely, feeling like he could dig a house out of his toes.
Snow in June! I'm innocent!
Why should I pay the price for what the original owner did?
I never thought about conquering Tsunade, raising Hinata, or falling in love with the beauties of the ninja world.
The excuse that I hired Kurenai Yuhi as a maid to pursue a romantic relationship was just that—an excuse.
I have no interest in women!
My mother has a really deep misunderstanding about me.
Ying Shu then leaned over, his face full of gossip: "Is that so?"
"Dad, shut up!"
Eri finally smiled, a knowing smile playing on her lips, and delivered her conclusion:
"You prefer older members of the opposite sex."
"I don't!"
"You like mature women, like Tsunade. That's why you publicly express your 'support' for her, and now you've set your sights on Kurenai Yuhi."
Eri counted on her fingers, "Kurenai is three years older than you, a mature woman, and very strong. She has Tsunade's shadow in her."
Kazuhiko opened his mouth, but found he couldn't refute it.
Because the original owner of this body truly admired Tsunade; after all, you can't hide your feelings for someone.
"However," Eri changed the subject, "Kurenai Yuhi is indeed a good choice."
He Yan's eyes lit up. Was he going to get more money?
"Born into a small ninja clan, with no complicated family background, possessing outstanding talent in illusion techniques, and having a gentle and easy-to-control personality."
Eri looked like she was evaluating a product.
"If this marriage can be arranged, it will benefit not only you but also our Uchiha clan. I can provide the funds."
Kazuhiko:……
Mom's insightful opinion!
Stop talking about money, what about the copyright to ninjutsu?
……