Note: If you want the continuity of this story consider to join Pãtreon/Flokixy to access advance Chapters and To Support The Daily Update
Pay one time and unlock the full story and Future Chapters from the shop
When Rong Lin first heard those descriptions, he almost burst out laughing. Am I not an adult, for goodness sake?
Yet, it was true, just as others said: an eight-year-old body with the wisdom and thoughts of a thirty-year-old adult.
It wasn't just that. Anyone familiar with him would notice that Rong Lin's every action and gesture was indistinguishable from an adult's.
"I'm not interested in hearing about clan support. Everyone here is a sensible person. I just want to know, what benefits will I get if I return to the Uchiha clan?"
Uchiha clan support? That's nonsense! You can't even fool ghosts with that. At most, it's just verbal support and a few conveniences. As for the full support of a major clan, that's impossible!
Instead of discussing such vague and ethereal support, it would be more practical to talk about tangible benefits.
As for the gap between the Uchiha clan and Tsunade, even though Tsunade was powerful and held a special status, the difference between an individual and an entire clan was truly vast.
"I can approve the number of times you enter the clan ancestral hall. Secondly, I will arrange for Izumi to provide you with special guidance. From my observation, although your Sharingan has evolved to three tomoe due to your exceptional talent, your use of genjutsu is quite rusty, isn't it?
Besides this, there will still be other forms of help, such as comrades, and even a partner."
"If you return to the Uchiha clan, you won't have to worry about life's difficulties. The clan will arrange everything for you. As long as you continue to endure, everything will be worth it."
Uchiha Fugaku slowly and steadily listed the benefits he could offer. In truth, they weren't really benefits, but rather standard treatment.
If one were to call them benefits, it was a bit of a stretch. For him, the esteemed Uchiha clan head, to lower himself to say such things was already extremely rare.
This was also because Uchiha Fugaku had just become clan head, and his position wasn't stable. If he were given a few years to develop, expecting him to do the same thing again would be practically dreaming.
The practical help he needed was what Rong Lin required right now; he was short on money!
Outsiders wouldn't know, but Rong Lin himself was keenly aware. Without clan support, he didn't receive much reward for his missions, forcing him to meticulously calculate every ninja tool he used. Who knew why those damn things were so expensive!
This made Rong Lin want to wipe out the Land of Iron's people countless times. How can your throwing shurikens be so ridiculously expensive?!
Doesn't my brother know I'm broke?
Being a ninja was a money-burning profession. The growth of every ninja required a large amount of financial support. For someone like Rong Lin, who relied solely on himself, the early days were tough.
Apart from funds and other aspects, what Rong Lin lacked most was genjutsu. He hadn't learned many genjutsu from Tsunade. If he wanted to pair it with his Sharingan, the best way was to choose suitable ones from within the Uchiha clan, in addition to using the Sharingan itself.
Rong Lin had come this far primarily by fumbling his way forward. If someone were to guide him, he believed his strength could skyrocket.
As for a partner, several black lines involuntarily appeared on Rong Lin's forehead, and his gaze towards Uchiha Fugaku became odd.
Does that sound like you're trying to send me a beautiful woman?
"Hmph~"
A faint snort rang out. No need to guess, everyone knew who it was. Rong Lin raised an eyebrow, a mischievous smirk appearing on his face, and he feigned surprise, saying:
"Clan Head Uchiha is truly generous to me. I wonder if it's because of her?"
Rong Lin turned his head to look at Uchiha Diqin, who was sitting beside her sister.
Uchiha Fugaku's gaze instantly landed on Uchiha Diqin, causing Uchiha Fugaku to frown. He dared not speak carelessly, because the other party was not only his wife's younger sister, his own sister-in-law; she was also the clan elder's youngest daughter, a treasured pearl, and certainly not an ordinary person.
Uchiha Mikoto showed a surprised expression. She looked at Rong Lin, then at her sister, unable to believe that Rong Lin would actually entertain such an idea.
"What did you say?"
Uchiha Diqin's beautiful eyes widened, unable to believe that this scoundrel would actually set his sights on her.
"Oh, it seems I was misled. How truly disappointing."
The different reactions of the three made Rong Lin's expression fall. The excitement and anticipation on his face vanished, replaced by disappointment and displeasure. He looked at Uchiha Fugaku as if he were looking at a swindler.
"I... I..."
Uchiha Diqin was trembling with anger. If Uchiha Fugaku hadn't been by her side, preventing her from lashing out, she would have certainly made Rong Lin regret it.
"Diqin!!!"
Uchiha Mikoto softly called out, and Uchiha Diqin immediately deflated like a punctured balloon.
"Yes~"
Her voice was drawn out and sounded very unwilling, but in her heart, she had already marked Rong Lin and was determined to make him pay.
"I will consider it. I hope you will also consider it carefully and give me your reply in three days."
Those who could become clan heads were not good people, and Uchiha Fugaku was no exception. He didn't care whether Uchiha Diqin was his sister-in-law; he just found her status a bit troublesome.
"Then I'll take my leave."
The other party had already given him his marching orders. Rong Lin stood up and left the private room with a smile. Before leaving, he deliberately glanced at Uchiha Diqin and silently mouthed:
"You can't escape!"
Uchiha Diqin was so angry she almost flipped the table right then and there.
"Hahahaha..."
Leaving the Immortal Dragon restaurant, Rong Lin burst into laughter on the street. Uchiha Diqin, that little girl, was probably about to cry now!
Hmph, let you jump all you want. Your big brother isn't someone to be trifled with! Hehe, Uchiha Fugaku, what will you choose?
What a pity, he glanced back at the resplendent Immortal Dragon restaurant. Rong Lin could only complain that Uchiha Fugaku was truly stingy, not even offering a meal. How petty.
"Sister, that scoundrel, he actually, actually..."
Rong Lin had guessed correctly; Uchiha Diqin was indeed on the verge of tears at this moment.
How could he be like that? He actually wanted her! This scoundrel was truly detestable!!
"Clan Head."
Uchiha Izumi opened the door and walked in. Uchiha Diqin quickly stopped her complaints and sat down properly.
"Inform the clan, and also, for a while, I want you to accompany him and guide him."
Uchiha Fugaku slowly finished the tea in his cup, then unhurriedly rose and left the private room. The others immediately followed.
"Also, inform the Second Elder that I need to discuss something with him."
"Yes!!!!" Uchiha Izumi respectfully replied.