Naruto: I am Uchiha Shirou-Chapter 241: Naruto: I am Uchiha Shirou []

Year 51 of Konoha.

The situation on Konoha's battlefield was greatly improving. With Kirigakure continually retreating, Konoha was able to allocate more forces to support other battlefronts.

Kikyo Mountain.

Once a main battlefield, Kikyo Mountain had now become a logistical support point for Konoha against the three major ninja villages: Kumogakure, Iwagakure, and Sunagakure.

"Lord Shirou and Lady Tsunade are nominated for the position of Fourth Hokage."

As the clouds of war were about to dissipate, countless Konoha ninjas stationed at the Kikyo Mountain outpost began showing long-lost smiles on their faces.

"Samui, do you need to be this excited?"

Mabui, grinning widely, teased Samui, who was already showing signs of maturity. However, Mabui herself couldn't suppress the smile on her lips.

Samui smiled as she raised her chin and said, "Mabui, maybe you should take a look at yourself first. Look at your smile before teasing me."

With a smile on her face, Samui drew the short blade from her waist. The bright blade reflected Mabui's smiling face.

Mabui waved her hand in amusement. Normally calm and composed, it was rare for her to feel this happy. Only when a voice came from within the tent did the two stop their exchange and walk inside.

Inside the tent, Yugito Nii, who was lying on the bed, blushed as she saw the two enter. Her appearance at the moment was less than dignified.

"Lord Shirou!"

Mabui and Samui respectfully bowed to Shirou upon entering, their eyes deeply filled with admiration.

"Take it easy. The seal has been reinforced again. The previous fluctuation of chakra in your body was likely caused by the power of the curse mark, which drew out some of the tailed beast's chakra."

Shirou, smiling, slowly lifted his hand from Yugito's abdomen, where the seal had been reinforced once more.

Yugito, lying on the bed, had her pale, delicate skin flushed red. Her usually aloof eyes were now misty.

"Thank you, Lord Shirou."

Her voice trembled as she spoke. Yugito felt her whole body burning up. Her rolled-up shirt revealed her pale abdomen, where the intricate sealing patterns glowed faintly.

This sight brought smiles to the faces of Mabui and Samui, who had just entered the tent.

"You two, come here. I will apply the curse marks on you again..."

Inside the tent, Mabui and Samui's faces also flushed red as they felt the warmth on their necks. Although there was a slight sting, the strange sensation in their hearts made their faces even redder. They finally understood what Yugito had experienced earlier.

After Yugito lowered her shirt and got down from the bed, she looked at her two companions with a slightly regretful expression.

She couldn't help but touch the black, three-tomoe curse mark on her neck. Although the process of adapting to the curse mark had been painful for her body, in her heart, she thoroughly enjoyed the sensation.

"You've now mastered the first state of the curse mark's power. As for the second state, you're still lacking. Don't be too hasty..."

Shirou solemnly reminded the three of them. The power of the curse mark, with the aid of Tsunade's precious medicinal formulas, had become a symbol of his direct subordinates.

Not only these three, but even Kakashi Hatake, Shisui Uchiha, Might Guy, and some elites from the Uchiha clan had received the curse mark.

As Shirou was giving his instructions, Mabui, the leader among the three, reached out with her trembling hand and gently massaged Shirou's shoulder. Her face was flushed, and the other two, upon seeing this, turned even redder.

Witnessing this, Shirou froze briefly before shaking his head with a smile. He gently reassured them:

"Let me guess, this was Mikoto's idea, wasn't it?"

Although the curse mark and the medicinal formula were sufficient, Mikoto insisted that the three women personally come to Yoru each time for the application of the curse marks.

He wasn't a fool; Mikoto's intentions were clear. She wanted to bind the hearts and bodies of these three women completely to him.

"Lord Shirou... it was Lady Mikoto who suggested it, but we are also willing..."

Normally composed, Mabui's voice quivered slightly despite her efforts to remain calm.

Shirou glanced at the three women, then smiled, stepping forward to gently pat each of their heads. With a doting laugh, he said:

"Let's wait a bit longer. If you still feel this way in the future, I will invite you to my room..."

A moment later, the three women, their faces burning, left the tent. Normally lively, the three now exchanged awkward glances, their eyes betraying their embarrassment.

They hurried back to their tent.

"Mabui-nee, tell us, what was it like massaging Lord Shirou's shoulders? Are they really strong?"

Back in their tent, Samui's eyes sparkled with excitement. Despite the shyness in her gaze, her bold personality left the other two speechless.

"If you're so bold, why didn't you do it earlier?"

"I wanted to, but I was afraid Lord Shirou would be angry..."

"Yugito, you spent so much time alone with Lord Shirou..."

The three teased and joked with each other, their laughter filling the tent. Finally, Mabui lay down on her bed, wiping the sweat from her forehead, her gaze distant.

"Although this was Lady Mikoto's arrangement and our destiny, I have no regrets."

Hearing these heartfelt words, the usually quiet Yugito also nodded firmly, her expression resolute.

"I still remember how we were bullied in Kumogakure. Those memories are vivid. But now, we've met Lord Shirou..."

Samui looked at the other two and shook her head with a teasing smile:

"Lord Shirou's ambitions go far beyond this. We still need to work hard on our training..."

While the three women were conversing in their tent, back in Shirou's tent:

"Mikoto, they're still so young..."

"Young? They're much older than we were back then, aren't they? They're not too young..."

Faced with Shirou's exasperation, Mikoto smiled gently. Her soft voice, however, left him speechless.

"They're not too young, and the Uchiha clan has raised them, giving them so many resources. If they were ordinary Jonin, it might be different. But Mabui's space-time ninjutsu talent and Yugito's tailed beast chakra..."

Mikoto's calm voice revealed an undeniable truth.

From the beginning, her purpose in nurturing them had been clear. She never hid it from them. They were her gift to Shirou, her way of building his power. And when it came to women, Mikoto was well aware: winning their hearts alone wasn't enough.

"They're still young. But Konan isn't, right?"

Mikoto's gentle smile left Shirou feeling a mix of emotions. Truly, the wisdom of the older sisters never failed.

"Marry a virtuous wife, and take concubines for beauty."

At that moment, Shirou deeply understood the wisdom in those words.

Mikoto, Tsunade, and Kushina were shining examples of virtue and support.

"This time, Tsunade and Kushina are already at the border waiting. Let's prepare to set out as well."

Shirou shook his head with a smile, feeling a deep gratitude toward Mikoto. Perhaps only with her could he truly share everything.

"Yes, the ninjas have been summoned under the guise of reinforcements. Even they are unaware of the true nature of this mission, so there's no risk of any leaks."

Mikoto, ever the capable partner, carefully explained the preparations for this operation. Her trust in Yoru was matched only by her gratitude.

In the twisted worldview of the ninja world, women are seen merely as appendages. Once married, no matter how strong a woman is, she is expected to stay home, supporting her husband and raising children.

However, Shirou is a different kind of person. He delegates authority to the extreme. The power of the Uchiha clan, the police force, the medical unit, and even the intelligence division—he rarely meddles in any of it.

He even leaves the training of direct successors in the hands of others.

Shirou deeply understands one crucial principle: professional matters should be handled by professionals. In a world where power can destroy the heavens and the earth, his focus is solely on continuous training to master the strongest of powers. With that, his authority remains unshaken.

Bothering with all these other things? No matter how well they're done, in the face of absolute strength, they are nothing more than paper tigers.

"Alright, in that case, prepare to act. Let's end this war as quickly as possible."

...

Under the cover of night, a group of over 500 ninjas moved swiftly through the forest near Kikyo Mountain, their figures flickering in the darkness as they left the area.

Under the faint moonlight that filtered through the forest, the Konoha ninjas looked at the sheer number of people in astonishment.

"Shizuka? Why are you here?"

"Nobita, you too? I received a last-minute order..."

"Same here..."

As the Konoha ninjas exchanged glances, surprise was evident on their faces.

At the same time, with their keen observational skills, this group of ninjas realized something shocking: all the ninjas participating in this mission were elites.

Leading them was none other than Uchiha Shirou, along with the most elite hundred-man reserve unit. With their combined strength, even a fool could tell that something big was about to happen.

"No one is allowed to use summoning beasts or leave any traces. Obey the highest confidentiality protocol."

As the group moved swiftly, members of the reserve unit kept a close watch on them, monitoring each other as well. Orders were given to ensure mutual supervision.

This level of preparation was enough to make everyone realize that this was an operation of the highest secrecy.

Over 500 Konoha ninjas moved in complete silence, their shadows flickering rapidly. Even the animals of the forest barely noticed their presence before the figures vanished into the darkness.

By the next day, the group had reached the border.

"There's someone ahead!"

"Stay alert. Those are our people."

Upon reaching their destination, the Konoha ninjas were stunned to see the dense gathering of allied ninjas hidden within the forest—over a thousand of them.

Similarly, the other group of ninjas was equally shocked by the arrival of so many reinforcements. This mission was a major one.

"Shirou!"

After confirming each other's identities, both sides finally lowered their guard. Just as everyone breathed a sigh of relief, a flash of red darted out excitedly.

In an instant, Kushina Uzumaki leaped from a tree and hung onto Shirou's neck, chattering excitedly with a bright smile.

"Shirou, you've been gone for so long! Finally, you're here. And Sistor Mikoto too!"

On another tree, Mikoto, accustomed to Kushina's lively behavior, simply smiled and nodded.

"How many ninja units have assembled?"

"To avoid detection by spies, Lady Tsunade managed to gather about 900 ninjas. Combined with our forces, we now have 1,500 in total. That should be enough."

As Shirou, Kushina, and Mikoto spoke, the Konoha ninjas gathered in the forest suppressed their curiosity and calmly prepared for battle.

It wasn't until Shirou's temporary role as commander was revealed and his one-hundred-man reserve unit nodded solemnly that orders began to be issued.

"All units, rest for 30 minutes. Replenish chakra and hydrate. Sensory ninjas will rotate on 24-hour guard duty. This isn't just to detect the enemy—no one in our group is allowed to leave, not even a single insect."

Even now, the ninjas didn't know what their mission was.

Under the towering trees, the ninja figures looked like tiny insects. Standing on a wide tree trunk, Shirou unfolded a map and summoned the jonin from the group to assign their missions.

"This operation is top secret. We have reliable intel that the Hidden Cloud Village is preparing to team up with the Hidden Stone Village for another surprise attack. The plan is as follows..."

As Shirou's voice echoed, the Jonin couldn't help but feel a chill, followed by a surge of anger.

Especially Might Duy, who had recently been promoted to jonin. Dressed in his signature green jumpsuit, he was brimming with fury.

"The war is almost over, yet the Cloud and Stone ninjas don't want peace for Konoha... For this operation, we'll set an ambush here. Tsunade's main force will also be involved..."

As Shirou solemnly outlined the battle plan, the jonin nodded in agreement.

Once the plan was finalized, the Jonin dispersed to relay the orders.

"Shirou, here's what you asked me to make."

After the serious discussion ended, Kushina's playful personality immediately resurfaced. She excitedly pulled out a rare chakra-sealing tag from her ninja pouch. The tag was inscribed with mysterious sealing symbols.

Seeing the tag, Shirou was momentarily stunned.

"Kushina, didn't you give this to Kakashi already?"

Kushina pouted and replied with a hint of arrogance, "He's your student, not mine."

Shirou couldn't help but smile indulgently at her response, glancing affectionately at both Kushina and Mikoto.

"Kakashi, because your Sharingan can't be deactivated, it's causing excessive chakra consumption. Given your current age and chakra reserves, this sealing tag will help."

With a smile, Shirou handed the sealing tag to Kakashi. This tag functioned similarly to the one used by Ao of the Hidden Mist to seal his Byakugan. By sealing the Sharingan when not in use, it would prevent unnecessary chakra depletion.

"Thank you, Shirou-sensei!"

Kakashi, no fool, fully understood the value of such a sealing tag. The materials alone were a hundred times more expensive than regular chakra paper, not to mention the rare sealing techniques embedded within.

"This was meticulously crafted by Kushina."

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Shirou made sure to emphasize Kushina's contribution, prompting her to immediately puff up with pride. She glared at Kakashi and said:

"Little Kakashi, this was a special request from Shirou. It cost me a ton of rare materials. Don't forget, your sensei will pay for it!"

Mikoto, standing nearby, smiled gently, her eyes curving in amusement. Kushina had grown increasingly clever.

Shiroiu immediately saw through her intentions. Kushina was subtly using this gesture to enhance his image as a leader, just as Mikoto and Tsunade had done before. They were all gradually pushing Shirou to the forefront while quietly stepping back themselves.

"Thank you, Lady Kushina! Thank you, Lady Mikoto!" (PS: Kakashi here, Sensei no Okusan, used term for Sensei's wives to Mikoto and Kushina,)

Despite being only 14 years old, Kakashi, who had avoided falling into darkness thanks to Shirou's guidance, had already developed a sharp mind and keen observational skills.

Sure enough, Kushina and Mikoto—both from prestigious backgrounds and never lacking in resources—were visibly pleased by Kakashi's respectful words.

Seeing this, Shirou couldn't help but feel speechless. Since when had Kakashi become so smooth-tongued?

Kushina let out a tsundere snort, but it was obvious she didn't reject it. The corners of her mouth curled into a smile, that could not be suppressed no matter how hard she tried. Meanwhile, Mikoto smiled warmly, fully accepting the title.

Kakashi, sensing the mood, tactfully leaped to a distant tree branch.

"Kakashi, just now, you called Lady Kushina and Lady Mikoto? Aren't you afraid of making them angry?"

As soon as he returned, Shisui Uchiha gave Kakashi a look of concern, as though worried for him, while Might Guy nodded nervously in agreement.

"Yeah, Kakashi, isn't that risky?"

Seeing the anxious and concerned expressions of both Shisui and Might Guy, Kakashi was left speechless. He hadn't noticed how foolish these two companions of his were until now. Today, he finally realized.

The difference between people... sometimes really is enormous.

"Idiots."

For once, Kakashi uttered the word bluntly, dragging Shisui into it as well. The two of them widened their eyes as if silently asking, "Kakashi, what do you mean by that?!"

However, Kakashi remained unmoved. He simply lowered his head, placing a sealing tag on the back of his forehead protector before pulling it down to cover his Sharingan.

With a quick hand sign, the Sharingan was sealed, and the constant chakra drain finally ceased. Kakashi let out a quiet sigh of relief.

"Shisui, Guy, remember this: in private, it's perfectly fine to call them 'Master Wives.' You can even call Lady Tsunade that if you want."

Kakashi fixed them with his signature dead-fish eye, rolling it at the two of them. However, Might Guy's reaction was to widen his eyes and shake his head frantically in refusal.

"Kakashi, I don't want to get beaten to death by Lady Tsunade!"

Shisui, on the other hand, froze for a moment before a look of realization dawned on his face. His expression immediately turned to one of shock. Seeing Kakashi's calm nod only made him more astonished—he was completely floored.

At the same time, Shisui and Kakashi exchanged a glance, then both of them silently turned their heads to look at their Sensei off in the distance, who was chatting with his two wives.

Their eyes couldn't help but show admiration. The only one still clueless was Might Guy, who thought Kakashi was just teasing him. He had no idea that Kakashi was trying to guide him along the path of understanding.

Some things can't be taught with mere words.