Reiji's eyes sparkled with a mischievous glint, yet there was a clear determination in his demeanor.
Reiji knew that this was not just a mere game of strategy.
Something much bigger was waiting for Reiji.
...
...
...
Keito suddenly changed his expression.
Keito's usually calm and confident face now showed signs of anxiety, even a hint of panic.
"Wait! Hold on, Reiji!" Keito's voice rose slightly, tension evident in every quick movement of his body.
"I'm sure I can defeat them all, but there are about three thousand of them! Three thousand! Each large village is sending a thousand ninjas. Combined, that could be three thousand people!"
"Even though I know you're strong, their numbers are still overwhelming! And there's a possibility of a Jinchuriki among them! If there is, you could get seriously hurt."
"Think again, Reiji!" Keito hurried towards Reiji, looking at him with deep concern.
There was an unmistakable fear in Keito's gaze.
Keito's anxious expression only showed how much he cared for Reiji.
Reiji stopped, his eyes meeting Keito's with a look full of confidence.
Reiji's face remained calm, yet there was an undeniable resolve.
"Uncle, you know I'm strong. So, I'll be fine," Reiji replied, his voice calm but filled with unwavering confidence.
"If there really is a Jinchuriki among them, they must have already used it to attack."
"But why hasn't there been an attack yet? That means they aren't bringing a Jinchuriki."
"Even if they are hiding a Jinchuriki, I can still escape. Have you forgotten? I can teleport, moving from one place to another in an instant."
"I can return to the village anytime." Reiji stated firmly, his eyes radiating confidence.
"All you need to do now is go to the Research Area with Ise, and bring the Chakra Cannon that has been made."
"Even if there are only a few, that thing is quite effective and has a strong explosive power. With it, you can provide support."
"Uncle Keito, as the Clan Head, your duty is to lead and mobilize the Clan members to defend Uzushio Village. Don't worry about me."
Keito was silent for a moment, his eyes looking at Reiji with deep concern.
There was a tension in the air that made time feel like it had stopped.
Keito took a deep breath, carefully considering Reiji's words.
Slowly, Keito's expression softened, and after what felt like a very long moment, he exhaled.
"Alright," Keito finally replied, his voice lower but filled with reluctance.
"But... make sure you don't get hurt, Reiji."
"I don't want Kasumi, your aunt, who is also my wife, and our two daughters—Karina and Kushina—to be sad and angry with me for letting you get hurt."
"Do you understand?" Keito's face was serious, yet there was a softness within it.
The concern of an uncle and a family member was clearly evident in every word he spoke.
"I understand, Uncle Keito," Reiji replied with a faint smile, though his eyes remained serious, filled with unspoken promises.
"Don't worry, I promise I won't get hurt."
"Good," Keito nodded with a slight smile, though there was still anxiety in his eyes.
"Then, I will go to the Research Area, with Ise, as you said."
Reiji watched Keito leave quickly, then Reiji smiled widely.
A sense of relief flooded Reiji's heart, but it was nothing more than a reminder that this journey was just beginning.
As Reiji walked out of the house, he followed the path that now felt different—quieter, heavier.
Once he reached the beach, the fresh sea breeze swept across Reiji's face, and his gaze remained focused on the vast horizon, where everything could change in an instant.
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