Chapter 540: The Misunderstood Clan

Namikaze Minato didn't know what Ling and the others said next, so he was particularly surprised when they said goodbye. "Is it really okay for you two to act in this condition? I also heard what Ling said before. You are not in the most adaptable physical condition, right?"

"Hahaha! Minato is the type of person who loves to take care of others! You will definitely be a beloved leader in the future!" Uzumaki Yi patted Namikaze Minato's shoulder, "But don't worry about us! We started going to the battlefield when we were still unable to hold a weapon with one hand!

And I always have to use transformation techniques to take on various missions, and sometimes I get tricked by black shops using drugs that dissipate chakra, but it's just because I go back in time and lose a little chakra, it's not a problem at all!"

Ling Momo took a step to distance himself from Xuanwo Yi, "Although most of what you said is the same, I must make it clear that I have never been attacked by that kind of drug."

"Huh? I remember hearing someone say that you were kidnapped by the black market again?"

"I was drunk outside, and I was young and inexperienced so I didn't realize I was drugged in time. And up to now, I have only been drugged twice, and once in my clan."

"So little?! I can't even remember how many times I've been drugged during missions! And every time I woke up, I was in a very dangerous situation!"

Ling looked at Uzumaki Yi's shocked expression and twitched his lips. "...You are alive until now only because of your good physique - if you beg me, I can teach you the art of strengthening your five senses, okay?"

"I appreciate your kindness! But for my normal work, being too observant will cause a lot of trouble! And it will also be a shock to my current lifestyle!"

[It should be a very harsh living situation, why can you say it so easily? ] Namikaze Minato looked at the two people in front of him who were laughing again while chatting, and twitched his mouth obscurely, [And in the Warring States period, the relationship between Uchiha and Uzumaki should have been very tense, right? Or did I remember it wrong? ]

Compared to Minato Namikaze's various thoughts, Uzumaki Naruto's focus was more distorted, "Brother Yi, are you going to separate from us?! Aren't we all looking for the dragon vein? So, so——"

"This won't work, Naruto!" Uzumaki Yi interrupted Uzumaki Naruto, "Everyone has their own path to take, and they all have the freedom to make their own choices. We can't restrict others' actions and will just because of our own inner dependence! I heard you say that the child named Sasuke is the same. People can't really understand each other. If you really regard that child as a friend, then you should try your best to stand in his shoes and think about why he made such a decision!"

"Of course I can understand Sasuke!" Uzumaki Naruto's originally hesitant attitude suddenly became firm, "We are all alone, of course I can understand him!"

"That's just what you think you understand—" Ling frowned slightly, "You were alone from the beginning, and he was loved and then everything was taken away. That's something you have never experienced. How can you understand it? Don't tell me that you think you understand Uchiha just by relying on assumptions from others."

"Ling, that's too much!"

"Is it too much..." Ling sighed, "We Uchiha are sensitive, fragile, and extremely extreme. It is difficult for outsiders to accept and understand us. Hey, Yi, with your understanding of me, do you dare to say that you understand an Uchiha?"

Uzumaki Yi frowned and thought for a moment, "...No, I don't dare - or rather, sometimes I even feel that you, who act so openly, are inexplicable."

"That's it," Ling turned to look at Uzumaki Naruto who was standing there with his fists clenched, "You can be hostile to the Uchiha, or you can get entangled with them, but just don't use your wishful thinking to believe that you can understand the Uchiha, it's ridiculous - let's go, Yi, finish your business and go back quickly."

Uzumaki Yi looked at Ling who turned away, smiled bitterly and patted Uzumaki Naruto's shoulder, "If that child is really important to you, then don't worry about how others judge you, don't be timid and just go for it - I said, Naruto, you are a great kid! Your perseverance and determination will never deceive you!"

"...Ah, I will." Uzumaki Naruto took a deep breath, suddenly raised his head and looked at Ling's gradually receding back, and said in a loud voice, "It's because I never know what my family looks like that I unconsciously make assumptions!"

Ling frowned and half turned to look at Uzumaki Naruto, somewhat confused as to what he wanted to say.

"Because I don't have parents, I thought my parents should be like Iruka-sensei and Kakashi-sensei. Because I don't have brothers, I thought the way brothers get along should be like me, Sasuke, and everyone else. Growing up alone is not what I want. If possible, I also want a mom and dad! Brothers and sisters!"

Uzumaki Naruto looked directly into Ling's eyes, "But I didn't, so I cherish every bond I have. The bond between Sasuke and I was established with great difficulty. No matter what you outsiders say, I will never give up chasing Sasuke!"

Ling opened his eyes slightly, and after a moment, he showed a gentle smile, "Then you'd better keep this attitude towards that child. After all, 80% of Uchiha are easy to deceive. If you pester them a little bit, they will unconsciously soften their hearts, and even stand by you against their will in the end...

As for you, don’t regret provoking Uchiha——Let’s go, Yi, we are all going to leave eventually, don’t give people a sense of dependence and trust too easily. "

"Oh! Right here!" Uzumaki Yi chuckled and patted Uzumaki Naruto's shoulder again. He laughed at his frightened expression, "So? Uchiha is really hard to understand, right? Well, if there is a chance in the future, cross time and space and bring your friends to see me - if I am still alive, I will definitely treat you well! See you then!"

Uzumaki Naruto shook his head and waved vigorously at the two people who were leaving, "Yeah! We must see each other again!"