NABC Chapter 219 Even if they realize it, do they still not want to wake up?
Chapter 219 Even if they realize it, do they still not want to wake up?
Chapter 219 Even if you realize it, do you still not want to wake up?
Takita was caught in a strange dream. When the boy opened his eyes, he found himself back in the territory of the Hagoromo clan.
"What's going on? I wasn't..."
Takita scratched his head, feeling an intense headache. He couldn't remember what he had been doing.
All he knew was that he didn't seem to belong here.
Within the territory of the Feathered Robe Clan, familiar buildings stood in rows, and clansmen were busy with their own tasks, creating a peaceful scene.
The morning sun had just risen, and a gentle breeze was blowing from the distant horizon; it looked like it was going to be a nice day.
"Is this...home?"
Takita stood up and straightened his clothes. He realized that he was wearing the casual clothes that he used to wear at home.
Just as he was wondering what had happened, a familiar but anxious voice came from behind him.
"Young Master! What are you still standing here for? Have you forgotten? Today is the task assigned by the clan leader; we need to prepare to welcome the guests from the Uchiha clan!"
Ah-Kuan, panting, wiped the sweat from his forehead and urged with a frown.
"guest?"
Takita was even more confused. He had no recollection of having any guests today... and who were the Uchiha's guests?
Didn't everyone move to the same village?
Hmm? Wait a minute...
It was only then that Takita realized that he clearly remembered everyone making peace, building the village together, and getting through the most difficult part of the war together...
Seeing Takita's dazed expression, A-Kuan didn't know what to say. He sighed helplessly, took Takita's hand, and walked towards Takita's residence.
In his memory, this young master was no pushover.
Takita increasingly felt that his current state was more like a dream, and that everything before him was an illusion.
At least, although his mind seemed to be deliberately blurred by some force, it was clear that he did not belong here, at least not for now.
However, he didn't know how to escape. Everything around him was so real, so he decided to... go and take a look first.
"Oh...okay..."
Takita nodded and quickly followed Kuan's footsteps, returning to his room to change his clothes as instructed.
"Young Master, hurry up, the Uchiha people should be here soon."
Ah-Kuan kept glancing out the window, his eyes clearly showing his anxiety.
After all, the clan leader had instructed that starting today, Takita would gradually take over the clan's affairs, and the first hurdle, welcoming guests, was not too difficult.
It's said that the Uchiha "delegation" that came to visit also included the youngest son of the current Uchiha clan head, Uchiha Tajima. Since they are the same age, the clan head will likely want to foster a good relationship between them.
Of course, this is A-Kuan's opinion. In his view, this is the only reasonable explanation for the clan chief's decision.
Takita didn't say anything, he just quietly changed his clothes and followed A-Kuan to the gate of the clan's territory.
Looking at the lush forest before him and listening to the rustling of the wind and grass around him, his mood became unusually calm.
Time passed by, and as everyone gradually noticed that the young clan leader was unusually quiet today, before they could think much about it, a commotion came from the depths of the forest in front of them.
Swah——
The next second, several ninjas dressed in black with high collars suddenly appeared at the entrance of the Feathered Robe Clan's territory.
They all had black hair, stood ramrod straight, and gripped various weapons tightly in their hands, appearing to be extremely vigilant.
Both sides breathed a sigh of relief upon seeing each other's ninjas. When Ah-Kuan saw the distinctive red in the other's eyes, he waved his hand, indicating that everyone could welcome the guests.
However, at this moment, Takita was completely stunned. The pair of dark and bright eyes that were looking at him at eye level, as well as that familiar face, made him tremble all over.
"You...you...Yan Yi? What are you doing here?"
Takita's voice stammered as his consciousness pieced together the memories that had been obscured.
This is... the scene of their first meeting. And now, it's being recreated in this way.
The black-haired boy whose name was called was stunned for a moment, then his eyes were filled with vigilance and defensiveness. The ninjas behind him also got into fighting stances.
The Uchiha people dared not let their guard down, after all, the relationship between the two clans was very delicate. The other side's young master was clearly meeting their own third young master for the first time, yet he called out the third young master's name so clearly.
A-Kuan's expression changed, and he immediately shouted, "Misunderstanding! Our clan chief and the clan chief of the noble family have corresponded, which is why they told Young Master Takita!"
"what?"
Everyone present was stunned, and Takita then realized that he had let something slip.
Right, Yan Yi doesn't recognize me now, this is the first time we've met, isn't it?
As for the others, they were temporarily convinced by this unverifiable lie, after all... it sounded reasonable enough.
Ah Kuan, the person involved, acted very enthusiastically, but inwardly he was in a real bind. The young master was acting very strangely today; not only was he eerily quiet, but he also pulled this stunt.
He certainly didn't know if Takita knew about the other party. Logically, he shouldn't have told him, right? Could it be that the clan leader forgot?
Before he could think too much, the tense atmosphere on the scene was temporarily eased, and then they welcomed the other party into the clan's territory.
Moreover, they must treat them well. Most importantly, these Uchiha clan members cannot have any problems, otherwise the Hagoromo clan will be in trouble.
Perhaps that's exactly what Uchiha Tajima was thinking, which is why he dared to send his precious youngest son here.
Now that he had entered the clan's territory, Yan Yi finally put away his earlier vigilance and defensiveness. Although he had been on guard, seeing that the other person was his age and didn't seem like a bad person, he gradually started chatting with Takita.
"Hello, if I remember correctly... this is the first time we've met. You even know my name?"
Yan Yi moved closer to Takita, blinked his big eyes, and asked curiously.
Takita felt like his heart was on fire. This Genichi... wasn't the real Genichi. In other words, was all of this an illusion?
"Ah...yes, just like Ah Kuan said, I knew your name beforehand..."
Takita seemed a little distracted, but he still answered seriously.
Memories are being reopened...
Takita's mind gradually cleared. He realized that he wasn't here before, and that he seemed to be going through some kind of test... What could it be?
His thoughts stopped there; he couldn't remember, but it must have been very important.
The Yan Yi standing before me looked so much like the one I remembered; they were practically identical.
The way he blinked, his voice, that hint of kindness and curiosity in him—why were they so similar?
“Um… this is your first time here. Although it’s not as bustling as your Uchiha area, it’s still pretty good. After the meeting, I’ll take you around.” Takita composed himself and said to Yan Yi.
Just like he remembered... Takita didn't hear a word of what was said at the meeting; his gaze inevitably remained fixed on Yan Yi.
Unlike the love at first sight of the past, this time there was something more hidden in his eyes...
I remember the first time we met, I couldn't help but pinch his cheek... but I didn't this time.
Feeling a little uneasy under Takita's gaze, Takita, as usual, pulled Yan Yi out of the meeting room and went to a quiet place in the clan's territory to chat.
The two chatted, finding plenty to talk about, and the sound of wind chimes rustling in the breeze made the atmosphere even more harmonious.
Yan Yi started talking more frequently, seemingly because she had opened up.
"I've heard of you. Everyone says... you're a mischievous boy, but now it seems you're quite different from the rumors."
Yan Yi sat lazily on the steps of the corridor, her hands behind her back, gazing at the distant sky with a slight smile on her lips.
Takita sat beside him, his eyes filled with complex emotions.
Yan Yi... even though it's fake, but...
"Is...is that so? Haha...maybe. I don't know what other people think of me, it doesn't matter to me..."
Takita lowered his head, looking at his tangled fingers, and responded softly.
It's so real, and so beautiful...
He had fantasized countless times about how wonderful it would be if he could do it all over again, how wonderful it would be if he could really have Yan Yi... But clearly, he should have moved on long ago.
If people could forget the past so easily, why would such a fantastical illusion appear before their eyes?
This illusion is so real that even knowing it's an illusion, one can still become immersed in it.
......
On the throne in Ryuchi Cave, the white-haired White Snake Immortal puffed on a pipe, her eyes darting about, lost in thought.
"Immortal... this little guy's inner knot... or rather, his inner weakness, seems not so easy to overcome."
Princess Tatsumi asked tentatively, after all, although Takita quickly realized it was an illusion, he still didn't want to wake up...
If things continue like this, failure is very likely.
"No rush... I think there's still plenty of time... After all, this little guy has already completely absorbed the Sage Chakra you injected into him... That's quite rare in the history of Ryuchi Cave, isn't it?"
After the White Snake Immortal finished speaking, he gently tapped the pipe in his hand, slowly narrowed his eyes, and remained calm and composed, as if he was not worried about the future outcome at all.
Seeing this, Princess Tsurugi said no more and simply waited patiently.