Naruto: The Beautiful Uchiha is Actually Me?

Chapter 32 What's the rush?

When Ban returned home to get ready to pick up his younger brother, he was surprised to find that his brother had already gone home.

However, Yan Yi looked a bit strange; she was squatting on the bed hugging her legs, and looked like she had suffered some kind of injustice...

Ban asked, "Yan Yi? What are you doing at home today? I was just about to pick you up..."

"elder brother...?"

Yan Yi looked up listlessly at Ban, forcing a smile...

"Brother, I was expelled by my teacher, so I didn't cultivate today. Father has arranged a new teacher for me tomorrow..."

Ban was somewhat confused. Had Yan Yi done something wrong?

However, Ban then walked to the bedside, patted his younger brother's head, and comforted him with a relaxed expression: "That's good too. That old man went too far. Yan Yi, your injuries haven't healed since you started training with him."

Yan Yi slumped her head and shook it, seemingly feeling no better.

Yan Yi spent the whole day thinking about things. He really didn't know where he went wrong, and... although his father didn't blame him, Yan Yi still felt that he hadn't done enough.

Ban was also in a dilemma. Of course, he didn't want his precious younger brother to continue suffering those cruel tortures, but Yan Yi looked listless...

"Well, maybe that old man is too proud to admit you've finished your homework..."

Ban scratched his head, recalling Yan Yi's recent progress in cultivation.

It has to be said that Yan Yi is much more capable than his contemporaries. Although he doesn't know more than two ninjutsu, his basic skills are already very solid.

Upon hearing this, Yan Yi's eyes regained a little light. He had considered this possibility himself, but he was not sure and was afraid that he was just deceiving himself.

"Really... Brother Madara, were you like this when you were training before?"

"When I was your age...it took me almost half a year to master the basics..."

Ban was somewhat speechless. His younger brother was indeed very powerful, and he had to admit that although the old man was despicable, the inhuman cultivation method he had given was quite remarkable.

From Ban's perspective, his younger brother has now almost completed his basic training.

"Anyway, Yan Yi, you're amazing, you're a little genius! Don't be upset, tomorrow Brother Ban will take you to meet your new teacher!"

Ban comforted Yan Yi for a while before she gradually regained her usual energy.

Seeing that Yan Yi had recovered, he, as the eldest brother, finally breathed a sigh of relief...

There was no way around it; he really cherished this younger brother and wanted to protect him under his own arms, preventing him from getting involved in dangerous things.

The two brothers chatted for a while, and before long, Yan Yi's second brother, Quan Nai, also finished his training and returned home.

Upon learning that Yan Yi no longer needed to be tormented by that old man, she jumped up with joy.

Ban silently watched his two younger brothers, and that protective instinct in his heart slowly rose again.

In the past, his older brothers had protected him in the same way, but unfortunately they died young... However, Madara had secretly vowed to protect his younger brother like his older brothers had.

The care Madara received from his older brother has now been passed on to his younger brother...

Bringing herself back to reality, Ban scooped Yan Yi up from the bed in her arms: "Let's go eat, Mother made lots of delicious food today~"

......

Ban woke Yan Yi up early in the morning. Unlike before, when Yan Yi might whine and linger in bed, today Yan Yi didn't stay huddled under the covers after waking up...

After reflecting on himself for a whole day, he decided to work even harder in his cultivation!

Ban felt a pang of sadness seeing his younger brother becoming more and more sensible. If he could, he would wish that his brother didn't have to get up before dawn every day.

After a quick wash and breakfast, Ban took Yan Yi to the training ground in the clan's territory.

Yan Yi looked around a few times. There were hardly any people in the training ground of the clan at this time, which meant it was too early.

"Brother Ban, what kind of person was this teacher today..." Yan Yi asked curiously.

Ban thought for a moment, then casually touched Yan Yi's face.

"Yes, he's a reliable teacher. He's one of Father's most capable subordinates, and he took good care of me during that battle..."

Madara was a little unsure how to describe it, since his opponent was far superior to him in terms of strength, making it difficult for him to assess.

Seeing Yan Yi's somewhat worried expression, Ban continued, "Anyway, he's a very nice older brother! He's very gentle and shouldn't bully you, so don't worry."

Ban's evaluation was quite good, and Yan Yi gradually felt relieved. It wasn't that he couldn't bear the pain; after all, it would be better if he didn't have to suffer...

The two brothers waited for a long time, but their teacher did not appear.

Ban was a little puzzled. Logically speaking, his father had given instructions last night, so the other party shouldn't be late...

Just as he was wondering, a figure rushed over from the other end of the training field.

"Huh...? Is the teacher really that young?"

Yan Yi looked at the figure running towards him, a little curious. After all, the other person didn't seem to be much older than Ban Ge; how could someone so young be so powerful!

However, Madara's expression didn't relax; instead, it became even more puzzled...

"Hey! Madara..."

The person who arrived was panting heavily, and he held his knees with both hands, unable to catch his breath for a long time.

"It's you? Is something the matter that you're in such a hurry?" Madara asked.

The other person's attention wasn't on Yan Yi at all; instead, they looked anxiously at Ban and said, "It's...it's something. The Grand Elder passed away last night, and the Clan Chief is currently arranging his remains..."

"!!!"

Upon hearing this, Yan Yi felt as if he had been struck by lightning...

The Grand Elder? Wasn't that the teacher who taught me for a month? That stubborn old man with a bad temper, that incredibly strict old man who tormented me in every way imaginable... passed away?

The immense shock left Yan Yi's mind blank. She had seen him perfectly fine yesterday morning, even giving her a sudden test. How could he be like this today...?

Yan Yi lowered her head and didn't speak, but tears welled up involuntarily...

He did indeed dislike the old man, but it wasn't a true dislike; his teacher had taught him so much, and now that man had suddenly passed away...

Ban was also startled, but before he could ask about the cause of the elder's death, the older brother who had run over grabbed Ban and tried to leave.

"Most of the tribespeople are gathered over there now, and the chief wants you to go there! I still need to gather more tribespeople to get there..."

"I see..."

After that person left, Ban quickly squatted down and picked up Yan Yi.

"Let's go find Father and the others first..."

Although he didn't know why the Grand Elder had suddenly passed away, Yan Yi was probably very sad right now...

Yan Yi's personality has always been like this: very gentle and kind. He always remembers the good things others have done for him.

Even after the old man who had tormented him so badly passed away, Yan Yi would only remember that he was the teacher who had taught him.

Yan Yi quickly wiped away her tears and regained her composure.

"Brother Ban, don't cry... let's go!"

He was indeed very sad, but he was trying to change his bad habit of crying... His teacher had also told him not to always shed tears, so he didn't want to disappoint everyone.

Inside the main hall of the Uchiha gathering, a brand-new coffin lay quietly in the center of the hall...

There were many Uchiha clansmen around, but the scene was very quiet.

Ban pulled Yan Yi inside, but when Yan Yi saw the familiar face in the coffin, she couldn't hold back her tears again...

"teacher..."