Big Sister Mikoto brought me here to pick out a ninja sword. I still need a good set of chainmail."
Uchiha Uzuki was slightly taller than Raizen. Even after backing her into the corner with nowhere left to retreat, Raizen continued to close the distance.
At such close range, Raizen could even smell the faint fragrance on her.
"I don't need much—just prepare three sets for me."
Raizen placed one hand against the wall and looked up at Uchiha Uzuki.
Beneath his high-collared outer robe was a simple white undershirt.
Upon graduating from the ninja academy, one only received basic gear: a headband, ninja pouch, shuriken holster, gloves, and leg guards.
Scroll pouches had to be purchased separately.
Only upon reaching chūnin would one receive a green flak jacket with built-in scroll pouches for six scrolls.
Chainmail, of course, was also self-provided.
The more expensive and higher quality the chainmail, the better protection it offered.
That was why even in the late *Shippuden* era, almost every shinobi wore chainmail.
"You…"
Hearing the boy essentially extort her, anger flashed across Uchiha Uzuki's face.
She glared at Raizen's still somewhat innocent-looking features.
She never imagined this kid could be so vile inside.
As expected of someone from the Land of Lightning!
Uchiha Uzuki took a deep breath, forcing herself to calm down.
"Five sets."
Before she could respond, Raizen suddenly spoke again.
"You… you said three sets!"
Uchiha Uzuki gritted her teeth in fury.
"Between clansmen, you're still hesitating and haggling. Is this your sincerity?"
Raizen suddenly grabbed her wrist.
The strength was far beyond what a boy his age should possess. Caught off guard, Uzuki's fair wrist turned red under his grip.
She quickly channeled chakra to her wrist, easing the pressure.
"What incredible strength!"
Uchiha Uzuki thought inwardly.
Even though she was taller and looking down at him, she somehow felt as if Raizen were the one towering over her.
Moreover, a faint current flowed from his hand, spreading across her skin.
The electricity was weak—nowhere near enough to injure—but wherever it passed, it left a tingling, numbing sensation.
Uchiha Uzuki's heart sank further.
Raizen's talent in Lightning Release nature transformation was impressive as well.
As long as one could convert formless chakra into electricity, water, rock, wind, and so on, it counted as nature transformation.
Neither spoke. Only two pairs of Sharingan stared at each other.
"Uzuki, let's go."
A voice drifted over from the distance.
It was Yamada Hiro.
Uchiha Uzuki's expression changed slightly. She bit her lip and said,
"Five sets then! Five sets!"
She just wanted to pay the money and be done with this.
"hehe, looks like Sister Uzuki still sees me as an outsider. No sincerity at all. If you don't want to give, then don't."
Raizen released her hand, looking disappointed, and turned to leave.
"Then how many sets do you actually want?"
Uchiha Uzuki called after him.
"It depends on whether Sister Uzuki truly sees me as a clansman or an outsider. I'm sure Lord Fugaku would also be very interested in that question."
Raizen turned his head. Uzuki's brows were tightly furrowed, visibly conflicted over how much to give him.
A warm current swirled in Raizen's eyes.
Yes—this was exactly the reaction he wanted.
Reluctant, yet helpless.
But Raizen didn't linger. He walked away directly.
In the empty underground passage, only Uchiha Uzuki remained.
How many sets should she give him?
Ten?
That was a significant expense.
And even if she gave them, with how quickly this kid changed his mind, it might already be too late.
Uchiha Uzuki groaned inwardly.
If only he were an ordinary brat. But with such talent…
He might one day become a major figure in the clan.
"Uzuki?"
Yamada Hiro approached, his white cast still wrapped around his arm.
He had just met one of Uzuki's clansmen and thought the boy seemed honest—not like those Uchiha who carried themselves with their noses in the air.
He wanted to ask Uzuki the boy's name.
But Uzuki stood frozen in place. Even after calling her several times, she didn't seem to hear.
"Are you worried about something?"
Yamada Hiro asked.
"I was just lost in thought. Let's go."
Uchiha Uzuki snapped back and forced a smile.
She took a few steps forward but felt her legs weaken slightly.
It was the lingering effect of the electricity.
The numbness was faint, so she paid it no mind.
Only when she neared the exit did she notice a sticky sensation on her body…
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