Mama" Mia, Here We Go Again (Into Enemy Territory)

"You captured an Uchiha infant? But you lost three Konoha spies!?"

With a face full of anger, young Ai berated his subordinates in the camp.

Although he hadn't yet inherited the title of Raikage, he had already inherited the name 'Ai.'

"What did you think you were doing!? What if those spies get their hands on our key intelligence and report back to their Hokage? Then, while we're fighting Iwagakure, Konoha Village sends someone to stab us in the back…"

His father, the Sandaime Raikage's death was still fresh in his mind. Ai didn't want to follow in his father's footsteps.

Worst of all, those turtle-like Iwagakure bastards were making it difficult for him to even avenge his father.

"Lord Ai, I bet they had accomplices, which is why the ninja guarding the spies were…"

The escape of the Konoha spies was suspicious, and the Kumogakure ninjas had also noticed something was wrong.

"Also, this Uchiha infant must be important to them. I think we could use him as bait to lure them in."

"Hmm, you're right. Arrange it as you said…"

Seeing that his subordinate ninja had offered a solution, Ai nodded in satisfaction.

"Big brother, isn't it unnecessary to not even spare the infant?"

Killer Bee, looking at the wailing baby boy in the arms of a medical Female Ninja, showed a hint of reluctance.

"Idiot! This is the Sharingan's bloodline! If we can successfully raise him in our Kumogakure Village, we'll have an Uchiha clan as powerful as Konoha in the future!"

Ai was extremely wary of the Uchiha clan on the Battlefield.

And the Hyuga Clan's Byakugan…

After the wariness came a deep envy. If Kumogakure Village had these Kekkei Genkai, defeating Konoha and dominating the Ninja World would be just around the corner.

"Don't be so soft-hearted, Bee! We haven't avenged Father's death yet!"

Ai slapped his adoptive brother's head, knocking it to the side.

Looking at the Uchiha infant, he was already dreaming of dominating the Ninja World.

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"So, is it time now?"

Seeing the Kumogakure Ninja Camp down the mountain seeming to be moving, Uchiha Mikoto couldn't help but admire Uchiha Kage's judgment.

Things were really developing as he had predicted…

"Yeah…"

Although Kumogakure Village's actions matched his predictions, Uchiha Kage felt uneasy.

"Then we'll…"

After waiting so long, Uchiha Mikoto was at her wit's end.

Thinking of her Older sister's death, and her sister's child still in enemy hands, her heart was filled with pain.

"So, the battle plan?"

Sasuke habitually looked at Uchiha Kage beside him.

"Hurry up and arrange it!"

Naruto was also impatient.

"Wait, I'm the Jonin. Shouldn't you be listening to my orders?"

Uchiha Mikoto, who was about to assign tasks, couldn't help but feel awkward when she saw that the other two young men were looking at Uchiha Kage.

"M… You just wait here. We'll take care of everything."

Regardless of whether this 'Uchiha Mikoto' was real or not, Sasuke didn't want her to take risks.

He didn't want to see her die in front of him again.

"You're too arrogant, you gloomy and weird little brother!"

To actually have her, a Jonin, wait and do nothing? While a Genin went to carry out the mission?

"Gloomy and weird?"

Naruto looked at Sasuke beside him, thinking that this Big Sister's description was quite creative.

Uchiha Kage, who was on the side, could barely hold back his laughter.

As for Sasuke, the person in question, his face was completely dark.

How could he be seen as such an image in this 'Uchiha Mikoto's' eyes?

"Always staring at me with strange eyes, and always saying strange things to me with a gloomy face. I don't know who your parents are, how did they raise you? At least show some respect for a fellow Uchiha Jonin."

Uchiha Mikoto's impression of Sasuke wasn't very good.

In comparison, she felt that Naruto and Uchiha Kage were easier to communicate with.

Especially Uchiha Kage, such a calm and intelligent young man. She even felt a sense of security from him that even her Older sister had never given her.

"I… I'm sorry."

Although his face was extremely pale, Sasuke still gritted his teeth and apologized to the Female Ninja in front of him.

Damn it, is that really how she sees me?

"Alright, alright, I forgive you then."

Uchiha Mikoto wasn't really angry. Besides, actually… Although this young man gave her a strange feeling, looking at his face, she also had a inexplicable sense of closeness and familiarity.

"However, we can't be careless next. The enemies are powerful Kumo Ninja, and if we're not careful, we'll all die here!"

As the eldest person here, Uchiha Mikoto slightly displayed some of her Big Sister's authority.

"Our group of four is too big, so let's split into pairs. Kage and I will be in a group responsible for infiltrating and finding the child's location. You and Naruto will be in a group, harassing and attracting the Kumo Ninja in the camp from the outside. Remember, it's harassment, not fighting. Once you've attracted the Kumo Ninja's attention, run away immediately and don't worry about us. Do you understand?"

Sasuke didn't immediately answer Uchiha Mikoto's arrangement, but looked at Uchiha Kage beside him with a questioning look.

"Okay."

Uchiha Kage nodded.

Uchiha Mikoto's arrangement coincided with his own.

Naruto's best Multiple Shadow Clone Technique was indeed very suitable for attracting the enemy's attention, and with Sasuke assisting him, there shouldn't be any problems.

"Then let's go cause some trouble!"

Naruto was already itching to try.

"Kage, protect… her!"

Although Sasuke really wanted to be in a group with his "Mama," he also knew that the current Uchiha Mikoto seemed to trust Kage more.

So, he could only earnestly urge Uchiha Kage.

"Don't worry, I'll definitely die before her."

Having slept in Sasuke's house for so long, Uchiha Kage naturally had to repay the favor.

"What nonsense are you talking about? I'm a Jonin, I don't need a Genin's protection. The ones who should be protected by me are you guys."

Uchiha Mikoto had noticed it before. These Genin teenagers didn't seem to take her, a Jonin, seriously at all.

Even though she had shown her Three-Tomoe Sharingan.

"Let's start the operation!"

Taking a deep breath.

Uchiha Mikoto once again told the three about the details of the mission plan. After repeatedly reminding everyone to put their own safety first, she and Uchiha Kage quietly touched the camp below, using the cover of the surrounding trees with a solemn expression.

And Sasuke and Naruto, after looking at each other, also rushed down the mountain.

However, Sasuke couldn't help but look back in the direction of Uchiha Kage from time to time.

Does Mama Prefer Kage over Me?

No, it's still not certain that this Mama is real... is she?