The domineering Uchiha drove the Third Hokage mad!

Chapter 525 Coral, I fell in love with you at first sight

The wind whistled through the gaps in the forest, swirling up a few fallen leaves that landed on Uchiha Sanfeng's shoulders.

Accompanied by a series of light, rustling footsteps, the sound of fabric rubbing together gradually became clearer.

He didn't need to turn around to tell him who the person was.

He finally understood why the Dog General had ignored the noble and aloof Fairy Lingyue, who was high above the clouds, and insisted on searching for the ordinary yet warm human princess, Izayoi.

Lingyue Fairy's endless demands were something even he found difficult to resist.

In the past few days, Lingyue Fairy's clinginess has even shattered all his previous understanding of the thousand-year-old dog demon.

Since that day in the earthen house, when their bond deepened and their affection reached its peak, the usually aloof and proud Lingyue Fairy seemed to have shed her thousand-year-old disguise and defenses, leaving only an unbreakable dependence and an almost greedy desire.

During the day, she would hold his arm tightly, never leaving his side. He would take a step, and she would follow with light, graceful steps. Even when he closed his eyes to meditate, she would sit quietly beside him, afraid that he would disappear in the next second.

At night, she could only sleep peacefully in his arms, and would wake up at the slightest sound, her arms tightly wrapped around his waist, so tightly that it seemed she wanted to embed herself into his body.

"Sanfeng, you're hiding from me again~"

Lingyue Fairy's voice was soft and gentle, with a slight upward inflection at the end, like a feather gently scratching at one's heart, so sweet it was almost cloying.

She lifted the hem of her pure white skirt and ran quickly toward him. The skirt swept across the weeds and dewdrops in the forest, splashing up a few crystal-clear water droplets. Her small, white hand grasped his arm, her cheek pressed tightly against his sleeve, and her nose gently brushed against the unique scent of his faint chakra and dog-like demonic power.

Those orange eyes were filled with dependence and unease. Her fingers tightened slightly, wrinkling his sleeve. "Are you annoyed by me? Do you think I'm too clingy? Or are you regretting it?"

Uchiha Mitsunori rubbed his throbbing temples helplessly. With a slight squeeze of his fingers, the maple leaf was crushed with a soft "crack." The tiny fragments slipped through his fingers and scattered into the thick pile of fallen leaves at his feet, disappearing without a trace.

He slowly raised his hand, his fingertips gently brushing away the few strands of hair that had been ruffled by the wind from Lingyue Fairy's forehead, with a hint of perfunctoriness.

"No, I just want to be alone for a while to sort out recent events, and I also need to cultivate to become stronger."

"Lingyue, you need to learn to restrain yourself. This constant pestering is exhausting for both of us."

As he spoke, he turned his face slightly to avoid her overly intense gaze.

A hint of disappointment flashed in Lingyue Fairy's eyes. Her long eyelashes trembled slightly, her lips pouted slightly, and she looked as if she had suffered a great injustice. Her eyes gradually reddened.

"Sanfeng... I just want to have your child..."

She held his arm tightly with both hands, refusing to loosen her grip even slightly, and the force only increased.

She lowered her eyes slightly, her voice low, tinged with grievance and humility: "Then I won't bother you, I'll just stay quietly by your side, without saying a word or disturbing you as you gather your strength, okay?"

As she spoke, she rubbed her cheek against his sleeve again, her posture humble and dependent, completely devoid of the arrogance and aloofness of the former Fairy Lingyue, looking like someone afraid of being abandoned.

Uchiha Sanfeng sighed inwardly, his weariness deepening.

He knew that if things continued like this, Lingyue Xianji would eventually wear him down and lose patience, which might even affect his plans.

Without making a sound, he subtly withdrew his arm and gently flicked Lingyue Xianji's forehead with a light touch.

"I have some business to attend to. I need to check out the area near the border. There seems to be unusual fluctuations in demonic energy there, and it's likely that a powerful demon is lurking. You go back to Lingyue Palace and wait there. Focus on consolidating your demonic power and don't wander off. I'll come back to you when I return."

Before Lingyue Xianji could refute him or show any sign of grievance, he flashed away, a faint orange-red chakra aura emanating from his body. He transformed into a swift orange-red streak of light, instantly disappearing into the dense forest. His robes fluttered in the wind, and he vanished without a trace in just a few breaths.

He left behind only a faint instruction, which was blown away by the wind and disappeared into the air: "Don't follow me, stay put, or I won't talk to you when I get back."

Finally, the Uchiha Sanfeng landed on a high hillside, took a deep breath, and felt the wind blow the fallen leaves off his shoulders. He felt the peace that had finally returned to his body and a sense of unprecedented relaxation in his heart.

Lately, he has been either entangled with Fairy Lingyue and unable to escape, without even a moment of peace.

Now that he has finally "escaped," he just wants to find a quiet place to sort out his thoughts and master the power of Sage Mode, so he thought he would just wander around.

Perhaps you'll encounter some interesting people and things to pass the time and temporarily forget those tedious calculations and worries.

He slowed his pace and walked slowly along the forest path, his chakra contained to the extreme, his aura peaceful, like that of an ordinary human boy.

A gentle breeze blew through the woods, carrying the fragrance of grass and trees and the moisture of the air, brushing against my cheeks and bringing a touch of coolness.

Sunlight filters through the dense foliage, casting dappled golden rays that create shimmering shadows on the ground. As the wind blows, the shadows sway gently, like dancing stars.

After walking for about half an hour, a commotion suddenly broke out ahead, with the roar of a boy, the exclamation of a girl, and the mournful howl of a monster, shattering the tranquility of the forest and interrupting Sanfeng's thoughts.

Uchiha Mitsunori raised his eyes slightly, lifted his eyebrows, and quickened his pace as he walked towards the direction from which the sound came.

Such a commotion in this forest could only be caused by either a powerful demon or a skilled exorcist.

After passing through the dense forest, the view suddenly opened up before us.

In a clearing in the woods, a group of people were engaged in a fierce battle with a huge wild boar demon.

The wild boar demon was several meters tall, its body covered in hard, iron-like black fur, with dirt and dark red bloodstains stuck between the fur, and two sharp tusks protruding, gleaming with a cold light.

Its eyes were bloodshot, filled with violence and madness. It rampaged wildly across the open ground, emanating a nauseating demonic aura. Wherever it passed, weeds were crushed into mud, and trees as thick as bowls were broken. Broken branches and leaves were scattered all over the ground, creating a scene of utter chaos.

Meanwhile, fighting against the boar demon were Inuyasha and his companions, all of them tense and doing their best to deal with the boar demon's attacks.

His short, silvery-white hair was loose and messy, with a few strands sticking to his forehead. He wore a red robe stained with dust and blood, looking somewhat disheveled. The young Inuyasha gripped a massive Tessaiga tightly in both hands. With a slight push of his legs, he leaped into the air, his body tracing a graceful arc as he slashed fiercely at the boar demon's head.

His amber eyes were filled with savagery, and he roared incessantly, "You wretched boar demon, behave yourself! I'll chop you to pieces!"

Kagome Higurashi was wearing a modern school uniform, her skirt fluttering slightly in the wind, her hair disheveled and plastered to her cheeks.

She held a silver bow and arrow, her fingers gripping the arrow tightly, her eyes fixed intently on the boar demon's weak point.

Not far away, a little fox spirit named Qibao, dressed in a pink kimono and with a pair of fluffy fox ears, was waving a small folding fan.

It stood on tiptoe, its little face flushed red, and released all its demonic power in an attempt to interfere with the boar demon's movements: "You wretched boar demon, behold my demonic attack! I'm not afraid of you!"

There was also a male monk named Maitreya, dressed in a blue robe and holding a staff, with a faint mantra mark on his right wrist.

A flirtatious smile played on his lips as he occasionally winked at the woman beside him, his tone flippant: "Coral, after I deal with this wild boar demon, I'll take you to a nearby town for a good meal, and I'll buy you your favorite hairpin. How about it?"

The demon slayer Coral, surrounded by Maitreya, wore a green demon slayer's robe, her long hair tied up high with a simple wooden hairpin, a few stray strands clinging to her cheeks, her eyes and brows cool and aloof. She continuously brandished the Flying Bone in her hand, her movements crisp and swift.

Beside him lay a two-tailed cat demon named Yunmu. Yunmu was pure white, with fluffy and soft fur, and her eyes glowed with a faint blue light, always alert to any movement around her.

Uchiha Mitsunori's gaze, as if drawn by a magnet, instantly fell upon Sango and could not look away. He slowly leaned against a tree trunk, crossed his arms, relaxed his body slightly, and quietly watched Sango's agile figure, the determination and persistence in her cool eyes, and the swiftness with which she wielded her demon-slaying sword.

Seeing that she had no courage to back down even when facing a powerful boar demon, and even though she was covered in dust and blood, a hint of "amazement" flashed in his eyes.

That amazement wasn't from a heartfelt attraction, yet he portrayed it perfectly. The light in his eyes was just right, then quickly subsided, replaced by a deep tenderness and infatuation.

At that moment, he seemed to have fallen completely in love, and his eyes could no longer see anyone or anything else. Even the noisy fighting around him seemed to have nothing to do with him.

He secretly pondered: These people seem interesting, with different personalities, bickering and making noise, yet they have a strange tacit understanding, protecting each other, which is quite rare.

Especially this demon slayer, Coral, has a cool and aloof temperament and a resilient personality. She exudes an independent and powerful aura, with a touch of stubbornness in her coolness. She is completely different from the clingy, spoiled, and arrogant Lingyue Fairy, which is quite refreshing to see.

If I could infiltrate their group, I could kill some time, avoid Lingyue Fairy's endless entanglement, and also get to know the strength of the monsters in this world. Why not?

Pretending to fall in love with Coral at first sight and taking the initiative to strike up a conversation is the best excuse.

This way, one can seamlessly integrate into their lives, remain undetected and avoid arousing their suspicion, and legitimately stay by Coral's side to achieve their own goals.

Just then, the boar demon was slashed hard by Inuyasha's sword. The wound was deeply embedded in its spine, and dark red blood gushed out. It let out a shrill roar, the sound of which echoed throughout the forest. The ferocity in its eyes grew stronger, and its madness intensified.

It suddenly exerted its strength, pushing off the ground with all four limbs, causing the ground to tremble slightly, and charged wildly toward the unsuspecting coral not far away, at an extremely fast speed, as if it wanted to completely crush the coral.

Coral's eyes narrowed, her expression instantly turning serious. Her heart tightened, and without thinking, she quickly gripped the demon-slaying knife in her hand, her knuckles turning white. She slightly shifted her body, preparing to swing the knife to block the wild boar demon's charge, ready to withstand the blow head-on.

But at that moment, a figure of light rushed in front of her in an instant, so fast that it was just a blur.

A warm, large hand gently reached out and steadily embraced her waist. The force was gentle yet strong, pulling her gently behind her and safely avoiding the wild boar demon's charge.

Unable to stop in time, the boar demon crashed into a tree trunk not far away. The tree trunk shook violently, and broken branches fell down. The boar demon let out a muffled groan, and the madness in its eyes intensified.

Uchiha Mitsunori's movements were fluid and natural, his palms caressing the softness of her waist, his eyes filled with even more infatuation.

"Young lady, are you alright? Were you frightened? That was really dangerous. If I had been a step slower, the consequences would have been unimaginable."

His nose almost touched her forehead as he stared intently at Coral, his infatuation almost overflowing.

Coral was startled by his sudden action. Her body stiffened slightly, and she subconsciously took a step back, quickly increasing the distance between them. A look of wariness and doubt flashed in her eyes.

She gripped the demon-slaying knife tightly with both hands, the blade slightly tilted, her body tense, ready for battle at any moment. This was due to her years of demon-slaying experience, her cautious nature, and her constant wariness of strangers.

After confirming there was no danger, she carefully examined the unfamiliar young man in front of her.

He was dressed in a black robe, clean and tidy, standing out starkly from the chaotic forest. He had a handsome face, deep-set eyes, a high nose, and well-defined lips, exuding an extraordinary aura, as well as an air of unfathomable strength and thoughts.

"I'm fine, thank you."

Coral's voice was cold and indifferent, as if the dangerous collision just now was nothing more than a common occurrence for her.

After saying that, she turned around and stopped looking at Sanfeng. Her gaze returned to the wild boar demon, and her expression became serious again. She was about to turn around and continue to deal with the wild boar demon, unwilling to get entangled with this strange boy any longer.

But Uchiha Mitsumine stepped forward again, gently blocking her path, his body slightly turned to the side, blocking her steps perfectly.

His gaze remained fixed on her, infatuated, his eyes glued to her face, unwilling to look away even for a moment, as if she were the most beautiful scenery in the world.

"Young lady, you are truly amazing! The way you wielded the demon-slaying sword just now was crisp, clean, and incredibly beautiful. It instantly captured my heart. From the first moment I saw you, my heart started racing, pounding so hard it felt like it would burst out of my chest. I knew then that I had fallen for you at first sight. My name is Uchiha Mitsumine. May I ask your name, young lady?"

This sudden confession was like a thunderclap, instantly stunning everyone present. The fierce battle also came to a brief pause, with only the boar demon's unwilling roars echoing through the forest.

Inuyasha stopped swinging his Tessaiga, staring at Mitsumine in astonishment. His mouth gaped slightly, his amber eyes filled with disbelief, and his lips twitched a few times. "Love at first sight? Is this kid out of his mind? He actually fell in love with Sango at first sight? That's too sudden! They've only just met!"

Kagome also put down her bow and arrow, her eyes filled with surprise.

She gently tugged at Inuyasha's sleeve, her fingers tightening slightly, and whispered to him, her tone full of doubt: "Inuyasha, this person... seems a bit strange. How could he suddenly fall in love with Sango at first sight? He seems odd, and his eyes, the color of them is so strange."

Shippo's eyes widened, his mouth formed an "O," and his little finger pointed at Uchiha Mitsunori, his face filled with disbelief. His voice, tinged with childish surprise and curiosity, exclaimed, "You...you actually fell in love with Sango-neechan at first sight? That's so sudden! Sango-neechan is so amazing, how dare you say it so bluntly? Aren't you afraid Sango-neechan will be angry?"

The one who was most dissatisfied and angry was none other than Maitreya.

He watched as Sanfeng stood in front of Shanhu, saw the infatuated look in Sanfeng's eyes, heard the tender words Sanfeng spoke to Shanhu, and listened to that straightforward confession. His face instantly darkened, as if covered by dark clouds.

The flippant smile that had been on his face vanished instantly, replaced by intense dissatisfaction and jealousy, and his aura became sharp.

He strode forward quickly, his steps hurried, and reached out to shove Sanfeng aside.

Uchiha Mitsunori staggered back two steps, his feet crunching on the fallen leaves before he regained his footing.

Maitreya stood in front of Coral, spreading his arms to protect her behind him. The wind acupoint on his right hand rippled slightly, surrounded by a faint black aura, and his eyes held a hint of provocation and hostility.

"Hey, you strange kid, what are you doing? Coral is the person I love, the person I've decided to protect, the person I'll marry for the rest of my life. Stay away from her! Don't talk nonsense and harass Coral, or don't blame me for being impolite!"

Uchiha Sanfeng was pushed away by Miroku, but he wasn't angry. He simply dusted himself off and brushed the fallen leaves off his robes. His gaze remained fixed on Sango, lingering on her even past Miroku's figure, completely ignoring the hostility in Miroku's eyes and his provocation.

He said to Maitreya and Coral with a straight face, "Master, you can't say that. Love is about love at first sight, about fate, you can't force it. I met Miss Coral first, I fell in love with her first, so I naturally have the right to pursue her. Why should I stay away from her? Just because you met her first, does that mean she has to be yours? There's no such logic in this world."

Maitreya was speechless, his face grew increasingly pale, and veins bulged on his forehead.

"Fine, since you want to compete with me for the coral, then let's have a contest and see who's more capable, who's more qualified to pursue the coral, and who can better protect it! I'll show you that you're no match for me, you're not worthy of pursuing the coral at all!"

After saying that, Maitreya turned around and stopped looking at the three peaks. His gaze was fixed on the still frenzied wild boar demon, his lips were pursed, and his expression became solemn.

He wanted to demonstrate his power to Coral, defeat the boar demon, show Coral his strength, let her know that he was the one who could protect her, and also make that stranger back down.

He swung his right hand sharply and shouted with a touch of force: "Wind Cave!"

Instantly, a powerful suction force erupted from his right hand, and the black energy surged wildly, forming a huge black vortex. The vortex spun rapidly, making a "whooshing" sound, like the roar of a giant beast, as it sucked the wild boar demon in.

The wild boar demon let out a mournful roar, its body flying uncontrollably towards the wind cave. It struggled desperately, its limbs kicking wildly, its hooves leaving deep hoofprints on the ground, trying to break free from the wind cave's suction, but to no avail. It could only watch helplessly as it was swallowed up by the wind cave, leaving not even a trace behind.

Maitreya withdrew the Wind Cave, the black aura on his right hand gradually faded, and fine beads of sweat appeared on his forehead, but he still pretended to be calm.

He turned around smugly, gave Coral a flirtatious smile, his tone tinged with pride, and deliberately raised his voice as if afraid that Sanfeng wouldn't hear him, his eyes full of flattery.

"Coral, look, this is my power. As long as I'm here, I can protect you, I can help you get rid of demons, and I'll never let you get hurt again. From now on, with me by your side, you don't have to be afraid of anything."

After saying that, he turned his head again, revealing a provocative look in his eyes: "How about it, kid? Did you see my power? This is my strength. You are no match for me. You'd better give up now and stay away from Coral. Don't overestimate yourself and make a fool of yourself here!"

Uchiha Mitsunori looked at Miroku's smug expression, his boastful face, and how he deliberately tried to impress Sango, his eyes filled with disdain.

"That's it? Master, your so-called power is nothing but child's play, not worth mentioning. You dare to boast about it here? Dealing with such weaklings is nothing to be proud of. It's utterly laughable. If you encounter a truly powerful demon, your power wouldn't even be enough to protect yourself, let alone protect Miss Coral!"

"You're talking nonsense!"

The monk Maitreya was instantly enraged by these words. The veins on his forehead bulged again, and he roared in exasperation, "If you're so capable, then show me your power! Don't talk big here. Prove to me that you're better than me, prove that you're worthy of pursuing Coral! Otherwise, stop spouting nonsense and get out of here!"