[I'm really sorry to have given all the readers a bad reading experience. Since the author is not a native English speaker and Naruto is a Japanese work, a lot of Japanese Romanized words have been used. Here, I will give a unified explanation first: "Korega" means "this" and "mondai" means "problem". This can make the reading more convenient. Next, I will check these issues in the saved manuscripts one by one during the weekend and make corrections. I also welcome all readers to point out any word errors that make the reading inconvenient. Thank you very much. ]
Without delay, after confirming the mission, Uchiha Ryo immediately gathered his things and prepared to set off. It's worth mentioning that Madara had already helped Ryo organize his travel items and stored them in the Scroll of Seals during his free time, making it convenient for Ryo to access them. So, within less than ten minutes after Hiro came to find him, the two of them headed out of the clan grounds together.
Instead of taking the easy way by directly crossing the Land of Earth, the two of them passed through numerous small countries between the Land of Earth and the Land of Wind. Finally, on the ninth day, they reached the border of the Country of Demons.
Inside the Country of Demons, they encountered the Senju clan and Uzumaki Clan one after another. If it weren't for the fact that the witch's palace was not far away, it was very likely that the two groups would have turned back and fought a battle.
During the process of being welcomed into the palace, the sarcastic greetings between the two groups didn't stop and even showed a tendency to intensify as they no longer had to focus on the journey.
However, the other ninja clans present didn't seem to be in the mood to watch the show. The close - knit ninja clans gathered together and chatted casually, while the more aloof ones pretended to be mute. In any case, they looked everywhere but at the quarreling Senju and Uchiha. Even the Uzumaki Clan just stood behind the Senju, minding their own business and turning a deaf ear to the sarcastic remarks of the two clans.
It was obvious that the Senju clan was at a disadvantage in this verbal fight. After all, with the Uchiha's strikingly attractive and aggressive looks, even if they said nothing and just stood there with their arms folded, chin raised, and a half - smile on their faces, it was enough to arouse anger.
For a verbal fight to be called a verbal fight, both sides must be involved in the argument. But now, one of the Uchiha members kept smiling. Although he spoke in a sarcastic tone, he didn't utter a single swear word. A more naive person might even take him for an old friend. The other Uchiha simply didn't say a word and just folded his arms, looking at the scene with a mocking look like watching a sideshow.
As a result, the current situation looked like the Senju clan was unilaterally provoking and getting no response, which was really embarrassing.
Seeing their comrades running out of words, the Uzumaki Clan finally couldn't stand it anymore. The shorter one stepped forward and grabbed one of the Senju members on each side. "Come on, Bai Mo, She Lin. Don't argue with them. It's not the first day that the Senju can't out - argue the Uchiha. Let's see who's better on the battlefield. There's a blind guy in their group. What's the point of bullying a blind man?"
She Lin of the Senju clan immediately turned to look at the person beside him. "What do you mean, Zhi? What do you mean we can't out - argue them?! Am I not good at arguing?"
Uzumaki Zhi shrank his neck. "But, you just can't."
"What do you mean I can't? Don't you see they're speechless?"
"Um... I'm blind, but I'm not mute. And our two clans are just having our daily greetings," Ryo said with a smile, raising his hand. "Although they're very emotional and their words are a bit intense, this is really just an ordinary greeting between our two clans, you know?"
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"Exactly," Hiro chimed in, wearing his usual sneering smile. "Besides, would I bother scolding them? Tsk—with the Senju's brains, scolding them would be like giving them free lessons."
The two Senju members grew even angrier. Senju Bai Mo frowned again. "You're so carefree. I think you really have no idea about the situation. Who is the priestess of the Country of Demons? She's someone that the Fang Daimyō of all countries respect.
For such an important mission, even if only junior ninjas are sent, the most elite ones would be selected. But you Uchiha sent a useless blind guy. I think the Uchiha clan has really declined."
As soon as these words were said, although the other ninjas pretended nothing had happened, in fact, they all pricked up their ears, having long been curious about the Uchiha's personnel arrangement.
As the Senju member said, the priestess of the Country of Demons held a supreme position in the ninja world. This supreme status came from the Witch's prophetic ability. To get the Witch's prophecies, the Fang Daimyō of all countries were very willing to avoid disputes with the Country of Demons. So even in this era full of endless wars, the Country of Demons could always avoid wars and develop peacefully.
But since the Country of Demons is guarded by the Witch, it has no chance of expansion. The other countries won't attack it because of the Witch's ability. But they also won't allow it to expand recklessly. Only when the Country of Demons remains weak can the other countries have the capital to control it and obtain the Witch's prophecies through coercion or inducement.
So they really couldn't understand why the Uchiha would send a blind guy—they wouldn't be this curious even if the Senju sent a blind guy!
Before Uchiha Ryo could say anything, Hiro spoke first. "Tsk—guys like you can be taken down by Uchiha Ryo in an instant, whether he's blind or not. I really don't know where you get your confidence from... Do you really think you have a chance? You're so naive, I almost feel sorry for you."
"Hiro, it's a bit difficult for me to take them down in an instant," Uchiha Ryo turned his head, looking rather helpless. "After all, they're Senju of the same age."
"Tsk—then two moves?"
"One-on-one, I'll take them down within ten moves. In a free-for-all, it might be easier..."
Although speaking in a modest tone, it was obvious that he didn't take the other side seriously at all.
But because he was an Uchiha, all his actions seemed quite natural.
Seeing that another one-sided quarrel was about to break out, another Uzumaki clan member who had been silent until now reached out and pressed the shoulders of the two Senju members, signaling them to calm down. He himself looked coldly in Uchiha Ryo's direction. "Uchiha Ryo, you should remember me, right?"
Uchiha Ryo tilted his head slightly, raised his finger and pointed at his eyes, looking embarrassed. "Well... You're not blind, right? Or do you want to play a guessing game with me?"
"Tsk—ordinary yet confident."
Facing Hiro's sarcasm, the tall Uzumaki member remained calm. "We fought each other in the Country of Grass last time."
"Um, the Country of Grass, the Uzumaki clan... Ah, you're the one who followed Yi back then, right?" Uchiha Ryo laughed. "Sorry, I was so focused on killing Yi last time that I didn't have a chance to ask your name. But it's not too late to get to know each other now. How about we exchange names and get along well? I'm Uchiha Ryo."
"My name is Uzumaki Mokudatsu... I'll definitely return the big gift you gave me in the Country of Grass back then. It's a pity that I won't have the chance to gouge out your eyes with my own hands."
"What a cocky name..." Hiro raised his eyebrows slightly and looked at Ryo. "Korega seems so fixated on you. Why?"
Ryo frowned and thought for a moment, then spoke somewhat uncertainly, "If I remember correctly, it's because he tried to interfere in my fight with Yi, but rushed in at a bad angle and took a direct hit from my Fire Release..."
Hearing this, Hiro glanced at Uzumaki Mokudatsu and scoffed, "Can't even dodge Fire Release... Looks like he's only cocky in name."