Chapter 96: Madara Decides to Change His Perception of His Own Older Brother in Some Aspects
"Hey, stop saying weird things to my brother," Uchiha Ryo finally showed a hint of dissatisfaction on his face. He raised his hand and blocked Madara behind him. "Moreover, don't encourage others to do things you won't do yourself."
"Do you think I don't want to do it?" Uzumaki Yi looked complicated. "Didn't I develop a trauma after you grabbed my hair and threw me up in the air back then?"
"When did I do such a thing?" Uchiha Ryo frowned tightly. "I only grabbed the Adamantine Sealing Chains at that time. Your hair was actually threaded through by the Adamantine Sealing Chains and then pulled out."
"Ouch—Alright, alright, stop talking. My back of the head is starting to hurt again." Uzumaki Yi covered the back of his head and waved his hand. "But Ryo, you can't deny it, right? Those who often appear on the battlefield and still dare to keep long hair are all tough guys."
"What kind of crazy talk is this..."
"After all, look. Long hair itself is a weakness, right? On the battlefield, there are swords and ninjutsu. If someone's hair doesn't get messy after a battle, it means the battle doesn't pose a threat to him and he's having an easy time. Doesn't this prove that those with long hair are all powerful?"
Uchiha Ryo opened his mouth, wanting to refute Uzumaki Yi's crazy nonsense but not knowing where to start. Finally, he just shook his head and said, "You've fought and shared the information... It's time for you to leave, right?"
"You're squeezing out our value and then kicking us out. You're really something else, Ryo..."
"Are you not leaving? Do you want to wait and join up with the Senju or the Hyuga clan?" Uchiha Ryo still crossed his arms and leaned on his staff - sword. "I won't hold back then."
"Alright, alright, I'll leave—" Uzumaki Yi sighed and then quickly showed a smile. "Then see you on the battlefield next time! Don't forget to have a drink with me then!"
"The relationship between the two clans is so tense, but you have nice thoughts..." Uchiha Ryo shook his head with a smile. "Let's talk about it after we get to the Underworld."
The smile on Uzumaki Yi's face became a bit more helpless, but he didn't say anything else. He just waved his hand and led his team away quickly. If you ignored the ground around them that had been completely destroyed by him and Uchiha Ryo, it really seemed like they were just passing by.
After Uzumaki Yi left the perception circle, Uchiha Ryo's smile turned cold. "Masaki, lead the way to the nearest town. The closest Hyuga clan chasing us has been killed by Yi. The next group won't catch up so soon. Let's find a place to rest."
"Ah, I get it. It's to guard against the Senju, right?" Uchiha Masaki clicked his tongue. "They're all such pests, always hanging around."
Madara subconsciously followed the two, but he couldn't help but ask, "Didn't you say that this kind of clan-based operation is usually not interfered with? Why did you mention the Senju?"
"Well—maybe there's a troublesome kid in Yi's team?" Uchiha Ryo laughed softly. "But at least he has good courage and guts."
"That kid?" Uchiha Masaki frowned. After thinking for a moment with his head slightly lowered, his expression became fierce. "In that case, we should have just attacked right then."
Madara involuntarily puffed out his cheeks. This world where he alone couldn't keep up with the flow of thought was really awful.
"But it doesn't make sense, right?" Uchiha Ryo chuckled. "After all, if a fight really breaks out, the best outcome would be for only one of you and Uzumaki Yang to make it back alive..."
"It's best to avoid such a lose - lose scenario. Moreover, there's another point. The timing of meeting Yi wasn't good.
"If we hadn't deviated from the route these days, we'd have been operating on the east side of the Land of Lightning. When traveling from the Uzumaki country to the north of the Land of Lightning, you should choose the west route. Conversely, if starting from the Land of Fire, you might choose the farther - east side for convenience. Not to mention that interesting little kid in the group..."
Hearing Uchiha Ryo say this, Madara finally belatedly realized what was going on, and his voice instantly rose an octave. "That watermelon - headed kid is from the Senju clan?!"
"Yeah, if nothing unexpected happens, he should be the heir. Otherwise, Yi wouldn't have conceded so easily. After all, like me, he enjoys fighting," Uchiha Ryo stroked his chin. "However, no matter how good the relationship between the two clans is, there's no reason for a clan heir to just run out like this... This is really something to be concerned about."
"Brother!" Anger appeared on Madara's face. "They're just playing with us, right? Why don't we respond this time?!"
"Ah, come on! Uchiha Ryo has already given the reason," Uchiha Masaki let out a long sigh. "It's because the young ones on both sides can't easily die that there was no fight today."
"But—"
"Alright, alright. It's the same if we kill them when we meet them later," Uchiha Ryo said with a smile as he patted Madara on the head to soothe his emotions. "Anyway, let's leave first. Although our current state is okay, it would still be a hassle if we meet someone from the Senju clan. Even if we have to face them, we should at least wait until the Hyuga clan loses their energy and then focus on dealing with them."
Uchiha Masaki ruffled the fluffy hair at the back of his head, looking a bit annoyed. "I got it. Let's go. Let's go back to the town...
"By the way, why on earth did you insist on me coming with you, Uchiha Ryo? You should tell me now! If you hadn't asked me, I should be enjoying my vacation leisurely right now!"
"Ah, I still can't tell you. After all, I'm not sure yet," Uchiha Ryo shrugged casually. "But I promise you, it's definitely not a bad thing."
"This is too much! You're still keeping it from me even now! And Akihiko too. Why do you guys with the first - place reputation always pick on me? Now even Hiro is getting on top of me!
"You guys are just too much! I'm definitely going to complain to Uncle Tajima and the others when I get back!"
"Haha... It's not good to say this, but my actions have been approved by my father."
"What! You father - son pair!" Uchiha Masaki stepped forward and pressed on Uchiha Ryo's shoulders. "Now that things have come to this, just tell me! I can't prepare for the battle with this uneasiness in my heart!"
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"No way! Telling it ahead might not work."
"You're so mean! I'm gonna hate you. Seriously!"
"Come on, don't say that—"
As the somewhat noisy voice of Uchiha Masaki sounded, the anger that had risen in Madara's heart due to feeling being teased gradually dissipated. His pair of pitch - black eyes finally fixed on the still gentle, even a bit coaxingly smile on Uchiha Ryo's lips.
He thought perhaps he should change his opinion of his elder brother in some aspects.