Chapter 100: Uchiha Masaki: Nonsense, I'm scared!
"Do you still want to act alone?" Uchiha Masamitsu (chief elder) stroked the beard on his chin, his brows tightly furrowed. "Uchiha Ryo, I know you don't act without a purpose, but the clan has already completed the handover with the Kagetsu family. We won't stay here any longer."
"Right now, since we're here, the Kagetsu family and the nobles of the Land of Lightning might give you some face and handle things expediently. But once the clan members leave the territory of the Land of Lightning... Even so, do you still want to act alone?"
"Yes, as I reported to you, the ninja beast that could make the Uzumaki Clan take action is definitely not an ordinary one. It's necessary to gather intelligence."
Uchiha Ryo also looked serious. "I once read in the clan records that when our clan first moved to the Land of Fire and had the fiercest battles with the Senju Clan, the Uzumaki Clan also joined in."
"At that time, although we managed to repel them, when we tried to exterminate them, the seals released by the Uzumaki Clan made us suffer heavy losses, and we had to retreat."
"Although the Senju Clan also chose to temporarily cease fighting with us because they had to help their allies deal with the mess, we can tell from the fact that they only took a short break and then resumed hostilities, even overwhelming us at one point, that they weren't thrown off balance by those seals."
"So I think if one day in the future, our three clans go to war on a full - scale, this part of the intelligence can reduce a lot of casualties for the clan. I'll keep the summoning of summoned beasts while I'm investigating. In this way, even if I die, I can still send the information back."
"Moreover, in my current state, as long as I change out of the clan uniforms, it'll be difficult for anyone to associate my identity with the clan, unless they're enemies I often meet on the battlefield. So it shouldn't bring any trouble to the clan."
"Your concerns are quite reasonable," Uchiha Masamitsu sighed. "But Uchiha Ryo, you don't have to be so thorough all the time."
"You know, I've always enjoyed fighting," Uchiha Ryo laughed softly. "If you really make me be idle, I'd be reluctant."
"Okay, I understand. I'll teach Madara later." Uchiha Masamitsu shook his head slightly and sighed inwardly. "This matter involving the Hyuga clan has already gained enough benefits for the clan. It doesn't really matter if there aren't any more achievements later. Just stay safe."
"Yes, I'll keep that in mind. Thank you for your concern," Uchiha Ryo nodded slightly, stood up, and said, "Then I'll go and make preparations."
After Uchiha Ryo left, Uchiha Masamitsu couldn't help but let out a long sigh. He raised his hand to support his forehead and fell into silence.
On the other hand, although Uchiha Ryo had reported to the elder, he didn't rush to set off. Instead, he stayed safely in this place and rested for two days to recover his strength. Only then did he start to prepare the items he might need for his trip.
If there was anything to be regretted, it was that Uchiha Masaki remained on high alert until Uchiha Ryo left. He simply couldn't find an opportunity to try to help Uchiha Masaki awaken his Sharingan.
But this was not something that could be forced upon. So Uchiha Ryo only hoped that when looking for the next target, he wouldn't be too deliberate, lest there be another situation like Uchiha Masaki, who was on guard everywhere and made it impossible for him to start.
Madara was a bit reluctant when Uchiha Ryo left. Uchiha Ryo secretly pulled him aside and told him the function of The Bead of the Wraiths, then secretly stuffed one in his hand. He told Madara to find an opportunity to throw it into Uchiha Masaki's collar to see if it would work, or keep it for future use when playing dirty tricks on others. Only then did Madara forcibly suppress this reluctance.
Madara: Big Brother, you... Well, big bro must have his reasons. His... Ah, forget it, I really can't come up with any more excuses this time. What on earth do you think about every day, Big Brother!
By the way, should he thank Big Brother for not targeting him when he was completely off - guard?
Watching Uchiha Ryo go far away, Madara put away The Bead of the Wraiths with a serious expression. He decided to put on gloves later to prevent himself from accidentally touching something with strange effects in the future. As for the dulled perception caused by wearing gloves... He could overcome it!
"Hey, hey, Uchiha Ryo is just going for a reconnaissance. You don't have to have such a gloomy face, do you?" Uchiha Masaki sauntered over, looking obviously more relaxed. "Are you that reluctant to see your brother go?"
Hearing this, Madara looked at Uchiha Masaki with pity in his eyes. "I've decided not to beat you up when I have the strength."
Uchiha Masaki: ... Listen! Listen! Is that human language?
But Madara turned back again, looking at Uchiha Ryo's back, which had become a tiny dot, with a rather complicated expression. "Big Brother is not like this at home usually..."
Masaki, who originally wanted to ruffle the kid's hair as revenge, stopped his action. He folded his arms and also looked in the direction where Uchiha Ryo left, with a similarly complicated expression. "Do you think what's the probability of a normal person appearing among a bunch of crazy people?"
Madara fell silent.
"You've still got a lot to learn, kid," Uchiha Masaki patted Madara on the head. After receiving a glare, he quickly withdrew his hand. "After going on missions with Uchiha Ryo more often in the future, you'll know how mean he is. - Alright, stop thinking about him.
Didn't you say you wanted to learn the skills of combining ninjutsu and throwing weapons before? I'm free now. Wanna learn?"
Madara immediately gathered his thoughts and didn't care about Uchiha Masaki patting his head anymore. He said cheerfully, "Okay! Thank you."
"Really, the only thing you're like your brother in is your love for fighting," Uchiha Masaki said with a disgusted expression. "I really can't figure out what's so awesome about this energy - draining thing. Why are you all so interested in it... Is it really that interesting?"
"Yes!" Madara nodded vigorously and looked down at his palm. "When fighting with others, there's no need to think too much. Just focus on the battle whole - heartedly. That feeling is truly amazing.
There aren't that many calculations. It's either killing the opponent or being killed by the opponent. The sense of improvement brought by breaking through in a moment of life - and - death is even more addictive.
"Yes—yes—I got it, I got it," Uchiha Masaki looked even more disgusted. He turned around and walked towards the training ground. "You two are really brothers. One is a major cultivation fanatic, and the other is a minor one."
Madara: …
"You never seem to dare to say these things to my elder brother's face."
"Duh! Of course I'm scared!" Uchiha Masaki clicked his tongue and rubbed his nose. "Do you have any idea how much guts it takes to face someone who's been in your nightmares for three straight years? It's already amazing that I can overcome my Mondai and go on missions with him, okay?"