Chapter 270: The World Is So Big, I Want to Go Out and See It

Although Qianshou Feijian said nothing, it seemed as if he said everything.

Lian Ye couldn't help feeling a bit melancholy; every day he lounges around the Village, and at mealtime he starts preparing meals— is this really the life he wants?

Hmm, actually the idle days aren't bad…

When he had no power before, he only wanted to survive; now that he possesses great strength, the matters he must consider have multiplied.

Even though lounging in the Village is a fine choice, he can't possibly lounge there his whole life, right?

He's only nineteen now; retiring early is indeed premature.

Things like retirement can wait until he's forty or fifty; while he's young, he should do what he wants.

The world is so big; he wants to go out and see it!

When Lian Ye was weak, leaving the Village meant easy danger; you might think he likes staying home, but in fact he had no other options.

Without great power, wandering the Ninja World recklessly can lead to death; unlike before when Senju Hashirama, a powerful protector, was around, so he can only stay home and develop honestly.

After staying home for a long time, he gradually got used to it.

Thus, during the five years since the war ended, Lian Ye, aside from monthly missions, spent all other time in the Village.

Previously he had to sneak out to cook for Hashirama and Madara, but now that they've left Fire Country, he no longer needs to cook for them.

Lian Ye basically has no other friends besides Tuan Cang and a few others.

Hinata Yuki and Nara Motoya often carry out missions, so they're seen only a few times a year.

Moreover, he rarely goes out; he usually suns himself at home, prepares meals at mealtime to send to Qianshou Feijian, then returns home to cultivate…

He's lived this three‑point‑one‑line life for a full five years!

He originally thought there was nothing wrong with it; over the years he's become accustomed.

Occasionally he entertained the idea of leaving the Village to travel, but Lian Ye quickly abandoned it.

But Uchiha Tanaka's remark clearly provoked him.

It made him realize he's still young, can't stay in the Village serving as Qianshou Feijian's chef every day, and can fully go out to see the world.

In the years he's been in the Ninja World, he hasn't really gone out to see anything.

Back then, traveling with Senju Hashirama was rushed, because Hashirama only had a few years left.

Their Ninja World trip was purely a check‑in, never stopping to truly experience the locals' lives.

This time, Lian Ye wants to leave the Village and stay abroad for a year or two, treating it as a long vacation for the chef.

He can take this chance to properly observe the Ninja World residents' lives.

Anyway, at present few in the Ninja World can threaten him; he can roam freely.

Even if he meets an unbeatable opponent, he can use Flying Thunder God Run.

Now his only worry is whether Madara Uchiha will take advantage of his departure and strike at those around him.

Just imagine: when he returns to the Village and finds Feijian, Tuan Cang, Xiaochun, Ri Zhan, and others all slain.

In that case, Lian Ye would be highly likely to awaken the Kaleidoscope Sharingan.

He just doesn't want to open his eye for that reason…

That makes Lian Ye too afraid to leave the Village lightly, fearing Madara Uchiha might do something out of line.

However, there is a solution: invite Hashirama and Madara to travel together, though that would sacrifice travel freedom…

Madara Uchiha is a troublesome fellow!

He can only hope Madara won't strike at those around him during his trip.

Qianshou Feijian was eating when he suddenly noticed Lian Ye staring off and couldn't help asking.

"Kid, what are you thinking?"

He thought the kid was odd, first asking a knowingly rhetorical question, then staring off continuously.

"I want to travel," Lian Ye said.

After weighing his options, he finally made up his mind.

After all, he can't protect them forever; if Madara Uchiha decides to go after them, they'll eventually face that problem…

And if he leaves the Village, Madara might temporarily abandon the few.

If it really can't work—

He could join the "Moon's Eye" project; after all, before Madara awakens the Rinnegan, the plan can't be carried out.

By then, there'd be no need to worry about Madara's targeting.

"Travel?" Qianshou Feijian frowned; if the kid goes out, who will deliver meals to him?

Travel would be at least ten days to half a month, maybe longer; he doesn't want to go that long without delicious food.

"No way." He refused without hesitation, "The Ninja World isn't peaceful lately; staying away from the Village for long makes it easy to encounter danger."

"Come on, uncle." Lian Ye scoffed, "There's virtually no one in the Ninja World who could endanger me."

The only one who could threaten him is Madara Uchiha, but their relationship is currently good.

Madara won't attack this chef for now, and he'll soon pretend to join the "Moon's Eye" project.

Only this can ensure Madara won't strike at those around him.

Actually Lian Ye doesn't want too much entanglement with Madara, but because of Hashirama, he's already deeper in.

If he doesn't join, who knows when Madara will strike?

Now he can only, during his travel, explain the situation to Madara Uchiha.

All this is for his comrades' safety; he hopes the old kid Qianshou Feijian can understand his dilemma.

As for being a chef, that can wait until he returns from his trip.

The office fell into dead silence.

Qianshou Feijian's red eyes swept over the youth's earnest face; though he was very reluctant inside, he could only nod in agreement at last.

"Alright."

That kid has grown up and now has his own ideas.

He can't possibly demand that Lian Ye stay in the Village his whole life, can he?

"How long do you plan to be away?"

Lian Ye hadn't expected the old kid to agree so readily; he slowly extended three Root fingers, tentatively saying, "Three years."

Qianshou Feijian: "???"

He looked at Lian Ye in disbelief, his voice unintentionally rising a few notches.

"You said how many years?!"

At first he thought Lian Ye intended to go out for three months, but it turned out to be three years.

What a joke!

In any case, he could never agree to such an outrageous request.

Going three years without Lian Ye's cooking would be even more painful than killing him.

"I want to be out for three years."

"No!" Qianshou Feijian coldly refused.

Lian Ye sighed helplessly, knowing he wouldn't be allowed to leave that long, and could only continue bargaining.

"Two years, two years will do, right?"

"No, two years is too long."

"What about one year?"

"Still no."

"This won't do, that won't do, so how long do you intend to let me leave?"

"Three months."

Lian Ye: "……"

He could tell that the old kid was determined not to let him be away from the Village for long.

Hmph, indeed the naturally evil Qianshou Feijian!

Another wave of suffocating silence.

"Three months Root cannot travel, I need at least a year."

"Half a year."

"Deal!"

After prolonged bargaining, Lian Ye finally secured a half-year leave for himself.

Qianshou Feijian watched Lian Ye's departing silhouette and sighed helplessly.

Half a year is still too long.