Chapter 274: Where Is the Chef Actually Going?

"Madara, why are you still eating fish today?"

Inside a Ninja World Cave, Senju Hashirama stared at the two large fish Madara Uchiha was holding, his face showing a grievance.

Since Madara Uchiha learned Lian Ye's Grilled Fish technique, Grilled Fish has become their daily staple.

It appears on their table almost every day; at first the taste was fine, but the more they ate, the more it made them nauseous.

But there was no alternative, because Madara only learned the Grilled Fish method from Lian Ye and cannot cook any other dishes, so for now they can only eat Grilled Fish.

This makes Hashirama want to vomit at the sight of fish meat, and he suddenly suggests.

"How about we eat out?"

"You don't want Grilled Fish anymore?" Madara Uchiha narrowed his eyes, his tone turning unfriendly.

He had gone to great lengths to catch the two fish, yet Hashirama this guy suggested going out to eat.

So his effort was in vain?

"No... not at all." Seeing his close friend's displeased expression, Hashirama quickly abandoned the idea of eating out, "Actually, Grilled Fish does taste pretty good."

Seeing Madara still standing there, he forced a smile, "Haha, Madara, go cook, I'm a bit hungry."

Madara Uchiha stared expressionlessly at Hashirama for a while, then went to the stove to prepare the two fish.

All along, Madara handled the Grilled Fish, while Hashirama was in charge of lighting the fire and adding wood.

Hashirama didn't idle; he formed a seal and used Wood Release to create a round log as firewood for the Grilled Fish.

He had done this dozens of times, already highly proficient.

Soon, a small pile of firewood appeared before him.

Inside the cave, the campfire burned quietly, the wood crackling with faint pops.

Madara Uchiha sat beside the fire, attentively turning the two fish skewered on a branch.

Senju Hashirama leaned against the stone wall, first glancing at the Grilled Fish, then at his focused friend, sighing helplessly.

If Lian Ye were here, he wouldn't have to eat Grilled Fish.

Although Madara's Grilled Fish tastes good, you can't eat it every day!

He was just afraid of Madara getting angry, so he never dared to speak up, only occasionally finding excuses to eat in town.

Come to think of it, he and Madara haven't met Lian Ye for some time.

However, Hashirama thought it best they not meet, to prevent Madara from constantly scheming against Lian Ye.

Between gourmet food and Lian Ye, he chose the latter without hesitation.

After all, Madara's plan is too extreme; he must not let Lian Ye get involved!

Hashirama watched his earnest friend grilling, clenching his fist in frustration.

These years he has repeatedly tried to persuade Madara to abandon the "Moon's Eye" plan, but Madara ignored his counsel.

No matter how he pleaded, it was to no avail.

Once Madara Uchiha decides on something, he almost never changes his mind, even if his lips are worn to the point of bleeding, it makes no difference.

Hashirama felt very helpless, yet powerless, and could only follow Madara step by step.

Fortunately, Madara currently has no intention of executing the plan, seeming to be waiting for something…

But this is a good thing for him; as long as Madara doesn't implement the plan even for a day, he still has a chance to save the situation!

"Here, the Grilled Fish is ready."

Just as he was pondering the future, Madara handed over the cooked fish.

"Thanks for your effort, Madara." Hashirama took the Grilled Fish, forcing himself to eat despite the nausea.

Madara Uchiha said nothing, leaning against the rock wall and silently eating the Grilled Fish.

To be honest, he somewhat missed Lian Ye's cooking.

Eating Grilled Fish every day not only wears on Hashirama; even he is reaching his limit, but he hides it out of pride.

Looks like he'll need to find time to return to Fire Country, letting that kid come over to cook a few meals for them.

He originally planned a slight ploy to coax Lian Ye over, but recalling he hasn't yet awakened the Power of All Things, he abandoned the idea…

Before the "Moon's Eye" plan is fully carried out, one must not alert the enemy.

As for inviting Lian Ye to join, he'll consider it later; now is too early…

"Madara, how about we go to town to eat tomorrow?" Hashirama, having eaten half the Grilled Fish, could no longer continue.

It's not that it's not tasty; I'm just fed up with it.

"Fine."

To his surprise, Madara this time didn't refuse; he actually agreed.

"Hahaha, it's settled then!" Hashirama immediately showed a happy smile; tomorrow they finally won't have to eat Grilled Fish.

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Someplace in Ninja World, a person and a cat leapt through the forest.

"Dao Ba, why aren't you here yet?" Lian Ye couldn't help asking.

He'd been running for almost a day, yet still hadn't found any trace of Hashirama and Madara.

And he didn't know which nook or cranny the two had fled to…

Madara Uchiha is being overly cautious!

No wonder the original work had no one discover his Fake Death; Ninja World is so vast, just hiding in some mountain, and if anyone found out, they'd be a ghost.

"Don't rush, there's still a long way to go, meow," Dao Ba said irritably.

The kid asks every so often how much longer until arrival, making it somewhat annoyed.

"Approximately how much longer?" Lian Ye asked softly as the sky grew darker.

"We'll arrive by tomorrow noon, meow," Dao Ba said.

……

He knows Madara Uchiha left the Fire Country's territory, but didn't expect him to go that far!

Even just traveling takes a full day and night.

He left the Village in the morning and has hardly rested since, essentially not pausing for a moment.

He thought he was almost there, but still has to travel another night.

Lian Ye doesn't know why Madara Uchiha ran so far. Didn't he already find a hiding place before?

"I'm dead tired, I'll set out again at sunrise; I need to rest."

As time passes, Dao Ba eventually decides to go on strike.

Lian Ye doesn't object; after running all day he indeed needs rest, and after all Madara Uchiha and Senju Hashirama aren't going to run.

One person and one cat had a simple dinner, then lay down to sleep beside the campfire.

……

"Where exactly is Chu Zi going?"

Heijue's head poked out from a tree, staring at the sleeping Lian Ye with a puzzled expression.

Today it was, as usual, gathering intel in the Ninja World, and accidentally stumbled upon Lian Ye traveling with a cat.

Lian Ye is the chef predesignated by Heijue's mother, and any slip is absolutely unacceptable…

It worries that Lian Ye might encounter danger after leaving the Village, so it follows the whole way to prevent him from facing danger.

Because it fears being noticed by Lian Ye, Heijue dared not get close, and naturally didn't hear Lian Ye and Dao Ba's conversation.

"Not staying in the Village to cook, what are you doing running out with nothing to do?"

Heijue plans to continue following the chef tomorrow, to see where he is actually heading.

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ps: Hehehe, didn't expect an accident today, Ying ying ying…