Chapter 364: Your Regret, My Shadow

Three months flew by in an instant.

"Kid, are you planning to leave?"

In front of the luxurious mansion worth three hundred million taels, Madara Uchiha whispered softly as he watched Lian Ye, backpack on his shoulders.

A fleeting hint of reluctance flashed across his eyes.

"Yes, Lord Ban," Lian Ye nodded.

After living in Iron Country for a few months, it's time to return to Konoha.

Someone's still waiting at home for me to come back.

It's been months; I wonder if that old man has been eating on schedule?

And Tuan Cang—does he even qualify for the Hokage position?

"Hmm," Madara Uchiha replied.

Lian Ye is the only junior he values, and also a key partner in carrying out the "Moon's Eye" project.

Now this kid is leaving, so he naturally feels a bit reluctant.

One can only say that Feijian got unbelievably lucky, ending up adopting this kid Lian Ye.

The Senju Ancestral Tomb is probably smoking; it could be that the tomb of the Senju Buddha was blown up, which isn't impossible.

When he has time, he plans to visit the Senju Ancestral Tomb to see if the tombstone has been blown up.

"Ha ha, Lian Ye, watch out on the road!" Senju Hashirama saw Lian Ye leave, his mouth stretching almost to his ears.

As long as Madara and Lian Ye, this criminal duo, don't come together, the chance of the Ninja World being destroyed will be a bit lower.

In his view, the "Moon's Eye" project is an evil scheme to destroy the Ninja World!

The problem is that his close friend and his favored junior are both involved…

If possible, Hashirama certainly doesn't want the two to become enemies of the entire Ninja World.

But there's really no other way.

Almost no one in the Ninja World can stop the two Kaleidoscope Sharingan, especially Madara's Kaleidoscope Sharingan!

All they can do is pray that the "Moon's Eye" project cannot be carried out smoothly.

"Got it, Uncle Hashirama."

Lian Ye's expression was odd; he always felt that Uncle Hashirama was just waiting for him to leave.

Could it be that his existence is delaying their two-person world?

Thinking that, Lian Ye's body trembled.

Terrifying Konoha friendship.

If you say there's nothing between these two, who would believe that?

"Lian Ye, while it's still early, set off as soon as possible."

Senju Hashirama didn't notice Lian Ye's increasingly odd expression and reminded him.

"When it gets dark, the road is hard to see…"

Lian Ye wore a look that said "just as I thought," silently ranting inside.

What a guy!

He was impatiently urging himself to leave, hoping that after he departs…

He could enjoy a wonderful two-person world in the courtyard?

Uncle Hashirama, this guy, his demeanor is just too unpleasant!

"I'm leaving, I won't disturb you any more," Lian Ye turned and left at once.

"I'll have time later to see you…"

If he doesn't leave now, Uncle Hashirama will probably keep urging him.

Better be sensible and leave early.

Uncle Hashirama and Lord Ban have since lived a blissful, immortal-like life, while only Shuihu Ayi cries silently at home alone.

"Hashirama, you seem eager to have Lian Ye leave."

Madara Uchiha turned his head, looking at Hashirama whose mouth was twisted into a wild grin, and asked with a frown.

Everything Hashirama thinks shows on his face; he's really simple!

Upon hearing that, Senju Hashirama's smile instantly froze.

He was only thinking about getting Lian Ye to leave quickly, and forgot to control his facial expression.

"Ha ha, what's that about?" Hashirama scratched his head awkwardly, "I'm just worried Lian Ye will be late and can't make the journey in time, right?"

"Hmm, that's right, exactly!"

He only wants Lian Ye to get home earlier, not to leave Madara…

"That's best!" Madara Uchiha snorted coldly.

Hashirama's frantic behavior clearly indicated a lie.

That guy is probably again thinking about how to stop their "Moon's Eye" project.

But he didn't choose to expose it; instead, he turned a blind eye.

If anyone else dared to interfere with his plan, he would kill them without hesitation.

But who says he's Hashirama?

As long as Hashirama doesn't touch Madara's red line, he'll pretend not to see.

As for if he really does cross that line, whether Madara will kill his close friend is unknown.

"Hehe…"

Hashirama saw that Madara didn't ask further and knew he had been brushed off.

Ban is such a good deceiver!

"Ban, are we still going to the restaurant for lunch?"

"Fine."

Lian Ye took out a large sum of money before leaving, as their future Living Expenses.

Respecting and caring for lonely elderly is the right thing to do.

The two of them now have no shortage of money; even if they dined at the most upscale restaurants every meal, it would last them a fairly long time.

The premise is that Hashirama doesn't take the money to gamble; otherwise, no amount would be enough for his losses.

The fat sheep at the gambling table is no joke!

Fortunately, Lian Ye had the foresight to entrust the money to Lord Ban for safekeeping.

Uncle Hashirama, if he wants to go to the casino, must apply to Lord Ban for gambling funds.

Four months later, Lian Ye returned to Konoha.

The first thing upon returning to the Village is, of course, to visit the Hokage Office to see an old friend.

I wonder whether Tuan Cang has become an excellent Hokage.

"Tuan Cang, I've told you you're too extreme!"

"Now Sand Hidden Village has come to Konoha demanding an explanation and compensation…"

"Explanation? Konoha has never needed to explain its actions to anyone!"

"Compensation? Hmph, when Wind Shadow dies, I'll burn it myself for him!"

"Tuan Cang, your actions will only drag the Village into the abyss; we should proactively compensate Sand Hidden Village to prevent the situation from spiraling out of control!"

"Enough, Ri Zhan, I am the Hokage!"

Lian Ye, just as he reached the doorway of the Office, heard a heated argument inside.

And that Classic Quote.

You regret, I Kage.

What follows should be Ri Zhan dropping a harsh line, then, in a fit of anger, slamming the door and leaving.

Sure enough, angry words from Ri Zhan came from inside.

"Tuan Cang, you will regret this!"

Hearing that, Lian Ye showed a satisfied expression.

It hits the spot!

Although the two characters' roles have reversed, there doesn't feel much difference.

Essentially, it's a dispute between the two due to ideological differences.

"Crack—"

The Office door swung open, and Ri Zhan's angry expression was instantly replaced by surprise.

"Lian Ye, you're back?!"

"Hmm, just happened to return."

Lian Ye's expression remained calm, showing no hint of panic at being caught eavesdropping.

"What are you arguing about in there?"

He pretended to have just arrived, as if he hadn't heard anything.

"Lian Ye, quickly persuade Tuan Cang for me!" Ri Zhan said, looking as if iron had failed to become steel, "Since becoming Hokage, he hasn't taken my advice!"

Back when Tuan Cang was acting as Hokage, the two often discussed each other and adopted the best suggestions.

Now that Tuan Cang has become Hokage, he has completely stopped pretending, forgetting his roots.

He simply refuses to heed the advice given, acting arbitrarily.

If this continues, Konoha Village will inevitably be doomed!

And the extreme Tuan Cang is the chief culprit behind all this!

"Let me see what this is about?"

Lian Ye followed Ri Zhan into the Office.