Chapter 408: Brother, You're Not Dead!

Senju Hashirama Residence.

"You scared me half to death; I thought Feijian had discovered me."

Senju Hashirama, still trembling with lingering fear, stepped out of the house.

"Hashirama, were you seen by Feijian when you arrived?"

Xuanwo Mizuto frowned and asked.

If not, Feijian could not have kept staring into the house.

"That shouldn't be the case; I was clearly being very discreet," Senju Hashirama said, scratching his head in confusion.

"You should leave early; I don't think Feijian will be satisfied easily."

Xuanwo Mizuto sighed softly, urging her husband to depart.

Given Feijian's nature, as long as he harbors doubt, he'll devise ways to uncover the truth.

If Hashirama doesn't leave quickly, he may not be able to get away.

"Mizuto..." Senju Hashirama's face showed guilt.

Lian Ye's words made him ponder a lot on the road.

He indeed felt he had wronged his wife, never having considered her feelings.

He realized he couldn't just blindly follow Ban.

Sometimes one needs to be with one's own family.

"Alright, you should leave quickly; be careful on the road."

Xuanwo Mizuto smiled, gently patting her husband's cheek.

"Mizuto, trust that I'll be back soon; then I won't leave!"

Senju Hashirama's expression was resolute.

He plans to stay with Ban for a while longer, then bid farewell to his close friend!

It would be even better if he could persuade Ban to return to Konoha.

Otherwise, he'll only be able to visit him occasionally in Iron Country.

Xuanwo Mizuto was stunned by his words, never expecting Hashirama to say such things.

Her eyes instantly reddened.

She said nothing, only whispered a soft "Okay."

Senju Hashirama took one last look at the rope‑eyed tree house, then turned and left without hesitation.

This time he returned without a chance to visit his grandson.

He can only wait for the next time.

Just as Senju Hashirama stepped out of the courtyard, he saw the long‑awaited Qianshou Feijian and, in the distance, a steady stream of Dark Division members arriving.

"Got you!" Qianshou Feijian sneered.

But when he recognized the identity of the dark figure, his smile froze instantly, and he stood rooted to the spot.

What did he see?!

How does this guy look exactly like his older brother?!

The expressions beneath the masks of the surrounding Dark Division members were filled with terror.

How does this wall‑climbing guy resemble the one on Hokage Rock so closely?

Xuanwo Mizuto in the courtyard sighed helplessly.

Hashirama was still discovered.

Qianshou Feijian's gaze remained fixed on Senju Hashirama's face.

That expression, that movement.

Exactly the same as his brother who died years ago!

"Ha ha, Feijian, long time no see?" Senju Hashirama said, awkwardly scratching his head.

He hadn't expected Feijian to conceal his aura and lurk in the corner, watching him.

No wonder—this is the Feijian he knows.

What a chicken‑thief.

Hearing that familiar voice, Qianshou Feijian's body trembled slightly.

It felt like a dream.

The guy in front of him seemed truly to be his brother who died years ago.

No, perhaps his brother never died at all!

"Brother, you're not dead?!"

Qianshou Feijian's shocked voice echoed throughout the Senju Clan Land.

Qianshou Feijian Residence.

Lian Ye, just as he lay down, heard the voice that rang across the heavens.

At first he was bewildered, but he quickly recovered and sat up sharply from the bed.

"Whoa, Uncle Hashirama has been discovered!"

Sure enough, you can't walk by a river without getting your shoes wet.

Uncle Hashirama really was caught by that kid.

That means the secret they've hidden for years has been exposed.

It's no less than discovering that Qianshou Feijian has been using him for experiments...

Lian Ye immediately began packing his things; this time he's really running away!

Ban Daye, I've come to you to carry out the Moon's Eye plan.

I will create a world without Qianshou Feijian!

Swish swish swish!

As Lian Ye was packing his things, several ANBU appeared in the courtyard.

The leading ANBU had white hair; it was ANBU Captain Qimu Shuo Mao.

Lord Lian Ye, Lord Feijian and the Hokage request you to go over.

Lian Ye, still packing, slowly set down his backpack and, with a heart of ash, opened the door.

He finally understood how Qianshou Feijian felt when he learned the truth back then.

So this is the feeling of being on edge, huh?

Lord Lian Ye, please cooperate!

Qimu Shuo Mao looked at Lian Ye warily; the matter was critical, so he had to escort Lian Ye over.

He must not be allowed to use the Flying Thunder God Run.

Otherwise there would be no way to report to Lord Feijian and the Hokage!

"Don't worry, I won't run," Lian Ye said weakly.

Fortunately, back then he hadn't made things difficult for Qianshou Feijian, and he hoped this old kid wouldn't make things difficult for himself.

That's why leaving a margin makes future meetings easier.

Under the ANBU's "escort," Lian Ye saw Senju Hashirama not far away.

Didn't Uncle Hashirama say he wouldn't be discovered?

But in a moment, he was caught on the spot.

If I'd known, I wouldn't have let him come back with me.

"Lian Ye, you're here!" Yuanfei Rizhan hurried forward and asked, "What exactly happened, and why is the First Elder here?"

Lian Ye: "…"

Zhi Cun Tuan Cang came before Lian Ye and said in a deep voice.

"You bastard, how long have you been hiding the First Elder's matter from us?"

Lian Ye: "…"

Tired, let it be destruction.

He now truly doesn't want to say a single word.

Fortunately, Qianshou Feijian's attention was entirely on his elder brother, leaving no time to deal with him.

"Lian Ye, is the First Elder not dead?"

Yuanfei Rizhan looked at the not‑far distance, where Senju Hashirama, head down like a misbehaving child before Teacher Feijian, asked.

"Mm," Lian Ye replied softly.

He now has no tricks left and can only answer honestly.

Zhi Cun Tuan Cang's expression was odd.

Keeping such an important matter from them means this guy is doomed!

Prepare to bear Teacher Feijian's wrath.

"Elder brother, since you didn't die back then, why didn't you tell me!"

Qianshou Feijian strained to suppress the anger in his heart.

Nonsense, that's too much nonsense!

Lian Ye knows this, the elder sister knows this, yet he alone is kept in the dark!

The key is that kid Lian Ye never told himself!

Senju Hashirama bowed his head, "Sorry, Feijian."

The reason he kept silent was fear that Feijian would trouble Ban.

Then he went up to deliver a head.

"Feijian, your elder brother has unavoidable grievances," Xuanwo Mizuto explained softly.

"Elder brother, elder sister, how could you do this!"

Qianshou Feijian was clearly quite angry; the couple treated him like a monkey!

Usually nonsense is tolerable.

To hide this from him even in such a major matter shows they never considered him one of their own.

He actually wants to see what his elder brother's grievance really is?!

To think they could pull off a Fake Death Escape!

If he hadn't stumbled upon it today, he might have been kept in the dark his whole life.

Inside the Sealed Space.

"Hahaha—"

The Nine-Tails laughed, gasping for breath.

Damn Senju Hashirama, the truth finally came out!

How gratifying, truly gratifying!

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ps: This isn't a saved draft; I took a break today and wrote from seven until now, yīng yīng yīng…