Chapter 457: Caring for a Lonely Elder

"Tuan Cang, Ri Zhan, what do you think that kid is thinking?"

Qianshou Feijian thought it over but still couldn't determine what Lian Ye actually meant.

Who made that kid appear not so smart on the surface?

It left him confused whether that kid's words have hidden meaning or if he's simply brainwashed by Madara Uchiha.

In the end, they could only ask the two disciples.

"Teacher Feijian, I think Lian Ye is forced, and for some reason he can only temporarily follow Madara Uchiha's arrangement."

Zhi Cun Tuan Zang voiced his own speculation.

"Teacher Feijian, I think Tuan Cang is right," Yuanfei Ri Zhan agreed, "Lian Ye's words before leaving were indeed meaningful."

【You just wait for the day I succeed.】

This means Lian Ye has already thought of a solution, but it will take some time.

And the reason he leaves the village is only a part of the plan.

Qianshou Feijian looked at the two in surprise: Is that kid Lian Ye really that smart?

If the two disciples hadn't shared his guess, he would have thought Lian Ye was simply duped by Madara Uchiha.

Now it seems he misunderstood him.

But Qianshou Feijian isn't satisfied with Lian Ye's approach; why didn't he discuss such matters with him?

One must know that the inherently evil Madara Uchiha is deeply scheming; with Lian Ye's naive nature, he would inevitably be toyed with by Madara.

He couldn't help but worry about Lian Ye's safety.

If Madara Uchiha finds out Lian Ye is deceiving him, he would surely tear him to pieces!

Madara Uchiha's power is something Feijian knows all too well.

Lian Ye may not be his opponent.

No, he cannot let Lian Ye run wild on his own!

Even if he truly needs to deal with Madara, he must bring him along.

"Send out the notice and be sure to locate Lian Ye's whereabouts."

Qianshou Feijian immediately ordered Tuan Cang, commanding the entire Ninja World to search for Lian Ye's trail.

Especially the Water Country.

That kid will definitely infiltrate Kirigakure Village to attack the Three-Tails jinchuriki and the Six-Tails jinchuriki.

He is about to set off for Kirigakure Village now; Lian Ye cannot face Madara Uchiha alone.

Zhi Cun Tuan Zang and Yuanfei Ri Zhan, seeing this, voluntarily followed the teacher to Kirigakure Village.

The difficulty of capturing the Six-Tails has skyrocketed, exactly the effect Lian Ye wants.

Higher difficulty naturally buys time.

Even if he is powerful, he cannot silently snatch the Six-Tails jinchuriki in front of so many people.

It will definitely require a hard-fought battle.

Moreover, other Ninja Villages, upon hearing the news, will likely be eager to deal with this mysterious person.

It amounts to Lian Ye alone confronting the five great Ninja Villages.

Frankly, they could announce the start of the Third Shinobi World War.

Not delaying a year or two would be an insult to the five great Ninja Villages.

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Deep underground, dozens of meters down, an open underground space.

"Lord Ban, the Capture of Tail Beasts operation has been exposed; I have already left Konoha Village."

Lian Ye, upon arriving, immediately poured his grievances to Ban Daye.

He complained how unlucky he was, hiding so well yet still being discovered.

He blamed the damned Taki Village leader.

Had he known, he should have slaughtered them all that night.

That pitiful look resembled a homeless middle-aged man.

Time has truly flown; he has already moved from youth into middle age.

Madara Uchiha showed little expression to his complaints, his composure terrifyingly steady.

"You should have left Konoha long ago."

Only when Lian Ye ran out of words did he softly say a single line.

Years ago, he had suggested Lian Ye leave the village and follow him to implement the "Moon's Eye" plan.

But it fell through under Hashirama's intervention.

Since then, he never again raised the issue of Lian Ye leaving Konoha.

Even if Lian Ye agreed to join the "Moon's Eye" plan, Madara still tacitly allowed Lian Ye to stay in Konoha.

As long as the Tail Beasts can be captured on schedule, that's sufficient.

Since he is now leaving Konoha, he can stay by his side and devote himself to capturing the remaining Tail Beasts.

Lian Ye: "……"

Ban Daye is still the same Ban Daye; all his gentleness was given to Uncle Hashirama.

He never comforts anyone.

Let alone comforting anyone, even adding fuel to the fire would be considered generous.

Lian Ye was just oiled.

Damn it, should've left Konoha long ago.

What this means is simply that, although you're now homeless, it's actually a good thing!

"For this period, just stay at my place."

Madara Uchiha pointed at the stone bed opposite and said, "You can sleep there… Of course, if you're not used to it, you can move out and stay elsewhere."

He doesn't mind such matters; wherever Lian Ye lives is fine.

"I'll just stay here."

Lian Ye has no intention of moving out, and uses the remaining time to forge a good relationship with Ban Daye.

Just chat with him when there's nothing to do, cook for him, and so on.

Stack a few layers of armor first; when the relationship sours later, it'll be a bit better.

He will inherit Ban Daye's estate in the future.

Madara Uchiha said nothing and slowly closed his eyes.

The empty Underground Space fell silent again.

Since Ban Daye and Uncle Hashirama separated, he has become reticent and taciturn.

Back then I could exchange a few words with him; now there's nothing to say.

"Lord Ban, Uncle Hashirama told me…"

Lian Ye began recounting how Senju Hashirama approached him to inquire about his close friendships.

Sure enough, whenever Hashirama is mentioned, Ban Daye shows interest.

Although it wasn't obvious, Lian Ye observed it clearly.

Tsk tsk, as expected of the tsundere Madara Uchiha.

He puts on a nonchalant face, but secretly keeps muttering about the other person, right?

One can only say the two are true best buddies; their bond is undeniable!

Another day of being moved to tears by Konoha's friendship.

In the following days, Lian Ye would chat with Ban Daye whenever possible and prepare three meals a day.

It counts as caring for a lonely elder.

Ban Daye has no children, yet he patiently cares for him like this.

It's excessive to not even receive the inheritance yet.

His demand isn't high; he only wants that pair of Rinnegan.

As for the sickle and the Flame Fan mentioned earlier, they're merely gifts from the elder's resources.

They don't even qualify as inheritance.

Time flies; Ban Daye is already nearing the stage of walking and swaying his cane.

The boastful Haikou of punching Madara Uchiha back then is about to be realized immediately.

Punch the aged Madara Uchiha, kick the ruined Senju Hashirama.

His era has finally arrived.

After decades of lurking across the Ninja World, brutally beat the cane‑wielding Madara Uchiha!

It fully proves that as long as you wear down the powerful, you'll eventually become the strongest.

Heroes grow old, the remaining become king.

After several days of daily interaction, Madara Uchiha gradually noticed that Lian Ye sometimes gave him a strange look.

It seems he's expecting something…

Has this kid developed another psychological issue?!

To be honest, he's a bit scared.

With the plan on the brink of success, there must be no mishaps!

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