Chapter 458: Hold Off on Sunbathing for Now

"Lord Ban, it's time to eat."

Lian Ye held a steaming grilled fish and carefully handed it to Ban Daye.

Madara Uchiha stared at the browned grilled fish before him and did not immediately reach out to take it.

With an Outsider Demon Statue continuously channeling chakra to sustain his bodily functions, he does not need to eat.

Since summoning the Outsider Demon Statue, he has not eaten normal food again.

As time passed, he gradually got used to it.

Looking at the grilled fish Lian Ye handed over, he couldn't help recalling the days he lived in a cave with Hashirama.

Back then, their daily food was grilled fish.

There was no special reason; they simply only knew how to make grilled fish.

After eating it so often, they developed a physiological aversion to the dish.

Although their meals and shelter were crude, those were among the few days he felt happy.

Madara Uchiha had thought he would never eat grilled fish again in his life, but seeing the enticingly colored fish before him, his Adam's apple twitched slightly.

After a moment of hesitation, he finally reached out and took the grilled fish.

Soon, the grilled fish was completely devoured by him.

"Lord Ban, would you like more?"

Seeing this, Lian Ye offered another grilled fish, fearing he hadn't had enough.

Elderly people must be well cared for, making it easier to inherit their estate.

"No, that's enough."

Madara Uchiha waved his hand, refusing the grilled fish Lian Ye handed over.

He is older now, his appetite not as big as in his youth; a little food to savor is sufficient.

The youngster's cooking hasn't declined from back then; it still has that familiar flavor.

If Hashirama had supported his ideals, the two wouldn't have gone separate ways.

But it's fine; Hashirama will soon witness the day Ninja World achieves peace.

He believes that within the Genjutsu of Infinite Moon Reading, he can happily spend his remaining time.

"Kid, after you finish eating, you can go capture a Tail Beast."

Madara Uchiha looked at Lian Ye, who was devouring the grilled fish, and said in a deep voice.

He was a bit impatient.

Worried that delay would cause trouble.

Since the kid is now leaving Konoha, it's better to accelerate the Capture and Seize Tail Beast progress.

As long as the Nine Tailed Beasts are gathered, the Ten-Tails can be revived.

Then, by becoming the Ten-Tails Jinchuriki, one can wield Infinite Moon Reading, thereby bringing true peace to the Ninja World.

Ninja World Peace is the dream he and Hashirama have always sought to achieve.

Hashirama failed; he will succeed!

Hearing Ban Daye's words, Lian Ye, who was savoring the grilled fish, suddenly felt the fish in his hand lose its aroma.

No way?

He'd only been here two days, and Ban Daye already wants him to capture a Tail Beast.

Didn't they promise him a month of rest?

Only half the time has passed; this isn't how it's supposed to be!

Lian Ye felt exploited by capital, yet couldn't bring himself to refuse.

"Understood, Lord Ban."

It doesn't matter.

If he's not mistaken, that old kid Qianshou Feijian has already headed to Water Country.

Other villages also sent people to Water Country to guard the Six-Tails Jinchuriki.

There might even be a net cast over the heavens and earth.

Anyway, his chance of failure this time exceeds ninety percent.

Even if he doesn't fail, he'll have to find a way to mess things up.

It would be best to spend a few months on the Six-Tails Jinchuriki, then quietly wait for the Three-Tails to revive.

Among the Nine Tailed Beasts, Lian Ye's favorite is the Three-Tails.

It's practically his lucky star!

Since the Three-Tails was slain, there has been no news of its revival, undoubtedly greatly delaying the gathering of the Nine Tailed Beasts.

As long as the Three-Tails doesn't revive for a day, Ban Daye cannot revive the Ten-Tails.

He hopes the Three-Tails will revive a few years later, when the chance of beating Ban Daye will be higher.

"Lord Ban, I'm going to capture the Six-Tails."

Lian Ye quickly devoured the grilled fish in his hand, then put on his mask and left the Underground Space.

Madara Uchiha silently watched Lian Ye depart, then slowly closed his eyes.

Finally, the three Tail Beasts.

He believes that soon the day will come when the Ninja World fully achieves peace.

And he, Madara Uchiha, is the Ninja World's savior!

Hashirama, just wait and see.

Three days later, Water Country.

Lian Ye watched the Mist Hidden ninjas patrolling the coastline, the corners of his mouth under the mask curling slightly.

Just as he had expected, Kirigakure Village had indeed tightened its vigilance.

It should be noted that even the border areas have bolstered their guards, so the village's own guards will only increase.

Undoubtedly, the difficulty of capturing the Six-Tails Jinchuriki has risen infinitely.

But that is exactly the effect Lian Ye wants.

No matter how strong he is, he cannot take on a Ninja Village alone, especially one that receives support from other Ninja Villages.

It is tantamount to Lian Ye fighting the ninjas of the Five Great Nations by himself.

A mission failure would be perfectly normal.

He believes Ban Daye can understand him.

After all, in the Ninja World only Senju Hashirama and Madara Uchiha can accomplish such a feat.

But now the two, one aged and the other ruined and aged.

They can no longer replicate the heroic deeds of their youth.

One can only say that time is a butcher's knife; no strong one can escape its assault.

"Lord Lian Ye, there are so many patrolling ninjas!"

A Fei, appearing beside Lian Ye at an unknown moment, lowered his voice and said.

"Go in first to scout the Six-Tails Jinchuriki's whereabouts and the ninja distribution, then return and tell me immediately."

Lian Ye gave the suddenly appearing A Fei the order.

Bai Jue is an excellent intelligence scout; letting him go in to observe the situation is just perfect.

First scout the concrete situation, then later we can stage a little.

"Understood, Lord Lian Ye."

Kirigakure Village.

A Fei slipped in smoothly, unnoticed by anyone.

But they soon discovered in horror that Kirigakure Village was now heavily guarded by countless ninjas.

There were even ninjas from other Ninja Villages!

Wait, the white-haired one at the front, isn't that Second Hokage Qianshou Feijian?

How did he end up here?

No, not only Qianshou Feijian, even the Second Generation Wind Shadow Sha Men from Sunagakure is here!

Through its careful observation, it finally made a terrifying discovery.

The strongmen of the Five Great Nations have all gathered in Kirigakure Village.

What a joke!

A Fei's pale face turned even paler from fright.

No, this must be reported to Lord Lian Ye.

On the coast, Lian Ye, leisurely sunbathing behind a reef, suddenly heard A Fei's urgent voice.

"Lord Lian Ye, something terrible is happening, stop sunbathing!"

What time is it? There's no time to be leisurely sunbathing.

If the Tailed Beast isn't captured on schedule, Lord Ban will surely be furious.

Lian Ye saw this and knew that the old kid Qianshou Feijian hadn't disappointed him...

Kirigakure Village is now certainly guarded by countless ninjas; secretly snatching the Six-Tails Jinchuriki is simply impossible.

"What happened?"

Lian Ye pretended to know nothing, asking curiously.

"Lord Lian Ye, Kirigakure Village..."

A Fei began to recount what he had seen and heard in Kirigakure Village, as well as the personnel distribution.