Chapter 629: I'm Taking This Mission!

Early the next morning, the four set out together, leaving the village.

"Feijian, what's inside the pack you're carrying?"

Senju Hashirama noticed Feijian had been carrying a backpack all along and, out of curiosity, asked.

He has traveled so many times, and this is the first time he's seen someone with a backpack.

Madara Uchiha, hearing this, turned his head slightly toward Feijian; he too was curious about what was inside.

Since it's something carried by the innately evil Senju Feijian, it must certainly not be anything good!

"You'll find out soon."

Senju Feijian didn't state it outright, but said ominously.

These guys go traveling without any gear on them; they'll have a hard time when the time comes!

"Lian Ye, what exactly did Feijian bring?"

Senju Hashirama leaned close to Lian Ye's ear and whispered his question.

Lian Ye spread his hands, indicating he didn't know.

He had just gotten up and saw Feijian with a backpack; who could tell what's inside?

Based on last night's behavior, if his guess is correct, it should be a backpack full of Storage Scrolls.

After all, that old kid has nearly emptied his house.

One Storage Scroll wouldn't even fit!

Senju Hashirama, seeing he couldn't get useful information here, slowed his pace and walked side by side with Madara Uchiha.

He let Lian Ye and Senju Feijian go ahead.

"Madara, what do you think Feijian's pack contains?"

"I don't know."

Senju Hashirama: "……"

"Kid, where are we heading?"

Senju Feijian ignored the conversation behind him, glanced around, and asked with a hint of anticipation.

It's his first time traveling, and he doesn't know what's fun.

"Country of Hot Springs, then."

Back when Senju Hashirama and Madara Uchiha were still Mountain Top Cave Men, Lian Ye would always go to the Country of Hot Springs to soak in the hot springs whenever he sought them out.

Over time, it naturally became a habit.

But after Madara Uchiha awakened the Rinnegan, they went their separate ways and could never return to the way things were.

In the blink of an eye, so many years have passed, and it's surprising they can still travel together.

Hearing that, Senju Hashirama and Madara Uchiha behind them instantly fell into reminiscence.

Time really flies!

Senju Hashirama felt nostalgic, recalling that when Lian Ye was a child he used to go to the Country of Hot Springs with him.

Later, after finding Madara, he took him along.

"Country of Hot Springs."

Senju Feijian gave a slight nod.

He knew the place, having passed by on missions before, but never had time to enjoy the hot springs.

Now is the perfect chance to make up for that missed experience.

The four continued onward toward the Country of Hot Springs.

What they didn't notice was a Bai Jue silently following them.

"Lord Ban, Lord Lian Ye..."

A Fei watched the departing silhouettes and murmured softly.

Heijue and Uchiha Reifeng traveled to other timelines; now the Ninja World only has this group of Bai Jue left.

If Heijue hadn't assigned the mission, it would have long ago gone looking for Ban Daye to hang out with.

Mainly because it knows Ban Daye was deceived, and venturing out on its own would likely get it killed.

Given A Fei's understanding of Ban, if it dares to show itself, its neck would be snapped in an instant, without even a chance to plead.

Fine, let's continue carrying out Heijue's assigned task.

News of Senju Hashirama's party leaving Konoha Village spread through the Ninja World's Exchange House.

Inside an Exchange House somewhere.

"Senju Hashirama and Madara Uchiha's bounty: ten billion taels?!"

Jiaodu stared at the newly posted intel, his eyes flashing green.

One billion! That's a whole billion!

Take it, take it, take it!

"Ninja Lord, do you really intend to take this mission?"

The Exchange House proprietor asked skeptically.

"Your assassination targets are God of Ninja Senju Hashirama and Ninja World Asura Madara Uchiha!"

He thought Jiaodu hadn't read the mission details, so he kindly reminded him.

It's not a mission for a super‑strong ninja; taking it would only lead to death!

"Hmph, I know," Jiaodu snorted coldly, dissatisfied, "I'm taking this very mission!"

"Very well, Ninja Lord," the Exchange House proprietor said respectfully, "You only need to bring back the two heads, and I'll settle the bounty for you."

Jiaodu waved his hand and left without looking back.

The reason he took this mission wasn't because he thought he was terrifyingly strong.

Rather, he believes that Senju Hashirama and Madara Uchiha have long been dead…

The reason rumors spread is merely Konoha Village's method of intimidating other Ninja Villages.

Even the legendary Sage of Six Paths cannot achieve resurrection, let alone Senju Hashirama and Madara Uchiha.

As for the recent rumor that Madara Uchiha hasn't died and intends to enact the "Moon's Eye" plan, that is pure nonsense.

If Madara Uchiha truly existed, how could those Ninja Villages possibly be his opponents?

The "Moon's Eye" plan was not realized.

This alone shows that the so‑called "Madara Uchiha not dead" is nothing but their fabrication.

Jiaodu sneers at this; the Five Great Ninja Villages release such news merely to let the small ninja villages know their strength.

Thus those small ninja villages willingly submit and pledge allegiance.

In this way, the goal can be achieved without a single soldier.

Taki Village is a small hidden village; he is a ninja from that small hidden village, and it's obvious what the Five Great Ninja Villages aim to achieve.

As for the intelligence that Senju Hashirama and Madara Uchiha appeared in Tangyin Village, it was probably Konoha Village having people impersonate the two to boost the credibility of the incident.

"Hmph, a petty trick!"

Jiaodu believes he sees through everything; he only needs to go to the Country of Hot Springs and kill the two impersonators.

He can then claim a bounty of one billion, a sure‑fire profit!

When Konoha Village is mentioned, Jiaodu envisions Lian Ye's figure in his mind.

"Yuzhi Bo Lianye, I will never let you go!"

The humiliations he suffered many years ago, Jiaodu is determined to avenge.

But now is not the time; that guy hasn't aged yet, and even with Five Hearts, there is still a possibility of defeat.

In another thirty years, he will definitely go to Konoha himself to seek revenge on Lian Ye!

Since he possesses Chidō, he can be called immortal; he only needs to replace his heart to extend his lifespan.

He has plenty of time to spend on Lian Ye.

Twenty years ago, you were stronger than me; ten years ago you were also stronger than me—what about another thirty years?

You are already very old; you even sway when you walk.

Meanwhile I remain at my peak; defeating an old fool is not a piece of cake?

"Heh heh, Yuzhi Bo Lianye, you wait for me!"

Thirty years later, after defeating Lian Ye, he will not kill him but will harshly humiliate him.

Finally he will seize all his money, force him to sell his house and everything, then take the proceeds from the house sale as well.

Who would let him snatch away the money he cares about most?

At that moment, I will count the money right before his eyes!

Exactly, that's how I will harshly humiliate him!

It can be said that Lian Ye has truly become a pitiful old figure in Jiaodu's mind.

At that moment, Lian Ye, who was hurrying along, sneezed several times without any warning.

"Who is chirping at me from behind?"