Chapter 690: Actually... You Don't Have to Be Like This

"Hahaha, then it's decided happily like this!"

Senju Hashirama laughed and said, having given Feijian and Quan Nai no chance to refuse at all.

He wanted to use this opportunity to let the two properly develop their relationship.

No longer like back then, when the two met and practically wanted to strangle each other!

Obviously, Madara shared his thoughts; otherwise he wouldn't have agreed to this.

"Feijian, Quan Nai, Madara and I are leaving first."

Senju Hashirama decisively pulled Madara away, lest it become difficult to handle once they caught on.

Madara cooperated and followed Hashirama out.

Senju Feijian scowled, watching his elder brother's departing back, and for a moment didn't know what to say.

Quan Nai likewise hesitated, wanting to speak but holding back.

Having him travel with the innately wicked Senju Feijian, aren't Senju Hashirama and his elder brother just fooling around?

Although in recent years they no longer were like during the Warring States Period, they still aren't close enough to travel alone together!

The thought of traveling alone with that smug guy instantly made him feel terrible.

With that in mind, the two simultaneously glanced at Lian Ye, who was secretly pulling Zhi Cun Tuan Zang and preparing to leave.

It was because this guy babbled nonsense that things turned out this way!

"Stop!"

Senju Feijian and Quan Nai shouted in unison, startling Lian Ye, who had been about to make a run for it, into a frozen stance.

Zhi Cun Tuan Zang, seeing this, gently brushed aside his good brother's hand and voluntarily put some distance between them.

Sorry, Lian Ye!

Even though his good brother's actions moved him, he still couldn't let him get beaten together with his good brother.

At worst, he'll make it up later…

"Haha, the weather today is indeed nice!"

Lian Ye awkwardly scratched his head.

If you want to blame someone, blame Uncle Hashirama and Ban Daye!

What's this about settling scores with him?

His original intention was simply to let his good brother enjoy a pleasant trip.

Who could have imagined it would turn out like this.

The two wore grim faces and said nothing.

They can't cause trouble for their own brother, and now they can't cause trouble for Lian Ye either?

If this guy hadn't blurted out that one sentence, things wouldn't have escalated like this!

Senju Hashirama and Madara, who had just left, suddenly heard a wretched cry from behind.

They exchanged glances, the corners of their mouths lifting slightly.

"Lian Ye, thanks for your trouble."

Senju Hashirama said with a smile.

He originally intended to use the trip as a chance for Feijian and Quan Nai to develop their bond.

He just hadn't had the chance.

Fortunately, Lian Ye's earlier words reminded him that he could now let the two travel alone!

Not only could they nurture their relationship, but he could also pass the buck to Lian Ye.

It's a perfect win‑win!

Madara looked at Hashirama's goofy grin and chuckled, shaking his head.

In fact, he never interfered in his younger brother's and Feijian's affairs.

It was only because Hashirama wanted to ease their relationship that he didn't have Quan Nai refuse.

Quan Nai also, because his brother didn't refuse, could only reluctantly travel with Senju Feijian.

Elsewhere.

"Lian Ye, are you okay?"

Zhi Cun Tuan Zang crouched on the ground, gently poking his good brother's chest with a fingertip.

It was truly moving!

Lian Ye, to look after his feelings, even risked offending Teacher Feijian and Quan Nai.

He had just seen with his own eyes the two engage in a mixed doubles match.

"Cough, cough, cough—do I look like I'm fine?"

Lian Ye felt pain all over his body; those two really didn't hold back!

He can't blame himself for this; if anyone's to blame, it's Uncle Hashirama!

He felt extremely aggrieved.

Zhi Cun Tuan Zang, seeing his good brother's pitiful state, felt a pang of remorse.

"How about I take you to Konoha to see Gangshou?"

Although he knew Lian Ye's recovery ability was strong, he didn't want to see his good brother look so miserable.

In the end, Lian Ye's beating was inseparable from him.

This place isn't far from Konoha Village; it won't take long to get there.

With Gangshou's treatment, his good brother's injuries should heal faster!

"Forget it."

Lian Ye shook his head, having no intention of seeking a doctor.

He only suffered a superficial wound; despite looking miserable, the injury is actually not serious.

A period of rest will let him fully recover.

Zhi Cun Tuan Zang, seeing this, nodded and stayed by his side waiting for his recovery.

"Actually, you don't need to do that..."

"What do you mean?"

Lian Ye turned his head in confusion, not understanding his good brother's meaning.

Zhi Cun Tuan Zang: "..."

He meant that Lian Ye need not offend Teacher Feijian and Yuzhibo Quannai in order to protect his feelings.

Although the two only caused superficial wounds, he dislikes seeing his good brother look miserable.

Unfortunately, with the other's level of comprehension, he simply doesn't grasp his meaning.

Indeed, it's normal for a guy whose Cultural Class score is only five points to not understand the meaning in his words.

"It's fine."

Zhi Cun Tuan Zang shook his head, took out his water flask, found it empty, and then stood up and walked toward the riverbank.

"I'll go fetch you some water."

Lian Ye watched Tuan Cang's departing back, scratched his head in puzzlement.

What exactly did that guy mean just now?

【Actually, you don't need to do that...】

Is he implying that I shouldn't let Qianshou Feijian and Yuzhibo Quannai beat me up!

Tuan Cang must be trying to make me resist!

It seems my good brother is concerned about me, but resisting seems not very good.

After all, this matter does indeed involve his part of the cause...

Moreover, that old kid Qianshou Feijian is actually an elder!

My good brother can't be harboring a vengeful mindset just because he was beaten by that old kid back then, right?!

No, it looks like I need to find a time to have a heart-to-heart with my good brother.

A perfectly fine Tuan Cang must not turn into a cunning, deceitful Kage!

Otherwise I wouldn't even know what to do...

At this moment, Zhi Cun Tuan Zang, who was fetching water at the riverbank, did not know Lian Ye's thoughts.

Otherwise he wouldn't be helping fetch water here.

Meanwhile.

"Qianshou Feijian!" Yuzhibo Quannai said irritably, "It's fine to travel with me, but please don't talk back on the road!"

He especially hates Feijian's occasional snide remarks toward him.

There wasn't much back in the Village, but now that we're traveling, I don't want to quarrel with him.

"Yuzhibo Quannai!" Qianshou Feijian said with a dark face, "That line should clearly have been said by me!"

Clearly, this guy comes looking for trouble every few days.

Now he claims it's his problem as well.

"I don't care!" Yuzhibo Quannai drew his Tachi, "If you provoke me again, I'll cut you to death!"

Qianshou Feijian stared at the Tachi, rolled his eyes in irritation.

"Pointing my own sword at me, Yuzhibo Quannai, you're really amusing!"

Yuzhibo Quannai, hearing that, sheepishly sheathed his sword.

His weapon was given to Lian Ye by Feijian; it would be impossible to ask Lian Yejun to take it back, right?

So he let Qianshou Feijian hand over his weapon to himself.

If it weren't for Qianshou Feijian's reminder, he would have almost forgotten this matter.

I must say, Qianshou Feijian's weapon feels really smooth to use.

Anyway, it's not inferior to the one his brother gave...

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ps: I plan to split into three perspectives; if you have preferred times, places, or characters, you can comment here, eek eek eek...