Chapter 702: For Example, a Decline in Intelligence…

With Qianshou Feijian's strength, the battle was resolved quickly.

"Are you all right?"

He approached the three, his gaze inevitably falling on the blood‑soaked gauze on Lian Ye's abdomen.

"Second Hokage, we're fine."

Uchiha Inaho said gratefully, without the slightest notice of Qianshou Feijian's stare.

Uchiha Lianye felt a strange sensation.

Why does the Second Hokage keep staring at him?

Could it be that his earlier slander of the Second Hokage in front of his senior was discovered?!

Logically, that shouldn't be possible.

But aside from that, he can't think of any other offense against the Hokage.

It seems he can't casually slander the Hokage anymore.

Uchiha Medu's eyes flashed with a hint of confusion.

He has a lingering feeling that their rescue today is inseparable from Lian Ye...

Both that senior and the Second Hokage's gazes toward Lian Ye seemed off!

Moreover, the Hokage before them didn't seem to be the same person she had met before.

Uchiha Medu was startled by her own thoughts and immediately cast those unrealistic ideas aside.

It must be blood‑loss‑induced rambling.

"Since there's no obstacle, we can return to the camp."

Qianshou Feijian saw the Cloud Hidden ninjas adopting a retreat stance and knew Cloud Hidden Village had no intention of a full‑scale attack.

The earlier fight was merely a probe; he believed they would withdraw soon.

"But..."

Uchiha Inaho originally wanted to say they couldn't leave the battlefield now.

But seeing that the speaker was the Hokage, he ended up saying nothing.

Perhaps the Hokage had reasons for letting them leave.

It couldn't possibly be out of concern that they'd die on the battlefield.

Although the Second Hokage's political tactics are especially strong, he also tightened surveillance on the Uchiha Clan.

He wouldn't be that kind to them...

Soon after the three left, the Cloud Hidden forces indeed withdrew.

Qianshou Feijian watched the Konoha ninjas' joyful expressions and the departing silhouettes of the Cloud Hidden ninjas, sighing helplessly.

War is just like that.

Every battle brings casualties; that's unavoidable.

The elder brother who founded the village originally intended to end wars in the Ninja World.

Unfortunately, he failed.

Konoha Camp.

Uchiha Lianye and the other two returned to the camp, and were stunned to see Second Generation Feijian and Uchiha Quannai at the gate.

Why is the Hokage here?!

Wasn't he on the battlefield just now?

Moreover, the Hokage earlier was clearly wearing a pale‑green kimono, yet now he wore blue armor!

For a moment, the three couldn't grasp what had happened.

"You've returned?"

Uchiha Quannai noticed the three's shocked expressions and said with a smile.

"Good work, go down and treat your wounds."

He didn't even have to think; he knew it was Qianshou Feijian who acted.

He knew that guy could never stand by while Lian Yejun faced mortal danger!

Even if they aren't from the same time‑space, that guy would still step forward.

What a dead tsundere!

Second Generation Feijian was pondering when he suddenly felt a resentful gaze beside him.

What is Uchiha Quannai up to this time?

Why is he looking at me with that kind of stare all of a sudden?!

He recalled that he hadn't provoked him, I think.

"What's wrong with you again?"

Second Generation Feijian helplessly placed a hand on his forehead.

Dealing with other nations' invasions was already enough of a headache.

Now, on top of that, an inexplicable Uchiha Quannai appeared out of nowhere.

It's truly one head, two big ones!

"Tch, it's fine."

Uchiha Quannai crossed his arms, curled his lip, and turned into the Commander's Tent.

Second Generation Feijian: "……"

What an inexplicable guy.

The resurrected Uchiha Quannai truly is different from before.

If it were back then, that guy wouldn't just be squabbling; he'd probably have already drawn his sword and come to slash him.

Watching Quannai's departing back, Second Feijian shook his head.

Although he doesn't know how Yuzhibo Quannai managed to die and be revived, he believes that sooner or later the other will tell him in person!

Only if Yuzhibo Quannai hadn't died…

Did that naturally evil Madara Uchiha also not die?!

The more Second Feijian thought about it, the more solemn his expression became; it seemed he would have to send someone to investigate.

If Madara truly didn't die, things would be troublesome.

After all, his older brother really did die!

Besides his older brother Senju Hashirama, no one in the Ninja World could ever stop Madara Uchiha…

Night, Konoha Camp.

The three sat around the campfire, whispering about something.

"Don't you think the Hokage who saved us is acting strange?"

Uchiha Meidu said with a serious expression.

She had carefully observed the Second Hokage inside the camp today and found his gaze and tone were completely different from those of the Hokage who saved them!

This feeling is like…

"You're trying to say they're not the same person, right?"

Uchiha Lianye lifted his head, met Uchiha Meidu's gaze, and whispered.

"Actually, I have the same feeling!"

"Alright, stop talking," Uchiha Inabi interrupted the two, "and don't discuss this again in the future."

Everyone isn't a fool, so they can naturally see the issue.

Some words are better left unsaid…

Uchiha Lianye and Uchiha Meidu nodded at the words, tacitly not bringing it up again, swallowing it completely.

The Qianshou Feijian hidden in the shadows saw this and felt a bit puzzled.

Why is Lian Ye in this timeline so clever, while the Lian Ye in his own timeline is…

Could it be that it's truly caused by his experimental mistake?

He couldn't help recalling the experiment's process, not remembering having harmed the kid's brain!

It seems he can only conduct another experiment.

Late night, Uchiha Lianye's tent.

Qianshou Feijian arrived inside the tent at an unknown time.

Uchiha Lianye groggily opened his eyes and was instantly stunned by the Feijian dressed in a kimono before him.

"Ho… Hokage…"

Why would the Hokage appear in his tent in the middle of the night?

"I have a way to alter your physical condition and make you stronger; are you interested?"

Qianshou Feijian straightforwardly explained his purpose.

Uchiha Lianye was initially confused, but upon hearing Feijian's words, he agreed without hesitation.

"Hokage, I am very willing!"

With only Chunin‑level power, he truly wants to become stronger!

This way, he won't have to watch comrades get hurt helplessly.

No matter who the Hokage before him is.

He won't miss this hard‑won chance!

Qianshou Feijian nodded satisfactorily at the sight.

He knew the other wouldn't refuse!

"I'll come find you tomorrow night."

"Alright, Hokage!"

"By the way…"

As Qianshou Feijian was about to leave, he seemed to recall something and turned to add.

"Although my experiment can make you stronger, it may come with some side effects."

"For example, a decline in intelligence…"

He seemed worried Lian Ye wouldn't understand how much his intelligence would drop, so he gave a metaphor.

"Like, the level where Cultural Class grades can only be a five."

Uchiha Lianye: "???"

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