Chapter 709: Someone Must Be Chirping at Me from Behind

Feijian lay on the bed, occasionally glancing at the two people in the next room.

The campfire in the cave illuminated his face in wavering light and shadow.

Why would two people be living in a cave deep within the ancient forest?

Looking at the cave's interior, the two have been staying there for more than a day, so they can't be people he happened to meet by chance.

In other words, they met each other by coincidence.

Feijian feels a strange sensation toward the two, and even he can't explain what that feeling actually is.

So he doesn't leave; instead he plans to stay and learn the situation.

Hashirama and Madara Uchiha remain awake, sensing Feijian's gaze, and pretend not to notice anything.

Madara Uchiha feels his close friend's breathing beside him, keeps a dark expression, and says nothing the whole time.

It's all Feijian's fault!

If it weren't for him, they wouldn't have to share a bed with Hashirama.

And they wouldn't have that humiliating nickname!

While pondering the issue, Feijian suddenly sensed a wave of malice.

Its source is someone lying on the bed.

He clearly did nothing, so why is that guy's malice so strong?

Fine, once the wound heals, he'll leave!

Feijian went out on a mission and was ambushed by ninjas along the way.

He dealt with the threat but sustained serious injuries.

He intended to find the nearest cave to recuperate, but ended up encountering two strange people.

The next day.

Feijian opened his eyes and found the adjacent bed empty.

He, always known for his caution, failed to notice when the two left!

It seems their strength surpasses his!

Fortunately the two truly bear no ill will toward him; otherwise he wouldn't have lived to see the next sunrise.

"Who exactly are they?"

Feijian thought seriously; the two always give him a sense of familiarity.

He thought for ages but kept coming up empty.

"Banban, is it really okay for us to leave without greeting Feijian?"

Hashirama said hesitantly.

No matter what, Feijian is his younger brother; leaving without a greeting is a bit...

"If you keep using that disgusting nickname for me, I'll tear your mouth apart!"

Yesterday, because Feijian was present, he endured Hashirama's humiliating nickname to avoid revealing his identity.

But that doesn't give Hashirama license to act recklessly!

He is Madara Uchiha, not Zhi Cun Tuan Zang!

Hashirama shrank his neck at the sight and didn't expect his close friend's reaction to be so extreme.

When Lian Ye addressed Tuan Cang, Tuan Cang said nothing, seeming unembarrassed.

Looks like they need to find a chance to ask Lian Ye for help.

That kid is full of tricks; who knows if he can get Madara used to that nickname.

Hehehe...

The thought of freely calling his close friend "Banban" makes Hashirama break into a goofy grin.

Madara Uchiha looked at his close friend's goofy grin and knew he was thinking nonsense.

Fine, as long as he doesn't say it, just pretend he didn't see it.

Yesterday Feijian was present, causing him and Hashirama to share a night together and they barely slept.

At his age, it was his first time sharing a bed with someone else!

That feeling was indescribably strange.

Had he known it would be like this, he would have preferred to sleep leaning against the cave wall!

Today he must find another hidden cave to catch up on sleep...

If Hashirama dares to climb onto his bed, he'll have to give him a lasting lesson!

The two found another secluded cave.

"Ban... Ban, let's stay here."

Hashirama originally wanted to call him "Banban", but seeing his close friend's grim expression, he forced the words to stop.

He seriously doubted he could utter those two words; Ban would definitely give him a harsh lesson.

Fine, he'll wait for Lian Ye's guidance before using that nickname.

"Fine."

Madara Uchiha saw Hashirama's tactful silence, nodded in satisfaction.

He's become increasingly reckless lately; he's a far cry from the simple Hashirama of old.

This can only mean someone corrupted Hashirama.

First eliminate Quan Nai and Feijian; the culprit must be that kid.

When they return to their original timeline, they must make that kid explain everything!

Otherwise, that simple Hashirama of his would never come back.

Other timelines.

Achoo.

Lian Ye, who was chatting and laughing with Tuan Cang, suddenly sneezed without any warning.

"Are you getting sick?"

Zhi Cun Tuan Zang, seeing this, asked with concern.

"It's nothing; someone must be teasing me from behind," Lian Ye rubbed his nose, saying irritably, "Never let me know who it is, or else… humph."

He thinks the culprit is that guy Jiaodu.

Wasn't I just asking him for a little pocket money?

And being cursed all day long!

It seems that when we return to the original timeline, we must make that guy learn his lesson!

I wonder if, after such a long time, Jiaodu has been earning money properly.

Don't end up robbing him later and find he can't spare even a few coins.

If such a situation truly occurs, it can only mean that Jiaodu isn't without earnings, but has hidden all the money he made.

He's been robbed so many times; a bit of wariness is normal.

But it's fine; when the time comes, a single Genjutsu will summon everything!

In the original timeline, at this moment, Jiaodu, who was burying money underground, trembled without any sign.

He looked around warily, fearing to see that hateful handsome face!

Every ominous premonition is inevitably linked to Uchiha Lianye.

That guy is probably thinking of finding a chance to snatch the hard‑earned blood‑sweat money, whereas before Jiaodu could only watch Lian Ye walk away with the cash.

But times have changed.

Even if Lian Ye finds me, he won't get a single coin!

Then I'll just lie dead that I have no money; with his IQ, he'll surely believe it.

Ha ha ha, I'm literally a genius!

As long as I hide all the money, I won't have to worry about it being stolen.

In a good mood, Jiaodu hummed a tune while stashing the money, looking just like a squirrel storing food for winter.

He feels life has become meaningful; isn't living just for this moment?

…

"Lord Lian Ye and Lord Tuan Tuan, really not coming to my house as guests?"

The Fourth Hokage Bofeng Shuimen warmly invited the two.

Jiu Xin Nai should have prepared the dishes.

No need, we'll just stroll around Konoha and then leave.

Lian Ye politely declined Bofeng Shuimen's invitation and strolled with Zhi Cun Tuan Zang along the street.

Bofeng Shuimen, seeing this, made no further request, merely watching the two's departing silhouettes in silence.

Had it not been Lian Ye and Tuan Tuan, he would have died long ago in the Nine-Tails Incident.

Anyway, thank you both.

He knows Lian Ye and Tuan Tuan aren't from their world, and he roughly guesses how they arrived here.

But just doing it casually—really no problem?