Chapter 432: Just Tell Me If You Padded It

Hearing Uchiha Gin's sudden voice, the Uchiha Madara brothers felt as if they were listening to the devil's whisper, and the goosebumps all over their bodies were trembling.

"Hello~(＾◇^)/"

"Great... Great Cousin, I'm about to become the face of all of Konoha, those advertisements, can you not..."

It turned out that Uchiha Madara's fear was here. In the past few days, he had been arranged clearly by Uchiha Gin. His inexplicable schedule was directly filled up.

One moment he was endorsing diapers, the next moment he was handed "Old Man's Foot-Strengthening Shoes." The number of products he had to deal with made Uchiha Madara doubt his life. The overall work intensity was no less than fighting a Valley of the End battle.

Facing his timid Great Cousin, Uchiha Gin frowned, his eyes full of heartbreak.

"This is your fault. Everyone asked you to endorse, entirely out of trust in you, Great Cousin. How could you bear to disappoint the expectations of the people in the village?"

"Although that's the case, but the men's restroom..."

"No buts! It's just small advertisements in the restroom. I will arrange for staff to clean them up regularly."

Looking at his Great Cousin who found it hard to speak, Uchiha Gin understood instantly, then patted him on the shoulder comfortingly and promised.

"Is this true!"

"I can't lie to anyone, let alone my brother."

Uchiha Gin nodded seriously, but secretly curled his lips.

The small advertisements for treating male diseases posted in the stalls of Konoha's public restrooms were a considerable endorsement fee. How could Uchiha Gin easily give them up?

At worst, put fewer in the men's restroom and double the amount in the women's restroom.

He didn't believe Uchiha Madara would wander into the women's restroom to inspect the people's conditions.

"Great Cousin, then my..."

"Oh, if you didn't speak, I almost forgot."

Turning his head to look at Uchiha Izuna, who had a flattering look, Uchiha Gin seemed to see Sasuke, who was middle-aged and had nothing to do, forced to sell smiles in front of him for a living.

"Izuna, these are new endorsements and commercial performances. The response to the sanitary napkins last time was good. You are worthy of being the Uchiha clan's man with the second-highest looks after me."

Patting his little cousin on the shoulder seriously, Uchiha Gin threw the prepared contract over. Uchiha Izuna received it in a flurry, and his eyes went black, almost fainting.

They were all endorsement contracts for women's family planning products.

Nodding with satisfaction, Uchiha Gin cast his gaze on Uchiha Fuya, who had a look of admiration.

"Fuya, did you learn it?"

"Great Uncle's experience, I, Fuya, will never finish learning in a lifetime~"

"It's okay, just these few items now are enough for you to benefit for a lifetime."

Uchiha Gin waved his hand and left a dashing back for the three people with different expressions.

The small side story of helping Fuya rise could be considered complete. Walking out of the Uchiha building, Uchiha Gin looked at the hardworking Wood Human in the distance, his brows furrowed slightly.

"Still a clone, what the hell is Hashirama doing?"

Uchiha Gin was a bit puzzled. According to the friendship between Senju Hashirama and Uchiha Madara, it was impossible for him to use a clone to slack off in these most important few days.

Moreover, tomorrow was the handover ceremony, and Senju Hashirama's main body was still missing.

"Could it be that he's addicted to working black-market jobs?"

In the black market exchange, there had always been Uchiha Gin's informants. The two newly risen "true newcomers," combined with the suddenly missing Senju brothers' main bodies, made it hard not to link the two.

Plus Senju Tobirama, who had sent money to his door a while ago, Uchiha Gin had basically confirmed the fact that the Senju brothers were doing part-time jobs.

"But the debts have all been filled, they wouldn't be trying to save up some pension money, right?"

Because some of the village's systems hadn't been perfected yet, the Hokage, as the person in charge of Konoha, actually didn't have a retirement pension. There was a small subsidy while in office, but it wasn't much.

Now that the Senju clan had been sold out, it was no wonder that Senju Hashirama, who could still move his sword, was working so hard.

Otherwise, he could only rely on his granddaughter to sell cuteness for support in the future.

"Extra! Extra! The Rock Ninja Village and the Mist Ninja Village clash again! The Second Mizukage Hozuki Gengetsu and the Second Tsuchikage Mu died together!"

Just as Uchiha Gin was thinking about the reason for Senju Hashirama's escape, the hawking of the newspaper seller interrupted his thoughts.

"Sigh... finally a knight who has retired appeared."

Although his feelings for these two were average, they were Tailed Beast knights he had promoted himself, so Uchiha Gin couldn't help but sigh.

Throwing a banknote to the newspaper seller, he pulled over a newspaper and read it carefully.

"Eh? They stopped fighting after killing each other?"

Uchiha Gin blinked in confusion. He originally thought that since the leaders of the two major ninja villages had both died, the war situation would definitely become very intense and stalemate, but what he never expected was,

The Rock Ninja Village and the Mist Ninja Village actually stopped fighting.

"That's right, settle the internal affairs before dealing with the external ones. It's not too late to fight after choosing the new leaders."

Thinking of a very reasonable explanation, Uchiha Gin flipped the newspaper to the other side, and a small news box caught his attention.

【A once-in-a-century earthquake suddenly occurred in the Land of Bears. Fortunately, the epicenter was in an uninhabited area. As of now, there are no reports of casualties.】

"Natural disasters and man-made disasters, this year is truly full of disasters. Konoha is still safe~"

After sighing at the miserable life outside the wall and the peaceful life inside the wall, Uchiha Gin handed the newspaper to a passerby and went to class to do his daily routine.

"Host failed, obtained Heart Energy *40, Heart of Steel treasure chest reward unlocked. (Current accumulated Heart Energy: 130)"

Uchiha Gin, who had successfully eaten steel by relying on long-eyed prisoners, patted the non-existent dust on his body, a faint joy on his face.

"I've already accumulated quite a few magic orbs. When I have a lucky day, I'll open them all at once!"

The magic orbs stored in the system space were about to pile up into a small mountain. Uchiha Gin was full of expectations in his heart, swearing that he must have a lucky day!

The next day.

Finally, the most grand Hokage handover ceremony in Konoha arrived.

Standing on the roof of the Hokage building, which was several times more luxurious and towering than in the original work, Uchiha Madara, full of ambition, looked down at the crowd below, a rare smile appearing on his cold face.

Uchiha Izuna, standing beside him, was also full of excitement, the decadence shown yesterday swept away.

As long as Uchiha Madara took office, he would be the Hokage's personal advisor and could also serve as the Jonin class leader. In this era without a council, he could be called a character under two people and above ten thousand.

"Big Brother, your wish is finally about to be realized."

Uchiha Izuna stepped forward, his tone very excited, but soon, a trace of sadness crossed his eyes.

"If Father could see this scene, how good would that be."

"I believe that Father's spirit in heaven must also be watching us!"

"Achoo!"

In the crowd below, Uchiha Tajima, who had undergone a perfect disguise, rubbed his sour nose in confusion.

Logically speaking, Konoha's climate was more suitable than the Wave Country, so how could he still have a cold?

"Madara, this kid has finally led the Uchiha to the peak of the Land of Fire."

Uchiha Tajima raised his head, his eyes full of gratification.

"Uncle, you don't mention my contribution at all, right?"

Uchiha Gin, standing beside Uchiha Tajima, pretended to be resentful and curled his lips.

Over the years, he had raised the two younger brothers with great effort, without credit but with hard work, so how could he be completely denied in a single sentence?

"You don't know what kind of expression Madara and the others will have when they know the truth."

Uchiha Tajima looked at his magical nephew with a complex expression. He discovered that he had been unable to see through Uchiha Gin's depth for a long time.

But what did that matter? Since ancient times, uncles and nephews are close, so his nephew wouldn't harm him, right?

"I guess they'll be moved to tears~"

With a dashing smile, Uchiha Gin turned his head and waved to the two girls walking over not far away.

"Uncle, I'm leaving first, you stroll slowly."

Seeing the two girls walking gracefully, Uchiha Tajima said coldly,

"Gin, why hasn't there been any movement in the belly of that Senju Butsuma's daughter?"

"Huh?"

Movement?

What movement?

Is it thunder in the belly?

Uchiha Gin rolled his eyes, left the lonely Uchiha Tajima behind, and left straight away.

"Curly-haired baboon, what were you mumbling about with that person just now?"

Senju Itama, who was holding her best friend, looked at Uchiha Gin, who had a lazy look, with suspicion.

"You weren't doing any shameful transactions, were you?"

"Itama, Mr. Gin isn't that kind of person."

Uchiha Uchiha Zhili, who had rarely changed into a simple and elegant long robe, had a hint of charm between her brows that was more than usual. Her water-like gaze fell on Uchiha Gin, and the corners of her mouth curled into a faint smile.

"Mr. Gin, do you see anything different about me today compared to the past?"

Uchiha Uchiha Zhili raised both hands and spun around on the spot, displaying the girlish innocence to the fullest.

"Did you use pads?"

Uchiha Gin frowned tightly, his gaze wandering over his cute disciple's entire body. After hesitating for a moment, he opened his mouth to answer.

Crack!

Uchiha Uchiha Zhili, who had originally been stared at intently by Uchiha Gin, was full of shyness in her heart. However, upon hearing his answer, the blush that had just risen on her face instantly dissipated.

A large '#' symbol popped up on her fair forehead, and the girl's black pupils showed signs of turning red.

"You idiot!"

Senju Ban Jian, who was on the side, saw her best friend being humiliated and habitually used a headbutt, slamming it hard into Uchiha Gin's back.

But she forgot about her current figure; before her hard skull could hit his lower back, two large 'steamed buns' bumped into Uchiha Gin's back first.

Soft and bouncy, I love it!

"Hiss."

The heavenly tactile sensation almost made Uchiha Gin ascend on the spot. Forcing down the inexplicable impulse in his heart, he hammered a chestnut onto Senju Ban Jian's delicate skull.

Bang!

"Ouch, what are you doing~"

Suddenly struck, Senju Ban Jian immediately triggered the passive 'Kun' cry of the chestnut. Her two watery, large eyes were filled with resentment.

"I hadn't even bumped into you yet!"

"Would it be okay if you kept bumping into me?"

Uchiha Gin twisted his neck unnaturally, pulling his gaze away from the hint of fairness exposed at Senju Ban Jian's chest.

"Hmph! Who told you to bully Sister Uchiha Zhili? She clearly wanted you to guess her new hair clip! Not some messy other things."

Senju Ban Jian put one hand on her hip and pointed at the top of Uchiha Uchiha Zhili's head, who had a strange expression.

Only then did Uchiha Gin notice that on the girl's purple hair, there was an exquisite clover hair clip pinned.

"Sorry, sorry, this hair clip suits you very well."

"Thank you."

Uchiha Uchiha Zhili nodded slightly, her unnatural expression remaining. Taking advantage of the gap when the other two looked away, the girl secretly adjusted her pads.

"Is it very obvious?"

Her delicate brows furrowed slightly, and Uchiha Uchiha Zhili's thoughtful gaze swept across the chest of Senju Ban Jian beside her.

The next second, an emotion called frustration brewed and sublimated in the girl's heart.

"Curly-haired baboon, why don't I see Big Brother?"

Senju Ban Jian, unaware of her best friend's little thoughts, stared with wide eyes toward the roof of the Hokage Building. With the help of her good eyesight, she could vaguely see two black hedgehog heads.

"Maybe he's preparing a gift."

Uchiha Gin shook his head. He really didn't know the inside story, but at this critical juncture, shouldn't Senju Hashirama's main body have returned by now?

Land of Bears.

In the dense forest located in the center of the no-man's-land, two figures were colliding fiercely. With every collision, waves of terrifying air ripples spread out.

"Clang!"

Senju Hashirama, holding a wide-bladed greatsword, swung down with all his might. The weapon, carrying ten thousand jin of force, smashed hard against a seemingly thin black rod, emitting a harsh metallic sound.

"Ugh."

But what was completely unexpected was that such a terrifying strike was actually caught. Senju Hashirama gritted his teeth, the veins on his hands bulging.

Jigen, holding the black rod with one hand, didn't show a trace of being shaken.

"Between you and me, there is a gap like a chasm."

Jigen, who had released the Karma Stage 2 state, had already stepped half a foot into the threshold of the Six Paths level. In the version of this era, he could be said to be at the ceiling level.

"Give Tobirama back!"

Senju Hashirama, feeling ruthless in his heart, actually abandoned the wide-bladed greatsword in his hand. His clenched fists glowed with dazzling blue light. The super-strength punch capable of piercing through Susanoo's defense smashed straight toward the calm-faced Jigen.

"Snap~"

Facing the man-eating wind force of the super-strength punch, Jigen calmly half-squinted his eyes. A sharp black rod appeared out of thin air in his other hand, piercing into Senju Hashirama's arm from the side.

"Puchi!"

A spray of blood flew, and Senju Hashirama retreated several meters, dragging his bleeding arm.

"Huff, huff..."

Pulling out the black rod stuck in his arm despite the pain, Senju Hashirama, who began to pant slightly, flashed a look of determination in his eyes.

"So many days have passed, are you still prepared to put up a desperate fight?"

Holding half a dripping black rod, Jigen, floating in mid-air, looked at Senju Hashirama, who was fighting like a trapped beast, with great interest.

Three days had passed since the two started fighting. During these three days, because the cooldown time for his dojutsu had not yet arrived, Jigen chose to test the level of this future test subject.

Sure enough, he didn't disappoint him. Whether it was strength, endurance, chakra, or ninjutsu, Senju Hashirama's performance far exceeded his expectations.

The results researched using such a test subject would definitely surpass the little white men created by that stupid woman Kaguya.

"You are indeed very strong, worthy of being an old turtle who has lived for a thousand years."

Facing Jigen's provocation, Senju Hashirama shook his head. Then, under the other's puzzled gaze, he raised his uninjured hand and performed a universal release seal.

"No choice, I have to activate the reserve energy." (End of chapter)