Chapter 436

Yin - Si - Xu - Chen

"That is..."

Uchiha Gin, who was on the front line of eating gossip, raised his eyebrows in surprise as he watched Senju Tobirama slowly form the seals.

This white-haired man, when did he secretly develop this move?

"Summoning: Impure World Reincarnation."

Senju Tobirama pressed his hands to the ground with a solemn expression. The complex incantations drawn under his feet seemed to be endowed with life, rapidly crawling toward the unconscious death-row prisoner in the center.

"Ugh..."

The death-row prisoner, who had already been physically hypnotized, only groaned a few times before being swallowed by gray dust, his life force rapidly fading away.

Uchiha Madara on the side frowned slightly at this sight. It was actually using humans as living sacrifices.

This ninjutsu is too evil; it must be banned!

And Senju Tobirama, the person involved, had his heart in his throat.

He had only just developed this ninjutsu not long ago, originally intending to use it in conjunction with the Mutually Multiplying Explosive Tags to create a group of suicide trucks to target the indestructible Susanoo.

Yet he never expected that the first actual combat would be used on his own brother.

The three pairs of eyes on the scene were fixed straight on the death-row prisoner wrapped in gray dust.

"Sizzle~ Sizzle~"

After a while, the gray dust scattered all over the ground, revealing the death-row prisoner inside who had no life left.

"Did it fail?"

Senju Tobirama frowned. He had only just developed Impure World Reincarnation, and the process was not yet proficient.

"Are you actually capable or not?"

Uchiha Madara, anxious on the side, thought Senju Tobirama had failed the technique.

"What are you rushing for? Aren't there a few more?"

Glancing at Uchiha Madara expressionlessly, Senju Tobirama lifted another death-row prisoner from the sack to the center of the Impure World Reincarnation array and began to do the same.

"Summoning: Impure World Reincarnation."

"Summoning: Impure World Reincarnation!"

Several times in a row, it was the same outcome. Facing this situation, Senju Tobirama's expression actually became much more relaxed.

"Click~"

As the last death-row prisoner returned to the Pure Land, Senju Tobirama wiped the fine sweat from his forehead, his mouth slightly curled up.

"It's fine, Big Brother is fine!"

Since even Impure World Reincarnation couldn't summon Senju Hashirama, this meant Big Brother's life was currently safe.

"How do you know?"

"This ninjutsu of mine is called the Impure World Reincarnation Technique, which can summon the souls of the departed back and guide them into a container."

Briefly introducing the ninjutsu he developed, Senju Tobirama nudged his chin toward the row of dead sacrifices in the Impure World array.

"You mean..."

Communicating with smart people is simple. With just a few words from Senju Tobirama, Uchiha Madara understood the gist, and his eyes gradually lit up.

"That's right, there is no Big Brother's soul in the Pure Land."

"That's great!"

Having successfully eliminated the answer that worried them the most, Uchiha Madara's expression relaxed quite a bit.

"That... Hashirama is in trouble?"

Just as the two breathed a sigh of relief, Uchiha Gin, who had been eating gossip on the side, raised his hand, looking like a curious baby.

By eavesdropping on their conversation and combining it with Senju Hashirama's clone covering for him earlier, Uchiha Gin had roughly guessed a clue.

"Hashirama..."

"Wait!"

Hearing his Big Cousin's inquiry, Uchiha Madara subconsciously wanted to tell the details, but was stopped by Senju Tobirama, who was quick-handed.

"Forget about this matter, anyway, it can't be hidden from her."

But soon, Senju Tobirama seemed to think of something, then put down his arm decadently, his whole person like a deflated ball.

"Big Cousin, Hashirama... has gone missing."

Although puzzled why Senju Tobirama changed so quickly, Uchiha Madara still truthfully informed him of the major event currently happening.

"Huh?"

Uchiha Gin, who was halfway through eating melon seeds, was so shocked by the news that he almost couldn't hold the seeds steady. He immediately took out his portable small stool and urged nervously.

"Tell me in detail!"

"Uh..."

Uchiha Madara had black lines all over his head. Facing the enthusiastic Uchiha Gin, he had no choice but to tell the whole story of what he knew.

"Hashirama fought an unknown person in the Land of Bears, and then there was no news?"

Uchiha Gin's brows furrowed into a "chuan" shape. After pondering for half a second, he turned to look at Senju Tobirama, who was silent on the side.

"White-haired man, your Flying Thunder God isn't working either?"

"I can't sense the mark on Big Brother."

Senju Tobirama shook his head.

"This is a bit troublesome..."

An inexplicable color flashed in his half-squinted dead-fish eyes, and Uchiha Gin muttered to himself in his heart.

Even Senju Tobirama couldn't determine Senju Hashirama's position, finally forcing him to use Impure World Reincarnation to verify whether the other party was dead or alive.

According to the tragic state of the battlefield described by Uchiha Madara, the enemy Senju Hashirama encountered was definitely not trivial. He was very likely defeated and captured, and now he was imprisoned by the enemy using special means in a place that could shield the perception of the Flying Thunder God technique.

But.

In the current Ninja World, who could do this?

Although Senju Hashirama's strength was reduced due to the strange illness some time ago, he wasn't someone just any Tom, Dick, or Harry could mess with.

Uchiha Gin couldn't figure it out even if he broke his head. In the current era, who could face the zero-frame startup Vajra Body Wood Human, not to mention Senju Hashirama still had Sage Mode as a fallback?

Even if he gave up two hands, there were still 998 hands behind him comparable to small mountains, and the destructive power was comparable to a nuclear bomb.

"You don't have to worry too much. The good news now is that Big Brother is still alive. As long as he is alive, there is hope."

Looking at Uchiha Gin, who had fallen into silence, Senju Tobirama actually offered rare comfort.

"Is that technique of yours reliable?"

Uchiha Gin pulled himself out of his thoughts, pointed at the group of death-row prisoners lying on the boards with a strange expression, and began to question the authority of the Impure World Reincarnation Technique.

"Absolutely reliable! If you don't believe me, commit suicide now, and see if I don't pull you back in minutes to be a velvet ball."

Not expecting Uchiha Gin to dare to question him, Senju Tobirama was suddenly furious.

"Fine, fine, looking at your petty nature, you really have no vision at all. No wonder you can't sit in the Hokage's seat."

Picking his ears in a very annoying way, Uchiha Gin rolled his eyes and mocked him mercilessly.

"Naturally evil Uchiha old man, I will just..."

"Wait, I have one more question. What were you and Hashirama doing in the Land of Bears?"

"Just... just treating you to a late-night snack, is barbecue okay?"

Hearing Uchiha Gin ask about the reason why he and Senju Hashirama went to the Land of Bears, the aggressive Senju Tobirama immediately changed the subject.

"Oh?"

Uchiha Gin raised his eyebrows, his eyes full of teasing.

"Then how could I let the Chief Secretary spend money?"

"No expense, no expense."

Seeing Uchiha Gin no longer asking about the previous topic, Senju Tobirama felt relieved and waved his hand generously.

"Right, I almost forgot to ask about this too. How did Hashirama end up in the Land of Bears?"

Uchiha Madara, who had been left out for a long time, also raised his hand at the right time.

"You come too!"

"Fire Style: Great Fireball Technique~"

Boom~

After skillfully using the Mercy Technique to turn several death-row prisoners into nutrients, Uchiha Gin turned and chased after Senju Tobirama and the other, who had left first.

Three figures sneaked back into Konoha silently. Although it was midnight, several commercial streets were still brightly lit.

"Which shop?"

Senju Tobirama, who didn't usually go out to eat, looked at the rows of dazzling signs and felt a bit troubled.

"Let's go to Uchiha Da Lang's."

Soon, the three arrived at Uchiha Da Lang's Barbecue Shop, which was open all night. After pushing open the door, they found that there were still quite a few guests in the shop. Between clinking glasses, laughter and scolding were endless, full of the atmosphere of life.

"Ah! It's the Clan Leader... no, Lord Hokage!"

"Lord Hokage, did you just get off work?"

"Lord Hokage..."

The appearance of the three instantly ignited the whole scene. Most of those who patronized Uchiha Da Lang's shop were ninjas of the Uchiha clan. When they saw Uchiha Madara, they stood up and saluted one after another.

Their faces, flushed from drinking, were full of pride.

"Everyone has worked hard too."

Uchiha Madara, who unconsciously put on the Hokage's airs, nodded formulaically to the enthusiastic crowd beside him, his whole body exuding an aura of "strangers stay away."

"Making you Hokage isn't for you to show your stinky face."

Uchiha Gin, standing behind him, immediately stepped forward to wrap his arms around his neck and educated him with a sense of "iron not becoming steel."

Although a Hokage who loves to laugh doesn't live long, one who doesn't love to laugh isn't much better.

"But..."

"No buts!"

After lecturing his younger brother, Uchiha Gin raised his head and announced to the crowd around him with a smile.

"Lord Hokage said, tonight's consumption is on the Chief Secretary!"

"Oh yeah! Long live Lord Hokage~"

"Thank you, Lord Hokage!"

"Boss, ten more skewers of kidneys!"

"..."

Looking at the lively atmosphere again, Uchiha Gin nodded with satisfaction, while Senju Tobirama beside him looked at him with cannibalistic eyes.

"What's wrong? Didn't you say you wanted to treat?"

Feeling the coldness like thorns on his back, Uchiha Gin turned his head and looked at Senju Tobirama, whose eyes were red.

"Fine, fine..."

The so-called "a gentleman's word is as good as gold," at this moment, Senju Tobirama could only swallow his broken teeth.

Hearing the satisfactory answer, Uchiha Gin smiled and lifted the curtain of the back kitchen, shouting to Uchiha Uchiha Da Lang, who was busy working.

"Uchiha Da Lang, arrange it!"

"Alright~"

Soon, the three were led by the waiter to the VIP box.

After closing the door, the noise in the shop instantly disappeared, and the whole world was quiet.

Uchiha Gin looked at Senju Tobirama, who had a long face, and sensibly didn't continue to prank him, instead enthusiastically pouring him a cup of tea.

"Come, drink a cup of tea to calm your anger."

Senju Tobirama, who didn't say a word, glared at him, grabbed the tea, and poured it into his mouth.

As the warm tea went down, the bitterness in Senju Tobirama's heart eased a bit, and he turned his gaze to the smiling Uchiha Gin.

"This meal counts as hush money. The matter of Big Brother's disappearance must be kept secret for the time being."

The disappearance of a village's Hokage, in some situations, is enough to trigger a Ninja World War.

At this critical juncture of Konoha's power transition, Senju Tobirama didn't want to cause too much trouble and give the covetous enemies an opportunity.

Konoha without Senju Hashirama is equivalent to losing a major deterrent against small-minded people. Relying solely on Uchiha Madara alone seems a bit stretched.

"Understood, understood, I will absolutely not mention this to outsiders~"

Raising his finger with certainty, Uchiha Gin promised solemnly.

"Hoo... then eat quickly, I still need to continue searching for Big Brother."

If you ask who is the most anxious among them, it is undoubtedly Senju Tobirama, the younger brother. At the first moment of Senju Hashirama's disappearance, he split into several clones, sneaking into various parts of the Ninja World, asking about Big Brother's whereabouts from the side.

But a day passed, and the feedback from the clones made his heart sink. Senju Hashirama really seemed to have evaporated from the world, not even leaving a trace.

"Hi hi hi~ the barbecue is here!"

Before long, the ordered barbecue was served one after another. Enjoying the benefits brought by the white-haired man, after eating and drinking to his heart's content, Uchiha Gin, who was picking his teeth, suddenly asked.

"By the way, why did you and Hashirama go to the Land of Bears?"

Hearing this question, Senju Tobirama's face turned black. How did it come back to this again?

In order not to answer Uchiha Gin's question, he paid a painful price, and could only eat instant noodles for New Year's Eve dinner.

Now that it was brought up again, wouldn't his money have been spent in vain?

"Must I answer? I don't think this has anything to do with Big Brother's disappearance."

The reason why Senju Hashirama went to the Land of Bears was just to find that wandering monk from a thousand years ago. Could it be that the invincible Big Brother could be taken down by an obscure monk?

"Fine, I won't ask about the cause and effect, you just need to answer what you went to do."

After all, Uchiha Gin wasn't a devil, there was no need to kick someone when they were down to this extent. Disclosing the fact that the Senju brothers were working side-hustles wouldn't do any good for his cousin who had already succeeded as Hokage.

Just treat it as leaving a handle, in case it can be used in the future~

"Ah... this..."

Senju Tobirama rubbed his temples with difficulty.

"Hurry up, what is there that can't be said? Could it be... you went to the Land of Bears to be ladybugs?"

Looking at Senju Tobirama, who was dodging the question, Uchiha Madara frowned, instantly feeling that this matter was not simple.

Not taking me with you, right?

"Are you a fool?"

Glaring at Uchiha Madara with eyes looking at a mentally challenged person, Senju Tobirama took a deep breath and said slowly.

"I went to the Land of Bears with Big Brother just to find someone."

"Find someone?"

Uchiha Madara stood up with a start, pointing at the confused white-haired man in a rage.

"Good for you, and you still say you didn't go to be ladybugs!"

The Senju brothers sneaked away, traveling thousands of miles to the poor and remote Land of Bears. Besides looking for women to seek excitement, Uchiha Madara couldn't think of any other reason.

"You are Hokage now, don't be like him, your head is full of yellow waste, the small head controls the big head."

Senju Tobirama, who was breathless with anger, pointed at Uchiha Gin, who was eating gossip and watching the show on the side, and almost fainted.

"I protest, you are slandering me!"

"Shut up, don't you know your own reputation?"

Looking at Uchiha Gin's innocent face, Senju Tobirama almost poked his finger into his face, his heart full of worthlessness for his younger sister.

"Huh? What reputation?"

"Konoha Silver Wolf!"

The Konoha Silver Wolf who only likes mother-daughter bowls, no one knows, no one knows.

"Big Cousin, calm down! Calm down! Strenuous exercise is not suitable after a meal."

"Don't pull me, I'm going to let this white-haired man know tonight why the chrysanthemum is so yellow!" (End of chapter)