Konoha: The thirty-year-old Uchiha is not motivated.

As the sun set, Uchiha Gin and his group finally left the barbecue restaurant.

Of course, it wasn't because they were full.
"I'm so sorry, it was our mistake that disappointed you all."

The barbecue restaurant owner, following closely behind, bowed to the group as they left. His characteristically plump face, typical of the Akimichi clan, was full of apology, and his eyes, as he looked at the white-robed older woman, were filled with barely concealed panic.

Who exactly is this woman? She single-handedly devoured all the stock in their store, and her appetite is even more terrifying than the strongest glutton in their Akimichi clan.

"Hiccup~ I haven't eaten this full in hundreds of years."

Having eaten about three-tenths full, Su Shen Zhen Ji squinted her eyes happily. After being holed up in that awful place, Ryuchi Cave, for so many years, she had almost forgotten what meat tasted like.
"Thank you, Gin."

"Since you're new here, it's only right that I treat you to a meal."

Uchiha Gin clutched a thick stack of receipts tightly in his hand, his heart bleeding, but he forced a smile on his face.

This meal wiped out his entire savings for desserts for the next three years.

"Now that you've done shopping, had bubble tea, and eaten, it's time for you to..."

Right now, he just wants to get rid of this goddess and bring her back for more services once the live stream arrangements are finalized, to ruthlessly exploit this foodie older sister's value.
"Is it time for me to mate with you?"

Before Uchiha Gin could finish speaking, the white-robed woman, who had expertly lit her pipe, raised an eyebrow and uttered a vulgar and offensive remark.
"That's right, I didn't expect you to be so perceptive, cough cough cough!"

Caught off guard, Uchiha Gin instinctively continued speaking, only to be interrupted halfway through by Uchiha Hikaru's piercing gaze, nearly choking on his own saliva.
"I guess I should just cut it off after all."

Uchiha Hikaru, his body shrouded in black mist, murmured softly, his eyes vacant as he looked at Uchiha Gin.

"I have no grudge against you in the past or any enmity with you now, so why do you want to harm me?"

Under pressure from those around him, veins bulged on Uchiha Ginki's forehead.

"Are your rules different from ours?"

Unaware that she had said something wrong, Su Shen Zhen Ji blinked innocently.

According to the laws of nature, when a male deliberately provides a female with material comforts, his ultimate goal is always to reproduce.

“It’s definitely different.”

Uchiha Gin rubbed his Seimei acupoint, feeling a terrible headache coming on.
He almost forgot that although the white-robed woman before him was an immortal being far beyond ordinary people, she was ultimately a snake who had cultivated step by step. Her views on animal life and values ​​were definitely different from those of humans.

"The reason I did all this for you is simply because we have a long-term business relationship and we want to make money together, not because I want your body."

"Oh?"

Su Shen Zhen Ji tilted her head, her bewildered eyes carrying a subtle, complex emotion.

Through her wondrous ability to hear all things, she could clearly sense the genuine emotion in Uchiha Gin's voice when he uttered those words.
For a thousand years, she had never encountered a human like Uchiha Gin. Even the renowned Sage of Six Paths approached her with the intention of becoming stronger.

"So what is our relationship now?"

She took a small puff from her pipe, the rising smoke obscuring the unreadable glint in Su Shenzhen's eyes. Her slightly parted red lips asked with interest,
"Tomodaji".

How can people who make money together not be friends?

Tomodaji?

The white-robed woman was slightly taken aback upon hearing this. From the day it hatched, it had been devouring creatures in its struggle for survival, and the unfamiliar word "friend" had never been in its animal lexicon.
"Phew, you really are an interesting human being."

After letting out a long sigh, Su Shen Zhen Ji's lips curled slightly, and a strange light appeared in her eyes as she looked at Uchiha Yin. She slightly raised the small hand holding her pipe.
"Now that we are friends, how can I not do something in return?"

A wisp of almost tangible white energy emerged from the white-robed woman's hand. Under her deliberate manipulation, this energy condensed into a small white snake.

"Okay."

Su Shen Zhen Ji flicked her finger, and the small snake in her palm seemed to come alive, darting towards the bewildered Uchiha Yin.

Unaware of the other party's malice, Uchiha Gin did not adopt a defensive stance. Instead, he looked at the small white snake with suspicion.
"what?"

Under his enhanced sensory scanning, Uchiha Gin quickly saw through the small snake's true nature—it was a clone of the opponent's consciousness, which would never dissipate unless it suffered a fatal blow.

While Uchiha Gin was still in shock, the small white snake had already climbed up his arm, smoothly ascending until it reached his palm.

"Well, it is cute, but I can't carry a snake with me all the time, can I?"

Knowing that this little snake was equivalent to the white-robed older woman before him, Uchiha Gin carefully chose his words and cautiously asked,
Upon hearing the word "cute," Su Shen Zhen Ji smiled with great pleasure. At this moment, the more she looked at Uchiha Gin, the more pleasing he became to the eye.
"Don't worry, it's very obedient."

Seeing Uchiha Gin's conflicted expression, the white-robed older sister, in a great mood, immediately formed a hand seal, and a small white snake quickly coiled into an "Oli Gei" shape.
As a puff of smoke rose, Uchiha Gin's pupils contracted slightly as he looked at his palm.
"This is."

The little snake, which had been so lively just moments before, had now transformed into a strangely shaped accessory.
The design features a black and white color scheme, with the upper part shaped like the dragon horns of the Ryuchi Cave Sage Mode, the middle part a circular measuring instrument resembling snake eyes, and the lower part a red base resembling a socket.

"Since you're worried it's too conspicuous, how about this?"

The white-robed woman, who had put her hands down, smiled and winked at him.
"It must have other uses, right?"

Uchiha Gin, with a strange expression, rubbed the new tool in his hand. Judging from the dense Sage Chakra emanating from it, it was definitely not just a simple craft.

"You humans are far too fragile. I don't want to part ways with a friend I've just made so early."

Su Shen Zhen Ji gently shook her head. The little snake from before was a part of her consciousness, possessing the same special ability as her to absorb natural energy and convert it into Sage Chakra.
Carrying it with you is like experiencing the influence of Sage Mode up close. As long as Uchiha Gin isn't an idiot, he'll be able to master Ryuchi Cave Sage Mode without any side effects in no time.

Having learned of the item's miraculous effects from the white-robed older woman, Uchiha Gin couldn't help but marvel.
It can actually devour the natural energy of heaven and earth; this ability is too overpowered. Calling it a black hole wouldn't be an exaggeration.
"That's really stylish, but what's with this design?"

But he was also very curious about the high-tech appearance of the new prop in his hand.

As far as he knew, Yongji-dong should not have internet access yet.

"The little snake can transform into something that best suits each person's situation. This is the first time I've ever seen something like this."

Su Shen Zhen Ji was also quite puzzled; she couldn't see any connection between this little gadget and Uchiha Gin.

"Sweep me to death!"

Hearing this, Uchiha Gin was finally relieved, and his gaze fell on the new tool in his hand, his eyes filled with undisguised delight.

"As long as you like it."

Seeing the joy on Uchiha Gin's face, Su Shen Zhen Ji felt naturally very pleased. Looking up at the darkening sky, she knew it was time for her to leave.
"Yin, thank you for your hospitality. I won't bother you any longer."

The two are now in a cooperative relationship, and the white-robed older sister will inevitably be visiting Konoha in the future, so there's no rush.

"Come again sometime!"

"That's natural."

bang——

With a beaming smile, Su Shen Zhen Ji vanished in a puff of white smoke, and Uchiha Gin finally breathed a sigh of relief.

"I didn't expect there to be a surprise."

Looking down at the new tool in his hand, Uchiha Gin was filled with emotion.
I thought I'd just signed a great mukbang streamer, but I never imagined I might get a whole new form. This thing's design is clearly a prop that can be attached to his transformation device; I just hope Sister Wang won't be jealous.

"Hmph! Still looking? They've already left."

Having been left standing to the side for half the day, Uchiha Hikaru watched as Uchiha Gin lovingly played with the gift given to him by the white-robed older woman, and couldn't help but feel a little jealous.
Although she had realized that their relationship wasn't as sordid as she had thought, who could guarantee that it wouldn't turn out differently if it continued to develop?

"Xiao Guang, believe me, it's impossible for her and me."

With reproductive isolation as a chasm before him, Uchiha Gin, though fond of Dailai, was not the type to be a brainless harem man, and his bottom line could not be crossed.

After staring at Uchiha Gin's earnest, deadpan eyes for a long time, Uchiha Hikaru pursed his lips and ultimately chose to believe him for the time being.

I'll trust you one last time.

But she forgot that the last time she said those words was when Uchiha Gin solemnly denied his illicit relationship with Lady Yongmei.

The next day, having escaped his arduous work, Hiruzen Sarutobi finally remembered his three disciples.

So he arrived at the training ground at the agreed time, only to find a solitary figure.
"Tsunade, why are you all alone today?"

"They both went for further studies."

After pulling her head away from the book, Tsunade's small face showed a hint of displeasure, her cheeks puffing out into an adorable bun shape.
"Further studies?"

Hiruzen Sarutobi's face darkened upon hearing this. Didn't those two brats know the principle of "the more you have, the less good it is"? Weren't they satisfied with him as their Hokage teacher?

"What kind of repairs are they offering?"

If he finds out which bastard kidnapped his disciple, Hiruzen Sarutobi will definitely make the culprit pay.

"It's Grandpa Yin."

"Those two brats are really lucky."

Uchiha Gin?

That's fine.

Upon hearing that it was Uchiha Gin who was responsible, Hiruzen Sarutobi immediately gasped. Fortunately, he hadn't voiced his inner thoughts, otherwise, if that curly-haired guy had heard, his newly bulging wallet would have shrunk again.

"Since they're not here, I'll give you one-on-one lessons instead."

Let's just say those two kids went to learn a skill.

"No, I'm busy right now."

Just as Hiruzen Sarutobi was about to unleash his full power, rolling up his sleeves, Tsunade's icy words struck him like a blow to the head, leaving him completely stunned.

"What did you say? Say it again!"

"I told you, I'm busy!"

Hearing Hiruzen Sarutobi's somewhat distorted voice, Tsunade looked up in displeasure and showed him the cover of the book she was holding.
"I'm learning a skill!"

"you!"

With just a quick glance, Hiruzen Sarutobi clearly saw the words "The Self-Cultivation of a Gambler," and nearly spat out a mouthful of blood.

Without a doubt, this book was written by Uchiha Gin; there is no one else in Konoha who could do something like this.

"Tsunade, don't learn these crooked and evil ways. If you get involved with this stuff, you'll be doomed for life."

Hiruzen Sarutobi earnestly advised his beloved disciple, hoping he would see the error of his ways and return to the right path.
Unexpectedly, Tsunade crossed her arms and retorted with a face full of indignation,

"How dare you say that Grandpa's hobby is crooked and evil? I doubt you've even read 'The Will of Fire 1.0'?"

"Ah this."

Hiruzen Sarutobi's face tightened at the weight of the accusation; he hadn't expected Tsunade, at such a young age, to have already learned to use a powerful figure as a shield.

whoosh-

Just as Hiruzen Sarutobi was racking his brains trying to figure out how to answer, a masked ANBU suddenly appeared.
"What's the matter?"

Seeing the savior-like Anbu members, Hiruzen Sarutobi immediately breathed a sigh of relief.
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The ANBU member glanced at Tsunade beside him, hesitant, unsure whether to speak or not. Hiruzen Sarutobi noticed his hesitation and nodded slightly, indicating that he could speak freely.
"Reporting to the Hokage, Senju Hisama has returned."

The secret agents, having received approval, immediately reported the facts.
"You're back so soon? No wonder you're the teacher's daughter, you're so quick at everything."

Senju Hisana is now Konoha's Tailed Beast Rider, and logically and emotionally, she must live under the village's surveillance.

"Auntie is back?"

Upon hearing this news, Tsunade finally put the book away, her face beaming with joy.

"goodbye teacher!"

Overwhelmed with excitement, she didn't linger for a moment, hurriedly saying goodbye to Hiruzen Sarutobi before leaving.

"What happened?"

Watching his disciple's departing figure, Hiruzen Sarutobi suddenly realized that the Anbu who had finished reporting the information hadn't left, and his heart sank slightly.
"Reporting to the Hokage, Senju Hisama has been seriously injured and is currently undergoing emergency treatment at the hospital."

"Nani!?"

Hiruzen Sarutobi nearly jumped up upon hearing this; Hisana Senju held a very important position in the village.
If anything were to happen to her, the Senju clan would never let it go.
Even a starved camel is bigger than a horse. Even though the Senju clan is currently in a low period, if they were to really cause trouble, no one except the Uchiha clan could control them.
No, it seems even the Uchiha clan can't suppress it.

With Uchiha Izuna, the only one who could intimidate the Senju, away, and Kagami stationed at the border, there's really no one who can control the enraged Senju right now.

Forehead.
Wait, did I forget something?
Forget it, none of this matters.

"How's the injury?"

"She was seriously injured, with multiple fatal wounds to her body, and was in a deep coma. If it weren't for the tailed beast chakra keeping her alive, she might have already passed away."

The Anbu recounted everything they knew, and Hiruzen Sarutobi grew increasingly horrified as he listened. What had happened to Hisana Senju, a Tailed Beast Knight, that brought her to the brink of death?
"What did the attending physician say?"

However, he still had a lot of confidence in the doctors at Konoha Hospital. After all, the hospital had the best reputation since the village was founded, and it was the only department with zero negative reviews.

"There is no hope, just wait to die."

"Nonsense! Which quack doctor said that? Believe me or not, I'll send him to do postpartum care for sows!"

Hiruzen Sarutobi nearly fainted upon hearing this; this was hardly the kind of talk a doctor dedicated to saving lives should give.

"There were too many people for me to see clearly, but that doctor must have been very authoritative. When he said that, the doctors behind him kept nodding in agreement." (End of Chapter)