Konoha: The thirty-year-old Uchiha lacks motivation.

Chapter 107 True Childhood Sweethearts VS Unexpected Encounters

The three were eager to return home, and what should have been a two-day journey was completed in just one day.

Seeing the familiar gates of the clan's territory in the distance, the girl hesitated. More than ten years had passed since she was sealed off, and everything in the clan's territory had changed. Was there still a place for her inside?

"Xiaoguang, what's wrong? We'll be home soon."

Noticing the girl's hesitation, Uchiha Gin turned to Hikaru, whose steps were slightly hurried, and said...

Yes, I still have Ah Yin as family, I have a home too.

With that thought in mind, the girl put aside her resentment and followed the two through the gate of the clan's territory.

"It hasn't changed much, it still looks familiar."

Sensing the surrounding atmosphere, the girl squinted her eyes, looking at the clan's territory, which was almost identical to what it was before she was sealed, with a look of enjoyment, and couldn't help but feel relieved.

"Ah Yin, from now on you will be in charge of her daily life. I will send someone to contact you if anything happens."

Eager to return to his work, Uchiha Tajima directly assigned the girl to Uchiha Gin for care. After all, the two had a close relationship before, and he was just going with the flow.

"OK."

Upon hearing that he was to be entrusted with the task of taking care of Hikari, Uchiha Gin was taken aback at first, but then he understood his uncle's intention and readily agreed.

"Uncle, it's fine when you don't use your eye power, but don't take off that cloak when you're fighting."

Worried that Uchiha Tajima might be taken advantage of by the darker personality, Uchiha Gin spoke up to warn him.

"Okay, I understand."

After giving a few brief instructions, Uchiha Tajima hurriedly left.

"As the clan chief, my uncle is very busy, so he must never become a leader in the future."

Watching Uchiha Tajima's departing figure, Uchiha Gin spoke earnestly to the girl beside him.

"Alright, let's go home!"

"Ah Yin, where do you still live now?"

In the girl's memory, Uchiha Gin, whose memories had been altered, lived in a very remote place, and she often secretly went to spy on him; the house was old and small.

There's a strange boy inside right now. Is it really appropriate for me to bother him?

"Same old place, but I've built a new mansion. Don't worry about not having a place to stay; you can pick any room you like."

Knowing what Hikaru was worried about, Uchiha Gin waved his hand generously, indicating that there was no need to worry, and that he would definitely provide food and lodging to satisfy Hikaru.

The girl and Uchiha Gin walked side by side on their way home. The older members of their clan frowned at Gin, their eyes revealing a strange dislike. Upon seeing the cloaked girl beside him, they began to whisper amongst themselves.

"Where did that guy kidnap this girl from? I heard he was stalking underage girls not long ago. Ugh! What a disgrace to the Uchiha clan."

Even without being able to sense it, the girl could read the malice these tribesmen were radiating towards Ah Yin, and she immediately clenched her fists.

He was gritting his teeth, about to say something, when he keenly overheard the whispered gossip. His eyes suddenly changed, revealing a wary expression.

"Ah Yin? That's what they said."

"Don't listen to these old ladies gossiping. They don't do anything productive; all they do is spread rumors all day long."

Uchiha Gin's face turned ashen. He grabbed the girl's hand and, with Hikari blushing, fled this place of trouble.

Wow~~~

Looking at the unfamiliar, luxurious house before her, the girl was so shocked that she couldn't close her mouth. Her beautiful eyes widened in disbelief.

"Come in, come in, don't be shy, make yourself at home."

While greeting the shocked girl, he stepped forward and began banging on the door, shouting loudly.

"You brat, open the door! Your godfather's back!"

With a series of hurried footsteps, the door that had been knocking for a long time was suddenly pushed open. Fortunately, Uchiha Gin reacted quickly and escaped being slapped away.

"You brat, you've only been gone a few days and you're already trying to kill me so you can inherit my grand house?"

Muttering curses, Uchiha Gin swung his fist, intending to deliver a righteous punishment to the Senju brat, but the opponent skillfully dodged it.

"You curly-haired gorilla, you actually came back alive? God must be blind."

After a long absence, Senju Itama rolled her eyes, her delicate face full of disdain. Hands on her hips, she impatiently muttered...

I thought I could enjoy myself for a few more days, but I didn't expect him to come back so soon. He even made plans to have barbecue with Sister Zhili today! And he came back empty-handed. Didn't he promise to bring me a souvenir?

"Outrageous! You little devil who defies the Heavenly Gang!"

Enraged by this guy, Uchiha Gin rolled up his sleeves, ready to teach this brat a lesson and show him who really called the shots in this family.

Uchiha Hikaru, who was standing to the side, did not say anything after seeing the interaction between the two. Instead, he frowned and his eyes were full of doubt and regret.

When the girl first saw this unfamiliar child after opening the door to Senju Itama, she felt a sense of crisis. After carefully examining him from head to toe, the anxiety in Uchiha Hikari's heart finally subsided.

"Ah Yin, who is this?"

Barely suppressing her doubts, Uchiha Hikaru took a step forward and naturally took Uchiha Gin's arm, pressing her budding flower bud tightly against him. She asked with an innocent look, her eyes showing a hint of fragility and innocence that made one feel pity for her.

"Tsk, I forgot to introduce him to you. This kid is the one I told you about. Doesn't he deserve a beating?"

Although puzzled by the girl's sudden change, Uchiha Gin did not suspect anything, assuming that the girl was a little socially awkward because she hadn't interacted with people for a long time. He then pointed to Senju Itama, who was baring his teeth in front of him, and explained to her.

"Who is this suspicious guy?"

Senju Itama, who was arguing with Uchiha Gin, only then noticed the cloaked girl standing to the side.

Seeing the other person suddenly cling to Uchiha Gin, an inexplicable anger welled up inside him. Seeing the other person's sullen and aloof behavior, this anger surged to the top of his head, and he angrily questioned...

"Don't bring random people home. If you're in heat, go to the woods to take care of it."

"You little rascal!"

Uchiha Gin was about to teach this sharp-tongued brat a lesson when Uchiha Hikaru grabbed his hand, shook his head to signal him not to be angry, and then gracefully walked up to Senju Itama.

She removed the hood of her cloak, revealing her beautiful face, and smiled sweetly at the snarling Thousand-Armed Demon. She straightened her posture, which was more mature than his, and said with a sincere expression,

"Hello, my name is Uchiha Hikaru. I'm Gintoki's childhood friend. Thank you for taking care of him while I was away."

After saying that, she slightly bowed to Senju Itama in front of her, and when she raised her pretty face again, there was a hint of provocation, and her beautiful eyes were full of fighting spirit.

"Hmph! Hypocritical Uchiha."

Senju Itama's teeth were practically ground to powder. Although Uchiha Hikari wasn't highly skilled, the Senju brat was ultimately at a disadvantage due to her age. With her limited experience, she was completely outmatched in their first encounter and could only let out a resentful snort after falling into a disadvantageous position, saying nothing more.

"Alright, alright, let's go inside and talk. What's the point of standing outside?"

The noisy scene suddenly fell silent. Uchiha Gin, unaware that the two had already exchanged blows, was a little confused. However, it wouldn't do to leave them standing outside any longer, so he quickly broke the damned silence and urged the two to come inside.

After the three entered the house, they sat in the living room in an equilateral triangle, maintaining the same distance from each other tacitly. Their eyes scrutinized each other, with a faint spark of lightning flashing between them.

"I'll go make you some tea."

Taking advantage of the terrain, the Thousand Hands brat launched the first attack. After getting up, he skillfully took out tea leaves from the cabinet and brewed them. Then, he placed the brewed tea in front of the two of them, and placed it in front of Uchiha Hikaru. A hint of smugness appeared on his raised face.

Tsk, this little bastard.

The girl's grip on the teacup tightened, almost crushing the expensive porcelain that Uchiha Gin had purchased at a high price.

"Phew~~~ Kid, the tea you brewed isn't bad!"

Having been away on a mission, Uchiha Gin, who hadn't had tea for several days, took a sip of the tea carefully brewed by Senju Itama. Savoring the refreshing taste in his throat, he couldn't help but praise it.

Upon hearing Uchiha Gin's praise, Senju Itama, who unusually refrained from arguing, raised an eyebrow at Uchiha Hikaru, who was bringing the cup to his lips, his eyes filled with even more provocation.

"Boom!!!"

"Ah!~~~"

Unable to hold back any longer, Hikaru Uchiha shattered the teacup in her hand, splashing scalding tea everywhere. The girl instinctively covered her small hand, her delicate brows furrowing in grievance, her face filled with pain.

"Hikaru! Are you alright?!"

Seeing the teacup suddenly crack, and Uchiha Hikaru seemingly scalded by the boiling tea, Uchiha Gin quickly rushed over, took the girl's small hand, and asked anxiously.

"Hmm...it's okay, I can handle it, after all, I've been sealed away for so many years."

Seeing that her plan was working, the girl glanced at Uchiha Gin, who was examining her small hands, and a subtle smile appeared on her lips. Her smiling eyes looked at Senju Itama beside her, as if to tell her…

Compared to your sister, you're not up to par.

Tsk, what a despicable old woman.

Suppressing his anger, Senju Itama sat down and silently watched Uchiha Hikaru's performance, plotting how to retaliate.

"Hey, that's good. My skills are alright, right?"

As the green light faded from his hands, Uchiha Gin looked at the girl's smooth, new hands and said with a hint of pride, "Luckily, I know quite a few things."

[Palm Healing Technique]: This technique involves channeling chakra from the palms of the hands, which can enhance the healing ability of wounds or affected areas.

This medical ninjutsu was a skill that Tsunade acquired in the backyard, but she didn't usually have the chance to use it. This was the first time she used it on the girl, and it seemed to have a very good effect.

"Gintoki, you're amazing! I've never seen you use this ninjutsu before."

Uchiha Hikari, who had originally intended to put on a show of suffering, was genuinely astonished when she saw Uchiha Gin heal her burns with a ninjutsu she had somehow learned. Stroking her smooth, fair hands, she exclaimed in genuine amazement.

"Hehe, I only know a tiny bit of the basics. There's still a lot I need to learn."

Hearing the girl's praise, Uchiha Gin, feeling very pleased, immediately said that he still needed to continue to study hard, that there was still a long way to go, and that he should not be arrogant.

Ugh, this old woman, she almost made me believe her acting.

Watching the two lovebirds entangled in their affections, Senju Itama, left standing to the side, gritted her teeth and muttered to herself, "..."

"Hmph! This kind of minor injury will heal itself in no time."

Given her constitution, such a small wound would probably fall off before it even needed to be bandaged.

(End of this chapter)