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

Chapter 134 The Great Hot Spring Battle

"Has no one ever gone in before?"

Uchiha Gin asked curiously, "Such an awesome artifact, haven't any of the descendants of Otsutsuki Hagoromo coveted it?"

"According to records, not long after the Sage of Six Paths died, a descendant of the Sage of Six Paths named Indra went in, but failed the test and returned empty-handed."

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My charming ancestor~

"Afterwards, as time went by, the bloodline of the Six Paths descendants became increasingly diluted, and fewer and fewer people came to challenge them."

At the same time, our ancestors, the Feathered Robe Clan, no longer wanted to remain in that harsh, cold land, so they chose to migrate.

Kinkaku explained to Uchiha Gin that their ancestor believed that since no one could enter anyway, even if they did, they wouldn't be able to pass the test.

Then there's no point in their clan staying here; they might as well go out and enjoy themselves in the glamorous world.

"So, what you're trying to tell me is the location where that divine artifact is sealed?"

After listening to Kinkaku's story, Uchiha Gin rubbed his messy, naturally curly hair and asked in a conflicted tone,

Even the Sage of Six Paths' own son isn't qualified to take this, so how can you expect me to take it?

"That's right! Rather than letting this secret disappear when we leave, we'd rather tell you, Mr. Yin."

Golden Horn nodded and said sincerely,

"I think Mr. Yin should give it a try. The test of the Sage of Six Paths' artifacts is mainly aimed at the heart. People as pure as you are so rare these days. You might succeed."

"Me? Pure?"

Uchiha Gin was completely bewildered. Pure salted fish is pure, no problem.

"The sealed land is located right here. May Mr. Yin have great success in his martial arts endeavors!"

Kinkaku took out an old scroll and handed it to Uchiha Gin. It smelled musty, indicating that it had been stored for a long time.

"Mr. Yin, farewell. I hope our next meeting will be a truly memorable one."

Kinkaku pulled Ginkaku into a full 90-degree bow to Uchiha Gin, then stood up and made a resolute promise that he wouldn't come back until he made it big!

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In the end, the survivors of the Hagoromo clan were escorted into the Land of Iron by ninjas from the Land of Lightning. Watching the departing figures of Kinkaku and Ginkaku, Uchiha Gin sighed, hoping that the two boys would not die far from home as they had in the original story.

"Let's go, our mission is complete."

Uchiha Gin turned around and spoke to Uchiha Hikaru and Uchiha Osamu, who had been waiting beside him.

"Gintoki, did you forget something?"

Uchiha Hikaru tilted her head, furrowing her brows as she recalled,

"What could I possibly forget? I'm known for my excellent memory. Don't overthink it. Let's go for a walk first, and then we'll return to the tribe to report back when we've had our fill of fun."

Uchiha Gin was extremely confident in his memory; how could he possibly forget anything so easily?

"Brother, we still haven't fulfilled one promise."

In the main force of the Feathered Robe Clan's relocation, Silver Horn, looking conflicted, finally couldn't help but speak up to his elder brother, saying that his pride wouldn't allow him to do such a petty and underhanded thing.

"Why isn't it there?"

Jinjiao turned his head, looked at his younger brother with a strange expression, and said,

"Didn't Mr. Yin say that from the beginning?"

"Huh? What did you say?"

Silver Horn was dumbfounded. He was there too. Could it be that his memory was wrong?

"Mr. E'yin said, 'You two boys, don't embarrass me when you go to the Land of Thunder. At least become a leader, otherwise don't say you know me.'"

Kinkaku asked in confusion what Uchiha Gin had once said, wondering if he had misheard.

"Isn't this exactly what Mr. Yin asked us to do?"

Silver Horn:

In a city of the Land of Fire

"Gintoki! Where should we go next?"

Clutching various snacks in his arms, Uchiha Hikaru, his face beaming with excitement, spoke to the listless Uchiha Gin beside him.

"How about we go to the Land of Hot Springs? The hot springs there are said to be amazing, with beauty and skin-nourishing effects!"

"Little Zhili, do you want to go?"

Uchiha Gin did not immediately agree. Instead, he turned around and asked Uchiha Gin, who was following him like a little tail.

"Oh? I'm fine with anything, I'll follow Mr. Yin's arrangements."

Uchiha Rin, who was carefully eating taiyaki, was startled by Uchiha Gin's sudden question.

He burned his mouth with the scalding red bean paste from the taiyaki, let out a soft "Ah!", looked at Uchiha Gin with a slightly flushed face, and then obediently replied.

"Alright~ Let's take a trip to the Land of Hot Springs then, it's not far anyway."

He was still quite indulgent towards Uchiha Hikaru. After all, his childhood friend had been sealed away for so many years, and now that she was finally free, she deserved to enjoy life.

After making their decision, the three set off immediately. Since the Land of Hot Water was nearby, they arrived in the Land of Hot Water without much trouble.

"No wonder it's a country forgotten by war; the pace of life here is quite nice!"

Upon arriving in the Land of Hot Springs, Uchiha Gin and the others were immediately struck by its beauty. Unlike the Land of Fire, which was rife with war, this place was a scene of peace and prosperity, filled with song and dance.

Because of its resources and unique geographical location, the Land of Hot Water was not targeted by the Land of Fire.

Separated from the Land of Lightning are several small countries, and from the Land of Water is a vast ocean. The Land of Earth and the Land of Wind are even further away, thousands of miles apart.

There is no threat from major powers, but there is also no particularly fertile land or rare mineral deposits. The only thing that is plentiful is the continuous flow of hot springs underground, which is why the country is named after them.

Since there was nothing for any major power to covet, the Land of Hot Springs was a veritable paradise, with hot spring resorts springing up everywhere and everyone wearing smiles. This sight was a pleasant surprise for Uchiha Gin, who had never experienced such peace since his transmigration.

If things don't work out, I'll just retire in the Land of Hot Springs.

"Gintoki! Gintoki! Hurry up~"

Upon arriving in the Land of Hot Springs, the faint smell of sulfur in the air filled Uchiha Hikaru with anticipation, and he immediately let loose, dragging Uchiha Gin along to the largest hot spring shop nearby.

Welcome!

Upon opening the door, a beautiful woman greeted them, dressed in a traditional, brightly colored kimono with a touch of rosy red on her lips. She knelt at the entrance and immediately bowed to welcome Uchiha Gin and the others.

"We want to soak in the hot springs!"

Uchiha Hikaru urged the woman impatiently; she had been longing to visit this hot spring for many, many years, and Gintoki's promise from so many years ago was finally about to be fulfilled!

"Please come in, you three!"

The woman got up and ushered the three into the shop. After buying three sets of yukata, Uchiha Gin consciously turned around and went to the side marked "Men," while the two girls went to the side marked "Women."

Just before entering, the curly-haired man cautiously glanced at the "Hun" in the middle, a slight upturn at the corner of his mouth.

Hehehe, I finally ran into you!

"Ah! I'm here~"

Uchiha Hikaru, completely naked, leaped up.

"Thump!!!"

It splashed up a huge spray of water.

"Phew~ That feels so good!"

With a towel on his head, Uchiha Hikaru soaked in the steaming hot spring, feeling the waves of heat flowing into his body, and let out a comfortable moan.

"Little administrator, how's the temperature?"

Uchiha Hikaru, floating in the water, turned his head and asked.

Wrapped in a bath towel, Uchiha Gintoki was carefully testing the water temperature with her feet, biting her lip. It was clear this was her first time in a hot spring, and she was a little uncomfortable.

After trying for a while, Uchiha Rinpoche gritted her teeth and slowly entered the hot spring. The girl's fair skin turned red from the heat, and a charming blush appeared on her cool face, giving people a strong sense of contrast.

"Phew~ Hikaru-senpai is really amazing~"

After fully entering the hot spring, Uchiha Rinpoche, feeling slightly dizzy from the heat, looked at Uchiha Hikaru, who was leisurely floating on the surface of the water, and spoke with envy.

"From all aspects."

Although from their first meeting, Uchiha Rinpoche deduced that Uchiha Hikaru was quite strong.

However, when the girl witnessed the other party colliding with the golden colossus of the red-haired woman while controlling the cherry-red giant, she still felt that she had underestimated the seemingly ordinary girl in front of her.

Is that kind of power truly something that humans can possess?

Uchiha Rinne, who considered himself to have a keen eye for detail, was left questioning his very existence by Uchiha Hikaru's actions.

It's important to understand that a duel between ninjas is nothing more than a clash of ninjutsu, a collision of taijutsu, and a pulling of genjutsu.

But that imposing giant instantly overturned her understanding of ninja combat.

"Senior Hikaru, how did you become so powerful?"

Feeling slightly dizzy from soaking in the water, Uchiha accidentally voiced his question. Realizing his abruptness, he quickly explained...

"I'm sorry, my question was a bit presumptuous."

"It's alright. Xiao Zhili is Ah Yin's disciple, which means he's also my disciple. It's no trouble for me to tell you."

Uchiha Hikaru, who was enjoying a relaxing soak, did not feel offended when he heard the girl's question.

Remembering Uchiha Rinpoche's current identity, she instinctively put herself in the role of his master's wife, and so she floated over, a smile on her face, and said...

"Do you know how many levels there are in the Sharingan of our Uchiha clan?"

"Of course I know. There are three stages, and each stage corresponds to a certain number of magatama. Three magatama is the strongest state."

Since Uchiha Rinpoche was able to awaken the two-tomoe Sharingan at such a young age, he naturally had a deep understanding of the Uchiha Sharingan.

"That's just the surface. Although the three-tomoe Sharingan can help the Uchiha cope with most difficulties, it is not the strongest form of the Sharingan."

Floating on the hot spring, Uchiha Hikaru, her buds about to bloom, gazed dreamily at the sky, recounting the secrets of the Sharingan.

"Beyond the three-tomoe jade, there is an even higher level of evolution."

"There's even something stronger?"

This involves a blind spot in the Uchiha clan's knowledge of governance; the clan's records do not mention any form stronger than the three-tomoe form.

"The Mangekyou Sharingan, the cursed eye."

Uchiha Hikaru's tone suddenly turned cold. As she passed before Uchiha Kazuya, a flash of crimson appeared in the girl's eyes, and a strange, alluring pattern flickered in her pupils.

"If I could, I would never open these eyes, because they have caused me to lose so much!"

It hurts! It hurts so much!

(End of this chapter)