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

Chapter 138 They were just playing with you, and you actually took it seriously?

"Huh? I'm not familiar with Chief Feather Robe's wife."

When Uchiha Tajima heard Uchiha Gin's strange question, he frowned and explained, "Why bring women into a man's friendship?"

"The wife of the Feathered Clan Chief does have a nickname, but it's not Princess Iron Fan."

Thinking that Uchiha Gin was curious about information about the previous generation of powerful figures, Uchiha Tajima patiently explained it to him.

"Because his wife was ruthless and cruel like a demon, she was nicknamed 'Rakshasa Woman'."

Tsk! Aren't they the same?

"Okay, okay, then I'll accept it."

Not wanting to be affected by the familiar news any longer, Uchiha Gin quickly stuffed the scroll into his bag, stood up, and bowed slightly.

"Uncle, now that the mission is complete, can I just go to the dungeon and wait to die?"

After saying this, Uchiha Gin's dead fish eyes shone brightly, filled with longing for a better future.

"Well, we can discuss this further later. For now... let's prioritize the bigger picture."

Uchiha Tajima spoke vaguely, his words evasive, but his shifty gaze was noticed by the perceptive Uchiha Gin, who frowned and asked...

"Uncle, has something happened?"

"Sigh, it seems I really can't hide it from you anymore. I was hoping you could get some rest."

Upon hearing Uchiha Gin's question, Uchiha Tajima instantly perked up, his tone filled with "guilt" as he replied...

"There are indeed some things I'd like to discuss with you privately."

As Uchiha Tajima spoke, his gaze swept over the two women who were lost in thought.

"Xiao Guang, Xiao Zhili, you've had a long journey. You should go home and rest first. I'll collect your mission rewards for you."

"Yes, Mr. Yin!"

Even if Uchiha Rinpoche was stupid, he could tell that Uchiha Tajima had something important to say, so he wisely took his leave.

"Gintoki, go home soon~"

Uchiha Hikaru didn't say much. She was quite at ease with Uchiha Tajima, after all, they would be family in the future.

So she waved her hand and walked out of the office with Uchiha Rinpoche.

Once the two women's footsteps faded away, only Uchiha Gin and Uchiha Tajima remained in the office.

"Uncle, just say what you have to say. Don't keep us in suspense; it'll make the readers' reading difficult."

Uchiha Gin rolled his signature deadpan eyes and reminded him in a dejected tone,

"Of course I know."

Upon hearing his nephew's words, Uchiha Tajima, who had initially intended to beat around the bush, replied with a displeased expression,

"Crack!"

Uchiha Tajima's eyes flickered slightly, as if he was choosing his words, while the candlelight beside him crackled.

Uchiha Gin waited quietly below, wanting to hear what his uncle had to say that required dismissing everyone else.

"Banta... has lost."

Uchiha Tajima uttered these words slowly, as if all his strength had been drained away.

"Huh? What happened to my older cousin?"

Uchiha Gin thought there was something wrong with his ears, so he reached up and checked them, only to find them completely clean. He then looked up and asked,

They were perfectly fine when they left, so why are they having to eat at a banquet as soon as they come back?

"Phew~ No way! We lost! We lost to that Senju kid."

Ugh! Can't you speak clearly? I thought my older cousin had gotten sick.

I haven't even learned the cycle of reincarnation yet. If my older cousin really goes down there, he'll have to play cards with the Six Paths for a few years first.

"So what if we lose? It's not like we've never lost before."

Uchiha Gin breathed a sigh of relief. So what if he lost to the melon-headed guy? The two of them used to fight all the time, and neither of them suffered a loss. They each had their wins and losses.

"This time it's different. Madara was completely overwhelmed. He was taken down in one move by the Senju brat, without any chance to fight back."

If it were just a normal win or loss, Uchiha Tajima wouldn't have made such a fuss, but this time it's really different.

"Let me explain in detail~"

Uchiha Gin raised an eyebrow and urged,

Damn it, I was only gone for a few days and I missed such a juicy scoop.

"Before that, you may not have known that the new patriarch of the Senju clan has been elected."

Before discussing Madara Uchiha, Tajima Uchiha mentioned something else first.

"That's fast~ That old man Senju Butsuma's seven-day mourning period isn't even over yet, is it?"

Even though he already had the answer in his heart, Uchiha Gin couldn't help but tease him.

That despicable Thousand-Handed Old Ghost punched him back then, almost sending him to the next world.

Thousand-Handed Buddha: Ahem, according to seniority, you should address me respectfully.

"It must be that the matter of the Feathered Robe Clan has been resolved before that kid chose to take office."

After reading the mission report, Uchiha Tajima learned that the Senju clan had given up pursuing the Hagoromo clan who had left the Land of Fire, and deduced that the other party had probably moved on from the matter.

"Three days ago, the Senju clan made a high-profile announcement that Hashirama Senju would assume the position of clan leader. On the same day, the Senju clan's army was fully assembled."

A strange glint flashed in Uchiha Tajima's eyes as he spoke in a calm tone.

"The war has begun again."

"No wonder, those unfamiliar faces outside must be clansmen who have been stationed outside for many years."

This confirmed his suspicions. Uchiha Gin, recalling the unfamiliar guard at the clan's gate, suddenly realized and said...

"That's right. I have already summoned all the clansmen who were on long-term missions and on the border. The Senju clan is determined to fight us to the death this time."

Uchiha Tajima gritted his teeth and said, "I thought that after Senju Butsuma died, the Senju clan would finally calm down and be able to be manipulated like a ball. I didn't expect this young man to be so unethical."

"Let's put that aside for now, what exactly happened to my older cousin?"

"Madara was on the front lines at the time, fighting against the new head of the Senju clan..."

"Report!!! The Senju clan has appeared and is attacking our camp!"

Madara Uchiha and Izuna, who had just returned to the front lines, immediately got up and went to check upon hearing their subordinate's report.

After activating their Sharingan, the two's vision was greatly enhanced, allowing them to clearly see the dark mass of people in the distance, with the leader being none other than the man Madara Uchiha had been longing for.

"Hot mom from Hashi! Feeling like dancing again?"

Whenever Madara Uchiha encountered Hashirama Senju, the normally aloof Madara would transform into a completely different person. His usually icy face would be filled with a wicked and arrogant expression as he drew his sword and stepped forward alone, blocking the path of the resolute Hashirama Senju.

"Whew~ The engine's going! I have to win this time!"

Wearing the Senju clan crest headband and clad in red armor, Hashirama Senju's expression was complex. He glanced at the Senju clan members behind him, seeing their expectant eyes, took a deep breath, and spoke firmly to his former best friend.

"Hahaha, are you trying to make me laugh? Hot mom, when did you become so funny?"

Hearing Hashirama Senju speak in such a serious tone, Madara Uchiha didn't take it to heart. Instead, he brandished his long sword and spoke with fierce fighting spirit.

"I've seen through your moves. This time, you'll be the one who fails!"

Madara Uchiha mentally reviewed his battle with Gin Uchiha countless times and summarized a tactic to counter Wood Release.

Full of confidence, he was determined to secure this victory.

"I'm sorry, Mada, I..."

Seeing Uchiha Madara hurtling towards him, Senju Hashirama felt a chill, but his hands didn't hesitate at all. He clapped his hands together in his classic move, and a pale blue light shone in his hands.

As chakra was poured in, countless thick branches burst forth from the ground, rushing menacingly toward the lone Uchiha Madara.

"Hmph! I saw through this move long ago."

Unlike before, Madara Uchiha did not choose to use Fire Release to fight head-on. Instead, he used the Sharingan to dodge one clumsy branch after another.

Wielding his long sword, he charged toward Hashirama Senju, who was casting the spell, at an extremely fast speed.

"Now, I must shoulder the expectations of all my people."

Hashirama Senju calmly observed Madara Uchiha. Just a split second before Madara's longsword was about to strike him, he charged up a punch, deflecting the sword, and slowly said...

"Because I am now the head of the Senju clan!"

Under Madara Uchiha's astonished gaze, Hashirama Senju's figure rapidly rose higher, and countless thick wooden branches intertwined in the dust, a huge wooden dragon roared out from the ground, the sound deafening to those around him.

While Madara Uchiha was still wondering why Hasi Hot Mom wasn't playing by the rules this time, a large blue hand suddenly emerged from the smoke and grabbed the still-dazed Madara.

As the smoke and dust slowly dissipated, a huge, round-faced Arhat appeared before everyone.

His chubby body made him look endearing, but the imposing aura he exuded made everyone feel that he was solemn and dignified, and that he was stern without being intimidating.

[Wood Release: Wood Human Technique]

"Ah! Is that the secret technique of the young clan... no, the clan chief?"

A member of the Thousand Hands tribe looked at the enormous wooden figure standing between heaven and earth and couldn't help but swallow hard. Just looking at it made one want to kneel down in worship.

"Long live the clan leader!"

"The Senju clan is here! They're completely here!"

"Sorry, it's a motor malfunction."

Standing atop the wooden puppet, Hashirama Senju looked at Madara Uchiha, who was held tightly in the puppet's grasp and unable to break free, with a hint of apology in his eyes.

"Big brother, you did a great job this time!"

Suddenly, Tobirama Senju, with white hair and wearing armor of the same style but different color as Hashirama Senju, appeared on the battlefield.

Seeing his older brother finally steel himself and use a high-level secret technique to deal with that evil Uchiha, he shouted excitedly.

"Kill him now!"

Tobirama Senju urged, "Hashirama Senju has just assumed the position of clan leader. He is young and cannot yet command respect, so he urgently needs an opportunity to establish his authority."

Like a pillow for someone who's about to fall asleep, Madara Uchiha actually walked right into the line of fire, which allowed his older brother to kill him and establish his authority.

Hashirama Senju's Wood Release has the special ability to absorb the enemy's chakra. Madara Uchiha, who was in the Wood Release, struggled for a few moments before being drained of chakra to the point of near death, and even his Sharingan was unable to maintain its power.

"Hot mom from Haxi! I didn't know you had a trick up your sleeve."

He looked completely drained, his dark eyes filled with exhaustion, staring intently at Hashirama Senju above the wooden figure, and said through gritted teeth.

"Hehe, no, I was just teasing you before~"

(End of this chapter)