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

Chapter 147 Misunderstanding! I really just wanted to farm some resources.

"Damn it, if you don't want to tell me, just say so!"

Uchiha Gin stormed out of the Uchiha clan's encampment, gave the two respectfully-looking guards a big middle finger, and turned away amidst their questioning gazes, leaving this place full of lies and deception far behind.

Hmph! After wasting so much time, I got nothing. The people I asked spoke like they were talking in riddles. Can't they just be more straightforward?

Frustrated, Uchiha Gin looked up at the sky and saw that it was still early. He figured he couldn't go home for the time being, so he patted his empty stomach and decided to find a place to eat first.

I strolled over to the door of an old friend's shop and found that Uchiha Taro's barbecue restaurant was packed with people, with the queue stretching from the door to the street. It seems that Taro has made a fortune again.

"Everyone, line up and enter according to your number!"

The long-unseen, honest young man, Uchiha Jiro, was happily helping with chores at home. He was holding a stack of number tags and handing them out to the people waiting in line.

"Hey? Brother Yin, long time no see!"

When the other party arrived in front of Uchiha Gin, there were very few number plates left in his hand. Uchiha Jiro looked up and saw the familiar curly hair, and greeted him with some surprise.

"Second Brother, your brother's business is doing quite well!"

Uchiha Gin was genuinely happy for his former teammate's success in business. Seeing Uchiha Jiro grinning from ear to ear, he waved his hand.

"I won't waste your seats since I'm alone. Come again next time!"

The shop is already so busy; if I go in, I'll inevitably have to exchange pleasantries. I'd better let Dalang focus on making money.

"How can that be? My older brother said that as long as you come, you don't need to queue and can eat as much as you want."

Jiro quickly shook his head. His elder brother had specifically instructed him on this matter, and he immediately tried to pull Uchiha Gin along so they wouldn't have to wait in line.

But Uchiha Gin looked up at the long queue and ultimately declined Jiro's offer. He didn't necessarily want to eat barbecue; he could just have a simple meal somewhere else.

"Hey, Erlang, who do you consider yourself closest to?"

Before leaving, Uchiha Gin casually asked about Uchiha Jiro, who seemed honest-looking but was actually sallow-faced, hoping his answer might give him some inspiration.

"Huh? This isn't a sting operation, is it?"

Upon hearing Uchiha Gin's abrupt question, Uchiha Jiro was initially taken aback, then took a few steps back to distance himself from Gin, his face showing wariness.

"It's just a casual chat. I've been having some problems lately that have kept me up at night. Erlang, you have to help me, otherwise your magazines..."

Uchiha Gin squinted his dead fish eyes, his expression utterly sincere, but his words carried a clear threat.

"Stop! I've said everything I could!"

Feeling guilty, Uchiha Jiro quickly looked around. Relieved to see no one he knew, he breathed a sigh of relief and answered in an extremely humble manner.

"My parents sacrificed their lives early, and my eldest brother has always taken care of me since I was a child. If I had to name someone I'm closest to, it would be my eldest brother."

Without hesitation, Uchiha Jiro immediately announced the name of Uchiha Taro. Looking at the strange look in his eyes, Uchiha Gin suddenly felt a sense of familiarity, as if he had seen him somewhere before.

Training grounds at the patriarch's mansion

"Stop fighting! Stop fighting! I give up!"

With his face bruised and swollen, Uchiha Izuna lay on the ground, looking at the furious Uchiha Madara before him, on the verge of tears, repeatedly begging for mercy.

How come you're so strong, bro? You haven't eaten for three days, and you still have so much energy.

"Izuna, you have disappointed me greatly. Compared to Hasi Hot Mom's brother, your magnanimity is far inferior."

Having fought Tobirama Senju before, Madara Uchiha knew how formidable the other was. The fact that his own brother was inferior to Hasi Hot Mom made him feel displeased, and he couldn't help but increase the force of his blows, causing Izuna, who was passively taking the beating, to howl in pain.

"Ugh! You can't even beat that bastard Tobirama Senju's older brother, so what makes you think you can ask me for a beating?"

Uchiha Izuna, who had been beaten so badly, finally lost his temper. "I accept being hit, but now you're comparing me to that bastard with the white hair? Are you even my real brother?"

"It seems I've been too lenient with you."

These words struck a nerve with Madara Uchiha, who glared at his younger brother and decided to give him a little bit of loving encouragement.

"Hmm~ If it were my older cousin, he would never treat me like this!"

Uchiha Izuna cried out in grievance, "I did so much to help my older brother get back on his feet, running around doing so much, and now I'm being punished instead."

Family members, does anyone understand?

Upon hearing Uchiha Izuna call out his cousin's name, Uchiha Madara's anger instantly cooled down.

Looking at Izuna's stubborn eyes, I suddenly recalled the days I spent with Uchiha Gin.

After severing ties with the hot mom from Hasi, I felt very lost for a while.

He only knew how to fight all day long and was indifferent to everything else. Neither his father's strict teachings nor his younger brother's fearful eyes could shake him.

Until one day, the smiling Uchiha Gin appeared, and every day he would find various reasons to spar with him, including but not limited to fighting. Sometimes he would go into the water to catch fish, and sometimes he would climb trees to pick up bird eggs.

Even more outrageous was the competition to see who could successfully peep into the women's bathhouse. Although both of them were discovered by the Sharingan, in the end, it was Uchiha Gin, the older brother, who took the blame and surrendered.

At the time, I just felt that Uchiha Gin's thinking was unconventional and his actions were outrageous, as if he had that serious illness.

But it wasn't until he matured that he gradually came to understand what Uchiha Gin had done back then.

Those outrageous actions were actually the work of an older brother who loved his younger brother and was doing his best, using very clumsy methods, to accompany and guide his lost younger brother and protect his healthy and happy growth.

"Izuna, I'm sorry."

Madara Uchiha raised his large hand and slowly lowered it, looking at Izuna in front of him, as if he were seeing himself from several years ago.

He suddenly realized how lucky he was to have an older brother who secretly protected him, always watching over his growth and healing the wounds of his childhood.

"It's okay, brother. I know you're holding a grudge. Just let it out."

Uchiha Izuna looked at Uchiha Madara in front of him and noticed that his eyes had changed, becoming somewhat like the way Uchiha Gin looked at him.

The dissatisfaction and grievances in his heart vanished instantly, and a cheerful smile once again appeared on his still-childish face.

"I will train hard and strive to defeat that hateful white-haired guy next time, and protect my brother's back!"

"Hmph! I don't need a brat like you to protect me. Just stay behind me and be a good boy."

This kid is implying, both openly and subtly, that I have too many flaws in my defenses.

"Hehe, then I'll go protect my older cousin. He's too weak."

Uchiha Izuna laughed as he jumped up from the ground, a lazy curly-haired man flashing through his mind.

"No need, I'm enough on my own."

Recalling the man's warm smile from his memory, Madara Uchiha rarely smiled.

Brother, from now on, I'll protect you.

"Also, don't think you can get away with this. You need to explain yourself properly about peeking at the magazine."

Madara Uchiha's expression suddenly changed, and he raised his large hand again.

The man who changes faces, the prison guard.

Having gained a clue, Uchiha Gin eventually found himself at a familiar door.

Recalling his crumbling reputation, he sighed and shook his head. Just as he was about to turn and leave, a familiar voice called out to him.

"Mr. Yin, what are you doing here?"

Turning her head, she saw Uchiha Rinpoche carrying a lot of ingredients, and her beautiful face was filled with confusion.

It's almost lunchtime, why is Mr. Yin wandering around? Could it be that there's a fight at home and he's run away?

A brainstorming session was underway in the girl's small mind, with all sorts of speculations coming to mind.

"Haha, I'm just taking a stroll, I'll go home for dinner soon."

Uchiha Gin scratched his face awkwardly and explained in a very unnatural tone,

Go back to face trial? Forget it, I'd better find somewhere to lay low for a while.

"Mr. Yin, has anyone ever told you that you're a terrible liar?"

The girl couldn't help but roll her eyes. Uchiha Gin's acting was just too bad.

Tsk! I was third in the elementary school group, how could my acting be so bad that a little girl could see through it?

There were only four people competing, and one of them had diarrhea and didn't go on stage. Do you really think your third place is well-deserved?

"Gurgle~"

Just as the two were facing off, Uchiha Gin's stomach started rumbling, much to his embarrassment.

"Let's go, I bought a lot of fresh ingredients today, we're going to eat the hot pot you left for us."

The purple-haired girl barely managed to suppress her laughter, nearly causing herself internal injury. She then waved the two large bags of groceries she had purchased and invited them to join her.

"Don't refuse, I bought it with the money you gave me, it only cost a little bit."

As the girl spoke, she made a tiny gesture with her delicate, white little finger.

It seems I haven't yet driven down the gold price in the Uchiha clan's territory.

"Then I'll take my leave."

In the end, Uchiha Gin couldn't resist the temptation of the Uchiha clan's management, which of course meant the temptation of hot pot.

"Knock knock knock~"

He took the groceries from the girl and knocked on the door of the Uchiha clan's residence.

A series of hurried footsteps came from inside the room, and the door opened in response.

The person who opened the door was none other than Uchiha Eimi, whom we hadn't seen in a long time. She was a charming and mature woman with purple hair, wearing a close-fitting home dress. Her long purple hair was tied into a single thick braid and hung down in front of her chest. The tight-fitting clothes perfectly outlined her pear-shaped figure.

The two surging objects, having temporarily escaped the terrain's gravity due to their earlier jog, held onto Uchiha Gin's gaze, moving up and down with the swaying motion.

"Oh my gosh, I asked Xiaozhi to go buy some ingredients she likes, and she actually brought back Gintoki!"

Upon opening the door and seeing the visitor, Lady Yongmei, like a young girl experiencing the stirrings of first love, covered her mouth in surprise. Her beautiful, spring-like eyes were captivating, and her tone of voice was so sweet and sticky that it sent a shiver down Uchiha Gin's spine.

No! My relationship with my wife is merely that of Guan Zhong and Bao Shuya; I must not overstep my bounds.

Thinking of this, Uchiha Gin silently recited the Heart-Cleansing Mantra in his heart, trying to clear the fire in his heart.

"Mother, please don't say things that would trouble Mr. Yin."

With an expressionless face, Uchiha Gin stepped forward. Just when Uchiha Gin thought the girl was going to betray her own family for the greater good, she said something that completely surprised him.

"I bought this. If you want it, go buy it yourself!"

(End of this chapter)