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

Chapter 164 In the girl's eyes, everyone is an enemy.

At the home of Uchiha Gin.

"Forehead"

Both Uchiha Hikaru and Senju Itama frowned at this moment, looking at Uchiha Gin who was making a solemn vow, and felt speechless. After all, they had sworn an oath to their ancestors, and ordinary people would not dare to lie.

"Alright~ Let's eat first!"

Seeing their hesitation, Uchiha Gin clapped his hands, stood up, rolled up his sleeves, and walked towards the kitchen, talking as he went.

"You've all worked really hard lately, let me cook something to treat you."

"Yay! I want sweet and sour fish!"

Senju Itama, who had initially looked skeptical, brightened up upon hearing the word "cooking," instantly forgetting her previous doubts and loudly ordering.

"Aren't you afraid of getting diabetes?"

"You're the one who should have diabetes, you sweet tooth!"

Senju Itama, instantly speechless with anger after being criticized, retorted without holding back.

"Xiao Guang, what do you want to eat?"

"I like anything you make, Gin."

The crimson in Uchiha Hikaru's eyes had long since faded, replaced by a hint of shyness in his dark pupils. Hearing Uchiha Gin's question, he simply nodded gently and said in a soft, flowing voice...

Tsk! Old woman, shut up, the tea fumes are almost choking me.

Just moments ago, Senju Itama seemed to be on the same side as Uchiha Hikaru, but seeing her manipulative behavior, he couldn't help but feel nauseous.

"Okay~"

Uchiha Gin turned and went into the kitchen, a hint of relief on his face.

Phew~ I almost gave myself away. If Hikaru knew about his relationship with Mito Uzumaki, he would definitely be hung in the Tsukuyomi space and tortured by those strange instruments.

"snort!"

Upon seeing Uchiha Gin enter, Senju Itama no longer gave Uchiha Hikaru a friendly look. She sat down on the sofa first, raised her head, and her dark, beautiful eyes held a defiant expression.

"Pah! What are you humming about? You didn't win."

In response to Senju Itama's provocation, Uchiha Hikaru's expression turned cold. She rolled her eyes, curled her lip, and then spat out a mouthful of saliva. Her previous gentle and virtuous demeanor vanished completely.

"what?"

Senju Itama, who never suffers a loss, was about to retort when he noticed a long red hair lying beside him. His heart tightened, but he quietly put it away without expression, remaining silent and deep in thought.

"Hehehe, here comes the chicken soup for the soul~"

Just as the two were locked in an awkward standoff, Uchiha Gin's cheerful voice broke the silence. Carrying a clay pot, Uchiha Gin emerged from the kitchen with a grin.

"You guys go in while it's hot, I'm going in first, there's still fish frying in the pan~"

Uchiha Gin vaguely sensed something was wrong, but couldn't quite put his finger on it. After giving a single instruction, he continued his intense battle in the kitchen.

"Bang!"

As the last dish was placed on the table, Uchiha Gin clapped his hands, took off his slightly tight apron, and gestured for the two who were staring at each other to sit down.

"Stop playing around, let's eat!"

Upon hearing Uchiha Gin's words, Uchiha Hikaru and Senju Itama reluctantly looked away.

Seeing the table full of delicious food, the two people present couldn't help but feel their appetites whetted and began to devour the food in a whirlwind.

"Slow down~"

Uchiha Gin tapped Senju Itama's head with his chopsticks, reminding him not to choke.

"Hiccup~"

Senju Itama, with her chubby little mouth, still couldn't resist teasing people.

"You little rascal, you've been the same all these years."

Looking at Senju Itama, who was nearing adulthood, a hint of nostalgia flashed in Uchiha Gin's eyes.

Before he knew it, this little devil had been with him for so many years. Although he had a bad temper and a foul mouth, he was not a bad person at heart, and his moral character was far superior to that of his white-haired second brother.

"By the way, Xiao Guang, has your training made any progress?"

Thinking about why the two had gone out today, Uchiha Gin turned to Uchiha Hikaru, who was sipping chicken soup, and asked,

"Ah? Under Madam Yongmei's guidance, I've already grasped some of the tricks."

When asked the question, Uchiha Hikari was startled at first, and accidentally burned her cherry-red lips with the chicken soup. Even so, the girl still raised her head, pouting her slightly red and swollen lips, and explained to Uchiha Gin,

"You guys have to do your best!"

Upon hearing this, Uchiha Gin didn't ask any further questions, but simply nodded encouragingly.

"I never expected that the first person to learn the Yin Seal would be Lady Yongmei."

Uchiha Hikaru and Senju Itama would regularly visit Uchiha Nagatoshi's house to listen to Uchiha Eimi teach them the techniques of the Yin Seal.

Lamenting the impermanence of life, Gin Uchiha's mind conjured up the alluring image of a beautiful woman with purple hair. Her cascading purple hair unexpectedly complemented the purple mark of the Yin Seal.

Six years ago, Uchiha Gin entrusted the Yin Seal to Uchiha Gin for study and comprehension. Unexpectedly, Uchiha Hikaru and Senju Itama showed great interest after hearing about its effects.

So, adhering to the principle that whether you teach one or a group, it's all the same, Uchiha Gin waved his hand and let others try to learn the Yin Seal. After a short period of training, his younger cousins, who had come to join in the fun, were the first to give up and said that this technique was definitely not something a man could learn.

Upon hearing this, Uchiha Gin immediately became agitated. He pointed at his two cousins ​​and launched into a tirade, grabbing his belt and preparing to show them what a real man was, leaving the two to leave dejectedly.

The others didn't give up and continued to train diligently, but they couldn't even get a basic grasp of the subject. Uchiha Gin was helpless in this situation. Although he had said that they could ask him if they didn't understand anything, there was a difference between men and women, and his understanding might not be effective for men.

However, in his opinion, it was only a matter of time before the exceptionally talented Uchiha Rinpoche and Uchiha Hikari successfully mastered the Yin Seal. As for Senju Itama, who was just joining in the fun, Uchiha Gin simply smiled and remained silent. Let the kid do whatever he wants, as long as he doesn't die.

"Actually, I've never been able to see through Madam Yongmei."

He pursed his injured lips, tears welling in his eyes, and said, "That purple-haired woman looks incredibly frail, but her talent for cultivation is in no way inferior to anyone else's. Her strength has always been unassuming and unfathomable."

"Hey~ You're overthinking it. Lady Yongmei is just a pitiful widow. As for her success in cultivating the Yin Seal, it's probably just a matter of luck."

Uchiha Gin smiled and waved his hand. He had known Uchiha Eimi for more than ten years and they got along very well. Over the years, he had never found anything suspicious about that woman.

"I hope so."

Still feeling uneasy, Uchiha Hikaru, upon hearing Uchiha Gin's words, had no choice but to put aside his worries and continue drinking the chicken soup.

Uchiha manages the household.

"Little administrator, did you understand?"

A voluptuous woman knelt on the tatami mat, her back revealing a beautifully pear-shaped figure. Her once charming face was now framed by gold-rimmed glasses, and her eyes, though seemingly filled with gentle tears, were now brimming with disappointment. She reached out her slender fingers to adjust her glasses and asked her daughter with a hint of helplessness, "..."

"My dear mother, I recognize every single word you say, but when they're put together, they sound completely foreign to me."

Uchiha Yomi, who was kneeling opposite her, said with some distress,

"Oh dear~ How could Mommy have given birth to such a silly little thing like you!"

The voluptuous Uchiha Eimi instantly lay flat, rolling around on the tatami mat with a pout, her fair and smooth breasts almost spilling out, making it hard to look away.

"Mother, please have some self-respect!"

Six years have passed. Uchiha Osamu's once round face has lost its baby fat, and her appearance is gradually becoming similar to that of Uchiha Eimi. At the same time, her figure is also becoming similar. The girl is only just coming of age, but her figure is already quite well-developed, making people sigh that she is a wife in the future.

"Phew~ I've given you extra help, you can't lose to those two!"

After a brief tantrum, Uchiha Eimi sat up, pointed at Uchiha Riku's little head, and said with an annoyed expression,

"Of course, this time, I will definitely not lose again."

Upon hearing her mother's words, the girl frowned slightly, a competitive glint flashing in her eyes. She raised her head, her gaze fixed intently on the purple diamond-shaped mark on her mother's forehead, and declared confidently...

"In that case, Mommy-chan will have no choice but to teach you the ultimate secret technique."

Looking at the determined look in her daughter's eyes, Uchiha Eimi nodded in satisfaction, crossed her arms to ease the strain on her heart and lungs, and parted her lips slightly.

"Huh? So what were you teaching me before?"

The girl was dumbfounded. What the hell? He even lied to his own daughter?

"Oh, those are just my experiences, only they were after I was drunk~"

Uchiha Eimi tilted her head, stuck out her tongue, and lightly tapped her head. She winked at Uchiha Rinpoche, trying to fool him.

"It seems Mother misses my hands very much!"

With an expressionless face, Uchiha Rin slowly stood up, and a large, cherry-pink hand gradually appeared behind him, gesturing towards Uchiha Eimi's head, looking eager to try.

"Stop, stop, stop! This size would kill Mom!"

Uchiha Eimi's teeth chattered as she looked at the demonic figure behind her daughter, trying to thaw her daughter's cold heart with familial love.

"Then stop talking nonsense and hand over the secret technique."

Uchiha, who had been holding his large, pink hand suspended in mid-air, urged them on.

"The Yin Seal is actually quite simple. Besides understanding how to cultivate this technique, the most important thing is your mindset."

Uchiha Eimi quickly poured out her thoughts, pointing out the most crucial points in the Yin Seal training.

"Mindset?"

The girl didn't quite understand this idealistic viewpoint; she believed in science.

"That's right. You need to have a strong desire in your heart, and your cultivation will be twice as effective with half the effort."

"So, what was the driving force behind your successful cultivation?"

The girl lowered her head and pondered for a moment, recalling the scene of the mother and daughter relying on each other for survival. She looked up, the bloodshot in her eyes fading, but her tone was tinged with emotion.

My dear mother, you must have forced yourself to learn this life-extending technique in order to prolong the time you can spend with me.

"Me? It's because I've got another crow's foot at the corner of my eye. I can't let these things ruin my beautiful appearance, otherwise Gin will be sad when he sees it~"

"Crack!"

A large, cherry-pink hand suddenly appeared and pressed down mercilessly.

"As expected, you are one of the enemies too."

Wishing everyone a happy holiday in advance!

Thank you all for your continued support. It's your support that gives me the motivation to keep writing!

The founding of Konoha is just around the corner!

Because I remembered there's still a plot hole I haven't filled, I'll have to postpone a few more chapters.

(End of this chapter)