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

Chapter 218 Yes, I will tattle.

"BOOM!!!"

Just as Uchiha Gin was talking with his uncle, the speeding small boat stopped on the sea not far from the giant ship. Immediately afterwards, a burly figure leaped onto the boat, landing steadily on the deck with a loud whooshing sound. The powerful impact of the landing left a deep dent in the steel deck.

"Phew~ Uzumaki Hanamichi! You did that on purpose, didn't you? This is a brand new Uchiha destroyer!"

Seeing his new toy being so badly ruined, Uchiha Gin was heartbroken. He instantly flashed to the side of the burly man who was peering around, and kicked him in the backside, sending him flying. Then he squatted on the ground, rubbing the dented deck, his teeth clenched in fury.

"Hmph! This is what you call a maritime behemoth? I think it's nothing special~"

A gurgle rolled to its feet, casually dusting itself off. With a slightly weathered look on its face, Uzumaki Hanamichi looked at the steel behemoth designed by Uchiha Gin with disdain, its mouth full of nonchalant mockery, but its eyes held a hint of envy.

"Alright, since you don't like it, I'll send a message to Mito then~"

Upon hearing this, Uchiha Gin raised an eyebrow, looked at the middle-aged Uzumaki Hanamichi, and slowly said...

"Ugh~ Please, I'm begging you, don't tell Mito on me!"

The moment Mito Uzumaki was mentioned, Hanamichi Uzumaki, who had just been so arrogant, seemed to transform completely. A conflicted expression appeared on his face, and his tone softened instantly when speaking to the bewildered Gin Uchiha.

"That's more like it. We're all family, and we should all work together to make money."

Seeing the swirling flower path that resembled a small mountain, Uchiha Gin patted him on the shoulder, magnanimously indicating that he would not pursue the matter further.

"Is that person Uzumaki Hanamichi of the Uzumaki clan?"

Uchiha Tajima and Uchiha Miao, standing to the side, gaped, looking as if they'd seen a ghost. They stared at the burly, red-haired man who was practically bowing and scraping before Uchiha Gin, speechless with astonishment. After a long while, Uchiha Tajima nudged the old man beside him and quietly asked,

"That's right, that rare physique, coupled with the surging life force flowing through his body, is definitely Uzumaki Hanamichi."

Having gathered information on all the ninja clans, Uchiha Miao rubbed his eyes and confidently replied.

"When did Gin get in touch with the Uzumaki clan? And judging from their attitude, it's definitely not just a simple employer-employee relationship."

At first, it was thought that Uchiha Gin had used his money to hire Uzumaki clan ninjas as guides, but seeing Uzumaki Hanamichi's familiar words and actions, Uchiha Tajima boldly guessed that his great-nephew had some shady dealings with the Uzumaki clan!

"Come, come, Uncle, let me introduce you. This simple-minded, muscle-bound guy is the second-in-command of the Uzumaki clan."

Just as the two old men were whispering to each other, Uchiha Gin, having finished his "friendly exchange," walked up to them with Uzumaki Hanamichi, pointed at the muscular man with a finger, and introduced him with a smile.

"I know, Uzumaki Hanamichi, the strongest member of the Uzumaki clan."

Before Uchiha Gin could introduce me, Uchiha Tajima, his expression grave, waved his hand to interrupt his nephew, staring intently at the imposing Uzumaki Hanamichi before him, and blurted out his answer.

"This old man is Uchiha Tajima, the former head of the Uchiha clan? Hmph! Judging by his aura, he's nothing special."

Uzumaki Hanamichi didn't give a friendly look to the Uchiha clan members other than Uchiha Gin. He could clearly sense Uchiha Tajima's weakened state, and his tone carried a hint of arrogance.

"Bang!!!"

However, he was met with a flying kick. Uchiha Gin took a running start, lifted both legs off the ground, and delivered a flying kick to the waist of the arrogant Uzumaki Hanamichi, instantly kicking the 200-pound monster into the sea.

"You're in jail now, you're supposed to be a leader, how come your manner of speaking is getting worse and worse?"

After performing a 360° spin in mid-air and landing smoothly, Uchiha Gin addressed the whirlpool flower stalking in the sea with earnest advice:

"Ahem. You rascal, what else can you do besides resorting to despicable tricks?"

Whirlpool Hanamichi, having choked on several mouthfuls of seawater, struggled to jump onto the boat. Ignoring his soaking wet body, he grabbed Uchiha Gin's clothes and loudly accused him.

"I'll sue Mito!"

"Mmm, you win."

Upon hearing his terrifying younger sister's name again, Uzumaki Hanamichi's face fell. He carefully placed Uchiha Gin back on the ground, his tone as pathetic and humble as could be.

"A-Gin, when did you get in touch with the Uzumaki clan?"

Watching the interaction between the two, Uchiha Tajima grew increasingly puzzled. He walked over, subtly nudged his eldest nephew, and asked, "..."

"Hehe, I don't have any other hobbies, I just like making a lot of friends."

"I remember you narrowly escaped death from this whirlpool flower arrangement, didn't you?"

Glancing at the silent Uzumaki Hanamichi, Uchiha Tajima suddenly remembered that many years ago, when Uchiha Gin went out on a mission, he had almost died at this man's hands.

"That's called 'no fight, no friendship,' right, Hanamichi, you bro?"

Unexpectedly, his uncle still remembered what happened back then. Recalling the scene of his first encounter with Mito Uzumaki, Gin Uchiha's lips curled into a slight smile as he said...

"Yes, yes, you're absolutely right."

Despite his resentment, Uzumaki Hanamichi could only nod in agreement helplessly.

I can't beat them in a fight, and my sister is fiercely protective of me. This is so tough!

"That's right, Hua Dao Lao Di is absolutely reliable, Uncle, you can just follow him."

Seeing that it was almost time, and worried that his two cousins ​​would be looking for him, Uchiha Gin gave a few instructions to Uchiha Tajima, who was still in a daze, and then, with a slight lift of his finger, he disappeared from the spot.

"This trick again, it's so convenient."

With the disappearance of Uchiha Gin, Uzumaki Hanamichi seemed to regain his vitality and return to his initial arrogance. His black eyes were filled with envy. He had long coveted the Flying Thunder God Technique, but unfortunately, without spatial talent, he was never able to master it.

"Uchiha Tajima... I'll call you Uncle Tajima. Have you all packed your things?"

After admiring it, Uzumaki Hanamichi turned to the somewhat wary Uchiha Tajima and spoke.

"Oh? You're too kind."

Unexpectedly, the other party changed from their previous arrogance and became respectful.

"No, no, no, we're all family, it's only right."

Thinking of his younger sister, a bitter whirlpool of emotions welled up in his heart. Hanamichi quickly waved his hand, indicating that he wasn't just being polite, but speaking from the heart.

"All right."

Uchiha Tajima couldn't understand what kind of genjutsu Uchiha Gin had used to make the powerful Uzumaki Hanamichi become so kind.

"Come on, come on. We've already taken care of things in the Land of Waves for you. The Daimyo Castle is almost finished being built. You can go there, hand it over, and then move in directly."

"real?"

Uchiha Tajima was greatly alarmed. He had thought that Uchiha Gin had sent him to the Land of Waves to expand the territory, but he hadn't expected him to be sent directly to enjoy life.

"There are still some pirates, because our ship can't catch them."

Having just finished boasting, Uzumaki Hanamichi suddenly remembered the roaming pirates, scratched his head somewhat awkwardly, stared intently at the Uchiha clan's destroyer, and replied truthfully,

"No problem, leave those guys to us!"

As the destroyer's builder, Uchiha Miao's eyes lit up the moment he heard the word "pirate." This was the perfect opportunity to test the destroyer's combat capabilities, so he immediately stepped forward and agreed to the task.

"Boom~ Boom~"

At Uchiha Tajima's command, several Uchiha clansmen in the ship's engine room channeled their chakra into the destroyer's reactor.

As the scorching chakra slowly rose, the giant steel ship trembled as if it had been infused with life. With a series of rumbling sounds, the ark carrying the hopes of the Uchiha clan set sail into the depths of the sea.

Meanwhile, at the scene of the alliance between the Uchiha and Senju, several beautiful figures were searching around for a certain curly-haired figure.

"Huh? I clearly saw Gin walk in here just now!"

A tall, beautiful Uchiha woman touched her smooth chin in confusion. Uchiha Hikaru had clearly seen Uchiha Gin, who looked rather suspicious, lead his two younger cousins ​​into the small, dark room next to the toilet. The two younger cousins ​​had already left, but where was his older brother?

"Mr. Yin, could it be that he went to the Senju clan's territory?"

Beside Uchiha Hikaru stood a sweet-looking woman with long purple hair. Her large, watery eyes were filled with contemplation. Her black pupils shifted slightly, and Uchiha Hikaru seemed to remember something, her tone carrying a hint of ambiguity.

"I heard that Hashirama Senju's wife is also here. Mr. Gin seems to know her from before. Could it be..."

"Impossible! Sister Taohua is definitely not that kind of person!"

Following cautiously behind Uchiha Rinpoche, the short-haired woman immediately jumped out and loudly retorted after hearing her best friend's unfounded speculation.

"Aren't you going back?"

Faced with Senju Itama's vehement denial, and after glancing suspiciously at the bustling Senju clan members, Uchiha Hikaru frowned and asked,

"Now that the two tribes have formed an alliance, Ah Yin shouldn't stop you if you go back."

If we send this tomboy back, then it will only be me and Ah Yin at home. Wouldn't that mean we've won?

"Hmph! I'm not going back unless that curly-haired gorilla gives me a ride."

Upon hearing Uchiha Hikaru's words, Senju Itama was initially stunned, then a strange sense of fear welled up within her. Looking at her older brother, who was laughing heartily not far away, she couldn't bring herself to take a step. After regaining her composure, she retorted arrogantly,

At this moment, a voice in her heart was telling Senju Itama that if she went back now, she might lose someone important forever.

"Hey, what are you all doing here? Even going to the toilet requires a first-come, first-served rule!"

(End of this chapter)