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

Chapter 219 Konoha in its early stages, facing a financial crisis

The Flying Thunder God Technique, a space-time ninjutsu brimming with coolness, probably never imagined that one day it would be engraved on a toilet seat.

"I know you're in a hurry, but hold on, there's only one toilet, let the smallest one go first~"

Having just used the Flying Thunder God Technique to rush back from the beach, Uchiha Gin instantly appeared on the toilet seat. Sensing three familiar presences outside, he immediately frowned, flushed, loosened his pants, pushed open the door, and feigned surprise as he looked at the three people before him, speaking up to mediate.

"Oh? Do you have kidney deficiency?"

Senju Itama, who had been engaged in a heated exchange with Uchiha Hikaru, was surprised to hear Uchiha Gin's voice behind him. He first gasped in surprise, then turned around guiltily. His expression turned to disgust when he noticed the black water stain on the corner of Gin's trousers, and he immediately covered his nose and took a few steps back.

Following the other person's gaze, Uchiha Gin looked down and saw the water stains on his trousers. He instantly deduced that it must have been from Uzumaki Hanamichi when he jumped out of the sea, accidentally getting water on him.

I never expected that this sharp-eyed brat would spot me and even misunderstand, thinking that the dripping water pipes were caused by kidney deficiency. This is truly intolerable!

"Tsk! You rebellious brat, just wait and see... Sigh~"

An enraged Uchiha Gin instinctively reached out, ready to give the guy a righteous thrashing, but his hand froze in mid-air upon seeing the other's beautiful and familiar face. He then sighed softly, withdrew his hand, and looked at the puzzled Senju Itama, saying...

"You little rascal, out for a stroll at this hour, are you thinking of going home?"

Passing by Senju Itama's tall and voluptuous figure, Uchiha Gin saw a white-haired woman not far away, looking thoughtfully at them. She spoke slowly to the silent woman.

"Your brother keeps looking this way, but isn't he going over?"

"Should I leave?"

Upon hearing this, Senju Itama felt a pang of pain in her heart. Her head, which had been held high just moments before, drooped to her chest, and her voice was barely audible, so pitiful that it was heartbreaking.

"I respect your choice, but for some personal reasons, I still hope you won't leave."

Seeing Senju Itama's sudden dejection, Uchiha Gin scratched his head helplessly, walked over, and ruffled her hair in a comforting gesture. Looking at the slightly graying roots on one side of her hair, he said...

"Don't dye your hair anymore, it's too damaging to the roots."

Having said that, she patted Senju Itama's slightly trembling shoulder and said with a smile,

"Short hair suits you very well, please keep it up."

"Big brother, look at that woman next to Uchiha Gin, doesn't she look familiar?"

Having just exchanged a few words with Hashirama Senju, Tobirama Senju turned his attention back to the woman from the Uchiha clan. Looking at her beautiful face, he frowned and asked his elder brother beside him...

"Huh? Why are you staring at that young girl? Um... that woman."

"Right? Doesn't it look familiar?"

Thinking his elder brother had noticed something amiss, Tobirama Senju quickly pressed for an answer.

"Hehe, Brother Yin is really lucky with women, he has so many girls around him~"

Hashirama Senju, who showed no sign of anything amiss, chuckled upon seeing the three girls surrounding Gin Uchiha, and teased him. He then left his brother, who looked utterly bewildered, and walked towards Madara Uchiha, who had been waiting patiently.

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Oh well, he's just an Uchiha. Maybe he just happens to look a bit like him.

Having received no response, Tobirama Senju glanced at the woman's high-necked robe, shook his head inwardly, and then paid no more attention. He got up and followed his elder brother, preparing to sign the alliance agreement.

"A-Gin, hurry up, the ceremony is about to begin!"

Seeing that the atmosphere between Uchiha Gin and Senju Itama had become a little strange, Hikari Uchiha, who was standing to the side, felt something was wrong and immediately spoke up to break the silence.

"Yes, Mr. Yin, the clan chief was just looking for you, saying he wanted you to stand in the front row to witness the covenant."

Uchiha Rinpoche, her beautiful eyes sparkling with admiration, also spoke up, genuinely happy for her best friend who had regained some of her vitality.

My small cubicle is an indispensable part of my fighting force!

Best friends, for life!

"Damn, I can't miss this!"

"Motor, aren't you going to start?"

Hashirama Senju, whose smile hadn't faded all day, looked at Madara Uchiha, whose face was as cold as an iceberg, clenched his fists, and asked impatiently,

"Wait a minute, my older cousin hasn't arrived yet."

At such a crucial moment, it wouldn't be possible without an elder to witness it. As the saying goes, the eldest brother is like a father. After his father's death, Uchiha Gin's status in the clan instantly rose several notches.

"That's right, then let's wait a bit, no rush~"

Since they were waiting for Uchiha Gin, Senju Hashirama immediately said it was no problem. He also felt that the ceremony would not be possible without Gin's witness.

"Phew~ I didn't miss it, did I?"

As if on cue, a breathless Uchiha Gin arrived at the scene less than a minute after the words were spoken. Seeing both sides staring at him with some confusion, he cautiously spoke up...

No, you came at just the right time.

A strange emotion flashed in Madara Uchiha's eyes. He nodded to Hashirama Senju in front of him, indicating that they could begin.

"I, Hashirama Senju, representing the Senju clan, swear in the name of our ancestors that from this day forward, we will unite with the Uchiha clan."

With a smile on his face, Hashirama Senju pulled a scroll from his sleeve, unrolled it, and his expression turned extremely serious. Looking at the contents of the scroll, he read aloud...

"I, Madara Uchiha, on behalf of the Uchiha clan, swear in the name of my ancestors that from this day forward, I will be united with the Senju clan."

After Hashirama Senju finished reading his manuscript in a long and eloquent manner, Gin Uchiha, with a cold expression, also pulled out a scroll from his pocket, unrolled it, and read aloud in a cold voice,

As the two finished reciting the formulaic alliance agreement, Hashirama Senju, full of excitement, stretched out his hand first, a bright smile on his face, looking at his best friend with eyes full of eagerness to realize his dream.

"Congratulations, hot mom from Hasi, your dream is about to come true."

Madara Uchiha looked at the outstretched hand and grasped it without hesitation. A warm smile bloomed on his cold face as he softly spoke to the man before him.

"No, it's a motor, it's our dream."

At this moment, the two greatest forces in the Land of Fire put aside their millennia-old hatred and united as the sun rose, heralding a new era.

"Madara, our dream is within reach! Which piece do you Uchiha clan want?"

On a towering mountaintop stood two figures, overlooking the village under construction in the downwind basin. Hashirama Senju's long black hair fluttered in the wind, captivating Madara Uchiha, who was secretly watching from the side. Just as he was lost in thought, Hashirama's question brought him back to reality.

"Um, I don't care about these things, let my older cousin decide."

Fearing his secret thoughts would be discovered, Madara Uchiha guiltily raised his head. Suddenly, he saw leaves falling from the sky, casually picked one up, and noticed a small hole in the middle. Examining the leaf in his hand, he muttered something under his breath.

"What do you think would be a good name for our village?"

Hashirama Senju, still caught up in his excitement, failed to notice Madara Uchiha's unusual behavior. Looking at his ideal village, and realizing it didn't yet have a name, he spoke up to his close friend...

"I thought my dream was just a dream."

Upon hearing this, Madara Uchiha regained his senses, raised the leaf in his hand, and looked through the small hole at the village that was already taking shape below. After a moment of contemplation, recalling the fear he had felt when he was controlled by Wood Release, he made a suggestion.

"How's Konoha Village?"

"Haha, then let's call the village leader Hokage, what do you say?"

Upon hearing the name Konoha, Hashirama Senju was immediately delighted. This title resonated with him, and he nodded with a smile, casually mentioning the name of the leader he had prepared in advance.

"Hehe, I'm glad you like it."

Madara Uchiha, secretly pleased, could hardly contain his smile. The Uchiha clan was famous for its fire-style techniques, and the title of Hokage was chosen to commemorate the Uchiha clan.

"Everything will be alright~"

"Brother, we're running low on money."

Hashirama Senju sat in his office, reviewing applications from numerous renowned ninja clans, including famous ones like the Hyuga and Sarutobi. Just as he was about to accept them all, Tobirama Senju, looking worried, pushed open the door and told his elder brother about the village's current predicament.

"Has the Senju clan run out of money?"

"It's all gone, even your son's New Year's money has been used up."

"Ah! Momoka will fight me to the death!"

Hearing that his son's years of savings from New Year's money had been poured into the bottomless pit of the village, Hashirama Senju felt utterly devastated. He truly hadn't expected a village to spend money like that.

"Tobirama A-Meng, please help me~"

Thinking of his younger brother's many clever ideas, Hashirama Senju grabbed his brother with tears streaming down his face, begging him for some advice.

"Hmm, the Uchiha clan seems quite wealthy. The construction team they hired from outside built their clan's estate, which is even more luxurious than the Senju clan's."

With a quick glance, Tobirama Senju revealed the Uchiha clan's vast wealth.

"Huh? Madara's that rich? Go invite him!"

Unexpectedly, his close friend was still very wealthy. With the mentality of "what's yours is mine", Hashirama Senju instructed his subordinates to invite Madara Uchiha to come and discuss important matters.

"Knock knock knock~"

"Please come in!"

A moment later, there was a knock on the door, but the person who entered was not the one Senju Hashirama had expected. Looking at the familiar curly hair, Senju Tobirama spoke first, asking...

"Uchiha Gin, where is your clan leader?"

"Ha~ My eldest cousin is currently in seclusion at the family shrine, so I will temporarily take charge of all family affairs."

Yawning, Uchiha Gin rolled his dead fish eyes helplessly at the Senju brothers before him, shrugged, and put on an expression of utter innocence.

"Ugh, this is such a hassle. It's all Izuna's fault; he's so silly and clueless, it makes me worry."

(End of this chapter)