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

Chapter 224 Grateful to the Uchiha Saint Hand for Saving My Son's Life

Because Konoha was still in its early stages at this time, and the village was not large, even the slightest disturbance would attract onlookers. The incident involving Uchiha Gin instantly made the already narrow streets completely congested.

The unsuspecting onlookers outside craned their necks, curious to see what was happening inside. Meanwhile, those inside were watching intently, making excited noises, which made the onlookers restless and wish they had learned the Earth Escape Technique, so they could squeeze into the front row to watch the show.

"What happened?"

People on the periphery, unable to see the live broadcast, curiously tapped the shoulder of the person in front of them and asked questions.

"I don't know~ I just arrived too!"

When asked who he was, he helplessly scratched his head. He had only gone out to buy soy sauce when he was squeezed into the middle of the crowd, flanked by men. His barbecue restaurant had just been repaired, and there was still a lot of work to be done there.

"I heard it was a shameless Uchiha who bullied a child in the street. He was caught red-handed by the police and even alerted Lord Tobirama."

A man with a distinctively Thousand Hands style of appearance turned around and told the unsuspecting onlookers the truth of the matter.

"Bah! That despicable Senju! It was clearly that person who tried to frame our Uchiha clan member. After being exposed, he became enraged, and the two sides started fighting, which is why the police came. As for Tobirama Senju coming, he just wanted to take this opportunity to suppress our Uchiha clan!"

A row further ahead, a black-haired man in a high-necked trench coat, upon hearing someone spreading rumors, immediately turned and unleashed a torrent of abuse at the Thousand Hands clansman.

"Stop arguing! Tobirama-sama seems to be arguing with that Uchiha! Holy crap, Tobirama-sama drew his sword! Holy crap, how did that Uchiha manage to dodge it?"

"To be able to fight Tobirama Senju to a standstill, he must be a master of our Uchiha clan. Tell me, who is that Uchiha? Is it the clan head, or Lord Izuna?"

Upon hearing that the Senju and Uchiha were fighting, the crowd behind them instantly became excited. They stood on tiptoe, craning their necks, trying to get a clear view of the exciting battle unfolding. Those Uchiha who couldn't see anything clearly couldn't help but tug at the people in front of them, shouting questions.

"Why would I, a Senju, need to know about the Uchiha clan? Besides, that guy isn't your clan leader."

As a frontline intelligence agent, this innocent Thousand Hands was torn and disoriented, but he still insisted on reporting the situation at the front line, one by one.

"Who could it be? Could it be one of the elders?"

"You guys should be easy to spot; that guy has curly hair."

"Curly hair? Let it go, it's Uchiha Gin~"

The Uchiha clan members, who were initially quite excited, rolled their eyes in unison after hearing that the person in the middle was Uchiha Gin. Every young man who grew up in Uchiha territory had a significant childhood trauma associated with a certain curly-haired man.

"Oh, it's Gintoki. I'm relieved~"

The honest-looking man carrying soy sauce glanced back at the human wall, smiled, and then left.

During the more than ten years that Gin Uchiha was active, countless Uchiha boys and girls suffered humiliation at his hands. Even now, when they recall that unbearable past, these young Uchiha men in the prime of their lives will subconsciously clench their buttocks and feel the burning pain of the phantom limbs.

"If it's Uchiha Gin, then it's definitely real. I didn't expect that after all these years, that pervert still likes to bully children."

The young Uchiha, still shaken, had fear written all over his dark eyes about someone. He didn't care about arguing with the Senju clan and fled from the crowd like the wind, leaving behind his childhood nightmare.

Immediately, news spread that the person involved was Uchiha Gin. Many Uchiha youths turned and fled with pale faces. Judging from their hurried manner of running away while clutching their buttocks, they must have been in a great hurry.

"Did all these Uchiha get food poisoning?"

Those Senju clan members who didn't understand the significance of their childhood nightmares all wore puzzled expressions, assuming that these Uchiha had suffered a mass poisoning incident because they ate unclean fried chicken with snail rice noodles during a clan meeting.

At the end of the street, two tall figures walked slowly. Senju Itama, burdened with worries and with nowhere to confide in, found her best friend of life. The two agreed to go shopping together and have a heart-to-heart talk.

"Hey, why are there so many people gathered over there? Itama, let's go check it out!"

With a serene smile in her eyes, Uchiha Rinpoche, holding the absent-minded Senju Itama's hand, walked along the newly established commercial street. Suddenly, she saw a bustling crowd in the distance, a hint of curiosity flashing in her beautiful eyes. She then turned to Senju Itama beside her and asked,

"Okay, then."

Summoned abruptly, Senju Itama paused for a moment, then casually replied...

"Excuse me, sir, what's going on up ahead? Why are you all in such a hurry? Is something urgent?"

Uchiha Zhili stopped a Uchiha clansman with a grim expression, his delicate brows furrowed, and asked softly,

"Well, I advise you not to get involved, just leave."

These clansmen clearly didn't recognize Uchiha Rinpoche. They only noticed the conspicuous fan on her body, offered a kind word of advice, and then ran away, clutching their buttocks.

"This is intriguing. Itama, let's go!"

The less she said, the more curious people became. As the gossip princess, Uchiha Rinpoche's eyes were burning with gossip. Anxious, she grabbed the absent-minded Senju Itama and became a go-between in the fleeing Uchiha crowd.

"Hey bro, any juicy gossip you have to share?"

Uchiha Zhizhi covered the distance in two steps, arriving at the edge of the crowd, which had shrunk considerably. He nudged a chubby, unfamiliar ninja in front of him and asked with a smile,

"This melon is mine, I'm not letting you have it!"

Before the man who had been stabbed could turn around, a bewildered voice came from above him. Uchiha Rinpoche looked up curiously.

Only then did they notice a chubby little boy riding on the man's neck. His cheeks were rosy from eating, with a few black melon seeds stuck to them. He had already eaten most of the watermelon in his hand and was now watching the two women warily, as if they were trying to steal his snacks.

"Qu Feng, your father taught you that you must be generous and not so petty."

The chubby man turned around, his equally round face bearing a kind smile. He first reprimanded his son, then spoke to Uchiha Rinpoche.

"I'm sorry, my son was ignorant. Consider this melon as an apology for his abruptness."

As he spoke, the man took out a large watermelon from the bag in his hand and handed it over, his eyes filled with sincere apology.

Wow, what a huge watermelon!

"No need, children speak without thinking. Please tell us, brother, what happened up ahead?"

Looking at the huge watermelon in front of him, Uchiha Kazuya, who was very strict about his figure, grabbed Senju Itama, who was drooling, and refused with a smile. Then he asked what had happened.

"Initially, it was Kenichi and his son from the Shimura family who got into a conflict with an Uchiha clan member and ended up being taught a lesson. Although the Konoha police came, it seems that neither side was satisfied with the mediation result. Then Sarutobi Sasuke stepped in to mediate, but unexpectedly, his son was also killed. Just as the two were confronting each other, Tobirama Senju descended from the sky."

The chubby man, recalling the events, began to recount them in detail.

"Whose subordinate is this Uchiha? He's so incredibly brave!"

After hearing the summary of the incident, Uchiha Rinpoche's eyes gleamed with curiosity. Being someone who cared more about current events, she had naturally heard of the names of Shimura Kenichi and Sarutobi Sasuke.

It is also known that these clans came here to conduct an on-site inspection of Konoha in preparation for joining. Unexpectedly, they were brutally beaten in the street by an unknown Uchiha. If Tobirama Senju does not handle this properly, then these clans that are preparing to join, as well as those that are still observing, will question the fairness and peace that Konoha promotes.

"Um, I'm also new to this place, so I don't know that Uchiha."

The chubby man scratched his head awkwardly and replied sheepishly.

"It's okay, I'll ask others."

Uchiha Rinpoche expressed his understanding of this kind-hearted outsider, then smiled and waved his hand, preparing to take Itama and find another target.

"Hiccup~ I know! Those guys who ran away just now said that guy's name is Uchiha Gin!"

Just as the two women were about to leave, Akimichi Torifu, who was sitting on his father's shoulders, let out a burp, wiped his mouth, and then revealed some inside information.

"What? Mr. Silver?"

"A curly-haired baboon?"

Upon hearing this, the two women paused, then turned to look at Akimichi Torifu, who wore a satisfied expression, and asked,

"You heard me right?"

"Definitely not, my ears are very sharp, those people even said something about 'curly hair' and stuff~"

Patting his round, bulging belly, Akimichi Torifu said with a smile.

"No, with Tobirama Senju around, Mr. Gin is likely to suffer!"

Uchiha, deeply concerned for her master, had a flash of crimson in her eyes, and a dense, chilling power emanated from her, startling the chubby man. Looking at the seemingly harmless purple-haired girl before him, he subconsciously swallowed hard and continued speaking.

"I heard that Tobirama Senju and that Uchiha exchanged a few words and then started fighting. I wonder what happened next. What about you?"

"Thank you, Itama, don't move from here, I'll be right back!"

With his scarlet eyes wide open and his face cold, Uchiha Rinpoche nodded to the chubby man in gratitude. He then gave a few instructions to Senju Itama, who looked guilty, before leaping over the crowd and rushing towards the scene of the incident.

"Mr. Yin, you must hold on!"

"Can you swear to God that everything you just said is true?"

Tobirama Senju, who habitually crossed his arms, stared sharply at the boastful and detestable curly-haired man in front of him. An almost tangible killing intent brewed within him. He asked in an extremely cold tone, his ten fingers clenched, ready to unleash a fatal blow at any moment.

This was his last chance for Uchiha Gin, and he hoped that Gin would seize it.

"Huh? What's with that look? Do you think I'm lying?"

Suddenly being questioned, Uchiha Gin was completely bewildered. Just a short while ago, the two had been having a very amicable discussion about Uchiha Kagami's education. How could Tobirama Senju have suddenly changed his tune like a Sichuan opera master? Puzzled, he retorted, "..."

"Don't try to fool me, answer me now!"

The thought that his obedient and adorable younger sister had been humiliated and toyed with by this beastly Uchiha for so many years filled Tobirama Senju with immense regret and anger. Fearing he would lose control, he gritted his teeth and issued his final ultimatum.

"Hi, I'm Uchiha Gin, nicknamed 'Honest Young Man,' and I never utter a single lie. If there's any falsehood..."

Thinking that Tobirama Senju was seeking justice for the Shimura and Sarutobi clans, Gin Uchiha immediately said that he just liked playing with children. He added that this white-haired guy didn't even bother to find out how good his reputation was among the Uchiha children, and how everyone wanted to play with him.

"Flying Thunder God Slash! Die!"

Unexpectedly, before Uchiha Gin could finish speaking, Senju Tobirama instantly transformed into a silver lightning bolt and vanished from the spot, causing Uchiha Gin to involuntarily tense up.

Is it really necessary? You're going to kill me for Danzo and that monkey? Don't you even see what kind of mess they'll make of Konoha in the future?

"Tsk!"

Uchiha Gin sensed the sudden presence behind him, clicked his tongue inwardly, controlled his waist, and twisted to the left, dodging Tobirama Senju's signature "Kidney Stealing Slash".

"Flying Thunder God Double Slash!"

Slightly surprised, Tobirama Senju had no time to ponder how Gin Uchiha had managed to dodge his attack so narrowly. He turned his blade and unleashed another Flying Thunder God Slash.

"We're all adults, can't we sit down and talk calmly?"

Seeing Tobirama Senju coming at him again, Gin Uchiha sighed inwardly, then twisted his waist to the right, narrowly dodging the attack once more.

"Ignore all the grand principles, the accelerator is already floored!"

Facing the long sword wielded by Tobirama Senju, Gin Uchiha remained calm and even hummed a tune. The cheerful melody caused the white-haired man, whose eyes were fixed on the two bright red kidneys, to feel his blood rush to his head, and he almost dropped his sword.

"Don't ask me why, oh why~~~~~"

Humming a little tune, Uchiha Gin swayed her slender waist seductively to the cheerful rhythm, narrowly dodging Senju Tobirama's "Kidney-Stealing Slash" time and again.

"You filthy Uchiha old man!"

Enraged, Tobirama Senju looked at the complacent Gin Uchiha, stopped wielding his long sword, clasped his hands together, and prepared to unleash his signature Water Release technique, determined to cut this filthy Uchiha in two and see if the inside was indeed yellow.

"Mr. Yin, watch out!"

As Tobirama Senju gathered dense water-attribute chakra in his mouth, preparing to unleash the Water Severing Wave, he was suddenly interrupted by a purple figure. An anxious-looking Uchiha Shigeki descended from the sky, holding an inconspicuous gray short sword, blocking Uchiha Gin's path, and warily watching the white-haired man poised to strike.

"Hmph~ Consider yourself lucky to have escaped with your life."

The appearance of Uchiha Shirou brought some clarity to Tobirama Senju's overloaded mind. He stopped what he was doing, and as he recalled his impulsive actions, he couldn't help but frown, pondering why he had become so irritable.

"Tobirama Senju, if you want to attack Gin-sensei, you'll have to get past me first!"

A faint rumble of thunder echoed from the gray short sword in his hand. Looking at the displeased Tobirama Senju before him, Uchiha Rinpoche spoke coldly.

"Minor issues, small matters, I can handle them."

True friendship is revealed in times of trouble. Uchiha Gin, protected by Uchiha Ji, couldn't help but feel a surge of emotion. He patted the girl's shoulder and comforted her, but a strange glint appeared in his eyes as he looked at Senju Tobirama. He seemed to smell a familiar scent.

"Hey! Who is it? Don't you have any manners?"

Suddenly, a gap was torn open in the crowd of spectators, and a tall figure casually shoved aside one after another the burly, strong Thousand Hands men. The angry Thousand Hands people complained that the newcomer was arrogant and unreasonable, but they were no match for him and could only reluctantly dodge away.

"Why are the curly-haired baboon fighting with Second Brother? Didn't they say they shook hands and made peace?"

A head with distinct black and white features emerged from the crowd. Senju Itama, looking puzzled, gazed at the three people facing off in the center and said with concern, her eyes filled with struggle. She was truly at a loss for what to do in this situation.

"Uchiha Gin, I thought you were a rare anomaly among the Uchiha, but I didn't expect you to be just like them."

Once he calmed down, Tobirama Senju stared intently at Gin Uchiha with his crimson eyes, his heart filled with grief and regret for not eliminating this wicked man sooner, allowing his sister to suffer such humiliation.

"You white-haired idiot, you were just teasing these two brats, why are you so angry? I've already healed them, I guarantee they'll not only be back to normal, but they'll even be better than before."

Unexpectedly, Tobirama Senju was so angry. Realizing he might have gone a bit too far, Gin Uchiha scratched his curly hair and explained somewhat guiltily, then pointed at the two brats who had already pulled up their pants, his voice firm and resolute.

"Danzo, Hiruzen, are you really alright?"

Everyone present had been drawn to Tobirama Senju's appearance and hadn't paid attention to the two victims. Only after hearing Gin Uchiha's explanation, and feeling utterly bewildered, did Sasuke Sarutobi turn to inquire about the children's condition.

"Hmph~ It still hurts~"

Little Danzo, pulling up his pants, denied everyone, covering his slightly upturned bottom, and retorted.

"Uh, it seems like everything's really alright now, and..."

Compared to Danzo, who was badmouthing his father, Hiruzen Sarutobi, clutching his groin, looked at his father with a strange expression.

"Holy crap, how can it be so big?"

Under his father's questioning gaze, Hiruzen Sarutobi pulled down his pants, letting him glimpse his private parts, which elicited a gasp of envy in response.

This Uchiha might be a good person.

After examining his son's private parts, Sarutobi Sasuke wore a strange expression. The hatred he had shown earlier was gone from his eyes as he looked at Uchiha Gin; instead, there was gratitude and a barely perceptible hint of pleading.

"Lord Tobirama, I think there must be some misunderstanding. This Uchiha clan gentleman may just be playing around with my son."

Sarutobi Sasuke, overjoyed with his unexpected reward, stood in front of Uchiha Gin and, facing the cold-faced Senju Tobirama, said with a serious expression,

"Sasuke? What do you mean? I just got beaten up for nothing?"

Uchiha Gin only treated two kids, while Shimura Kenichi, who was the one who caused the trouble, didn't receive the same treatment. Dragging his wounded body, he asked his friend with disbelief,

"Shut up! You were definitely in the wrong first, which is why this gentleman gave you a slight punishment. I didn't expect you to not only not reflect on your actions, but also spout nonsense. You've really damaged the reputation of our Ninja Clan Alliance!"

Knowing his friend's character well, Sarutobi Sasuke immediately put an act of righteous indignation on him, giving the bewildered Shimura Kenichi a thorough dressing-down, almost to the point of forcing him to kowtow to Uchiha Gin.

"This is no longer just a matter for your Ninja Clan Alliance. This guy and I have other issues to resolve."

Tobirama Senju glanced at Sarutobi Sasuke, whose attitude had completely changed 180 degrees, shook his head, and explained,

"Clan Chief Sarutobi, now that your misunderstanding has been cleared up, please go back and rest. We can discuss the specific details of joining tomorrow."

"There's no need to talk anymore. I never expected that with the help of this Uchiha-sensei, a medical genius, my son would recover. On behalf of the Sarutobi clan, I agree to join Konoha. I also hope that Lord Tobirama can have a good talk with this gentleman. There may be some misunderstandings between you."

Sensing that there were still other conflicts between Tobirama Senju and Gin Uchiha, Sasuke Sarutobi, feeling grateful, immediately patted his chest and agreed to join Konoha, saying that the two might have a misunderstanding and there was no need to make a big fuss.

"Did you cast an illusion on Chief Sarutobi?"

Unexpectedly, Sarutobi Sasuke repeatedly showed favoritism towards Uchiha Gin, which inevitably made Senju Tobirama suspect that the other party might be under the influence of Curly Hair's genjutsu. After all, as a member of the Uchiha clan, besides breathing fire, they are good at this kind of trick.

"You're overthinking it. I don't have that kind of brain."

Seeing that Tobirama Senju was about to frame him, Gin Uchiha, who never took the blame, immediately shrugged and said that he was simple-minded and could not have come up with such a vicious plan. It must have been done by ***!

"Hmph~ You can't even hold a plastic bag. Let's put everything else aside for now. Just explain to me, is it true that you adopted a five-year-old child and are playing with her in different ways every day?"

Seeing that Uchiha Gin had escaped unscathed from the initial conflict, Senju Tobirama, filled with resentment, snorted coldly. His crimson eyes blazed with anger as he looked at the feigningly innocent curly-haired girl, his teeth practically grinding to powder. He forced out a soul-searching question through gritted teeth, vowing to clear his sister's name!

"Ah! Ah! Ah!"

However, before Tobirama Senju could finish his question, a high-pitched scream resounded throughout the hall, striking the ears of the onlookers who were listening intently for the explosive inside story.

Immediately afterwards, a tall figure appeared in the sky, her whole body enveloped in pale blue light, and descended from the sky. She raised a small, fair, and delicate fist and slammed it hard on the head of Senju Tobirama, whose face was contorted with rage, silencing him from saying anything more.

"Curly-haired baboon, I'm not late, am I?"

(End of this chapter)