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

Chapter 253 The Misfortune of Tobirama Senju

It was early morning, before dawn.

The proud little rooster was getting ready to get up and work when, still half asleep, it was surprised to see a figure slowly walking towards it on the street.

It actually got up earlier than it; is it a cow or a horse?

"Bang Bang Bang~"

Uchiha Gin, who was in the middle of a fierce battle with a white-haired mature woman in his dream, was interrupted by a timely knock on the door. He grumbled as he put on his pants, which he had just taken off halfway, and then woke up from his dream.

"Crunch~"

"Whoever it is, if you don't give me a reasonable explanation, your whole family can expect to die a violent death!"

With slightly red eyes, Uchiha Gin, draped in his bathrobe and filled with resentment, staggered down the stairs, his words already a death sentence for the other party.

Don't you know how important sleep is for a man facing a midlife crisis?

"Even the Sage of Six Paths can't save you, I'm telling you!"

He flung open the door, gritted his teeth, and said hatefully to the person outside.

"At your age, can you still sleep well?"

The person knocking on the door was not afraid of Uchiha Gin's harsh words at all. Instead, he calmly looked at the unkempt, curly-haired man in front of him and said jokingly,

"You motherfucker..."

They didn't even bother to go to Konoha and find out who the boss of this village was.

Do you know Hashirama Senju? He was my dearest friend and brother.

If you offend me, I'll send you to meet the Sage of Six Paths in no time.

"snort!"

Upon hearing Uchiha Gin's beautiful ninja words, the newcomer frowned, a glint of light flashed in his scarlet eyes, and a chilling aura emanated from his body. His warning snort jolted the sleepy curly-haired man awake.

Unexpectedly, the person knocking on the door was so arrogant. Fuming, Uchiha Gin forcibly pried open his droopy eyelids.

I want to see who dares to be so brave.

"Um... why is it you, you white-haired guy?"

After his pupils focused, Uchiha Gin recognized the person who had approached and rolled his eyes in annoyance.

"What, surprisingly, I... "

"Smack!!!"

Without waiting for Tobirama Senju to say anything, she slammed the door shut, preparing to go back to her date with the white-haired older sister.

"Arminos!"

Having been turned away, Tobirama Senju's forehead veins bulged as he suppressed the urge to raise his finger and knocked on the door once more.

"Bang Bang Bang~"

"Crunch~"

Unexpectedly, the door opened quickly this time. Having learned his lesson the hard way, Tobirama Senju decided to strike first this time.

"Uchiha Gin, I'm going to bed early..."

Unexpectedly, this time it wasn't that annoying curly-haired guy from before who opened the door, but a sleepy-eyed girl with pigtails.

The sudden change of personnel caught Tobirama Senju off guard, almost causing him to bite his tongue.

She tied her somewhat long hair into a short, black-and-white ponytail, and Senju Itama held a somewhat worn-out Isobu doll.

Yawning cutely, her sleepy expression tinged with a touch of endearing nausea, she rubbed her eyes and asked in surprise,

"Ha~ Second Brother? What brings you here?"

"Cough cough cough... Itama, that guy didn't bully you, did he?"

The blush on his face had cooled. Tobirama Senju looked the girl up and down, noting her neat attire, and with a sigh of relief, a slight smile appeared on his lips. He asked softly, "..."

"Hmph~ Second Brother, what nonsense are you talking about!"

Upon hearing this, the girl's fair face flushed slightly. She gave Tobirama Senju a reproachful look, but her small hands clenched nervously into a ball, twisting the Isobu doll in her arms until it was deformed.

"It's good that you're alright. I'm here today with my elder brother's orders. The village has an important task to deliver to Uchiha Gin. It's a matter of great importance, and we must explain it to him in person."

Seeing that his younger sister had not been wronged, Tobirama Senju's impression of Gin Uchiha improved even more. He then nodded and revealed his essential purpose to Itama Senju.

"Um... what mission? Is it dangerous?"

Upon hearing his second brother's words, Senju Itama, who had just been secretly pleased, frowned and quickly asked, "..."

If there is any danger, she will go to her older brother and ask him to postpone the matter.

"This mission is about the Tailed Beasts. It's a bit complicated and I can't explain it all in a short time. Let me in first."

Since it was Senju Itama who wanted to know, he, as the older brother, would certainly grant his request. However, the task of managing the tailed beasts was too complicated, so Senju Tobirama only briefly mentioned it before asking his sister to open the door and let him in.

"A tailed beast? Wow! Please come in!"

Senju Itama, who was initially somewhat worried, lit up instantly upon hearing that the mission was related to the Tailed Beasts. He hurriedly opened the door and invited Senju Tobirama in.

Unexpectedly, Tobirama Senju's attitude changed so quickly. With some doubts in his heart, Tobirama Senju followed the girl into Uchiha Gin's Great House.

"Hmph, so luxurious! This curly-haired guy is really rich!"

Although it wasn't his first visit to Uchiha Gin's house, Tobirama Senju was always deeply impressed each time he came. Looking at the luxurious crystal chandelier hanging overhead, he couldn't help but say with a hint of envy,

"Second brother, please have a seat. I'll make you a cup of tea."

Seeing Tobirama Senju looking around, Itama Senju pointed to the leather sofa in the living room and said...

"May I take a look around?"

Senju Tobirama, sensing a familiar aura about this grand mansion, glanced at his sister with a hint of curiosity.

"this……"

The girl glanced upstairs subconsciously, then turned her head away with some hesitation, her words betraying a hint of unease.

"inconvenient?"

Raising an eyebrow, Tobirama Senju's curiosity intensified. This Uchiha Gin was definitely hiding some earth-shattering secret.

The thought of that old woman with her unpredictable temper gave Senju Itama a headache.

"Well, besides me and that curly-haired baboon, there's another person in this house. That guy is a bit dangerous, so you'd better stay put and not wander off."

Given that Tobirama Senju was a complete stranger, Hikaru Uchiha was worried about doing something extreme. After weighing her options, she decided to warn her second brother.

"Is there anyone else?"

Upon hearing this, Tobirama Senju's first feeling was displeasure. His own sister had lowered herself to offer herself to him, yet that curly-haired guy still dared to keep a mistress!

No, I must expose Uchiha Gin's true colors and bring my sister to her senses.

"Yes, she's his childhood sweetheart..."

For some reason, Senju Itama, who always felt that he was shorter than Uchiha Shinobu, felt increasingly uncomfortable whenever he thought of the other person's mocking gaze, and his voice became much more subdued.

"Phew~ Okay, good luck!"

He had initially thought the other person was a third party, but it turned out his own sister was the unexpected obstacle. Tobirama Senju could only awkwardly lower his fingers, offering a strangely encouraging tone.

"Stop right there!"

Feeling teased, Senju Itama stomped her foot in embarrassment and indignation, and said in a coquettish voice, "I'm just being sarcastic."

However, the girl's uncontrollable strength caused the entire grand mansion to tremble slightly.

The loud commotion caused several veins to bulge on Uchiha Gin's forehead, who had just fallen asleep.

"So you really won't let people sleep, huh?"

Startled awake, Uchiha Gin's lifeless eyes radiated a chilling aura. He gritted his teeth and sat up, determined to make the one who disturbed his peaceful sleep pay the price.

"Tobirama Senju! How did you get in here? Police! Notify the police immediately! Someone has trespassed!"

Dragging his weary body, Uchiha Gin peered down from the second floor. Upon seeing the white-haired man he least wanted to see, a surge of anger rose within him. Looking at Senju Tobirama, who was engaged in a lively conversation with him, he shouted loudly...

"Stop barking. This place is so remote, even dogs don't come here."

Tobirama Senju wasn't afraid at all. He raised his head, rolled his eyes at Gin Uchiha, whose face was contorted with anger, and then spoke sarcastically.

"Then are you a dog?"

Having calmed down, Uchiha Gin glanced discreetly at the somewhat flustered Senju Itama, worried that the girl would be recognized by Senju Tobirama, before digressing from the topic.

"You wouldn't come here without a reason, so what brings you here?"

Scratching his head, a somewhat helpless expression on his face, Uchiha Gin gave Senju Itama a wink.

The girl understood immediately, abandoned her second brother, and happily walked into the kitchen.

"..."

Seeing the damned chemistry between the two, Tobirama Senju felt a deep emptiness in his heart.

The eldest brother, Hashirama Senju, was completely infatuated with Madara Uchiha.

His younger sister, Senju Itama, was trained by Uchiha Gin to resemble him.

Tobirama Senju was heartbroken. Who had his family offended to be manipulated by the mere Uchiha clan?

"There's a mission, a mission that only you can complete."

Taking a deep breath, Tobirama Senju cleared his mind of distractions, his eyes focused intently, and addressed the absent-minded Gin Uchiha upstairs, informing him of the situation.

A mission? Just me?

Uchiha Gin was completely dumbfounded. He had always tried to cultivate a "slacker" persona and didn't want to attract too much attention.

He is extremely careful and cautious in his private affairs, never leaving any room for error.

What exactly happened to expose him? He had kept it a secret from even his younger cousins.

Throughout the entire Uchiha clan, there are no more than three people who have a certain understanding of their own strength.

Uncle, Xiao Guang, Xiao Zhili.

These three would never betray him, so who was it that exposed his secret of great strength to Hashirama Senju, leading the latter to assign him a special mission?

"A mission? With my strength, there shouldn't be any need for me to be assigned a special mission, right?"

Suppressing his doubts, Uchiha Gin frowned, looking at Senju Tobirama whose expression seemed genuine, and asked,

"It has nothing to do with ability; this mission requires your full cooperation to be completed successfully."

With undisguised disdain on his face, Tobirama Senju crossed his arms, showing no respect whatsoever to Gin Uchiha.

Hey, it was just a false alarm.

Relieved, Uchiha Gin's expression returned to its usual sarcastic tone. Looking down at Senju Tobirama, he picked his nose and said with an irritating grin,

"Since this is a task only I can complete, you better get your attitude straight and serve me some tea first!"

Just then, Senju Itama, carrying a cup of fragrant tea, came out right on time, smiling broadly as he addressed Senju Tobirama.

"Lord Tobirama, please have some tea~"

"..."

A flash of blue light, and Flying Thunder God appears!

"Actually, our relationship doesn't need to be this strained, does it?"

Feeling a chill run down his collar, Uchiha Gin immediately adopted a serious expression, staring straight ahead at Senju Tobirama, who had already disappeared downstairs. He then spoke in a pleading tone, seeking reconciliation.

"Hmph! You curly-haired girl, you're really easy to understand~"

Sheathing his blade, Tobirama Senju appeared behind Gin Uchiha, a knowing look on his face.

Seeing the worried look in his younger sister's eyes downstairs, he patted Uchiha Gin's shoulder generously and said,

"Can we have a proper talk now?"

Thinking he had the upper hand, Tobirama Senju subconsciously relaxed his guard, and a rare hint of mockery appeared on his face.

Just as he was plotting how to make fun of Uchiha Gin, Tobirama Senju suddenly felt someone patting his shoulder with a rather strong touch, causing him to frown and inwardly grumble with displeasure.

"Don't take my picture, I'm just showing off!"

Pat pat~

"How annoying! Can't you understand human language?"

Feeling offended by this impolite behavior, Tobirama Senju drew his blade again, preparing to teach the person who patted him a lesson.

"White Hair, if I were you, I would choose humility."

Facing Tobirama Senju standing before Gin Uchiha, a hint of regret flickered in his eyes. Looking at the incredibly arrogant white-haired man, the last vestige of humanity within him compelled him to speak up and offer advice.

"Huh? Although I, Tobirama Senju, have read extensively since childhood, I have never learned the word humility."

Tobirama Senju gave him an expression as if he were an idiot, ignoring Gin Uchiha's advice. On the contrary, he became even more arrogant than before.

"Sigh~"

It's hard to persuade a suicidal ghost with kind words. Since Tobirama Senju is so determined to go down this dark path, Gin Uchiha had no choice but to respect his wishes and choose to stand by and watch.

"baffling."

Ignoring Uchiha Gin's strange words and actions, Tobirama Senju felt the hand on his shoulder getting heavier and heavier.

Discontented, he slowly turned his head, preparing to give the person behind him a murderous look.

However, the moment Tobirama Senju turned his head, the arrogant expression on his face instantly froze.

His gaze, which had initially been arrogant, became somewhat unfocused, and fine beads of cold sweat seeped from his forehead.

The Tibetan words stuck in his throat couldn't be uttered no matter what he tried, and he subconsciously swallowed, swallowing back the beautiful words of Konoha.

"Shutting around here so early in the morning, do you have a death wish?"

Behind Tobirama Senju, a black-haired girl had appeared out of nowhere. She tilted her head, a sickly smile on her face.

His scarlet eyes were filled with madness, his dark red lips parted slightly, and his ethereal voice uttered chilling words.

A pair of large, cherry-red hands reached out from behind her, one of them pointing out the very same culprit who had just patted Tobirama Senju's shoulder.

"You're Uchiha Hikaru?"

Locked in by the girl's chilling aura, Tobirama Senju was drenched in sweat. However, as a man who understood the Uchiha clan even better than the Uchiha themselves, he immediately averted his gaze upon seeing the girl. Sensing her aura growing increasingly cold, he gritted his teeth and spoke...

"Uchiha Hikaru?"

The girl, quite surprised that the noisy Tobirama Senju hadn't immediately used Flying Thunder God Technique to escape, raised her long, slender eyebrows.

His scarlet eyes held only a chilling coldness as he slowly spoke to the white-haired man who had guessed wrong. The large, cherry-red hand descended in response.

"Incorrect answer, out."

As a miserable office worker, I was originally planning to leave work happily today, ready to eat and then write to enrich my life.

Who would have thought that a phone call from my boss would plunge me into despair?

When I first received the call, I thought my boss wanted to invite me to dinner, so I pretended to decline, since writing was more important.

However, when my supervisor sent me a location in a rural suburb in an authoritative tone, I knew this wasn't a simple matter.

Have some shady industries moved away? Or is there something else going on?

Sure enough, when I drove an hour to get there, the whole place was filled with old men vomiting uncontrollably.

As a lowly office worker, I felt a chill run down my spine. What happened to the promised shady business? I immediately cried out that I'd been scammed.

So, without any reversal, I was immediately reassigned to a non-drinking escort job, single-handedly supporting the gray industry, accompanying the last leader until he passed out from drinking.

Under the enchanting moonlight, I drove along country roads, slightly tipsy, with a bunch of smelly old men in the car, miserably dropping them off at their homes one by one.

I don't mean to shift the blame; the mistake was that I didn't have any drafts saved up, and I'll be more careful in the future.

It's time to learn how to slack off and write during work hours!

In conclusion, I bow to all readers once again.

(End of this chapter)