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

"Mr. Yin, are you sure you don't want to stay a few more days? I'd like to do my best to be a good host."

Inside Sunagakure, Shamon, his face wrapped in bandages, reluctantly tried to persuade Uchiha Gin and the other two to stay.

"Shamen Prison, why are you being so polite with me? If I didn't have other business to attend to, I would definitely stay and sample your hometown's specialties."

Uchiha Gin, who had already packed his bags, looked quite regretful. He hadn't had enough of the melons from Loulan yet, but he had to go to the Gin-Gin brothers' place, so he had no choice but to bid farewell to the beautiful Loulan with tears in his eyes.

"Oh dear! Why didn't you say so sooner!"

Upon hearing this, Shamon slapped his thigh, then turned around with a look of annoyance and gave an order to Ebizo behind him.

"Ebizo, quickly go and buy a batch of premium melons and take them to Mr. Gin!"

"Oh, I really can't accept that!"

Uchiha Gin's eyes lit up upon hearing this. Although he said no, his hands were quite dishonest as he pulled open the backpack behind him, waiting for the storage scroll filled with melons.

"Oh? I'll go right now!"

Ebizo hurriedly ran all the way, but just as he reached the door, he ran into Chiyo who was coming towards him.

"The guests haven't left yet, why are you running off like that?"

Chiyo held a scroll in her hand, a cheerful smile on her face. Her gaze swept past her hurried younger brother and landed on Uchiha Gin and the others who hadn't yet left. Her face immediately hardened, and she asked with a hint of reproach,

"The teacher let me..."

Under pressure from his sister's tyranny, Ebizo immediately recounted in detail the things the monk had arranged.

"Hmph~ You guys have absolutely no tact; you have to rely on me when it matters!"

Chiyo shook the storage scroll in her hand, rolled her eyes dramatically, shoved her bewildered younger brother aside, and gracefully walked up to Uchiha Gin.

"Uncle Yin, I noticed you really enjoyed the melons from Loulan yesterday, so I specially selected a batch for you. I hope you won't find them too bad."

"My dear niece is so thoughtful!"

Anyone who says big breasts mean no brains, Uchiha Gin would definitely argue with that!

With a smile, Gin Uchiha accepted the scroll handed to him by Chiyo and stuffed it into his backpack.

In his eyes, these top-quality melons were far more appealing than the real money and silver rewards for completing the mission.

However, a shadow quietly tore open in the backpack, and the storage scroll that Uchiha Gin had just acquired was snagged inside.

"If Uncle Yin wants to eat this in the future, just write a letter~"

Seeing the genuine joy in Uchiha Gin's eyes, Chiyo felt a surge of happiness. She then patted the melon-like thunderbolt and made a solemn promise.

"Is it really true?"

Blinded by the light, Uchiha Gin licked his lips.

Honest and fair dealings with everyone, young and old!

This niece truly captured Uchiha Gin's heart. He glanced down at the two useless clubs tucked at her waist, pondered for a moment, and then reached out his hand.

"Niece, give me the big stick, and I'll show you a magic trick!"

"ha?"

Although puzzled, Chiyo obeyed without hesitation, untying the two large clubs from her waist and handing them to Uchiha Gin.

"Judging from your fighting style, you must be a puppeteer. Always carrying two staffs must make it difficult to use your skills, right?"

Stroking the still-warm, useless club, Uchiha Gin keenly noticed that the tip of the club had been polished to a patina, and a faint, refreshing scent was emanating from it.

But none of that matters. Regardless of whether my niece used it during the day or at night, she definitely wouldn't be very comfortable using it during actual combat.

"That's true."

Uchiha Gin hit the nail on the head, and Chiyo nodded in agreement.

"This will free up your hands, Uncle!"

Uchiha Gin held a useless large stick in each hand, pressed the synthesis button in his mind, and then clasped his hands together. A dazzling red light flashed, attracting everyone's attention.

"Huh? Where's my baby?"

Chiyo blinked in bewilderment, staring at the ornate wizard's hat in Uchiha Gin's hand, and exclaimed in surprise.

[Destroyer's Death Hat]: Chakra limit +50%, Ninjutsu effects enhanced by 200%, attacks deal 20% true damage.

"This is your baby~"

Ignoring Chiyo's shocked expression, Uchiha Gin stepped forward and placed the wizard's hat on her purple head.

"what!"

Before Chiyo could even process what had happened, she felt her chakra rapidly increasing at an astonishing rate.

Her fair face flushed crimson with the sudden surge of satisfaction, and her large eyes seemed to overflow with tears as she looked at Uchiha Gin, the instigator, with a mixture of joy and confusion.

"Uncle Yin, what's this?"

"As you know, although I am only of average strength, I am good at research and development. The big stick you had earlier was actually a new type of ninja tool that I have been researching for many years. It can be combined in twos to double its effect."

Because the equipment produced by the system was unique to him, Uchiha Gin had no problem spouting nonsense, leaving the Sunagakure villagers, who were full of doubts, completely bewildered.

"Chiyo, why don't you thank Mr. Gin!"

Even though Shamon hadn't worn it himself, he could feel the terrifying aura emanating from the wizard's hat. Uchiha Gin had actually gifted Chiyo such a divine artifact; he truly was a generous benefactor. He immediately reminded the stunned Chiyo to thank him.

"Thank you, Uncle Yin!"

Upon hearing this, Chiyo quickly bent over, and the captivating scar on her face returned with renewed force. Uchiha Gin immediately turned his head away, too embarrassed to look directly at her.

Of course, this has nothing to do with the two little hands pinching his soft flesh around his waist.

"That's what an uncle should do."

"Huh? Then mine?"

Upon hearing this, Ebizo, who was huddled to the side, raised his hand excitedly, but was selectively ignored by everyone, and finally had to awkwardly put his hand back.

However, the next moment, a small round object was thrown at him. Ebizo, who looked dejected, quickly caught it and found that it was a beautifully designed pocket watch with a mysterious blue light emanating from its dial.

[Stopwatch]: For single use only. Grants immunity to damage and prevents selection for two and a half minutes.

"I remember you just happened to need a watch, so I'll give you one. Make sure you take good care of it!"

"Oh? I want to wear a hat too."

Although the watch given by Uchiha Gin was exquisite and obviously very valuable, Ebizo still wanted a hat to wear.

Boom!

The frowning monk, seething with anger, delivered a powerful slam to Ebizo, who was quietly chirping, and the young man instantly quieted down.

"Idiot, aren't you going to thank Mr. Silver!"

"Thank you, Uncle Yin!"

Clutching the large bump on his head, Ebizo bowed deeply to Uchiha Gin with a wronged expression, expressing his gratitude.

"Alright, alright everyone, goodbye for now. Let's have barbecue together next time!"

After exchanging pleasantries with the others, Uchiha Gin prepared to leave the passionate Sunagakure.

"Wait! Chiyo, go and see Mr. Gin and the others off."

Feeling he hadn't treated the monks well these past two days, the monk arranged for Chiyo to see them off.

"receive!"

Chiyo, who was admiring her new equipment with great satisfaction, immediately nodded in agreement.

"Okay, fine~"

Uchiha Gin scratched his head, thinking that it wouldn't be too late to change course once they reached the Land of Fire.

After the four left, Shamon approached Ebizo, who was fiddling with his pocket watch, his eyes gleaming with an inexplicable light, and said with a serious expression,

"Ebizo, since Mr. Gin told you to keep it safe, keep it close to your body and don't take it off even when you're taking a shower."

As the guardian of the Dragon Vein, Shamon is quite sensitive to fluctuations in space-time techniques. He could sense a faint spatial power in the pocket watch given to him by Uchiha Gin, so he judged that the pocket watch must have some kind of magical effect.

Four figures ran across the soft sand. At the front, Uchiha Hikari and Hyuga Tsukuyomi were racing each other, while Uchiha Gin and Chiyo followed behind, chatting idly.

"Uncle Yin, there's something I've been wanting to ask you."

Chiyo followed beside Uchiha Gin, her gaze intentionally or unintentionally drifting towards his young, handsome face. Finally, she couldn't resist any longer...

"What is it?"

Gin Uchiha, who was pondering which route to take to the Land of Lightning, turned his head in confusion and looked at Chiyo, who was also hesitant, before asking,

"Why haven't you and that older sister who sells cold drinks aged at all?"

This question lingered in Chiyo's mind for a long time: could anyone really escape the ravages of time?

"Oh? You're asking about that?"

Sure enough, any woman would be interested in this. Those who had mastered the Yin Seal were often harassed by female ninjas. However, since this technique had been classified as a forbidden technique by their eldest cousin, no one else could learn it.

"Do you know about medical ninjutsu?"

"Know!"

Chiyo was a highly talented medical ninja.

"It's actually very simple. By using chakra to regulate the body's functions, you can achieve the effect of maintaining youth."

"this one?"

After hearing Uchiha Gin's one-sentence summary, Chiyo couldn't help but roll her eyes.

What you're saying makes it sound simple. Ordinary ninjas don't have that much chakra to maintain their bodily functions, not to mention that the adjustment process requires extremely precise operation, involving issues such as the conversion of chakra and life force, which is simply beyond the scope of ordinary people.

"Where there's a will, there's a way. With your talent, you'll definitely be able to figure it out. I believe in you!"

Uchiha Gin shook his head and offered some words of encouragement.

"Uncle Yin overestimates me. I'm just an ordinary person who prays for world peace."

Chiyo pouted, revealing the unique naivety of a young girl. It was unexpected that such a small person would have such a big dream.

"Bao Cheng, my dear niece~"

"Remember to write to me!"

Standing at the boundary between the Gobi Desert and the oasis, Chiyo adjusted her hat with one hand and raised the other high, bidding farewell to Uchiha Gin and his companions, her pretty face full of reluctance.

"Definitely, definitely. Please give my regards to the monks in prison!"

Uchiha Gin and his two companions waved to the beautiful figure in the desert, then turned and disappeared into the path through the woods.

"Hey, Uncle."

Chiyo, standing alone in the Gobi Desert, lost in thought as Uchiha Gin's figure disappeared. Why was this seemingly carefree man, who gave people a strange sense of security, her uncle?

"Hey! What are you daydreaming about? Are you reluctant to part with your 'elder' niece?"

In that speed race, Hyuga Tsukuyomi, though a step slower than Uchiha Hikaru, used her larger bust size to enter the Land of Fire territory first, thus winning the race. Her smugness was short-lived; she noticed Uchiha Gin behind her looking distracted and immediately began to mock him.

"Tsukuyomi... no, Tsukihime, aren't you going back? Heraku must be worried, right?"

Now that the mission is complete, Tsukihime Otsutsuki no longer needs to use the pseudonym Hyuga Tsukuyomi.

"Tsk, even though we won this time, this guy seems a bit unconvinced."

Upon hearing Uchiha Gin call her that, Otsutsuki Tsukihime curled her lips, and her black hair turned white at a visible speed, instantly transforming her back into the lofty peak of the moon.

"A bet is a bet. We decided to compete in speed, so I lost because I was careless."

Uchiha Hikaru's face was extremely grim, realizing he had suffered a complete defeat in every aspect.

After multiple mediations by Uchiha Gin, the battle between Uchiha Hikaru and Otsutsuki Tsukihime resulted in the establishment of a set of rules between them.

Each battle can be a contest of taijutsu, ninjutsu, or eye techniques, but only one event can be chosen, and one must not lose one's temper after the outcome is decided.

If these two were allowed to fight freely, wouldn't the ninja world be filled with valleys of the end? That scene is too beautiful for Uchiha Gin to even imagine.

"It's rare that you didn't cause a big commotion. You did a good job this time. I'll treat you to barbecue when we get back. For now, here's a piece of candy~"

Uchiha Gin naturally gave his full support to this much more peaceful competition. He then took out two candies from his bag and quickly stuffed them into the mouths of the two girls.

"Ugh! So sour~" (д)(д)

"Huh? Who replaced all the candies in my bag with lemon-flavored ones?"

Looking at the bright yellow packaging bag in his hand, Uchiha Gin fell into deep thought. He remembered that when he bought it before, he had selected many flavors, so why have they all turned into lemons now?

Shadow Realm

"Pshaw! I really like this flavor!"

Sucking on a lemon-flavored lollipop, Kaguya, with her dark skin, leaned lazily against a recliner, looking with interest at the unfamiliar orange-yellow and green fruits scattered on the ground in front of her. She had never seen these fruits before, even those with their cloyingly sweet aroma.

"Cut one for me."

"Yes, Master."

Left and right Ling, who were waiting quietly to the side, transformed one hand into a sharp blade and instantly cut a plump melon into a bite-sized piece.

"Wow! So sweet~" (д)

After taking a bite, Kaguya frowned. She preferred fruits with a sour taste to those that were purely sweet.

"But that descendant seems to really enjoy eating it."

Kaguya, her face contorted with displeasure, was about to order her two henchmen to humanely destroy the melons, but a flicker of hesitation crossed her cold face as she thought of Uchiha Gin, who had a sweet tooth.

"Put it away first; it might be worth using it as leverage in a deal with him."

Maru, our ancestor actually learned military strategy! If he had studied under Uchiha Gin for a few years back then, he wouldn't have ended up being locked up in that little black ball.

"receive!"

Having already been turned, Zuo Ling and You Ling showed no gratitude whatsoever for Uchiha Gin's personal act of changing their oil, and readily agreed.

"Crack!"

After the two puppets left with the melon, Kaguya, sitting alone on the recliner, chewed and swallowed the lollipop in her mouth. For the first time, a look of worry appeared on her expressionless face.

"Why is he collecting the Divine Tree's chakra? Those guys are almost here!" (End of Chapter)