Konoha: The thirty-year-old Uchiha is not motivated.

Chapter 909 almost ended badly.

As the event came to an end, more and more familiar faces entered Honey Ice Cream, after all, who wouldn't want to drink a fresh cup of triple-sugar lemonade on a hot summer day?

"Grandpa Yin, it's been a long time."

Kato Dan still maintained his gentle and refined demeanor, followed by a little black-haired girl clutching his clothes, her big, watery eyes fixed on the pile of sweet drinks on the table.

"Little Jingyin, come to your big sister."

With Kurenai Yuhi on his left and Rin Nohara on his right, Senju Itama squinted and waved to the shy little girl with a perverted smile.

She's the type who can't resist cute creatures, otherwise she wouldn't always go shopping with Kurenai Yuhi, who looks like a doll.

"Hello, Sister Banzi."

Shizune hesitated for a moment, but with encouragement from her uncle's gaze, she stepped forward and sat in Senju Itama's lap, her little head bowed obediently.

"Hehehe, my life is completely without regrets~"

Surrounded by the little girl, Senju Itama rubbed and touched her from all sides, completely immersed in her cuteness. If it weren't for the fact that she was a woman, the other diners would have already called the Konoha Police Department to bring this pervert to justice.

To avoid confrontation, Uchiha Gin subconsciously shifted his position, creating some distance between himself and Senju Hatake, before glancing at Kato Dan, who wore a wry smile.

"Where's Dai? Why isn't he here on such a lively day?"

He, Sakumo Hatake, and Might Guy are all fellow disciples of the same master as the Sannin, and they usually keep in close contact. They should be together at this time.

"Father went to visit Uncle Shuomao and said he would personally treat his wounds."

Before Kato could answer, Might Guy, with his mouth full of milkshake, looked up and answered first.

"puff!"

Kakashi, who was sipping lemonade, sprayed it all over Obito's face upon hearing this.

"Cough cough cough What did you say?"

Treating the wound?

My father is bedridden because he had his hemorrhoids removed!

After briefly imagining the extremely disturbing scene, Kakashi's face instantly turned deathly pale.

This father seems unfit for us.

"Wow, it's so lively!"

Then another group of acquaintances arrived.

The carefree Jiraiya, Tsunade with lingering hangovers, and Orochimaru, rarely seen dressed in men's clothing...

However, they weren't just a trio involved in prostitution, gambling, and drugs; they also had a long list of dependents following them.

Black, red, yellow, white, purple, orange.

Heads of all shapes and sizes, and in all colors, are available.

One familiar face after another appeared: Danzo, beaming with pride; Hiruzen Sarutobi, looking like an old man; and Koharu Utatane, still retaining her charm.

As more and more familiar faces flooded into the store, Uchiha Gin's suspicious gaze swept over each one, finally landing on Senju Hisama, who kept glancing in his direction. His heart skipped a beat.

This scene of a happy reunion... could it be that we're about to make dumplings... or rather, the series is coming to an end?

"Listen to me, everyone."

Suddenly, a triumphant voice pulled Uchiha Gin back from his wandering thoughts. Danzo, head held high and chest puffed out, deliberately adjusted the gleaming gold medal on his chest and raised his right hand with great poise.

"Today's entire bill will be paid by someone from the group!"

As soon as he finished speaking, everyone present burst into enthusiastic cheers.

"Great!"

"Long live Commander Danzo!"

"Commander Danzo, we respect and admire you!"

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Slurp~

Feeling the lively atmosphere inside the store, Uchiha Gin, having banished his inexplicable thoughts, gulped down his triple-sweet lemonade and happily added three more large cups to the order list.

Since things have come to this, let's drink first as a sign of respect.

"Today is another peaceful day~"

In the days that followed, the disastrous ending that Uchiha Gin had feared did not materialize. The ninja world's history, already veered off course, continued its erratic trajectory down an abstract path.

First, Orochimaru, under the guidance of Senju Hisama, used his disciple Nawaki's genes as a blueprint to haphazardly create a clone with an awakened, albeit basic, Wood Release ability.

With the collective wisdom of the onlookers, the child was finally named Tianzang. The young Rope Tree had to shoulder the responsibility of being a biological father, taking over family affairs while raising the child. His already difficult pursuit of love was completely ruined.

Following this, a major event occurred within the Uchiha clan: the venerable elder, Uchiha Kagami, whom everyone assumed would live out his days alone, secretly married and gave birth to a son with equally fluffy curly hair the following year.

Koharu, who had been in love with him for many years, was struck by the news and spent her days in tears. Even so, heartbroken, she still rejected Mitokado Homura, who wanted to take advantage of her vulnerability, and declared to the world that she would never marry and would dedicate her life to the medical cause of Konoha.

The children who followed the Sannin also graduated one after another. First, the three members of the Frog Squad reunited. Yahiko reluctantly gave up his identity as the boss of the barbecue restaurant and went out with two friends to hone their skills, all in order to realize his childhood dream of peace.

Fugaku and Minato, these two unfortunate brothers, both ended their years-long, arduous pursuit of women and successfully married their longtime partners.

That's right, Mikoto, this little cabbage, was ultimately snatched up by Fugaku. This made Uchiha Ryōzashi, who was living a leisurely life in the Land of Waves, furious and regretful, crying out that he shouldn't have faked his death and fled.

That same year, while his classmates were still struggling and playing among themselves at the Ninja Academy, the precocious Kakashi graduated early with outstanding grades, becoming the first genius student among his peers to be promoted to genin.

However, because he was too young, Sakumo Hatake, who was worried about him, specially used his connections to arrange for him to be trained by Minato, who had just been promoted to Jonin and was excellent in both character and conduct.

The following year, Konoha Year 45

"Isn't this life a little too peaceful?"

It was still the classic window seat at Honey Ice City. Uchiha Gin lay listlessly on the table, staring blankly at the bustling crowd outside the window.

Since the last war in the Land of Rain, the nations of the ninja world have tacitly refrained from taking any excessive actions. The heavily indebted Iwagakure village has collectively entered the business world, implementing a 007 work system that is even more ruthless than 996, all in an effort to pay off the heavy burden on their shoulders as soon as possible.

The Hidden Cloud Village, which also lost a large sum of money, abandoned its plans to expand its territory after the retirement of the Silver and Gold Brothers, and instead began to focus on training new tailed beast riders.

The Hidden Mist Village, where Mimi lives in seclusion, is backed by the Land of Whirlpools. Over the years, they have quietly amassed great wealth and have never harbored any intention of causing trouble.

fight?

plunder?

Where can you make money quickly by selling high-end aquatic products like pearls and corals?

As for Sunagakure, I heard they're holding some kind of election recently, and so-and-so's vote count is pretty high. It seems like Chiyo wants to retire early and enjoy life.

"Uncle Yin!"

Just as Uchiha Gin's thoughts were racing, a slender figure stood beside him. The curvaceous Nono pushed up her expensive gold-rimmed glasses, her mature face filled with surprise.

"Oh, what a coincidence! Oh, by the way, today is Welfare Home Day. Did you just come back from there?"

Uchiha Gin raised his eyelids slightly and greeted him listlessly.

The girl in front of him is now the second-in-command of Root. Her superior, Danzo, has been obsessed with politics in recent years, and now she basically calls the shots in the entire Root.

"Yes, by the way, let me introduce you."

The girl nodded with a smile, then pulled a small, gray-haired boy out from behind her, pointed at Uchiha Gin, and said...

"Dou, hurry up and call him godfather."

"what?"

Uchiha Gin raised an eyebrow. Isn't this our Dream Master?

"he is?"

"Dou is a poor child who was abandoned. I happened to have some time today, so I brought him out for a walk and also to prepare some Children's Day gifts for the other children in the yard."

Rubbing her little head, Nono's expression was slightly gloomy. She saw her past self in the other child. Having been rained on, she naturally wanted to be this child's umbrella.

"Hello, godfather."

Despite his young age, Kabuto's thinking is far beyond that of his peers. After carefully observing the way Nonou looked at Uchiha Gin, he immediately called out in a childish voice,

"Uh"

Nonou, who had only meant to make a joke, froze upon hearing this. She hadn't expected Kabuto to actually call Uchiha Gin "godfather," and a hint of panic flashed in her eyes.

"Kabuto, don't mess around." "Nonou's mom, do you live with your godfather?"

However, before she could correct her, Kabuto delivered another precise assist, his innocent and childlike words making Nonou's ears burn.

"Whoosh-"

Just as she was at a loss for how to explain, a figure in an ANBU uniform suddenly appeared behind her.

"My lady, something has happened."

"Ok?"

The shyness on Nono's face vanished instantly, replaced by an unyielding seriousness. She had specifically instructed the Root members during her day off not to disturb her unless it was something extremely important.

"explain."

"This"

The Root members looked at Uchiha Gin, who was full of curiosity, with hesitation on their faces behind their masks. Should they keep this kind of secret away from others?

Nonou guessed the Root members' concerns and urged them with a slight frown.

"Go ahead and say it."

"The Third Kazekage has gone missing."

Sunagakure Village

"Bah!"

Inside the Kazekage's office, the weathered-looking Ebizo slammed his fist on the granite desk, his face grim, staring coldly at the row of Sand Village ANBU members kneeling before him.

"A whole day has passed, and you haven't found a single clue. The village might as well raise a piece of barbecued pork instead of you!"

"Swish"

Unlike the somber, oppressive atmosphere inside the office, a fierce wind outside, carrying sand and gravel, lashed against the gray glass, producing a chilling scraping sound.

"Reporting to the elder, we searched every corner of Loulan, but we really couldn't find any trace left by Lord Fengying."

The Sand Village ANBU member, kneeling on the ground, pressed his head to the earth and trembled as he truthfully reported the events.

"Perhaps Lady Kazekage went out on her own."

"Impossible! Absolutely impossible! My sister is not that kind of irresponsible person!"

Ebizo glared fiercely at the ANBU member who had spoken, and the terrifying aura emanating from his body transformed into a heavy hammer blow, causing the opponent's blood to surge.

"puff!"

The member of the ANBU who answered coughed up a mouthful of blood, his face beneath the mask filled with despair.

"Senior brother, I think this matter may be related to other countries."

The black-haired youth who had been observing coldly from the sidelines slowly spoke, a strange light flashing in his sinister eyes.

"That's a bit too hasty. With Aunt's strength, there shouldn't be anyone in the entire ninja world who could kidnap her silently, right?"

Upon hearing this, Xiu, who was standing behind Ebizo, frowned. Thanks to his outstanding performance in the war in the Land of Rain, he had become one of the strongest contenders for the Fourth Kazekage, and the black-haired youth in front of him was his strongest rival.

Ebizo's deep gaze shifted between his son and that other person for a moment, finally settling on the young man with dark circles under his eyes in the corner of the room.

"Luo Sha, what do you think?"

"what?"

The drowsy Luo Sha jolted awake at the words, realizing everyone was staring at him. He scratched his head wearily.

"I was busy too late yesterday, can I sit down and watch?"

"."

"cannot!"

"I knew it."

Luo Sha pursed his lips. With his seniority, he still couldn't get a seat at the table, so he went back to squatting in the corner and dozing off.

"Phew, no matter what, my sister went missing in Loulan. Send down the order to seal off the main roads around Loulan and investigate all the people who entered or left Loulan yesterday. Don't let a single one get away."

With a livid face, Ebizo forcibly suppressed his anger and turned to give a cold order to the trembling Sunagakure Anbu.

"Yes!"

The ANBU members who escaped death immediately obeyed orders and ran away, not even bothering to wipe the bloodstains from the corners of their mouths, fearing that if they returned too late they would be torn to pieces by the enraged Ebizo.

Even after the secret agents left, the atmosphere in the office remained incredibly tense. Everyone stared expectantly at Ebizo, awaiting his next command.

“Hey you, since you think there’s more to your sister’s disappearance than meets the eye, I’ll allow you to investigate. I hope you won’t disappoint me.”

"Yes!"

A hint of joy flashed across the black-haired youth's face. He knew that this was a test from Ebi. If he could find the missing Third Kazekage and confirm his conjecture, the position of the Fourth Kazekage would be within his grasp.

"father"

"In the office, you should address others according to their job titles."

"Great Plant, no, Elder, could I also participate in this mission?"

Xiu's expression tightened; he could sense unprecedented anger in his father's tone. He immediately knelt on one knee, his face earnest as he pleaded for his orders.

"Okay, I hope you won't disappoint me."

After giving his son, who had finally come to his senses, a deep look, Ebizo nodded expressionlessly, giving him a chance to compete fairly with that other person.

"Ha~ Elder, should we inform our neighboring allies about this? What if Lady Kazekage has already been abducted from the country?"

Luo Sha, who was squatting in the corner, touched his bald chin and suddenly raised his hand to suggest,

"No!"

That person immediately spoke out in denial.

Informing other countries would be tantamount to announcing to the world that Sunagakure can't even protect its own shadow, and its status as a major power is in grave danger.

"I have my own considerations. You should worry about whether you can meet today's targets."

Ebizo glanced at the dejected Rasa, and seeing the latter's grief-stricken expression, coldly uttered those words before turning and leaving the office.

He was going to contact someone, someone who could locate his sister in the vast ninja world.

"Snap—"

Back home, Ebizo pushed open the door to his study and found a scroll with the word "sugar" written on it in a hidden compartment on the bookshelf. Without hesitation, he pulled it open.

"Bang~"

As the complex incantation within the scroll was successfully activated, Uchiha Gin, who was at home thousands of miles away, raised his head as if sensing something.

"I've made plans to eat out tonight, so you don't need to cook my portion."

Uchiha Gin got up, hung the black wooden sword that had been gathering dust on the wall for a long time on his waist, scratched his messy curly hair, and gave instructions to Senju Itama, who was busy in the kitchen.

"Ah Yin, where are you going?"

Hikaru Uchiha, who was lying on the sofa watching a live stream, put down her dangling feet upon hearing this and looked at Gin Uchiha, who was all ready to go, with a puzzled expression. She had a feeling that her husband was about to embark on a long journey.

"I'm going to visit an old friend. When I get back, I'll bring you some local specialties that you can't find here." (End of Chapter)