Chapter 51 Planting Trees During Our Time in the Ninja Village (31) Our Konoha Friendship...

"What kind of summoning beast does the Senju Wood Release user have? There are summoning beasts like this?" Shimura Danzo, who was being pushed out of his wheelchair by Sarutobi Hiruzen to get some fresh air, stared intently at the big screen. This was the first time he had ever seen a completely humanoid summoning beast; it was practically a grown-up version of the Other Color Wood Release user.

The world of ninjas holds even more infinite possibilities, but Shimura Danzo is now crippled. He can only watch, barely clinging to life. His spirit has been shattered, and even his courage to hate has been worn away by the time he spends lying in his sickbed.

The power of Uchiha Osaka and Senju Takeya was like a mountain pressing down on Shimura Danzo.

After Senju Takeya confirmed the location of Shimura Danzo's ward, Shimura Danzo spent a considerable period of anxiety, fearing that he would open his eyes to find Uchiha Senma standing by his bedside, grinning menacingly as he raised his flame fan to attack him again. He was plagued by nightmares. However, whether out of a shred of dignity or out of fear of Uchiha Senma, Shimura Danzo did not choose to change wards.

However, Uchiha Ogima did not appear until the start of the sports meet. He left Shimura Danzo in a state of constant anxiety and fear, which shows how treacherous and cruel Uchiha Ogima was.

Upon hearing Danzo's words, Hiruzen Sarutobi nodded in agreement. "Horse-type summoning beasts are indeed quite rare. This is the first time I've ever seen a white horse as beautiful as Takeya-kun."

horse?

Danzo Shimura fell silent.

How can Shimura Danzo, whose later life was completely destroyed by Uchiha Ogima and whose edges were worn down by the most violent means, not be considered to have a close relationship with Uchiha Ogima? It is perfectly normal for him to be able to see the real Kaguya Kirito.

The white-haired youth, carrying the Thousand-Hand Bamboo on his back, nimbly dodged the Black-Scaled Tree Viper's tail sweep and moved alongside the snake's head.

To others, it looked as if Senju Takeya was riding a white horse, dodging the Black Scale Tree Viper with incredible agility and skill.

The audience gasped in unison, marveling at the sight.

This is the first time I've ever seen a horse that can walk on tree branches as if it were flat ground!

This is the first time I've ever seen a horse that can perform a quadruple jump and then glide gracefully and perfectly during its descent!

This is the first time I've ever seen a wingless horse that moves as fast as if it were flying at low altitude!

The Wood Release user and his horse have such perfect, natural chemistry! Their coordination is simply art!

Thousand Hands Bamboo: Riding the sword! How exhilarating!

Kaguya Kirito: Man and sword as one! How exhilarating!

Uchiha Osaka was surprised that Senju Takeru didn't summon Shirogami but instead summoned Kaguya Kirito from the sacred land of Mount Kirin. His best friend must really love riding a sword!

Finally, in the sprint, Uchiha Senma and Senju Take simultaneously sheathed their summoning beasts/swords. Their figures were so fast that only afterimages remained. In the blink of an eye, the two crossed the finish line at the same time, ending this wonderful performance. As expected, they received enthusiastic applause from the audience, which seemed to shake the sky.

After a relaxing trip, Uchiha Senma returned to his commentator position, announced the names and jersey numbers of the first round of participants, and declared the cross-country race officially started. Suddenly, Uchiha Senma looked at the audience with a deep gaze.

"?" Qian Shouzhu also moved closer to his best friend and followed his gaze.

Oh, it's Shimura Danzo covered in bandages and plaster casts. Poor Shimura Danzo's life has been ruined by Uchiha Osaka. Root is gone, and because he's not a ninja, he also gave up his position as the head of the Shimura clan. Now, all this guy has left is Sarutobi Hiruzen by his side.

How pitiful.

"He has been provoking us all along," Uchiha Senji said in a deep voice.

Although Shimura Danzo was only breathing.

Senju Take also glanced at his best friend, and after a few seconds he nodded slowly, raising his hand to gently place on Uchiha Senma's shoulder, "But Senma is a very gentle person." So forgive that person.

Uchiha Ogima: ...

My dearest friend, are you serious?

Uchiha Senji turned his head and met a pair of pitch-black eyes that seemed to have never changed since time immemorial. Those long, thin eyelashes, as clear and cold as drooping feathers, were gently lowered, carrying the unique introverted calmness of this person. The boy looked at him calmly and confidently, as if everything was as natural as he said.

Senju Takeshi also believed this from the bottom of his heart—his eyes told him so.

Uchiha Ogima: ...

Uchiha Senma crossed his arms awkwardly and said, "I'm already a character you've successfully won over, so stop looking at me like that."

Then he heard his best friend say, "But the mood value between the fans has dropped a little."

Uchiha Osaka: !!!

Uchiha Senma, severely injured and clutching his heart, could no longer imagine a world without his best friend. At this moment, he could no longer imagine a world where his best friend no longer cared about him.

My dearest friend!!!

"Really...you're such a troublesome guy!" Uchiha Senjima took a deep breath, turned his head away, leaving only his slightly reddened earlobe visible to Senju Takeya, and said as if he was annoyed, "Anyway, that guy didn't accomplish anything, so it's not like I can't forgive him!"

Because there was no loss, and because they were wealthy enough, the predetermined tragedy would not happen, so Uchiha Osaka could choose whether or not to forgive.

Moreover... even Zhu said so.

Thousand Hand Bamboo nodded as well.

As expected, Senji was a gentle, generous, and magnanimous person.

—Hey, you two big shots in the commentary room, didn't you forget something? Neither of you turned off your microphones!

And did they hear the whole story of someone narrowly escaping death and finally surviving?

As expected, the hot-tempered and vengeful Uchiha clan needs a kind and benevolent Senju clan member to guide them! Well done, Wood Release Master!

Danzo Shimura, forced to repeatedly teeter on the brink of death: ...

He will never forgive Uchiha Ogima! Never!!!

"That's great, Danzo. Now he can live in peace." Hiruzen Sarutobi said. Who else could be so resentful towards Uchiha Osaka, but Danzo? You know who~

Danzo Shimura felt like he could be driven to his death by Hiruzen Sarutobi; all the pressure he had put on Hiruzen Sarutobi back then was now back.

The audience's attention was quickly drawn to the thrilling chase on the big screen. Just when they finally got to the intermission to catch their breath and calm their surging excitement, their eyes were inevitably drawn to the white subtitles that popped up at the bottom of the screen.

—The registration channel for the second Uchiha Games is now open. Registration location: No. XX, XXth Street, XXth Floor, Konoha Village, Land of Fire. Registration phone number: XXXXXXXXXXX. Registration period: From today until [Date].

—The Xinyi Merchant Guild is promoting cultural creation activities. Unleash your imagination and create your own world. Submitted works will receive a prize (starting at 3000 taels). Submission locations: Land of Fire - Konoha Village - XX Street, XX Building, XX Number; Land of Iron - XX District, XX Street, XX Number; Land of Rain - Amegakure Village - XX Street, XX Building, XX Number; Land of Earth - XX City, XX Street, XX Number…

— Adhering to the principles of the ninja world and the common destiny of mankind, with Konoha Village as our representative, we will uphold mutual assistance, build infrastructure, pave roads for the people, and create a harmonious future together. The road paving project is currently under preparation. Those interested in participating or investing can consult the nearest Xinyi Chamber of Commerce store.

—Agriculture is the foundation of the ninja world. In order to fully implement the scientific development concept, stabilize, improve and strengthen various agricultural support programs, accelerate agricultural technological progress, promote the implementation of ninja agricultural policies, and effectively improve the comprehensive agricultural production capacity, the Xinyi Chamber of Commerce, in conjunction with the Thousand-Armed Wood Release user, launched a cooperative project to help farmers…

Audience: ? ? ?

I don't know why, but the words in the back, which were clearly black, seemed to turn redder the more I looked at them.

The first half of the cross-country race ended, and Uchiha Ogima and Senju Take left the field together.

Uchiha Osamu, who was walking out along the employee passage, suddenly stopped, looked at Senju Takeya who was walking beside him, and called out, "Takeya."

Senju Take also stopped and looked at Uchiha Senjō.

"Now... are you going to recite it?" Uchiha Senma asked, his tone becoming somewhat awkward despite his usual frank and passionate declaration of "I love you."

"?" For the first time, Senju Takeya was unable to understand what Uchiha Senma was saying. This incomprehension stemmed from his uncertainty about the meaning behind the other party's words.

"I see you really enjoy carrying your own sword on your back. It's not just because you think the other person is fast, is it?" Uchiha Senma looked directly at Senju Takeya, his uniquely misty blue eyes looking directly and frankly into Senju Muko's deep black eyes. "If you want to rely on someone, relying on me is the most natural thing to do."

Qian Shouzhu remained silent for a moment, then said calmly, "Do you want to be my father?"

Kaguya Kirito is essentially a different, adult version of himself, so when the young, boyish Senju Takeru faces Kaguya Kirito, it's inevitable that he'll feel like the other is his blood relative, or rather, his father. There's nothing wrong with that.

"Shut up, son! Dad will carry you!" Uchiha Senjiro took off the baby carriers from his body and handed them to Senju Takeya, then turned his back to Senju Takeya. "Anything I can give you, just come to me for it! But when it comes to 'love,' I will never lose to anyone!"

Senju Take also took the sling from Uchiha Senma. He paused for a few seconds, then slowly slung the Flame Fan and White Rainbow over his back in a crisscross pattern with his own Black World. He then climbed onto Uchiha Senma's back, and Uchiha Senma deftly steadied himself and carried Senju Take on his back as well.

"Why do you say that?" Senju Takeya naturally put his hands on Uchiha Senma's shoulders. "I've always been relying on Senma." Now, you could even say that he's being supported by Senma.

"Is that so? I can't tell at all." Uchiha Senma sneered. "You lived a very comfortable life even before I was in the Ninjutsu era. Your world is the same whether I'm here or not."

“During the Ninjutsu era, I thought about Senma every day. Senma never disappeared from my world,” Senju Take said earnestly. “And I can’t imagine Senma no longer needing my world.”

What a coincidence, Uchiha Senma couldn't accept that Senju Takeru no longer needed his world.

“You bastard—” Uchiha Senma choked, his tone becoming indistinct, “You keep saying things that leave people speechless, but we’re all Konoha people, so it doesn’t matter what we say. After all, this is the bond of Konoha, and there’s nothing wrong with expressing Konoha friendship this way…”

"Senma, you're shy."

"No!"

After a moment of silence, Senju Takeshi suddenly had a thought: "Ogima, does this count as riding an Uchiha?"

Uchiha Senma was furious: "Takeya, you're really... infuriating! I won't forgive you easily! Don't talk to me until I forgive you! You're so annoying!"

"..."

"...You've got some skill, I forgive you."

"…………"

"You're not laughing behind my back right now, are you?!"

"Hmm, really? Am I laughing?"

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The author's note: Yes, smiling.