Chapter 24 Planting Trees During My Time in the Ninja Village (4) Uchiha-Style Friendships...
Uchiha Senji immediately dropped the act: "Tell me! What exactly are you *Uchiha swear words* arguing about?! *Uchiha swear words* If you weren't ordinary people, I'd slap you both eight hundred meters away to meet your ancestors! If you weren't ordinary people, would you stand here and yell at the Uchiha like this?! If we Uchiha really dared to do that! Would you *fierce Uchiha swear words* dare to yell like that?! Speak up!"
"Th-that..."
"I think you guys are living too well. You can take your frustrations out on the Uchiha! It's fucking luxurious. The Uchiha work from dawn till dusk maintaining order, and they still get scorn from troublemakers like you. Do you think people from other ninja villages would dare treat their own ninjas like this? Don't swear at the Uchiha! You're so lucky! You can only survive in a place like Konoha! You're spoiled!"
"...You can't say that..."
"Then what do you mean? Tell me what you mean! Uchiha glaring at you with Sharingan? That's the highest level of treatment Uchiha give to their enemies! You think you have to use Sharingan to deal with the two of you? Huh? Look into my eyes! What are you afraid of? What are you afraid of? What are you afraid of with my blue eyes! Tell me! Why! Why do they have Sharingan? Why?! Don't you want to listen to what you just said? A normal person who wanted to help break up the fight would have bloodshot eyes from being pointed at and insulted like this by the two of you! Where can we complain?"
"The police department is just a dead-end job. A month's salary for working yourself to the bone isn't even as much as the reward for a single successful mission. And we still have to endure your scorn and slander. Every time we go out to solve a problem, we get yelled at, and after that, we still have to solve the problem, otherwise we get yelled at by our superiors. And since you guys don't cooperate, we have no choice but to use force—do you think the Uchiha clan wants to deal with you? Who wants to do this thankless, exhausting job?!"
The voices of the old man and the young man grew weaker and weaker until they could no longer speak.
"So, did the patrol team ransack your house or kill your parents?! You're so resentful?! Instead of solving the problem, you're trying to get rid of the people who are supposed to solve it, right?! The patrol team arrives and you immediately become hostile. Did they steal your money or overturn your vegetable stall? Huh? Speak up! Why are you all quiet?! Have you gone mute?!" Uchiha Osaka pointed at the patrol team, his eyes glaring at the old man. "Tell me! Who are they?!"
"Police, police department, patrol team..." The old man's voice was as soft as a mosquito's buzz.
"What are we?!" Uchiha Osaka turned and glared at the young man. "Speak!"
Don't be scared, the trembling young man stammered softly, "Managing the security of Konoha..."
"Speak louder! Weren't you yelling so loudly just now?! So full of energy! Now you're speaking so softly, are you feeling really resentful? Aren't you resentful?!" Uchiha Senjian glared angrily, his aura intimidating. "What are you afraid of? Afraid of an 8-year-old like me?! You're such a coward, yet you dare to cause trouble and even point your finger at the patrol team and yell at them?!"
"Managing the security of Konoha!" the young man choked up.
"This is the power the Second Hokage gave to the Uchiha! Cooperating with the police is the duty of Konoha people! Even a child knows this. If you're not happy, go see the Second Hokage and tell him that we Uchiha shouldn't interfere with you! We have no right to interfere with you!" Uchiha Senma sneered and looked around. Everyone around avoided his gaze as if they had been electrocuted.
Uchiha Osaka continued relentlessly: "Do you two think you're so special that the police department would specifically create laws and regulations to harm you? Wow, you really are special! The Second Hokage, a Senju who came from the war era, dared to trust the Uchiha and give them that power, and all these years have passed peacefully. The Third Hokage only said that the Uchiha's style of doing things was too strict, but he never said that we did anything wrong. You ordinary people, however, are questioning us one by one! You're even more impressive than the Hokage!"
The two parties involved shrank back like quails. Uchiha Osaka was too domineering, and the severity and sharpness in his eyes and words made them dare not cause any more trouble. Being treated like this by a child made them feel even more ashamed, but the other party was right.
"So what were you arguing about just now?" Uchiha Senji asked sharply. "Didn't you want to resolve this here? Fine! If you're not afraid of losing face here, then say it right here! Explain it clearly! With so many people watching, you're not afraid, are you?"
The old man and the young man, both hesitant and submissive, began to explain their own situations.
Uchiha Osaka: "How much is this cabbage?!"
Old man: "270 taels per catty..."
Although he was already aware that the backward development of agriculture in the ninja world led to the high prices of fresh fruits and vegetables, Uchiha Osaka still choked up when he heard the prices.
Despite the vast plains and fertile land of the ninja world, the crops that farmers painstakingly plant may be destroyed by a single ninjutsu before they even grow to maturity, due to the presence of ninjas. Some ninjutsu, which are either poisonous or corrosive, can even render farmland unusable. In addition, the ninja world is not truly stable and peaceful. Aside from wars, there are also various missions, making it even more difficult for ordinary people to farm with peace of mind, resulting in the current high prices of agricultural products.
The currency unit in the ninja world is 'ryo', and 1 ryo equals 10 yen. So, a large cabbage weighing about 4 kilograms would cost 2,700 yen, which is about 130 yuan in Chinese yuan.
It's ridiculously expensive! It's practically a luxury! Ordinary people can't even afford to eat properly. If the weather turns bad, famine will just start and claim lives.
However, with fresh fruits and vegetables so expensive, he's considering selling vegetables to make money.
Uchiha Osaka took a deep breath and asked directly, "How much more money did you overcharge them?"
Old man: "150 taels..."
Uchiha Osaka: "Give it back to them. We're from the same village, we'll run into each other all the time. Don't bully young people. Everyone was young once. Vegetables are already expensive and hard to sell, and you're still being greedy. In this environment, who isn't having a hard time? If others know you're a bad person, who will buy from you? We won't do business with you anymore."
The old man hesitantly returned the extra money to the young man.
"You!" Uchiha Senji turned to look at the young man.
"Yes!" The young man was startled.
Uchiha Osaka: "Do you still want the food?"
Young man: "Yes, I want it!"
Uchiha Osaka: "Alright, help the old man clean up the vegetable stall you overturned. Considering that the other party made the mistake first and the vegetables on the ground weren't damaged, you don't need to pay for them. If they can't be sold, consider it a lesson for the old man to learn his lesson."
After calming down, the young man's face flushed red, feeling embarrassed and ashamed. "Yes, yes, I'll go fix it right away! Thank you..."
"Just remember to apologize to the patrol team. It's pointless for you to come here and get all the criticism." Uchiha Senma waved his hand. "I only had to waste a little breath."
"I'm so sorry!!!" The young man immediately turned to the patrol team and bowed in apology.
"I'm sorry, I'm sorry, I'm old and my temper isn't good anymore..." Seeing that the young man apologized first, the old man also stepped down the aisle.
"N-nothing! We're used to it..." The patrol team was flattered and their faces turned red.
Uchiha Senma nudged the patrol team leader's foot to signal him, and the leader instinctively complied, leading his team members to help tidy up the vegetable stall. Although they had never done this before, the ninjas were quick and efficient, and soon they had finished tidying up the stall. The vegetables that had rolled onto the ground were washed and cleaned again, and then neatly placed back on the stall.
Although the Uchiha men still looked cold and arrogant, seeing their embarrassed and flustered attempts to tidy up, no one would think that these Uchiha men were truly cold-hearted. In an instant, the relationship between the police and the villagers was brought closer.
The residents of Konoha Village all say that the Uchiha used violent law enforcement, but it is clear that it was done out of necessity, as most Uchiha are not good at speaking or arguing.
The proud and arrogant Uchiha clan could hardly argue with ordinary people living in the alleys who could hone their verbal skills from time to time. They were a group of tsundere, and the stronger they were, the more arrogant they became. But there was no denying that as long as you gained their approval, they would give you their whole heart.
If you look closely instead of just listening to external opinions, anyone can quickly see the good qualities of the Uchiha clan. Don't you see that in schools where they are least affected by external factors, the good-looking Uchiha are the most popular and sought-after by the children? It is clear that just by their appearance, the Uchiha already have the advantage of winning the favor of others.
Seeing the peaceful scene before them, Uchiha Shisui and Uchiha Itachi's eyes lit up.
—As expected of Genji! He easily accomplished what they couldn't!
Having solved the problem, Uchiha Senma breathed a sigh of relief. He had been feeling an unusually focused gaze on him the whole time, so he looked up and, sure enough, met a pair of cat eyes so black that the iris and pupil were indistinguishable.
The Sage of Six Paths' staff! His best friend is practically a born Zoldyck!
As their eyes met, Uchiha Senma gave Senju Takeya, who was standing in the private room on the second floor, a bright and cheerful smile that caught everyone's eye. The Wood Release user nodded slightly, still with that expressionless face, but Uchiha Senma, whose speech was at its peak, could still see the message conveyed by Takeya's face.
—Fan-ma, very impressive.
Having gained the approval of his close friend, Uchiha Osaka proudly raised his chin.
That's right! Uchiha Osamu is that powerful!
Uchiha Osaka happily took his two younger brothers to eat dango. Although Uchiha Shisui and Uchiha Itachi were not his biological brothers, for Uchiha Osaka, the closeness of blood ties was not that important.
Qian Shouzhu went to eat; all the dishes on the table were already served, and the old man was calling him.
Neither of them was in a hurry to reminisce. They knew perfectly well that as long as they were in the same world, they would surely run to each other. They had already reunited and would never be separated again.
Arriving at the best dango shop in Konoha, the three Uchiha ordered dango and tea and took their seats.
"Does Senma-kun know that young man?" Since becoming an orphan, Uchiha Shisui had formed a new family with Uchiha Senma. Over time, he naturally came to know Uchiha Senma better. Uchiha Senma's demeanor was definitely not something he would show to a Senju he had just met.
Upon hearing this, Itachi Uchiha also looked up expectantly at Uchiha Senma. The Senju clan robes on the boy were all too obvious, which really aroused his curiosity.
"Well... that guy." Because of his current youthful appearance, Uchiha Osaka seemed to remember something and stopped in his tracks, then smiled. "He was an idiot who never talked back or fought back, was overly gentle, and was very lenient with everyone. As for how we met—it was probably in a dream, in a dream from a past life. So, my relationship with that guy was definitely destined."
"Wow—" Uchiha Shisui and Uchiha Itachi were completely confused, but they felt that the idiot that Uchiha Osaka was talking about was a very good idiot, and the destined fate and stuff sounded super cool.
Without a second thought, both younger brothers chose to believe Uchiha Osaka's words.
"You all saw him just now, didn't you? Even if it was just a glimpse, what kind of person do you think he is?" Uchiha Senma teased.
“There’s a really, really familiar feeling to it.” Uchiha Shisui’s cat-like eyes sparkled as the corners of his eyes turned up. “The Senju Wood Release user… I wish I could be with that person.”
"Together!" Uchiha Itachi repeated Uchiha Shisui's words like a broken record.
"Together?!" Uchiha Senma almost choked on his own saliva, then quickly understood, "You mean you want to live together?"
“Yes!” Uchiha Shisui nodded vigorously. “If the Uchiha and Senju could live together harmoniously, everyone would definitely like the Uchiha more, because everyone likes the Senju.”
Children's thoughts are simple and direct, but Uchiha Osaka saw in Uchiha Shisui's thoughts a keenness and sensitivity.
Uchiha Shisui was absolutely right. If the Uchiha could cooperate with the Senju Wood Release user, they would definitely gain tremendous benefits, and their status and reputation would be greatly enhanced.
However, it's unlikely that anyone will grant their wish so easily.
Uchiha Senma ruffled Uchiha Shisui's curly hair. "Good boy, we will get what we want."
"Really?" Uchiha Shisui asked, his voice filled with anticipation.
“There’s nothing the Uchiha can’t get if they want it.” Uchiha Senma smiled and said, “We just need to focus on what our eyes are looking at, because no matter what, the eyes of the Uchiha are always the most honest and direct—I knew the moment I saw that guy that he would be my best friend for life.”
"Is that what you see? It's Senma-san's?" Uchiha Shisui tilted his head.
“Not necessarily.” Uchiha Senjian’s smile grew even brighter. “But I can compete and fight for everything. In terms of looks, talent, strength, character, and protectiveness, who can compare to me? Is there a better friend than me?”
While this statement may be narcissistic, Uchiha Osaka wasn't entirely wrong.
Itachi Uchiha's CPU instantly overloaded.
Uchiha Shisui thought his brother Ogima was right. He secretly memorized this method of making friends and then popped a three-colored dumpling into his mouth.
Uchiha Shisui: The dumplings that Senma-nii treated me to are so delicious! (chewing)
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