Chapter 53 Retirement in Peacetime (2) Some people in the Ninja World's Will...
After thinking it over, Qian Shouzhu decided not to be lazy and just wear the Qian Shou clan's clothes. Instead, he changed into a dark blue robe, which was the one that Indra wore when he was a child. He had preserved Indra's clothes from childhood to adulthood in great condition, and he could easily find clothes for the corresponding age group.
Seeing that Thousand Hand Bamboo was taking it so seriously, Indra changed back into the pure white feather robe he wore at birth to show his respect.
"Brother!" Indra changed his clothes, secured the wide belt around his waist with both hands, and then flew to Senju Takeya, turning his back to him quite naturally.
Thousand Hand Bamboo adjusted the looseness of Indra's belt, secured the wide belt with a thin white rope, then picked up a long, semi-transparent white silk veil, folded it in half, wrapped it twice around the middle of the wide belt, and finally tied a large bow at the back of her waist. The semi-transparent white bow, as part of the feather robe, floated up without weight as soon as it was completed, presenting the most perfect and elegant shape and curve.
Indra's shawl is also like this, and his Prayer Jewel is fixed in the air along the arc of the shawl, basically not swaying with movement, which is very much in line with the sense of order in Indra's character.
Thousand Hand Bamboo was also very satisfied; his Indra was the most beautiful little fairy.
Indra tied his hair in his usual way, with his sideburns tied up and his back hair tied at the nape of his neck, using a plain white headband of the same color, making him look like a snow-white ball.
Today, he is also the cutest younger brother to his elder brother!
No one knew how to be a younger brother better than Indra!
Indra slipped into the collar of Senju Takeya's clothes. His clothes used to have stand-up collars, and this design made it easier for him to hide.
After tidying up her younger brother's clothes, Senju Takeru also looked at her little steward.
The little platinum immediately held up the small piece of clothing it was holding in its front paws; it was navy blue, very appropriate for the occasion.
Senju Take also picked up the little platinum and put it on the table, dressed it properly in its little clothes, and put a pair of cool little crescent ear clips on the auricles near the base of its ears. Then he looked up and saw Kaguya Kirito, who seemed to be queuing up. It was clear that he also wanted to join in.
Thousand Hands Bamboo: ...
Kaguya Kiri: (Eyes sparkling) Is it my turn?
According to Senju Takeya's experience, ever since Kaguya Kiri made the request to "ride me like a horse," as long as Kaguya Kiri doesn't follow him from a distance but chooses to stand close to him, he will be seen as a horse by others.
If Senju Takeshi were to attend the Uchiha shrine event with Kaguya Kirito, just like he did with Indra and Shiro, others would see him as leading a tall white horse.
Senju Takeshi also felt that he should understand human relationships and social etiquette. Even if Senju didn't care, he should still consider other people's feelings. After all, even for him, Senju Takeshi, it was too arrogant to lead a horse into the Uchiha shrine in such a swaggering manner, so it was not appropriate to bring Kaguya Kiri along like that.
This is such a rare moment of reflection for Senju Takeshi! He only puts in so much thought for those he cares about!
In conclusion, Shan Jian is incredibly lucky to have such an understanding friend!
Then Senju Takeshi asked, "Can I go back into the sword?"
Kaguya Kirito replied decisively: "Yes!"
So Senju Take also evolved into a dual-wielding style. He quickly modified the straps with the hand tools at home and successfully carried two white swords, each with a bow tied with a lake-green ribbon, out of the clan's territory. Both had new decorations, and neither was treated as an exception.
As he left the clan's territory, Senju Takeshi saw his best friend... and his best friend's new car.
That was an electric scooter.
"How about that? Isn't it cool! I got Orochimaru to make it!" Uchiha Osaka said proudly.
I wonder how Orochimaru is doing now. In such a short time, he's gone from using shadow projection to chakra energy technology, agricultural machinery, and scooters. But at least he's definitely alive.
"Come on up!" Uchiha Senma called out. "You stand behind me, there's plenty of room!"
Thousand Hand Bamboo also stood on the scooter.
"Grab my shoulder. There are countless paths to take, but safety comes first." Uchiha Senma finished speaking, feeling the pressure on his shoulder, and nodded in satisfaction. "Let's go!"
The little scooter traveled along the streets of Konoha, a gentle breeze ruffling the boy's soft, black hair.
"We were overtaken on foot by an old lady."
"As expected of Konoha, the old lady's walking speed can actually reach 60km/h!"
"..."
"I know, I know a lot of people are watching us right now, but that's the speed limit in the village!"
"…………"
"Alright, alright, I won't slack off anymore! Fine, I'll use my foot pedal!"
Uchiha Senma used his feet to pedal, which was much faster than the two wheels of a scooter. He darted several meters away in a flash. If it weren't for the pedestrians on the street, Uchiha Senma could have gone even faster.
With the help of Uchiha Ogima, the two quickly left Konoha and found the Uchiha Shrine built near the Naka River along the path in the Naka Forest.
At this moment, a small market street resembling a summer festival had been set up under the torii gate of the Uchiha Shrine. In this market street, where both vendors and customers were limited to Uchiha, Senju Takeya's arrival was somewhat too conspicuous for them.
Fugaku Uchiha certainly didn't mind Takeya Senju's arrival, after all, Takeya Senju had made great contributions to the Uchiha's financial freedom and rise. However, he had a major question that he had to voice.
"Um..." Fugaku Uchiha asked hesitantly, "Takeya-kun, why did you bring a horse with you?"
Thousand Hands Bamboo: ?
Uchiha Ogima: ?
"The white horse that Takeya-kun rode when he demonstrated the cross-country race at the sports meet—it's clear you love it very much," said Uchiha Fugaku, then his gaze couldn't help but drift behind Senju Takeya. "This time... you even tied a lake-green ribbon around it." The same ribbon as the one from the Black World, it's clear this horse is the Wood Release user's beloved horse.
Uchiha Ogima: ...
Thousand Hands Bamboo: ...
So the reason why so many people looked over along the way was not only because he was riding a small scooter, but also because he was carrying a horse on his back.
Now Senju Takeshi not only has a rabbit perched on his shoulder, but also a horse on his back! He's practically the strongest among animal ambassadors! The most powerful among horses!
Kaguya Kirito: ...
So, my dear master, will you ultimately bear the burden for me?
Kaguya Kirito had never felt that the [Ninja World] was so artificially stupid. Something seemed wrong with it. He immediately contacted the Ninja World's consciousness through the amulet given to him by the [Current Affairs] and received the following reply.
[Ninja World]: Oops, I forgot to set the filter to automatic. This is my first time making a sword and blade correction program, so it's a bit clumsy and rigid. I'll definitely fix it next time.
Kaguya Kiri: So this memory blur correction function is a filter?! Kneel down and apologize to your master, you bastard!
[Ninja World]: Heh heh.
Kaguya Kiri: Hey, you big devil! This emotionless "Hey" only made the blade angrier!
[Ninja World]: You're so fierce. I think you're just too hot-tempered. Drink some more loofah soup. We can't just switch your filter back right now, can we? Let's just go with the flow.
What exactly did this [Ninja World] learn from the world consciousness of its master's family?!
Kaguya hung up the call in despair.
“I think…” Senju Take said slowly with his last remaining willpower. The little white gold dog on his shoulder couldn’t bear to look at him and drooped its ears to cover its round eyes. “Riding a horse in is not very polite.”
"So you just brought the horse on your back?! Was it really necessary for you to bring the horse?!" Fugaku Uchiha thought to himself with his eyes closed, making a sarcastic remark.
The other Uchiha nearby were so moved that they burst into tears. What a thoughtful Wood Release master he was! Although it might be a bit too eccentric, that's just how the Wood Release master is!!!
"I've said it." Senju Take's tone was as flat as if he were dead.
"Huh?" Uchiha Fugaku.
"Anata, you said it~" Uchiha Mikoto reminded her very gently.
"Pfft!" Uchiha Senji almost couldn't hold it in. Facing the dark eyes of Senju Takeya looking over, he forced a smile and said, "I've undergone rigorous training, so I won't laugh no matter how funny it is."
Senju Takeya turned around expressionlessly and headed towards the shrine. If he stayed any longer, he would activate his soul vibration mode due to excessive embarrassment. He couldn't keep this best friend who was playing the mermaid joke with him for the time being.
Kaguya Kirito's blade trembled slightly—should we just put him down and let him manifest his human form and walk away on his own?
Senju Takeya pressed down on the hilt of Kaguya-giri with a blank expression—it's come to this, let it be.
Seeing Senju Takeya's low spirits and sensing the restless activity of the trees and flowers around the shrine, Uchiha Senma felt a sense of foreboding: "My dear friend, don't be angry! As long as you're not angry, I'll do anything you want!"
Senju Take also looked at Uchiha Senma: "You said it."
Uchiha Osaka: "I said it!"
The next second, Uchiha Osaka understood that his best friend wanted him to die together.
Then the Uchiha saw Senju Take lift up the white horse on his back, which looked completely bewildered, and use Wood Release to tie it to Uchiha Senma's back. Uchiha Senma calmly helped his friend with Wood Release to keep the horse steady. "It's normal to help a friend with his things. It's also the way to treat guests. You can't let your honored guest carry heavy things."
It's normal, but it's not normal for it to be a horse! Can't that horse just be let off the ground and walk on its own?! Or they could give it to them and let them take care of it!
But as expected of the young clan leader! He accepted this test of body and mind without batting an eye! He's practically the Uchiha among Uchiha! Indeed, even the thickest skin belongs to the strongest among the strong!
The Uchiha were internally ranting and raving.
Kaguya Kirito: I'm just a sword without hands or feet right now. What can a sword do? Jump around on its own? :(
The Dark World in its Early Stages of Consciousness: My future... is shrouded in darkness :(
Both Kaguya Kirito and the Black World firmly believed that the world was to blame.
The main purpose of this shrine worship event was to provide relaxation and entertainment for the Uchiha clan members who had been busy for so long. Only a small group of people from the core of the Uchiha clan were allowed to enter the shrine to worship.
Senju Takeshi was an exception among exceptions, entering the Uchiha Shrine as a Senju Wood Release user, a truly unique and special treatment.
As they climbed the shrine steps and passed through the rows of red torii gates, Fugaku Uchiha began to explain the history of the Uchiha clan to Takeya Senju.
According to records, the Uchiha clan were the original inhabitants of Xilin City. They worshipped the mountain god of Xilin Mountain, and even today they still worship the mountain god who symbolizes 'abundance', 'nature', and 'protection'. There are even legends in ancient Uchiha texts that the Uchiha clan originated from the mountain god and were relatives created by the mountain god of Xilin Mountain. Of course, this was later regarded as a legend by the Uchiha, since nobles would also fabricate stories about having the bloodline of gods in order to consolidate their status.
Later, war broke out everywhere. Under the encroachment of various daimyo, the prosperous Xilin City could no longer withstand the long-term war and pressure, and collapsed and split. The people of Xilin had to relocate, and the Uchiha clan was no exception. However, the people of Xilin who had seen peace and tranquility longed for the Xilin City in its heyday, and the children would still sing the Xilin City nursery rhyme.
—Xilin Mountain, Xilin Mountain, a city was built at the foot of Xilin Mountain; Xilin City, Xilin City, Xilin City grew up against the sacred mountain; we sang joyfully at the foot of the sacred mountain, we enjoyed the cool shade under the rice stalks... The mountain is unseen, the mountain is unseen, but the blue of the entire mountain is unforgettable; the city is unseen, the city is unseen, but the bright moon is hard to find and the old shadow is gone.
Xilin Mountain is regarded by later generations as a sacred mountain that only exists in legends. It was created by the people of Xilin in their faith to symbolize peace and abundance. The nursery rhyme "the mountain is gone" means that peace has disappeared.
Due to the prolonged war, ancient books inevitably suffered loss and damage, but the Uchiha clan can still glimpse the former prosperity of Xilin City and the strength of the Uchiha clan from the fragmented written records.
It was in those texts that Madara Uchiha glimpsed the shadow and form of peace, which gave rise to the idea of restoring the glory of Xilin City and settling his younger brother there. But no one could tell him how that city was built and how it was developed.
Xilin City is no longer a sight to behold, but Xilin Mountain and its mountain god are deeply imprinted in the hearts of the people of Xilin. As a symbol, a nursery rhyme, and a kind of will, they have been passed down by the people of Xilin, who are filled with a deep longing for peace and stability.
It's hard to imagine that the Uchiha clan, who are seen as warlike, dangerous, and mentally unstable by others, have always worshipped a god representing abundance and peace.
This is why, when Uchiha Okima mobilized the entire clan to change their development strategy, encouraging clan members to farm and engage in trade, no Uchiha found it unacceptable, making Okima's clan reforms exceptionally smooth.
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Author's Note: [Mini-Theater]
Uchiha Osaka: We can farm, is that alright?
Uchiha: No problem, that's what our ancestors did.
Uchiha Osaka: We're doing business, is that alright?
Uchiha: No problem, that's what our ancestors did.
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