“The adults from the Hidden Cloud Village have come several times, and I heard many people died.”
“Lord Gen, if you are going to gather herbs, you must be careful!”
Under the reluctant and enthusiastic greetings of the other party, Kiyoi Gen still departed.
“What have you done in the past?”
“Don’t misunderstand!”
Kiyoi Gen smiled bitterly.
“I just helped some people while doing business.
Hamoi’s parents opened their tavern with money I lent them.”
“Some of the wine brewed in Churi Village is sold here.”
“It’s considered a win-win situation.”
Uchiha Madara nodded; it seemed that Kiyoi Gen had done much more than he had expected.
“Let’s hurry up and find the Nine-Tailed.”
“It took six days just to get here.
When I go back, Mother will nag me again.”
Kiyoi Gen sighed.
“Take this opportunity to interact more with your mother.
In the future, you might not have the chance to be close to her.”
Hearing Lord Madara’s words, Kiyoi Gen smiled.
“Ah, I will cherish these times.”
Regardless of whether he had reincarnation memories, he should cherish his mother’s care.
Meanwhile, deep in the mountain forest, a huge, entirely red Nine-Tailed fox was lying in a valley resting.
A month ago, a group of humans wanted to capture it, so it naturally swallowed them all into its stomach.
However, two particularly disgusting humans were actually eating its flesh and drinking its blood inside its stomach.
Having no choice, it could only spit those two humans out.
The blonde and silver-haired humans that it spat out managed to escape under its attack, and it finally obtained temporary peace.
These hateful humans would come to disturb it every so often.
They couldn’t be killed off, so it could only move places frequently to avoid their harassment.
It was time to change locations again.
“This is the Nine-Tailed.”
Huh?!
Kurama raised its head and looked at the two humans standing on the mountain peak.
One held a small, disc-shaped object in its hand, carried a large backpack, and was dressed tightly.
The other wore blue clothes, had spiky hair, and was looking at it with scarlet eyes.
Wait!
Those eyes!
“The power of a Tailed Beast is very strong, Madara, you should be a little careful.”
Although he knew Lord Madara could easily defeat the Tailed Beast, Kiyoi Gen felt it was better to express his verbal concern.
“Gen, haven’t you already understood my strength?”
Uchiha Madara raised his right foot, stepped on the protruding stone in front, and looked at the Nine-Tailed in the valley below with disdain.
This human!
Kurama felt the intense malice from Madara and opened its mouth directly.
A purple-black sphere quickly formed.
“Hmph!”
“Very well.
Gen, let me show you the full power of Uchiha Madara!”
Ding!
Its pupils changed rapidly, and the Three-Tomoe Sharingan instantly transformed into the Mangekyo Sharingan.
Blue Yin Release Chakra enveloped Madara and Gen, beginning to grow upwards.
Perfect Susanoo!
“Boom!!!”
The jet-black sphere exploded into a white cloud in the air, emitting a hideous sound as it rushed toward the blue giant.
Useless!
Madara’s Susanoo stretched out its right hand and directly grabbed the Tailed Beast Ball in its hand.
The tyrannical force restrained the power of the Tailed Beast Ball within its palm, and the next second, the Tailed Beast Ball was forcibly pushed back by the Susanoo.
“Awoo!!!”
The valley was destroyed by the shockwave, and a large amount of river water poured down, drenching the wailing Nine-Tailed.
A large hand was firmly gripping its neck, giving it absolutely no chance to resist.
Damn, so strong!
As expected of Lord Madara, who directly used the Perfect Susanoo; the Nine-Tailed is completely like a little brother.
Sharingan!
The Nine-Tailed’s eyes suddenly changed, becoming the appearance of the Three-Tomoe Sharingan, and at the same time, it stopped moving.
The blue giant stepped on the Nine-Tailed, surrounded by the shattered valley.
Kiyoi Gen and Madara, standing at the center of the giant’s forehead, could easily overlook the surrounding scenery.
Is this the scenery Lord Madara can see during battle?
With this kind of power, it’s hard not to be arrogant.
“Very impressive.”
Uchiha Madara was a bit surprised; it seemed that Kiyoi Gen was not very surprised.
“It is truly rare that you and Hashirama do not lose yourselves despite having such power.”
Kiyoi Gen shook his head; if it were Danzo who had this power, he would have probably destroyed the ninja Villages of the other Five Great Nations by the next day.
“Madara, dispel it.
Once you finish your business, return to Churi Village.”
“Although the scenery at the peak is good, it feels lonely without anyone’s company.”
“Whether it’s an opponent or a friend, you must cherish them well.”
Uchiha Madara thought of Hashirama, his lifelong rival and friend.
This kid, Gen, often speaks some profound truths.
Susanoo began to disintegrate, and the two arrived in front of the Nine-Tailed under the traction of the power.
Uchiha Madara began to form hand seals, forcibly concluding a summoning contract with the Nine-Tailed.
Controlled by the Mangekyo Sharingan, the Nine-Tailed could not break free at all.
In the end, in Madara’s eyes, the Tailed Beast could only become a tool in his hands.
Kiyoi Gen looked at the Nine-Tailed lying on the ground, deep in thought.
He had naturally had ideas about the Tailed Beast himself, but now was not the most appropriate time.
The Research Institute’s technology was not yet enough to realize his ideas.
“Mm, let’s go back.”
“Madara, from now on, that courtyard is yours.”
“Do you want me to help you find a partner?
It would be nice to have someone to keep you company.”
“No need!”
What kind of person is he, Uchiha Madara?
He would never covet the comforts of life before achieving his ideals.
“After going back this time, I’m going to Konoha.”
“Don’t be in a hurry.
If you are going to duel with Hashirama, it won’t be too late after you take me back.”
Uchiha Madara looked at the grinning Kiyoi Gen, his mouth twitching.
Why is there always a feeling of being seen through by this kid, Gen?
Chapter 21: Changed Life
Uchiha Madara successfully signed a contract with the Nine-Tailed and had originally wanted to rush to Konoha to tear off a piece of Hashirama’s flesh to see if he could combine the opposing powers.
As a result, Kiyoi Gen suggested he wait a year or two before going to Konoha.
Originally, Madara didn’t agree, but Kiyoi Gen asked him a question.
“Can you win against Hashirama right now?”
Madara wanted to say that with the Nine-Tailed, his stamina issues wouldn’t be so obvious.
However, Kiyoi Gen didn’t wait for him to finish and asked directly.
“You can subdue the Nine-Tailed in one blow, but can’t Hashirama do the same thing?”
Uchiha Madara fell silent.
Kiyoi Gen, relying on his [persuasion] skills, successfully convinced Madara to stay in Churi Village for the time being, waiting until he felt ready and able to win against Hashirama before going.
Thus, the two returned to Churi Village together.
“You bad child!!!”
A certain Lord who had just returned to the Magistrates Office was tightly hugged by his mother, almost suffocated by the dangerous weapon.
And someone who had already acknowledged the Lord as his friend in his heart saw that the situation was not good, so he had already teleported away quietly and returned to his own detached villa.
“Not bringing a single guard!
What would you do if you got hurt?!”
“How could Mother go on living like this?!”
Miki hugged her son, tears welling up in the corners of her eyes.
For the past half month, she had been so worried every day.
Previously, when her son went out for business, he always brought guards, and news was always sent back.
This time, he left the Village completely alone; if something had happened, she really wouldn’t want to live.
Mother, you really don’t have to be so exaggerated.
Kiyoi Gen ultimately didn’t say it out loud but instead hugged his mother tightly.
Although his mother was nagging and also quite foolish, knowing nothing except for top-tier dancing and musical skills.
However, his mother was the first person he had seen whose affection and trust toward him were both at max value.
And he had never done anything for her.
“Mother, I’m sorry.”
Miki sobbed as she raised her head and vigorously rubbed Kiyoi Gen’s head.
Finally, she couldn’t help but kiss her son’s forehead, calming her inner emotions.
“It’s like this every time!”
“Mother knows you are working hard, but you must never disregard your own safety.”
“I’ll punish you by forbidding you from leaving me today!”
Kiyoi Gen smiled bitterly and nodded.