Chapter 98. Uzumaki Yang: Can you stop touching on sore spots all the time?
Just as Hashirama was caught in a strange mental turmoil because of the conversation between the two, Uzumaki Yi looked solemn. "Well, Hashirama, I've done what I promised you. Now it's time for us to have a good talk about your Mondai."
"…Yes?"
"Although our two clans have had a good relationship and frequent interactions since ancient times, there's no reason for an heir to run out alone and follow a ninja from an allied clan on a mission, especially when your strength is far inferior.
I admire your courage and the abilities you've shown at your current age, but as an heir, you represent the stability of your clan. You can be at the forefront of the battlefield or even die on the battlefield, but you can't die meaninglessly due to your personal actions."
Uzumaki Yi said seriously, "Moreover, you've only been on the battlefield for less than a year. Due to your age, your body hasn't fully developed. Yet, you secretly left the Land of Fire, crossed the Lands of Hot Water and the Land of the Moon alone, and came to the Land of Lightning to find us. This is extremely risky for your own safety. Besides, you might not even find us in the end.
What would you do if you met the Hyuga clan in this situation? All you could do was pray that they would kill you quickly instead of torturing you. If we hadn't received the message from the summoned beasts and changed our return route, you'd probably be a corpse by now."
Hashirama lowered his head and honestly admitted his mistake, saying he wouldn't do such a thing again until he had enough strength. Whether they believed him or not was another story. Just look at that Uchiha of the same age's look! He was really having an unwarranted bad reputation!
"Well, it's good that you admit your mistakes!" Uzumaki Yi reached out and ruffled Hashirama's hair, then smiled. "But thinking about it carefully, Hashirama, you're really amazing!
When I was your age, I was still honestly training with the clan. I didn't have the guts and determination at all! You've completely surpassed me in this aspect. Hahaha! Once you grow up, the Senju clan will have at least a stable decade or more!"
Uzumaki Yang immediately turned Hashirama around. "Although this guy is powerful in combat, his brain has gone wrong because he wants to learn from that Uchiha. Just listen to what he says selectively, and do less of such unreliable things next time."
Hashirama twitched the corners of his mouth, glanced at Uzumaki Yi who was still laughing, and nodded.
Uzumaki Yi didn't care about being criticized by his clanmate. "Well, the fight with Uchiha Ryo is over, and I've finished scolding Hashirama. Now all that's left is to go to Thunder Ravine to meet someone and send Hashirama back!
We have to be quick about this. Otherwise, once the Hyuga clan can't hold Uchiha Ryo back, we'll be in trouble! Uchiha Ryo is very perceptive! Who knows, we might even have a second fight with him. Hahaha!"
Hashirama immediately widened his eyes and thought, 'You still want to have a second fight after being disemboweled?'
Uzumaki Yi completely ignored Hashirama's shock. He just smiled and patted Hashirama on the shoulder. "Well, little Hashirama! You've finally met the Uchiha you've been thinking about face to face. How do you feel? Share it with us!"
"It's... quite unexpected," Hashirama frowned as well. "I don't know if it's just my illusion, but I hardly felt any killing intent from Uchiha Ryo - even though he really seemed like he wanted to kill us."
"Well, considering his personality... it's hard to start a fight when there are kids around," Uzumaki Yang stroked his chin. "Last time, I ran into an Uchiha squad led by him during a training mission.
The two clans were at war at that time. I thought there'd definitely be a fierce battle, but all he did was take our supply lines - at most, the Uchihas behind him said some nasty things. But since we were already at war, that kind of stuff didn't really matter."
Hashirama's eyes lit up. "So, is that Uchiha Ryo a peace - loving guy?"
But this time, Uzumaki Yi and Uzumaki Yang exchanged a surprised look, then turned to Hashirama and said in unison, "How could you think so?"
The little bit of excitement that had just risen in Hashirama was doused like being splashed with a bucket of cold water, and his voice became weaker. "Is... isn't he?"
"Of course not. Although Ryo is a very straightforward person, it doesn't change the fact that he enjoys engaging in battles with others.
He didn't attack you because he thought you weren't worth his effort. To put it more bluntly, you couldn't give him the pleasure of battle, so he simply ignored you.
It's not his kindness that keeps you alive, but your weakness. Uchiha Ryo is a bit younger than me, but he joined the battlefield half a year earlier than me, and he rarely loses. Do you think such a person would have any useless pity for the enemy's kids?"
Uzumaki Yi's expression became solemn. "Although I admire Uchiha Ryo and tell you his good points so that you can learn from him, you can't think that he is... No, I have to tell Uncle Butsuma about this. Yang, who from the Senju clan is coming to pick up Hashirama?"
"It's Chongxing," seeing the confusion in Uzumaki Yi's eyes, Uzumaki Yang sighed and added a note, "You know, the big guy who's greedy for money and believes in gods and deities, and his sister is short."
"Ah, it's him!" Uzumaki Yi hit his palm with a fist. "If it's him, he probably won't be bribed to cover up things about Uchiha Ryo. Well, I can rest easy!"
Hashirama immediately pulled a long face. "Brother Yi, we agreed..."
"Can't do it." Uzumaki Yi shook his head. "Although it's my fault to go back on my word after promising to cover it up for you, the thoughts you're having now are really dangerous. Coupled with your bold actions...
Sorry, I still believe I should tell Uncle Butsuma - but if you want to see Uchiha Ryo again next time, I can still be your free bodyguard.
"
"A free escort... I don't want to run into that guy again." Uzumaki Yang ruffled his hair in annoyance. "Damn it, it was such a good opportunity last time..."
Uzumaki Yi burst into laughter. "Uchiha Ryo was the Uchiha team leader at that time. It was only natural for him to attack you after you tried to kidnap someone. Besides, you grabbed the wrong person. Isn't it normal for them to take the person back?"
Uzumaki Yang's face darkened instantly. "Can you stop bringing up the sore subject all the time?"