This sudden troublemaker was actually not unfamiliar to the two of them.
“…Kakuzu?”
"It's me."
Seeing that they revealed their identities, the man stood up openly and said to Uchiha Madara:
"It's a pity, but you are not the winner."
Uchiha Madara got angry on the spot.
"Are you going to say that Hashirama wins this time too?"
impossible!
It was clearly their victory this time, and for this he even teamed up with that annoying Senju Tobirama.
Now you say you didn't win?
"Of course not. Hashirama-sama's White Army also did not win."
He gave an answer that was even more unbelievable.
"What?"
It’s neither me nor Hashirama… Is it possible that a third party could win?
You are not kidding! ?
"In fact, neither of you won."
After he finished speaking, he looked towards Senju Hashirama.
"If you don't believe me, you can take out your incense burner and take a look."
Senju Hashirama was stunned for a moment, then quickly took out his incense burner.
"My incense burner is obviously fine... huh?"
Senju Hashirama was just about to say that he had protected the incense burner very well, and there was no problem except that he was almost successfully ambushed by Uchiha Madara just now.
But the next second, he noticed the problem.
"The incense burner... is extinguished?"
That's right, although the incense burner in his hand was intact, the incense that should have been burning inside had gone out.
And it looked like it might have been a little while, even the remaining smoke had dissipated.
"What's going on?"
Senju Hashirama panicked.
"I really took care to protect it!"
He has never been one to look for faults in others, and this time is no exception.
Instead, Uchiha Madara narrowed his eyes and looked at Kakuzu dangerously:
"What did you do?"
"How can this be called a means?"
Kakuzu laughed quietly.
"Although we announced that this incense burner can burn for 24 hours, we did not say that these 24 hours are calculated from the moment the game starts."
The corners of Kakuzu's eyes curved up with laughter, and his whole body exuded a sense of satisfaction that his evil plan had succeeded.
Uchiha Madara and Senju Hashirama were stunned for a moment, then recalled the 'conditions' announced by Miss Ugetsu at the beginning.
[Whoever extinguishes the incense burner within the time frame loses - of course, if neither side can achieve the winning conditions within 24 hours, both sides lose.]
That’s right, she said within 24 hours, but she didn’t say when the 24 hours would start.
"mean!"
Uchiha Madara was the first to shout.
However, Kakuzu just shrugged.
"Confirming the accuracy and timeliness of intelligence is part of a ninja's job."
The implication is, of course, that no one of you asked or confirmed it… Can you blame us for not telling you?
That's not how ninjas work.
For the ninjas who were resurrected by the Impure World Reincarnation, this is a battle to relieve their dissatisfaction and resentment towards the past.
Whether it is a unprecedented collaboration with a former rival, or taking this opportunity to make up for past regrets.
The same is true for Jiaodu.
Although we can’t blame it all on Hashirama Senju.
But the life of Kakuzu was definitely changed because of him.
Kakuzu knew full well that the real problem lay with the shameless high-ranking officials in the village back then.
But what if there was no Hashirama Senju?
After all, he changed his life, and it can even be said that he reshaped the existence of Kakuzu.
It is impossible to say that Kakuzu has no qualms about Hashirama Senju.
Therefore, this battle was not only an act of relieving the deceased, but also a 'relief' that Kakuzu arranged for himself.
After today, no matter what happens, he can officially say goodbye to the past.
The past should be just like the old ninja world in the past, and will only exist in people’s memories and conversations from now on.
Of course, he would still do it even if he didn't consider himself.
After all, their Yu Yue store is here to serve its users.
You can't let users spend 24 hours with you here, right?
For ninjas, staying up for 24 hours is as natural as breathing, but ordinary tourists can't do that.
Letting tourists become exhausted by a project cannot be considered quality service.
As the party that provides services in exchange for profits, Jiaodu will never leave any loopholes for the other party to find.
In response to Kakuzu's statement, the changes in expressions of Hashirama Senju and Madara Uchiha were quite interesting.
Although the other party was playing tricks and set a trap in the conditions.
But strictly speaking, it was indeed their mistake not to confirm the time and the status of the incense burner.
Although it was difficult to accept this ending, Hashirama Senju quickly admitted his mistake.
“…I am old.”
He sighed and shook his head.
If it were in the past, he would definitely not make such an elementary mistake.
So Kakuzu turned his gaze back to Uchiha Madara's face.
——Even Hashirama Senju has admitted it, what about you?
Uchiha Madara's expression was solemn and murderous.
For him who likes to fight honestly, this approach is undoubtedly foolish.
But just as Hashirama Senju said.
It was their negligence not to confirm it in advance.
That was their problem as ninjas.
There is no other excuse.
Seeing that Uchiha Madara didn't say anything, Kakuzu assumed that the two of them agreed to this ending.
"Then I declare that this red and white competition is over - the winner is the organizer!"
The first and so far only Red and White Tournament in the Ninja World came to an end with an unexpected ending.
Although the ending was full of drama, the wonderful process still made people scream with excitement.
The ending in which no one's first generation gets into trouble or becomes the loser is acceptable to all the ninja villages.
Therefore, when dinner time comes, the atmosphere among people is very harmonious and friendly.
For dinner, Yu Yue chose a non-traditional buffet style.
In addition to creating a more relaxed atmosphere, it can also effectively provide cover for the first generation of reincarnation.
After all, a buffet is not like the traditional model where a whole set of meals is placed on the table for one person, and you can tell at a glance whether you want to eat it or not.
Faced with this feast of delicious food, the young people were flattered at first, but soon they let go and began to enjoy the meal in the relaxed atmosphere of the buffet.
The ninjas from the Hidden Mist Village are fine, but those from other places, especially the ninjas from the Hidden Iwa Village and the Hidden Kusanagi Village, rarely get to see so many large and delicious seafoods.
After all, no matter how fast the logistics is, fresh food is still very time-sensitive.
Of course, except for the Sand Village.
The wealthy Sand Village has its own special fresh food line.
New things from all over the world will go directly to Sand Village via this special line.
The price is a bit high, but does their Sand Village look like they are short of this little money?
With money in hand, we will naturally let the villagers live a better life.
This move by the Sand Village was quite shocking in the entire ninja world, and other ninja villages have also been complaining about it.
It’s just that the Sand Village has indeed made a lot of money in the past few years and is very wealthy.
They...they really had no other choice.
After all, you can't say that others make money but don't let the villagers enjoy it, right?
That doesn't make sense.
So the ninjas from other ninja villages could only complain a few words and then try to find ways to make more money.
Sooner or later, they will be just as rich!
Just follow Miss Ugetsu.
——You can make money by cooperating with the Ugetsu Store. No ninja now doubts this.
Miss Yu Yue’s planning and the Yu Yue store project.
No matter how strange or incredible it looks, it is the golden hen that lays golden eggs, and the code of wealth is wealth.
In short, as long as they follow Miss Ugetsuki, one day they will become the second or third Sand Village.
Wealth!
Of course, there are also some who are not so happy.
Behind the young people who were happily eating and drinking, someone was staring at them, who seemed to be completely unaware of the impending crisis. He began to think about how to deal with these ignorant brats.
He can still laugh after causing such a big mess.
Just wait and see how I deal with you when I get back.
Maybe it's because the sight is too lethal.
Several of the young people who were still eating and drinking shuddered violently.
What's going on.
They touched the back of their necks where the hair stood on end, and were a little confused for a moment.
...It's quite warm on this boat, why do I suddenly feel a chill?
It was like someone suddenly stuffed a piece of ice into my neck.
However, they looked around and did not notice anything wrong - after all, this was a 'celebration banquet', and there were familiar faces around.
also
Maybe it’s the result of eating too much ice before.
The young people looked at each other and finally decided to find some hot soup to drink.
If one bowl is not enough, drink another one. It can always drive away the cold!
The teenagers came to terms with it, but the faces of the senior executives who were staring at them became even uglier.
Not to mention that he can be so cheerful even after getting into trouble.
He didn't even notice his own obvious murderous intent.
If you are this slow, you should stop being ninjas and just go home and farm.
At least I don’t have to worry about embarrassing myself outside.
Forget about eating, I'm so angry that I'm about to get full.
The elders of each family stared at their younger generations angrily, little knowing that at this moment, they were also being watched by others.
"It's really dynamic - what is this mode called? Buffet?"
Senju Hashirama raised his hand and built a shed in front of him, looking at the lively scene in the hall on the first floor from the second floor.
"Yes, it's a buffet."
"Compared to traditional dining, we think this relaxed atmosphere can help people get out of their previous sheriff's mood."
Uchiha Shisui on the side responded with a smile.
“This world is really full of ingenuity.”
Senju Hashirama shook his head.
For a moment, I didn't know whether I should lament that the world was changing too fast or that they had fallen too far behind the times.
Of course, it's always a good thing.
The world is moving forward, constantly and continuously towards a better direction, and that would make him wake up smiling in his dreams.
At this moment, Uchiha Shisui looked around again.
"Excuse me, Master Tobirama..."
"Ah, Tobirama's words."
As Senju Hashirama was speaking, he suddenly laughed.
"As for him, he probably hasn't come to terms with the reason for his failure yet... He's probably reflecting on himself there."
He looked to the left and then to the right, then he carefully leaned close to Uchiha Shisui's ear and whispered:
"Don't think that Tobirama always looks like winning and losing are commonplace. He actually cares about these things a lot."
Of course, rather than saying "I don't accept failure", it would be better to say "I can't accept this kind of failure".
It's not because of any irresistible force, nor because the enemy is too powerful.
It was simply because I didn't check carefully enough that the problem went wrong from the beginning.
Slip.
Based on what Hashirama Senju knows about his younger brother, he will have to be autistic for quite a long time.
Maybe he won't be able to .
“I see.”
"That's right, so you don't have to worry too much about him, Shisui - when he figures it out, he'll naturally come out."
Although he was his younger brother, Hashirama Senju did not deliberately show any intention of caring for him or comforting him.
——It would be better to say that even if I went there at this time, it would be easy to irritate him, and he would be driven out in anger and shame.
Senju Hashirama has experienced similar things too many times and is very experienced.
After all, they are brothers, so Uchiha Shisui chose to trust Senju Hashirama's judgment.
"Then we won't bother you for now."
"That's right, just leave him alone."
——However, what he didn't know was that at this moment, Tobirama Senju was not alone in the room. He was with his former enemy.
Senju Tobirama: "..."
Uchiha Madara: "..."
Other ninjas present: "..."
Although there were several well-known and famous ninjas gathered in the room, no one spoke.
There was hardly even any eye contact.
The whole room was so quiet that you could hear a pin drop.
Kakuzu is okay as a former contemporary.
As juniors, Orochimaru and Hiruzen felt a little embarrassed.
Although he is also a famous ninja of the contemporary era.
But neither Orochimaru nor Higurashi is the arrogant and complacent type of person who says, "That's right, I am the best in the world."
On the contrary, these two people are usually quite humble.
Most of the rare strengths are in tasks or scientific research work that he has undertaken.
But no one is talking now, and no one is talking about the projects they are specialized in.
The two of them felt a little uncomfortable.
——It felt a bit like being trapped between several ferocious beasts.
If you can't win in a fight, it's even more nonsense to say that you understand.
Even if they have no intention of 'eating' themselves, surviving in this crack is not a good idea after all.
Just at this moment, the sound of the door opening broke the deadlock.
The eyes of everyone present were almost simultaneously focused on the open door.
Outside the door, Yu Yue was walking in with Scorpion and Kabuto Yakushi.
"Sorry, sorry for the wait."
She came in, apologizing.
Then he signaled to Pharmacist Kabuto to distribute the thick documents to the people present.
“Thank you very much for taking the time to come.”
After a brief greeting, Yu Yue got straight to the point.
“These are the development projects that are currently bottlenecked in the Rainy Moon Store, as well as some plans for new projects in the future.”
Hearing Yu Yue's words, some people raised their eyebrows, while others raised their hands to take the information in front of them.
After all, it sounds like this has nothing to do with some of them?
What's the point of looking for us, the long-gone ninjas, to deal with the matter of your Yuyue Store?
Especially these projects, such as "Star in the Sky" and "World of Moonlight Reading"...
Wait, Tsukuyomi World???
However, before anyone could react and speak, Yu Yue was heard continuing.
"I know you all have many questions in your mind, but these projects are all important projects related to the Ugetsu Store and the future of the Ninja World."
"I also know that it is a bit presumptuous to come to you like this, because I have encountered some technical problems and I need someone to solve them."
"Let's not talk about the Sky Star project for now. "
Senju Tobirama was the first to put down the thick stack of information.
"These others, such as Paradise and Tsukuyomi World."
He narrowed his eyes.
"Why do you want to find me for these things?"
Do you really think that just because I worked with Uchiha Madara once, we can put aside our past grudges?
"That's because you are all the strongest experts alive."
Yu Yue said affirmatively.
"If you all don't have a solution, then no one else in the world can solve these problems."
This statement makes it hard to refuse.
The people present, as the backbones of various fields, have heard the words of trust many times.
But there has never been anyone like Yu Yue who said things so bluntly and so directly.
Especially considering that the other party has projects that have impacted the world.
Then if I really do nothing, it seems unreasonable...
Although I am already dead, strictly speaking I have nothing to do with this world.
But after all,
The village that I loved and the children that I tried so hard to protect are still here, right?
What are the ninjas particularly good at?
That's probably self-persuasion.
Whether it is a good thing or a bad thing, they can always convince themselves quickly after grasping a point.
At least at this time, Senju Tobirama was a little shaken.
It’s not just because of the compliments, but mainly because I feel that this matter concerns the future and I have to help.
Just read the world this month...
Because he had been choked several times in a row, and he had also experienced the pleasure of flying with a sword... No, that's not right. In short, he had confirmed the threatening nature of the Tsukuyomi world.
This time, Senju Tobirama did not immediately come out to deny it.
It's just that he remains skeptical as to whether this project needs to continue.
Especially whether or not to participate is a question that requires careful choice...
Senju Tobirama had doubts, and Uchiha Madara naturally had some too.
To be honest, the reason I agreed to create this Tsukuyomi world was mostly for the sake of proof.
Proving that his plan for the Tsukuyomi world was perfect and there were no problems.
Everyone, regardless of gender, age or status, can find happiness in it.
Whether it is the illusion based on their own consciousness, or the completely original world as Yu Yue said.
Nothing is impossible as long as he wants.
But now we have to treat it as a project that remains alone in the world.
The Sharingan is not something to play with.
Due to many concerns, neither of them spoke immediately.
Seeing this, Kakuzu blinked.
"I'm fine with that."
He said as he looked towards Ugetsu.
"But I think there is something wrong with the direction Ms. Ugetsu is seeking help from."
"What's the problem?"
Yu Yue asked in a good-tempered manner.
"You should ask Senju Hashirama about these questions."
"Hashirama... sir?"
"Yes."
Kakuzu nodded.
"Although Mr. Hashirama is not very good at these things, he is not completely incapable of them. Besides, it will be better to choose someone like Mr. Hashirama who is willing to try, rather than someone who cannot do it from the beginning."
Kakuzu certainly didn't think that Hashirama Senju could really do these things.
do.
But if you want to get the two people present to move, Hashirama Senju is an indispensable and important component.
At the beginning...
Can't do it?
Judging from the expressions of Uchiha Madara and Senju Tobirama, Kakuzu knew that his words had worked.
"Who do you think can't do it?"
"Ha, whoever is the winner will be the winner."
The voices of Uchiha Madara and Senju Tobirama sounded again one after another.
And they fit together perfectly.
——Are these two really mortal enemies?
This question flashed through Yu Yue's mind again.
Putting aside other things, just the tacit understanding in speaking is something that most people can’t answer.
After the two finished speaking, they turned and looked at each other.
Lightning flashed between the two again.
"Oh."
"snort."
Although the two did not quarrel, the tension gradually spread.
"Some people better have some self-awareness."
"It's rare that you can speak sensible words - that's right, it's best not to get involved in things that you can't understand from the beginning."
A smile appeared on Uchiha Madara's lips.
"Because you won't be defeated in the end and won't even have an excuse."
"you--"
How could Tobirama Senju not know that the other party was talking about the Tsukuyomi world, that is, the Sharingan.
In fact, when it comes to the research on the Sharingan, Senju Tobirama is definitely one of the top three people besides Uchiha.
It can even be said that he knows more about the Sharingan than many of the younger generation of Uchiha.
But those are mostly theories and coping methods. As for the actual usage and operation methods...that is indeed beyond the scope.
This is like asking outsiders to understand Hashirama Senju's Wood Release.
It’s not that I don’t understand the truth, but understanding and being able to do it are two completely different things.
But Senju Tobirama thought that this was not his problem. As long as he was given enough information and enough time, he would definitely be able to complete his research on the Sharingan and the world of Tsukuyomi.
So he said:
"It's hard to say whether I will fail or not. I'm afraid that some people are worried that they will be discovered for doing something wrong, so they dare not let others interfere."
He retorted.
"After all, as long as you don't let others join in, you can use it all."
You don't understand, so you use it as an excuse."
If people are not allowed to participate, doesn’t that mean there is a problem?
If you want to talk about what makes people angry, then apart from his eldest brother, Senju Tobirama thinks he has never lost to anyone.
"…I said."
Looking at the two people who were at loggerheads, Higurashi, who had been trying hard to reduce his presence, suddenly poked Orochimaru, who was once his old teammate.
"So the Second Generation Master is this kind of person..."
Almost all of their generation grew up listening to the legends of the second and first generations.
In the story, these two are both amazing people who are so great that they can shake the world and make ghosts cry.
They are the object of admiration and worship of all children.
But now that I've seen the real person...
How should I put it? It really makes me feel a little complicated.
"You'll get used to it."
As the disciple of the third generation, Orochimaru is somewhat used to it.
After all, his teacher, the famous 'Doctor of the Ninja World', the Third Hokage, had done many shameful things in private.
He had a deep understanding that reputation does not equal self.
Of course, if it were in the past, he might still be somewhat disillusioned with the Second Generation Hokage before him.
After all, this is the second generation Hokage, a talented man who has developed countless ninjutsu that are still beneficial to people today.
For those who do research, he is like .
But now, thinking about the future research progress, he just thought very coldly whether these two people could be useful and where they could be useful... He even worried that if they continued like this, it would hinder his own research progress.
Orochimaru felt depressed when he thought of his two teammates who were disorganized, undisciplined and procrastinating all day long.
Scientific research requires rigor and efficiency.
If there were a few more people like Jiraiya or Tsunade, the work would be endless.
"but……"
Beiluohu was obviously not used to it yet.
After all, he was his former idol, and his reputation was so great that it shook the entire ninja world and he could basically stop a child from crying at night, Uchiha Madara.
These two people...
"Rather than being disillusioned, you should worry about the project at hand first."
Orochimaru touched his conscience, as he had not been promoted much, and gave a kind reminder.
"If it's the same when we meet them..."
“…”
Well, I don’t care about idols or not at all.
Beiluohu calmed down on the spot.
Compared to whether the idol's reputation has collapsed, the job at hand is more important.
After all, this is what you use to support your family and realize your life value.
Then Biliuhu also started to worry.
If that's the case, what should I do?
After all, he is the second-generation master. He can't urge him on or even reprimand him harshly like he treats his interns.
To be honest, Beiliuhu is not a bad-tempered person.
But when it comes to research, there is no room for sloppiness or negligence, so his requirements are naturally much more stringent.
Young people are not rigorous enough and tend to take things for granted... In this case, it is inevitable that they will be blamed.
In comparison, the situation with Scorpion and Kabuto Yakushi was much calmer.
The former crossed his arms and looked nonchalant - of course, in reality he really didn't care much.
Among these projects, the one that is most closely related to him is Sky Star.
But he has his own ideas for the Sky Star project. Although there are many problems that cannot be solved for the time being, after all, he has the foundation of the Ocean Star and Desert Star projects. He believes that he will always find a way in the future.
So it doesn’t matter whether you have the help of these people or not.
The latter's eyes kept rolling around, but because of the glasses blocking his view, no one could see his "bad intentions".
Therefore, when the young man spoke, no one really took him seriously.
I only heard him say:
"If you two have any concerns or worries, why don't you come and take a look inside the Ugetsu store?"
People looked over and saw the young man clasping his hands as if he was a little shy, with a shy smile.
"You two are both world-famous, great ninjas... It's normal for you to have concerns about our work."
"In that case, how about I take you all to visit the interior of the Ugetsu store and take a look before making a decision... What do you two think?"
Yakushi Dou did not mention the conflict between the two, nor did he flatter them again.
Instead, he used a pair of kind eyes to sincerely invite you two to visit.
Seeing how sincere he was, Uchiha Madara and Senju Tobirama naturally didn't want to continue their previous conflict.
After all, that's their problem.
The children don't matter.
Besides, the two of them were actually quite curious about what exactly the work content of this "Yu Yue Store" was.
On the surface, I have seen a lot of the impact brought by Yu Yue Store. When I was on the moon, I did cooperate with Yu Yue and felt her planning and execution capabilities.
But when it comes to the work at 'Ugetsu Shoten', what kind of work is involved and what the workflow is like?
But they don't know.
"Oh well."
Uchiha Madara nodded.
“I also want to see how good it is.”
Senju Tobirama also agreed to his proposal.
If they want to let us do research, then we have to first see what kind of environment we can be given - if these people are laymen, they will have nothing.
Then when he refuses, he will be able to find a reason other than Uchiha Madara.
"OK!"
Yakushi Kabuto took a step forward in joy, like a child who had received an unexpected surprise.
"I will explain it to you two adults in detail, so that you can see our style and experience the employee culture of our 'Yuyue Store'!"
Especially the latter one.
The boy's smile became even more enthusiastic.
That's a must, you have to experience it carefully. !