harleyscars Why does Chapter 124 have such a sour smell?
Why does Chapter 124 have such a sour smell?
"Damn it, damn it, damn it! Where did things go wrong? How did they reconcile so quickly? And not a single brother died?" A mass of black, unidentified liquid was rapidly writhing in a dark ravine, with low curses occasionally emanating from its depths.
He simply couldn't understand why groups that had been hostile to each other for centuries had suddenly reconciled. He had thought that, no matter how much reconciliation seemed to be on the horizon, it would definitely take several more years. But now, plans couldn't keep up with changes, and all arrangements would likely have to be scrapped and started all over again!
"Damn it! You didn't even activate the Kaleidoscope after the fight, what a waste!" The black liquid spun rapidly, as if trying to drill a hole in the ground. "And Yu Yi, I'm really going to make your life miserable! You and your descendants are all my nemesis!"
After fretting for a while, the black liquid calmed down a bit.
The Feathered Clan, originally planned to be wiped out in this battle, miraculously survived. Although he was anxious, he hadn't panicked yet...
"Hehehe, you're still such an adorable little one... and you've already become the clan leader, carrying the weight of your entire clan. Let me help you end your troubles sooner..."
After a strange cry, the black liquid instantly seeped into the ground and disappeared completely into the cave.
He's now going to other countries to see if there's any chance to stir up trouble again in the situation they've finally managed to stabilize...
......
Everything in Konoha Village seemed so peaceful.
Although it was late autumn, the sun was still shining brightly, and the clouds in the sky were being blown about by a gentle breeze, as if they were free from all worries.
Over the past two months, the construction of Konoha Village has taken initial shape. Standing at the highest point where Iwagao is scheduled to be built, one can see the three major clans arranged in a neat and orderly fashion around the very center of the village.
The entire leaf extends outward from below the Iwagao Mountain peak, presenting a fan-shaped, spreading layout.
Recently, more and more families have joined. Apart from the Sarutobi clan, which was the first to join, several other families, large and small, have joined Konoha one after another.
However, there is one exception...
The Shimura clan was originally about as strong as the Sarutobi clan, but for some reason, Madara Uchiha, one of the leaders of Konoha, refused to agree.
If you ask why... there's no reason, it's just that we want them to be left until the end.
Inside the Hokage Building, the office has been renovated. Instead of the original desk, the Hokage's office now has three desks.
At this moment, Madara Uchiha was sitting at the table, listening impatiently to Hashirama's rambling...
"Ban, why don't we agree? After all, almost all the big and small clans have joined us now, and it's not good for us to keep blocking the Shimura clan, is it?" Hashirama asked Madara in a consultative tone, looking at him with a pleading expression.
Ban simply turned his head away, frowning and waving his hand impatiently: "Alright, alright, next week for sure, next week for sure!"
"Hey, how many 'next week's' have passed already? I don't know what you're thinking..." Hashirama shrugged, not trying to force the issue.
Ban's eyes lowered slightly, his mind replaying the words his younger brother, Yan Yi, had said to him...
"Brother Madara! No matter what, the Shimura clan must be the last to join! Please believe me!"
Recalling the serious expression on Yan Yi's face when he said those words, Ban also decided to completely trust his younger brother's judgment, even though he didn't know why.
After a moment of silence, Madara suddenly changed the subject, saying somewhat awkwardly, "Hashirama... come with me to the Rocky Peak to clear my head..."
"Hmm? Aban, you want to go again? Haha, sure, I want to go and see how the village is doing lately!"
Hashirama immediately forgot about their previous conversation, walked up to Madara, and unceremoniously took Madara's hand...
"Hehe, let's go!" Hashirama chuckled foolishly, completely oblivious to his intimate gestures.
Madara's eyelids twitched, and somewhat embarrassed, he jumped off the table, brushed Hashirama's hand away, and muttered, "How disgusting! We're both so old, and we're still pulling and tugging at each other like this... What kind of behavior is this..."
Hashirama was taken aback, then immediately brought his face close to Madara's and stared at him for two seconds...
"Hiss... What are you doing!" Ban jumped in surprise and quickly took a step back.
"Ban...do you hate me like this...?"
"Huh?"
Madara was speechless. From his perspective, Hashirama's expression became increasingly aggrieved, and he eventually sat on the ground hugging his knees and started to moan.
"I said... can you change this habit of getting depressed all the time?" Ban said, rubbing his forehead.
Hashirama seemed not to hear Madara's words, and simply remained seated, huddled together, muttering to himself...
"Ban hates me... Waaah... Ban hates me..."
Seeing Hashirama's expression, Madara's breath caught in his throat... He really didn't know what to do; every time Hashirama pulled this stunt, he would inexplicably soften...
"Uh... Hashirama...?" Madara called out tentatively.
"Bandon hates me... Bandon hates me..." Hashirama was still depressed, the black lines on the top of his head almost materializing...
I'm truly impressed!
Madara blushed, walked straight to Hashirama, pulled him up from the ground, and said awkwardly, "Alright, alright! I don't hate you! If you want to help me... then... just help me..."
The last few words were forced out from between his teeth.
He didn't actually dislike Hashirama pulling him along, but for some reason... it just felt awkward! He just couldn't face it honestly, which was very strange!
Hashirama glanced at Madara furtively, but Madara had already turned his face away, his long, slightly frizzy black hair unable to hide the blush on his face...
"Hehe... I knew Ban was the best to me..."
"Hashirama Senju, you..."
Madara was extremely frustrated. He knew perfectly well that Hashirama was just putting on an act for him, yet he had been like a fool, falling for the bait every time! At this rate, he was about to be completely ensnared by Hashirama...
"Haha, don't be angry, Madara, let's go!" Hashirama saw that Madara's patience was about to reach its limit, so he quickly interrupted and smiled awkwardly.
The two left the office side by side, without using any ninjutsu like teleportation, and simply walked slowly and calmly towards the mountain...
As Ban walked halfway up the mountain, he saw the maple leaves falling beside him and the thriving village in the distance, and a slight smile appeared on his lips.
That's great...
Even as Hashirama continued his incessant chatter beside him, maintaining that same goofy grin regardless of whether he responded or not...
The long hair of the two young clan leaders swayed gently in the breeze, creating a harmonious and vibrant scene.
......
In the Hokage's office, Takita had just finished training and remembered that he had left something on his desk that morning. As he pushed open the office door, he couldn't help but frown...
"Huh? What's that sour smell... Has something gone bad?"
Takita looked left and right, but couldn't figure out where the sound was coming from. He racked his brains for a long time but still couldn't understand, so he simply gave up trying...
"Hmm...it's probably just my imagination."