tkworld Chapter 901 Just teasing without actually doing anything isn't impressive.
Chapter 901 Just teasing without actually doing anything isn't impressive.
as predicted,
Shortly after Uchiha Gin returned to the village, a bombshell announcement shook the ninja world: Iwagakure, together with Kumogakure, officially declared war on Amegakure.
In order to teach his neighboring country a lesson for its fickle nature and to avenge his own defeat, Onoki, having fully recuperated, chose to personally lead the expedition, determined to take Amegakure in one fell swoop.
Just as the ninja world was in an uproar, Sunagakure and Konoha simultaneously issued high-profile statements, resolutely defending the national sovereignty, unity, and territorial integrity of the Land of Rain. In order to protect the rare peace in the ninja world, they will send troops to fully support Amegakure in defending their homeland.
Thus, in Konoha Year 37, the largest war since the end of the Warring States period, involving the most countries, officially began.
early morning,
Konoha streets,
The war between ninjas didn't seem to affect the daily lives of ordinary people; the bustling crowds stretched as far as the eye could see, filled with the sounds of vendors hawking their wares and haggling over prices.
"Boss, why did you raise the price again? I remember it wasn't this price yesterday!"
"It's not that I didn't want to sell at the previous price, it's that I really couldn't even break even!"
Aside from some street vendors complaining about the recent increase in wholesale prices, ordinary people continue to live their simple and peaceful lives.
In the crowd, Uchiha Gin, dressed in a loose blue yukata, lay with his hands on his pillow, his lifeless eyes scanning the surroundings for anything interesting.
As if infected by the lively atmosphere of the marketplace around him, he yawned and subconsciously wanted to sigh at the peaceful world.
"Ha~ Today is another relatively peaceful day."
He was only halfway through his sentence when he suddenly remembered Little Tuan Tuan, who was still fighting on the front lines in the Land of Rain. He then clicked his tongue in a sigh.
"Curly-haired baboon! Can you hurry up?"
A vibrant figure ahead noticed that Uchiha Gin was dawdling and immediately urged him on loudly.
"Come on~ come on~"
Seeing Senju Itama's face full of resentment, Uchiha Gin quickened his pace to catch up.
"It's not easy for neighbors to move in, so we must get along well with them."
After giving the leisurely Uchiha Gin a sidelong glance, Senju Itama turned his gaze to the flower shop that had just opened in front of him, and began selecting bouquets suitable for gifting through the window.
"Why buy flowers? In my opinion, it's more practical to go to a handmade pastry shop and buy two bags of pastries."
Uchiha Gin glanced at Yamanaka Inoichi, who was helping out in the shop, and couldn't help but mutter a disapproving comment under his breath.
"Can't you put your mind to this?"
"Snacks? What snacks? You've thought it through?"
"hiss"
Seeing Uchiha Gin's nonchalant attitude, as if he hadn't heard a word he said, Senju Itama suppressed the urge to punch him and pushed open the door of the mountain flower shop.
"Welcome, Grandpa Lightsilver?"
Wearing a small apron, Yamanaka Ino turned around to greet the person who had just entered the room. Upon seeing the door open, he was surprised to find that it was Uchiha Gin, whom he hadn't seen in a long time. A shy smile immediately appeared on his handsome face.
"Impressive, Haiyi. You're already familiar with the family business at such a young age. It seems the position of clan leader of the mountain clan is rightfully yours."
Uchiha Gin casually plucked a chrysanthemum and smelled it. Disappointed at not finding the fragrance he had imagined, he pouted and turned to wink at Yamanaka Inoichi with a mocking look. His words left the introverted teenager speechless.
"The title of clan chief is too early for me, isn't it?"
“Mr. Yin, please stop teasing Haiyi. The reason we asked him to come and help is because all the adults in our family have been conscripted to the front lines.”
At that moment, a graceful figure dressed in an elegant kimono stood up from the flower bushes, a hint of reproach on her still charming face.
"Long time no see, Minako! You look even younger than the last time we met. From behind, I thought you were a young lady from a wealthy family!"
Upon seeing a familiar face, Uchiha Gin raised his hand in greeting with a broad smile.
"Hehe~ Mr. Yin is really good with words."
Minako covered her mouth and chuckled softly. Her large, almond-shaped eyes were full of charm, and every smile and gesture made the surrounding flowers pale in comparison. Judging from her appearance alone, one would never guess that she was a woman over fifty.
Her contemporaries, such as Sarutobi Sasuke, are now all gray-haired and wrinkled. Among them, Kenichi Shimura, who suffers from high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and high blood sugar, has lost all his teeth and has to painfully give up his favorite pork head meat.
Minako Yamamoto's current condition is entirely thanks to a Wood Release artifact that Uchiha Gin sold to her at a low price years ago, which nourishes her body and replenishes her vitality.
Drawing his gaze away from the vibrant green stool at her feet, radiating a rich sense of life, Uchiha Gin handed her the chrysanthemum he had just picked, a glint of silver in his eyes as he revealed his teeth.
"A fine sword is for a hero, and fresh flowers are for a beautiful woman."
"A generous gift of 1000 taels."
"Uh"
Gin Uchiha, who was about to put on a show of deep affection, froze upon hearing this. Looking at Minako Yamamoto, whose smile was growing even wider, he pursed his lips and put the chrysanthemum back in its place.
"A single chrysanthemum costs 1000? Why don't you just rob someone?"
"Minako milk".
Upon the arrival of the elder, Inoichi, as if seeing a savior, immediately scurried behind Minako Yamazaki, muttering softly,
"Haiyi, how many times have I told you to call me 'sister' in public?"
Before he could finish speaking, he was glared at fiercely by Minako Yamamoto, whose face had turned from sunny to stormy, which made the already somewhat withdrawn child tremble with fear.
"Minako, do you have any flowers that you can give to your neighbor?"
Senju Itama was already used to Uchiha Gin's behavior and showed no signs of anger or jealousy. Instead, he smiled and took Gin's hand.
She had known Minako for decades and knew who to be wary of and who not to be wary of.
"Neighbor? I recommend the red tulips. A new batch just arrived today. I can give you a 20% discount if you want them."
Minako nodded thoughtfully upon hearing this, her gaze falling upon the delicate, vibrant red tulips in the shop.
Tulips represent elegance and nobility, making them suitable gifts for people who pursue a high quality of life. Since he was able to become Uchiha Gin's neighbor, he must also be someone who values a high quality of life.
Speaking of this, we must mention Konoha's booming real estate industry.
As is widely known, Gin Uchiha's house was built in a sparsely populated area far from the clan's territory; that location was considered relatively remote in the village before.
As the village developed, the speed of infrastructure expansion was astonishing, and the central area soon became overcrowded, forcing the village to expand outwards.
For example, a few years ago, the area around the Uchiha Gin family's residence, which was originally a desolate, barren place, was actually leased by the renowned Land of Waves Real Estate.
After a period of massive construction, schools, hospitals, commercial streets, and other amenities sprang up like mushrooms after rain, transforming the area into Konoha's most bustling CBD, causing land prices to skyrocket several times over.
Even so, it still attracted a large number of middle-class families who value quality of life to purchase properties.
"Curly-haired baboon, what do you think?"
After circling the area filled with elegant red tulips several times, Senju Itama grew increasingly satisfied with the sight.
"You decide what to do, but I still think snacks are more substantial."
Uchiha Gin knew very well that Senju Itama was simply informing him, not seeking his opinion.
"Then this is the one I've decided on, Minako. Please wrap it up for me, thank you!"
bang-
Welcome back next time!
Watching the figures of Senju Itama and his departing figure, a barely perceptible bitterness flashed across Minako Yamamoto's otherwise composed, businesslike smile.
"Grandma Minako, do you have feelings for Grandpa Gin?"
Although young, Yamanaka Inoichi possessed exceptional Yin Release talent and instantly detected the inexplicable fluctuation in Yamanaka Minako's emotions. Puzzled, he blinked and cautiously asked...
"Call me sister."
"But there are no outsiders here now?"
Glancing at the bewildered Yamanaka Inoichi, Minako Yamanaka's lips curled slightly, as if recalling some fond memories. "When there are no outsiders, you should call me 'Miss'."
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On the street,
Holding a red tulip, Senju Itama tilted his head, looking up at Uchiha Gin beside him with a languid expression, his tone full of curiosity.
"Curly-haired baboon, I remember you used to call Minako 'little sister' all the time, why are you so reserved now?"
"I was young and naive back then, and I didn't have a sense of boundaries."
Uchiha Gin shrugged. He had long since shed his naivety, reined in his damned charm, and become a benchmark for mature men in Konoha.
Senju Itama rolled his eyes so hard they flew off his cheeks.
You think you know anything about boundaries?
You never mentioned that word when you were pulling down my pants back then.
"Payne BBQ Restaurant Grand Opening Special! Buy one plate, get one free, and receive a free gift upon entering the restaurant!"
"Uh?"
Gin Uchiha, who was enduring Senju Itama's glare, suddenly stopped in his tracks and looked in the direction of the advertisement coming from not far away, his eyes filled with strange expressions.
"Hmm? He actually dared to open a shop between BBQ Q and Da Lang BBQ. This Payne is something else."
Senju Itama also stopped and followed Uchiha Gin's gaze. He noticed that this newly opened barbecue restaurant had chosen a location right between the two most popular barbecue restaurants in Konoha. His face showed not only curiosity but also pity.
"Curly-haired baboon, wanna bet me how long this shop will stay open?"
Senju Itama nudged Uchiha Gin, who was standing still beside him, and chuckled as he teased.
"Even if all the surrounding shops go out of business, he will never go out of business."
Uchiha Gin looked at the orange-haired boy enthusiastically greeting passersby at the shop entrance and said with a confident expression,
In the midst of the Great Conquest, only Payne endures.
"Ha, you have that much confidence in this store?"
His words completely confused Senju Itama. Could it be that this shop has some kind of secret recipe?
Jiraiya, who was helping out in the store at that moment, saw the two people who had stopped to look around from afar. He quickly snatched a stack of coupons from Yahiko's hand and appeared in front of Uchiha Gin in the blink of an eye.
"Grandpa Yin, Sister Banzi, welcome to our store!"
"Little Jiraiya, do you own this shop?"
Taking the coupon from the other party, Senju Itama curiously looked at Jiraiya, who was dressed as a waiter. She remembered that this kid was working for Root. How come he started a side business?
"That's it."
Jiraiya rubbed his nose, a happy smile spreading across his rugged face.
This shop was opened specifically for the owner's wife. Since they're family, it's practically his shop.
"When are you planning to invite us to your wedding?"
Uchiha Gin chuckled and put his arm around Jiraiya's shoulder, then playfully nudged his ribs with his elbow.
"A wedding banquet? Jiraiya, you're finally marrying Hijiri?"
Senju Itama's expression changed drastically upon hearing this, staring at the embarrassed Jiraiya with disbelief in his eyes.
"Sister Banzi, please don't joke with me. How could I possibly marry Beiruhu?"
"What? You bastard who started this relationship and then abandoned it, did you end up choosing Orochimaru?"
"I would never marry that stinky snake!"
Jiraiya nearly shook his head violently, but even as he said this, he subconsciously imagined Hiruko wearing a white kimono and Orochimaru in a lace halter wedding dress.
No, he couldn't think about it anymore; he was actually starting to feel attracted to someone.
"You old rascal, are you slacking off again?"
Just as Jiraiya was overwhelmed with mixed feelings, Yahiko, who hadn't returned for a long time, came over.
"Is this your son? Why didn't you tell us you had a son?"
Staring intently at Yahiko's dumbfounded expression, Senju Itama showed absolutely no doubt about the genetic connection between Yahiko and Jiraiya.
"Um... I've been busy with the shop lately, didn't Grandpa Yin tell you?"
Jiraiya scratched his head sheepishly, then reached out and pulled Yahiko, who was dressed in a small-sized waiter's uniform, in front of Senju Itama.
"Yahiko, this is Grandpa Gin's girlfriend, why don't you say hello?"
Grandpa Yin's girlfriend?
Yahiko looked Senju Itama and Uchiha Gin up and down, his large eyes filled with doubt.
This black and white one is so big, how come it's different from what Xiao Nan's dad described?
When Uchiha Gin went to the Land of Rain, he was accompanied by Hikaru and Konan. Konan, who had met them once, naturally regarded Uchiha Hikaru as his benefactor's other half.
However, he was unaware that Gin Uchiha's other half was over 100 million.
"Hello grandma."
"Boom!"
"Hey~ what are you doing?"
Yahiko, who was suddenly struck hard, covered his head and looked at Senju Itama, whose forehead veins were bulging, with tears in his eyes. Jiraiya, who was beside him, was so frightened that he dared not say a word and subtly retreated behind his adopted son to show his disassociation.
"Call my sister."
"You clearly belong to Grandpa Yin."
"You still have to call me 'older sister'!"
In the end, under the threat of the iron fist, Yahiko cleverly changed his tune, thus avoiding becoming a Buddha with a head full of bumps.
Who came up with the name of your shop?
Uchiha Gin finally couldn't suppress his curiosity. He pointed to the large characters for "Pain" on the shop sign and asked with wide eyes, "..."
"It was that kid Yahiko who came up with it."
Jiraiya comforted his tearful son, giving Uchiha Gin an answer he had expected, albeit with a helpless expression.
He knew the meaning of the name Pain, but he couldn't resist Yahiko's desperate pleas.
Uchiha Gin took a deep look at the young rice-carrying god, and after a moment he suddenly smiled. Perhaps this is what is called timeline convergence?
The Pain who intended to inflict pain upon the entire ninja world in the original timeline can only become a barbecue chef here, using fiery seasonings to make his guests experience the agony on their tongues.
"Then I wish your business will flourish and your chain stores will spread throughout the entire ninja world."
Thank you for your kind words!
As they were about to part, Jiraiya seemed to suddenly remember something, and while rubbing Yahiko's head, his expression turned slightly serious.
"Grandpa Gintoki, my teacher wants me, Tsunade, and Orochimaru to work in the Anbu. Do you have any good suggestions?"
"My advice is not to go; I wouldn't even be a dog in the Dark Guard."
Uchiha Gin curled his lip. It seemed that Danzo's promotion had spurred Hiruzen Sarutobi into action. This puppet Hokage, whose power was being usurped by Senju Hisama, who was ruling from behind the scenes, was finally trying to do something to assert his presence.
"That's the same answer we gave the teacher."
Jiraiya nodded in agreement. The Anbu had little pay, few days off, and lots of work; they even had to pay out of pocket for missions. They were far less capable than a single member of his former employer, Root.
"So how did you refuse?"
Hiruzen Sarutobi was, after all, their mentor, so it wouldn't be right for him to refuse them without a proper reason.
"Hehe, we've already submitted our application to Tobirama-sama to become the Jonin leading the team, but we simply don't have the time to also handle our Anbu duties." (End of Chapter)