Chapter 34: Hashirama's Grand Ambition

  In the end, Senju Qin didn't dare to touch that roasted rabbit. However, every word Uchiha Ryo said to him left an indelible mark in his heart. What puzzled him most was that Uchiha Ryo chose to let him go even though he knew Senju Qin was from the Senju cn.

  【Shouldn't those who are destined to become enemies be killed resolutely? Why did he spare me? Could it be that he wanted to shake my resolve as a ninja?】

  Thinking of this, Senju Qin couldn't help but let out a bitter ugh. 【No... Thinking like this is overestimating myself. Judging from his appearance, it should be that my self - deprecating remarks amused him, so he spared me. But still, isn't he an Uchiha? Why...】

  "Qin! There you are!"

  Qin was so startled by the voice ringing in his ear that he almost jumped up. However, a palm about the same size as his own firmly held him in pce. The voice came again, "Calm down, calm down. It's me, Hashirama, Hashirama."

  Senju Qin covered his heart that was pounding so hard it seemed about to burst out of his chest. His voice carried a bit of compint, "Really, Lord Hashirama, don't scare me. I'm really a coward..."

  "Don't call me Lord Hashirama. Just call me Hashirama, Hashirama." The young boy with a watermelon - shaped hairstyle had a bright smile. "The cn just called everyone together to talk about the dangerous guys to watch out for on missions. It's a bit of a pity that you missed it... By the way, where did you go this afternoon, Qin?"

  "Huh? I went to the back mountain of Nanka River for training..." Senju Qin shifted his gaze downward. "What did the cn talk about?"

  "Not much. They just mentioned some powerful characters who, if encountered, you're allowed to abandon the mission and run away," Hashirama put his hands behind his head. "But I really didn't expect that Uchiha Ryo, the one we met on the st mission, was unanimously rated as a dangerous person by those seniors, and they all said he was the most dangerous one."

  "Huh?" Senju Qin was taken aback and looked up. "Why do they say so?"

  "Well..." Hashirama folded his arms and looked distressed. "That's what confuses me. Everyone kept saying he was dangerous. But when it came to specific examples, all they could say were words like sly and treacherous."

  "But you've met him, haven't you, Hashirama?" Senju Qin raised his hand to rub the back of his neck, looking a bit uncomfortable. "Even so, can't you give an evaluation?"

  "How should I put it? He's just an Uchiha with very strange behavior. Well, I think all Uchihas are a bit odd and mysterious in this way... Didn't the cn also say? Never try to figure out what crazy people are up to at any time."

  Hashirama turned his head. "Anyway, do you have time tonight, Qin? If so, I'll tell you what I heard this afternoon. What's wrong with you? You look really pale. Did I really scare you that badly just now? If so, I'm really sorry first... Do you want me to accompany you to the medical department?"

  Looking at Hashirama's apologetic expression, Senju Qin stiffened his body and shook his head. "No, it's not you. It's my own Mondai..."

  "Did something happen?"

  "I... I... I'm sorry."

  "It's okay, Qin. If you don't want to talk about it, you don't have to. There's no need to force yourself." Hashirama gently patted Senju Qin on the back. "But if you want to talk ter, you can come to me at any time. As long as I can help, I'll definitely do it."

  Senju Qin's face turned a little paler. He opened his mouth several times but couldn't say a word. Hashirama just quietly stayed by his side, patiently waiting. Just when he was about to change the subject, Senju Qin spoke up.

  "I... I actually saw Uchiha Ryo just now... In an open space upstream of Nanka River."

  Hashirama finally dropped his casual demeanor, and his aura instantly became steady. "...Just now?"

  "Yeah, he occupied the pce where I usually do my training..." Senju Qin nodded slightly. "He hid his aura very well and wasn't wearing any clothes with the cn emblem. So I thought he was a wandering ninja and went to remind him to leave... But when I got closer, I was locked by his killing intent. I didn't even dare to run away at that time..."

  Hashirama's hand on Senju Qin's shoulder tightened slightly. His expression was serious. "Yeah, I understand. I was also locked by his killing intent. Then he said a lot of confusing things..."

  "But he's really strange. He clearly had a killing intent, yet there was no hostility..." Senju Qin lowered his head and unconsciously raised his hand to touch the back of his neck. "In the end, he didn't kill me but sent me back for some inexplicable reason and told me to run away if I met him on the battlefield. Before leaving, he also helped me solve my mental knot...

  I really don't understand now... Hey, Hashirama, what do you think that Uchiha is up to? He didn't kill me but sent me back. Does he think I'm too weak to be worth killing?"

  "Don't say that," Hashirama turned his head and looked at his contemporary. "People aren't objects. Words like 'worth' that are used to measure objects shouldn't be used on people at all. As for what that Uchiha Ryo uttered..."

  Senju Qin looked up and just happened to see Hashirama's twitching lips. He tilted his head in confusion. "What that Uchiha uttered...?"

  "Just ignore it for now." Hashirama's gaze fell in the direction of the Uchiha Cn territory. His expression became a lot more serious. "One day, I'll go find him and ask him face to face...

  Hey, Qin, I have a hunch, a very, very strong hunch.

  That Uchiha Ryo isn't an uncommunicative Uchiha. If our two cns can have an honest talk, maybe our two cns can start the prelude to peace together. By then, people won't have to—"

  "That's way too far - fetched," Senju Qin interrupted Hashirama. "Even if, as you said, the ninja world ushers in peace, it can't be the Senju and the Uchiha who join hands first, right?"

  Considering the current situation, one of our two cns (ryo) will only think about peace after eliminating the other, right?"

  "Why not give it a try? How would we know if we don't?" Hashirama smiled, his eyes filled with anticipation for the future. "By then, the children can grow up safely without having to prematurely pick up heavy weapons for survival.

  Everyone can live to a ripe old age. No one will be unnecessarily affected by the war and then be grief - stricken due to losing their loved ones. Everyone can pursue what they like according to their own wishes...

  Even those who love fighting and conflict have a peaceful haven in their hearts that cannot be touched. Doesn't this just show that everyone is longing for peace deep down?

  As long as someone can stand up, open their heart, and equally accept everyone, an era where everyone can live and work in peace and contentment will surely arrive. If no one is willing to take the first step, then let me do it! I'll prove to everyone that world peace is not just empty words - I've always believed this!"

  Senju Qin looked at Hashirama's determined expression and couldn't help chuckling. "Haha, your wish is so ambitious! But it does sound really great... However, compared to this wish, Hashirama, you'd better watch out. After all, if the leader of the Uchiha cn hears these words, he'll surely come after you with a stick again."

  Hearing this, Hashirama immediately jumped. He quickly turned his head and looked around. Instead of the grandeur when he was making bold statements, he looked a bit sneaky. "There's no way. After all, I'm still accumuting Strength... Cough, let me first tell you about those dangerous people you need to watch out for, okay?"

  "Yeah, thanks..." Senju Qin nodded, but then he thought of the encounter with Uchiha Ryo just now. "Hey, Hashirama, before that, let's report it to the cn first, shall we?"

  "Yeah, you're right. Let's go! Let's first report that crazy Uchiha to the cn."