Chapter 135: The Return Journey
After listening to another report by several people, Uchiha Keiyuki couldn't help but fall into deep thought. In the end, he just casually said that it should not happen again, and then let the several people go with the condition that they were not allowed to leave their residence before departure, which made Uchiha Eiji heaved a sigh of relief.
Of course, he might also plan to teach these young guys a lesson himself after getting back.
The handover between the Uchiha clan and the caravan was quickly completed. However, in order to wait for the staff sword that Ling had sent for reforging, the group stayed in the Iron Country for a few more days.
During this period, Uchiha Keiyuki also encountered some Hyuga ninjas who came under the pretext of a visit but actually came to hold him accountable. This experienced Uchiha in charge didn't give them too much trouble. He simply folded his arms across his chest and stared at them with his Sharingan to show his attitude.
This was completely different from the state he was in before. When scolding Ling and the other young ones, he seemed angry but was actually helpless. Now, Uchiha Keiyuki was straightforward, as if he was about to say, [Our young ones did beat up your young ones. What are you going to do about it?]
The Hyuga ninja, with an arrogant attitude, said some conciliatory words, meaning that both families were eye techniques family, and the overlap of their mission areas was not large. There was no need to spoil the relationship because of a small conflict between the young ones.
Uchiha Keiyuki just sneered and retorted with a 'Heh'.
The Hyuga ninja couldn't say that the other party was in the wrong. After all, in the end, it was their own young ones who started the trouble, not to mention that the person who took action had shown mercy.
After some more polite but insincere exchanges, the Hyuga ninja took their leave. Uchiha Keiyuki also closed his door to avoid visitors, just waiting for the blacksmith to send Ling's reforged weapon.
Ling didn't idle either. He quite self - disciplinedly started his training. However, Uchiha Yakuki, who was dragged in to be a sparring match partner, was extremely reluctant. With a long face, he fought back and forth with Ling. He even got so into it that they knocked down a house.
The adult members of the Uchiha clan who were traveling with them didn't really care. Instead, they quite supported the sparring match between the two. They used Earth - Attribute Ninjutsu to temporarily create a training ground. In the end, it was they themselves who got so enthusiastic about the training that they squeezed Ling and Uchiha Yakuki out.
Uchiha Yakuki felt as if he had been granted amnesty and simply patted his butt and went back to his room to rest.
Ling, after using sensory ninjutsu to figure out everyone's general fighting styles, started to try to join in. Even when being suppressed by the adults, he enjoyed it. One could even say that he was more unrestrained.
The adults were also happy to teach Ling moves and advised him on how to exert force more quickly and without hurting himself. At the same time, they also told him about the current situation in the ninja world and the ninja clan he was most likely to encounter on the battlefield.
During the breaks, Ling also discussed the development of his Lightning Release with some clan uncles who were good at it and gained a lot of inspiration and experience.
The blacksmith didn't make the Uchiha group wait too long. After all, most ninjas had a bad temper, and the Uchiha clan had a particularly bad reputation outside. If they really made the ninjas wait impatiently, they, these blacksmiths who could only forge things, simply had no ability to resist.
Moreover, even though this country claims to reject ninjas, it actually has extensive dealings with them. In fact, at least 20% of this country's economic revenue comes from the contributions of ninjas.
In this situation, these blacksmiths have to do their best to meet the ninjas' needs, earning a living while ensuring they won't be killed by a ninja in a fit of anger.
Ling didn't think as deeply as the blacksmiths. He simply felt that the staff sword forged after the blacksmith measured his body dimensions was a better fit for him. After thanking the blacksmith and paying the remaining balance, Ling packed his things and set off on the way home with the team.
Calculating the time, Ling had been out for almost two months, which was about the same time as a long - term mission. He had also gained a lot from this trip.
He re - established contact with the Kaguya clan and brought back new clan members with Uchiha lineage.
He responded to the Kaguya clan's provocation and seized the opportunity to weaken their influence in the Land of Lightning. Most importantly, his younger brother received some training, which should improve his chances of surviving future missions.
He fought his most desirable opponent. While assessing his own strength, he also exchanged some implicit Baji information.
He successfully wooed Miss Nekomata. While gaining a powerful ally, he also found a way to uncover past secrets. She was not only gentle - tempered but also a valuable asset.
He drank the special strong liquors of the Land of Lightning and the Iron Country. He even had a sound sleep after getting drunk, completely relaxing his tense mind from the previous actions.
Finally, during his stay in the Iron Country, he and the clan elders made initial improvements to the envisioned Lightning Release Ninjutsu and acquired a more suitable weapon.
Therefore, Ling thought his trip was extremely fulfilling. It was just a pity that he got too drunk at the end and forgot to tell the Senju that he didn't plan to stay in the Land of Lightning anymore. Instead, he might stay in the Land of Fire or go to the Land of Water.
What?
Ask him why he should tell his opponents his possible whereabouts?
Well... If I had to put it bluntly, it's probably because he always thinks an outing without a good fight is just dull.
After all, look, since he's so proactive in seeking a fight, it would be a bit inappropriate if the other side didn't send someone to respond, right?
And the person who responds should at least be of the same generation as him and not too weak.
In his current situation, although he can't guarantee to suppress the opponent, he can still take the person he's fighting with him before he dies. If he can directly get rid of the opponent by the way, it would be an even greater gain.
Why not do something that is a sure - win deal and allows him to enjoy a high - quality fight?
However, although he says so, Ling won't leave the team alone to find the Senju just for a challenge. He just wants to enjoy the fight, not be suicidal.