Chapter 98 Puff 1 'Laugh'

on screen

In a forest.

The sound of "Shua, swish, swish" continued to be heard.

A big tree finally fell down.

"Shhhh..."

With a "bang", another big tree fell down.

After an unknown amount of time, Asura looked at the road he had opened up and asked, "Is this okay?"

【Ah, thank you very much! 】

[No, it's just a small matter, no need to thank me. ]

Ninja World

"What kind of jutsu is this? Why didn't I see it?"

"…Like wind escape?"

"So the little idiot that I watched grow up has already learned ninjutsu? I feel so disappointed all of a sudden."

"What do you mean, little idiot? He is your ancestor!"

Pure Land

I don't know what Hashirama was thinking of.

"Does it count as I watched Ancestor Ashura grow up?"

He couldn't help but burst out laughing.

on screen

Screen turn

Indra looked down at Taizo who was tied up at his feet.

Ashura hurried down the stairs.

【Taizang! 】

[Nissan, what happened? ]

Indra's eyes showed three magatama, he turned to look at Ashura and said: "This man committed a crime, he cut down trees privately and took them for himself. The things of the village belong to the whole village. This is the rule! You are also guilty, Ashura!"

Asura was stunned: [I also...]

[You had good intentions but did something bad, but he deceived you and made you an accomplice! ]

Ashura walked up to Taizo who was tied up, squatted down and asked: [You said cutting down trees to clear the way is a lie? ]

Taizo lowered his head and explained with a guilty look, "My mother was ill at the time and needed medicine urgently. I'm sorry, Ashura, for causing trouble for you."

Ashura put his hand on his shoulder and asked: [Why don't you tell the truth? Ninjutsu can cure diseases! ]

Taizo lowered his eyes and said, [Mom hates the Ninja Clan.]

Hearing this, the Six Paths Sage looked at him.

Indra remained expressionless.

Taizo continued: [She said that the world doesn't need any ninja sects.]

Indra said indifferently: [Whether you believe in the Ninja Sect or not, the rules are the rules. Ashura, you didn't know about it, so I'll let you off this time.]

The Six Paths Sage looked at Indra and asked: "Indra, don't you think this is too much? Everyone makes mistakes, and we must be very careful when punishing others. 】

Indra turned to face the Sage of the Six Paths and said in a serious tone: "I understand, father. But for crimes, the power of punishment must be used to deter them, which can prevent new crimes from happening."

The Sage of Six Paths lowered his eyes and fell into thought.

Ninja World

"Even if he was used, Ashura didn't feel angry at all."

"Why would anyone hate the Ninja Clan at that time? The Ninja Clan didn't do anything bad, did they?"

"Indra is right. Only severe punishment can prevent new crimes from happening!"

"But Indra's actions are contrary to the philosophy of the Six Paths Sage, right? Indra is not wrong, but the Six Paths Sage is also right. Everyone makes mistakes. If everyone is to be severely punished, isn't that too inhumane?"

"This is the rule! Those who violate the rule should be severely punished! There are always people who think that the Six Paths Sage's philosophy should be correct, but he himself said that everyone makes mistakes, so how could he not make mistakes? When you are affected by a crime, you may not even have the opportunity to talk about human rights! Besides, what Indra does is to protect the interests of everyone! If the people he protects do not speak up for him, it would be too disheartening for Indra!"

on screen

inside prison

Taizou covered his arm with a look of pain on his face.

There were soft footsteps coming into his ears, Taizo raised his head and looked forward.

[Asura? ]

Asura put his index finger to his lips: [Xu, I will let you go.]

After saying that, he took out the key and unlocked it.

【But……】

[Don't worry about it. I will take the responsibility from now on! ]

Just as Ashura was helping Taizo walk out of the prison, the figure standing in front of him stunned him.

【Nissan?】

Indra looked at the two people in front of him and asked calmly: [Asura, what do you want to do with him? ]

Ashura pleaded: [Please let him go, Nissan. He means no harm.]

Indra stared at him and said: [Rules are rules! ]

[If it is a warning, isn’t this enough? ]

【This is not for you to decide.】

Although Indra's eyes are red, there is no warmth in them.

His figure just stood there, staring directly into Asura's eyes with his three-magatama Sharingan, giving people a complete sense of oppression.

Ashura put Taizo down.

[I'll hold my brother back, you run away! ]

Taizo covered his arm, lowered his head and said guiltily: [I’m sorry, Ashura.]

After saying that, he quickly ran away.

Indra looked at this scene, raised two fingers and said: "Since he wants to break the rules, you should atone for his sin!"

After saying that, he swung his fist at Ashura, but Ashura dodged it.

[Stop it, Nissan!]

Indra flashed in front of Ashura and kicked him away.

He walked up to Ashura who had just sat up and asked solemnly: [Ashura, why do the rules exist? Why does the power of the Ninja Clan exist?]

[…If you can’t come up with the answer yourself, just obey me. Calm down!]

After speaking, he turned and left.

Asura covered his abdomen and murmured: [Nissan...]

Next to a tree not far away.

The Six Paths Sage watched this scene quietly.

Ninja World

"He actually attacked his own brother? Ashura has finally lost the gentle brother he once was."

"Don't you see? Indra compromised with his brother. Even though he knew the answer to his questions, he still didn't pursue Taizo anymore. This shows that Indra still cares about his brother in his heart!"

"That's clearly the rule! It was Taizo who didn't follow it and took advantage of Ashura. After Indra found out about it, he let Taizo go!"

"Ashura still considers Taizo a friend! How could he just run away?"

"If Taizo continues to stay there, he will only become a burden and make Ashura more miserable. The best choice is to flee from there quickly. After all, he is a civilian and can't help Ashura in any way."

"Ashura is so ignorant that he actually went to the prison to save a criminal! He will really cause trouble for his brother!"

"Maybe Ashura had his own bottom line for punishment at that time? He thought that he had punished Taizou and there was no need to put him in prison anymore."

"Yes! There has to be a limit to the punishment! He has been severely punished, and Taizou has obviously been badly injured. Is that enough? He did this to treat his mother's illness."

"If Indra punishes people severely no matter what they do, then the Ninja Clan, including the village they live in, will complain sooner or later! Everything should have a limit!"

"I think the punishment should be severe enough! This way no one will dare to imitate Taizo in the future."

on screen

Screen turn

Asura is worshiping the little yellow dog.

He heard footsteps behind him and looked back.

【Father?】

[Today is Xiaobai's death anniversary. If it weren't for Xiaobai and his brother, I would have died. I am alive because of them.]

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