Chapter 253: Letter from the Black Market

After letting Hashirama and Tobirama leave, Ling went to the boss and ordered a pot of tea and a few skewers of dumplings with just a little sauce. After paying all the bills, he sat in the corner and ate leisurely.

Youlu, who had been nestling in his chest, also pulled out from his collar, grabbed Ling's hand, took a bite of the dumpling he had just cooled, and at the end complained that it was tasteless and unpalatable.

Ling didn't mind, he opened his mouth and ate the dumpling that Youlv had bitten, "If you want to eat it, I can buy another one with more sauce to cool it down for you."

Youlu licked his paws and said, "No, I prefer fish to these things. I'll go find some fresh sashimi when I get back."

"Okay, what kind of fish do you want?"

"It's the one from last time that tasted sweet, was crunchy, and moved..."

Ling paused chewing, "...it moves?"

"It was last time in the Land of Hot Springs..."

The man and the cat started discussing whether the sashimi would be moved. When Ling finished eating the dango in front of him, Uchiha Masaki and Uchiha Eider returned to the store. When they came closer, Ling could still smell a faint smell of blood.

Before Ling could say anything, Uchiha Masaki put his hands on the table, suppressing endless anger in his voice, "Why do you do this?"

Uchiha Eiji also chimed in, "That's right - and what on earth can you talk to that brat alone without telling us?"

"This is what Haiming has been doing for me recently," Ling raised his head slightly, his expression calm, "I want her to not have to force herself to walk a path she doesn't like just because she wants to follow in other people's footsteps after reincarnation. I hope she can also excel in the field she likes.

To do this, I must take into account all the factors I know. Those two are still young and have a high status in the tribe. As long as we guide them from now on, within ten years, our two tribes will no longer be the mortal enemies we are now. We may even join forces to completely suppress the endless chaos in the Fire Country...

So, Masaaki, Eido, I don't care how many enemies you will encounter next, just promise me not to touch the children. Even if you have to, it is enough to cut off their arms and legs so that they can no longer become ninjas. Don't kill them."

Yashu's breathing suddenly stagnated, but soon became heavy again, and even his voice trembled unconsciously, "Why must it be them? Didn't Aunt Hui die at the hands of their clan leader? Why can you make such a decision so lightly?"

"Because there are too few ninjas who can stand shoulder to shoulder with us... But Masaaki, you are the only one among your peers involved in this matter. I will not force anything. If you really can't restrain the murderous intent in your heart, then do it before the other party begs for mercy. I will bear the resentment with you."

Uchiha Yingji only recovered from his shock now, "I say, Ling Jun... when did you start this?"

"After she died." Ling stood up, held Youlu on his shoulders and let it climb onto his head. "Let's go. This is just planting a seed for the future. There is still a lot to do before we reach our goal. It's better to say that the two of them are just an interlude."

When Ling passed by him, Uchiha Masaki raised his hand and pressed his shoulder, saying in a hoarse voice, "I don't need you to accommodate me. After all, you are always right. But even if the two sides work together as you said in the future, I will definitely kill the person who killed Chiho. Only she - must die."

Feeling the force coming from his shoulder, Ling raised his hand and patted Uchiha Masaki's arm, "Okay, I will also help you collect information about that person - even if the other party hides himself, at most I will accompany you to their clan to make trouble, but not now."

Uchiha Masaki withdrew his hand and followed Ling, handing the scroll containing the money to Ling, "Here is almost one million... What are you going to do next?"

"Well - this money is enough. I will try to buy some connections and find a way to bring the Blood Pool Clan to the forefront."

"So is there anything else I need to do?"

"I remember that some of the nobles were extremely conservative and were unwilling to employ our clan. I tried to gather their intelligence about our home and send it to them, then guide the source to the Yuyi clan..."

Seeing the two people casually changing the subject and starting to discuss follow-up actions, Uchiha Eiji took a few quick steps to catch up with them, muttering, "I didn't expect that you two, who are not very close, would be able to reach a consensus on such an important matter so quickly..."

Uchiha Masaki rolled his eyes in annoyance, "Why, you don't agree when it's your turn?"

"How is that possible? That's why I said I didn't expect you to reach a consensus so quickly! I thought I could see a big show~"

"You brat..." Uchiha Masaki's expression became more and more unfriendly, "It just so happens that I didn't get enough just now--"

"What nonsense are you talking about! If anyone wants to say that it's not satisfying, it should be me who should say it! You obviously finished it all by yourself! The most abominable thing is that you actually left all the finishing work to me! Really, Lingjun, look at him!"

Ling spread his hands, with a smile in his voice, "I can't see it."

Uchiha Yingji got even more furious: "You are biased - nakedly biased! Believe it or not, I will tell Uncle Tajima your thoughts!"

"I already know what my father said. If you want me to be punished, you'd better tell the elders."

But before Uchiha Masaki and Uchiha Eiji could express their opinions on this, a cloud of white smoke suddenly appeared in front of them. Before the smoke dissipated, a rough and penetrating voice was heard from it, "Hahahaha - stupid Yata, what's the use of being smart? If you can't beat me, then this mission will still fall into my hands, hahahaha -"

Ling stretched out his arms to let the three feet fall, his expression became helpless, "Don't fight... What do you want from me?"

"Gah, it's a letter from the black market—" Sanzu originally wanted to land on his head, but when he and Youlu looked at each other, he made an extreme flip at a tricky angle and landed on Ling's arm, "Gah ha ha ha—I can recognize words now! I'll help the master read!"

"Yes, yes...incredible, incredible." Ling's smile became more helpless. "So, whose letter is it?"

"Huh? How would I know that?" Sanzu shook his feathers, "I snatched the scroll and directly reversed the spiritual communication."

Ling: ...

It was Uchiha Masaki who reached out and took down the scroll, then looked at the name on it, "Sanada... Kokichi? Who is that?"

"Is it his letter..." Ling turned his head and smiled, "It seems we don't need to spend so much money anymore."