Chapter 328 Uchiha Keiji Catching Rats

Tobirama's worries were not unreasonable. Uchiha Kazuji did notice something was wrong with them, but he was not sure at the moment whether they were the children of his old rival, or spies trained in the black market to infiltrate various clans.

It's also the fault of Hashirama and his companions for their bad luck. If they had met someone else, it would have been fine. At most, they would have been surprised at the good relationship between the four brothers and sighed at the physical fitness of the parents. But who is Uchiha Kazuji?

Uchiha is an important person in charge of tasks and recording tasks. The most important thing for this job is carefulness and excellent memory.

So we can say without hesitation that even if Uchiha Kazuji is not good at fighting, his importance from a strategic perspective is far greater than that of Uchiha Tajima, the head of the clan.

After sending another customer away in a friendly manner, Uchiha Kazuji looked towards the street corner where Hashirama and his companions had left, and reached out to rub the little white cat that had been dozing on the seat, "Yukimaru, it seems like a mouse has sneaked in. Could you please find someone to deal with it?"

The white cat yawned and stretched, "I just came here to play but I have to work overtime. You are so heartless... I understand. Anyone can do it as long as they can deal with those guys, right?"

"Well, please." Uchiha Kazuji smiled and scratched Yukimaru's chin, "Try to be quiet."

"Meow, I know - after all, I don't want to spoil the fun at a time like this, meow~"

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"Wait, Tobirama, what's wrong with you?" Hashirama pulled Tobirama, who was still speeding up his pace, with his brows furrowed. "You've been feeling weird since a while ago. I know you're worried, but even if you speed up your pace, the fireworks display won't start early."

"Idiot brother... We are already under suspicion!" Even though there was no one around, Tobirama lowered his voice, "The owner of the takoyaki shop just now has been observing us!"

"Eh? It's really not that you're too nervous, Tobirama - it hurts! Tobirama, are you too strict with your brother sometimes?"

Tobirama withdrew his hand and looked back uneasily in the direction he came from. "In terms of perception alone, I am stronger than you - and I won't joke with everyone's lives. Anyway, go back quickly. There will be plenty of opportunities to see it later."

"I understand. Let's go," Hashirama let out a long sigh, his expression becoming serious, "But if we want to get back as quickly as possible, we still have to go through the festival streets - let's go back from the path ahead."

But they had something on their minds, and they were not at all as relaxed as when they came. Near the junction of the two clans, they were stopped by a patrolling Uchiha, who kindly advised them to go somewhere else to play and not go to the civilian market on the Senju side.

"This kindness is really hard to bear..." Hashirama looked at the patrol officers who raised their hands and drove them towards the Uchiha clan. He could only lead his brother back with slow steps, and couldn't help muttering, "It was quite easy to sneak in."

"Yeah, it was pretty easy when we got out..." Wajian also raised his hand to support his forehead, "I feel a little sad when I think about it - what should we do now? This is the second time we have been driven back by the patrol."

"We must find a way to get through here. Going back from Nanga River is too risky—" Tobirama suppressed his anxiety and looked around, "Find a way to follow the adults. Be careful to avoid those people wearing clan costumes. Try to find traveling merchants and cast some weak wave illusions. As long as we get through this section, we will be safe."

Seeing his brothers looking worried, Itama finally began to feel uneasy. He hesitantly reached out to grab Tobirama's sleeve and stammered, "...Is it because of me?"

Tobirama turned his head, raised his hand to rub the top of his brother's head, and smiled gently, "Don't be afraid, it's just a small problem, it's okay, it has nothing to do with you."

Hashirama also tried to comfort her in a flustered manner, "Yes, yes, don't be afraid—"

"Brother, shut up, I'm talking to Itama." Tobirama turned his head expressionlessly, "And who do you think you are relying on for this? If I agree to something stupid like this again, I will take the initiative to apply to be removed from the family and move out."

Hashirama immediately shut his mouth and looked away guiltily - it wasn't like he wanted to mess things up - well, he wouldn't bother himself again next time and would find a good spot in his own back hill in advance - and it seemed like he had messed things up again and made Tobirama angry, so he would have to find a way to make things right afterwards.

Thinking of this, Hashirama made another note in the little notebook in his heart and began to look carefully for a suitable target who could help them get away with it, but he couldn't help feeling a little sad in his heart.

[Most merchants have guards with them, so it's hard to sneak in... How about I attract some attention? I'm a bit confident that I can create chaos in a crowded place like this and then escape.]

"Oh my... Looks like you guys are looking for help - how about choosing me?"

A gentle yet teasing voice sounded behind Hashirama and the others. An indescribable sense of crisis instantly spread throughout his body. His body was faster than his thinking. Hashirama stepped out, blocking his brothers behind him, and turned to look behind him with a ferocious look.

"Oh? Not a bad reaction." Uchiha Keizhi stroked his chin, looking very interested. "But for the sake of your life, it's best not to do this."

Tobirama's reaction was a step slower than Hashirama's, but he also blocked his brothers behind him like him. But even so, he still inevitably felt suffocated when he saw Uchiha Keiyuki's face clearly - Uchiha Keiyuki was the main ninja of the Uchiha clan who was very active on the battlefield.

[It's impossible to be a match, run away. 】

This was the only thought left in Tobirama's mind at this moment, but after he subconsciously took a step back, his body froze again - he could not retreat, not for the sake of his younger brother behind him, or for his eldest brother in front of him who was the heir to the family, he could not retreat.

[There is a way, there must be a way——]

At this moment, all distracting thoughts left Tobirama's mind, and his crimson eyes were calm as usual. He looked at Hashirama's tense body and legs that were gathering strength, took a step forward and pressed his shoulders, walked to the front and looked up at Uchiha Keizhi, "You're finally here, I've been waiting for you for a long time."