017 Fuyou Theory

The next few days.

There wasn't much happening in the Land of Rain.

He had come mainly to check on his health, leave some blood and tissue samples for Kana, and practice ninjutsu.

In Konoha... he could only use simple ninjutsu, like the Three Body Techniques and kunai throwing. The Uchiha's kunai throwing technique, in particular, was famous throughout the Ninja World.

As a former Uchiha genius who possessed the strong Will of Fire, he was quite skilled at kunai throwing, so no one batted an eye when he threw darts at his shop.

However, for his ancestral Fire Style and Genjutsu... he needed to find another place to practice.

"Apologies."

"I am Fuyou Uchiha, a wealthy merchant from Konoha."

"By day, I'm just an ordinary rich man. By night, I'm a powerful rich man."

The Land of Rain had abundant iron ore; otherwise, it would have been impossible to build such magnificent underground drainage systems later on.

Currently, Yahiko had arranged for people to work on the underground drainage. Of course, with his helpful suggestions, if it succeeded, it would likely become a small town with a modern flair.

After staying for over a month, Fuyou Uchiha was also returning to the village. Nearly two months had passed since he left, and the atmosphere in the Ninja World had grown increasingly heavy. Following Fuyou's advice, Yahiko had decisively sealed off the surrounding areas, preparing to avoid the chaos.

As for Hanzo of the Salamander... a while ago, he had borrowed Yahiko's name and, before leaving, intended to invite the prominent figures in the Land of Rain for a meal to see if they could "cooperate" and get rich.

He was a legitimate businessman and never resorted to any underhanded tactics.

What a shame.

Hanzo of the Salamander never showed up in the end.

As expected, how could these seasoned strategists, who had lived for most of their lives, be lured out so easily by a simple letter?

They basically stayed put in their own territory and didn't run around.

"You want to meet? You come to my turf!"

So, after giving Yahiko and the others a few more instructions, Fuyou Uchiha prepared to leave.

"Are you really not staying, Brother Fuyou? We need you!" Yahiko said, clasping Fuyou Uchiha's hand with deep emotion and a reluctant look in his eyes. "The country needs you!"

"Write to me if anything comes up; we're in the neighboring country!" Fuyou Uchiha pulled his hand away expressionlessly. "I can't leave right now. This place is counting on you!"

He had defected from the village.

Tomorrow, this group would have to join the Ninja World War.

Did they really have to be so sentimental?

The pillar of the Land of Rain?

The Land of Fire was a huge market. If he came to the Land of Rain, then... the milk tea shop would probably be shut down.

"Remember, don't go into Hanzo of the Salamander's territory unless it's absolutely necessary. If you must go... bring a stack of Explosive Tags and a group of people! You are ninjas, so don't talk about honor. If you encounter an enemy, just fight side-by-side!" As he spoke, he patted Nagato, who was yawning beside him, with a look of disappointment. "Especially you! Stay calm when things happen! If you can hide, hide. If you can sneak attack, never attack head-on. If you can use Explosive Tags to blow them up, then blow them up. Don't be foolish enough to charge forward just because someone provokes you."

Let's see what you do when your leg is crippled by Explosive Tags!

"Do you remember the chant I taught you?"

"..." Nagato rolled his eyes, indicating he had nothing to say right now and wanted Fuyou to get lost quickly.

This made Fuyou Uchiha pat his head with disappointment. "Hurry up and say it again for me."

As expected, he could pat the head of the future Pain as if he were his elder brother!

Did he dare ask him to carry rice now?

He stared intently at Nagato.

Helplessly.

Nagato could only twitch the corner of his mouth and say in a low voice, "Kunai covered in shit, Ninja God alive."

"And the rest?"

"Empty-handed egg snatch, Six Paths in distress, Explosive Tag anal kill, Tailed Beast in disaster, poke his lower parts, fall to the ground and wail, spit in his mouth, Heavenly God descends, don't talk too much, guaranteed to win."

His voice got quieter as he spoke.

But Fuyou Uchiha nodded with great satisfaction. "See if you still dare to be a god now?"

"..." No! I wish I had never heard it.

However.

Fuyou Uchiha glanced at the strange looks around him, clenched his right fist, and placed it under his mouth, faking a cough. He said earnestly, "Actually, I'm not really telling you to cover yourself in shit. I just want you to understand that when you encounter difficulties, don't panic. There are always more solutions than problems. Don't fall into traps just because you're hot-headed. These crude words are just to help you develop a strong inner self."

Really!

It's all for your own good!

As he finished speaking.

Except for Nagato, who was still rolling his eyes, and Kana, who was trying to stifle a giggle, everyone else nodded as if they had suddenly understood.

Fuyou's life philosophy, quickly jot it down!

Then Fuyou looked at Konan, fell silent for a moment, and sighed with emotion, "Girls really need to rest well."

"Got it, Fuyou-bro!" Konan nodded, then folded the strip of paper in her hand into a small flower and handed it to Fuyou, saying with a giggle, "Fuyou-bro, you be careful too."

"Mhm, you too. Don't run around everywhere, what if you get caught? You're a girl, just stay put at home." Fuyou added a few more instructions, then looked at Kana beside him and smiled slightly, "I'll trouble you!"

With that.

"Lord Fuyou, please be safe." Kana placed her hands in front of her waist, bowed, and said with a gentle smile, "Please don't worry about us."

"Well then... goodbye everyone!" Uchiha Fuyou waved goodbye with a smile, and with the two guards who accompanied him, he secretly set off for Konoha.

He estimated that by the time he returned, the barbecue restaurant that Rin had arranged to be built should be completed. This way... Fuyou Group would have taken another step forward.

And the crowd behind him...

"Sister Kana, we should go back." Nagato yawned and said, "Don't worry, Fuyou-bro is so... cough cough." Seeing the smiling eyes staring at him, filled with [gentleness], he chuckled, "He's so smart, he'll definitely be fine."

"That's right!" Konan nodded with a smile, "Sister Kana, don't worry. Besides, if we want to see Fuyou-bro, we can't go, but as long as Sister Kana writes a letter, Fuyou-bro will definitely come."

"You talk too much!" Kana smiled helplessly and patted Konan's head, "Remember Lord Fuyou's words, you little brat, don't run around everywhere."

"I won't!"

However.

As the two were chatting and laughing, Nagato suddenly frowned and muttered, "I heard from those two guards that Fuyou-bro is with a girl from the Hyuga clan in Konoha... Uchiha Clan, Hyuga Clan... Fuyou-bro is probably impossible..."

Before he could finish speaking.

Suddenly, his whole body trembled, and cold raindrops began to fall. Nagato immediately looked up and said helplessly, "It's raining again, and there's thunder. It looks like it's going to be a big one... Wait, Yahiko, why are you pulling me?"

"Stop talking, hurry up and dig the pit, Kyuusuke is waiting for you!"

Yahiko looked at his silly younger brother speechlessly.

What was he saying?

If Fuyou-bro comes back next time, do you believe he'll make you dig a pit for three days and three nights?

At the same time.

Konoha also had a rare bout of rain.

The tense atmosphere, which had been somewhat strained due to the war, seemed to have calmed down considerably. The entire village became quiet, and many villagers quietly watched the light rain falling from the sky.

A woman with Byakugan slightly curved the corners of her mouth, her eyes forming crescibles as she looked at the four characters "[Fuyou Grill]" flashing under the neon lights, and softly murmured, "Fuyou should be back by now!"

As she spoke.

Suddenly, there was a commotion, and the villagers seemed to be looking at the village entrance with great joy.

"Lord Jiraiya is back! Lord Jiraiya is back!"

A figure riding a giant toad appeared before everyone's eyes, with a lewd smile, constantly waving to the villagers from atop the toad.

One of the Konoha Sannin – the Toad Sage Jiraiya!

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