If he could truly achieve his ultimate goal, then no matter how much he had to sacrifice, he would not hesitate. It was like the mission he had been born rich to fulfill—something that had to be completed, with no reason not to.
Uchiha Hiko had no regrets over everything he had sacrificed and given. He knew that he would ultimately benefit as well, so he was also doing these things for himself.
Uchiha Hiko planned to find a bustling street, set up an arena, see who possessed the greatest martial strength, and recruit them as his companions.
He had previously done some small business to earn travel funds for himself. He had done that precisely to have more money on hand, and now it was the perfect time to use it for this matter.
This was also a new way for him to recruit companions. He knew that if he continued using those old-fashioned methods, he would not be able to accomplish anything significant.
Uchiha Hiko also knew that dangerous situations would arise, but such dangers were unavoidable. He could only rely on his own strength to obtain what he wanted.
After thinking for several days, Uchiha Hiko came up with the rules for the competition. He felt that whoever won would become the champion and be allowed to join him as a companion. Anyone who lost during the competition would have only one path left: death.
Uchiha Hiko knew this was an extremely cruel and inhumane competition system, but there was no other way. Only such cruelty would make everyone take it seriously rather than treat it as a game.
Moreover, this would raise the standards of the competition and allow him to select truly outstanding talents. This time, Uchiha Hiko had genuinely learned from his past mistakes.