Qingshui Meets Xian Er

Uchiha Kō entered the cell and saw Xian Er, who was completely naked. He didn't say anything, but instead had someone open the cell door.

Upon hearing this, his men immediately sprang into action, unlocking the lock. Just then, Xian Er opened his eyes. "You've finally come."

"Hmm? From what you're saying, it sounds like you knew I'd come from the start." Uchiha Kō didn't seem to care and found a seat.

"Hey, hey, hey, don't look at me like that. You were the one who attacked the people of our village right away, weren't you?" Uchiha Kō chuckled, then ordered the best wine and meat to be served.

The ninja did as he was told, and Xian Er didn't stand on ceremony either. After the food and drink were served, he reached for the Sake. Uchiha Kō didn't stop him, but his eyes looked a little strange.

Out of humanitarian concern, Uchiha Kō still offered a reminder, "Hey, Xian Er, this sake might be a little different from the ones you've had before. Don't drink it in big gulps."

Xian Er rolled his eyes. "You think you can teach me how to drink? I, Xian Er, have drunk my fill since Rin died. I've even tried sake from the Daimyo's Daimyo, and it's all the same. Now that I've given you the Ten-Tails' chakra, what's wrong with sharing a few jugs of Sake with you?"

Seeing Xian Er's expression, Uchiha Kō shook his head helplessly. He had reminded him, but Kenji wouldn't listen. What could he do? Oh well!

Uchiha Kō took out a wine glass, poured a small amount, and began to savor it alone.

Soon, a "pfft" was heard from the other side, and the wine was spat out. Uchiha Kō looked up at Xian Er said, "What kind of wine is this? Why is it so spicy?"

"Ber, buddy, you can say you can't hold your liquor, but you can't say our Konoha's sake is bad. This kind of sake is slightly spicy on the palate and has a sweet aftertaste. I can understand if you're used to drinking low-alcohol drinks, but don't talk nonsense if you don't know!" Uchiha Kō was heartbroken.

Isn't that humiliating?

Uchiha Kō owns 50% of the sake business in Konoha!

Xian Er coughed twice, and finding the taste of alcohol still lingering in his mouth, he nodded. "Good wine."

Upon hearing Xian Er's words, Uchiha Kō's expression softened. He poured himself another glass of wine and drank it all in one gulp. Then he pointed to the Japanese dishes on the table, such as salmon sushi.

"Please enjoy," Uchiha Kō said with a smile. He didn't intend to eat these dishes; he preferred Chinese food to Japanese cuisine. Xian Er didn't hesitate either, picking up his chopsticks and starting to eat.

These dishes were prepared by Uchiha Kō Obito Uchiha, and they were absolutely to Xian Er's liking.

Xian Er enjoyed his meal, laughing as he said, "I didn't expect Konoha to feed death row inmates so well!" Xian Er laughed heartily. He knew his performance earlier would have earned him execution, but seeing Rin alive, and his other self together with Rin in another world, he was overjoyed.

So what if I die? Besides, I had fine wine and food. My life was worth it. As for the Infinite Tsukuyomi? I can't even beat that infinite thing. I'll just obediently face my judgment!

Uchiha Kō was taken aback. "Who told you you were going to die? When did I say you were going to die? I don't remember giving that order."

Xian Er, who was enjoying his meal, suddenly stopped. He chewed the salmon sushi, swallowed it, and looked at Uchiha Kō with a look of astonishment. "You didn't intend to kill me?" Xian Er asked.

Uchiha Kō nodded. "I didn't think about it. Besides, it wasn't your fault that you became like that."

Xian Er was so angry he felt like vomiting blood. He originally thought that he was going to die after fighting in the hall and being suppressed, but the leader said, "I didn't mean to kill you."

Knowing he was doomed, he transmitted the Ten-Tails' chakra to his counterpart in this world through a connection, asking her to protect Rin. However, she had no intention of killing him!

"Tsk, don't get so worked up. Neither Konoha nor I have any intention of killing you!" Uchiha Kō laughed.

"I got excited!" Xian Er clenched his fists and said through gritted teeth. Then he picked up a piece of dessert, Anko bun, took a bite, and his anger quickly dissipated.

He stared blankly at the bread in his hand and said softly, "This was made by Lin. Every time the team goes on a mission, she makes five portions—one for the three of us and one for Minato-sensei. But I eat a lot, so Lin always makes an extra portion for me."

As he spoke, Xian Er, the ninja who achieved the second Six Paths in the Ninja World, shed tears. He choked as he ate the Anko bread, as if this bread was everything to him.

Uchiha Kō remained silent. To be honest, he sympathized with Obito's plight, but that didn't mean he could forgive him on behalf of Uchiha Kō Minato wife. His hands were stained with the blood of many people, which Uchiha Kō didn't mind, but his hands shouldn't be stained with the blood of Minato and his wife.

"Speaking of which, Xian Er, when you see Minato-sensei, don't you feel guilty?" Uchiha Kō asked this question, wanting to see what Obito thought in the original story.

Upon hearing this, Xian Er paused, ate the last bit of bread, stretched, leaned back, and supported himself with his hands on the ground. He looked up and said, "At first, I did have a little bit, but then I thought about Rin's death and how it was related to Minato-sensei being late, so I stopped."

"After mastering the Flying Thunder God Technique, he was known as the Yellow Flash, the strongest man in the Ninja World. Yet, when his disciple is in danger, he is always late. Once, always. He disappoints me greatly." His voice was neither loud nor soft, but it was loud enough for Namikaze Minato, who was wearing a hood, to hear him outside the cell.

"I know you might tell me that Minato-sensei was late because of the bigger picture, for the sake of Konoha." Xian Er's attitude remained calm as he said this, but the next moment...

"But! He shouldn't always be late for the sake of the bigger picture! Rin's death, Kakashi's missing eye, me... I don't care, but that's enough to show that he's not a qualified teacher! He might be a competent Kage, but he's not a qualified teacher!"

Upon hearing these words, Namikaze Minato trembled, somewhat taken aback, and his back bent slightly.

However, he knew Obito was right; even now, he was always late. As the fastest man in the Ninja World, being late all the time was incredibly ironic.

Namikaze Minato smiled bitterly to himself; being a teacher to this extent was truly a failure!

"Oh? You mean, your strength is insufficient, you were targeted by the Jonin, and Rin was captured, all because of Minato?" Uchiha Kō laughed.

"No, the main reason is still that old man, the Third. He's old but not dead, and he controls Konoha. Even if Minato-sensei succeeds him, he'll just be a puppet; the real power is still in his hands."

"He keeps talking about the Will of Fire, burning himself, but what happened? The old guys in Konoha are still alive and well, and ninjas even graduate at the age of seven to go into battle. Forget the Will of Fire!" At this point, Xian Er's already distorted face became even more ferocious.

"So you knew all along? Then why did you manipulate the Nine-Tails on the day Kushina gave birth? Didn't you know that your boss and Minato-sensei were innocent?" Uchiha Kō asked.

"Yes, they are indeed innocent, but in order to realize the Eye of the Moon Plan and to create a world with Rin, I will not hesitate to kill as many innocent people as possible. Rin is everything to me." Xian Er looked at Uchiha Kō with a firm gaze.

Uchiha Kō remained silent for a moment, then slowly said, "You are a ruthless hero, a complete and utter ruthless hero. Although I don't approve of what you've done, I think you're a real man!" With that, Uchiha Kō tossed him a sake bottle, which Xian Er caught without hesitation and began to drink.

This time, he endured the knife-like cutting sensation of the wine and drank it down in one gulp. It was at this moment that Namikaze Minato outside the door took off his cloak. It wasn't Namikaze Minato from this world, but Qingshui.

After finishing his drink, Xian Er looked at the man, his pupils contracted, and a sense of fear and guilt immediately welled up in his heart. However, he quickly relaxed. Since it was Minato-sensei, then dying at his hands would be a way of repaying him for his life and the kindness of raising him for so many years!

"Obito," Qingshui said.

"..." Xian Er didn't reply, but turned his head to the side. He didn't want to look at Minato, whether it was out of guilt, fear, or hatred.

Qingshui walked in, Uchiha Kō consciously made way for him, wanting to see how the young Minato and Six Paths Obito would resolve these matters.

"Obito, I'm sorry, I've disappointed you." Qingshui bowed. Xian Er didn't speak, but his heart wasn't as calm as it appeared.

He killed the Minato couple, and now Qingshui was actually apologizing to him; he felt somewhat uncomfortable.

"You're not Minato-sensei from my world, so you don't need to apologize. Besides, we're no longer master and disciple; we're enemies." Xian Er's heart trembled as he said this.

Qingshui shook his head. "You're right. As a teacher, I am indeed very incompetent, and I should apologize to you for that."

"Hmph." Xian Er snorted coldly.

After bowing, Qingshui stood up, his eyes hardening. "However, I don't regret it. I know that as a ninja, one must consider the bigger picture and protect the people. Every ninja should be prepared to sacrifice themselves."

"It is precisely because of the sacrifices of the ninjas that Konoha has been able to continue for so long." After Qingshui finished speaking, he looked at Uchiha Kō.

Uchiha Kō nodded. He wasn't qualified to comment on other people's affairs, but he did admire them greatly.

Obito Uchiha gritted his teeth. "So, you think it's okay to sacrifice us? You think it's okay to sacrifice Rin? Minato-sensei, you've disappointed me greatly."

Qingshui paused for a moment before saying, "Although I have disappointed you, you, Kakashi, and Rin will always be my pride."