Uchiha Hikaru did not feel secretly pleased with his earlier action. He knew that although he had made it through this trial on his own, what lay ahead would only grow more difficult.
So with every step he took downward, Uchiha Hikaru had to be even more careful and cautious. Otherwise, he had no idea which tiny detail might claim his life.
He could no longer let his guard down over any small detail. Otherwise, he did not know what kind of situation he might encounter. He also knew that his patience and meticulousness were being tested.
Uchiha Hikaru wanted everyone to know that he had the ability and strength to possess the Dragon Balls, and that he was someone worthy of trust.
To some extent, he desperately wanted to prove himself—to prove that he was an outstanding candidate to possess the Dragon Balls. So he also wanted to build connections, to let them all know that he would one day rule the Twelve Universes.
Just as Uchiha Hikaru had expected, he now discovered something suspicious between these two trees. They stood very far apart, unlike the other trees.
Uchiha Hikaru had also observed the other trees. There was something strange about this forest: the distance between every tree was identical. He had noticed this as he walked along.
But these two trees were different. He felt there had to be something fishy between them, so he needed to be more careful.
Because he did not know what kind of trap the mage he sought would set for him. If he fell into it, he might never live to meet the mage.
At the thought, Uchiha Hikaru felt his scalp tingle. But he believed he had the strength to overcome all of this, and the thought filled him with confidence.