As they walked along the road, Uchiha Hikaru and the Second Prince seemed to want to discuss things again. During such conversations, their actions and thoughts were always at their clearest.
"Uchiha Hikaru, although the Village Chief has acknowledged your abilities now, I don't think you can afford to let your guard down. The problem is still very clear," the Second Prince said, offering him some advice.
If the Second Prince had not said such things, Uchiha Hikaru might have become a little carried away. He absolutely did not want someone like him to grow complacent; he needed to preserve all of his strength.
This was a shared belief between them. If they failed to do so, even one small mistake by Uchiha Hikaru could cause unavoidable trouble. He was also considering things from the standpoint of protecting Uchiha Hikaru.
"Don't worry, Second Prince. I've never been that kind of person. If I ever get full of myself one day, you can just destroy me," Uchiha Hikaru said, startling the Second Prince beside him.
"I wouldn't dare, Uchiha Hikaru. If you wanted me to destroy you, you'd probably destroy me first," the Second Prince said at once, shaking his head. He felt that Uchiha Hikaru was joking with him.
Perhaps Uchiha Hikaru only said that because he could guarantee it. If he could not be certain of his own state of mind, he definitely would not have said something like that.
"Come on, Second Prince. Let's get some rest. I haven't seen those shining stars in the sky for a long time." At that moment, the Second Prince understood Uchiha Hikaru's signal. No matter what, he had to accompany him.
They were currently in a very rare period of peace. They did not know what this peace would ultimately bring