Valley of the End

Chapter 81 Valley of the End

Hashirama Tsuchigumo was quite amusing. Not only was he not angry about losing to Yang Xiang, but he was also very happy to make a new friend and insisted on paying for the noodles.

He wiped the grease from the corner of his mouth, made a promise with everyone that they would venture into the ninja world together in the future, and then waved goodbye with an air of nonchalance, though the large bump on his forehead was quite comical.

Upon hearing that it wasn't one of their own people paying, Ayaka Whirlpool slurped down two more large bowls of food before being pulled away by the others.

On the road to the Hidden Village of Earth Spider, Yang Xiang and his companions walked along the street. The villagers passing by did not approach them to chat or whisper among themselves; they simply walked around them from a distance.

The road suddenly became quiet, with only the sounds of a few people laughing and joking.

"Splash!"

"Ugh, I threw up, stop jerking around."

En took on the heavy responsibility of being the eldest brother, carrying Yuto and Ayaka on his shoulders like a human pyramid.

The journey was erratic and unsteady, and Ayaka Whirlpool felt dizzy and lightheaded. The large bowls of ramen she had just eaten were churning in her stomach like a tsunami.

With a single opening of her small mouth, she transformed into a showerhead, thoroughly drenching her two older brothers from head to toe.

Sarutobi Shinnosuke subtly distanced himself from the three, fiddling with a thin toothpick in his mouth, the roaring sound emanating from the toothpick faintly audible.

By the time they reached the hotel where they were staying, it was already sunset.

The group spent most of the day outside, but no one worried about Uchiha Kagami's situation.

Because he carried the Kurama Murakumo sound-emitting ninja tool, he could roughly determine the location.

The suite where everyone was staying in the hotel had its door open and the lights were on inside. Uchiha Kagami was sitting in a chair, smiling at them.

Sarutobi Shinnosuke took three steps in two to cross the threshold, pulled out the chair next to Uchiha Kagami, plopped down, and let out a long sigh of relief.

"Senior Mirror, where did you go?"

He was somewhat resentful that the captain had suddenly disappeared, leaving him to work as a babysitter all day, which was exhausting.

"Of course, we need to get our documents back." Uchiha Kagami patted Sarutobi Shinnosuke on the shoulder, smiling as he showed everyone the stack of bills in his hand—the same stack he had given to the Tsuchigumo inspectors at the village entrance earlier.

Kurama Murakumo couldn't help but roll his eyes. Very well, from a petty perspective, this is very Uchiha.

He suddenly began to wonder if his current trendy hairstyle was the result of his teacher's malicious prank.

Uchiha Kagami urged the three of them, including Uzumaki Yan, to wash up. He then served tea to the others and pulled out several sets of monk's robes from somewhere.

"I found it on my way to pick up my documents today."

Yang Xiang took the garment handed to him, shook his hands, and held it up to his body; it fit perfectly.

Turning to look at Mikoto beside him, he noticed that her monk's robes were different from his own, yet they fit her perfectly.

"The Earth Spider clan began to gather this afternoon, and if I'm not mistaken, Village Chief Guiyan will be here soon."

Uchiha Kagami gestured for everyone to change into monk robes, to go all out with the act.

Several grown men quickly put on their clothes on the spot, while Uchiha Mikoto returned to her room to change. When the door opened again, a pretty young nun came out.

His dark hair was wrapped in a monk's hat, and his wide robe was tied at the waist with a sash.

Yang Xiang nodded, "It's not Tian Boguang's fault."

The door opened softly.

Behind the door was the hotel owner, who, with a stern face, told the group to follow him to the meeting.

Uchiha Kagami led the way, leaving behind the boss.

Yang Xiang remembered the route, and after leaving the village, he went up the mountain. After walking for a short distance, he came to a valley.

When the group arrived, there were already many figures ahead, clearly indicating that two groups of people were facing off.

"Don't be so stubborn anymore, it's not too late to turn back now."

Before they even got close, they heard the voice of the Earth Spider Demon from ahead.

The Earth Spider Demon led a large number of villagers, but stood below.

Another group, though small in number, stood on a rock, looking down at the crowd.

"Do you want everything we've done, all our previous efforts, to vanish into thin air, sir?!"

"Our fight will bring us no benefit!"

"This battle will only harm the village!"

The Earth Spider, standing on the rock, coldly glanced at the Earth Spider Demon below.

"Are you teaching me how to do things?"

The Earth Spider Demon looked up at his unfamiliar friend, his voice hoarse: "I don't want to kill you."

"Ha, you mean you can kill me at any moment?"

Tsuchigumo closed his eyes, knowing that if necessary, he would definitely use that technique to counter the secret technique of the Nurarihyon lineage.

"No, we're friends, we're brothers, have you forgotten!"

"I don't remember anymore."

Hearing the conversation ahead, Uchiha Kagami paused briefly before starting to run.

Several people pushed aside the villagers in front of them, causing a commotion.

Snapped!

A hand patted the shoulder of the Earth Spider Demon, interrupting him.

Turning around, I saw Uchiha Kagami in a monk's robe.

"Master Sasuke, you've arrived."

"I am coming."

Uchiha Kagami clasped his hands together.

"Esteemed benefactor, we agreed beforehand that we were just here to bolster our momentum. How did things progress so quickly that we're already about to take action?"

The Earth Spider Demon's eyes darkened, and he said apologetically, "That's true, so Master, please leave quickly."

Uchiha Kagami extended a finger and placed it on the lips of Tsuchigumo Kijin.

"That's not what I meant. I meant, we need to pay more."

Just as the two were discussing the price, Yang Xiang felt a gaze sweep over him. He looked up and saw it was Tu Zhu Zhu Yi standing on the rock.

A small head popped out from behind him, waving at him.

Huh?

Isn't that Hashirama Tsuchigumo?

Yang Xiang could already feel the wind behind him as Ayaka Uzumaki waved in response. Because of her height, she was currently riding on Uzumaki En's shoulders.

Hashirama Tsuchigumo's head was roughly shoved back down by Tsuchigumo, whose gaze fell on Uchiha Kagami, who was discussing matters with Oni-no-Kage.

"Gui Yan, did you conspire with outsiders to harm me?"

Tsuchigumo Kijin hurriedly pulled his hand away from Uchiha Kagami's grasp and shook his head frantically.

"It's not fair to say that. These are all masters from the Land of Fields, specially invited here..."

Tsuchigumo turned his head away from him and looked down at the villagers.

"It doesn't matter, brothers and sisters, villagers, everyone knows me, I am Tsuchigumo-yaku."

"Everyone knows why we're standing here today."

"The Earth Spider Clan has been established for forty years since the village was founded, gradually building its reputation from humble beginnings."

"I am able to achieve what I have today entirely thanks to everyone's support."

"Now that the ninja world is in chaos, it is the time for my Tsuchigumo clan to rise to prominence!"

"With the Senju clan in decline and the Uchiha clan in despair, it is the perfect opportunity for my Tsuchigumo clan to take over Konoha!"

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