Same Beginning, Different Ending

Chapter 62 Same Beginning, Different Ending

"Uchiha Kin".

Upon hearing Uchiha Gin's question, a gentle and warm figure appeared in Uchiha Feng Huo's mind.

He also had curly hair, narrow phoenix eyes, and always had a smiling expression, but the feeling he gave off was completely different from that of Uchiha Gin in front of him.

"know."

Uchiha Feng Huo didn't hide it, because there was no need; those familiar with Uchiha Jin would naturally know Uchiha Yin's identity.

"What kind of person is he?"

Uchiha Gin, who knew almost nothing about his father, couldn't help but ask.

"This isn't the place to talk. Come with me somewhere else and we can chat."

With a sigh, Uchiha Feng Huo suppressed the inexplicable disgust in his heart and invited Uchiha Gin to find a place to talk.

Uchiha Gin naturally had no objections. He followed Uchiha Feng Huo to a tavern, pushed open the door, and led Uchiha Gin into a small private room. After ordering a bottle of wine, he closed the door.

The two sat cross-legged, observing each other.

When the wine was served, Uchiha Fuuka poured a cup for both of them, and then drank alone by himself.

"You and your father look very alike, especially in appearance, you are practically identical."

After downing a glass of wine, Uchiha Feng Huo, his complexion slightly warming, stared at Uchiha Yin's face and slowly spoke.

"Do you know my father?"

Judging from Uchiha Feng Huo's tone, he must have a close relationship with his father.

"It's more than just knowing each other; your father was once my captain and also my mentor."

Uchiha Feng Huo tilted his head back, downed a glass of wine, let out a long sigh, and said with a nostalgic expression,

"Brother Jin was the strongest genius at the time, without exception. He opened his eyes at the age of eight, mastered the use of the three-tomoe technique at the age of twelve, was skilled in the five elemental techniques, and completed various high-difficulty tasks on his own with sealing techniques. He made many outstanding contributions in the war."

Uchiha Feng Huo rattled off a long list of Uchiha Kin's various feats, speaking with great enthusiasm, but as he spoke, his expression suddenly darkened.

"pity."

"What's a pity?"

Uchiha Gin, who had been listening with great interest, quickly asked,

"It's a pity he died young, otherwise it would be hard to say who would win the position of clan leader."

Uchiha Feng Huo shook his head sadly and said with a regretful expression.

Huh? My own father almost became the clan leader? I heard Uchiha Yao brag about it in the dungeon, and I thought he was just exaggerating, but it turns out he really was amazing.

"Could you tell me the details of this matter?"

Eager to find the truth, Uchiha Gin couldn't help but ask curiously.

Regarding the details of Uchiha Kin's sacrifice, Uchiha Yao gave him one explanation: if Uchiha Feng Huo knew Uchiha Kin, would that be consistent with what Uchiha Yao said?

Outside the private room, the sounds of Uchiha clansmen clinking glasses filled the air, a lively scene indeed. As Uchiha Feng Huo rubbed his fingers against his wine glass, a rare look of nostalgia appeared on his usually composed face.

"Your parents, the head of the Tajima clan, and I were teammates in the same squad; your father was our captain."

Uchiha Feng Huo shook the empty cup in his hand, signaling Uchiha Gin to pour him some sake. After filling the cup, he tilted his head back and drank it down without pausing, seemingly trying to drown his sorrows in alcohol.

"That was our team's last mission. There were no problems with the preparations beforehand. To take care of me since I was less capable, your father arranged for me to be in the sentry position. The mission was going very smoothly until the last moment when an accident occurred."

Uchiha Feng Huo's voice was low and sorrowful. When he said the word "accident," the hand holding the wine glass tightened so much that the veins bulged. He appeared extremely unstable, and his eyes were bloodshot. His usual composure was completely gone.

"There's a traitor! Someone secretly leaked our mission route and ambushed us on our only route with an enemy force several times larger than us. Three squads that were on the same mission as us were all wiped out. Your father fought desperately to lead his squad members to break through the encirclement."

Were you there at the time?

Uchiha Gin, listening to the same story told by Uchiha Yao, couldn't help but ask.

"Of course I was there and witnessed your parents' sacrifice. I'm sorry, I really couldn't do anything about it."

As Uchiha Feng Huo finished speaking, his voice trembled slightly, and tears welled in his reddened tiger eyes as he continued.

"I'm a coward. The captain ordered me to leave, and I just left like that. I'm sorry for letting the captain down after taking care of me for so long."

"Explain in detail."

Upon noticing some discrepancies in the details, Uchiha Gin spoke up to inquire.

"What exactly happened in the end?"

"Your parents fought their way out with the unconscious Tajima clan chief, but the enemy was impossible to shake off. I joined the battle as a lookout to provide backup, but I was of no use. My lack of strength made me nothing but a burden."

Uchiha Fuuhi closed his eyes in pain, and the words he uttered seemed to have drained all his strength.

"At the last moment, your father ordered me to take the wounded and unconscious head of the Tajima clan and evacuate, while the couple covered our retreat."

"Is Chief Tajima still unconscious?"

Recalling the events described by Uchiha Yao, this point is clearly very different from what Uchiha Feng Huo, who experienced it firsthand, said.

"Yes, Chief Tajima was seriously injured at the time and only regained consciousness after several days of treatment."

Did my parents leave any last words?

Wanting to know if his parents had said anything important before they sacrificed themselves, Uchiha Gin asked.

"No, the situation was very urgent at the time, and no one had time to give any instructions."

Uchiha Feng Huo shook his head and said with great regret.

"Thank you, Captain Feng Huo, for telling me so much about my parents today."

Uchiha Gin straightened up and bowed to Uchiha Fuuka.

"I am unworthy of this. I watched helplessly as your parents sacrificed themselves. I should apologize to you."

After saying that, Uchiha Feng Huo knelt up, preparing to kowtow to Uchiha Gin.

"Captain Feng Huo, there's no need for that. My parents have already prepared to give their lives at any time since they chose this path."

Uchiha Gin quickly reached out to support him, then said reassuringly.

Having asked enough questions, Uchiha Gin got up to leave, while Uchiha Fuuka continued drinking alone, cup after cup.

As he was leaving, Uchiha Gin, deep in thought, faintly heard the slightly drunken mutterings of Uchiha Fuuka behind him.

"Why didn't you dodge that sword, Brother Jin?"

After a chance encounter with Uchiha Fuuka, Gin Uchiha learned a great deal about the truth behind his parents' sacrifice. His mind was in turmoil, and he lost all interest in hiring a carpenter to renovate his backyard.

Wearing a mask slung across his shoulder and carrying an Isobu doll, Uchiha Gin walked to his hut.

The shop had already set up the tables, chairs, and training targets, making the once bare backyard look a bit more upscale.

Touching the brand-new training dummy, Uchiha Gin nodded in satisfaction. Now all that was left was to rebuild the fence. If he knew Wood Release, it would be much more convenient. What a pity.

After tidying up the backyard, Uchiha Gin, who was about to enter the house, suddenly stopped, a strange smile appearing on his lips. He reached out to straighten the eerie mask slung across his shoulder and gently pushed open the door.

At this moment, Senju Itama was sitting on the sofa in a daze, completely unaware of the figure entering from outside the door. Quietly walking behind Senju Itama, the malicious Uchiha Gin put a hand on the other's shoulder and pressed his masked head close to him.

Senju Itama, who was sitting alone on the sofa in a daze, suddenly found a hand on his shoulder. Startled, he turned his head and saw a terrifying, strange face.

"Ah! A ghost~~ Oh~~"

Startled, Senju Itama let out a cry, then foamed at the mouth and fainted.

"Tsk tsk tsk, how come this kid is so timid?"

Disappointed that his opponent had fainted before he could even put on a show, Uchiha Gin removed his mask and clicked his tongue in disapproval.

"Hey, wake up."

Gin Uchiha crouched down and patted the unconscious Itama Senju, but found no response. His heart tightened.

"No way, that's terrifying! What if I type 'GG' too?"

(End of this chapter)