Chapter 132 : Agree

At this moment, Kazuhiko gazed at Kurogane before him, while Tsunade blinked suspiciously, directing her gaze between Kazuhiko and Kurogane.

It marked the first occasion that a member of the Uchiha clan had set foot in his own courtyard.

It was essential to note that interactions between the Uchiha and Senju clans were typically approached with great caution.

Uchiha seldom engaged in conversation within the village, let alone with the Senju clan. Today, he had specifically sought out the Senju clan, and here he was, standing in the small courtyard belonging to the Senju princess.

Though he had come with the purpose of finding the man beside him, others were oblivious to his intentions.

"I'm afraid the teacher need not concern himself with this..." Tsunade thought, a sneer forming in his heart.

Kazuhiko reached for the tea cup beside him and extended it to Kurogane.

"Have some tea!"

Kurogane stood cautiously, taking the tea with trembling hands. Despite Kazuhiko's earlier invitation to sit, he dared not do so.

He simply bowed slightly, holding the tea as if he were a servant accompanying his master.

Kurogane was still awestruck by Kazuhiko's intimidating demeanor from the previous day.

For Kurogane, yesterday was unlike any other day.

From the very beginning, he had been subdued by Kazuhiko's coercion, witnessing the deadly spectacle behind the door.

In his eyes, the elite Anbu ninjas, originally formidable, became mere playthings in Kazuhiko's hands, easily dispatched.

There were also members of the Sarutobi clan, several of whom he had seen on the road. They too met their demise at Kazuhiko's hands, right here in Konoha.

This had a profound psychological impact on Kurogane. Witnessing the slaughter, the invincible attitude of Kazuhiko became etched in his mind.

Later, Kazuhiko revealed the Uchiha clan's crisis step by step, ultimately stating that Kurogane would have perished that day.

The psychological impact was unimaginable. Kurogane felt that his entire world had been shattered, especially considering that, according to Konoha's higher-ups, he was destined for sacrifice.

His body trembled uncontrollably, gripped by fear. For the first time, he realized how fragile and expendable his life was in the eyes of Konoha's leaders, subject to sacrifice at any moment.

Simultaneously, Kazuhiko's role in all of this appeared complex in Kurogane's eyes.

He feared Kazuhiko's merciless approach of massacring everyone, knowing that the ruthlessness could have been directed at him. Yet, he admired Kazuhiko's invincibility, wisdom, and the ability to discern the truth behind the incident at a glance.

Moreover, Kazuhiko had shared the Uchiha clan's crisis with him, showing it vividly, and ultimately reminding him of the imminent danger facing the Uchiha.

Therefore, Kurogane harbored gratitude towards Kazuhiko. Now, he stood timidly before him, with occasional expressions of adoration and gratitude flashing in his eyes.

Today, he witnessed another facet of Kazuhiko.

The Kazuhiko he saw today appeared to be an ordinary noble boy – handsome, noble, gentle, and polite. Kurogane observed Kazuhiko's gentle smile in front of Princess Tsunade, yet couldn't shake the memory of Kazuhiko's ruthless demeanor from the previous day.

For a moment, Kurogane hesitated to associate yesterday's ruthless Kazuhiko with the person standing before him now. Trying to conceal his shock, he slightly bowed and lowered his head.

Kazuhiko, in turn, regarded Uchiha with respect, bowing his head, while Tsunade, feeling a sense of helplessness, observed the interaction. It was as if Kazuhiko was saying, "See, I'm being gentle, but he still looks in awe of me. I can't help it."

Upon closer inspection, Tsunade noticed an unusual reverence from Kurogane towards Kazuhiko. It was a humility not characteristic of the Uchiha she had encountered before, who usually held their heads high during conversations.

Tsunade couldn't fathom why Kurogane seemed so afraid of Kazuhiko, yet admiration flashed in his eyes. She decided to set aside her curiosity and turn her attention to the mysterious figure beside her.

This man had defeated his teacher, someone Tsunade knew was powerful. She wondered how he had acquired such strength at such a young age. There were whispers of him being called the second ninja god, a testament to his remarkable abilities at such a youthful stage.

The abrupt invitation from the usually reserved Uchiha clan to the Senju clan's dinner party added another layer of mystery to this enigmatic man. Tsunade found him truly mysterious and couldn't wait to uncover his secrets.

While Kazuhiko remained silent about these matters, Tsunade's curiosity reached its peak. She couldn't help but imagine interrogating him and unraveling his secrets one by one.

Observing the humble demeanor of Kurogane, Kazuhiko felt a sense of satisfaction. It seemed that the Uchiha clan was aware of the significant gift he had bestowed upon them. Kazuhiko believed that without his intervention, the Uchihas would have faced greater challenges sooner or later.

As Kazuhiko looked at the grateful Kurogane, he felt justified in receiving this gratitude. He sensed that his reminder had averted a potentially dire fate for the Uchiha clan.

Acknowledging Kurogane's cautious attitude, Kazuhiko turned to him and said, "Alright, you don't need to stand here in vain..."

Pausing deliberately, Kazuhiko continued, "I accept your invitation from the Uchiha clan this time. I will arrive at the Uchiha clan on time tonight."

Kurogane, receiving a positive response, immediately smiled with excitement, bowing down to salute. "Thank you, Your Excellency the Patriarch. We Uchiha are honored to welcome you!"

Kazuhiko nodded, waved his hand, and said briskly, "Alright, let's go. I need to continue with my breakfast."

Kurogane, expressing gratitude once again, straightened up, bowed, and exited, even closing the door behind him. Even Tsunade couldn't help but comment, "This attitude is truly commendable. I didn't expect the Uchiha to have such a polite individual!"

"I always thought that Uchiha were just a bunch of guys who only had a straight...," Tsunade trailed off, leaving her unspoken thoughts in the air.

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