Because the teenager she was dealing with was neither an ordinary person nor a Western saint with overflowing kindness and a strong sense of responsibility.

He is Huang.

Uchiha Ara, hailed by his enemies as the Blood Demon!

"Oh,"

"What do these things have to do with me?"

His words remained cold and inhumane, inspiring anger in those who heard them.

But upon closer reflection, such anger has no outlet.

Because what the other party said was correct, everything that followed was irrelevant to them.

[As expected. ]

A mournful cry arose in the old man's heart. He knew how precious and close the boy before him was, from the fact that the other party showed no concern for the previous slander and rejection.

but,

But for everyone's sake, for the sake of his former neighbors, for the sake of his hometown, the Land of Hot Springs, he still held onto a sliver of hope and humbly inquired:

"I would also like to ask if you would be so bold as to ask, did Chief Huang just agree to Xiaoling's request to find the evil person who cursed Xiaoling's mother and make them lift the curse?"

He didn't actually want to involve Xiaoling, but he had no choice but to do so in order to continue the conversation.

Because this aloof young man is likely only close to children who are still innocent, as can be seen from his attitude toward Xiaoling and the blonde girl who has already left.

Upon hearing this question, Huang did not immediately respond, but merely stared indifferently at the humble old man.

Tetsuji Inaba clearly sensed the boy's dissatisfaction, but he did not back down. He met those scarlet, evil eyes with a mixture of fear and unease, awaiting the answer.

As for Xiaoling, who was mentioned, she looked at the two of them with a blank and worried expression.

She could sense the subtle atmosphere and that something was amiss, but the little one opened his mouth but still couldn't utter a single word.

Because she wanted to hear her older brother's voice say "yes" again.

This might be her only selfish desire in her lifetime.

"Yes."

Finally, Huang Song spoke up.

After all, he had no reason to deny it; everything was just as he disdained: a mere evil cult.

Moreover, it's still the Jashin cult without Hidan.

That seemingly mysterious organization, despite its best efforts, could only cultivate one immortal being.

Upon hearing this answer, Xiaoling's tense nerves suddenly relaxed, and she was filled with genuine joy and emotion. However, in the next second, shame and regret also involuntarily surfaced.

She still wanted to say something, but in the end, it all turned into a blank stare and an unspoken vow.

Tetsuji Inaba, who had asked the question, also showed a look of delight.

"In that case, may we ask Chief Huang to also accept our request and ask you to completely drive away those villains?"

"So that everyone can live a truly peaceful and happy life."

The old man, somewhat flustered, spoke hastily, which was the ultimate purpose behind his long and roundabout way of elaborating on the topic:

Since the other party was able to agree to Xiaoling's request, and since they could readily promise to eradicate the evil god cult, they would certainly be able to completely suppress those local thugs who might make a comeback!

"Does that mean I should continue to protect you?"

Huang slowly opened his mouth,

But before the old man before him could respond humbly, he continued:

"But why did I take on such a boring task?"

These words not only caused Inaba Tetsuji to freeze in shock, but also made the expectant residents around him feel as if they had been doused with a bucket of ice water.

Hope was extinguished, and what surged forth was renewed anger.

This is the Uchiha clan—arrogant, haughty, and invincible!

However, the boy did not stop there, but continued speaking on his own:

“Those guys are just a bunch of street thugs who aren’t even worthy of being called bandits or outlaws.”

"Where are your daimyo? And where is the Hidden Hot Spring Village that you protect?"

"Can't they handle it?"

As he finished speaking, a mocking smile crept onto Huang's lips.

Such a task,

It doesn't even qualify as a mission!

This was originally a matter that fell under the jurisdiction of the Daimyo's office in the Land of Hot Springs and the Hidden Village of Hot Springs.

It's rather ridiculous that ordinary people are now entrusting this task to an outsider.

This also indirectly represents a reality: the famous figures here are no longer respected or trusted by the people as they used to be.

Even if such a performance has not yet spread throughout the entire territory and entered everyone's hearts, it has already sown the seeds for a wildfire that will one day ignite.

The nearby Land of Waves serves as a cautionary tale.

Upon hearing this, the discontent of the surrounding crowd seemed to be paused instantly, as if a pause button had been pressed.

They were not completely unreasonable troublemakers; they also understood certain cause-and-effect relationships.

The most direct reason why the entire country has gradually fallen into its current state is its own insufficient strength and the inaction of the daimyo.

Perhaps that person did try to change things, but was crushed by reality.

"Sa, do you still want the money?"

"No, then I'll take it with me."

"My time is also very valuable."

Huang casually pulled out a stack of coins and handed them to the old man, his words and expression remaining indifferent.

The wandering insects have discovered some possible locations where the cult might exist, but they still need to explore those places themselves.

Upon hearing the voice, Inaba Tetsuji abruptly awoke from his silence. He glanced at the indifferent boy in front of him, then turned to look at the villagers whose faces showed disappointment. A strange sense of certainty and madness suddenly surged into his heart.

[The Land of Hot Springs absolutely cannot continue like this!]

'Clap. '

It was the sound of a wooden cane hitting the ground, and the white-haired old man knelt down without uttering a sound.

"what are you doing?"

Upon seeing this, Huang frowned and subconsciously shifted his body.

The old man's actions were met with some resistance.

The surrounding residents called out, all trying to stop the old man from doing this. The two young men who had been there earlier stepped forward to help the kind old man up.

However, Tetsuji Inaba waved his hand to stop them, and then lowered his head to speak to himself:

"Please, please, Chief Wilderness."

“I know you must be a kind-hearted person, which is why you drove away those thugs, why you were willing to return the money, and why you accepted Xiaoling’s request without hesitation.”

"Therefore, I would like to take the liberty of asking and entrusting you to help us and the people of the Land of Hot Water to get out of their current predicament."

"If Daimyo Prefecture and Yugakure Village could be of any use, then the Land of Hot Springs wouldn't be in this state for the past four years."

"Last night was perhaps the most peaceful and tranquil night in this country in recent years."

"please."

At the end, the old man's voice lowered again.

He had really thought this through a lot before making this choice!

Over the years, ninjas from other countries have passed through this area, including some renowned ninjas from the five great ninja villages.

but,

However, those traditional ninjas, whose rigid doctrines, such as not being allowed to attack ordinary people, were ingrained in their very bones, would not get involved in the affairs here.

But the boy before them was different.

Cold and ruthless, yet possessing a unique sense of justice and righteousness.

Most importantly, he dared to break these dogmas!

She could even win over an intelligence broker who roamed the shadows, something other ninjas simply couldn't do.

As for directly entrusting the five great ninja villages to intervene...

With the daimyo prefecture still standing and its residents living under long-term oppression, each household was minding its own business and had neither the spare money nor the courage to travel thousands of miles to hire ninjas.

The consequence of doing so will only be an even more brutal retaliation.

Therefore, unless the entire world order undergoes a radical change, only he, and only he, can extend a helping hand to the Land of Hot Springs at this moment!

"stand up."

Huang still didn't answer directly, but said coldly.

However, the old man remained with his head bowed, not moving an inch.

"Fushima Sei!"

The boy growled.

"Yes."

Upon hearing this, the man standing to the side suddenly understood, hurriedly responded, and stepped forward to help the kneeling old man up.

But just then, with a series of muffled thuds, like ducklings falling into water, a series of deep, resonant sounds suddenly echoed across the ground.

"please."

"please."

"........"

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