Konoha: The thirty-year-old Uchiha lacks motivation.

Chapter 29 Riddlers Deserve to Die

The aura of death was palpable, and at that critical moment, Uchiha Gin's eyes turned bloodshot.

The tomoe in his right eye spun wildly, and his pupil power poured into it as if it were free.

Kaguya Josuke, who thought he had succeeded, wanted to see the miserable state of the Uchiha in front of him.

Instead of the splattering blood and Uchiha Gin's wailing, he felt a piercing heat from the wound on his chest.

【Amaterasu】

A black lotus bloomed in his chest cavity, and endless pain suffocated him, with a burning sensation spreading from his lungs throughout his body.

The bones that had been growing under the influence of the bloodline were shattered at the slightest touch by the eerie black flames. Unable to support his bloodline, Kaguya Josuke was powerless to maintain his strength. The blooming bone flowers vanished in the wind, and Uchiha Gin pulled out his arm and flew backward.

Before Kaguya could counterattack, Uchiha Gin, who had been sent flying, knelt on the ground, one hand "struggling" to support himself, the other wiping away the blood and tears streaming from his right eye, and said palely,

"As expected of the legendary Shikotsumyaku (Corpse Bone Pulse), you are indeed powerful. I, Uchiha Gin, acknowledge you as the strongest in taijutsu; I willingly concede defeat!"

Having said that, he weakly closed his eyes and canceled Amaterasu.

"Host failed. Gained 12 Healing Energy. The Heart Steel Treasure Chest reward will be unlocked after two more battles. (Current total Healing Energy: 22)"

The black flames on his chest died down, and Kaguya Josuke, who was on the verge of death from the intense heat, vomited mouthfuls of blood. The hideous wound on his chest was charred by the high temperature, emitting a pungent aroma of flesh.

After being severely injured, Kaguya Josuke was no longer as dazed as when they first met, and her eyes gradually regained their clarity.

Looking at the slightly disheveled Uchiha Gin beside him, who was frowning as if deep in thought,

"You little brat..."

"Did you remember anything?"

Seeing that the other person seemed to have regained their senses, Uchiha Gin quickly asked.

The Kaguya clansman in front of me seemed to know about the tragedy that occurred at the Uchiha camp six years ago.

He is now eager to know the truth about the Kaguya clan's attack on their territory and what the original owner's missing memories are.

"No, you are not him, your eyes."

Having been tormented for so long, Kaguya Josuke was already at his limit. In addition, the forced activation of his bloodline limit had drained his remaining life force, and his last moment of clarity was merely a final burst of energy before death.

As Kaguya Josuke's voice gradually faded, Uchiha Gin, realizing that the other was already exhausted, quickly pressed for an answer.

"When you attacked the Uchiha clan's territory, who ordered you to do it? Where were the other members of the Kaguya clan?"

Upon hearing this question, boundless terror welled up in Kaguya Josuke's dark eyes. He struggled to back away, muttering incoherently.

"Everyone is dead, everyone who shone in the moonlight is dead!!!"

"Who died? What moonlight?"

Upon hearing the newly mentioned keyword, Uchiha Gin rushed to Kaguya Josuke's side, grabbed his shoulder, and stared intently at his lifeless eyes with his Sharingan.

"Two? Hahaha, you're not, you're not!"

Seeing the two tomoe slowly rotating in Uchiha Gin's eyes, Kaguya Josuke uttered incomprehensible words, gradually slumped down, and fell silent.

Damn riddle maker!

After setting down Kaguya Josuke's body, Uchiha Gin, his brow furrowed, turned and walked out of the cell.

After walking a few steps, they encountered Uchiha Ryuzaki coming from the opposite direction. Ryuzaki was very surprised to see Uchiha Gin in such a disheveled state.

Seeing his blood-stained hands again, he couldn't help but shudder. Recalling Uchiha Gin's "infamous reputation," he mustered his courage and cautiously asked,

"Lord Yin, what happened?"

"Kaguya Josuke attacked me while I was questioning him, but he had been imprisoned for too long and his strength was greatly reduced. I managed to kill him. Go find someone to deal with him."

They didn't hide the news of Kaguya Josuke's death. He was just a mentally unstable prisoner; he was dead, so what? They could just write a report.

"yes!"

Upon hearing the other party speak so casually about killing a prisoner, Uchiha Ryuzaki felt a chill run down his spine, swallowed hard, and immediately agreed.

Watching Uchiha Gin's departing figure, Uchiha Ryūza breathed a sigh of relief. The other party's appearance just now was too terrifying, giving him a chill down his spine.

Upon entering Kaguya Josuke's cell, Uchiha Ryūza went to examine the corpse lying on the ground. What he saw made him gasp in horror.

Kaguya Josuke, who was already extremely emaciated, had his hands broken and bound before, and now, cruelly, the bones of all ten of his fingers had been pulled out, leaving them hanging on the ground like noodles.

That wasn't the most horrifying part. Looking at the corpse's chest, a large, dark hole had appeared out of nowhere, completely empty inside.

His ribs and sternum were all broken, and he had been cruelly branded in his chest cavity with fire techniques. The smell of roasted meat still lingered in the air, making him feel nauseous.

After finishing his inspection, Uchiha Ryusei raised his head, recalling Uchiha Gin's seemingly harmless face. He simply couldn't reconcile him with the perverted man who tortured and murdered prisoners.

"No wonder there are so many bad rumors about Uchiha Gin in the clan. Such methods are something that ordinary people really can't use."

Uchiha Lucha thought to himself, all he wanted now was to drag his good brother Uchiha Tiedan away and get as far away from Uchiha Yin as possible.

The enigmatic Uchiha Gin pushed open the door to the archives room and found someone sitting in his office area. The person, seeing him enter, stood up with a smile and said…

"Yin-kun, since you've just started working here, feel free to tell me your needs, and I'll try my best to accommodate them."

The speaker was Elder Uchiha Yan, whom I had met briefly in the clan leader's office yesterday. He was round and plump, like a lovable Maitreya Buddha, and you would never guess that he was a ruthless executioner in his youth.

"Elder Yan, you're too kind. Commander Uchiha Ryukage has already made all the arrangements for me."

Uchiha Gin said politely.

"I am new here, so please forgive any shortcomings I may have."

"Although archival work is tedious, it can calm the mind. The clan chief noticed that you have been a bit restless lately, so he wanted you to come here to rest and recuperate, and also to find something to do."

Uchiha Yan explained Uchiha Tajima's intentions to him.

"The clan leader has the final say on everything."

Uchiha Gin said respectfully.

"Gin-kun, what were you doing outside? You kept me waiting."

With a smile, Uchiha Yan asked casually.

"I happened to come across a prisoner's information and, out of curiosity, I took a look."

Knowing he couldn't hide it from Uchiha Gin, he answered truthfully.

"Yin-kun is really dedicated to his job. He started working as soon as he arrived. He's truly admirable."

"Not at all, Elder Yan, you are the one who truly loves your job as if it were your home."

The two began with the polite formalities of adults.

Just as the two were chatting happily, Uchiha Roza pushed open the door and entered, saying as he did so.

"Lord Yin, the prisoner's body has been properly disposed of. Please rest assured, it will not be left behind. Ah! Greetings, Elder Yan."

Uchiha Ryuzaki, who was already somewhat anxious, didn't expect there to be a second person in the room. He blurted out his words as he pushed open the door, and when he saw his superior, his legs went weak and he knelt down.

I am most afraid of the sudden silence of the air

"Believe me, the criminal struck first."

Seeing the awkward silence, Uchiha Gin spoke first, his face full of sincerity and innocence.

"Ahem, these prisoners are really audacious to dare to attack in public. Fortunately, you are very strong, Silver Lord. If you had been injured, how would I explain it to the clan leader?"

Once he came to his senses, Uchiha Yan continued with some comforting words, displaying an expression of genuine care for a junior.

"It was a lucky fluke."

Uchiha Gin waved his hand modestly and said.

"Since there's nothing else, I won't disturb Yin-kun's work any longer. This archive room is yours to manage."

Before leaving, Uchiha Yan patted him on the shoulder, signaling him to do a good job.

After Uchiha Yan left, Uchiha Lucha, who had been kneeling on the ground, stood up and walked dejectedly to Uchiha Yin, as if waiting for punishment.

"Lu Cha, I think you're quite clever. I'd like to ask you for a favor."

Uchiha Gin didn't hold it against him; instead, he asked him for a favor.

"What are you saying? As long as it's something Lord Gin wants to do, I, Uchiha Ryūza, will go through fire and water for it."

Upon hearing his words, Uchiha Lucha immediately adopted a loyal expression and patted his chest as he spoke.

"Thank you so much. I just wanted to ask you to check in the dungeon to see who was imprisoned there six years ago."

Uchiha Gin stated his request.

"No problem, leave it to me!"

(End of this chapter)