Uchiha's personal opinion

This is practically comparable to the range of the Shogunate's newly developed detonating tag rocket launcher!

Another advantage of using kunai as a guide to activate space-time ninjutsu and achieve teleportation is that it leaves no trace or scent along the way!

"Fortunately, this guy is clearly out of touch with the times..."

Ashura was not familiar with the geography and city layout of the Land of Fire, so he needed Josuke Uchiha's guidance to get to his destination, and this process could be appropriately guided.

In addition, the secret notes he left behind, including coughs, and records of large-denomination gold yen spending, made it easy for the shogunate and the United Company to obtain information about his whereabouts.

As for the radio, short-range walkie-talkie and other equipment, they were beyond Ashura's imagination. Without the presence of chakra, he would only think that what he saw was a small decoration.

If he weren't controlled by others, Josuke Uchiha could even transmit his location information through a large radio station he could access.

Moreover, while wandering aimlessly through the streets after his meal, he heard a repetitive drumbeat coming from a nearby United Company store. It was the rhythm of a coded telegram, meaning "begin the operation."

This also shows that the counter-terrorism forces, and even Lord Deguang, have found the intelligence he left behind and have narrowed down the scope of the operation.

"The only troublesome thing is this guy's forbidden technique..."

Josuke Uchiha sighed inwardly.

He couldn't think of any way to restrain such a freely moving forbidden technique, just as he couldn't understand why the Second Hokage, Tobirama Senju, who had mastered and developed so many forbidden techniques, had perished in the Land of Lightning.

Chapter 395 I've Found You!

It was obvious that there were more ninjas in Fushimi County than Ashura had seen in any of the counties he had visited.

"Fushimi District is the gateway to the Land of Fire, so the shogunate has a relatively large number of troops stationed there. Although they usually have other garrisons, they still visit the district during their leisure time."

Josuke Uchiha offered this explanation.

"...But aren't ninjas supposed to be separate from the secular world and not easily appear before ordinary people?"

Ashura asked with some confusion.

This is different from what the hermit Fukasaku of Mount Myōboku described.

"That was in the past during the Hokage's chaotic reign. Now, under Lord Tokumitsu's leadership, the Shogunate's ninjas can directly intervene in the ninja world."

Uchiha Josuke replied.

"..."

This was indeed somewhat puzzling for Ashura. Why did the ninja, who only knew how to live on the edge of a knife, not cause panic and bloodshed when he was deeply involved in the secular world of the ninja?

After much thought, he came up with an answer: the ninjas' quality had improved.

Otherwise, it would be impossible to explain why those ninjas who were still brave and fierce even under the constraints of the Ninja Clan in ancient times suddenly became civilized and courteous in this era.

For example, there was one issue that shocked Ashura the most, but he didn't show it for the sake of his pride: ninjas actually had to pay for things they took?!

And ninjas during the Warring States period actually risked their lives to assassinate nobles for their money?!

Although Hashirama Senju, who ended the chaos, was one of Ashura's reincarnations, the existence of chakra is special. Hashirama Senju, with his independent will and soul, and Ashura's chakra are actually two different individuals. It's just that Hashirama Senju was deeply influenced by Ashura's chakra. Even so, it was enough to shock Ashura.

"Actually, I deserve some credit for the changes that have taken place in the ninja world..."

Ashura pondered this dreamily.

Josuke Uchiha remained standing to the side with a blank expression, though his heart was beating slightly faster.

He heard the latest cipher rhythm drumbeats—

"Lord Deguang has been notified!"

His people have not forgotten him!

His people did not abandon him!

His lord! The greatest man of the Uchiha clan, Lord Tokumitsu! He will personally come to rescue this lost sheep!

At that moment, Josuke Uchiha was moved to tears.

"...What's wrong with you?"

Ashura also noticed Uchiha Josuke's unusual behavior at this moment.

Because of the presence of the heterogeneous chakra, he could sense that Josuke Uchiha's heartbeat was accelerating and tears were beginning to fall from his eyes. This was an abnormality that had never occurred to Josuke Uchiha since he was captured.

"It's windy, and there's too much sand and gravel; it got in my eyes..."

Josuke Uchiha said calmly.

His heart rate returned to its usual steady rhythm.

"All right……"

Ashura gave him a deep look, but said nothing more.

And so, with their unspoken understanding, Ashura and Josuke Uchiha continued to explore the town, observing the local customs and traditions. As dusk fell, they had a rare quick meal before slowly making their way to the countryside.

"There are so many drums beating in the city today..."

Although Ashura's tone was one of exclamation, it also carried a hint of something more.

Josuke Uchiha didn't say anything, but mechanically followed behind Ashura.

"What kind of person is your lord... Uchiha Tokumitsu?"

This was also the first time Ashura had asked about Uchiha Tokumitsu.

"He is the god of all Uchiha."

Josuke Uchiha answered without hesitation.

During these few days together, he also figured out Ashura's likes and dislikes.

Although Ashura quite liked the ramen shop that always appeared alongside the United Company stores, he seemed to harbor a strange "malice" towards the United Company, the Shogunate, and even Konoha—although this feeling was getting weaker, Josuke Uchiha still held a grudge.

He had no idea where this eccentric and unconventional Asura had come from.

It could be a secret weapon of the nobles, a trump card from the black market, or even a so-called immortal from a holy land. The rise of the shogunate has been too short, and the enemies it has accumulated have not yet been wiped out, so it is not surprising that someone comes from either side. In any case, what is certain is that he is an enemy of the Uchiha clan and the shogunate, and that is enough.

"To regard people as gods is a grave taboo!"

Ashura said very seriously.

Josuke Uchiha didn't even bother to be perfunctory anymore.

His emotions had already swayed with the rising and falling drumbeats on both sides of the street.

"The Lord has arrived."

"be careful."

"Barrier sealing".

"The ninja army has gathered."

This is the cipher drumbeat rhythm that Josuke Uchiha was able to recognize.

"If we go further south, we'll reach the Kinki region, right?"

Ashura suddenly asked.

"Yes……"

Josuke Uchiha nodded in reply.

nod?

After a moment of surprise, Josuke Uchiha realized that he could control his body again.

Although the foreign chakra in his body was still there, it no longer bound his body. He had regained control of his body and his chakra!

"Let's go, it would be good to go and have a look together. If I have the chance, I'm also planning to pay a visit to His Highness the Daimyo. What do you think?"

Ashura continued to ask questions casually.

"Perfectly suited."

Josuke Uchiha continued to stall.

"why?"

Ashura asked, "Are the daimyo so easy to talk to now?"

"If he doesn't obey, he will dissolve in water."

Josuke Uchiha reiterated his previous point of view.

Faced with the absolute military suppression of the shogunate, any self-proclaimed noble and long-standing bloodline was meaningless; and after the Sand Village collectively hung up streetlights by the nobles of the Land of Wind, the ninjas discovered that their so-called status was utterly meaningless.

For a nobleman, this was perhaps the worst of times.

But for a ninja, this is the best of times.

As for the common people who don't really care who the rulers are, they just feel that their lives are getting better and better.

"So this is the ninja world!"

Standing at the gate of Fushimi Castle, Ashura sighed and turned back to look at the brightly lit street once more.

He felt that he had suddenly become somewhat fascinated by the bustling, lively atmosphere of everyday life.

Unlike the sparsely populated ninja world of ancient times, and unlike the serene and cold sacred Mount Myōboku, the vibrant ninja world, filled with joys and sorrows, love and hate, is always so moving.

But if this continues, Josuke Uchiha will probably get impatient...

Ashura glanced at Josuke Uchiha one last time before heading into the dark wilderness.

Josuke Uchiha's unusual behavior and the familiar drumbeats made him realize something.

But he was not afraid at all!

Because he is an Asura!

Ashura, who inherited the bloodline of the Sage of Six Paths and is determined to bring peace to the ninja world for all eternity!

After walking nearly three kilometers into the darkness, Josuke Uchiha stopped.

Ashura's gaze also turned to the darkness before him.

"You sensed it even faster than I did?"

This surprised Ashura somewhat.