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Chapter 43 The Kidnapped Cook (Flashback)

Konoha 22nd year.

The Tobirama Senju residence.

Why didn't that kid bring me food?

Tobirama Senju waited in his office all morning, but Renya still hadn't brought the food.

Because I didn't want to eat military rations, I went home to check on things.

There was no one in the courtyard, only the chairs sitting quietly there.

"Kid?"

He went to the door and knocked, but there was no response from inside.

Tobirama Senju used his senses and found that no one was home.

"Where did that kid run off to?"

After the war ended, Lianye spent her days either delivering meals or basking in the sun.

His daily routine is very regular, so his sudden disappearance today must be suspicious!

"Someone come here."

The hidden forces appeared in the courtyard.

"Find that kid in the village."

As soon as he finished speaking, several members of the secret service began their search.

"Gurgle..."

His stomach growled in protest, and Tobirama Senju went to the kitchen only to find it empty.

Left with no other choice, he could only take out a soldier's ration pill and swallow it.

That kid won't cook for him, that's really awful!

Once we find them, we will not let them off easily!

In the alleys of Konoha Village.

"Oh, my Lord Madara!"

Renya was startled by Uchiha Madara's sudden appearance in the village.

If this guy shows up in the village and gets discovered by that old man Tobirama Senju, it'll be hard to explain.

"I've come to ask you to cook for us."

Ever since he tasted the delicious food this kid made, Hashirama has been craving it.

She kept pestering him to come to the village and take Lianye back to cook for him.

If it weren't for Hashirama's crying, tantrums, and threats of suicide, he wouldn't have come all this way.

"From now on, we can just use spirit beasts to communicate these things."

Lian Ye looked around nervously and said with a helpless expression.

"If our meeting is discovered, we might not be able to stay in the village anymore."

The war had just ended, and he was finally able to enjoy life.

I don't want to have to leave my hometown because of this...

Madara Uchiha's eyes lit up upon hearing this.

Wouldn't that be even better?!

If this kid can't make it in the village, he can go and seek refuge with him and Hashirama.

By then, you can enjoy delicious food every day.

"You can come with me."

Madara Uchiha extended an olive branch once again.

Who knows, they might become his companions in achieving the "Eye of the Moon" plan.

Even if that doesn't work, hiring a chef would be a good alternative.

His cooking skills were similar to Hashirama's; in the cave, he did nothing but roast and boil.

Although the taste is passable, who doesn't want to eat delicious food?

"Lord Madara, how about we call it quits?"

Lian Ye shook her head so hard it looked like a rattle drum, her face full of resistance.

What a joke!

Isn't it better for him to enjoy life in the village?

Why do you want to live in the mountains with Ban?

"No."

Madara Uchiha was adamant in his stance, holding his hand with a serious expression.

"You have to come back with me to cook!"

If I don't bring this kid back today, Hashirama will start nagging again.

Lian Ye: "..."

There's nothing else I can do.

He looks like he's about to be forcibly abducted.

There wasn't even time to explain the situation to Tobirama Senju.

That old guy can't think he's defected, can he?

If that happens, he'll have nowhere to cry...

Of course, he only thought about it that way.

Tobirama Senju wouldn't consider him a rogue ninja simply because he left the village without saying goodbye.

Unless he stumbles upon the person who took him away—Madara Uchiha!

"Lord Madara, would you like to change your appearance?"

Lian Ye was genuinely afraid of being seen by others, otherwise she would be in a situation where she couldn't clear her name no matter what.

Madara Uchiha did not speak.

As long as he doesn't show himself, no one else will be able to find him!

"Stop talking nonsense."

"Come with me."

Without saying a word, he pulled Lianye away from the village.

It's lunchtime now.

If we delay any longer, we won't be able to eat on time.

Ultimately, under pressure from Madara Uchiha, Renya was forced to leave the village.

Senju Tobirama, who was in his office dealing with documents in a depressed mood, was unaware of this matter.

"Where did that kid go?"

They've really grown up and become independent.

She left home without saying goodbye, so she'll have to clean up properly when she gets back!

Otherwise, who knows where they might run off to in the future.

in the cave.

"Lianye, you've finally arrived!"

When Hashirama Senju saw Renya being dragged over, his face immediately lit up with a smile.

It could be said that her smile was extremely fawning.

I'll be able to eat delicious food soon, and I'm in an exceptionally good mood.

"Uncle Hashirama, what would you like to eat?"

Since we cannot resist it, we can only accept reality.

Hopefully, they'll let me leave after they've finished cooking.

"I want to eat……"

Hashirama Senju didn't stand on ceremony and rattled off a whole bunch of dishes.

Madara Uchiha's Adam's apple bobbed.

Although there were many dishes he had never heard of, he knew they would be delicious just by hearing their names!

It seems we can't let this kid leave so easily.

Otherwise, it won't be so easy to bring them out again in the future.

"I'm going to buy groceries."

Lian Ye stood at the entrance of the cave, gazing at the surrounding sprawling forest, and sighed helplessly.

He didn't understand why the two of them wanted to live deep in the mountains.

Even buying groceries requires traveling dozens of miles to a small town.

"You wait here for me to come back."

After saying that, he headed toward the nearest town.

Hurry up and get the food ready.

Hopefully we can get back to the village before dinner, otherwise that old man will definitely yell at us.

They might even send their secret agents to search for their whereabouts.

If they follow the clues to the cave, they'll find two people who are already dead.

I can't even imagine what that scene would be like...

"Ban, you're amazing!"

Hashirama Senju looked on with admiration.

He couldn't find a close friend who could actually bring Lianye back from the village.

Finally, I can properly enjoy the food.

Madara Uchiha remained calm, a slight smile playing on his lips as he turned away.

He's just a cook.

He could even take someone away right in front of Tobirama Senju if he wanted to!

I really look forward to seeing Tobirama Senju's expression when he finds out that Renya is with him.

Absolutely fantastic!

Half an hour later, Lian Ye returned carrying several bags of ingredients.

They arrived in a hurry and didn't have any storage scrolls.

We had no choice but to carry it back by hand.

Fortunately, his physical condition was not affected.

It's just a little troublesome.

"Haha, thank you for your hard work, Lian Ye!"