chsdbacks Chapter 267 Temari-neechan is so pitiful.
Chapter 267 Temari-neechan is so pitiful.
The lizard was getting faster and faster, and it was about to catch up with the scorpion.
The scorpion suddenly turned around, its pincers clamping down on the lizard's forelegs, and its tail stinger stabbing fiercely into the lizard's abdomen.
The lizard hissed in pain, but instead of retreating, it opened its mouth and bit down hard on the scorpion's back.
Uchiha Zetsu held his breath and whispered, "If I were a scorpion, I would have just hidden in the sand cave and not come out, wouldn't that have prevented the lizard from finding me?"
Uchiha Mitsunori smiled and shook his head: "Zetsu, if it keeps hiding in the sand cave, it will die of thirst and starvation. For life to continue, it must face risks. The Otsutsuki clan possesses the power to destroy the world, and also the power to create it. Creation requires patience and tolerance, but destruction only requires a moment of impulse. Many Otsutsuki clan members only know how to destroy and possess, plundering the energy of other planets, but never cherish life. This will lead them to gradually become isolated, or even extinct."
He paused, his gaze falling on Kaguya: "Kaguya, you created Hagoromo and Hamura to fight against the Otsutsuki clan and protect yourself. But have you ever considered that if you had shown more compassion for life, perhaps the outcome would have been different? I hope you remember that whether as powerful as the Otsutsuki or as weak as a lizard or scorpion, life deserves respect. Understanding the tenacity of life will allow your hearts to be more compassionate."
Kaguya Otsutsuki fell silent, her gaze once again falling on the lizard and scorpion locked in combat.
She recalled how, a thousand years ago, she had ruthlessly plundered chakra in order to survive, even trying to reclaim the chakra of Hagoromo and Hamura, never considering their feelings, and ultimately pushing them to the opposite side.
Looking at the small animals in the desert, struggling to survive.
The high wall in her heart, built up by a thousand years of solitude, seemed to have loosened a little.
Uchiha Zetsu lowered his head, his little face full of seriousness: "Dad, I understand. I won't hurt small animals anymore!"
Just then, the lizard suddenly exerted its strength and bit off the scorpion's pincers.
Once the scorpion lost its defenses, it quickly became the lizard's prey.
Uchiha Mitsunaga gently patted Zetsu's head: "This is the law of nature, the survival of the fittest, but every life that strives to live deserves respect."
The three continued walking, and as the sun rose higher, the scenery of the desert changed.
The distant sand dunes gleamed golden in the sunlight.
Occasionally, you can see a few tenacious cacti blooming with pale pink flowers on the sand.
Kaguya Otsutsuki stayed by his side, occasionally observing the small animals on the sand, her eyes softening.
After walking for about an hour, a cluster of buildings finally appeared in the distance.
The village is surrounded by earthen-yellow walls, and the figures of Sunagakure ninjas can be vaguely seen from the towering watchtowers.
Uchiha Mitsunori pointed to the village in the distance and said with a smile, "Look, that's Sunagakure ahead. Let's go there to rest and try some of the specialties of the Land of Wind, such as flower dishes and some drinks."
"Mother, let's go take a look!"
Uchiha Zetsu immediately cheered, grabbed Kaguya's hand, and ran quickly towards Sunagakure.
As the gates of Sunagakure gradually came into view, the gazes of the Uchiha Sanfeng turned to Karura in the distance.
Actually, the real purpose of bringing them here was to let Kaguya absorb a portion of Shukaku's chakra.
Before entering Sunagakure, the three of them disguised themselves.
Uchiha Mitsunaga transformed into a gentle-looking middle-aged man.
Kaguya Otsutsuki also concealed her stunning beauty and transformed into a gentle and graceful woman.
Uchiha Zetsu transformed into a little girl wearing a pink dress and clutching a rag doll in her hand.
Soon, the three arrived at the most famous "Saru Drinks Shop" in Sunagakure.
The cool atmosphere inside the store dispelled the summer heat, and the sound of the fans was particularly pleasant.
When the shop assistant came over, his eyes fell on Sanfeng, and he smiled and joked, "This gentleman looks unfamiliar. Are you here on a trip with your wife and daughter? Our chilled plum juice and watermelon juice are the best for cooling down in the summer, and they're perfect for kids."
"Then two glasses of plum juice and one glass of watermelon juice, please."
Mitsukasa responded with a smile, and then pulled out a chair for Kaguya in a natural and considerate manner.
Two women from Sunagakure at the next table saw this and couldn't help but whisper among themselves: "Look at that family, the man is quite handsome and gentle with his wife and children, how wonderful."
"Yes, they're obviously on vacation. That little girl is so cute, she's even clutching a stuffed animal in her hand."
"Although our Sunagakure village is very windy and dusty, our chilled drinks in the summer are quite famous. They made the right choice in choosing this shop."
The two were not talking loudly, but their voices reached Kaguya's ears clearly.
She picked up the plum juice the shop assistant brought her, took a small sip, and a smile unconsciously crept onto her lips.
Being treated like an ordinary person felt more comfortable than she had imagined.
"So sweet! So delicious!"
Jue took a sip of watermelon juice, her eyes immediately lit up, and she sipped it slowly, her face full of satisfaction.
Uchiha Mitsunori sipped his date juice, his gaze casually sweeping over the other customers in the shop, but he paused slightly when he saw a figure in the corner.
There were three girls sitting there, one of whom was a girl of about 13 years old, dressed in a Sand Village ninja outfit, with a huge iron fan hanging from her waist. She was 1.61 meters tall and was Temari.
Three years ago, in order to steal the chakra of the One-Tailed Shukaku, he beat up the Fourth Kazekage Rasa and his wife Karura.
In the chaos, he saw 10-year-old Temari, the little girl holding a small iron fan and standing in front of Gaara, her eyes stubborn and beautiful.
On a whim, he casually said, "When Temari turns 18, I will marry her as my queen."
After all, he had just beaten up the other person's parents, and now he's set his sights on their 10-year-old daughter.
This behavior was truly absurd, and it earned him a bad reputation in Sunagakure as "strong but extremely lecherous!"
As a result, the men of Sunagakure now avoid Temari whenever they see her.
"Dad, what are you looking at?"
Uchiha Zetsu noticed his father's gaze and followed it, seeing Temari and her group.
"Wow, that lady's fan is huge!"
Kaguya Otsutsuki also turned her head to look, her eyes filled with a hint of inquiry.
Her hearing was far superior to that of ordinary people, and she quickly heard the conversation between the two girls next to Temari.
The girl next to Temari is her two best friends, Sana and Sari.
"Sari, look at that brown-haired man, he's quite handsome." Shana nudged the girl next to her with her elbow, her voice low.
Sari glanced at him discreetly and whispered, "What's the use of being handsome? Have you forgotten about Uchiha Mitsunori, who caused a ruckus in the village three years ago? I heard he was handsome too, but he was a complete lecher. You know, Temari was only 10 years old at the time, and that man said he wanted to marry her. Now, no man in the village dares to get close to Temari, for fear of being retaliated against by that ruthless man."
"Sari, you know Temari is so pitiful! She's only 13 years old! She has to wait another 5 years to get married. Our Land of Wind is so much better; we can get married at 16."
Sana's voice carried a hint of indignation: "I heard that man has already married nine princesses, and he's still not satisfied. He even has his eye on Temari. What a lecherous man!"
Sari followed her gaze to Temari, sighed, and said with pity, "Yes, who knows how many more princesses that man will marry in the next five years? When Temari marries into that family, what status will she have left?"
Temari sat to the side, listening to the two's discussion. Her fingertips gripped the handle of the iron fan tightly, her knuckles turning slightly white.
Three years ago, a single sentence from that man made her a "special existence" in Sunagakure.
Boys her age didn't dare approach her, and she could only let others gossip behind her back.
Following Sana's gaze, she casually glanced at the Uchiha Sanmine family, feeling only a touch of envy.
Hearing the two talking, Uchiha Mitsunori's smile froze slightly, and he subconsciously looked at Kaguya.
As expected, Kaguya Otsutsuki paused in her hand holding the plum juice, a barely perceptible hint of inquiry flashing in her eyes.
Uchiha Mitsunori coughed somewhat awkwardly, without offering any explanation.
Kaguya Otsutsuki raised an eyebrow slightly but did not ask any further questions.
Having lived for thousands of years, she didn't care about the worldly custom of "polygamy," and only found the Uchiha Mitsunori's awkward appearance somewhat amusing.
Uchiha Zetsu pretended not to understand their conversation, and simply finished drinking the watermelon juice.
She tugged at Sanfeng's sleeve and pleaded, "Daddy, when are we going to the market? I want to see if there are any fun little gadgets."
"We'll go later, so you don't get jostled by the crowd."
Uchiha Mitsumine smiled and pinched her cheek, trying to change the subject.
Temari finished her drink, stood up, picked up her iron fan, and said, "We've rested for a long time; it's time to go back and practice our ninjutsu!"
Shana and Sari exchanged a glance and could only follow in her footsteps.
Just as Temari and her two companions passed by their table.
Uchiha Zetsu suddenly looked up and gave her a sweet smile: "Sister, your fan is so big! So cool!"
Temari paused for a moment, then looked at her incredibly cute appearance. Her tense expression softened a little, and she smiled unconsciously: "Little girl, this fan is for fighting."
Her gaze swept over Uchiha Mitsunori and Kaguya, and she thought the couple seemed very harmonious, so she didn't think much of it and left the beverage shop with her best friend.
Watching Temari's retreating figure, Uchiha Mitsunori breathed a sigh of relief.
Kaguya Otsutsuki seemed to read his mind and gently touched his hand: "What... are you afraid I'll ask you... about the past?"
Uchiha Mitsunori grasped her hand and said earnestly, "It's not that I'm afraid, it's that I feel there's no need to mention it."
Kaguya Ōtsutsuki's eyes flickered slightly, and she stopped teasing him: "Let's go, let's go explore other places!"
The three of them left the beverage shop and headed towards the market.
The market was bustling with activity, with stalls filled with hand-woven carpets, colorful fabrics, fresh fruits, and all sorts of small toys.
Zetsu Uchiha excitedly grabbed Kaguya's hand and they wandered from stall to stall...