Chapter 364 Cell Transplant Surgery

While other countries were in the cold depths of winter, with people donning thicker winter clothes, the people of the Land of Waves still wore light clothing, unchanged throughout the four seasons.

Uchiha Madara, wearing sunglasses to block the sun, a floral T-shirt, and floral shorts, walked out of his house with a swimming ring, having abandoned the Eye of the Moon Plan and settled into a retirement life in the Land of Waves.

The developed commerce had not turned the Land of Waves into a fast-paced country. The increase in per capita income had allowed people to slow down their pace of life, and living in such a place was perfectly suited for Uchiha Madara, who was physically and mentally exhausted.

"Mr. Deng, going for a swim again?"

A neighbor nearby saw Uchiha Madara dressed like this and greeted him warmly.

"The weather's nice, good for swimming."

Uchiha Madara's residence was very close to the beach; it took about ten minutes to walk leisurely, or five to six minutes if walking quickly.

It's worth mentioning that none of Uchiha Madara's neighbors knew his full name, only that this somewhat reclusive middle-aged man was called "Mr. Deng."

Although he didn't talk much, he was still a good person.

His neighbors had a good impression of him, all believing him to be a person with a cold exterior but a warm heart.

"Mr. Deng, this is a specialty from my hometown. Please try it. My naughty boy owes you so much; if it weren't for you, I don't know what would have happened."

A dark-skinned woman enthusiastically shoved a package into Uchiha Madara's hand. From her skin tone and appearance, it was clear she had moved from the Land of Lightning to live in the Land of Waves.

"It's nothing, just lent a hand."

Uchiha Madara wasn't lying. He had merely saved a child who was caught in the waves while he was swimming, just as an incidental act.

Looking at the item in his hand, Uchiha Madara had no choice but to go home.

Uchiha Madara's home was simply furnished, with a large potted plant housing a tall pitcher plant.

"Madara, why are you back?"

The pitcher plant opened, revealing Zetsu's yin-yang face.

Black Zetsu was glad he hadn't gone looking for Si. Who would have thought that Uchiha Madara, who usually left home and returned in the evening, would come back so soon?

"The neighbor gave me something."

Uchiha Madara placed the item in his hand on the table and turned to walk out.

Port, a passenger ship docked at the pier.

Hiruzen Sarutobi disembarked from the passenger ship, not in the mood to admire the bikini-clad beauties on the beach, and quickly headed to White Snake Pharmaceutical Technology Company.

Uchiha Madara held an ice cream cone, eating it as he walked towards the beach.

During his time living in the Land of Waves, swimming in the sea was one of his few hobbies.

?!

Hiruzen Sarutobi and Uchiha Madara brushed past each other. His steps halted, his pupils suddenly contracted, and his heart trembled uncontrollably as he looked at that familiar back.

Was that... Uchiha... Madara?!

No, impossible. How could Uchiha Madara be so young? Uchiha Madara had died long ago!

Hiruzen Sarutobi believed it must be a figure somewhat similar to Uchiha Madara; it absolutely could not be Uchiha Madara.

If it really were Uchiha Madara, he couldn't possibly be so young.

"Hey, you, staring at me, is there something you need?"

Uchiha Madara bit into the strawberry-flavored ice cream cone in his hand. He had merely said "whatever," and the brat selling ice cream had given him strawberry flavor.

"Nothing, nothing, sorry to bother you."

Hiruzen Sarutobi saw the strawberry-flavored ice cream cone in Uchiha Madara's hand and laughed awkwardly, firmly believing that he didn't resemble Uchiha Madara at all. Uchiha Madara would never wear this outfit and eat a strawberry ice cream cone!

Among his few impressions of Uchiha Madara, Uchiha Madara was extremely domineering, exuding a terrifying oppressive aura, and would never do such a thing.

Hiruzen Sarutobi, relieved, quickly left.

The Third Hokage of Konoha, huh?

Doesn't seem very reliable.

That guy Tobirama chose him; his judgment isn't all that great!

Uchiha Madara's eyes behind his sunglasses narrowed slightly, a hint of sarcasm flashing. Based on Hiruzen Sarutobi's behavior, he labeled him as unreliable and secretly mocked Senju Tobirama in his heart.

"Third, have you come alone?"

A white and blue sports car stopped on the platform of White Snake Pharmaceutical Technology Company's rooftop lounge, and Uzumaki Chigusa got out of the car.

Hiruzen Sarutobi scrutinized Uzumaki Chigusa, a hint of shock flashing in his eyes. So many years had passed, yet she hadn't aged; instead, she looked even younger, appearing to be in her early twenties.

"Third Hokage, is there something you need from me?"

Uzumaki Chigusa sat on a chair, holding a low-alcohol cocktail, and took a small sip.

"Chief Chigusa, it's still about the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki. I hope you can help Konoha, considering the past relationship between Konoha and Land of Whirlpools."

Hiruzen Sarutobi didn't hold much hope for this. He came to the Land of Waves partly to clear his mind and partly to try his luck.

When making his request, he didn't forget to mention the past ties between Konoha and Land of Whirlpools, so even if she refused, Uzumaki Chigusa wouldn't say anything too harsh.

"Third Hokage, I made it very clear to Lady Mito. It's not about whether I'm willing to help, but that I cannot make decisions for them."

Uzumaki Chigusa suppressed her anger, took a large gulp of cocktail, and after a moment's deliberation, said, "You know very well what kind of existence a Tailed Beast Jinchuriki is, Third Hokage. Even a powerful Sealing Ninja like Lady Mito has to confine herself in the Spiral Tower. What about those children who are not as strong as Lady Mito?"

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