Start with the Mangekyō and leave Konoha with Madara.

The Land of Iron, Takeo Castle, the headquarters of the Swordsmith.

In a luxuriously decorated and magnificent hall, as a puff of white smoke dissipated, two figures appeared in front of the Ninja Cat Zesuke at the same time.

Shen Yu glanced around calmly and was slightly stunned. There were people surrounding him, almost all the core members of the Sword Forging Studio were there. It seemed that there would be quite a bit of trouble this time.

After not seeing each other for a few years, everyone's appearance has changed a lot.

Maya Niwa looked older, with a weathered face, fine wrinkles at the corners of her eyes, and her back was slightly hunched, but her deep eyes looked even more shrewd.

His eldest disciple Ryunosuke has thick eyebrows, big eyes and a shiny bald head, which makes him very conspicuous in the crowd. He has a beard, which makes him look more rugged, but also reveals a hint of calmness.

Niwa Yukino was still wearing a white dress and white shirt, with an enchanting and exquisite figure. She did not wear a veil this time, and her makeup was delicate and stunning. The corners of her eyes were lightly outlined with a charming blush, which further highlighted the charm of a mature woman.

There was no other change in Sugawara Shoko. She just had a loli face that didn't match her figure at all, and a linen shirt that was about to be torn. She was trembling when she walked.

Others...omitted!

"Who is it this time?" Shen Yu asked with one hand on the knife and frowned.

"Um... this..." Niwa Maya coughed a few times and walked forward with his crutches, "Young Master, since that incident four years ago, no one has dared to cause trouble for the Chamber of Commerce."

Ryunosuke smiled and said, "Yes, yes, they all succumbed to your unrivaled power and dared not act rashly. Moreover, the shogunate also strongly supports us..."

Shen Yu frowned slightly, turned around and asked, "If you are fine, why are you communicating with me?"

"They told me to do it. I was just following orders, meow." Zesuke waved his hands, curled up his tail, and licked the dried fish.

"In fact, we want to formally thank you, young master, for your assistance over the years."

Xue Nolian took light steps and came to Shen Yu, saying softly: "Mr. Shen Yu, everyone wants to thank you."

"This one……"

Shen Yu then realized that the hall was decorated extremely grandly tonight. The golden marble tiles were luxurious and impressive, complementing the vermilion carpet. The wall texture was clearly visible, and the curved dome was coated with silver and gold, and was inlaid with crystal chandeliers that emitted a soft light.

Not far away, delicious dishes that are hundreds of times more abundant than those at the base are displayed on a round table. The hot pot in the middle is simmering over a low fire, and the bubbling hot steam brings the spicy aroma to every corner of the hall.

"Oh, I should have brought Lord Ban with me earlier." Shenyu smacked his lips.

"Mr. Shenyu, come here." Xueno suddenly took a step forward, her eyes rippling.

Shen Yu took half a step back. Xue No was too close to him, and the faint fragrance made him feel a little uncomfortable.

"call."

A flaming fan stood between the two of them, and its wide blade directly separated Shen Yu and Xue No.

"How come you have no sense of boundaries, woman?" Guang raised her chin, her beautiful eyes flashing with danger, "Just talk, why are you getting so close?"

Shen Yu instantly realized that someone was in a bad mood, but despite this, she did not release chakra indiscriminately because she knew that the other party was an ordinary woman who was powerless.

"This sister is..." Yukino blinked.

"My name is Uchiha Hikaru."

"It's Sister Guang." Yukino nodded with a smile, and intentionally or unintentionally puffed out her chest proudly.

"He is a disciple of Madara-sama, just like me." Shen Yu carefully pushed aside the flame fan and sent a probing look to Guang. "Although we have already eaten, since they have kindly prepared dinner, we can't refuse you. So... just eat something simple?"

"It doesn't matter." Guang Hao turned his wrist slightly, lightly put away the flaming fan, and put it back behind his back.

Everyone took their seats, and as the table turned, a slightly awkward dinner began.

The seating arrangement is very interesting because there is only one main seat, which was originally prepared for Shenyu. Logically, the two sides of the main seat should be the head of the family, Niwa Maya, and his eldest disciple, Ryunosuke.

But when Shenyu sat down, Guang sat directly on the left side of Shenyu.

Maye was a little embarrassed and moved to the right with his crutches, but a graceful figure in white sat down lightly. His always beloved daughter was accompanying Shenyu on his right side.

The Chamber of Commerce president (a disabled person) who was only fifty years old had to continue moving his seat and finally sat directly opposite Shen Yu.

After a few simple greetings, everyone started to feast on the food. The atmosphere was lively and the hot pot was boiling. I don’t know how everyone enjoyed the meal, but Shenyu felt very comfortable eating it.

On the left, Yukino poked her head out and asked in a soft voice, "How old is your sister this year?"

Shen Yu almost spit out a mouthful of fruit wine.

"It's very rude to ask someone's age without authorization." Guang replied casually, "Didn't your mother teach you?"

“My mother passed away when I was very young.”

"I'm sorry, I didn't mean it."

"It's okay, I'm being presumptuous." Xue Nai smiled gently, "I don't know what your relationship with the young master is?"

This time, Shen Yu bit off the iron spoon in one bite and chewed it without noticing anything.

Guang was stunned and the piece of meat he had just picked up fell back into the bowl.

Xue No narrowed her bright eyes, as if she had found an opportunity to counterattack, "Could it be that you two have already secretly become life partners?"

"no!"

"not yet!"

Shen Yu and Guang spoke at the same time, making a lot of noise.

The two looked at each other, blushed, and looked away, pretending nothing had happened.

"Oh~ So that's how it is."

Xue Nai pretended to be surprised and covered her mouth. "The young master is young and promising, and he is full of vigor and vitality. Sister Guang is also beautiful and intelligent. I feel pity for her. I thought... Hey, I was presumptuous. I should be punished, I should be punished..."

The banquet ended quickly because Shen Yu and Guang both felt embarrassed, and in response to everyone's attempts to keep them, they both tacitly declined.

Before leaving, Shen Yu went to the kitchen and selected several excellent dishes, stored them in a sealing scroll, and prepared to take them back for Old Bantou to taste.

Explosions rang out one after another, and colorful fireworks bloomed in the night sky. The two walked side by side on the empty street.

It seems like I have a lot to say, but I don’t know where to start, so I just remain silent.

Because of the word "not yet" just now, Uchiha Guang's pretty face is still blushing. She put her hands behind her back obediently and didn't dare to look at Shenyu.

She lowered her head and looked at her navy blue ninja boots. Again and again, her slender white feet appeared from the edge of her skirt and she moved forward step by step.

"Light." Shen Yu spoke softly, breaking the silence.

"Ah."

"I want to give you a gift."

"Well...eh? Gift?" Guang raised his little face, a little confused, "What gift?"

Shen Yu gently took Guang's little hand, and his palm immediately felt soft and cool. The latter froze for a moment, but did not refuse.

"Come with me."

"Ah."

……

At sunrise, the two arrived at the eastern coast of the Iron Kingdom.

A huge red sun rises from the distant horizon, dyeing the sky and the earth orange. The sea surface is undulating, like a huge sea monster about to break out of the water. Golden waves roll and hit the cliffs underfoot. The air is cool and moist.

"Do you want to take me to see the sunrise?" Guang glanced at Shenyu, and her fair face blushed in the blink of an eye. She gently bit her pink thin lips, feeling extremely shy at this moment.

“No, what I actually want to show you is…” Shen Yu took a deep breath, took Guang’s little hand, and jumped into the sea, “The starry sky under the sea!”

Shen Yu was like a cruising submarine, carrying light 200 meters into the sea. An invisible field with a diameter of ten meters was propped up around him, like a king, and all the sea water was excluded from the field.

Guang did not feel any sea pressure, and her dress was not stained by any sea water. There was a current outside the area, which carried the two of them into a deep dive at a very fast speed.

Shen Yu brought her to a flat sea rock and pointed to the top of his head excitedly, "Now!"

Guang was still immersed in shock at Shenyu's ability to control water. After hearing his words, he raised his head belatedly.

The magnificent, deep blue color came towards her, as if it was an endless blue sky. The sunlight shone through the ripples on the sea, illuminating her eyes.

Countless schools of fish swam in the sky, forming one colorful picture after another. The light emitted by countless creatures reflected beautiful light in the orange-red sunlight, like huge fireworks blooming on the seabed, or like... the boundless starry sky.

Now, this beautiful starry sky is reflected in her pupils.

Guang turned his eyes slightly, and the sunlight filtered through the sea water, casting an intoxicating glow on Shenyu's face.

His fair skin was as delicate as jade, his long eyebrows were slightly raised like the outline of two distant mountains, his cheeks were soft, his eyes were warm, and the smile at the corner of his mouth was full of youthfulness, which was even more charming than the starry sky above his head.

"Thank you, Shenyu, I like it very much."

Guang looked up at Shen Yu, the tenderness in his eyes almost melted him.

"Madara-sama also said that you don't like romance." Shen Yu stared into Guang's eyes, as if he could see a more beautiful starry sky through these bright eyes. "It seems that I understand you better."

"If you dare to tell anyone, you'll be dead."

She gently put her arms around Shen Yu's neck, stood on tiptoes, and slowly pressed her soft and moist lips against his.

In the midst of complete silence, the deep and melodious calls of whales rang out from the empty seabed, and countless fish circled and danced around the two of them.

The light and the sea water are intertwined, quiet and deep. Time seems to stand still at this moment, with only the dreamy starlight flickering faintly.