Hashirama Reborn

Hashirama took Hata Hikaru and sent him back to the fishermen's residence. Under the moonlight, a middle-aged woman was anxiously wandering nearby, her face full of worry and uneasiness. When she saw the two figures appear, she couldn't help but exclaimed and hugged Hata Hikaru tightly.

Xiaoguang, where have you been?!

Hatta Hikaru pushed the woman away and rushed into the room without looking back. The woman looked at Hashirama awkwardly and thanked him repeatedly.

Thank you, Master Ninja, I am Xiaoguang’s mother. This child is too willful. I will teach him a lesson.

Hashirama shook his head, hesitated for a moment, and finally asked: I want to know why Xiaoguang hates me so much?

Upon hearing this, the woman was silent for a long time, and then she whispered: The Whirlpool Country is protected by the Uzumaki clan, so we can live here peacefully without being invaded by pirates. In return, we have to pay protection fees to the Uzumaki clan every month.

Our family relies on Xiaoguang's father for fishing. After paying protection fees every month, we have no savings. Guang has lived by the sea since he was a child and has always wanted to have some sweets. The child is very sensible and knows that the family cannot afford it, so he has never asked for it. But as parents, how could we not know it?

Some time ago, it was Xiaoguang's birthday. We saved money for a long time and bought sweets for Xiaoguang, making sure that we could also pay for the protection of the whirlpool after buying them. The child was very happy, but then the wave attacked.

In order to protect the Whirlpool Country, Whirlpool set up a barrier to protect us. However, it asked to increase the protection fee for this month. We no longer have any extra savings to pay for it. Whirlpool disagreed and asked us to make up the difference later, claiming that those who don’t pay the extra fee will be kicked out of the barrier!

There was no choice, Guang's father could only go out to sea to fish again. Before leaving, he promised Guang that he would definitely come back. However, the waves were too big, and he... he, sob.

The woman covered her face in pain and burst into tears. Hashirama stood there blankly. He understood that the reason why Hatta Hikaru hated ninjas was because he believed deep down in his heart that if it weren't for the existence of the Uzumaki clan ninjas, his father would not have taken the risk and such a tragedy would not have happened.

As for the arrival of the Senju, Guang harbored deep resentment, thinking that if they had come earlier, perhaps his father could have been saved.

Hashirama took a deep breath and expressed his desire to talk to Hatta Hikaru. Ms. Hatta wiped away her tears, hesitated for a while, looked at Hashirama's sincere face, and finally agreed.

Hashirama walked to the door of Hatta Hikaru's room and knocked gently. After a while, the door slowly opened and Hatta Hikaru looked at him vigilantly from inside the door.

Hikaru, can I talk to you? Hashirama said gently.

boom!

Hatta Hikaru angrily put his hand against the door to stop Hashirama from closing the door. He was silent for a while, turned around coldly and let Hashirama enter the room.

The two of them sat on the edge of the bed. Hashirama looked at Hatta Hikaru's eyes full of resentment, was silent for a long time, and said softly: I'm sorry.

Hatta Hikaru's expression suddenly became fierce, and he kept making a clattering sound of teeth gritting. He clenched his fists and looked at Hashirama fiercely. Hashirama whispered: I understand your feelings. You hate Uzumaki and us Senju, and it's all right. I came here just to say, please don't hate your mother and hate yourself.

Hatta Hikaru didn't say anything, but there was a hint of doubt in his eyes.

Hashirama continued: Guang's father is a man who loves Guang very much and is also very brave. In order to fulfill Guang's wish, he and his wife can suffer for a long time, and he can also go to sea at the risk of his life for you and your mother, just for your safety. After such a thing happened, it is natural for Guang to hate us.

However, your mother loves you very much, and Guang cannot hate himself and his mother to make up for his guilt towards his father. Your father would not want to see you do this. As the child of such a brave man, your father must hope that Guang is a child who loves his family and is strong and brave.

A trace of tears flashed in Hatta Hikaru's eyes. He stood up suddenly and punched Hashirama. Hashirama didn't have any intention of dodging. He fell to the ground under the force of the child, letting the child's fists rain down on his face and body.

boom!

Finally, he threw a heavy punch, knocking Hashirama's face crooked. Hatta Hikaru also fell on Hashirama with exhaustion. After a moment of silence, he growled hoarsely: What do you know! I not only hate ninjas, I hate everyone!

Why couldn't the whirlpool give us a few days' grace! Why didn't you show up earlier! Why didn't the neighbors who were favored by my father help us! Why did my mother agree to my father's going out to sea! Why did my father promise me something he couldn't do!

At the end, the child almost choked with sobs: Wuwu... Wuwu, why, why do I want to eat candy, if it weren't for me, father, father would definitely be fine...

You... you don't understand anything at all, Senju Hashirama. If I don't hate something, I feel like I can't live anymore...

Hashirama moved his head, looked down at the head buried in his arms, was silent for a moment, and said softly: Guang, if you have to hate something in order to have the courage to live, then hate me.

! !

The body in his arms was extremely stiff. Hashirama raised his arm, gently stroked the child's furry head, and said firmly: As a ninja, I am hated by many people. One more person is no problem at all. Besides, Guang, you have reason to hate me, so you don't need to consider anything else, just hate me.

The moonlight shone through the hole in the roof and sprinkled on Hashirama's face, adding a touch of softness to his handsome features. He stared at the faint moonlight quietly with deep eyes.

Hating is a very painful thing. Hating too many people would be too painful for a child. Guang’s parents certainly don’t want Guang to suffer that much. I think they must hope that Guang can be a happier child. So, before he finds the meaning of living, Guang just needs to hate me.

Hashirama's voice was particularly clear in the quiet night. He knew very well that the hatred in Hatta Hikaru's heart was not only directed at individuals, but also dissatisfaction and protest against this cruel world. This emotion was like a double-edged sword, which hurt others and tortured himself.

……

The room fell into an unusual silence. Only the faint moonlight sprinkled through the hole, adding a bit of coldness to the silent space. Hatta Hikaru silently grasped Hashirama's clothes, as if he had found the only support in this silent night.

After a long time, a soft voice echoed in the room: ...Really?

Ah, it’s a deal.