Hashirama Reborn

In the afterglow of the setting sun, Hashirama hummed a tune, touched the shiny scales given to him by Isofu in his arms, and skipped on the way back. As soon as he came out of the woods, a group of Senju and Uzumaki people surrounded him. Senju Akira first looked Hashirama up and down, and after confirming that he was not injured, he breathed a sigh of relief.

The Uzumaki clan member standing by seemed even more anxious. After confirming that Hashirama was okay, he couldn't help but ask: Has the monster left?

Hashirama frowned in dissatisfaction, nodded, and said in a firm tone: He has left and will never attack the Uzumaki Country without reason in the future. Also, he is intelligent and not a monster. He hopes that the Uzumaki clan will be cautious and not take the initiative to provoke trouble.

After confirming that the Three-Tails had left, the Uzumaki clan finally relaxed their tense mood and nodded perfunctorily, obviously not paying much attention to Hashirama's warning.

The leading Uzumaki member did not answer, but expressed his gratitude to Hashirama and the Senju members with a kind smile: Thanks to the Senju, things were resolved smoothly. Now, please go to the banquet, the clan leader and the tribesmen are waiting for you.

Even though Hashirama was displeased with Uzumaki's perfunctory attitude, he was stopped by his clansmen and had to go to the banquet in silence. When he arrived at the scene, the sky had already darkened completely.

The torches and bonfires all around lit up the entire square. A wide variety of delicious food, filled with aroma, had already filled the entire venue. The Uzumaki tribesmen had smiles on their faces and were whispering to each other. When Hashirama and his party slowly walked into this lively place, cheers all around broke out instantly, surging like a tide, as if to drown them in the enthusiasm.

Uzumaki Ashina walked over steadily, his face full of gratitude, his voice loud and excited: This time it is really thanks to the Senju clan, you helped us solve this big problem, we must have a good meal today!

The Uzumaki clan members around also echoed, with joyful smiles on their faces. The Senju also responded to Uzumaki's enthusiasm with a smile. After several greetings, the adults finally relaxed. At the suggestion of the Uzumaki clan leader, the Senju understood and walked to other places, leaving only Hashirama and the Uzumaki clan leader to talk.

Uzumaki Ashina looked at the slightly childish face of Senju Hashirama, with a strange light flashing in his eyes. He patted Hashirama's shoulders vigorously, his voice full of satisfaction and appreciation: Hashirama, you really helped us Uzumaki a lot this time. Please feel free to ask for anything you want. As long as your cousin can do it, I will do my best to satisfy you!

Hashirama's heart moved, and he spoke without hesitation: I heard that in order to stabilize the barrier this time, Uzumaki charged extra compensation from the fishermen. Now that the crisis has been resolved, I wonder if we can return this money to them?

Uzumaki Ashina's face suddenly darkened, as if blown by a cold wind, and his originally warm smile disappeared without a trace. He looked at Hashirama expressionlessly, and his eyes, which were once full of gratitude and appreciation, now became deep and cold.

The atmosphere in the square suddenly became tense, as if an invisible storm was about to come. People around began to whisper, with confusion in their eyes.

However, Hashirama was not afraid at all. He still stood straight, looked at Uzumaki Ashina with a firm gaze, and said in a deep voice: Uzumaki clan leader, this is my only request.

Seeing the atmosphere gradually tense, Uzumaki Mito, who had been secretly watching from the side, couldn't help but get nervous. She hurriedly lifted her skirt, trotted over, hugged her father's arm, shook it gently, and said in a delicate voice: "Father, what are you and my cousin talking about?" Mito also wanted to know.

Mito's sudden appearance and sweet voice were like a spring breeze blowing across the frozen lake, instantly breaking the previous stiff atmosphere. Her eyes were shining with curiosity, and her face was wearing an innocent smile, making people want to pamper her.

After hearing his daughter's noise, Uzumaki Ashina's expression eased a lot. He paused for a while, then burst into laughter. He patted Hashirama on the shoulder and said: Hashirama, I seem to have drunk a little too much, and my mind is not clear. You and Mito go play, I'll go and rest for a while.

After saying that, he hurriedly left the square, leaving Hashirama and Mito standing there. Looking at his father's departing back, Mito breathed a sigh of relief, turned to look at Hashirama, with dissatisfaction and anxiety flashing in his eyes, and whispered.

What are you talking about? Vortex has already used that money to strengthen the seal, why should we give it back to them!

Hashirama didn't say anything, just pursed his lips in silence. Mito pouted in dissatisfaction, pushed Hashirama and said softly: Don't think about those things, just be happy today and don't let the tribe members doubt the feelings between the two tribes.

Hashirama was startled, staring at Mito blankly. Mito Uzumaki blushed when she was stared at. She pulled her long hair that was scattered on her cheeks back behind her ears uncomfortably, revealing a piece of snow-white wrist. She said in a tender voice: "Cousin Hashirama, what do you think of me tonight?" As she spoke, she turned around gently, and her skirt fluttered, like a blooming flower, looking particularly beautiful and moving under the firelight.

She was wearing a red long dress with a light and flowing hem embellished with simple yet elegant patterns. Her waist-length red hair was loose and fluttering gently in the breeze.

Her face was fair and rosy, her long and thin eyebrows were curved, her big eyes were blinking, and there was a flash of expectation and shyness in her eyes. Her lips were red and watery, like cherries that had just been picked, so delicate and tempting.

Hashirama looked at Mito with a complicated expression in his eyes. He opened his mouth, and Mito's face turned even redder. She lowered her head and ruffled the red hair in her hands, and said softly: How is it..., cousin Hashirama.

Hey, Mito, your skirt is really nice. It's very different from ninja clothes.

Of course, this is what my father brought back from the big city. Besides the skirt, there is also...?

...Mito, you haven't wiped the saliva off your mouth.

Mito's shy expression paused, and she subconsciously reached out to touch the corner of her mouth, but found that there was no saliva. She looked up at Hashirama and said coquettishly: "Cousin Hashirama, you are lying! How can I have saliva?"

Hashirama touched his nose embarrassedly and whispered: Really, there is still some sparkle on your lips, please wipe it off.

Mito stroked it blankly for a while, looked at the red between his fingers, and muttered to himself: What saliva, this is lip balm, don’t you have anything else to say besides this?

Upon hearing this, Hashirama had to observe carefully again. After a long time, he spoke cautiously: Mito, your hair is too long. With your strength, such long red hair will easily expose your whereabouts when you go on a mission. I think it would be better for you to cut it short or tie it up.

………………, thank you for your suggestions.