Hashirama Reborn

………We are leaving the Land of Whirlpools.

Hashirama was stunned and opened his mouth, wanting to say something, but those questions lingered on the tip of his tongue and he never uttered them. He just nodded in understanding.

Seeing this, Hatta Hikaru curled up a sarcastic smile. He glanced at Hashirama, his eyes flashing with complex emotions, including helplessness towards reality and confusion about the future.

He said coldly: Father is gone, and we can't survive in the Whirlpool Country. We will go to a small village in the Fire Country, which is my mother's hometown. Although it is poor, at least there is hope of survival.

A complex emotion surged in Hashirama's heart. He understood Hatta Hikaru's decision and sympathized with their situation, so he could only pretend to be nonchalant and said: The Uzumaki issue has been resolved, and we are going back to our clan's land. Do you... want to leave with us?

Hatta Hikaru curled his lips, revealing a bit of childish stubbornness on his face. He shook his head and said lightly: We will leave by boat tomorrow, and someone is already there to pick us up.

Hashirama nodded and spoke again, his voice firm: Then I'll take you away.

Hatta Hikaru was silent for a moment, and finally nodded. The two chatted for a while, and then Hashirama sent the child back home.

Early the next morning, Hatta Hikaru and his mother came to the shore, ready to leave the place where they once lived. Seeing this, the Uzumaki people wanted to stop them, thinking it was a pity that Samehada appeared, and hadn't asked them yet. However, when they saw Hashirama appear, they thought for a moment, then hesitated and stepped back. The crisis had been resolved, and there was no need to destroy their relationship with the Senju for a trivial matter.

Hatta Hikaru and his mother successfully boarded the boat. The boat swayed gently, as if expressing the sadness of parting. Hashirama stood on the shore, was silent for a while, and suddenly whispered: Hikaru, I want to build a village in the future, a peaceful and free village. If I succeed, you can bring your mother to live in my village.

Upon hearing this, Hatta Hikaru's eyes widened. He looked at Hashirama with complex emotions flashing in his eyes. After a moment of silence, he grabbed the hat on his head, covered his eyes, and stammered: ...if you can succeed.

Hashirama listened to his vague answer and did not reply. He just smiled and waved his hand, saying goodbye to this stubborn child.

As the boat went away, the Land of Whirlpools became more and more blurred, until finally only a tiny dot remained, almost merging into the vast sky. Hatta Hikaru stared in that direction, with an indescribable complex emotion welling up in his heart.

At this moment, his mother's exclamation broke his meditation. He turned his head in confusion and saw his mother running towards him hurriedly with a bundle in her hand, with a look of surprise and doubt on her face.

"Xiaoguang, look, how come there is gold in our bag?" Mother's voice was trembling, and she was obviously frightened by this sudden discovery.

Hatta Hikaru was stunned for a long time, his eyes fell on the glittering pieces of gold, and an inexplicable emotion surged in his heart. He reached out and touched the gold, which felt cold and heavy. He couldn't help but his eyes reddened, and whispered: Maybe it was left by some idiot. His voice was a little self-deprecating and helpless, but more of it was an indescribable gratitude.

He held his mother's hand tightly, looked up into the distance, his heart full of expectation and longing for the future. The boat swayed and sailed towards the unknown distance.

the other side

Hashirama walked with firm steps towards the Uzumaki clan's territory. When he met the Uzumaki clan leader, he saw a amiable face. Uzumaki Ashina stood up from his chair, smiled and said: Hashirama, what's the matter with you coming here so early? Why don't you play with Mito?

Hashirama responded calmly: Chief Uzumaki, I am here to continue our topic from yesterday, regarding the refunding of the fishermen’s wages.

Hearing what Hashirama said, Uzumaki Ashina's face darkened. He waved his hand, dismissed the clan members who were guarding around, and faced Hashirama alone. His expression was cold: Hashirama, I said that I can agree to one of your requests, but this does not mean that I will give up the interests of the Uzumaki clan. Those rewards are for protecting their safety. They are what the Uzumaki clan deserves. How can I return them?

Hearing Uzumaki Ashina's refusal, Hashirama's heart sank, but he did not give up and said persistently: Chief Uzumaki, these rewards were originally used to resist the Three-Tails, but it was me who repelled the Three-Tails, and the Uzumaki clan did not suffer any casualties. Therefore, I think this reward should be returned to those fishermen.

Uzumaki Ashina looked at Hashirama with a frown. He obviously did not expect Hashirama to be so persistent, which made him feel a little awkward. He said with a gloomy face: Hashirama, this reward is not just a matter of money, it also involves the reputation of our Uzumaki clan. If it is easily returned, what prestige will the Uzumaki clan have in the future? You are still young, these things are not something you should worry about!

Hashirama did not hesitate at all. The exquisite clothes worn by Uzumaki Mito formed a sharp contrast with the poor situation of the fishermen, which made him more determined in his belief. Thinking of this, Hashirama took a deep breath and said in a firm and powerful voice: If the Uzumaki clan is unwilling to refund the fishermen's wages, then please pay the hiring fee of the Senju clan. According to the strength of the Three-Tails, the reward for a small war is not excessive.

Uzumaki Ashina widened his eyes, glared at Hashirama, and shouted in a trembling voice: Senju Hashirama, do you know what you are saying? !

Hashirama did not back down. He looked straight into Uzumaki Ashina's eyes and said calmly and firmly: Chief Uzumaki, I know very well what I am saying. The Senju clan has made tremendous efforts to resist the Three-Tails. This is a fact that everyone can see. Do you want to deny it?

Uzumaki Ashina opened his mouth, but his words seemed to be bound by invisible shackles. In the past, due to their kinship, the Senju clan was embarrassed to speak and always helped the Uzumaki clan for free, and the Uzumaki clan gained actual benefits and were unwilling to take the initiative to mention the matter of rewards. In this matter, the Uzumaki clan took a great advantage, but due to various considerations, no one pointed it out.

Anyway, Qianshou is very strong, so what's the problem with helping relatives? Everyone thinks so and enjoys Qianshou's help with peace of mind, but this tacit understanding cannot be brought up openly.

The words drawn by the Senju in front of him made Uzumaki Ashina shudder with fear. This was not an ordinary member of the Senju clan, but the eldest son of the current Senju clan leader, and very likely the next generation of Senju clan leader. God knows whether this request was his idea or whether Senju Fuuma was dissatisfied with Uzumaki.

However, facing the strength of Senju, Uzumaki still has to give a clear answer, give it or not. If he refuses, he will definitely offend Senju, which will cause an immeasurable blow to Uzumaki's future. If he accepts, Uzumaki Ashina is really unwilling to let Uzumaki suffer such a huge loss.

...There is no need to consider it at all.