Hashirama Reborn

The next day, the sun was as hot as a furnace, baking the earth to a scorching heat. The sun was shining brightly, the air was filled with a dry smell, and even the wind seemed unusually hot. In such an environment, the injured Mizunotsuki Lian regained consciousness with her excellent physique.

After listening to the tribesmen's explanation of what had happened, he found Hashirama with a complicated expression, stood in front of him, his eyes showing both gratitude and a hint of confusion. He took a deep breath and said awkwardly: ...Thank you.

Hashirama smiled, looked the other person up and down, and said gently: You seem to have recovered well.

Mizunotsuki Lian nodded, looked at Senshou who was smiling brightly in front of her with a puzzled look, opened her mouth to ask something, but closed it again hesitantly.

Hashirama tilted his head and looked at the other person for a few seconds. He didn't know what he was thinking of. He turned around and took out a watermelon from the ox cart. He touched the hot skin, split it in half with force, picked up one half and handed it to Mizunoe Ren: It's good for you to eat something sweet after losing blood.

Mizunoe Ren took the fruit in a daze, and at Hashirama's urging, he took a light bite. Suddenly, a sweet juice burst out in his mouth, making him close his eyes and savor it carefully.

how about it?

Woo, so sweet!

That's good. Hashirama also took a bite and said with some regret: The weather is too hot. It would definitely be more delicious if it could be eaten a little colder.

Mizunotsuki Lian blinked and whispered: "You want something cold?" Without waiting for Hashirama to respond, he had already reached out and covered the watermelon rind. A cool breath instantly spread, penetrating through the rind into the flesh.

! !

Hashirama couldn't wait to take a bite. The cool flesh burst in his mouth, and the sweet juice overflowed. The cold touch made him shiver.

good to eat!

Hashirama exclaimed in his heart, and finished the watermelon in just a few bites. He stood up excitedly, lifted a basket of fresh watermelons from the ox cart next to him, and looked at Mizunoe Ren with anticipation.

Cough cough... Mizunoe Ren coughed twice uncomfortably, as if she was uncomfortable with Hashirama's sudden expectation. However, this little discomfort did not affect the harmonious atmosphere between the two of them. After a while, the surroundings were filled with the sweet and cool scent of watermelon.

Hashirama excitedly shared the cold watermelon with everyone, causing a small sensation. The cold and sweet fruit was a rarity for the ninjas of the Warring States Period, especially Mizunotsuki. The Water Country lived by the sea and they ate seafood. Only nobles were qualified to taste fruit, not to mention this sweet and juicy watermelon. The delicacy, which they had never tasted before, made them unable to stop eating. They all buried their heads in the food, enjoying this rare feast.

After Hashirama finished eating the second watermelon, he patted his slightly bulging belly, suddenly moved to the side of Mizunoe Masaru, and whispered to the person who was still eating the watermelon: Have you considered doing business?

Mizunotsuki Zheng was stunned: What?

Hashirama looked at the other person with sparkling eyes: We can cooperate, like this...

After eating and drinking, the time of separation came. Before leaving, Mizunoe Masaru looked at Hashirama deeply, and then said: Lord Hashirama, I will tell the clan leader about your proposal.

Hashirama smiled and said: Okay, goodbye!

After Mizunoe and his group left, Hashirama and the other two also began to prepare to set off. While Tobirama was packing his things, he curiously approached Hashirama and asked quietly: Brother, what did you talk about just now? What was your proposal?

Hashirama grinned and showed a sunny smile: It's similar to what I talked about with the puppet master. They provide abundant aquatic products, and we provide herbs and watermelons. In this way, both sides can benefit, it's a win-win situation.

Hehe, maybe in summer we can eat cold watermelon again.

!

Tobirama thought of the ice watermelon just now, the cool taste and sweet taste seemed to still linger on the tip of his tongue, making him swallow his saliva. However, at this moment, Uchiha Tsubaki beside him moved his ears, as if he heard their conversation.

He spoke slowly, with a hint of surprise in his voice: ...Can you supply watermelon?

When Tobirama heard this, he immediately turned his head alertly and looked at Uchiha Tsubaki. His expression changed and he spoke in an angry voice: Uchiha, you don’t need to worry about it. This is our Senju…

Sure, Hashirama interrupted his brother with a smile: Are Uchiha interested too?

Uchiha Tsubaki was slightly stunned, then nodded hesitantly. Hashirama's eyes lit up: It's settled then!

Brother! Tobirama was dissatisfied, but seeing Hashirama's determined eyes, he temporarily swallowed the rebuttal in his mouth, but he was determined to report to his father in his heart that his brother's attitude towards Uchiha was too dangerous.

Although they encountered several waves of thieves on the journey, they were able to easily repel them with the strength of the three of them. After two days of journey, they successfully returned to the vicinity of Nanhe River.

When Uchiha Tsubaki was about to leave, Hashirama stopped him and pushed a basket of watermelons to him. Uchiha Tsubaki looked at Hashirama with some confusion and said: ...The reward has been paid. If you plan to sell it to me now, I have no money to pay you.

Hashirama shook his head: This is not a reward, but a token of my appreciation. Thank you, Tsubaki-kun, for taking care of us along the way. When the other party was about to refuse, Hashirama interrupted him: Moreover, if I intend to cooperate, we must at least let Uchiha see our sincerity and goods.

Uchiha Tsubaki hesitated for a moment, unable to bear to refuse. Under the gaze of the two Senju brothers, he still took the basket of watermelons and whispered: ...I will explain to the clan leader.

Watching Uchiha Tsubaki's receding figure, Tobirama finally couldn't suppress his anger and confusion. He turned to Hashirama and asked loudly: Brother, what are you doing? It's fine if you hire Uchiha's people, but why do you want to cooperate with Uchiha? !

Senju Tobirama took a deep breath, looked at his brother opposite with a sharp gaze, gritted his teeth and said:...Also, you deliberately mentioned the cooperation with Mizunotsuki in front of Uchiha, just to give the other party a chance to get involved, they are our enemies!

Hashirama looked at his brother steadily and said in a firm tone: Tobirama, I have said before that I want to create a peaceful world so that everyone can live a better life. However, to realize this dream, it is not enough to rely solely on the power of the Senju clan. The existence of the Uchiha is necessary.

No, not only Uchiha, Hashirama's eyes became brighter and brighter. Under Tobirama's incredulous gaze, Hashirama smiled and said: Puppet Master, Mizunotsuki, and other ninja clans, as long as we can abandon the hatred of the past, work together, and have common interests, I believe that there will be a possibility of alliance and coexistence in our future.