Hashirama carefully examined Tsunade's face, his expression filled with relief.
"I haven't seen you for such a long time… and little Tsunade has already grown up so much," he said warmly.
"I've grown into a proper young woman," Tsunade replied instinctively.
The moment the words left her mouth, she froze. Her face flushed bright red, and she lowered her head shyly.
"Grandpa Hashirama…"
Seeing his granddaughter's bashful expression, Hashirama laughed softly.
"What's this? You're still shy after not seeing your grandfather for so long?"
"It's not like that…" Tsunade said quietly."It's just that… I'm not a little girl anymore."
"Hm?"
Hashirama paused, then seemed to recall something. He asked tentatively,
"Is it because of the Byakugō Seal?"
Tsunade nodded.
"I see…" Hashirama rubbed his chin thoughtfully, then asked,
"So… what time period is this now?"
He continued,
"Also, Tsunade—why are you in the Hokage's office?Who is the Hokage of Konoha now?"
"I saw the village on my way here," Hashirama said slowly."The streets are clean, orderly, and full of life.The villagers all look happy."
"It seems the current Hokage is doing a very good job."
Hearing this, Tsunade raised her head proudly.
"Grandpa Hashirama—the current Hokage of Konoha Village… is me."
"I'm Senju Tsunade, the Fifth Hokage."
Hashirama's eyes widened instantly.
"…Nani?!"
"You're already Hokage?!What year is this?!How long has it been since I died?!"
"Which era of the ninja world is this?!"
He suddenly remembered something and spoke rapidly,
"In the previous vision, Uchiha Madara was resurrected, and you were Hokage then…Has Madara already started a war?!"
"No—wait—Madara just left the Pure Land…Then what exactly is the situation now?!"
"And what about the rest of the ninja world?How many generations of Kage are there in the other villages?!"
"And Sarutobi and Shimura Danzō—what happened to those two scoundrels?!Are they still alive?!How many years has it been?!"
Questions poured out of Hashirama one after another.
Tsunade took a deep breath and answered them calmly, one by one.
"It's been nearly a hundred years since the ninja world was established.
"I am the Fifth Hokage of Konoha.
"Madara did not start a great war.The current time is roughly around when Orochimaru would have invaded Konoha, according to the previous vision."
She continued,
"As for the other villages—Kirigakure's Mizukage is the Fifth Mizukage, Terumi Mei.Kumogakure's Raikage is the Fourth Raikage, A.Sunagakure's Fourth Kazekage, Rasa, has just died.And Iwagakure's Tsuchikage is the Third Tsuchikage, Ōnoki…"
As Tsunade spoke, Hashirama narrowed his eyes.
"Ōnoki…" he murmured."That name sounds familiar."
"Ah—right.The Second Tsuchikage's disciple…"
He laughed nostalgically.
"The brat from back then must be an old man by now! Hahaha!"
After laughing, Hashirama grew thoughtful again.
"So… the current situation matches the vision from before Orochimaru's invasion."
"Then Sarutobi and Shimura Danzō should have already been killed by Orochimaru, correct?"
Tsunade shook her head.
"No. That didn't happen."
"After the List exposed Orochimaru's plan, he fled.He never carried out the invasion."
Hashirama frowned.
"…So they're not dead."
He sighed lightly.
"Well… that's fine.The Hokage of Konoha should still be judged by the people of Konoha."
Then he asked,
"Can you locate Sarutobi and Shimura Danzō now?"
Tsunade and Shizune exchanged a glance before shaking their heads helplessly.
"We haven't been able to find them."
"Ever since their disgraceful actions were exposed, they vanished completely.No trace of them—whether in the Anbu, the Root, or the shadows of the village."
Hashirama nodded slowly.
"Leave this to me."
"Don't worry.I will personally find those two scum of Konoha."
Hearing this, Tsunade finally smiled.
"Hehe… with Grandpa Hashirama saying that, I feel completely at ease."
Hashirama reached out and gently patted her head.
After a moment, he spoke again,
"By the way… about Uchiha Madara."
"After he was resurrected, did he come to Konoha?"
Tsunade shook her head.
"No one in Konoha has seen Madara yet."
"However, the village barrier has detected many suspicious individuals entering the village.We don't know if Madara is among them."
Hashirama nodded solemnly.
"That's normal."
"With Madara's strength, if he wants to hide, no one in the current Konoha could detect him."
"I'll handle that as well."
"I don't know what Madara is thinking now…or whether he intends to launch Infinite Tsukuyomi or some other catastrophe."
His expression darkened.
"After truly being resurrected… one's mindset changes.It's very different from merely imagining it."
As someone who had "lived again" after death, Hashirama understood this deeply.
"…I understand the situation now."
"I'll take a walk around Konoha first.Then I'll find Sarutobi and Shimura Danzō."
"And after that…"
"I'll meet Madara."
With that, Hashirama turned and walked toward the door.
"Ah, right."
Suddenly remembering something, he turned back with a teasing smile.
Tsunade, seeing his expression, felt uneasy.
"Grandpa Hashirama… is there something else?"
"Nothing major," he replied cheerfully."Just one thing about you."
"Me?" Tsunade blinked. "What is it?"
Hashirama's smile widened.
"That fellow from the vision—Jiraiya."
"I think he's quite decent."
"And it seems… you and that boy might have something going on?"
Before he could finish, Tsunade exploded.
"N-Nonsense!!"
Her face turned crimson.
"Grandpa! What are you talking about?!How could I ever be with someone like him?!"
"He's a bit perverted, yes," Hashirama said calmly,"but his heart is good."
"I quite like that self-proclaimed Toad Sage."
"Hmph!"
Tsunade crossed her arms angrily.
"Who would ever be with that guy?!Grandpa, if you keep talking like this, I'll ignore you!"
"Hahaha, alright, alright—I won't say any more," Hashirama laughed, raising both hands in surrender.
"Then I'll go find them."
He turned and left.
As Tsunade watched her grandfather's back, her vision suddenly blurred.
Warm tears rolled down her cheeks.
"Grandpa!"
"Hm?"
Before Hashirama could turn around, Tsunade rushed forward and hugged him tightly from behind.
"Please… come see your granddaughter more often…"
Hashirama smiled gently.
"Don't worry."
"I will."
Inside Konoha Village
At this moment, Senju Hashirama wandered through the village, holding the Hiraishin-linked sword.
It wasn't so much searching as it was patrolling.
Like a king returning to his homeland after many years.
"Oh… Konoha's hospitals are already this advanced?""Such a large medical center…"
"The streets are far more prosperous now.""All kinds of food stalls… ramen everywhere…"
"Even the Ninja Academy has expanded."
Hashirama sighed as he walked.
He used ninjutsu to conceal himself—otherwise, he would have been recognized instantly and surrounded.
After all, everyone had just seen him resurrected on the List.
Standing atop the Hokage Rock, Hashirama looked down at the village.
"Konoha has truly grown."
"Now then… it's time to find someone."
"If Madara is here, he would likely go to the Uchiha clan."
"As for Sarutobi and Shimura Danzō…No clues yet."
"I'll start with them."
With that, Hashirama vanished into the village.
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