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After Hōzuki Gengetsu was dealt with by Kazekaze, the Hidden Mist Village didn't send any more ninjas. The new policies of the Daimyo of the Land of Waves were successfully implemented. Especially the news of Kazekaze defeating Hōzuki Gengetsu spread throughout the Land of Waves. Everyone was shocked that at just seven years old, he possessed such terrifying strength. Moreover, Kazekaze's presence gave the people of this country hope. The maritime transportation was successfully established. The Daimyo of the Land of Waves also fulfilled her dream of founding the nation. However, whether her ultimate ideals can be realized will only be determined by time.
However, Kazekaze was not optimistic about this. Because in the future, a man named Gatō would appear. He would firmly control the maritime transportation established by the Daimyo. A seasoned capitalist indeed. In the end, Kazekaze received the promised two million ryo from the Land of Waves and returned to the Hidden Leaf Village. He didn't rest but went straight to the Hokage's office and disbanded the team. Reporting this kind of thing, he could handle it alone. Hiruzen and the others had no objections to this.
And now, Kazekaze was undoubtedly a celebrity in the Hidden Leaf Village. Especially among the Anbu ninjas responsible for the Hokage building's security. They all knew that at only seven years old, Kazekaze had been promoted to Special Jonin. Such a terrifying promotion speed naturally shocked them all. When Kazekaze appeared here again, an Anbu ninja immediately guided him. About two minutes later, Kazekaze arrived at the door of the Hokage's office.
Knock, knock, knock. The Anbu ninja knocked on the door rhythmically.
"Come in."
With Tobirama's permission, the Anbu ninja opened the door to the Hokage's office, gestured for Kazekaze to enter, and remained where he was. As Kazekaze stepped inside, he quietly closed the door. When Tobirama saw Kazekaze walk in, his expression was slightly surprised.
"You're back, Kazekaze."
"Yes." Kazekaze nodded and placed the briefcase he was carrying on Tobirama's desk.
"What's this?" Tobirama blinked, then immediately understood and snapped open the case. Inside was the reward paid by the Daimyo of the Land of Waves. Two million ryo!
"The mission was successfully completed," Kazekaze said softly. In his view, earning this two million ryo was relatively easy. During the mission, he only encountered Hōzuki Gengetsu once. After that, he didn't encounter any other ninjas. Most of the time, he was with the Daimyo of the Land of Waves. And she was a lovely young lady. During this time, Kazekaze lived quite comfortably. And he got paid.
"If there are more missions like this in the future, leave them all to me." Kazekaze thought for a moment and added.
"Kazekaze, you..." Tobirama blinked, feeling somewhat moved. Although Kazekaze was only seven years old this year, he was already a ninja who could handle things on his own! He not only completed the mission excellently but was also so responsible! He even wanted to take on such dangerous missions! However... Due to the peace agreement signed between the Five Great Ninja Villages, there weren't many similar missions. Even if Tobirama wanted to assign Kazekaze, there weren't many opportunities.
"By the way, Kazekaze." Suddenly, Tobirama seemed to remember something important, "You haven't gone home yet, have you?"
"Hmm?" Kazekaze nodded, "No, why?"
Tobirama's abrupt question caught Kazekaze off guard. Could it be that something happened at home? Could it be... Kazekaze's eyes gradually widened, and questions arose in his mind. Tobirama was so serious when he mentioned this. Could it be that Hashirama... Something happened to him? His terminal illness worsened? Or... He's gone? No way. In my memory, didn't he live until Tsunade was born? Tsunade's bad gambling habit was learned from Hashirama. The most crucial thing is! If Hashirama died, the entire ninja world would erupt into the First Shinobi World War!
"Kazekaze..." Just as Kazekaze's imagination was running wild, Tobirama's expression became even more serious. Tobirama's reaction made Kazekaze even more nervous. Could it be that his time travel caused a butterfly effect? Causing a change in the timeline? Did Hashirama's death happen earlier?
"Starting today..." Tobirama took a deep breath, and his voice became low.
Kazekaze: "???"
Hey, hey, don't keep me in suspense! What's going on? It's driving me crazy! When Kazekaze's anxiety reached its peak. Tobirama, who always had a poker face, actually... Showed a doting smile. Even his eyes seemed to emit a glow. It was the first time Kazekaze had seen such an expression. To actually appear on Tobirama's face. It was simply unbelievable. The next second. Tobirama finally revealed the truth to Kazekaze.
"You also have someone to protect now, though it's not a younger brother."
Kazekaze: "???"
What the heck? Someone I have to protect? Not a younger brother. Could it be a younger sister? Wait! A younger sister?! Kazekaze blinked, his mouth slowly opened wide, and he took a deep breath. Thinking carefully, he realized he had indeed been away from the village for quite some time. While he was in the Land of Waves protecting the Daimyo. Tsunade... Was born? Kazekaze's mind involuntarily conjured up Tsunade's appearance. That Tsunade with such fair skin, no, such white skin! Then, without a second thought, Kazekaze dashed out of the Hokage's office.
That was Tsunade, who had just been born! Not even a year old, a toothless Tsunade!
"This Kazekaze." Tobirama was dumbfounded; Kazekaze disappeared right in front of him before he could even blink. This was just too outrageous! Does a younger sister have that much appeal to a boy? Tobirama couldn't help but shake his head; their family was all boys.
"Hmm?" As he thought about it, Tobirama suddenly furrowed his brow. For some reason, a strange thought suddenly popped into his mind. Izuna did look quite like a girl. If Izuna were Madara's sister.
"What on earth am I thinking about? This is ridiculous..." Tobirama grumbled to himself, quickly clearing the strange thought from his mind. However, just then, Danzo arrived at the entrance of the Hokage's office, saw the half-open door, and knocked symbolically.
"Danzo?" Tobirama lifted his head from his thoughts and noticed Danzo standing at the door. "Do you have something to discuss?"
"Lord Tobirama." Danzo took a deep breath, quickly stepped inside, and took out a prepared bottle containing a piece of flesh immersed in nutrient solution.
"What is this?" Tobirama couldn't help but frown, "Where did you get it?"
"Hōzuki Gengetsu." Danzo chose to tell the truth and explained to Tobirama how he obtained it. No matter what, in Danzo's heart. He admired Tobirama the most and wanted to inherit his will.