Traveling through three generations: Making Konoha great again!

He noticed Mito Uzumaki's reaction.

Hiruzen Sarutobi tiptoed up to her and gently handed her the swaddled baby in his arms: "Look at him, he's very strong!"

Mito Uzumaki took it.

Having lived through the brutal Warring States and Guocun periods, she also had a dazed look in her eyes at this moment.

Compared to her child with Hashirama, this child carries a much stronger and more authentic Hashirama aura...

After all, a child is a part of her, and there are also the influences of her upbringing, so it is not uncommon for a child to resemble his father.

But this child has genuine Hashirama cells, the real deal.

"Who is this child?" Mito Uzumaki asked.

Hiruzen Sarutobi nodded with a somber expression: "Many Konoha ninja were sacrificed; this is the only successful case."

Mito Uzumaki was certainly aware that the village was researching Hashirama's cells, hoping to use them to inherit Wood Release and gain the power to control the Tailed Beasts and protect themselves...

For ninjas, this is not an unacceptable thing.

She was merely confirming, and Hiruzen Sarutobi was also telling Mito Uzumaki that this was the only remaining Wood Release user, and very likely the last one.

Looking at the child's small face, Mito Uzumaki murmured to herself, "He looks a bit like him..."

After saying that, she laughed to herself, "How could it be similar? I've never seen him as a child, really."

Hiruzen Sarutobi listened quietly.

An old man who had dedicated everything to his village saw a child who resembled an old friend in his twilight years…

This is a very mysterious thing.

The beginning and end of life, the continuation and embodiment of longing…

Once Mito Uzumaki had recovered, Hiruzen Sarutobi slowly spoke, "Lord Mito, I would like to ask you to look after this child."

"His body successfully fused with Lord Hashirama's cells, and he has a very high probability of inheriting Wood Release..."

"Looking at the entire village, only you are the most qualified and capable of nurturing him."

Hiruzen Sarutobi bowed: "If you still have the energy, please, Lady Mito, pull yourself together and complete this arduous task for the village!"

Upon hearing this, Mito Uzumaki shook her head and chuckled.

That expression, which had always been calm despite countless life-and-death battles, finally revealed a genuine smile.

Taking care of children is indeed not easy, but how could it be for Mito Uzumaki?

Hiruzen Sarutobi's statement was simply an insight into her deep-seated emotion of "being needed."

"You, you monkey..."

Holding the child in one arm, Mito Uzumaki gestured for Hiruzen Sarutobi to sit down quickly, saying, "How come I never knew you were so good at making people happy?"

"There is absolutely no intention of flattery on my part. Lady Mito is truly the pillar of Konoha," Hiruzen Sarutobi said earnestly.

"The monkey still relies on you for many things!"

"You see, this child doesn't have a name yet. Lord Mito, please give him one..."

Choosing a name can deepen the bond between people and is a manifestation of a sense of ritual.

Mito Uzumaki was quite pleased with the suggestion and, after a moment's thought, said, "Hmm, how about we call him Yamato?"

Hiruzen Sarutobi almost immediately gave a thumbs-up:

"Great name! It signifies peace and healthy growth, embodying simplicity, strength, and uprightness. It may seem ordinary, but its meaning is profound..."

Mito Uzumaki was amused by Hiruzen Sarutobi's expression: "Don't brag about me, you monkey! What I meant was 'a rustic name is easier to raise,' not what you're saying!"

Having been exposed, Hiruzen Sarutobi feigned surprise and then said in a serious tone:

"Look at you, so modest. I've heard Hashirama and Tobirama say since I was little that you are the most talented and intelligent female ninja in the ninja world!"

Even Madara Uchiha acknowledges your abilities!

Upon hearing the name Uchiha Madara, Mito Uzumaki paused slightly, then remarked with a sigh, "Madara? It's been so long since I've heard his name..."

"He and Hashirama, compared to me, really seem like a pair of star-crossed lovers!"

There was a hint of bitterness in his tone, a bitterness that had spanned decades.

Hiruzen Sarutobi's eyes darted around: "Lord Mito, what do you mean by that?"

"By the way, do you know where Madara's body is? I've been studying Tobirama-sama's notes lately..."

Hiruzen Sarutobi was very curious about this.

If Tobirama Senju studied Izuna Uchiha, why wouldn't he study Madara Uchiha's corpse?

However, this point was not mentioned in the notes; there were only some guesses and clues.

Mito Uzumaki scoffed, "I don't know either!"

"Back then, when Hashirama brought Madara's body back, Tobirama insisted on dissecting it..."

"But Hashirama was furious about this, and his chakra erupted so powerfully that even the Nine-Tails trembled. The look in his eyes when he looked at Tobirama could be described as murderous."

"He's never done this for me!" At this moment, the chakra that Mito Uzumaki naturally exuded made Hiruzen Sarutobi secretly gasp in amazement.

Not only hers, but also a trace of Nine-Tails chakra intertwined within it.

Who said this old lady doesn't have more than two years left?

This old lady is quite serious and capable!

"Hashirama didn't tell anyone where he buried Madara's body, not even me..."

"Oh dear, Hiruzen, I've lost my composure..." Mito Uzumaki snapped back to reality, merely tilting her head slightly as the Tailed Beast chakra was quickly drawn back into her body:

"I hope you don't find this amusing?"

"What are you doing, Lord Mito!" Hiruzen Sarutobi coughed lightly.

"Don't be angry. Isn't this how things have always been between the Senju and Uchiha clans? Look at the strange relationship between Izuna Uchiha and our teacher..."

Mito Uzumaki nodded in deep agreement: "There's something fishy going on between these two races!"

"But that's all in the past... I actually miss that time now!" Mito Uzumaki's gaze softened.

"We used to argue a lot, but we all thought we wouldn't fight anymore."

"Hiruzen, you have to do your best. Maybe you can resolve the thousand-year-old feud between the Senju and Uchiha clans?" Mito Uzumaki encouraged Hiruzen Sarutobi.

Hiruzen Sarutobi smiled to himself.

If the old lady finds out about her plan, that would be terrible…

I need to sit at the same table as Tobirama-sensei.

After Hashirama Senju's death, one of his last wishes was to instruct his widow, Mito, to closely supervise his younger brother Tobirama's research work to prevent him from creating any forbidden techniques that would incur divine wrath...

"Don't worry, I will do my best to mend the relationship between the village and the Uchiha..." Hiruzen Sarutobi replied vaguely.

They are indeed planning to glue it together, but as for how they will do it, please don't ask...

"Lord Mito, I'm entrusting Yamato to you..." Hiruzen Sarutobi changed the subject and began chatting with Mito about village affairs and everyday matters.

From the reforms of the "Konoha Committee" to the development of medicines and the efforts to win over the Hyuga branch family, the importance the village places on scientific research in the future was emphasized.

It also subtly emphasizes that when the village's financial reserves are in surplus, a special fund will be established for the Uzumaki clan to help future Uzumaki orphans who join the village, enabling them to quickly establish new homes.

Mito Uzumaki listened attentively, nodding occasionally.

At this moment, Hiruzen Sarutobi asked his real question:

"Do you know of any secret techniques that can be used to assist in connecting the meridians?"

Mito Uzumaki's expression became intriguing as she looked meaningfully at Hiruzen Sarutobi.