Konoha: Uchiha, I get stronger by causing trouble.

Chapter 297 Hashirama Senju: Let's Bet

"Of course, no problem. But I think you should wait until the Third Hokage arrives before telling you about the village's situation. I'd better explain my situation to you first!"

While Tsunade and the others were still away, Chiga explained his origins and mentioned that Kushina, who had sealed them away earlier, was also from his world.

"Oh, so you're the disciple of that little girl with the power of the Nine-Tails. What a fine young man!"

After listening for most of the day, the only thing Hashirama Senju understood was that Senga was Kushina's disciple.

As for things like time travel, it's estimated that it would take a day or two to figure them out.

"Another world? The Mangekyou Sharingan has such abilities? How interesting. Kid, show it to this old man!"

Tobirama Senju understood immediately, and he looked at Senga with a face full of surprise.

Compared to Hashirama Senju, who was an overpowered figure who dominated the ninja world in terms of strength, Tobirama Senju's talent was more evident in developing ninjutsu.

He developed most of the strange and unusual ninjutsu used in Konoha.

Such a person is not much different from the scientist Orochimaru, and naturally is full of curiosity about all kinds of strange things.

"Ahem, Second Hokage, please avert your gaze, or I might lose my composure and release you from the Impure World Reincarnation."

Chiga rolled her eyes at Tobirama Senju.

Senga was very familiar with Tobirama Senju's gaze; it was the same look he had when he tricked Obito Uchiha onto the operating table.

"Speaking of this Impure World Reincarnation, you shouldn't have summoned the two of us again. After all, the dead shouldn't be involved in the world of the living."

Hashirama Senju's expression turned slightly serious as he spoke to Senga.

Before Chiga could explain, Tsunade and the others, who had received the notification, had already rushed over.

"Great-Grandpa! Second-Grandpa!"

Tsunade walked into the laboratory and paused for a moment when she saw the familiar figures of Hashirama Senju and Tobirama Senju.

"Is that Tsuna? I didn't realize you've grown so much!"

Upon hearing this, Hashirama Senju turned to look at Tsunade, and from her words, he understood who she was.

"Grandpa, I miss you so much!"

Unable to contain her excitement, Tsunade rushed forward and hugged Hashirama Senju.

"Hahaha, Tobirama, see that? Tsuna is still closer to me than you!"

Hashirama Senju first gave Tsunade a doting look, then turned to Tobirama Senju and taunted him.

"snort!"

Tobirama Senju let out a cold snort, clearly displeased.

"Hahaha"

Seeing Tobirama Senju's dark expression, Hashirama Senju laughed even louder.

"Second Grandfather, don't be angry. It's just that First Grandfather happened to be standing a little too close!"

Tsunade, showing kindness to everyone, stepped forward and embraced Tobirama Senju after leaving Hashirama's embrace.

This made Tobirama Senju's expression soften after he had been jealous.

After Tsunade finished, Hiruzen Sarutobi took a few steps forward. The old man was getting on in years and was more prone to acting on his emotions.

"First Generation Master, Second Generation Master, it's been a long time!"

Looking at Hashirama Senju and Tobirama Senju, tears welled up in the old man's eyes.

"Little monkey, don't cry. You've overcome so many obstacles. You'll have to celebrate your 70th birthday properly!"

Hashirama Senju was very fixated on his 70th birthday, and his opening remarks immediately steered the conversation in that direction.

Being a ninja has never been a long-lived profession; in his time, the average lifespan of a ninja was less than 30 years.

Seeing that Hiruzen Sarutobi lived to be 69 years old, one naturally admires him greatly and also hopes that one's disciple can live to be a hundred.

Tobirama Senju, however, wasn't so unreliable. He sighed to Hiruzen Sarutobi, "Monkey, when I came out last time, I observed Konoha Village. It's much more prosperous than it used to be. It seems Konoha Village has developed quite well under your leadership. I made the right choice in selecting you!"

"You flatter me, Second Generation Lord. I was entrusted with this mission in a time of crisis and dared not slacken in the slightest. To receive your affirmation today makes my efforts worthwhile!"

Upon hearing this, Hiruzen Sarutobi burst into tears.

"Alright, you're so old, why are you still crying? Aren't you afraid of embarrassing the Hokage?"

Tobirama Senju then said, "Tell me about the current situation! Is there anything we two need to resolve?"

"Tobirama, we are already dead. Let's not interfere in the affairs of the living anymore, shall we?"

Upon seeing Tobirama Senju ask him a question, Hashirama Senju interrupted.

He died too young and never got to see his granddaughter grow up, which still leaves him with a sense of regret.

However, now that I've met Tsunade, my wish has been fulfilled.

Moreover, having witnessed the good development of Konoha Village, Hashirama Senju no longer intended to stay in this world for long.

"Shut up! I invented the Impure World Reincarnation technique so that the dead could solve the problems of the living!"

Tobirama Senju crossed his arms and glared at Hashirama Senju.

"But the technique you invented almost became a tool for the enemy to destroy Konoha!"

Hashirama Senju's pouty lips betrayed his dissatisfaction.

Seeing this, Tsunade immediately grabbed Hashirama Senju's hand and said, "Grandpa, don't you want to see more of this world? I want to spend more time with you!"

"Yes, First Hokage, you founded this village. Don't you want to see what Konoha is like now?"

Hiruzen Sarutobi also tried to persuade him.

"Grandpa"

Seeing Hiruzen Sarutobi and Tsunade constantly trying to persuade Hashirama Senju, Chiga interjected, "Lady Tsunade, why don't you explain the current situation to your two grandfathers first? After you've explained it, perhaps the First Hokage will change his mind."

"Enough said. Even if the sky falls, I won't interfere too much in the world of the living!"

Hashirama Senju became stubborn at this moment.

Like a child who likes to do things the opposite of what they want, he crossed his arms, raised his head, and looked defiant.

Seeing this, Chiga asked directly, "What if it's about Uchiha Madara?"

"Huh? Madara? Chiga, what are you saying? I've already killed Uchiha Madara!"

When Hashirama Senju heard the name, his face first showed surprise, then joy, followed by nostalgia and regret.

"Grandpa, the ninja world is now in its most dangerous moment, and all of this is a conspiracy orchestrated by Uchiha Madara."

Upon seeing Hashirama Senju's unpredictable expression, Tsunade immediately understood what was happening and began to recount the events that were taking place in the ninja world.

"Wait, how come Madara has the Rinnegan?"

After listening, Hashirama Senju remained silent for a long time, while Tobirama Senju, standing to the side, was greatly shocked.

He had studied Madara Uchiha's corpse but found nothing unusual.

"Second Hokage, when Madara Uchiha and the First Hokage were fighting, Madara bit off a piece of the First Hokage's flesh. The combination of their powers allowed Madara to awaken the Rinnegan in his later years."

Chiga explained.

"I see. It seems our two races have quite a few connections!"

After hearing that his elder brother's flesh and blood had been combined with Madara Uchiha's, Tobirama Senju roughly guessed that the Senju and Uchiha clans had a close relationship.

"So, Madara will use the power of these Rinnegan to return from the Pure Land, is that right?"

Hashirama Senju looked worried. He knew Madara Uchiha's strength, and if he also possessed the Rinnegan, he would be beyond the capabilities of the ninja world.

"It's hard to say. It depends on whether we can destroy the Rinnegan. And even without the Rinnegan, he can return to the ninja world using the Impure World Reincarnation technique."

"I'm not worried about the Impure World Reincarnation. My current body can't even unleash one-tenth of my power, so Madara probably won't be much better off!"

"Big brother, that's hard to say. The reason we can't unleash our full power is because the offerings are too poor. If we had a better offering, Madara might be able to unleash his full strength."

"Alright, we shouldn't be getting involved in the world of the living, but since Madara is the mastermind, I have no choice but to drag this crippled body and fight him one last time!"

As expected of best buddies, Hashirama Senju broke his own principles in order to see Madara Uchiha one more time.

Tsunade, Tobirama Senju, and Hiruzen Sarutobi: "."

Even his own granddaughter, younger brother, and disciples couldn't persuade Hashirama Senju to stay, but they immediately changed their attitude upon hearing that his best friend was going to be resurrected.

"Ha ha!"

Hashirama Senju scratched his head and chuckled awkwardly, then changed the subject, saying, "Speaking of which, Madara really is determined to fight the Hokage to the death, having to team up with the First, Second, and Third Hokage to deal with them!"

Hiruzen Sarutobi replied, "You're wrong. There's also the Fifth Hokage, First Hokage!"

"what?"

Hashirama Senju was taken aback, then looked at the grinning Tsunade and said incredulously, "Tsunade, you wouldn't happen to be the Fifth Hokage, would you?"

Tsunade laughed and replied, "Hehe, Grandpa, you're surprised, aren't you!"

"That really surprised me!"

Hashirama Senju nodded, then frowned and asked, "So the Hokage position has already been passed down to the Fifth Hokage! Then the question is, what about the Fourth Hokage?"

After saying that, Hashirama Senju looked at Hiruzen Sarutobi with a puzzled expression, then suddenly realized, "That little monkey is amazing! He actually outlived the Fourth Hokage!"

Hiruzen Sarutobi: "." Why don't you just say the Fourth Hokage died early!

"Speaking of which, let me interject: while you four Hokage are gathered here, your Fourth Hokage is currently suffering inside the Shinigami's womb!"

Chika couldn't help but feel sorry for Minato for a while.

"The Grim Reaper? Is that the Reaper Death Seal? Did the Fourth Hokage use this forbidden technique in battle?"

Tobirama Senju asked.

"Yes, Second Hokage, the Fourth Hokage, Minato Namikaze, used the Reaper Death Seal to seal the Nine-Tails in order to save the village, and he sacrificed himself in the process."

At this moment, Chiga turned his gaze to Tobirama Senju and said, "Second Hokage, I need your help!"

Tobirama Senju glanced at Senga twice but did not respond. He really didn't have a good impression of this boy who had toyed with them from the very beginning.

"Tobirama, be a little nicer! They've come all the way from another world, it wasn't easy for them!"

"That's what Hashirama Senju said."

There was nothing Tobirama Senju could do about his elder brother, so he could only helplessly ask, "Speak, what do you need me to do?"

"Second Hokage, I imagine you have researched the Reaper Death Seal. This forbidden technique can be unleashed."

Chiga explained that because Orochimaru's hands were not sealed by the forbidden technique Reaper Death Seal, Orochimaru was unaware of this forbidden technique.

Naturally, he wouldn't bother to study this forbidden technique.

Therefore, only Tobirama Senju has studied this forbidden technique.

"I know that, but only if I get that Grim Reaper mask."

Tobirama Senju nodded.

"That's not the problem. I know the general location; it's in a temple in the Land of Whirlpools, but finding the exact location is another matter."

As Chiga spoke, he turned his gaze to Tsunade.

Upon hearing this, Tsunade nodded and then summoned an ANBU member, instructing him to post a search mission at the village's mission hall.

With that, the next step is to give Hashirama Senju and Tobirama Senju new bodies. Considering Hashirama Senju's unwillingness to sacrifice others, White Zetsu is the only option.

Fortunately, when Chiga was annihilating Madara Uchiha, he also captured a lot of White Zetsu, so there was no shortage of sacrifices.

"Well, now that we've covered the important stuff, and there's still a long way to go before Nagato attacks Konoha, why don't we...hehe!"

Hashirama Senju rubbed his hands together sheepishly.

"Grandpa, you want to go to the casino and try your luck, right?"

Those present hadn't yet grasped what it meant, but Tsunade, who was also a gambling addict, wore the same smile.

"Hahaha, she really is my granddaughter! We're so in sync! She understood her grandfather's thoughts immediately!"

Hashirama Senju scratched his head and laughed.

Tobirama Senju remarked, "I'd say we're birds of a feather!"

"Since we still have time, I might as well let myself have a couple of rounds!"

"That's what Hashirama Senju said."

"Grandpa, you really understand me! I haven't played games in ages since I became Hokage!"

Tsunade immediately became excited.

"Oh? Xiao Gang, let your great-grandfather see if your gambling skills have improved over the years!"

Hashirama Senju straightened his expression and looked at Tsunade with an extremely serious face.

Tsunade, facing Hashirama Senju, showed no hesitation. She strode forward, meeting his gaze head-on, and said, "Grandpa, you've lost everything, so don't try to cheat me! And Grandpa, where are your assets?"

"Forehead"

If there are no prizes in gambling, what's the point?

Hashirama Senju, his gambling addiction flaring up, asked Hiruzen Sarutobi, "Little monkey?"

"Understood!"

Hiruzen Sarutobi sighed, beckoned, and an ANBU member entered. He casually gave the member a few instructions, and the member returned with a pile of cash.

"Are you alright?"

Seeing this, Hashirama Senju asked, somewhat embarrassed.

"My lord, please rest assured, this funding is a personal donation from me!"

Hiruzen Sarutobi lied.

"Grandfather and grandson working together, sweeping through the casino! Gang, let's go!"

Hashirama Senju laughed loudly, his chakra bursting forth from his body. The immense pressure even caused cracks to appear in the laboratory walls, showcasing the demeanor of the God of Shinobi.

"Little monkey, aren't you going to stop them? Those two might cause the entire Hidden Leaf Village to lose!"

Tobirama Senju looked at Tsunade with affection. If Tsunade hadn't been involved, he would never have let Hashirama Senju go.

"Second Hokage, you jest! Since the First Hokage has such an interest, we naturally cannot spoil his fun. Besides, I've already retired; Tsunade is currently in charge!"

Hiruzen Sarutobi waved his hand dismissively.

Just kidding, this is Konoha!

Once they've finished gambling, we can have the police raid a gambling den, and the money will be back.

(End of this chapter)