Chapter 53: ch53
Uchiha Nan quickly formed a seal with his hands, and a white light enveloped the prisoner before him. The prisoner transformed into the Impure World Reincarnation, and Senju Hashirama's face appeared within it.
Senju Hashirama is here!
Uchiha Nan smiled happily, indicating the spell's success.
To ensure there were no mishaps, Uchiha Nan used Senju Tobirama's version of the Impure World Reincarnation. The sacrifices were ordinary prisoners, not even ninjas.
Senju Hashirama was very weak now, and the control over those reincarnated by the Impure World Reincarnation was firmly in Uchiha Nan's hands.
Wearing his lacquered red Warring States armor, Senju Hashirama slowly opened his eyes.
"Is this the Pure Land?"
He looked around at the few bonfires burning in the dim, gloomy room.
"It seems the environment of the Pure Land is quite nice!"
"That is..."
Hashirama noticed Uchiha Nan wearing the Hokage's robe and expressed surprise. He hadn't expected to see Konoha's Hokage in the Pure Land.
When fellow villagers meet, their eyes fill with tears.
"How many generations of Hokage are you from Konoha?"
"Where's Tobirama?"
"It's such a pity you died so early."
"How is Konoha now?"
Senju Hashirama quickly approached Uchiha Nan, asking questions nonstop, eager to learn about Konoha's state after his death.
As Konoha's first-generation founder, the village was like his own child to Senju Hashirama.
No, it was more important than his own child.
He once said that regardless of whether someone was his friend, brother, or even child, if they dared to threaten the village, he wouldn't hesitate to act.
In a sense, Senju Hashirama was more steadfast than Uchiha Madara.
"Shodaime-sama, you're too excited..."
Senju Hashirama asked questions incessantly.
"I am the Third Hokage of Konoha!"
"Uchiha Nan!"
Uchiha Nan turned his back to Hashirama Senju, pointing to the "Third Hokage" inscription on his robe, introducing himself simply.
"Uchiha?!"
Hashirama Senju looked surprised. The position was passed from the Second Hokage to his brother, Tobirama Senju.
Hashirama knew Tobirama's attitude toward the Uchiha. It wasn't favorable, to say the least.
Tobirama actually passed the Third Hokage position to an Uchiha?
This truly surprised Hashirama Senju.
He automatically imagined that the Uchiha clan had set aside their differences and fully integrated into Konoha.
Otherwise, Tobirama wouldn't have appointed an Uchiha as the Third Hokage.
If Madara knew, he should feel relieved.
Oh, right, Madara died before me, so I can see Madara again!
Hashirama instinctively thought of Uchiha Madara, a man entangled with him throughout his life, evoking both love and hate. Wait a minute!
Could it be that Uchiha Nan was here to take him to Madara?
Joy, excitement, guilt—all kinds of emotions filled Hashirama's heart.
As Madara's best friend, he had ultimately killed Madara, attacking from behind.
Hashirama desperately wanted to apologize to Madara, saying, "Stabbing you hurt my heart."
Though Hashirama would still choose to kill Uchiha Madara if given another chance, if time could be reversed, he'd try to win Madara back to stay in Konoha and build it together.
If all else failed, he'd let Madara stab him once, twice, or even thrice!
Senju Hashirama was full of guilt but not regret. He just wanted to apologize to Madara personally, knowing it was all for Konoha.
He longed to return to the carefree summers of his childhood, playing by the river with Madara, skipping stones and competing in simple games.
Countless cherished memories flooded his mind. Hashirama couldn't wait to see Uchiha Madara again.
"Did Madara ask you to bring me to him?"
"What?"
Uchiha Nan was confused. Did he mention Uchiha Madara?
Uchiha Nan noticed Hashirama's momentary distraction and assumed he was shocked that an Uchiha became Hokage. How did he connect this to Uchiha Madara?
"Does Madara not want to see me?"
Hashirama looked anxious, fearing Uchiha Madara hadn't forgiven him. He truly wanted to be brothers again, but circumstances were unpredictable. They ended up in conflict.
But he couldn't entirely blame himself. Madara made the first move, threatening Konoha's stability.
"Please, Third Hokage, take me to see Madara for the sake of me being your senior!"
"I want to apologize to him in person, just once."
Uchiha Nan didn't understand what was going on in Hashirama's mind, and tears filled his eyes.
It was truly moving, albeit a bit unconventional. Did Uzumaki Mito have no opinions about such deep concern for Uchiha Madara?
Uchiha Nan couldn't comprehend or relate to such feelings. He was content with the company of Feng and Ling.
"Third Hokage, please say something. Can you take me to see Madara?"
"If not, I'll kneel before you."
Such passion?
Uchiha Nan was shocked and quickly supported Hashirama. His original thoughts were forgotten. He initially believed controlling Hashirama's strength was within his grasp. Now...
Everything was still under control, but it took an unexpected turn.
Who knew what was on the first-generation's mind?
Uchiha Nan quickly supported Hashirama, reassuring him:
"Shodaime-sama, what are you talking about?"
"I don't even know Uchiha Madara!"
"Um?"
"Madara didn't ask you to come?"
Hashirama looked surprised, then embarrassed, leading to an awkward pause.
"Ha ha ha ha."
"I'm a bit embarrassed. I made you laugh, Third Hokage."
Hashirama seemed adept at handling awkward moments, letting out a self-deprecating laugh to lighten the mood.
"Third Hokage, how did you die?"
Hashirama sought to change the subject, lest the Third Hokage consider him a fool. He didn't want his juniors to look down on him.
"Uh..."
"Shodaime-sama, I'm alive and well. I enjoy good food every day, I'm in excellent health, and I have two lovely ladies at home."
Now it was Uchiha Nan's turn to feel awkward.
"Ahhh. Hahahahaha."
Hashirama touched his head, letting out another chuckle.
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