The Shimada Family's Ninja Journey

"Is that so?" After listening to Genji's explanation, Shimada Katsumoto looked at him suspiciously.

Seeing Genji's sincere look, Shimada Katsumoto finally had to believe Genji's explanation.

However, believing and converting did not mean that Shimada Katsumoto recognized Genji's statement. On the contrary, in his opinion, Genji's statement was indeed a bit alarmist.

The Senju clan is currently dominant only because Hanzo is temporarily absent. When Hanzo returns, Konoha will naturally return to the control of the Shimada clan.

Now that the Uchiha clan is in decline, and Hashirama, the leader of the Senju clan, has such a temper, shouldn't the Shimada clan take advantage of the victory and expand the family's influence in Konoha?

"Alas." Shengyuan sighed, shook his head in confusion, and then said: "Well, since this is already the case, just let nature take its course."

After saying that, Shimada Katsumoto quickened his pace and walked towards the family's residence.

"..."

Looking at Shimada Katsumoto's back, Genji himself felt a little helpless: "My prestige in the family is far behind that of my eldest brother."

He believed that if his words were spoken by Hanzo, Shimada Katsumoto would never be so dissatisfied, or at least this dissatisfaction would be buried deeply in his heart.

Moreover, Genji is also confident that even if Hanzo is here, he will never take this opportunity to expand the power of the Shimada clan.

Maybe Hanzo will reward the Senju clan, or maybe he will secretly support the Uchiha clan. In short, Hanzo will definitely find ways to create a new balance.

"...We can't just look at the present, but we must consider our children and grandchildren. Even if our generation can stabilize the situation, it is impossible for the family to have the best ninjas for generations to come.

At that time, once the family falls into a state of decline, those forces that have blocked our way will swarm forward and trample the family under our feet. At that time, it will be the descendants of the family who will suffer." Genji recalled what Hanzo said to him at the beginning and shook his head secretly.

He shook his head and strengthened his thoughts.

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With the battle between Uchiha Madara and Hashirama, Konoha's internal conflicts could no longer be concealed.

Within a few days, the first Hokage disappeared and news of Madara Uchiha's murder spread throughout the ninja world.

Kirigakure, a die-hard ally of Konoha, was the first to get the news.

As Hanzo's brother, the second generation Mizukage Shimada Motohisa couldn't sit still after hearing the news.

After quickly arranging the internal affairs of Kirigakure Village, Motohisa went to Konoha in person on the grounds of visiting allies.

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"Mizukage-sama, welcome to Konoha."

Outside the main gate of Konoha, Hashirama, the newly minted acting Hokage, came to greet Motohisa in person.

Seeing Hashirama wearing the Hokage hat on his head, Motojiu's expression suddenly became a little anxious and said: "Hashirama, what are you..."

Seeing this, Hashirama was a little helpless, so he had to lower his voice and said: "This is not the place to talk. I will explain it to you in detail later."

After finishing speaking, Hashirama burst out laughing and said somewhat exaggeratedly: "Mizukage-sama, come with me."

"Oh...Okay, please, Hokage-sama." Motojiu also reacted at this time. He forced a smile on his face and cooperated with Hashirama.

Later, amid the welcome from the villagers, Hashirama led Motohisa towards the Hokage Building.

The pace of the two of them was not slow. Soon, Motohisa followed Hashirama to the Hokage Building. After everyone else dispersed, Hashirama and Motohisa walked into the building together and walked towards the Hokage's office.

As soon as he entered the office, Motojiu couldn't help but ask: "Hashirama, what happened to Hanzo?"

"Don't worry yet." Hashirama smiled bitterly, and then gave Motojiu a reassurance: "Hanzo is fine, he's just not in Konoha for the time being."

After hearing that Hanzo was okay, Motojiu finally breathed a sigh of relief and gradually calmed down.

Thinking of his gaffe just now, Motojiu felt a little embarrassed and said, "I'm sorry Hashirama, it was me who was rude just now."

"It doesn't matter." Hashirama smiled lightly, then pushed the tea cup on the table to Motojiu, and said: "You are also concerned and confused. Let's have a cup of tea first. I will tell you in detail right away. It just so happens that I also need you for something. Kirigakure

help."

"Um."

Yuanjiu nodded, took the tea cup, took a sip, and then said: "What is going on?"

"That's right." Hashirama also put down his tea at this time and said: "Hanzo signed a psychic contract with Ryūchi Cave, one of the three sacred places for psychic beasts, a few days ago.

About a month ago, Hanzo was suddenly reverse-channeled to Ryuji Cave. A few days later, the Snake Sage of Ryuji Cave sent word that Hanzo could not return to Konoha temporarily due to some things."

"Ryuchi Cave?" Motohisa frowned. In the past, he was also a core member of the Shimada clan, and now he is the second generation Mizukage of Kirigakure Village. He naturally knows about the three holy places of psychic beasts.

It's just that because the three holy places have been away from the world for many years, Yuanjiu doesn't know much about the specific information. He was just a little worried and said: "Is the Ryūchi Cave reliable? Could it be that they plotted against Hanzo?"

"Probably not." Zhu Jian shook his head and said: "I also signed a psychic contract with the Shigu Forest in the three holy places before. Later, I asked the immortals of Shigu Forest to find out information for me. Finally, Shigu Forest told

I, Hanzo, am indeed in an emergency and cannot return for the time being."

"That's it." Yuan Jiu pondered for a moment, finally felt a little more relieved, and a smile appeared on his face, and said: "In that case, I'm relieved. The previous information was unclear, I really

I’m worried about Hanzo’s condition.”

"This is human nature." Hashirama also laughed immediately, and then he looked at Motojiu and said: "However, Konoha really needs Kirigakure's help now. Even if you don't come to Konoha, after a while,

I should also visit Kirigakure."

"Oh? What does Konoha want us to do?" Motojiu's expression suddenly became a little subtle.

Kirigakure and Konoha are allies, but allies do not help each other for free.

Hanzo was the Hokage before, and the two had a close personal relationship and the same clan friendship. In addition, Hanzo had a good grasp of diplomacy. Therefore, the cooperation between Konoha and Kirigakure was considered a tacit understanding. From this, both parties

Everyone has received considerable benefits from the covenant.

In fact, even if Kirigakure sometimes gets smaller benefits, Motojiu would pretend he didn't see it.

But now, sitting in front of Motojiu is Hashirama. Although Motojiu and Hashirama have some friendship, compared with Hanzo, they are far behind.

If it's just a simple task, then that's it. For the sake of the covenant, Yuanjiu can do it easily.

But if Kirigakure's real support is needed, Motojiu won't take action without enough benefit.

Looking at the acting Hokage in front of him, Motojiu's eyes flashed with amusement.

……