Chapter 58

But he still harbored a faint doubt about whether he could create a more peaceful world where people could understand one another.

After all, in previous history,

there must have been people stronger than them.

Yet even those people failed to realize this ideal.

Could just he and Hashirama Senju truly create such a world?

"Madara, the tide of the world divides after long unity, and unites after long division!"

"Nothing in this world remains unchanged—not even peace…"

"Perhaps we can establish a brief peace, but how long it will last, no one can predict."

"But I will do my utmost to ensure that as long as I live, this peaceful world will endure."

"As for people understanding each other—that point you mentioned may never be achievable…"

"As long as we do what we can, we leave the rest to future generations…"

After hearing Hashirama Senju's words, Madara Uchiha shook his head and smiled faintly.

He never expected that someone as decisive as him could be so hesitant.

"Madara… you don't need to be so pessimistic…"

"Most people have no true self-awareness."

"You only need to establish a rational code of conduct and make them live by it."

"Many conflicts would then vanish."

"As long as I exist, this code of conduct will be enforced, and peace will endure…"

Upon hearing this,

Madara Uchiha was stunned!!

He had understood exactly what Hashirama Senju meant!!!

It seemed his friend's ambition was far greater than he had imagined!!!

A new era, unprecedented,

perhaps the era of Hashirama Senju was about to emerge!!!!

【Tobirama Senju: It seems this elder brother's ambition and planning are far greater than we imagined… Perhaps his approach truly will give rise to an era utterly different from the past!!!】

【Hashirama Senju: I don't agree with his ideas…!! His methods are too extreme!! Each person is an independent individual—his approach could destroy their selfhood!!】

【Madara Uchiha: Hmph… Hashirama!! The weak have no self at all!! They only obey the strong!! Too much self-expression might cause chaos, even destroy them!!!】

【Rosha: This First Hokage has turned the Lord of the Land of Fire into his puppet, and from his conversation with Madara Uchiha, it seems they're about to make a major move!!!】

【Orochimaru: I'm now curious about how this other world will develop… Perhaps they'll forge a path entirely different from ours…】

【Jiraiya: Sigh… I only hope not too many civilians die—after all, in every revolution, it's always the common people who bleed first!! …】

50, Mizuki: I don't want to fall for Hashirama, but I can't help it!!

After discussing together,

both Hashirama Senju and Madara Uchiha were filled with hope for the future!!!!

In their eyes,

they were certain they could create a better future!!!

…

But when Hashirama Senju returned to the Senju clan,

he noticed something strange!!!!

Uzumaki Ashina had already returned to the Uzumaki clan,

yet Uzumaki Mizuki remained with the Senju clan!!!

What was going on??

Hashirama Senju admitted he couldn't fathom Uzumaki Mizuki's thoughts.

Hadn't he made himself clear to her already?

Why did she still choose to stay with the Senju clan,

and moreover,

wasn't Uzumaki Ashina worried about Uzumaki Mizuki's safety?

Yet Tobirama Senju and Hashirama Senju's father, Hashirama Senju's father, showed him strange smiles.

Hashirama Senju's father had already realized,

that Uzumaki Mizuki staying with the Senju clan

was not merely out of pique.

She felt something different toward Hashirama Senju!!

And Uzumaki Ashina,

he was delighted his daughter stayed there!!

From their brief interaction before!!

He had already seen,

that Hashirama Senju would surely forge his own legend in the future!!!

This young man's future achievements,

might surpass everyone's imagination!!!

Therefore,

Uzumaki Ashina could not help but consider the Uzumaki clan's future,

He also had to consider his own daughter!!!

In Uzumaki Ashina's eyes!!

The future would surely be an era of chaos brimming with opportunity,

and their Uzumaki clan absolutely had to choose the right side to stand on!!

Although the Uzumaki clan was well-versed in sealing jutsu,

they still fell slightly short of the truly top clans!!!

And regardless of what feelings his daughter held toward Hashirama Senju,

as long as she could stay by Hashirama Senju's side,

she could at least build a good relationship with Hashirama Senju,

and draw the Uzumaki clan and the Senju clan closer together!!!

Even if she couldn't become Hashirama Senju's primary wife,

being Hashirama Senju's concubine would be fine too!!!

In this era,

it was perfectly normal for a powerful man to have other women!!!

Given Hashirama Senju's current strength and future prospects,

Uzumaki Mito being his woman wouldn't be a loss at all!!!

【Kushina Uzumaki: Are the heads of these clans all this disgusting????? They actually used Grandma Mito's marriage as a political tool for their clan's development!!!!】

【Terumi Mei: Hmph...! Can't a woman decide for herself?? Who says a woman must rely on a man to get by!!!】

【Tsunade:... I never expected the marriage between Grandma Mito and Grandpa to be so complicated...】

【Tobirama Senju: How come the big brother in this world is completely reversed... I remember when the Senju clan and the Uzumaki clan arranged the marriage, Mito wasn't very interested in big brother, and big brother chased after her for a long time... This world... seems completely reversed?】

【Hashirama Senju: Tobirama... it's bad enough without you saying it, but now that you have... I feel terrible all over... We're both Hashirama Senju... the gap is way too big!!! This Hashirama already canceled the engagement, yet Mito still keeps clinging to the Senju clan!!!】

【Minato Namikaze: Ahem... First my lord, a simp who manages to win over his goddess is already a pretty good ending... Of course, I'm not saying you're a simp...】

【Minato Namikaze: Cough, cough… First-sama, a simp who manages to get with his goddess is already a pretty good ending… Of course, I'm not saying you're a simp…】

Uzumaki Mito actually didn't know what she herself was thinking,

although Hashirama Senju had canceled the engagement between the two of them,

and was unwilling to take her as his wife,

Uzumaki Mito felt not the slightest bit of anger inside!!!

But Uzumaki Mito wasn't angry at all inside!!!