Chapter 47: Hashirama's Wounds

Qianshou Feijian Residence.

"Uncle Hashirama, is the wound on your body improving?" Lian Ye asked.

Since the Battle of the Valley of the End, Senju Hashirama's wound has shown no sign of improvement.

Logically, given Hashirama's physical constitution, even a fatal wound should heal quickly.

Yet months have passed since the Battle of the Valley of the End, and Hashirama's wound still hasn't improved.

This inevitably worries Lian Ye; if Senju Hashirama were to die like this, wouldn't a ninja war break out immediately?

Qianshou Feijian's expression grew solemn as he explained, "My brother's cells seem to have entered a dormant state."

During this period, he conducted comprehensive research on his brother's body and was surprised to find that his brother's cell division rate was extremely slow, like an elderly man in his twilight.

Lian Ye heard this and couldn't help but furrow his brow, "This is troublesome…"

The reason Senju Hashirama possesses such powerful vitality and regenerative ability is his exceptionally active cell division.

This enables Hashirama to rapidly regenerate damaged bodily tissue, allowing swift recovery even after severe injuries in battle.

But now, Hashirama's cell division is slow.

This can only indicate that, in the fight with Madara, his cells were overexerted.

They were used to repair severe wounds,

or to proliferate cells massively to unleash powerful ninjutsu.

Resulting in a temporary decline in cell division speed over a short period.

Just as in a human body after massive blood loss, the division of hematopoietic stem cells accelerates, but after a while the division may slow down, requiring some time to return to normal.

This may be why Senju Hashirama's recovery has been delayed.

Lian Ye speculated that it wouldn't be long before Hashirama's cell division speed returns to its original state.

But if cell division is too rapid, there is a drawback: it begins to consume vitality.

Excessive cell division depletes vitality quickly.

This could be the reason for Senju Hashirama's death…

What Lian Ye could think of, Qianshou Feijian obviously also understood.

Since his brother was injured, he has been researching a solution, but to no avail.

Feijian sighed helplessly, "I've already done my best."

Lian Ye fell silent.

Knowing the future developments of the Ninja World, he is the person who most does not want Senju Hashirama to die.

The shadow of a person's renowned tree.

The title "God of Ninja" is not given in vain.

As long as Senju Hashirama lives, other nations dare not set their sights on the Fire Country.

Then war will not break out, and he will have enough time to become stronger.

But once Senju Hashirama dies, the balance of the Ninja World will shift.

After all, with the two strongest in the Ninja World—Senju Hashirama and Madara Uchiha—both dead, other ninja villages would naturally wage war on a leaderless Konoha.

Qianshou Feijian's expression grew solemn; he thought the same as Lian Ye.

His older brother's experience of bearing severe injuries made him see the fragility of life and the huge loss to the village when a great ninja passes away.

He began to ponder, "How can a dead ninja be made to serve Konoha again?"

If he can develop such ninjutsu, he could break the boundary between life and death.

In that case, even if his older brother truly passes on, he could summon him back…

As long as this ninjutsu can be researched, Konoha won't fear other nations' covetousness.

Lian Ye doesn't know Feijian's thoughts; otherwise, he would be utterly astonished.

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Evening, Hashirama Residence.

"Feijian, Xiao Lian Ye, you have arrived," Xuanwo Mizuto said softly.

Hashirama's wound still hasn't healed, which worries her greatly, leaving her looking completely gaunt.

"Sister-in-law, is big brother doing okay lately?" Qianshou Feijian asked, his throat rolling.

Qianshou Feijian has three brothers in total; two died in battle during the Warring States Period, leaving only Hashirama as the elder brother.

He doesn't want his elder brother to die like that…

"It's the same as always, no improvement at all," Xuanwo Mizuto's eyelashes fluttered lightly.

During this period, she hired many medical ninjas to treat Hashirama, but it was ineffective.

Seeing this, Feijian comforted, "Sister-in-law, don't worry, I will definitely find a solution."

Having said that, he led Lian Ye inside the house.

"Feijian, Xiao Lian Ye, why did you come?"

Senju Hashirama strained to sit up, looking at the two.

"Uncle Hashirama, are you alright?" Lian Ye's face showed concern.

He prayed silently in his heart, "Uncle Hashirama, you have been holding on for years, and I have yet to develop."

Senju Hashirama saw Lian Ye's worried expression and felt warmth in his heart.

He truly hadn't misjudged this child…

"Ha ha, Xiao Lian Ye, you needn't worry; my wound will heal quickly."

He had a premonition that his wound would recover soon.

"Big brother, are you serious?" Qianshou Feijian hurriedly asked.

"It's true, Feijian," Hashirama said, "I can feel the wound on my body healing slowly."

Speaking so, he exposed the injury on his arm.

Lian Ye and Feijian hurried forward to inspect.

Just as Senju Hashirama said, the wound on his body is healing.

Although not as fast as before, it is indeed healing.

Seeing this, Lian Ye let out a sigh of relief,

"Uncle Hashirama, I'm glad you're okay."

"Ha ha, I made you worry," Hashirama stretched out his hand and patted Lian Ye's head.

The more he looks at this kid, the more he likes him.

Lian Ye's concern on his face a moment ago was no pretense; he could clearly feel that this child was truly worried about his safety.

"Big brother, I'm glad you're okay; if anything comes up, let big sister-in-law look for me."

Feijian looked at Hashirama, paused, then said, "Big brother, you must recover; the Village cannot be without you…"

Hearing that, Hashirama withdrew his smile, his expression serious: "I understand, Feijian."

After learning about Senju Hashirama's condition, Lian Ye began to desperately take on missions.

He knew that little time remained for him to grow stronger.

He must possess the strength to protect himself before Senju Hashirama passes away.

That way, he wouldn't become cannon fodder in the war.

……

In the days that followed, Lian Ye was either carrying out a mission or on the way to one.

This really gave Zhi Cun Tuan Zang and Xiaochun Zhuanqin a hard time.

Several times, just after the three had finished a mission and their wounds hadn't healed, Lian Ye was already starting a new mission.

But the results were noticeable.

During the missions, the three repeatedly engaged in life‑or‑death battles, constantly reviewing and summarizing, and their strength increased dramatically.

In just a year, their abilities had already approached Chunin level.

Qianshou Xiongke gave the three a high appraisal.

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Fire Country border.

"Lian Yejun, now that this mission is over, shall we rest for a while?" A trace of fatigue flashed in Xiaochun Zhuanqin's eyes.

This was already the fifth mission they'd done this month.

Aside from travel and rest, they spent almost all their time on missions.

Hearing that, Zhi Cun Tuan Zang's motion of bandaging his wound halted, his gaze falling on Lian Ye.

Although he said nothing, he also wanted to rest.

Lian Ye lowered his eyes to wipe the Wuku, the blade's edge reflecting the three's disheveled appearances.

Xiaochun Zhuanqin had overused chakra, her complexion pale.

Zhi Cun Tuan Zang's arm, wrapped in bandages, was still seeping blood.

At the two's expectation, Lian Ye nodded in agreement.

"Indeed, we should rest for a while," Lian Ye sheathed his blade.

Tuan Cang's tense expression finally relaxed a bit.

Damn, finally we can rest.

If we take on another mission, he might die in it…

Xiaochun cheerfully patted Lian Ye's back, turned and ran toward the Village, "That's settled, I'm going to sleep for three days and three nights!"

The mission ended, and they prepared to return.

The setting sun stretched the three's shadows long.