Chapter 61: Uncle Hashirama's Invitation

"Uncle, I've brought you the meal."

In the Hokage Office, Lian Ye placed the Food Box on the desk.

"Got it, you can go back first," Qianshou Feijian said, flipping through the documents without looking up.

He thought that finishing the documents before eating wouldn't be too late...

Lian Ye had no intention of leaving and asked the lingering question: "Uncle, why don't you use Shadow Clone Jutsu to handle the documents?"

He truly didn't understand; isn't Shadow Clone Jutsu meant for situations like this?

Upon hearing this, Qianshou Feijian's body stiffened; it seemed he had never considered the question before.

To mask his embarrassment, he earnestly explained, "Kid, don't always think about slacking off."

"Some tasks require personal effort to be effective..."

He wanted Lian Ye to know that he simply didn't want to do it, not that he had forgotten.

"Suit yourself, I'm heading back first," Lian Ye turned and left.

"Hmm, get some rest early, don't forget to drink the milk."

"Understood, Uncle."

Sensing that Lian Ye had walked far away, Qianshou Feijian hurriedly set the documents aside and formed hand seals to summon two Shadow Clones.

The two Shadow Clones hesitated not, immediately picking up the documents on the desk to edit.

Meanwhile, Qianshou Feijian opened the Lunch Box and began eating.

"That kid is indeed clever..."

If it weren't for Lian Ye's reminder, he would have forgotten he could still use Shadow Clone Jutsu.

Actually, this couldn't be blamed on him; at first, when he handled the work, there weren't many documents, so he didn't use Shadow Clones then.

Later, as the pile of documents grew, he simply forgot about using Shadow Clones.

Although the clones' memories return to the original, for Qianshou Feijian this was fundamentally no issue.

The saved time could be used to study Lian Ye and develop Ninjutsu.

Soon, the two Shadow Clones finished processing the documents.

Qianshou Feijian dismissed the Shadow Clones, the memories of their document work flowing into his mind, yet they had no effect on him.

"Tonight I can't study that kid..."

Only then did he recall that he had forgotten to add the supplement to the milk.

Realizing this, Qianshou Feijian took advantage of the night and went to the Laboratory.

At that moment, two people were bound to the experimental tables in the Laboratory.

They saw Feijian enter and instantly showed terror on their faces.

Qianshou Feijian said nothing, threw one of them onto the ground, and began forming hand seals.

"Impure Earth Reincarnation!"

The next day, at the Hashirama Residence.

"Mizuto Ayi, where is Uncle Hashirama?" Lian Ye asked.

"Xiao Lian Ye, you're here, please sit," Xuanwo Mizuto said softly, "Hashirama went out with Gangshou, should be back soon."

Lian Ye nodded and sat on the stone bench in the courtyard.

This time he came to see how Uncle Hashirama's health was.

He had been on missions outside for a while, and the two hadn't met for some time.

Logically, Hashirama's condition wouldn't deteriorate suddenly; there would be a gradual progression.

Lian Ye could infer the exact time of death from Hashirama's physical state.

Before long, familiar footsteps sounded from afar.

Lian Ye looked up and saw Senju Hashirama carrying three-year-old Xiao Gangshou entering the courtyard.

Hashirama, upon seeing Lian Ye, showed a clear surprised expression, paused briefly, then smiled and greeted:

"Xiao Lian Ye, weren't you on a mission? Why are you back?"

"Uncle Hashirama, I came over as soon as I had time," Lian Ye said with a smile.

"Haha, you kid have heart," Hashirama laughed.

Xiao Gangshou was originally snuggled in her grandfather's arms, her eyes still a bit sleepy.

But the moment she saw Lian Ye, her eyes instantly lit up.

She wriggled her tiny body, eager to break free from her grandfather's embrace, and hurriedly ran toward Lian Ye.

"Uncle Lian Ye!" Xiao Gangshou ran to Lian Ye, her big watery eyes full of expectation, asking in a babyish voice, "Are you coming to cook for me again?"

As she spoke, images of Lian Ye's delicious dishes already floated in her mind, and drool unconsciously dribbled from the corner of her mouth.

Lian Ye was amused by Xiao Gangshou's drooling, cat-like gluttony.

He crouched down, opened his arms, letting the little dumpling tumble into his embrace, then gently lifted her up, saying softly:

"No problem, I'll make you something tasty today!"

"Yay, I want to eat lots of yummy food!"

"But before that, shouldn't you wipe that drool away?"

Hearing this, Xiao Gangshou immediately wiped her face roughly with her sleeve.

Lian Ye still adored Xiao Gangshou, his little dumpling.

A soft, cute porcelain doll—who wouldn't like her?

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"Xiao Lian Ye, how long will you rest this time?"

At the dining table, Senju Hashirama suddenly asked.

Generally, when Lian Ye returns from a mission, the rest period doesn't exceed three days.

"This time I want to rest for a long period," Lian Ye put down his chopsticks, "Uncle Hashirama, do you have something for me?"

He felt that Senju Hashirama had something to ask him...

Sure enough, Senju Hashirama's eyes brightened,

"Xiao Lian Ye, would you be willing to leave Konoha with me and go see?"

Upon hearing this, the three people at the table were all stunned.

Xuanwo Mizuto frowned, worriedly asking, "Hashirama, what are you doing leaving Konoha?"

Xuanwo Mizuto knew the husband's health was getting worse; what if he encountered danger after leaving Konoha?

"Mizuto, I just want to go out and see," Senju Hashirama explained, "I've been staying in the Village all these years and haven't gone out for a long time, so I plan to take Xiao Lian Ye with me and wander together."

Saying that, he turned his head toward Lian Ye, "So, Xiao Lian Ye, would you be willing to go out with me?"

Lian Ye's expression was somewhat complicated; he felt something was off, as if he were witnessing a dying person trying to fulfill a final wish.

Facing Hashirama's expectant gaze, Lian Ye suddenly asked, "Uncle Hashirama, if Uncle Feijian finds out, would he agree to your leaving?"

Hashirama heard this, and the smile on his face instantly froze.

Based on his knowledge of that younger brother, it really seemed he wouldn't agree to him leaving...

After all, his health was deteriorating, and Feijian would definitely not allow him to wander recklessly.

"I'll make Feijian agree," Hashirama said with a serious expression.

He had fought battles his whole life; at the final moments of his life, could he still not enjoy himself?

"Given that, I'm willing to go out with Uncle Hashirama," Lian Ye seemed to have no reason to refuse.

"Hashirama, Xiao Lian Ye, you both need to be careful," Xuanwo Mizuto showed concern.

Although she was reluctant to let her husband go, it was his own choice, so she could only silently support him.

"Don't worry, Mizuto," Hashirama scratched his head and said, "With Xiao Lian Ye here, I won't be in danger."

Lian Ye: "???"

He hadn't expected Senju Hashirama to utter such Reverse Tian Gang words.

God damn it, having himself there means no danger?

It's like saying that without him, Uncle Hashirama would be in danger...

Although Hashirama, after his battle with Madara, is far from his former condition.

But not just anyone can pick a fight with him.

Senju Hashirama is only close to death, not actually dead!

As long as Hashirama lives even one more day,

other ninja villages wouldn't dare declare war on Konoha.

This is the true worth of the God of Ninja!

ps: San Geng is so exhausted, eee...