Chapter 94: You Don't Object?

Upon hearing Mito Clan's words, Hashirama looked at the two with a look of satisfaction.

He still remembers the scene when Feijian lingered in his house, begging to send Lian Ye back.

But no matter how Feijian persuaded them, they never agreed.

He was glad he refused then; otherwise he would have missed this child Lian Ye.

Who could have thought that Feijian, who had been wary of the Uchiha Clan since childhood, could get along so well with Lian Ye?

However, now Lian Ye has left the Uchiha Clan and joined the Senju Clan.

Hashirama muttered to himself, wondering if Feijian had brainwashed Lian Ye.

Thinking that, his eyes gleamed as he stared at the two's every move.

"Uncle, try this, it's tasty," Lian Ye said, pointing at a dish on the table.

Qianshou Feijian nodded, picked up a bite with chopsticks and put it in his mouth, "Hmm, indeed tasty."

Seeing this, Hashirama scratched his head, feeling it was quite normal.

Lian Ye didn't look like he had been brainwashed by Feijian.

It seems Feijian's methods of teaching children are rather skillful.

Noticing Hashirama's gaze, Feijian frowned, "Brother, what are you doing?"

"Haha, I'm satisfied seeing you two get along peacefully," Hashirama laughed heartily, clearly happy for them.

Xuanwo Mizuto covered his mouth and chuckled, "It's more than harmony; this is warmer than a typical father‑son relationship."

"Brother, sister‑in‑law," Feijian said, his face slightly flushed.

To hide his oddity, he instinctively turned his face away.

Hashirama and Mito Clan saw this and couldn't help but laugh.

Gangshou, not knowing what happened, saw the grandparents laughing and also broke into a grin.

Lian Ye's mouth twitched, thinking to himself that this couple was truly boring.

He suddenly noticed Qianshou Feijian's slightly reddened cheek, his face showing surprise and shock.

No way, this old guy's face is as red as a boiling tea kettle!

……

After the meal, Lian Ye stood up to clear the dishes.

The practiced motion made one feel sorry for him; it seemed he didn't lack practice.

Xuanwo Mizuto hurriedly called out to Lian Ye, "Lian Ye, stay seated; I'll handle this."

She didn't want to trouble Lian Ye again; after all, she had already prepared so many dishes this afternoon and was quite weary.

Let her take care of clearing the dishes.

Lian Ye was about to speak when Hashirama suddenly spoke up.

"Lian Ye, let Mito Clan come, I happen to have something to discuss with you."

Hearing this, everyone instinctively looked at Hashirama.

Even Mito Clan slowed the pace of his dish‑clearing.

She was curious what business her husband had with Lian Ye.

Lian Ye showed curiosity, wondering what matter Hashirama needed to discuss with him.

"Lian Ye, I need you to look after Gangshou for a while," Hashirama said slowly, "I'm planning to accompany Mito Clan to Whirlpool Country."

Hearing this, Xuanwo Mizuto stared blankly at Hashirama.

Since she married into the Senju Clan, she had hardly ever returned.

The only time she went back was to attend her father's funeral; after that, Mito Clan never returned to her hometown.

These years she had indeed thought about returning to Whirlpool Country.

When she married into the Senju Clan, she held her father's hand‑stitched wedding dress, and through the sedan curtain cast one last glance at her hometown's green hills.

The elders' admonition still echoed in her ears, "A daughter married away is like water poured out."

Moreover, at that time she bore the heavy responsibility of a political marriage.

Since she married into the Senju Clan, Mito Clan was now a member of the Senju Clan.

Doing anything required considering Hashirama and the clan; wanting to return was a very troublesome matter.

Since Hashirama founded Konoha, he's been swamped daily.

Seeing her exhausted husband, she could only keep this matter to herself.

Later Hashirama was less busy, but his health also declined.

She never brought up this matter again…

She didn't expect Hashirama to bring it up voluntarily today.

"Mito Clan, I know you want to return to Whirlpool Country…" Hashirama extended his hand and grasped Mito Clan's hand, "These years I've been busy front and back, indeed I didn't notice your feelings."

During the Warring States Period, he was either fighting or on his way to fight.

After establishing Konoha, he was busy daily handling various state affairs.

The last time he passed through Whirlpool Country with Lian Ye, he recalled that his wife hadn't visited her natal home for a long time.

Especially Mito Clan's uncle was still hoping his niece would return home…

Hashirama planned to take Mito Clan back to her hometown while his health had not deteriorated.

So he asked Lian Ye to look after Gangshou for a while.

"Hashirama…" Xuanwo Mizuto's eyes reddened, deeply moved.

She hadn't expected Hashirama to be like this, still thinking of her.

Hashirama smiled at Mito Clan, then looked expectantly at Lian Ye.

"No problem, Uncle Hashirama," Lian Ye nodded in agreement.

Anyway, he'll be staying at home during this period, and looking after the kids is no problem either.

"Haha, then I'll be a bother to you," Hashirama laughed, "but Xiaogang is really clingy to me."

You should know that ever since Gangshou was sent here by his parents, he clings to this grandfather of his every day.

If he can't see him, he'll definitely wail and cry.

Hashirama plans to give Gangshou some psychological support, letting her stay with Lian Ye for a while.

"Xiaogang…" Hashirama hadn't finished when Gangshou's excited exclamation cut him off.

"Yay! I finally get to live together with Uncle Lianye!"

She knows that living with Lian Ye means she can eat tasty food every day.

In the past, Gangshou was very envious of Second Grandfather; whatever she wanted to eat, she would have Uncle Lianye make it!

Now she finally gets to live that kind of life!!!

As for grandpa leaving with grandma for a while?

That's absolutely no problem!

Anyway, there's still Second Grandfather and Uncle Lianye at home.

Between gourmet food and grandpa and grandma, Gangshou chose the former without hesitation.

In her view, grandpa and grandma aren't gone forever.

Seeing Gangshou's excited demeanor, Hashirama felt a bit embarrassed.

He had just been bragging about Gangshou's clinginess to him, but didn't expect the slap back to come so fast…

Xuanwo Mizuto looked at her husband's expression and couldn't help but cover her mouth and laugh out loud.

"Gangshou really is a big glutton," Mito Clan pretended to scold, glancing at Gangshou, "You little girl would give up grandpa and grandma just for good food."

"Grandma, no… I love you the most," Gangshou swayed Mito Clan's hand and whispered coquettishly.

Mito Clan gave Gangshou's nose a pinch, "That's more like it."

Qianshou Feijian learned that Hashirama was leaving the Village and couldn't help but frown.

If the older brother's current health condition leaves the Village and an accident occurs on the way, what then?

But seeing the sister‑in‑law's happy face, the words got swallowed back.

The sister‑in‑law has been married into Qianshou for so many years; indeed she should go back to visit.

In the end, Qianshou Feijian didn't retort, and ate his meal by himself.

After all, he arrived late and hadn't eaten his fill yet.

Hashirama saw this and looked a bit surprised.

He had thought this younger brother wouldn't agree to it…

He had already figured out how to persuade Feijian, but Feijian remained silent.

Given Hashirama's understanding of his younger brother, silence meant agreement.

But he still couldn't help asking:

"Feijian, you don't object to me leaving the Village with Mito Clan?"