"Oh my, that really was quite the shocking piece of news." Orochimaru came over to join the fun as well.
"Hahaha, so you're a ninja under Princess Tsunade!" Hashirama Senju gave a dry laugh. As though he had recalled something from the past, his smile grew even more strained. "That useless granddaughter of mine must have caused you quite a lot of trouble, huh?"
"She was all right. Lady Tsunade taught me quite a few things too. Just say what you want to say. I'm not in the mood to reminisce."
Higashino Kanade rarely spoke of his past in the Naruto world, because it was a knot in his heart—a past filled with regret and pain, but also many wonderful memories.
"Your blunt personality really is exactly like Princess Tsunade's. According to the usual formalities from when I was Hokage, I ought to ask you this: what do you think of the village and the Will of Fire? But I already got my answer from your battle that night."
"So now, I want to ask something different. Higashino Kanade, could you tell me about your past?"
PS: Only one update today because there's simply too much to review. Sorry, everyone. I'll make it up to you during winter break.
419. The Inherited Will of Fire
This guy really had thick skin. Who asked about someone's past right after meeting them...? Higashino Kanade's eyelid twitched as he coldly shook his head.
"No."
"Ahahaha, I got rejected." Hashirama Senju gave two awkward laughs, his expression turning ugly. He apparently had not expected Higashino Kanade to refuse so directly. Back in Konoha, whenever he asked this question, his subordinates would at least say something.
Hashirama Senju suddenly clapped his hands together, lowered his head, and pleaded without a shred of dignity.
"I'm begging