Hashirama looked a little embarrassed at that. "Hahaha, let's not bring up old history. Just think about everything Madara did before. He even went so far as to launch a sneak attack on Konoha in order to reach the Six Paths Level."
"In the end, he achieved the thing he had pursued his entire life, and the Six Paths Level became something no longer beyond reach. It really makes one sigh."
Tobirama looked disdainful. "What's there to sigh about? If you weren't strong, you would have died at his hands long ago. He never saw you as some dear friend or family."
Hashirama wanted to say more, but in the end he shook his head. "Ah, forget it. It's been so long, and there's no point bringing it up. Let's go home and eat first."
Mito, who was walking at the front, turned around and nodded. "That's right. Eating is what matters most. Go buy some vegetables before heading home. We probably don't have enough at home."
"Alright."
Outside the arena, the blazing pillar of fire shooting into the sky could be seen throughout Konoha.
Hogen and Chisato were taking a walk on the street when they saw the phantom of a fiery phoenix fly across the sky. His heart immediately sank, and he quickly activated the Presence Concealment Technique.
"What's wrong, Hogen? Which important person is that in the sky?"
Hogen gave a bitter smile, sweat already forming on his cheeks. "That's my mom. I don't know if she noticed us. I activated the Presence Concealment Technique right away, so she probably didn't pay attention to us... right?"
Chisato had never expected that to be Hogen's mother—Lord Chisato! She was her idol!
She immediately looked up, hoping to catch another glimpse, but the phantom of the fiery phoenix had