On the Shinobi World side.
After Jiraiya, Chiyo, Kitsuchi, Kazuki Eiji, and the other former Ninja Village higher-ups who had decided to remain in the Shinobi World finished their meeting in Loulan,
they had no choice but to set out for Konoha again to meet Hamura Otsutsuki, who had descended from the Pure Land, and discuss the various plans for rebuilding the Ninjutsu Sect.
Just as they left,
Hashirama Senju and Madara Uchiha arrived right afterward.
After being questioned by several Sea Ninja stationed on the outskirts and successfully proving their identities, the two were brought to Loulan.
At this moment,
the first Sea Shadow, Fukurokuju, personally led Tengen Uzui, Daikoku, Hanzō, Wind Shadow, Wind Blade, and the other Jonin to welcome them at the city gates.
This was not only to show how much they valued the pair, but also out of sheer curiosity.
They wanted to see what kind of super ninja Hashirama Senju was—the man who had defeated Aramaki, fought Admiral Aokiji for days on end, and even held the title of the "God of Shinobi" in the Shinobi World.
They also wanted to see what kind of powerhouse Madara Uchiha was, the only person said to be capable of matching Hashirama Senju.
Not to mention that
the Sea Ninja Village's status within the World Government would likely rise enormously because of their arrival.
At the very least, they won't have to be constrained by Cipher Pol anymore, right?
They had long since grown sick of those black-clad men!
"Welcome to the Sea Ninja Village, you two. I hope we ninjas can truly secure a place for ourselves within the World Government!"
Fukurokuju warmly took Hashirama Senju's hand and laughed loudly.
As for why he did not shake Madara Uchiha's hand,
it was mainly because Madara Uchiha