A Change in Mindset
"Lord Hashirama! Lord Tobirama, Lady Mito! Are you heading to the Otherworld?" the Administrator asked, sounding pleasantly surprised.
Hashirama chuckled. "That's right. The passage between our worlds has been open for so long, and we've never gone to take a look. This is the perfect opportunity."
The villagers from the Otherworld nearly fainted when they saw Hashirama, Tobirama, and Mito.
"Oh my goodness! It's Lord Hashirama!"
"We've heard for ages that Lord Hashirama is still alive! I can't believe it's true! Lord Hashirama, we missed you! And Lord Tobirama! Lady Mito!"
Seeing how warmly the villagers from the Otherworld welcomed them, the three of them were deeply moved.
They supposed that their counterparts in that world had also given everything for the village.
Hashirama and the others greeted the villagers warmly, but the line moved quickly.
Before long, the three of them were ushered through the Portal.
Of course, plenty of villagers from the Otherworld were waiting at the Portal, ready to go home, too.
The whole place was buzzing with excitement.
"Lord Hashirama, ever since you passed away in our world, Konoha has been on a steady decline. Thankfully, Lord Hiruzen Sarutobi stood firm under pressure. Otherwise, I'm afraid you wouldn't have found us here."
"That's right. The war back then was so brutal. All the great nations of the Shinobi World joined forces to attack Konoha! Even so, we held them off!"
Hearing their stories, Hashirama felt a surge of emotion. "Ah, you've suffered so much. I promise you that from now on, you won't have to endure the pain of being separated from your families or losing your homes and loved ones!"
"It's wonderful to have you here!"
An elderly ninja said excitedly. He had fought alongside Senju Hashirama of the Otherworld when