Mito Uzumaki

"Oh? Interesting. I never expected you to awaken the Sharingan!"

Konohagakure, on the streets.

Takenaka Kaguya was somewhat surprised. He had long known that the Uchiha Clan's Kekkei Genkai, the Sharingan, could awaken due to intense emotions.

But he had not expected it to be so easy. Kagami Uchiha had merely been a little surprised and excited just now, yet he had awakened the Sharingan.

That was ridiculously absurd!

Beside him, Hiruzen Sarutobi saw Takenaka Kaguya staring at Kagami Uchiha. Curious, he turned to look and instantly cried out in surprise, "Kagami, your eyes!"

Shimura Danzō also looked over and said in equal astonishment, "Kagami, you awakened the Sharingan!"

"Really?"

Kagami Uchiha was still somewhat dazed. He could feel that his vision had changed, but since it was his first time awakening the Sharingan, he had not noticed it.

"Hehe, worthy of the Uchiha Clan, famed throughout the Shinobi World. It seems you're quite the genius.

All right, awakening the Sharingan is a major matter. Kagami, I suggest you go home first and tell the adults in your family," Takenaka Kaguya said with a chuckle.

"Yes, yes, Big Brother, you're right."

As he spoke, Kagami Uchiha turned and was about to run off. Seeing this, Hiruzen Sarutobi and Shimura Danzō quickly followed him.

Watching the three little ones' cheerful backs as they headed home, Takenaka Kaguya felt somewhat envious.

Regardless of how the Uchiha Clan's relationship with Shimura Danzō and Hiruzen Sarutobi might develop in the future, at the very least, they genuinely acknowledged Kagami Uchiha.

The reason Takenaka Kaguya envied them was that ever since he had come to this world, he had had no playmates by his side.

"Huu!"

After letting out a long breath, he continued wandering aimlessly through the streets of Konohagakure.

Suddenly, a beautiful, tall woman appeared ahead of him. Judging by her attire, she seemed very similar to a famous woman from his memories.

While he was lost in thought, the woman smiled and walked toward him. When she stopped about a meter away, she smiled gently and said, "Hello. I don't believe I've seen you before. You aren't from Konoha, are you?"

Hearing her voice, Takenaka Kaguya came back to himself. At that moment, sensing the powerful Chakra within her, he could be certain that the woman before him could only be Hashirama Senju's wife, Mito Uzumaki.

"Hello. I'm Takenaka Kaguya, from Kirigakure in the Land of Water. I came as a guard accompanying Lord Mizukage," Takenaka Kaguya said with a smile.

Upon hearing his introduction, Mito Uzumaki's eyes narrowed slightly. She then looked him over for quite some time before smiling and saying, "Hello. I seem to have heard Hashirama mention your name."

"Hashirama? Hashirama Senju, Konoha's Hokage?" Takenaka Kaguya asked, pretending to be surprised.

"Hehe, that's right. I'm Hashirama's wife, Mito Uzumaki," Mito Uzumaki said with a chuckle.

"Greetings, Lady Mito. It's an honor to meet you." Takenaka Kaguya gave a bow, a happy smile appearing on his face as well.

"Hehe, no need for such formality. There aren't many children as well-behaved and sensible as you.

By the way, I saw you walking alone on the street just now. You looked rather bored.

Would you like to come to my house? I'll treat you to something delicious."

Upon hearing this, Takenaka Kaguya was momentarily stunned. Then he recalled Mito Uzumaki's expression from earlier and immediately understood that, barring anything unexpected, she likely already knew about him.

Thinking this, Takenaka Kaguya nodded almost unconsciously and said with a smile, "Sure. I've never been to the Hokage's home before."

"Then come with me."

Mito Uzumaki nodded with a smile, then led Takenaka Kaguya toward the Senju Clan compound.

About ten minutes later, the two arrived at a very quiet courtyard. Opening the gate, Mito Uzumaki made an inviting gesture and said with a smile, "Come in. This is my home."

"All right, pardon the intrusion," Takenaka Kaguya replied with a smile.

A moment later, after entering the room, he found its layout rather interesting. It had both the style of the Senju Clan and that of the Uzumaki Clan.

Overall, however, it was very simple.

"Please, have some tea!"

At that moment, a cup of tea was offered to Takenaka Kaguya, accompanied by Mito Uzumaki's gentle voice.

"Thank you."

After thanking her, Takenaka Kaguya took a light sip. Then he asked with a smile, "If Lady Mito hadn't brought me here, it would have been hard to imagine that such a simple house was actually the First Hokage's home."

"Hehe, neither Hashirama nor I like extravagance or waste, so everything in this home was arranged by the two of us personally.

By the way, may I call you Takenaka?" Mito Uzumaki explained with a chuckle.

Takenaka Kaguya noticed that whenever Mito Uzumaki mentioned Hashirama Senju, a blissful smile appeared on her face.

It was clear that her married life with Hashirama Senju was very happy.

That made sense. Hashirama Senju was hailed throughout the Shinobi World as the God of Shinobi, the strongest man in the entire Shinobi World. Women admired strength, so naturally she would be happy to become Hashirama Senju's wife.

And with Hashirama Senju's abnormal physical constitution, it was only natural for their married life to be happy and fulfilling.

"Of course. You can just call me Takenaka," Takenaka Kaguya said, nodding with a smile.

"Then don't call me Lady Mito either. Call me Sister Mito.

You remind me a lot of my younger brother. If he were still alive, I think he would be about your age."

Hearing this, Takenaka Kaguya was first taken aback. He had not expected Mito Uzumaki to have a younger brother.

However, he did not dwell on it too much. After all, during the Sengoku era, wasn't death an entirely normal thing?

"Sister Mito," Takenaka Kaguya called with a smile.

"Good, good, good."

When Mito Uzumaki heard the word "sister," her eyes even became a little moist, and the look in them grew much gentler.

After a moment, she smiled and said, "Takenaka, actually, I knew who you were the moment I heard your name.

A few months ago, when Hashirama returned to Konoha, he mentioned you to me."

"Hm? Sister Mito, the Hokage mentioned me to you?" Takenaka Kaguya asked, pretending to be surprised.

"Yes. When Hashirama came back a few months ago, he said that he had encountered a very interesting and powerful genius boy on the battlefield.

At first, I thought that someone he praised so highly would at least be seventeen or eighteen years old. I never expected you to be so young, Takenaka.

When I heard you introduce yourself by name just now, I was extremely surprised.

I never imagined that at such a young age, you would already be called a strong person by Hashirama."