A Generous Madara Uchiha

"No, I disagree."

"I am the Hokage, and my word is final."

Madara Uchiha refused to budge, turning his back and curling his lip in a pout.

"Haha, Madara, it's fine. Fujima has Space-Time Ninjutsu, so he'll be perfectly safe out there."

"Besides, I can just dispatch a Wood Clone to protect him, can't I?"

Hashirama Senju, seeing such an expression on Madara Uchiha for the first time, couldn't help but laugh heartily.

"Hmph, that's more like it."

"Since you're going out, you'll need money. Here is five million ryo; take it and spend it. If it's not enough, just ask Uncle Madara for more, heh!"

Hearing Hashirama Senju say this, Madara Uchiha found no reason to keep him from leaving, so he took the opportunity to step down and agree.

He then produced a scroll and handed it to Fujima Senju. It contained a massive sum of five million ryo—this was even better than having a real father!

"Hehe! Uncle Madara is the best."

"Unlike the old man, who is stingy as hell."

Seeing the five million ryo Madara Uchiha had given him, Fujima Senju chuckled, quickly took the scroll, and thanked him, not forgetting to cast a resentful glance at Hashirama Senju.

"Ah, haha! It's raining outside, I need to go back and bring in the laundry, yes, yes, yes...!"

Upon hearing Fujima Senju's words, Hashirama Senju laughed it off and vanished on the spot; he needed to save his money for gambling and certainly couldn't let his son squander it.

"Tch, your father is just like that—always losing at gambling. It's common knowledge throughout the village, and he still owes me tens of millions of ryo!"

"But your Uncle Madara has plenty of money, and I won't be as stingy as your father. Take it and spend it!"

"If you need more, just ask me, heh!"

Watching Hashirama Senju flee in such a pathetic state, Madara Uchiha smiled faintly, then reached out to pat Fujima Senju on the head.

"Alright, Uncle Madara, I'll be heading out now, hehe!"

With five million ryo in his hands, Fujima Senju knew he had enough to splurge for years. Traveling, eating, and playing everywhere—what could be better? He waved at Madara Uchiha and spoke.

"Mm, go on then."

Madara Uchiha offered him a rare, gentle smile and waved back.

"Wen, send someone to follow Fujima. Ensure his safety, but do not reveal yourself unless absolutely necessary."

Once Fujima Senju had departed, Madara Uchiha issued a direct order, sending his trusted subordinate to follow along so he could rest easier.

"Yes, First Hokage."

Wen Uchiha shouted in acknowledgment before vanishing, immediately setting off to track Fujima Senju.

"Black Zetsu? Hmph, don't let me catch you."

After everyone had left, Madara Uchiha felt a surge of anger and clenched his fists.

Because of this mysterious figure, Black Zetsu, Konoha was constantly under the threat of disaster, forcing him to devise a countermeasure.

But Black Zetsu was elusive, neither seen nor touched, which made him incredibly difficult to track and a source of constant headache.

"Fine. Since you covet the Rinnegan, you will eventually show yourself."

"Hashirama's experiments are nearing success, and it is time for me to begin my own. Once I awaken the Rinnegan, let's see where you can hide."

"Hmph."

Madara Uchiha loathed anyone who sought to take his brother's life, and since Black Zetsu wanted his brother dead, he had to be destroyed. The root of all these problems had to be severed.

During this time, Hashirama Senju's bloodline fusion was accelerating, and he believed that soon, he would awaken the Rinnegan. Once both he and Hashirama possessed the Rinnegan, he would no longer fear Black Zetsu.

"La-di-da, la-di-da...!"

With five million ryo in his pocket, Fujima Senju was in high spirits, whistling and singing as he strolled toward the academy.

He planned to tell his little wife about his upcoming trip so she wouldn't worry; providing her with a sense of security was the most important thing.

Because Fujima Senju had been summoned by the Hokage, Irudi hadn't dared to say much. He walked slowly, timing his arrival perfectly; by the time he reached the academy, classes had already ended.

"Fujima-kun, you're back?"

Seeing Fujima Senju return, Shizuka Uchiha hurried over to greet him.

"Look, I'm so jealous that Shizuka has such a good husband."

"I'm jealous too. Why isn't there an alliance between our clan and the Senju Clan?"

"Everyone thinks the same. Fujima-kun is handsome, strong, and the young clan leader of the Senju Clan. He's definitely going to be one of the future Hokage successors."

"Exactly! I really want to marry Fujima-kun too. I'm so jealous of that white lotus Shizuka Uchiha; she acts purer than anyone, but isn't she just fawning all over him the moment she sees him? Hmph."

Because Senju Fujima and Shizuka Uchiha were so affectionate, all the girls in the class were filled with jealousy and envy, each wearing a different expression on her face.

"Shizuka, I have to head out. My old man has arranged a mission for me, so I'll be away for a while."

"That's why I'm telling you now—for the next little while, I probably won't be able to walk you to school."

Senju Fujima took Shizuka Uchiha's small hand, led her to the school grounds, turned around, and smiled as he spoke to her.

"Is... is that so?"

"Where are you going? Will it be dangerous?"

Upon hearing Senju Fujima's words, Shizuka Uchiha froze for a moment before hurriedly asking with concern.

"Don't worry! There won't be any danger. Who do you think your husband is? If I can't win, can't I just run away? Haha!"

Senju Fujima looked at Shizuka Uchiha with a faint smile and reached out to pinch her rosy little cheeks.

"H-hate you!"

Being pinched like that by Senju Fujima, Shizuka Uchiha felt a sudden sense of suffocation. Her heart raced like a deer, and she lowered her head, twisting the hem of her clothes.

"Shizuka, you are so beautiful."

Seeing the shy and adorable Shizuka Uchiha, Senju Fujima turned to look at her and said earnestly.

"I, I...!"

"Muah...!"

Complimented so suddenly by Senju Fujima, Shizuka Uchiha was momentarily at a loss, not knowing what to say. Just as she was about to speak, she felt her lips sealed shut. Her eyes widened, her face flushed bright red, and she stood there completely stunned, not knowing what to do.

"Haha!"

It wasn't until some time had passed that Senju Fujima finally released Shizuka Uchiha. Looking at her face, which was as red as an apple, he couldn't help but laugh.

Fujima-kun kissed, kissed me again... so, so embarrassing...!

Shizuka Uchiha hadn't yet recovered, her mind lost in a whirlwind of thoughts.

"Let's go! I'll walk you home."

Senju Fujima smiled faintly, looking at the shy Shizuka Uchiha in his arms.

"Mm-hmm."

Shizuka Uchiha's face was slightly flushed, and feeling incredibly shy, she lowered her head and whispered softly.