Mito: Hashirama is Outside the Door

After a moment of contemplation, she hurriedly prepared to go find Hashirama.

Thump, thump.

Just then, a knocking sound came from the door.

Mito Uzumaki froze, quickly tidying her appearance and fanning her hands in front of herself, trying to disperse as much of the scent as possible.

Once it had dissipated enough, Mito Uzumaki called out, "Coming," and went to open the door.

"Eh, Hashirama?"

Only then did Mito Uzumaki realize that the person waiting at the door was actually Hashirama.

"Lord Ashina invited us to dinner tonight, so I came here."

Senju Hashirama smiled.

He lifted the basket in his hand and said:

"I even brought you something delicious."

"...Thank you, Hashirama."

Hashirama's thoughtful gesture made Mito Uzumaki clench her fingers.

In the past, she would have happily accepted these things.

But now, she...

There was still a lingering, trickling sensation flowing down her legs.

Mito Uzumaki shook her head; now was not the time to talk about this.

She raised her eyes and said hoarsely:

"If anything goes wrong, remember to run, and Uchiha Shimizu very likely knows Sage Art."

"Sage Art?"

The smile on Hashirama's face faded slightly.

This was troublesome.

He had studied Sage Art, and fortunately, he had achieved some success.

Sage Art was difficult to learn, but once mastered, it could amplify the power of ninjutsu several times over.

Even Tobirama, who had always been clever, did not know it.

"Where did you find ou—"

"Don't ask about that, just be careful, Hashirama."

Mito Uzumaki forced a smile.

A warm current surged through Hashirama's heart.

He looked at Mito; the woman before him wore a faint smile, like a flower after being watered, soft and carrying a fresh charm.

Though the smile was slight, it held an indescribable beauty, as if she were