Reclaiming Land from the Sea, Turning Sand into Sea (4K)

The day of departure at the end of the month arrived soon enough.

"We're off!"

Toji and Hashirama shouldered their packs, bid Tobirama and Mito farewell, and set out together for the Land of Iron.

Upon reaching a deep valley, Hashirama led Toji inside.

Then—

Toji beheld a breathtaking sight:

In the center of the valley, Hashirama's Wood Clone sat cross-legged. Behind it stood a massive Wood Human dozens of meters tall, while eight Tailed Beasts lay sprawled around them, utterly motionless.

Clearly, the Kakuan Entering Society with Bliss-Bringing Hands used by Hashirama's Wood Clone possessed the same power to put Tailed Beasts to sleep.

The power to suppress eight beasts with a clone alone was truly captivating.

At this very moment, it was as though he had returned to that very moment.

Toji's gaze seemed to cross a thousand years of time, arriving at the scene where the Sage of Six Paths separated the Ten-Tails and taught the nine newly born Tailed Beasts.

"Mm, not bad. They didn't cause any trouble."

Hashirama stood with his hands on his hips and nodded in satisfaction. "On this trip, we're going to sell these Tailed Beasts. I hope the other villages treat them well."

Did he even hear himself—

Sometimes, Toji felt Hashirama was really asking for it.

The two continued onward at an unhurried pace.

Along the way, Hashirama often enthusiastically asked Toji about the customs and local conditions of the countries they passed through. In his mind, Toji had spent years traveling the Shinobi World and practicing medicine, so he must have seen much and known much.

Toji had prepared in advance as well. In the days before departure, he had thoroughly investigated every country along the route to the Land of Iron. No matter what Hashirama asked, he answered