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"There'll be plenty of chances." Xunjing headed outside. "But you haven't practiced the Golden Body Formula yet, so don't start thinking about eating."
The First Hokage's smile froze on his face, then he shook his head helplessly.
Tsunade walked in. Seeing her grandfather standing before her, alive and well, her eyes reddened slightly, but she still kept a stern face. "Enough. Stop standing there grinning like an idiot."
The First Hokage turned to her and chuckled. "My granddaughter's all grown up. She knows how to boss people around now."
Uchiha Chisato suddenly frowned, cutting Hashirama Senju off. She turned to Xunjing, concern in her voice. "What exactly is this Resurrection Technique of yours? What price do you have to pay? Will it hurt you?"
If there really was a risk, she would never let him do it.
"Uh..."
Before Xunjing could answer, Hashirama Senju's smile stiffened for a moment. Then he calmed down, his expression turning solemn. "I got too excited. Fourth Hokage, if this technique will hurt you, forget it."
"You're more important than anything else. I can keep waiting until you've perfected the technique. Or we can wait until we get Madara's Rinnegan, or until one of you awakens the Rinnegan. There's no rush to resurrect me."
Whether because of the Contract or for the future of Konoha and the Ninja World, Hashirama Senju felt that Xunjing's safety came first.
Uchiha Chisato finally felt a little reassured after hearing that.
At least Hashirama Senju had his priorities straight when it mattered.
"That's right. Jiri and Hashirama are both right. If the Resurrection Technique harms you, set it aside for now," Uzumaki Mito added.
"I agree." Orochimaru nodded as well.
Warmth filled Xunjing's heart. He smiled and waved a hand. "Don't worry. I never do anything I'm not