Land of Fire, Konoha.
The smoke of war from the Land of Frost seemed not to have spread onto the soil of the Land of Fire. Konoha remained peaceful and serene, the laughter of children, the cries of vendors, and the chatter of villagers weaving together a tranquil scene.
On the roof of the Naruto Office Building at Konoha's heart, Senju Hashirama wore a loose blue-green kimono. The autumn wind stirred his long black hair, and a gentle smile rested on his face as he quietly watched everything in the village. This was the very scene he had dreamed of.
"Lord Hashirama, they have arrived."
At that moment, a cool voice sounded behind him, breaking the harmonious atmosphere.
Hashirama slowly turned around and gave a slight nod to the utterly trusted confidante who had followed him for nearly thirty years. "Sorry to keep you waiting. Let's go."
"Mm."
Hashirama suddenly recalled something and asked, "By the way, hasn't Tobirama come out yet? It's been almost two months, hasn't it? I remember it didn't take him this long to invent the Flying Thunder God Technique."
Toka Senju pondered for a moment before saying uncertainly, "Perhaps this is an S-rank ninjutsu too."
"I hope it isn't some strange ninjutsu."
The two entered the building one after the other. Hashirama pushed open the door to the Naruto's office first. Two people were already waiting quietly inside: the Nara Clan's head, Nara Shikaku, and the Hyuga Clan's young head, Hyuga Yuto.
The moment they saw Hashirama enter, both greeted him at once. "Lord Hashirama."
Hashirama smiled and waved, signaling for them not to stand on ceremony. He then sat in the chair behind the desk, while Momoka took her usual place at Hashirama's side.
Unlike the calmness outside on the streets, the atmosphere