A promise between fellow disciples

Hashirama had said while he was alive that he did not need a grand funeral after his death; a simple one would suffice. Thus, only Mito, Misaki, Kana, Tsunade, Kazemori Masaki, and Kagami Uchiha attended his burial. They were either people close to Hashirama or inheritors of Hashirama and Tobirama's legacy.

Except for Tsunade, who was too young to understand, everyone grieved Hashirama's passing. Kazemori Masaki gently stroked Tsunade's head and said, "Child, let's mourn Lord Hashirama."

"Why does Grandpa have to sleep in the dirt? When will he get up and play with me again?" Tsunade asked in confusion.

"Lord Hashirama will never wake up again, and he won't be able to play with you anymore." Kazemori Masaki shook his head.

Tsunade burst into tears. She still did not understand what death meant; she cried only because she had learned that her grandfather would no longer play with her. Kazemori Masaki would not blame her for that. It was exactly how a child who understood nothing of such things would react.

Hashirama's funeral soon ended. However deeply they grieved, they could not remain immersed in sorrow. The war was their most pressing concern. Since Kazemori Masaki had lost his family's heirloom ninja tool, Mito intended to find him a suitable replacement.

Mito summoned all the ninja tools from her storage Scroll and said, "These are the ninja tools Hashirama used during his lifetime. He has no use for them now, and they're all going to be donated anyway. Go ahead and choose one that suits you."

Kazemori Masaki examined the ninja tools. Most were broad and bulky. Hashirama's tremendous strength allowed him to wreak immense destruction with weapons like these, but they were not particularly suitable for Kazemori Masaki. He specialized in swift attacks, and ninja tools of this