As dawn broke over Konoha, a busy yet vibrant day slowly began. Biwako hummed a lighthearted tune as she hurried toward the Senju Clan Compound. Having completed a full night of D-rank patrol duties, she was filled with excitement, eager to share her adventures with Tsubasa, completely unaware that the first light of Dawn had faded and the sunlight had grown rather intense.
" Tsubasa, I'm back!" Biwako, like a cheerful little deer, skipped and hopped into the Senju ancestral home, her eyes sparkling and her cheeks flushed from the journey.
At this moment, Tsubasa was sitting cross-legged in the room, surrounded by dense energy fluctuations, completely immersed in cultivation. Hearing Biwako's voice, he merely frowned slightly, without even lifting his eyelids, and whispered, "Senior Sister, keep your voice down. Can't you see I'm practicing? If you suddenly interrupt me like this, you could easily suffer a qi deviation."
Biwako's smile froze on her face, but she quickly smiled again, leaned close to Tsubasa, and began to tell him excitedly, "I'm so sorry, junior brother, you don't know, last night on patrol we encountered a really funny little cat. It was chasing its own tail in circles, unable to stop, and finally it got dizzy and crashed into a tree, making Tora Inuzuka laugh until his stomach hurt."
Tsubasa kept his eyes closed, absentmindedly humming in agreement, his mind completely focused on the flow of Chakra within his body, and he didn't listen to Biwako's words at all.
Biwako's eyes dimmed slightly, and her voice lowered. "And also, Eijō Yuhi used Genjutsu to tease that kitten, scaring it so much its fur stood on end, it was so funny..."
"Alright, alright, I'm busy improving my strength, I don't have time to listen to your nonsense." Tsubasa finally opened his eyes, interrupting Biwako with an annoyed look, "Senior Sister, can you stop talking about this useless stuff all day? Wouldn't it be better to spend more time on cultivation?"
Biwako's eyes instantly reddened, tears welling up in them. She opened her mouth, wanting to say something, but in the end, she said nothing and silently turned and left.
From then on, every time Biwako returned to the Senju Clan Compound, she saw that Tsubasa was only focused on training and ignored her, and her enthusiasm gradually cooled down. However, her team leader, Sasuke Sarutobi, seemed to have noticed Biwako's low spirits and often invited their team to his home for meals.
Inside the Sarutobi Clan's cozy house, warm yellow light softly bathed every corner. Sasuke Sarutobi, while adding food to Biwako's bowl, smiled and said, " Biwako, is something troubling you?"
Biwako said dejectedly, "I have a very cute little brother, but every time I go to play with him, he's always cultivating. He even scolds me, saying that I shouldn't bother him if I'm not cultivating. What should I do, Teacher Sarutobi?"
Sasuke Sarutobi chuckled, "You're talking about Lord Hashirama's disciple, Tsubasa, right? Don't take it too hard. That kid Tsubasa became Hashirama- Lord Hashirama and focused all his energy on training, so it's inevitable that he'll neglect those around him. When it comes to relationships, it's all about mutual affection and care. If you pour your heart out to someone and they don't appreciate it, that won't do. You'll only find true happiness by finding someone who truly cares about you."
Biwako lowered her head, stirring the food in her bowl, lost in thought.
At that moment, Hiruzen Sarutobi walked over with a plate of steaming hot dumplings, gently placed it in front of Biwako, and said tenderly, "I made this especially for you. Try it and see if you like it." His eyes were full of concern, which contrasted sharply with Tsubasa's indifference.
As the Tenten went by, Hiruzen Sarutobi Sarutobi's care for Biwako became increasingly meticulous. Tensei, he would wait for Biwako on her usual route, carrying a carefully prepared breakfast. Upon seeing Biwako, he would beam with a bright smile and rush to greet her, "Good morning, Biwako! This is your favorite red bean bun, it's still warm, have some!"
Whenever they were on joint missions, Hiruzen Sarutobi always took great care of Biwako. Once, they encountered a group of cunning ninja bandits. In the midst of a fierce battle, one of the bandits seized an opportunity, brandishing a long sword and viciously slashing at Biwako. Hiruzen Sarutobi swiftly, instantly shielding Biwako, his arm slashed and bleeding profusely.
" Hiruzen, you're injured!" Biwako cried out anxiously, her eyes filled with worry.
Hiruzen Sarutobi smiled nonchalantly and said, "It's nothing, just a minor injury. As long as you're alright, that's all that matters." At that moment, a unique warmth welled up in Biwako's heart.
Meanwhile, Biwako's relationship with her teammates Eijō Yuhi and Tora Inuzuka grows closer. After a mission, they sit together by the village's stream to rest.
Tora Inuzuka pulled a handful of candy from his pocket and offered it to Biwako and Eijō Yuhi, grinning, "Here, try my new candy, it's really sweet."
Eijō Yuhi took the candy and said mischievously, "Tiger, are you trying to bribe us with candy? But for the sake of this candy, I won't tell the captain about your slacking off today."
Tora Inuzuka quickly waved his hands. "No, no, no, Eijō, I was wrong, okay? I promise I won't slack off next time."
Biwako was amused by them and burst into laughter, temporarily forgetting her previous troubles.
As time went by, Biwako returned to the Senju Clan Compound less and less often. Her feelings for Hiruzen Sarutobi also changed without her realizing it.
On a starry night, Hiruzen Sarutobi Biwako to the cherry blossom tree in the village. A gentle breeze blew, and cherry blossoms fell like snow, sprinkling on the two of them.
Hiruzen Sarutobi a deep breath, mustered his courage, looked into Biwako's eyes, and said earnestly, " Biwako, I've actually liked you for a long time. From the first time I saw you, your smile was imprinted in my heart. Every day I spend with you is incredibly happy. Will you be my girlfriend?"
Biwako's cheeks flushed instantly. She lowered her head and whispered, " Hiruzen, actually... I like you a little too."
At that moment, the whole world seemed to fall silent, leaving only two young hearts, drawing ever closer in sweet love.
However, Tsubasa was immersed in the joy of cultivation every day, suddenly realized that Biwako hadn't returned to the Senju Clan Compound for a long time, and a strange sense of loss welled up in his heart. He inquired about Biwako's Hiruzen Sarutobi, and when he learned that Biwako was with Hiruzen Sarutobi, he couldn't describe the feeling in his heart. He didn't have romantic feelings for Biwako; having lived two lives, he had an adult aesthetic sense when it came to his other half, but he did quite like this youthful and sunny girl, of course, provided that she didn't appear while he was cultivating.
"Did Biwako end up with him after all? She should be happy, right?" Tsubasa muttered to himself.
Tsubasa decided to go find Biwako to get to the bottom of things. After all, these families had always been scheming against the Senju Clan, and Biwako had recently said that his wife could only be hers, so he couldn't let her be used by others. When he saw Biwako outside the Senju Clan Compound, she was Earth Flow with Hiruzen Sarutobi.
"Senior sister, come with me for a moment, I have something to ask you." Tsubasa stepped forward and said with a smile.
Biwako glanced at Tsubasa, then at Hiruzen Sarutobi, hesitated for a moment, and then followed Tsubasa to the side.
"Senior sister, are you sure you're with Hiruzen Sarutobi?" Tsubasa asked Gate of Opening.
Biwako looked at Tsubasa, a complex emotion flashing in her eyes. She took a deep breath and said, " Tsubasa, do you remember our past? I couldn't wait to share my life with you every day, but what about you? You only cared about cultivation and never paid attention to my affairs. I also need care and companionship. Hiruzen is different; he cares about every word I say and will appear the moment I need him. Junior brother, I feel that we have an age gap and a generation gap; we are not suitable."
Tsubasa recalled that Biwako had indeed been trying to chat with him a while ago, but he was so engrossed in his cultivation that he had no interest in flirting with a little girl. His life's goal was to seek immortality, and Biwako might not be as happy with him as she was with Hiruzen Sarutobi.
"I'm sorry, Senior Sister. I was so engrossed in cultivating Immortal Cultivation that I neglected your feelings. Hiruzen Sarutobi is indeed a good person. Congratulations on finding your true love. You will definitely be happy," Tsubasa said softly.
Biwako looked at Tsubasa, a hint of pity in her eyes, but quickly hardened her resolve. " Tsubasa, you're too young. The past is the past. I'm happy with Hiruzen now, and you'll definitely find your own happiness when you grow up."
After saying that, Biwako turned and returned to Hiruzen Sarutobi's side. Tsubasa watched their departing figures, thinking to himself that they were indeed a destined couple from the original story. Although he was the variable, they would ultimately return to the original plot's fate. He shouted loudly at Biwako's retreating back, "Senior sister, you will definitely be happy! Hiruzen Sarutobi, if I find out you treat your senior sister even the slightest bit badly, I will beat you to death!"
Biwako's lips curled up slightly, and the knot in her heart was finally completely untied. She thought to herself that her junior brother was too young and focused solely on cultivation, and had no interest in romance at all.
Hiruzen Sarutobi paused for a moment, then replied loudly: Don't worry, I will never let Biwako suffer even the slightest injustice.
From then on, Tsubasa cultivated even more diligently. He only wanted to improve his strength, first reaching the peak of Qi Refining, and then breaking through to the Foundation Establishment Realm. According to his master, his current Senjutsu Chakra was at the Jonin level, his physical strength was stronger Above Clan Head Level, and his overall combat power was at the Clan Head Level. His cultivation method was different from that of the ninjas in this world, and also different from the Immortal Cultivation he had heard of in his previous life. It was a new cultivation system that combined two different systems. He had to explore and progress on his own.