Madara, as someone who had reached the Sage of Six Paths level and mastered the Eight Gates Sage Ascension Technique, had attained a terrifying level of power.
The Fireworks Technique was a jutsu whose range expanded the more chakra was poured into it. With Madara releasing it at full strength in the sky, one could only imagine its vastness.
The Sage World wasn't particularly large, so that night, everyone across the entire realm was treated to a breathtaking fireworks display.
In Hidden Sage Village, everyone gazed at the beautiful fireworks in the sky and joined in a wild celebration.
Meanwhile, Hui, holding Tsunade's hand, quietly left the bustling crowd and returned to the Senju Clan compound.
His departure didn't dampen the lively atmosphere, in fact, his presence might have made people more restrained.
Besides, the water screens projected by his shadow clones continued "broadcasting" the story of him and Tsunade, which the crowd found even more entertaining.
…
Inside the Senju Clan, Hui and the others arrived at his and Tsunade's new home.
This was Nawaki's gift, a three-story villa built using the latest technology of the world, crafted personally with his Wood Release. It came with a massive courtyard filled with blooming cherry blossoms.
The people entering this place were all close friends and family of Hui.
"Not bad, Nawaki! This house is impressive. Build me one too!"
Jiraiya's eyes lit up the moment he stepped inside, calling out loudly to Nawaki.
"Don't worry! Everyone here gets one!" Nawaki replied with a bold grin. After all, what was a three-story villa? It was far too simple for him.
"Hahaha! Now that's what I like to hear!"
Hearing this, everyone burst into laughter.
Hui chuckled too.
It had been a long time since this group had gathered together.
After all, they were all too busy.
Hidden Sage Village had too many affairs to manage, and each of them held important positions.
"By the way, brother-in-law, where's your gift? I'm really curious about what surprise you've prepared for Sis."
Nawaki turned to Hui with a grin.
Hui had long been known as the most romantic man in Konoha. Though Konoha was now gone, replaced by Hidden Sage Village, Nawaki didn't believe for a second that Hui had lost his sense of romance.
Hearing this, everyone else grew curious too.
Even Tsunade looked at Hui with anticipation, wondering what kind of surprise he had prepared for her.
Seeing everyone's expectant gazes, Hui's lips curled into a faint smile.
Of course, he had prepared a surprise, and he was confident Tsunade would love it.
"Since everyone's so curious, I won't keep you in suspense."
As he spoke, Hui formed a hand seal.
This surprised everyone, as with his level of strength, Hui rarely needed to use hand seals anymore.
In their impression, Hui had always been someone who could stand in place and summon countless techniques at will.
Yet here he was, forming seals!
While everyone held their breath, eyes wide with anticipation, a gentle breeze began to stir.
Moments later, an old man appeared in the courtyard.
He was dressed in white robes, with horns on his head, long hair, and a flowing beard. His Rinnegan eyes glowed softly as he held a monk's staff in his hand.
It was none other than the Sage of Six Paths, Ōtsutsuki Hagoromo!
The moment they saw him, everyone was shocked.
None of them had sensed his arrival.
Moreover, the profound aura emanating from him made it clear to everyone. Aside from Hui, this old man's strength far surpassed everyone present.
Even Nawaki felt a chill run down his spine as he stared at Ōtsutsuki Hagoromo.
Inside him, the Nine-Tails immediately sprang to attention.
"Old man!!!"
Kurama's chakra surged outward, its excitement palpable.
"Kurama, it's been a long time. Let's catch up later."
Ōtsutsuki Hagoromo glanced at Nawaki with a gentle smile before turning his gaze to Hui.
"I'm counting on you," Hui said to Hagoromo. The surprise he had prepared for Tsunade required Hagoromo's assistance.
"It's a small matter."
Ōtsutsuki Hagoromo nodded slightly, then activated his power.
Two figures materialized before everyone's eyes.
A man and a woman, both appearing to be in their thirties or forties.
"Where is this… Konoha? Tobirama??? Why do you look like that???"
The man opened his eyes in confusion, then broke into a joyful smile when he saw Senju Tobirama.
"B-Big Brother?!!!!"
Tobirama's voice was thick with emotion as he spoke.
It was only then that everyone finally realized who they were looking at.
"Grandma!"
"First Hokage-sama!"
"Hashirama-sama!"
Voices echoed one after another, and Tobirama glanced around, his confusion deepening.
"Are you... Little Saru?"
He looked at Hiruzen, his tone filled with suspicion.
"It's me, Hashirama-sama! I never thought I'd get the chance to see you again!"
Hiruzen was overwhelmed with emotion.
The younger generation standing beside him, Minato Namikaze, Shikaku Nara, Hiashi Hyuga, and others, watched Senju Hashirama with wide-eyed curiosity.
By the time they were born, Hashirama had already passed away. To them, he was a figure of legend.
And now, that legend had materialized before their very eyes.
"Grandpa, Grandma!"
Tsunade couldn't hold back any longer. Her eyes turned red, and tears welled up as she called out.
"Nawaki, little Tsunade! And Hui!"
Uzumaki Mito walked over to Tsunade, glancing at Nawaki before ruffling his hair affectionately.
Then, her eyes shifted to Tsunade in her wedding attire, and finally to Hui, who was also dressed in ceremonial garb.
Realization dawned on her face, and a warm smile spread across her features, her eyes brimming with joy.
"I never thought I'd get to see the day you two got married."
She sighed deeply. Not witnessing Tsunade and Hui's wedding had been her only regret while alive.
But now, that regret was finally resolved.
"Oh, so it's little Tsunade and little Hui! You've both grown up so much, and you're getting married too?!"
Senju Hashirama approached them, laughing heartily as he spoke.
When he died, Hui and Tsunade had only been three or four years old.
"Grandpa Hashirama."
Both Tsunade and Hui greeted him simultaneously.
It had indeed been a long time since they last saw Senju Hashirama.
At that moment, the others finally snapped out of their shock, and their hearts trembled.
It was really Senju Hashirama, the God of Shinobi who had died over twenty years ago.
They gasped collectively.
This was a man who had been dead for more than two decades, yet here he was, standing before them.
What kind of power could achieve this?
Hashirama laughed for a while before his expression suddenly shifted. He glanced at Tobirama, then at Tsunade and Hui, his tone puzzled.
"Wait a minute... Tsunade and Hui are all grown up now, but Tobirama, why do you still look the same? Did you develop some kind of youth-preserving jutsu? I can't believe you would make something like that! Hahaha!"
His words left Tobirama with a face full of dark lines.
"This isn't some youth-preserving jutsu."
He replied flatly.
Though Hashirama was his elder brother, Tobirama had always been the more assertive one in daily matters.
"This is Hui's doing. And besides, Konoha no longer exists."
Tobirama's words caused a sudden, terrifying burst of chakra to erupt from Hashirama.
"Konoha... no longer exists?"
His voice sent chills down the spines of Kakashi, Jiraiya, and the others. In that instant, they understood why this seemingly kind man was called the God of Shinobi.
As that overwhelming chakra surged, Madara, who had been setting off fireworks in the sky, suddenly froze.
His eyes sparkled with excitement as he dived down from the heavens.
"Calm down. Not only is Konoha gone, but the entire shinobi world is no more. The world has been unified. Now, it's called the Sage Shinobi Nation."
Tobirama shrugged as he spoke, leaving Hashirama momentarily stunned.
"The world...was unified?"
He opened his mouth, about to ask what had happened, when suddenly, a meteor streaked down from the sky.
Boom!
A deafening crash echoed as dirt and debris flew everywhere.
"Hashirama!"
Madara called out, his tone filled with excitement.
"Madara?!"
Hashirama responded with equal enthusiasm. He hadn't expected to meet his closest friend here.
"Wait... why are you... still alive?"
After the initial excitement, Hashirama took a closer look at Madara and immediately realized that Madara had never died. He was alive and well.
"Hmph, did you really think I lost that time?"
Madara replied smugly, a tone he only ever used when speaking to Hashirama.
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