Long Live The Hokage

Chapter 82: The World Is So Vast

Konohagakure, the 12th year, December the 30th. Tomorrow will be New Years Day, but the entire Konoha is shrouded with a sad and gloomy atmosphere; even the sky has turned gray.

Today, Konoha held Hashiramas funeral.

The funeral arrangement was not complicated. On the open space of the Konoha cemetery, a row of tables was placed, the tables were covered with white clothes, some white flowers on the charts. A black and white photo of Hashirama was hung behind the table.

Masahiko, who was dressed in black, stood there with the people who come to pay their respect. While Mito and the elders were standing in the front row.

Ahead, Tobirama personally presided over the funeral and talked for a while about Hashiramas life.

After that, the crowd burst into sobbing and crying. Masahiko carefully observed the people, the sobbing and crying were coming from the two girls who discussed before how long can Hashirama live.

Masahiko still vividly remembers their words, Im sorry to disappoint you, I couldnt save him in the end

Masahiko couldnt hold himself any longer; thus, he walked around for a while. When the speech was over, the crowd moved forward a little by little toward Hashiramas grave, holding white flowers in their hands.

Masahiko shook his head, then walked toward Tobirama.

Youre brother was right about you

There was a moment of silence. Masahiko sighed, Youre really bad at lying. You can keep that tough expression on your face for as long as you want, but I know that youre crying deep inside

After saying this, Masahiko also took a white flowed and walked toward Hashiramas photo. Scratching his head, No matter how long I searched, Ive never found out where they sell camera in this world If I could get my hand on a video camera, I would have recorded the funeral

When I think about it, I doubt that anyone would be sad at my funeral Actually, I want my funeral to be very happy I will show it to you someday, Hashirama

On the side, Kenichiro was also holding a flower in his head, looking at Masahiko with reddish eyes.

Sensei Are you leaving us too?

Masahiko got startled, then his face turned pale, No! I dont mean that what I mean is Masahiko didnt know how to explain it, so he turned and left.

After a few steps, Masahiko turned around again, Yeah After this funeral, I will go out for a while. I want to travel and see the world. Tell Nanako and Yuriko that they dont need to worry about me

Upon saying that, Kenichiros eyes got even redder, and seemed like he was about to burst out. Masahiko couldnt help but sigh, but he never dared to stay and see it.

On his way back, Masahiko saw six familiar figures. After thinking for a while, he remembered then that they were Tobirama and Hashiramas six disciples.

These six disciples are about 21 years old This is their prime. Masahiko muttered. I remember in the original, after the Chunin Exams arc, there was such a funeral for Sarutobi Its their time now to step up. I wonder if youre happy or sad about this, Hashirama.

When Masahiko walked forward and saw how sad Mito was, but he didnt know how to comfort her.

The face of this girl, who hasnt changed for thirty years, brought him back old memories; when Masahiko took her to the Senju clan for the marriage. Hashirama, back then, was a shy boy The past played back in his mind like a movie.

Second Grandpa, lets go Tobiramas voice interrupted Masahikos thoughts. He realized now that he got lost in his dreams for more than an hour. The funeral was already over, and the crowd has been dispersed

Old age leaves you with nothing but memories

Looking around, only Tobirama and Mito were left. Kenji and Aika already went home to take care of the crying Tsunade.

Masahiko went silent for a while, then he slightly shook his head I wont go back.

Tobirama and Mito got confused, Masahiko then explained, Im about to be 81 years old tomorrow, Ive lived for so many years. But Ive only left this land once, I went to the Land of the Wind for half a month, I feel thats not enough

Im planning on hiding my identity and traveling around the Shinobi world, I want to see the whole picture

Mito felt sad, but took the initiative to say, Second Grandpa, I hope your travel would be safe, I hope that you will one day return. We will always be waiting for you And I hope I will see you again in my lifetime.

Masahikos eyes widened, Your lifetime? Mito, do you think your Grandpa is willing to leave for that long?

Rest assured, the world is not safe yet. I need to gather some information, but if anything occurred, I would go back in time.

Silence controlled the place for a moment, then Tobirama said, Second Grandpa, please be careful

Masahiko shook his head and said, Hashirama and Madara have already left this world. No one in this world can threaten me. Now what is really worrying me is other villages

When Masahiko mentioned Hashirama, they stopped talking for a moment.

Masahiko quickly shifted the topic, I will be an alias in the Shinobi World. Maybe we will meet, and you wont recognize me then. Masahiko looked at Tobirama, And you know I will do some pranks on you when that happens

Tobirama nodded, but he couldnt help but feel confused, In fact, Ive always wanted to ask you about your age But if you dont feel like it, you dont need to answer.

Masahiko felt speechless. He was trying to find a way out of this. But then Mito rushed to interrupt, and said, Second Grandpa, can live for 500 years for some reason. As for the specific reason, Im not quite sure.

Masahiko got puzzled, Five hundred years? When did I ever tell you that I can live for five hundred years?

Mito looked surprised, Didnt you sing that before, uncle?

Sing that? Masahiko first wondered, but then he remembered that he once sang an adapted version of lets Borrow another 500 years from heaven song in front of her. (T/N: lets Borrow another 500 years from heaven: The theme song of the Chinese famous TV series Kangxi Dynasty.

So, this is the reason why Mito has always had doubts about my age? Masahiko scratched his head and murmured.

Hahaha Masahiko smiled awkwardly, Yes, it is, but not necessarily 500, or maybe 400, maybe 300 years or even tomorrow, who knows?

The two obviously didnt believe him

Well, they believe that I can live for 500 years because Ive developed some special technique or something This is way better than eternal life, Masahiko sighed, then said to himself, Well, if thats the case, I would have only borrowed 200 years, it would be closer to normal people, better than see everyone die

Masahiko sighed and waved his hand. He then returned to the Uzumaki mansion and packed up his luggage. In fact, it just some money and some seal-scroll. He didnt bid farewell to another people and directly left the village.

Ten miles away from Konoha, Masahiko took a deep breath and shouted, The world is so big! I want to see it!

Uh, when I think about it, its really not that big, I dont think it will take me a long time if I fly

Then suddenly, a drop of water fell on Masahikos right cheek. He looked up, and it was raining

Gotta find a raincoat or find a place to shelter me from the rain What a nice way to begin my adventure