Chapter 4 : Encounter [ Edited ]
Hashirama Senju, the First Hokage, a legendary figure whose very presence commanded awe and reverence. His power and abilities were so vast that they bordered on the realm of myth and legend. Hashirama possessed a strength that could shake mountains and reshape the very landscape itself.
With his mastery over Wood Release, Hashirama could breathe life into the earth, summoning forth towering forests and colossal trees that stretched towards the heavens. His control over nature was so absolute that he could manipulate the very elements themselves, bending them to his will with ease.
In the annals of history, Hashirama Senju stands as a titan among shinobi, a figure whose name will forever be etched in the hallowed halls of legend. His legacy continues to resonate through the ages, serving as a reminder of the boundless power that can be achieved through strength, determination, and a heart full of compassion.
"And now this man is... "
Flashback/
The day was filled with anticipation as me and my family prepared to attend the grand celebration of princess Tsunade Senju's second birthday. At first I was confused to why they invited a normal family like us but later I learnt that there are few hatake members still alive including our family, So it all made sense .
As we adorned ourselves in our best attire, each step filled with excitement and curiosity.
'Hope I finally meet some of the canon characters, wonder what they would look like in real life, can't wait ! ' I thought with anticipation.
As we arrived at the venue, my eyes widened in awe. The Senju clan compound was a sprawling estate adorned with lush gardens, vibrant flowers, and traditional architecture that reflected the rich history of the clan. The air was filled with a sense of grandeur, as the compound filled with people from the renowned clans and small clans of the villiage mingling together to celebrate the joyous occasion.
The Uchiha Clan, Senju Clan, Hyūga Clan, Nara Clan ,Akimichi Clan ,Yamanaka Clan ,Inuzuka Clan,Aburame Clan, Sarutobi Clan, and Shimura Clan... etc all present here.
'I don't recognize anyone present here, why is that ?' I thought in confusion.
As my parents were holding my hands slowly guiding me through the crowd as my legs are still small, weaving our way past distinguished figures and lesser-known clans. The atmosphere was electric, buzzing with whispered conversations and exclamations of admiration for the esteemed guests. My heart raced with excitement as I finally spotted some familiar faces.
Mito Uzumaki exuding a warm and gentle aura, her kind eyes shining with a wisdom that seemed to surpass her age.
And then, Garou's gaze fell upon Hashirama Senju, the legendary shinobi known as the God of Shinobi
'It's really him ! How is he still alive ?! Wasn't he supposed to be dead like 10 years ago ? But he looks so sick and fragile but damn I still get dangerous vibes from him ! ohh, is this my monster instincts kicking in ?' I thought in curiosity as my eyes never left Hashirama's figure.
My family approached Tsunade's parents to offer their heartfelt congratulations. After they did that...
" ohh, ayaka-chan, hiroshi-kun, how are you guys doing ?!" Hashirama appeared out of nowhere and asked my parents with a gentle smile which screamed suspicious to me for some reason I didn't know.
'Instincts telling me to not trust him' I thought in caution.
"I am fine hashirama-sama, Thanks for asking" My mom replied while bowing respectfully.
"Thanks hashirama-sama I am doing fine, how is your health going ?" My father bowed then asked.
"Everything is fine just some sore muscles here and there. So hiroshi, I heard that ayaka-chan gave birth to a son, Is this little guy him ?" Hashirama asked enthusiastically as he looked at me with curiosity and a glint flashing in his eyes.
"Yes he is ! his name is Garou Hashirama-sama" My father replied, And I curiously looked at him carefully who was contemplating about something as he put his hands on his chin.
"Hmmm, Garou, G.a.r.o.u, hmmmm... it's a nice name hiroshi, And it does fit his looks, He could scare the shit out of some kids later with those eyes hahaha-blurghhh" My eyes twitched in annoyance by his remark but still looked at where that fist came from that hit Hashirama and sent him flying a little away from us then heard...
"Quite being rude hashi, Can't you see how cute he looks ? please Ayaka-chan hiroshi-kun for give him as he didn't mean to insult your son" Mito said as she ruffled my hair with her hand with a warm smile adorned her beautiful mature face.
"Ah M..Mito-sama..Mito-sama !!" My parents bowed quickly with sweat running down their forehead in fear.
"It's alright Mito-sama, None was taken" My father replied with a pale face.
'Now that's suspicious' I thought with my eyes narrowed as I looked at my scared parents.
"Hahahaha"
And at that moment a cute laughter rung out as a blond blurr ran past us to the still laying body of hashirama.
"Grandpa Grandpa ! I want money so that i can play with the other kids" A little girl said while pulling hashirama's arm excitedly.
"And why the hell do you need money to play with the other kids ?! don't tell me you are trying to scam those kids but lose all the money instead ?!" Hashirama said in a fake surprise as he stood up and brushed the dust off his clothes while the little girl was giving him a mischievous wry smirk then pout and look away avoiding eye contact.
Then at the corner of my eyes I saw a red " HA..SHI..RA..MA ! HOW MANY TIMES DID I TELL YOU TO NOT TEACH HER THOSE THINGS HUUH ?!"
After a not so family friendly content /
"Well my friends, this bundle of joy here is Tsunade, And tsunade here are the hatake family, Hiroshi, Ayaka and their son garou. Now go and greet them " Hashirama introduced Tsunade with a bruised face and patted her to come forward us and we curiously looked at her hiding behind hashirama's leg.
She slowly and shyly came forward then " h..hello " she said as she was looking away while twirling with her hair .
'Hard to believe that this adorable little girl will become that future bombshell' I thought as I carefully examined her.
My parents then gave a little bow and "Happy birthday princess tsunade" Said at the same time.
We stayed like with only me not bowing "Psst son, bow and congratulate her, don't be rude" My father whispered in my ear, still bowing.
"Hmph, I will not bow to anyone " I said in my still childish voice with a frown.
I don't know what came to me but the simple term 'bow' was like a trigger, as if my body couldn't acknowledge someone who is weak and didn't accomplish anything in their life.
"If she wants me to respect her, then she will have to earn it, At the moment she is not worthy" I said again firmly as I cross my arm and narrow my eyes further.
"GAROU apologize now !" My mom yelled in anger.
This is new, For the first time I I am seeing her angry, and my warrior instincts are screaming at me right now to avoid the hell that's coming my way.
Then I looked at my father with pleading eyes to do something but he just looked away, ignoring me...
'I was about to forgive you for pulling my cheeks but now I am %100 sure that I must teach you a lesson of how to bros before hoes in the future' I thought as I stared at him with my murderous gaze.
By mother was about to go ballistic but...
"Cough cough, well ayaka-chan please don't get angry it's ok really, right tsunade ?!" Hashirama quickly said so to not escalate things further with sweat running down his sickly face .
'Husbands sure are afraid of their wives and women in this world, pathetic 'spit' you are no worthy of ma respect wimp' I thought as I gave hashirama the stink eye.
But at that moment Tsunade came running forward then jumped on me and I started to fall with her on top of me "Who are you calling useless, you idiot strange haired boy huuh ?!" Tsunade said as she started to slap my cheeks.
'The audacity of this little shit tryna hurt this young mas- sighhh, so I really jinxed it last time I called myself a young master and now I'm being face smacked for it huh ? But still, thee shall see what thee awakened' I thought as I started to get annoyed at her, so I started to fight back, copying her way of slaps.
* slap slap slap*
As the childish brawl started to get intense...
"Now now Tsuna, that is not nice of you, you should apologise !" Hashirama said as he separated us.
"I will not say sorry to someone rude like him Hmph !" Tsunade replied while crossing her arms angrily and look away.
"Ara ara, kids this days don't know how to show respect, maybe I should teach you two some proper lessons" Mito said as she appeared behind hashirama, Elegantly employing her hand fan to partially obscure her mouth, with the fan's coverage extending until just below her eyes with the fan craved on it the uzumaki emblem while staring at us with her half closed eyes and an ominous aura around her.
"Apologize before I make you " she said as the aura intensified.
With a chill running down my spine but not scared as I promised myself and predecessor to not fear anyone until I die.
With no choice I looked at Tsunade and saw her pale scared face who slowly looked at me and came forward while I did the same until we were face to face then...
*hug*
To my parents and Tsunade's shock and bewilderment, I hugged her tiny figure.
Mito on the side still covering her mouth with a glint in her eyes, Ara Araing me on the side.
"I still don't acknowledge you but sorry that I sounded rude before for telling the absolute truth" I said calmly and then separated from her, only for her to pull a hinata on me and blush mad but then the next instant as she contemplatated about my remarks she got angry again.
"Just you wait , I will tell my grandpa to make me a ninja then I will beat you up YOU HEAR ME ?!" She yelled cutely while pointing at me.
When she said that, I glared at her seriously ehich made her take a few steps back, Slightly trembling, creeped out at the change of my reaction and then I slowly open my mouth to...
"Cute" I said calmly and everyone got silent for a moment until Hashirama and Mito started laughing at our interaction.
"YOUUUUU !!" she yelled while pointing at me in embarrassment because I suddenly called her cute.
I mean, I have never seen a child as cute as her in both of my lives, so I didn't lie and will never do so as lying is for the weak.
"I will remember you" she said with gritted her teeth then ran away quickly with a red face.
'Hmm, Children sure mature fast in this world, is this because of chakra ? Maybe that's why our breath doesn't smell. well, maybe if I ate shit then it will smell like shit, So maybe no amount of chakra can solve that shit but anyways, You got my point, So let's move on' I thought curiously.
'Quite the crowd we gathered around us' I thought as I looked at the people looking at us in amusment.
Then at that moment, someone grabbed my shoulders and came near my ear...
"50 spanks hehehe !" said in a menacing giggle which sweat run down my back and I look back to see my mom's glare.
"Bwahahaha, you will surely make good friends, take good care of her little garou, she is a bit fiery at times but she is actually a good girl" Hashirama said with a laugh and I 'nod' seriously in response.
"This matter aside, hiroshi, how is your brother and his prodigious kid I heard alot about ? his name was sakumo right ?! Hashirama asked my dad.
And colour me impressed, I didn't know I had an uncle and a cousin. One of them being kakashi's father, The freaking sakumo hatake nonetheless.
"I really don't know hashirama-sama, I haven't gotten any news since they left to their missions" My father replied.
"Ohh, too bad I really wanted to meet them. well hiroshi, ayaka-chan and little garou, sorry but I will go and attend the other guests if you don't mind" Hashirama said.
"Please go attend to the other guests and don't let us annoy you anymore, hashirama-sama" My father replied and bowed again with my mother who put her hand on my head to forcefully make me bow much to my annoyance.
"Oh, please don't worry! It's my pleasure to be here with you. Now Mito-chan let's go" Hashirama said as he and mito left while giving one last side look at me.
Hashirama's POV /
"Did you feel it ?" Suddenly hashirama asked with a serious face.
"You mean little garou ? Well, he sure has a strong vitality, even more than some uzumaki's in uzushio" Mito replied, still with her usual warm smile.
"Yes, but i didn't mean that, I meant that foreign feeling he exudes that I sensed, I felt danger from him mito-chan !" Hashirama said with some concern.
"Shouldn't we tell the hatake duo then ?!" Mito said with some worry in her voice.
"No, it's nothing serious but I am sure he will become someone or 'something' great and I want you to watch over him carefully as he grows, he may become of some help if you ever need it when changes was inevitable because of him" Hashirama replied with a mysterious sad tone.
Mito as if she understood the meaning behind his words looked down in depression as a tear came down her face, she looked back at the small figure from afar to memorize his face then she turned back and continued her walk with her hashi as the usual beautiful smile adorned her face again.
MC'S POV /
As the day continued to pass, I couldn't help but feel a sense of wonderment at the gathering of such influential figures, and people I haven't seen in the anime.
It just shows how big this world is.
"This world not only surpasses the anime I watched but also reveals intricate details and hidden elements that the anime failed to capture" I said in bewilderment.
And like this our day came to an end then went back home .
Flashback END /
"And now that man is...Dead" I said kn a cold tone as thought about the day I met him at the party.
The End