4

Netero, after realizing that he achieved his goal with his training, refrained from any feeling of pride, he was aware that it was always possible to go further, but before that he should master what he had already learned, soon staying a whole month in meditation.

After that last act he had come down the mountain, his clothes no different from rags, as he walked he admired the nature around him, he had a certain feeling of comfort and peace within him, he was afraid of ending up like Saitama, eternally strong, but with almost no feeling.

It took a week to get to the border of the Uzumaki village's territory, on the way he helped a few people, nothing much, a little help with illnesses, a physical strength, nothing that took a lot of time, it brought benefits, like a hot meal and less worn clothes.

He couldn't help but smile at the village that was always full of life, he had a very strong feeling for these people, he felt he couldn't let go of them, they were his family and his biggest motivation.

As he walked towards the gate he stopped, from the shadows of the trees in the forest a kunai came towards him, the speed of the blade showed that whoever threw it was not just anyone, but Netero simply moved his head to the side, and before the kunai touched the ground he picked it up.

Netero turned around with a smile, he had already felt the presence in the trees even before stepping into the woods, from the leaves of the trees a figure came out. A young man, about sixteen years old, with white hair and red eyes, wore simple clothes with blue tones.

"I didn't know that throwing kunais at others was a new way to greet someone." Netero said fearlessly, recognizing the figure in front of him.

"I see, the Laughing Demon wouldn't fall for a cheap trick like that." The young man said closing his eyes, Netero thought he wanted to look cool, the wind even blew a little stronger.

"Well thank you I guess, tell me boy, why is Butsuma Senju's son doing it in Uzumaki territory, attacking an Uzumaki." Netero asked, I already understand that it was probably in relation to Mito's marriage.

"So you recognized me, as you can imagine this is due to the marriage between your patriarch's daughter and my elder brother." the young man said.

"Oh Yes!!, little Mito-chan is getting married soon, it makes me nostalgic!!" Netero said excitedly, the young man watching the mighty ninja in front of him couldn't help but compare him to his brother.

"Netero Uzumaki, the strongest of the clan currently, my name is Tobirama Senju, and if you don't mind, I'd like to challenge you to a friendly match." Young Tobirama asked, he had the will to test himself against Netero, he was always second in terms of strength, so he wanted to prove himself.

"Hahaha!!" Netero laughed, it was like those Chinese novels he read in his past life, he didn't see any problems anyway.

"Of course, of course, I don't see any problems, but before I have to see old Shin-Sama and Mito-Chan, I haven't seen them in a few years." Tobirama frowned at the laugh, but thought it was a reasonable request.

After this "unusual" encounter with the younger brother of the future God of Shinobi, Netero entered the village, he was greeted by everyone, the people of the clan were happy to have their strongest member back. He then entered leader Shin's house, going deeper into the mansion he found something he didn't expect.

Myth, not alone but with a tall young man with long black hair, the two were red-faced as they looked at each other, their faces getting closer. Netero, until the end of his days would say that he hadn't used his presence to intimidate Hashirama who was about to kiss Mito, but the reality was who told it.

The two young men quickly jumped, Hashirama got into a fighting stance, he didn't know who it was, but it was certainly the strongest he had ever encountered. Mito in turn felt a sense of recognition, and when she saw the man's face she smiled and quickly ran towards him.

"Netero Nii-San!! you're back!!" Mito said with an excited smile, Netero picked her up and lifted her in the air while the two laughed, Hashirama seeing this was very confused.

"Hahaha!! , you've grown up a lot Mito-chan , you're even doing hidden adult things." Netero hinted, Mito immediately turned red as a tomato, Hashirama not much better.

Netero approached the future legend, at just eighteen he was already stronger than anyone Netero faced in a few years, surely being a reincarnation of a Demigod does wonders for his talent.

"Sate, Sate, Sate, so you're the young man who is going to marry our Mito-Chan, I hope you can hold on until the wedding boy!" Netero ended up with a slightly more menacing aura, Hashirama felt an urge to bow down and promise to take care of her, but his will was stronger.

"Yes sir!!" Hashirama said with sweat on his forehead.

"Great, it's good to be back, I'm meeting up with old Shin, enjoy lovebirds!!" Netero said and then withdrew.

Anyway, he was in front of the door of the Uzumaki clan leader's room, he took a deep breath and entered, when he saw the room he immediately saw old Shin, lying on his bed, his old bright red hair was now more faded.

"Oh...Netero! , what a pleasant surprise!!" Old Shin said with a smile.

Netero also smiled, feeling conflicted, finally he just walked towards the bed of the Uzumaki elder and sat next to her, and talked in a relaxed way with the man, the side that everyone forgets or tries to forget.

Time is always running out, and if you don't enjoy what you have, there's no going back, and that's what Netero did, he enjoyed his time with the man who was like a father to him.