Chapter 174 : Isamu's Questions!

Kazuhiko felt immense joy upon hearing Isamu's words, realizing that he had essentially given his approval.

"Of course, this must be done with Tsunade's consent. After all, marriage involves two people, and I will never force others."

Kazuhiko was feeling confident, especially after a successful kiss with Tsunade the night before. With this newfound confidence, he considered Isamu as his future father-in-law.

Swiftly, Kazuhiko poured tea for Isamu, saying, "Old man... no, Uncle Isamu, come and have some tea!"

Isamu couldn't help but feel a bit amused at Kazuhiko's attentiveness. Despite having had enough of tea, he still graciously accepted the tea.

Observing this, Kazuhiko felt even happier; it was a sign of recognition.

Kazuhiko regarded Isamu with great respect. The reason was simple: Isamu wasn't just the clan head of the Senju clan and an ally of the Uzumaki clan, but also Kazuhiko's future father-in-law.

Understanding the importance of building a good relationship with his future in-laws, Kazuhiko knew that their approval was crucial for a successful marriage. Having learned from various sources, he wasn't about to make the mistake of overlooking familial approval.

Initially, he had intended to leave after their conversation, but the opportunity to strengthen his bond with his future father-in-law changed his mind. Isamu noticed Kazuhiko's unwavering respect, and it endeared him to the young man.

While Isamu was initially concerned about his daughter marrying into another clan, seeing Kazuhiko's sincerity and respect began to ease those worries. The connection was no longer just pleasing to the Uzumaki clan head; it was becoming pleasing to the eyes of a future son-in-law.

Even though Isamu had reservations about his daughter's future, he found himself growing closer to Kazuhiko, appreciating the genuine intentions behind his actions.

After all, they might actually be married.

Seeing Kazuhiko in front of him, Isamu couldn't help but sigh.

"He's truly young, worthy of being the god of the new generation of ninjas, and his interpersonal skills are much stronger than my father's."

"In such a short period of time, he managed to make an old guy who still disliked him accept him again. It's amazing..."

Looking at Kazuhiko, Isamu couldn't help but compare him to his late father, Senju Hashirama.

After all, when Kazuhiko was hailed as the new god of the ninja world, the Senju clan reacted the most.

They were particularly sensitive to this title, with Isamu being the most affected.

After all, Senju Hashirama, the ninja god of Konoha, was his father, the most invincible and greatest existence in his eyes.

Therefore, seeing Kazuhiko, it was difficult for him not to make comparisons, but what pleased him was that regardless of the future of the new god of ninja, he was likely to become part of the "Senju clan."

After all, if he marries the princess of the Senju clan, he will become the son-in-law of the Senju clan. He would be half of the Senju clan, rounding up to being equal to the Senju clan. No problem!

So, Isamu also found himself unconsciously thinking about his father, Senju Hashirama.

When he thought of his father, his heart was tinged with grief and sorrow, and waves of emotions washed over him.

In that era, his father Senju Hashirama had painstakingly established Konoha Village.

He, along with the Uchiha clan, their former enemies, set aside generational hatred.

All of this was done to quell conflict and bring peace and tranquility to the future generations.

At the same time, his father, alongside Uchiha Madara, possessed overwhelming power...

In the pursuit of peace, they distributed the nine-tailed beasts to the major ninja villages.

This was to maintain balance among the Five Great Ninja Villages and prevent further wars.

His father believed that as long as countries were equal in strength, a mutual "understanding" for peace would naturally develop, and everyone would gradually coexist peacefully.

War would vanish from the ninja world!

Isamu always knew that this was the shared aspiration of his father and Uchiha Madara.

Unfortunately, after so many years, the various nations and major ninja villages did progress.

However, the war never ceased, and even the Ninja World War became more tragic than the conflicts among various ethnic groups in the past.

As for Konoha itself, it faced a variety of open and secret struggles. The clans no longer maintained the unity and cooperation they once had.

It even violated the covenant, neglecting the fate of the Land of Whirlpools, and nearly led to the downfall of the Uzumaki clan.

Internal conflicts, external battles, conspiracies, hidden enemies, and intrigues—just the usual affairs.

In today's Konoha, in the current ninja world, the system established by his father proves to be even more perilous than the Warring State era.

At times, he questions without finding answers, pondering the righteousness of it all.

Many in Konoha remain blind to this reality or, even if they recognize it, are unwilling to admit it. 

Their hearts brim with pride for being the First Ninja Village; they cannot tolerate any criticism of this system.

Naturally, the founder of this system becomes more and more legendary.

Yet, Isamu is different; he is the son of Senju Hashirama, the architect of this system.

Despite his deep admiration for his father, he refrains from mythologizing him.

Therefore, he occasionally contemplates these questions: Is his father's path truly the right one?

And if it's wrong, where does the future of the ninja world lie?

Where is his father's vision of peace from back then, and what is the path to achieving eternal peace in the ninja world?

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