Naruto: Sukuna's Jinchuriki, I am Uchiha

Chapter 115: Six Years in the Hidden Fire Village

Year 56 of the Konoha calendar.

Several years ago, on one fateful night, the daimyo of the Land of Wind and the Land of Water both died under mysterious and gruesome circumstances.

From that point on, the Four Great Nations established full trade relations with the Land of Fire.

The Third Shinobi World War, with this event as a turning point, was officially declared over.

However, the four nations did not disband and return to their homelands. The newly instated daimyo of the Land of Wind and the Land of Water, in particular, refused to return to their respective capitals.

Their hesitation was compounded by the emergence of a new force that solidified the alliance's unity.

Senju Hashirama...

The legendary God of Shinobi returned from the Pure Land.

In what was once the near-destroyed territory of the Land of Wind, Hashirama created a vast oasis, naming it the Hidden Fire Village (Hikage Village).

Initially, Tobirama suggested naming it a new "Hidden Leaf" Village, arguing that the old Leaf Village was now merely an Uchiha stronghold.

But Hashirama refused.

Hashirama still recognized the Leaf Village in the Land of Fire as the one he and Madara had built together.

Though reluctant to assume leadership, Hashirama was persuaded by Orochimaru's reasoning.

Only by using Hashirama's name to declare their presence could they attract those seeking peace.

Thus, the First Fire Shadow (Hikage) was born.

Hashirama became the inaugural leader of the Hidden Fire Village.

...

Hashirama, a master of Wood Release, named the village "Hidden Fire" in honor of his friend's mastery of Fire Release.

Tobirama was frustrated by the choice, but once Hashirama made a decision, even Tobirama couldn't change it.

At first, the ninja world didn't believe the rumors.

Out of curiosity, Onoki and Kazekage Rasa visited the Land of Wind.

What they found was an oasis far larger than the former Hidden Sand Village.

The sight quelled any thoughts of confrontation.

Even the residents of the former Hidden Sand turned against Rasa when he tried to assert control, declaring themselves loyal followers of Fire Shadow Hashirama.

They asked that Rasa never return.

Onoki met with Hashirama to confirm that he truly was the legendary God of Shinobi.

After realizing this was indeed the case, Onoki immediately proposed that the Four Great Nations fully support Hashirama in restoring his rightful place and driving out the "evil" Uchiha Kagami.

Hashirama declined.

After delivering a long-winded explanation, Hashirama added:

"I've already fought Kagami. I lost to him. That's why I can't return to the Land of Fire.

If you think you have the strength to help me, why don't we test it out first?"

Onoki wisely dropped the subject.

At the same time, he gained a deeper understanding of Kagami's terrifying power.

Even the once-invincible God of Shinobi had been defeated by him...

Since that legendary battle, had Kagami grown even stronger?

Onoki couldn't help but recall that Kagami was only in his early twenties...

The thought filled him with despair.

Would he ever see Iwagakure again in his lifetime?

Onoki quickly concluded that while Hashirama and Kagami weren't allies, they also weren't mortal enemies.

This meant Kagami wasn't likely to attack Hashirama's faction, unlike the Four Nations Alliance, where leaders could mysteriously turn up dead.

Hashirama, uninterested in relocating to Iwagakure or anywhere else, firmly rejected Onoki's suggestions and sent them on their way.

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After over a year of establishing their village, Hashirama and his followers discovered a growing threat from the Land of Demons—an army of malevolent spirits known as the Mouryou.

While maintaining peace in the Hidden Fire Village, Hashirama also took measures to hold back these spectral invaders.

The experience strengthened his resolve that he should remain in the ninja world to contribute where he could.

Hashirama sometimes wondered why so many chaotic elements had emerged.

Tobirama's investigations led to an answer:

The Uzumaki clan's extermination.

The Uzumaki had sealed countless malevolent entities. With their downfall, the seals were left unmaintained, allowing these horrors to escape.

In Tobirama's view, the blame rested squarely on the Four Nations Alliance.

Neither Hashirama nor Tobirama harbored any ill will toward Sarutobi Hiruzen.

Hashirama understood that the decision to abandon the Uzumaki was a harsh but practical one.

Hiruzen's choices, given the circumstances, weren't all that different from what they might have done.

But Hashirama did criticize Hiruzen for allowing Danzo to stockpile Sharingan and suppress the Uchiha.

Tobirama, meanwhile, scolded Hiruzen for driving Sakumo Hatake into disgrace.

Tobirama had known Sakumo's father, a samurai of unwavering honor.

To someone like Sakumo, a tarnished reputation was tantamount to a death sentence.

As for the experiments to recreate Wood Release...

Well, that initiative had started with Tobirama, so Hashirama's complaints were aimed more at him.

After so many years, even Hashirama had grown weary of scolding his younger brother.

...

In the chaotic years that followed, the presence of the previous Hokage—revived by Edo Tensei—helped the Hidden Fire Village grow rapidly.

For Hashirama, the Edo Tensei experience was deeply unpleasant. He couldn't eat or sleep, and his body felt unnaturally frail.

Tobirama, on the other hand, was as industrious as ever, and Hiruzen seemed content to work alongside his teacher again.

The real emotional strain lay elsewhere.

Hiruzen's son, Shinnosuke, no longer bore the Sarutobi name.

Hiruzen had heard his grandson was named Uchiha Konohamaru, but he was barred from entering the Land of Fire.

The dangers outside the Land of Fire meant Shinnosuke wouldn't bring his son to meet him.

At night, Hiruzen would gaze longingly toward the Leaf Village, drawing on imaginary cigarettes as he thought of his son, wife, and grandson.

...

As for Tsunade, she had officially joined the Hidden Fire Village in the Land of Wind, making her another exile from the Land of Fire.

Over time, she grew accustomed to having both of her grandfathers around again.

Eventually, she approached Orochimaru, expressing her desire to see Dan Kato and Nawaki once more.

Tobirama stopped her.

Edo Tensei was no pleasant reunion.

It was like being trapped in splinters of rotting wood, with one's soul perpetually uncomfortable.

If not for the presence of Kagami and the looming return of Madara, neither Tobirama nor Hashirama would have agreed to remain in the ninja world.

Meeting those she loved would not bring closure, only more pain.

The dead should be allowed to rest in peace.

...

In this way, the Hidden Fire Village developed peacefully for six years.

Until one day, a tall, white-haired figure crossed the desert sands to deliver earth-shattering news.

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