Starfish World, Wano Island.
A military airship slowly descended from the sky.
It landed on a flat expanse of land designated as the aerial port, not far from the coastline.
One could already see numerous airships and dirigibles—some quietly moored, others taking off into the sky.
The area bustled with people coming and going.
"This is Wano Island, huh? Hmm, it really does have that refreshing autumn coolness. Does the climate stay like this year-round? Fascinating, Madara!"
As soon as the airship had come to a halt—
Senju Hashirama didn't even wait for the boarding ramp to be lowered.
With a leap, he landed directly onto the cemented landing pad that Teach had personally paved beforehand.
Behind him, Uchiha Madara stepped firmly down the gangway, shooting a sarcastic smirk.
"What's so amazing about that? After everything we've seen on the way here, are you still not shocked enough?"
"Ahem, well… to be honest, my nerves are a bit numb by now. I just want to see Mikoto and the rest of the clan as soon as possible."
The black-haired man trailing about two steps behind Madara looked ahead toward the grand terminal building and sighed with emotion.
They should be waiting right there—for him, and for this ancestor of his.
Uchiha Fugaku thought with anticipation.
That's right—
His eyes had recovered.
He had come to Wano Island alongside Uchiha Madara and Senju Hashirama, since it was along the way.
It hadn't been long since Hashirama's cells were transplanted into him, yet already his vision had returned.
"A new world, a new life! Let the name of the Uchiha echo across the seas and skies of the Starfish!"
Uchiha Fugaku looked at Madara, visibly moved.
But to his surprise, Madara's face twisted with disdain.
"I only need my name to be known around the world. You're you. I'm me. Don't lump us together."
With that, he quickened his pace and caught up with Senju Hashirama.
Behind them, Fugaku stood in place, full of helpless frustration.
He had actually refused to return to the clan.
But Fugaku wasn't about to give up. One day—he would bring him back.
Even if it meant giving up his position as clan head.
...
At the auxiliary airport—
A bustling crowd had gathered near the arrivals exit inside the terminal.
They were all waiting eagerly for their friends and relatives arriving from afar to step through those tightly shut doors.
Meanwhile, at a different, special arrival gate—
Two clearly divided groups stood silently on either side of the corridor—some clad in black, others in green.
The Uchiha clan!
The Senju clan!
In recent months, as many families from the Shinobi World had begun migrating here—
Even the residents of Wano Island had grown somewhat familiar with matters concerning the Shinobi World.
And naturally, one couldn't ignore the Uchiha and Senju, the two most powerful clans.
[Swish—]
At that moment, the electric sliding door of the special arrival gate slid open first.
Three figures emerged from within—
Uchiha Madara, Senju Hashirama, and Uchiha Fugaku!
"Grandpa!!!"
"Husband!!!"
The next second, two excited female voices rang out.
It was Tsunade and Uchiha Mikoto, their faces full of joy as they rushed forward.
"Yo, lil' Tsuna~~ Hahaha! You've grown up so much!"
Senju Hashirama laughed heartily the moment he saw Tsunade.
On the other side, Uchiha Fugaku gently wrapped his arms around Mikoto and greeted her softly.
But just then, the Uchiha clan members, led by their elders, suddenly shouted in unison. Their voices boomed throughout the terminal.
"We respectfully welcome Ancestor Uchiha Madara!!!"
"We respectfully welcome Clan Head Uchiha Fugaku!!!"
Instantly, the entire hall fell silent. Even people standing further away stared at the scene, dumbfounded.
Yet before anyone could react—
The other group, though smaller in number, dressed in green—the Senju clan members—also raised their voices and shouted with all their might:
"We respectfully welcome Ancestor Senju Hashirama!!! We respectfully welcome Clan Head Senju Hashirama!!!"
"..."
Both Senju Hashirama and Uchiha Madara were momentarily dazed by the scene before them.
As Hashirama met the eyes of his clan members, filled with reverence and admiration, he suddenly felt as if he'd returned to the Warring States Era.
Hashirama was deeply moved—he could feel a heat rising through his entire body.
"Good!"
"Let the name of Senju rise once more upon this Starfish! Let it hold weight within the World Government!"
With his chest puffed out and head held high, Senju Hashirama declared boldly and unrestrained. His words immediately sparked another round of cheers from the Senju shinobi.
"Hahahaha! Hahahaha!"
With hands on his hips, Hashirama burst into hearty laughter—clearly overjoyed from the bottom of his heart.
Tsunade, standing off to the side, watched with a mix of amusement and helplessness.
Still, she genuinely felt happy for the Senju clan's revival.
It was just a shame that her granduncle hadn't come along too. Without him, she couldn't help but feel that her grandfather might be a bit too unreliable as clan head...
"Hmph!"
Just as the Uchiha shinobi were looking to Uchiha Madara with anticipation—hoping he might say a few words to boost morale—what they got instead was a gaze and expression of utter indifference.
A bunch of clansmen who once betrayed him… and they had the nerve to call him their ancestor?
Even though those individuals had long since died, Uchiha Madara still couldn't let go of the bitterness in his heart. He had no intention of accepting these fellow clansmen.
Without another word, he disappeared on the spot, deciding to head to Umigakure and report in on his own.
"Eh————"
Uchiha Fugaku let out a long, helpless sigh.
"Looks like our ancestors truly wounded Ancestor Madara's heart back then."
At this point, Uchiha Fugaku could only take things one step at a time.
They were all working together now in Umigakure, and all part of the Uchiha clan—sooner or later, the relationship would ease up.
"Grandpa, let's go! The clan's estate in the Flower Capital has been fully cleared out—and it's really beautiful over there!"
At that moment, Tsunade was clinging to Senju Hashirama's arm, beaming from ear to ear.
"And the Flower Capital has a casino too! It's a pretty big one. When we get back, let's play a few rounds!"
"..."
...
The bleak autumn wind spun gently, carrying with it a crisp chill.
Dozens of massive roosters, each nearly two meters tall, pitch-black from head to toe with combs atop their heads and fleshy wattles under their chins, their bodies blazing with flames, pulled carriages behind them as they sprinted northward on their thick, powerful legs. Together, they formed two convoys stretching hundreds of meters long.
Banners hanging from the sides of the carriages flapped loudly in the wind, bearing the crests of the Uchiha and Senju clans.
"Grandpa, this Wano Island is so much fun! Way livelier than Konoha ever was back in the day!"
Now thirty-three, Tsunade sat comfortably inside a carriage with surprisingly good shock absorption, cheerfully sipping sake from a small cup. Smiling, she looked over at Senju Hashirama, who was admiring the scenery outside.
She had specifically taken leave from Esdeath just for this occasion.
After all, it was her grandfather's first time visiting Wano Island—there was no way she wouldn't be there to welcome him.
These past few days had completely overwhelmed her, as she led the clan members in organizing the lands assigned to them by the World Government.
Although the Senju clan didn't have many members left, the amount of land they received was almost the same as the Uchiha's—no doubt thanks to her grandfather's legacy.
During this time, a group of people claiming to be from the Ubuyashiki family had shown up uninvited. They were enthusiastic in helping with the cleaning, and afterward even gifted them plenty of fine furniture. Before they left, they mentioned that once "Grandpa" returned, their family head would definitely pay a formal visit.
Intrigued, Tsunade had taken some time to learn more about this Ubuyashiki family.
They hailed from the Demon Slayer World.
A thousand-year-old noble lineage known for founding the Demon Slayer Corps.
The male heirs of the direct bloodline possessed the ability to foresee the future.
Behind them stood a man named Kibutsuji Muzan—
Not only the ancestor of the Ubuyashiki family, but also a senior researcher at the Bio-Research Institute, a Life Return instructor for the Military Administration, and chairman of the Demon Slayer World International Alliance.
One could say this man had already secured a firm place within the World Government.
Before the shinobi clans had arrived—
The Ubuyashiki family had been the most influential clan on Wano Island.
"Oh? Just how lively is it?"
Senju Hashirama pulled his gaze back from the fiery maple forest outside and asked with curiosity.
"Well, let me start by telling you about the key official powers on this island."
Tsunade's expression grew serious.
"First, there's the Shogunate Hall at the heart of the Flower Capital. It serves as the political center of Wano Island established by the World Government. The current shogun is Saint Dracule Mihawk—a Celestial Dragon."
"Celestial Dragon?"
Senju Hashirama raised an eyebrow. Tsunade nodded gravely.
"That's right. He's arguably the most distinguished individual on all of Wano Island. Under no circumstances should anyone provoke or offend him—ever!"
"I'll show you his photo later. You must remember it well. If you ever run into him, do not mess around. If anything happens, we're all screwed!"
"…Fine."
Hashirama twitched the corner of his mouth as he looked at his granddaughter's worried expression.
Was he really that unreliable? Why would he randomly pick a fight with someone?
At most, they'd just have a few drinks together, right?
"And this Saint Mihawk is also the head of the Sword Hall. It's said he's a master swordsman of extraordinary strength."
Now that caught Hashirama's interest.
"Sword Hall? Master swordsman?"
"Exactly. The Sword Hall is an institution the World Government established here in Wano. Its purpose is to collect, organize, innovate various sword arts, and to train, nurture, and manage swordsmen among the populace. In other words, unless someone joins the military or an official organization, any person deemed a swordsman falls under their jurisdiction."
After saying this, Tsunade thought for a moment, then added, "Swordsmen are basically like the samurai from our Shinobi World."
"Ohhh—"
Hashirama now understood.
"So where is this Sword Hall?"
Tsunade replied, "Right next to the Shogunate Hall. Once we reach the Flower Capital, you'll see it. It's magnificent."
"Alright. What else?"
Hashirama crossed his arms and nodded thoughtfully.
"There's also Umigakure and Swordsmith Town. Swordsmith Town, in particular, is where the World Government gathers the finest craftsmen from across the worlds."
"That place specializes in producing high-quality weapons, along with Shingu and ninja tools. Basically, if you want custom-made, top-tier equipment, that's where you go—though the cost is much higher than anywhere else."
Senju Hashirama nodded repeatedly.
"I definitely want to visit when I get the chance. This armor of mine is already too old. Maybe they can fix it up for me."
"Alright, next I'll go over the situation of the other clans from the Shinobi World, just like us."
Tsunade poured her grandfather a cup of sake, then went to pour one for herself—only to find the bottle was empty.
Her eyes drifted toward the cup across from her, and sure enough, her grandfather had picked it up and drained it without hesitation.
"Hehehe~~"
Hashirama chuckled smugly, completely ignoring any notion of behaving like an elder.
"Hmph. Anyway, let's start with the Flower Capital. Since it's the island's core region and also the smallest in size, only the most highly regarded clans are permitted to settle there."
Tsunade turned her head away in irritation, but continued to explain everything in full detail.
"In addition to the Senju, both the Uchiha and Hyūga were also allowed to settle in the Flower Capital."
"Besides them, the Third Raikage of Kumogakure and his family, the Fourth Kazekage of Sunagakure and his family, and the Third Tsuchikage of Iwagakure and his family are also living in the city."
Hearing this, Senju Hashirama asked with some confusion, "What about the Mizukage of Kirigakure? And our own Fourth Hokage—Orochimaru?"
"The Yuki Clan's territory is located in Suzurushigo, a region that stays in winter year-round—probably chosen for its compatibility with their Ice Release. As for Orochimaru…"
Tsunade's expression turned strange.
"I heard he gave up on joining Umigakure, didn't move to Wano Island either. Instead, he applied to join the World Government's Academy of Sciences—he's focused on technical research now."
"Uh… well, I respect his choice. Even though his term was brief, I could tell he truly was an exceptional Hokage."
Hashirama shook his head. That line had actually come from his younger brother.
"So where are the other shinobi clans living—especially the Nara and Aburame from our Konoha?"
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