Naruto: Long Live Hokage's

Chapter 82: The World is So Wide

Konohagakure, 12th year, December 30th.

Tomorrow is New Year's Day, but all of Konoha is shrouded in a sad and gloomy atmosphere; even the sky turns gray.

Today, Konoha holds Hashirama's funeral.

Funeral arrangements are not complicated. In the open space of the Konoha cemetery, rows of tables were placed, the tables were covered in white clothes, some white flowers on the chart. Black and white photo of Hashirama hanging behind a table.

Masahiko, who was dressed in black, stood there with the people who came to pay their respects. While Mito and the elders were standing in the front row.

Up ahead, Tobirama personally presided over the funeral and spoke briefly about Hashirama's life.

After that, the crowd cried and cried. Masahiko carefully observed the people, the sobs and cries coming from the two girls discussing before how long Hashirama could live.

Masahiko still clearly remembered their words, “Sorry disappointed you, in the end I couldn't save him.”.

Masahiko could not hold himself back anymore; thus, he took a short walk. When the speech was over, the crowd moved forward little by little towards Hashirama's tomb, holding a white flower in their hands.

Masahiko shook his head, then walked towards Tobirama.

“Your sister was right about you ..”

There was a moment of silence.

“Masahiko sighed, “You're really bad at lying. You can keep that hard expression on your face for as long as you want, but I know you're crying deep down.”.

After saying this, Masahiko took a white flow and walked towards Hashirama's photo. While scratching his head, “No matter how long I searched, I never found where they sold cameras in this world... If I could get a video camera, I would record his funeral.”.

“In retrospect, I doubt anyone will be sad at my funeral.. Actually, I want my funeral to be very happy... I will show it to you one day, Hashirama.”.

On the side, Kenichiro also held a flower on his head, staring at Masahiko with rosy eyes.

“Sensei... Did you... leave us too?”.

Masahiko was surprised, then his face turned pale, “No! Not that I mean what I mean is..” Masahiko didn't know how to explain it, so he turned around and left.

After a few steps, Masahiko turned around again, “Ya... After this funeral, I will be out for a while. I want to travel and see the world. Tell Nanako and Yuriko that they don't have to worry about me..”.

After saying that, Kenichiro's eyes became even redder, and it seemed like he was about to explode. Masahiko could not help but sigh, but he never dared to stay and look at her.

On the way back, Masahiko saw six familiar figures. After thinking for a moment, he then remembered that they were six disciples of Tobirama and Hashirama.

“These six disciples are about 21 years old ... This is their peak.” Masahiko muttered. “I remember in the original version, after the Chunin Exam arc, there was such a funeral for Sarutobi. I wonder if you are happy or sad about this, Hashirama.”

When Masahiko walks forward and sees how sad Mito is, but he doesn't know how to comfort him.

This girl's face, which had not changed for thirty years, brought her back to old memories; when Masahiko took her to the Senju clan to get married. Hashirama, back then, was a shy boy.

“Second Grandfather, let's go..” Tobirama's voice breaks Masahiko's daydream. He realized now that he had been lost in his dreams for over an hour. The funeral was over, and the crowd had dispersed …

“Old age... leaving nothing but memories..”.

Looking around, only Tobirama and Mito remained. Kenji and Aika have come home to take care of the crying Tsunade.

Tobirama and Mito became confused, Masahiko then explained, “I'll be 81 tomorrow, I've lived for many years. But I only left this land once, I went to the Land of Wind for half a month, I felt it was not enough .. “

“I plan to hide my identity and travel around the Shinobi world, I want to see the whole picture.”.

Mito felt sad, but took the initiative to say,

“Second grandfather, I hope your trip is safe, I hope one day you will return. We will always wait for you. And I hope I will see you again in my life.”.

Masahiko's eyes widen, “Your life? Mito, do you think your grandfather wants to go that long?”

“Be assured, the world is not yet safe. I need to collect some information, but if anything happens, I will go back to the past.”

Silence ruled the place for a moment, then Tobirama said, “Second grandfather, please be careful.”.

Masahiko shook his head and said, “Hashirama and Madara have left this world. No one in this world can threaten me. Now what really worries me are the other villages .. “

When Masahiko mentioned Hashirama, they stopped talking for a moment.

Masahiko quickly switched the topic of conversation, “I will be an alias in Shinobi World. Maybe we'll meet, and you won't recognize me then.” Masahiko looked at Tobirama, “And you know I'll take care of you when it happens.”.

Tobirama nodded, but he could not help feeling confused, “Actually, I always want to ask about your age .. But if you don't like it, you don't need to answer.”

Masahiko felt speechless. He's trying to find a way out of this. But then Mito hurriedly interjected, and said, “Second Grandfather, can live for 500 years for some reason. As for the specific reasons, I'm not so sure. ”

Masahiko got confused, “Five hundred years? When did I ever tell you that I could live for five hundred years?

Mito looked surprised, “Don't you ever sing that before, uncle?”

“Sing it?” Masahiko first wondered, but then he remembered that he had once sung an adapted version of the song “mari Borrow 500 years from surga” in front of him.

(T/N: let's borrow another 500 years from heaven: The theme song of the famous Chinese TV series, Kangxi Dynasty.”

“So, this is why Mito always doubted my age?” Masahiko scratched his head and muttered.

“Hahaha...” Masahiko smiled awkwardly, “Ya, indeed, but not necessarily 500, or maybe 400, maybe 300 years... or even tomorrow, who knows?”

Both of them clearly did not believe him …

“Yes, they believe that I can live for 500 years because I have developed some special techniques or such.” This is much better than eternal life, Masahiko sighed, saying, then said to himself, “Alright, if that's the case, I'll do it. Just borrow 200 years, it will be closer to normal people, better than seeing everyone die .. “

Masahiko sighed and waved his hand. He then returned to Uzumaki's house and packed his luggage. In fact, it was just a sum of money and a seal-scroll. He did not say goodbye to others and directly left the village.

Ten miles away from Konoha, Masahiko took a deep breath and shouted, “This world is huge! I want to see it!”

“Eh, come to think of it, it really isn't that big, I guess it won't take long if I fly ..”

Then suddenly, a drop of water fell on Masahiko's right cheek. He looked up, and it was raining…

“Must look for a raincoat or find a place to protect me from the rain..Good way to start my adventure..”.