Early in the morning, Toji received a wedding invitation from the Senju Clan, and the moment he saw it, he was stunned.
In his understanding, the original story had never mentioned Tobirama having a wife or children.
He had always assumed that white-haired old fox would spend his whole life alone, burying himself in ninjutsu development and political struggles.
But now, Tobirama was getting married.
The course of Konoha’s history seemed to be moving in an unpredictable direction.
“Did reconnecting Toka’s arms create a butterfly effect?” Toji was not sure.
Perhaps Tobirama still would not have descendants.
Or perhaps Tsunade would gain a few more cousins.
* * * Toji changed into a newly bought formal robe and headed for the Senju clan grounds.
The road was packed with noise and excitement, and everywhere carried the atmosphere of celebration.
The Hokage’s younger brother, who was also one of Konoha’s elders, was about to marry, and the entire village treated it as the hottest topic around.
It was as if this marriage symbolized that Konoha’s peace would continue for a long time.
Hashirama placed great importance on Tobirama’s wedding.
It seemed he wanted to make up for the regret that his own marriage to Mito had been held hastily during the chaos of the Warring States era, so he spent a huge amount of money and held a feast for the entire village.
Tables stretched from inside the Senju compound all the way to the commercial street.
There was no divide between ninja clans and civilians, no divide between high and low.
Anyone could sit down, eat wedding food, and share in the joy.
Of course, important guests were still treated differently.
Standing at the main gate, Toji handed over his gift money.
After counting it, the Senju gate attendant shouted loudly, “Toji, ten thousand ryō!” He was then led inside and seated near the front.
This was not Toji’s first time entering the Senju grounds, but even so, the sight inside widened his eyes.
The Uzumaki Clan from the distant Land of Whirlpools had sent people.
Even the Uchiha Clan, who had conflicts with the Senju, had sent representatives.
The Hyuga, Sarutobi, Shimura, Yamanaka, Nara, Akimichi… all the famous ninja clans of this era had gathered at once.
Toji finally saw the glory of Konoha at its peak.
If he wanted to see a scene like this again, he would likely need to wait more than sixty years.
“Sixty years…” He drifted into thought for a moment.
* * * Tobirama’s wedding soon began.
This was a wedding, but it was also a social arena of power and status within the Land of Fire.
Between courses of fine food being served, a messenger of the Fire Daimyo approached Hashirama.
“Hokage-sama, the Daimyo wishes to marry his daughter to your son.” Toji overheard the conversation.
The son of the Hokage marrying the daughter of the Daimyo.
If that happened, the Hokage and the Daimyo would become family.
The relationship between Konoha and the Land of Fire would become even tighter, and future growth would face fewer obstacles.
Princess Tsunade…
The title “Princess” truly had meaning.
Toji knew Hashirama had a son.
That meant Tsunade’s mother was naturally the Daimyo’s daughter.
Beside the messenger stood a blonde girl whose features resembled Tsunade by seventy percent.
Hashirama then called over his son, Takayuki Senju, a black-haired young man in his teens who looked energetic and sharp.
Before many elders, the two were formally engaged and would marry once they came of age.
Sitting nearby, Toji silently watched it all.
Once again, he had personally witnessed history taking shape.
The banquet continued.
Drunk and cheerful, Hashirama swayed over to Toji and casually threw an arm around his shoulder.
“Toji, how has life in Konoha felt these days?” “Konoha is good.
The villagers speak kindly.
I quite like this place.” “Haha, I’m glad to hear that.” Hashirama’s playful tone faded as he grew serious.
“Many villagers have benefited from you recently.
They all speak well of you.
The Reversal Technique you developed has also helped our Senju clan greatly.
I need to thank you properly.” Toji’s expression stayed calm.
“If I can reduce separation and death in this world, then for a doctor like me, that itself is something worth being happy about.
There is no need to thank me.” “You may not need it, but I must give it.” Hashirama’s tone became bold and impossible to refuse.
“You said your clan was destroyed in war.
In that case, rebuild it here in Konoha.
I plan to grant you land in the village so your clan can rise again.
The location is a little remote, so don’t mind that.” “Hashirama, this—” “Enough, don’t refuse.” Hashirama cut Toji off directly, then asked, “I’ve never asked you before.
What is your clan called?” Toji paused slightly.
He had expected that with Hashirama’s personality, the man would eventually want him to take root in Konoha and rebuild a family line.
He simply did not expect it to happen so soon, even before he became director of Konoha Hospital.
“Zenin,” he blurted out.
“My clan is called the Zenin Clan.” “Good!” Hashirama immediately promised him.
“When the Hokage Residence reopens, I’ll register the Zenin Clan.” * * * And just like that, Toji somehow created a clan that had never existed, then became its clan head.
What surprised him even more was that the land Hashirama granted him was beside the Naka River.
In other words, he might have taken the future territory of the Uchiha clan.
“What a strange fate.” Toji sighed softly.
He then announced that Gospel Clinic would close for one week.
Next, he hired a large number of skilled craftsmen and began major construction on the newly granted Zenin clan grounds.
As a long-lived ninja, marriage, children, and spreading a bloodline would only distract him from his path.
For a very long time, this Zenin compound would likely contain only one resident.
Himself.
Still, the necessary construction could not be neglected.
First, he needed a private and hidden place completely under his control.
There, he could build a secret laboratory for future Earth Grudge Fear research and conduct certain human experiments that could never see daylight.
Second, it was also for the Senju brothers to see.
The more effort he put into rebuilding the Zenin Clan, the more reassured Hashirama and Tobirama would become.
One week later, Hashirama personally led people there and hosted the ribbon-cutting ceremony.
Amid the cheers of the crowd, Toji raised a plaque carved with the words “Zenin” and firmly hung it above the main gate.
A brand-new clan had officially been founded in Konoha.
He felt emotional.
So fast.
In only a few months, he had truly planted roots in Konoha.
After greeting everyone, he held a housewarming feast according to custom.
Guests all brought gifts.
The clan representatives knew he was favored by the Hokage, so none of the gifts were cheap.
Among them, the most special gift was the lifetime free ramen coupon Ichiraku gave him, the same kind future Naruto would have.
* * * Inside the reception room, Hashirama joked half-seriously, “Toji, once you’re done with all this, you need to return to work at Gospel Clinic.
During the week you were gone, many people complained.” “I’ll return as soon as possible.” Toji agreed, then slowly added, “However, Hashirama, I am only one person.
Many times, I simply cannot handle everything.” Hashirama scratched his head with some guilt.
“That’s true.
I’ve troubled you.
I’ll do my best to gather everyone’s strength and solve the issue.” “I’m not complaining.” Toji interrupted him.
“Hashirama, I have a suggestion to solve the village’s medical problem.” ** ** ** Thank you for reading!
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