During the First Ninja World War, Konoha did not send young ninjas to fight on the front lines.
This may be the last kindness that Tobirama Senju, who grew up in the flames of war, left for Konohagakure. It may also be that the only village that really fought Konohagakure was the Kumogakure, so the pressure on the frontline troops was not great.
At the same time, in order to set an example, almost all the elite members of the Senju clan rushed to the front line. Senju Tobirama even went into battle himself, leading members of his Shadow Guard, and was active on the front line of the battlefield.
What Senju Tobirama did was definitely a good thing for Konoha, but it was undoubtedly a disaster for the Senju clan.
A lot of people will die in a war, not to mention the Thousand Hands people who are the main force fighting on the front line. It would be a blessing if eight out of ten of them could come back.
not to mention...
When Hashirama Senju was alive, in order to allow the various ninja clans of Konoha to integrate into Konoha as much as possible, he took the lead in setting an example and took the initiative to allow members of the Senju clan to intermarry with the common people of Konoha.
This approach greatly accelerated the process of various ninja clans integrating into Konoha, but the bloodline of the Senju clan was also diluted and lost a lot.
If at this time, the pure-blooded Senju people died in large numbers in the war, then the future of the Senju clan...
"Chiba, eat quickly." Uzumaki Mito looked at Chiba Chishima kindly, "I see you haven't picked up your chopsticks for a long time, is the food not tasty today?"
"No, grandma. I'm just thinking about something." Qiandao Qianye decided to intervene. "Grandma, has something happened? Many uncles and aunts I know in the garrison are not at home..."
Uzumaki Mito fell silent, wanting to speak but not knowing how.
"Let's eat first, and don't talk at the table."
Uzumaki Mito could only talk about table manners, and Chishima Chiba could only give up temporarily, nodded and concentrated on eating.
After eating and drinking, Chishima Chiba washed the dishes and put them away, said something to Tsunade, and walked straight to the courtyard where Uzumaki Mito lived.
Knock knock knock.
Chishima Chiba knocked on the door and called out, "Grandma."
"Come in, Chiba, I know you want to come." The kind voice of Uzumaki Mito came from inside the door.
Pushing the door open, Chishima Chiba smiled, "How did grandma know I was coming?"
"You may be a shrewd kid, but you can't hide it from me." Uzumaki Mito waved at Chishima Chiba, "Come here quickly, I'll check your homework."
"Come on!"
Chishima Chiba nodded and trotted over, sitting next to Uzumaki Mito. His well-behaved and sensible appearance made Uzumaki Mito smile even more kindly.
Over the next hour, in addition to checking Chishima Chiba's homework, Uzumaki Mito also taught Chishima Chiba several new simple sealing techniques.
Chishima Chiba learned quickly, and Uzumaki Mito was very satisfied, but when it was almost the end, what was coming had to come.
"Grandma, is there a war?"
Upon hearing this, Uzumaki Mito was slightly stunned, but he still avoided the main issue, not wanting to let Chishima Chiba be exposed to the cruelty of war too early.
She grew up in the war-torn Warring States Period, and she tried her best to hold an umbrella for her younger generations a little longer.
"Qianye, you should focus on studying and working hard to make yourself stronger instead of being distracted by some speculations."
"Grandma, I know, but don't treat me like a child."
Seeing that Chishima Chiba was serious, but given his physical age, Uzumaki Mito could only treat Chishima Chiba as a child.
She couldn't help but smile, her eyes full of doting, "Yes, Chiba-chan is not a child, but shouldn't you go to bed now? Otherwise, you won't be able to get up tomorrow, and you won't be able to wake Tsunade up."
"Grandma!" Qiandao Qianye was rather troubled, but still refused to give up. "If a war really breaks out, the Senju clan will be in a very dangerous situation now. Even if it won't be reflected in the next two years, in ten or twenty years, the Senju clan may..."
"Shut up!" Uzumaki Mito's face suddenly changed, and he rarely spoke to Chishima Chiba in a harsh tone.
Then he reacted, with an apologetic look on his face, but his words were still strong, "You shouldn't be thinking about these issues now, don't talk about them anymore, and don't think about them anymore, got it?"
"But now, you are the only one who can make the decision in the Senju clan!" Chishima Chiba stiffened his neck and was not scared by Uzumaki Mito.
He continued, "For the future of the Senju clan, and to preserve as many of the Senju clan's bloodlines as possible, please stop the clan members from marrying outside as soon as possible."
Uzumaki Mito did not respond immediately, but looked Chishima Chiba up and down very seriously. After looking for a long while, he slowly spoke.
"Why do you say that, Chiba-chan?"
"Because I already had a premonition of what Grandpa Tobirama was going to do." Chishima Chiba told the truth, "When Grandpa Tobirama repeatedly asked me to change my last name to Senju, I knew there was something wrong."
"And when I saw that there were only a few familiar faces left in the base today... I already vaguely understood something."
"Tell me, grandma is listening." Uzumaki Mito became serious and was no longer prepared to treat Chishima Chiba as a child.
"Grandpa Tobirama wants the Senju clan to be the vanguard in order to protect the village!"
"This is his responsibility as the Hokage. No one will blame him, not even the clan members who died in the battle."
Uzumaki Mito's eyes dimmed slightly, "This is also the wish of your grandfather Hashirama. They want to provide a safe haven for you so that you will never be affected by the war."
"At the very least... I have to wait until you come of age before letting you experience that cruel and inhumane war."
At this point, the sentimental Uzumaki Mito's eyes turned red, "Child, we can't stop intermarriage, because your grandfathers Hashirama and Tobirama know the pros and cons, but they care more about the future of the village...
Even if the descendants of intermarriage no longer have the surname Senju, they still have Senju blood in their bodies, so the Senju clan will not truly perish.
Likewise, even if their bloodline is diluted and they cannot reach the heights that the pure Thousand Hands bloodline can reach in the future, they are no longer civilians without the ability to protect themselves.
Sacrificing one family for the sake of everyone, this decision is cruel, but... I respect the decision of the two brothers and the entire Senju clan, and will not stop the move of intermarriage. "
At this point, Uzumaki Mito wiped his eyes and smiled, "When people get old, they start nagging. Once they start nagging, they won't stop, and they even cry... Haha, it's quite embarrassing. Chiba-chan, I hope you don't mind."
"I don't mind, I'm just narrow-minded..." Chishima Chiba was quite shocked. Although he couldn't do such a great thing, he couldn't calm down.
"People of our generation are all fools, and we won't let you follow blindly." Uzumaki Mito said half-jokingly, "If you really want to repay the kindness the Senju clan has given you, just take good care of Tsunade and take care of the remaining descendants of the Senju clan. That... is enough."
Uzumaki Mito spoke softly, but every word weighed heavily on Chishima Chiba's heart.
"I know, Grandma."
"Well, go back and rest early. Children should not worry about adult matters. Study hard and become stronger. When you grow up...you can make the decision."
Chishima Chiba turned and left, but when he was about to cross the threshold, he turned back and asked another question.
"Grandma, if someone arbitrarily changes the definition and inheritance of the village's will by the two grandfathers, you will stand on my side, right?"
"Don't mention me. The entire Senju clan, and even all the clans that don't have the surname Senju but have Senju blood in their bodies, will support you."
"Thank you, grandma."
"Silly child... go and get some rest!"
Nodding quickly, Chishima Chiba walked out of Uzumaki Mito's room and closed the door for her.
On the way back, Chishima Chiba looked up at the waning moon in the sky and had already made a decision in his heart.
The will of fire should not be defined and interpreted by Sarutobi Hiruzen!
(End of this chapter)