Children and Grandchildren Chat Group
Senju Tobirama: ...
Terumi Mei: Well, you're good at Water Style, right?
Senju Tobirama: Kirigakure's little devil!
Terumi Mei: You're known for Water Rushing, Water Dragon Bullet, right?
Terumi Mei: And Water Barrier. You can even perform your techniques in places without water. Like creating water from chakra, even in deserts or wastelands.
Senju Tobirama: ...
Senju Tobirama: What are you trying to say, little devil of Kirigakure?
Terumi Mei: You look just like the real thing.
Terumi Mei: It's our first time meeting. I'm a Jonin from Kirigakure and a current candidate for Mizukage. If all goes as expected, I'll become the Fifth Mizukage.
Terumi Mei: I'm undergoing the elders' evaluation and review.
She introduces herself seriously.
But—
Hashirama (Big Pillar Head): Pfft... Hahaha, Tobirama, turns out you're famous for Water Style!
Senju Tobirama: ...
Senju Tobirama: That's all Big Brother's fault! What I'm really good at is Forbidden Techniques.
Senju Tobirama: Techniques I developed myself!
Senju Tobirama: But my brother always said they were too dangerous and banned them. I didn't want to waste my efforts, so I recorded them in the Sealed Book.
Senju Tobirama: But then... everyone focused on my Water Style.
Senju Tobirama: So it's Big Brother's fault.
Hashirama: Ah... I didn't think about it that deeply at the time.
Senju Tobirama: That's why I can't do anything with Big Brother.
Life's hard. Tobirama sighed.
Even though he's Hokage, he was often seen as Mizukage because of his Water Style proficiency. It depressed him.
Senju Tobirama: @Namikaze Minato, Minato, are you good at Fire Style?
Namikaze Minato: Hmm... I specialize in Wind Style.
Senju Tobirama: Oh... I see.
Tobirama seemed to regain a sense of superiority.
Because—
Not all of Konoha's Hokage excel in Fire Style.
At least not Hashirama, Tobirama, or Minato.
So, Terumi Mei's assumption about judging Hokage by elemental ninjutsu lacked understanding.
Terumi Mei: ...
She had confirmed that these were indeed the real Hokage of Konoha.
Especially Senju Hashirama. The first Mizukage's manuscript preserved in the Mizukage Office stated clearly: "Senju Hashirama's strength surpasses human limits. His chakra feels endless—like clashing with a Tailed Beast."
That much matched reality.
Even Tobirama's chakra pressure as the Second Hokage was terrifying.
Terumi Mei stood silent.
Terumi Mei: ...
She suddenly wasn't sure whether joining this group was a good thing or not.
Initially, she thought that the First Mizukage or Second Mizukage might be members too.
Then, as a junior, she could've asked them for guidance.
But...
She looked at the group list.
Children and Grandchildren Chat Group – 5 Members
Members: Senju Tobirama, Senju Hashirama, Namikaze Minato, Hatake Kakashi
Terumi Mei: ...
All of them were from Konoha!
And the group creator—Kitahara Hitoshi—was the one they were observing.
That young man with black hair and golden eyes.
He wore Konoha's forehead protector too.
Damn it.
Why does Konoha get all the opportunities, even as a declining village?
Senju Tobirama: By the way, Mizukage candidate, how did you even get in here?
Senju Tobirama: Isn't this a Konoha-only group?
Terumi Mei: ...
Judging from the current member distribution and numbers, yes—it was all Konoha.
And she was clearly from another village. But—
Terumi Mei: I think it may be due to the group's name.
Terumi Mei: This group is called "Children and Grandchildren."
Terumi Mei: You're the previous Hokage, and I'm the future Mizukage.
Terumi Mei: According to the system's judgment, I also possess Kage-level capabilities.
Terumi Mei: Kirigakure, as part of ninja world history, plays a role in the world's development too.
Terumi Mei: So, I was allowed to join. That means the scope of this group is quite large.
Terumi Mei: It's no longer limited to just villages, but extends to the vision of the First Hokage.
Terumi Mei: The Five Kage Talks, sitting together to build a peaceful ninja world.
Terumi Mei: So, I think this is a ninja world unity group.
This reasoning, though awkward, was clearly flattering Hashirama.
It was a clever play.
Because this group connected the past, present, and future.
And right now... all its core members were Konoha shinobi.
Didn't that mean Konoha had an overwhelming advantage?
Meanwhile, Kirigakure, ravaged by the Bloody Mist era, couldn't even gather ten Genin.
Was there any chance left?
Could it rely on her?
Yes.
She could carry Kirigakure on her own.
The combined power of the current Kirigakure shinobi couldn't even match her alone.
But—
She couldn't beat Senju Tobirama.
Even as Hokage, he was more proficient in Water Style than she was. His knowledge of counters was likely superior.
She still had Lava and Boil Release.
But the odds... were slim.
And he had his big brother here—Senju Hashirama.
She remembered the second Mizukage's account of a battle: "I once encountered Hashirama and Uchiha Madara. That was a nightmare."
Even the Seven Ninja Swordsmen idea came from the Second Mizukage copying Tobirama's squad formation.
Considering all that...
Her First and Second Mizukage already lay down. Could she really stand up?
Terumi Mei: Although the Great Ninja War broke out after the First Hokage's death, Kirigakure bears responsibility too.
Terumi Mei: But for centuries, the world has been in constant conflict.
Terumi Mei: What we've lacked is historical reflection.
Terumi Mei: Even as a woman, I want to look back and learn from history to build peace.
Terumi Mei: So, my first act as the Fifth Mizukage is to sign a peace treaty with Konoha—lasting over thirty years.
Terumi Mei: During my time in office, I'll never declare war against Konoha.
These words struck deep.
On one hand, she connected herself to the ideals of the First Hokage—peace and unity.
On the other, she subtly acknowledged Kirigakure's role in past conflicts.
And finally, she emphasized that she was a female leader.
It was a diplomatic masterstroke.
Hashirama: This...
Hashirama had initially planned to scold her for infiltrating the group.
But now... he was speechless.
And nodded instead.
But—
Senju Tobirama: Mizukage, is something wrong with Kirigakure? If another ninja war breaks out, can your village even support itself?
...
Terumi Mei: ...
She fell silent.
Because... he was right.
Dead on.