Before you know it, autumn turns to winter.

The weather is getting colder.

As the seasons changed and the weather got colder, Senju Hashirama's physical condition suddenly deteriorated a lot. The medicine he drank changed again and again, the clothes he wore increased, and he suffered from a heartbreaking cough.

It has become more and more frequent, and of course the time spent going out has been greatly reduced.

The matter of going to the ancestral hall to burn incense was decisively stopped by Senju Tobirama on the grounds that "if you sincerely pray to your ancestors, you can do it anywhere." At the same time, this silver-haired man who was heartbroken in every sense of the word

I gave my eldest brother a genealogy and asked him to spend some time every day to read it a few more times, so I should replace it. As for the other things, we will talk about it in the spring next year.

As for going to the botanical garden...

At Senju Hashirama's insistence, Senju Tobirama chose to compromise, but the time was changed to a relatively warm noon. And the latter bluntly said that if the former's physical condition worsened again, then this matter would undoubtedly be stopped.

of.

Senju Hashirama thought: Tobirama is really worried too much. In fact, the results since recuperation are quite significant. The reason why the situation has worsened since the beginning of winter is because this winter is much colder than in previous years.

His current fragile body has not adapted to it for a while. But as long as he adapts, and as long as he successfully survives this winter, by next spring, his condition should be completely stable, and then...it will worsen again in a few years.

Straight into the Pure Land.

Of course, he would never dare to say these last words to Tobirama.

Senju Hashirama sat on the bed by the window, looking through the window lattice at the scene of the courtyard that looked particularly withered because it was winter. He thought to himself: This winter... there will be a heavy snow, right? Just as Madara left the village

That year, the winter was extremely cold and it snowed heavily. In order to make him feel better, Tobirama took him to Yunin Village to soak in the hot springs. Where was Madara at that time?

It must be very difficult...

"Hashirama-sama." The girl carrying the medicine walked into the house and said helplessly, "You opened the window so wide again, be careful of Tobirama-sama being angry!" During the movement, Kyuubi followed him bouncing along.

Behind her.

Recently, the Ninja world has been a little uneasy. There have been some minor conflicts in several Ninja villages in several countries, dragging Konoha to be a "human". Because of this incident, Senju Tobirama became very busy for a while, saying that he got up early and stayed late.

It's not an exaggeration. Since the beginning of winter, Senju Hashirama's "medication trip" has also changed from twice a day to three times a day. Therefore, Senju Hashirama goes out very early in the morning and has no time to go home in the afternoon.

In desperation, he could only entrust the girl with the work of brewing medicine in the morning and afternoon. Of course, after rushing back for dinner, he would still personally prepare the medicine for his eldest brother in the evening, watch people drink it, and then return to the office.

Work overtime until late at night.

Faced with such a busy younger brother, Senju Hashirama clearly realized that he was now a burden, but he couldn't even offer help. With his current physical condition, he could just stay at home and take medicine.

You are already "making a contribution". If you faint in the Hokage's office, it will cause trouble in another sense.

...Therefore, the injury must be stabilized as quickly as possible.

Because of this, it can be said that Senju Hashirama is quite cooperative when it comes to taking medicine.

Although, I am still not obedient enough in some small things.

Such as right now.

The girl came over, gave the medicine bowl to a disobedient old man, and then narrowed the window gap again. After doing all this, she patiently waited for Senju Hashirama to finish drinking the medicine in his hand, and then skillfully

He stuffed a prune into his mouth.

This was something that Noriko, who was pregnant before, suddenly wanted to eat. They specially made plums after giving birth to them. After making them, Senju Hashirama tasted a few and found that they could unexpectedly "wash away" the bitter taste in the mouth after drinking the medicine.

, so I left some behind.

"Well..." Senju Hashirama, who had been scolded, "didn't dare to talk back", but just showed the same "I'm very well-behaved" smile, secretly complaining in his heart, Hoshi-chan is really more and more similar to Tobirama in some aspects.

It looks more and more like...

For example, take this scolding tone.

For example, dressing up.

Before winter came, Senju Tobirama had people make this year's new winter clothes for the whole family. Of course, the girl's wardrobe had a bunch of new clothes. At the moment, she wore her hair in a high ponytail and wore a pair of shorts with a white fur ball.

He is tied with a hair tie, wearing a light blue kimono, an apricot belt around his waist, and a fluffy white fur collar around his neck. At first glance, it looks like a "Senju Tobirama" regular outfit.

Replica".

By the way, her fur collar also comes with matching hats, headdresses, cloaks, gloves, handbags, etc. Senju Tobirama had people choose the best white furs in their warehouse and make them specially, and there were more than one.

Set, just for convenience of replacement.

The whole family has no objections to this.

In fact, the fabrics for her winter clothes are basically chosen by the whole family, and everyone seems to like to dress up cute little girls. Of course, only Senju Hashirama's proposal was rejected. Don't ask, just ask: "This is

A sad story".

Senju Tobirama wanted to complain at that time: Brother, what do you think? You actually want such a cute little girl to wear a dark blue turtleneck robe. Except that there is no clan emblem, it is simply a replica of the Uchiha clan uniform. If she is really like this

Wear it and let your long hair fall...heh, he will never allow it!

How can the cutest thing be related to the most hateful thing?

Facing Senju Hashirama's "smirk", the girl chose to stretch out her hands, and then...

It stuck to his face with a "snap".

"...Hashirama-sama, your face has already been blown cold by the wind."

As the girl spoke, she rubbed her hands back and forth, using her warm palms to warm the "old face" of an old man.

Senju Hashirama shook his face back and forth very cooperatively, thinking: The person who did this to me last time now has grass on his grave that is several meters high.

This is not a threat, but a statement of facts.

When he was two years old, an older female elder in his family did this to him. That elder also passed away a long time ago.

To be honest, the first time a girl did this to him, he felt a little awkward inside. However, he got used to it as time went by.

This shows how often this person secretly opens the window.

After confirming that the face in front of her became warm, the girl spread her hands towards him with a serious expression: "Hands."

The big golden retriever then obediently placed his paws on the paws of "the little black cat that looks more and more like the owner". After the latter felt it for a while, he nodded with satisfaction: "It's okay, my hands are still warm."

."

Senju Hashirama smiled and clasped his hands together, wrapped the girl's hand in it, and rubbed it back and forth twice: "Hoshi-chan, your hands are a little cold. Is it because you just came over with the medicine?"

"Maybe?" After the girl replied, she couldn't help but sigh, "It's okay if my hands are cold, and I won't get sick anyway. But Hashirama-sama, you must be extra careful."

"But..." Senju Hashirama also sighed, "Hoshi-chan, it's really boring to stay in the room all the time and can't even look outside..." It was fine when she was around, only

When he was alone, he was somewhat unable to hold it in.

This is the paradox of reality.

On the one hand, he felt that the girl could not always be by his side, so he tried every means to let her play, go shopping, and get some fresh air. On the other hand, as the "left behind" one, he also felt a little...well, a little lonely.

.

Occasionally, she would leave Kyuubi to accompany him, but he discovered that this fox wanted to run away more than he did. Staying here not only failed to protect him, but instead had an instigating effect.

"...Yes." The girl lowered her head and agreed with this statement. Thinking from his perspective, it was indeed a bit...so, how can I help Mr. Hashirama?

She was thinking... thinking... thinking...

The little light bulb on his head suddenly turned on, and then he clapped his hands: "Master Hashirama, I have a solution!"

"Huh?" Senju Hashirama tilted his head to look at her curiously, "Tell me about it?"

"Don't tell me!" The girl covered her mouth and snickered, then gave a thumbs up, "I want to give you a surprise for Hashirama-sama~" she said as she stood up, "Nine Lamas, you stay with Hashirama-sama

, I’m going out once!” Then, he picked up his clothes and ran out of the room.

Senju Hashirama: "..."

Kyuubi: "..."

One person and one fox tilted their heads at the same time, and then looked at each other in confusion. For a moment, they didn't know what kind of medicine the girl was selling in the gourd.

The girl who ran away was targeting...

That's right, the Hokage's office in the Hokage Building.

After all, Senju Tobirama is omnipotent. So of course, if you have any questions, you should go to Senju Tobirama.

Coincidentally, Qianju Feijian is also thinking about things related to her at this moment. Don't get me wrong, it's business.

News about the girl gradually spread from outside the village to outside the village - and these recent troubles may not be a kind of temptation. These countries that suddenly have large and small conflicts seem to be asking in this way,

"Konoha, do you still have the leisure to care about our affairs now?".

Logically speaking, when the eldest brother's condition stabilizes, they will have an answer next spring.

An answer that is enough to suppress the ninja world for several more years.

But now they have other options.

Again...

Senju Tobirama lowered his head and stared at the book from Uzushio Village in the Country of Uzumaki on the table, knowing that it was time to make a firm decision about the Kyuubi.

In fact, I had already thought about it from the moment I took her in. Sooner or later, I would push her to the front of the entire ninja world and let everyone in the world know that Konoha had another young new wood envoy. However, when things came to pass,
To be continued...