Hashirama shook his head. "War is never not brutal. The other two villages suffered heavy casualties. More than three thousand ninja died. Three thousand people."
"At least we won, and our casualties weren't that high."
That was true. Torifu could use his Ice Release or Crystal Release to preserve bodies, and he could also use his Space Ring to easily store them. But the Kazekage and Tsuchikage didn't have that ability. And when they left, it seemed like they had just buried the bodies and had no intention of taking them with them. Torifu had no way of interfering with other people's affairs. No one would just leave the bodies of their fallen ninja in the wilderness unless they had no other choice. Out of a thousand ninja, some were even torn to pieces. By the time they would have been brought back, they would have already rotted. They could only be buried on the spot. Maybe they would be moved back in a few months or years. That was the best-case scenario. It would probably end with a cenotaph being erected in the village.
"Stay for lunch. Tsunade and Nawaki are both out on missions. It's perfect that you two are here."
Hashirama then teased them, "You two aren't getting any younger. When are you getting married?"
When this topic came up, Naori's face turned red, while Torifu just smiled. "Within the next few years. We already have a plan."
Naori looked up at Torifu. A plan? What plan? Who made the plan? Torifu turned and looked at Naori, giving her a smile. For some reason, Naori felt very at ease. It was true that it was time for her to get married. Aihana was already ten years old, and she wasn't even married yet. But their relationship was also very good like this. Torifu had been nothing but kind to her all these years. Whenever he got something good, he would give it to her first. And they were all one-of-a-kind. Her friends were all very envious of her.
"Good. It's good that you have a plan. Get married soon and have a big, chubby grandson or granddaughter for your Sensei."
Naori was no longer shy. She smiled slightly and said, "That's a bit too far ahead, Sensei. We're not even married yet."
Hashirama scratched his head. "Hahaha, you're right. Just take it one step at a time. Your child will definitely have amazing talent."
"And Torifu has so many abilities. He has Cloud Release and Crystal Release, and it seems he also has Ice Release. And Naori has the Sharingan. I can't even imagine how much talent your child will have."
But Torifu guessed that Crystal Release and Ice Release might not be inherited, but the Sharingan should be fine, and Cloud Release could be taught. In any case, their future was very bright. Seeing Torifu and her Sensei already thinking about having a child, Naori also couldn't help but imagine it. What kind of child would it be? When she came back to her senses, her face was red. Because both Torifu and Hashirama were looking at her.
"What were you thinking about, Naori? You were so lost in thought. Torifu and I called your name several times, and you didn't respond."
"Ah... ah! Really? I... I was just thinking about random things."
Torifu scratched his head. Seeing this, Naori quickly changed the subject. "What about Mito-sama? I don't see her."
"She went to the market to buy groceries. She should be back soon."
Just as Hashirama said that, Mito came back carrying two bags of groceries.
"Oh, if it isn't Torifu and Naori. Did you come for lunch?"
Naori took Mito's arm. "Hehe, Mito-sama, you guessed right. Torifu and I are here to freeload."
Mito playfully pinched Naori's nose. "You're all grown up, but you're still a little glutton. Just wait. I'll make you something delicious for lunch."
Mito was a perfect woman and a perfect kunoichi. She could take care of everything at home and also manage a village, handling all sorts of matters. During the days when Torifu and the others were away fighting, the village was very stable, and there were no problems. Mito already had several times the amount of chakra a normal ninja had, and with the cloud stone that sealed the Nine-Tails inside her, her chakra was almost infinite. With that massive amount of chakra, if she used all her strength, she could probably seal the entire Konoha. After all, she could be said to be the strongest sealing jutsu user in the world. She might not have been before, but Ashina was old now, and his chakra was constantly weakening. But Torifu wouldn't let him die just like that. It was just a Life Fruit. It didn't cost a lot of Peace Points. He was Kushina's grandfather, which meant he was Torifu's future in-law. Torifu wouldn't let him die.
"You two chat for now. I'm going to cook. If you're hungry, you can eat the snacks on the table."
Torifu responded. "Don't worry, Mito. You don't have to give us instructions. We're not outsiders."
Mito smiled, then went into the kitchen. Tobirama seemed to have been drawn in by the voices in the house. He walked in, wearing his pajamas. His blue checkered pajamas matched his hair quite well.
"Tobirama-sama, who bought those for you?"
Naori walked around Tobirama a few times, looking him up and down. Tobirama didn't hide. "What's wrong? Do they not look good? My sister-in-law spent a long time picking them out at the market."
"They look great. I didn't say they didn't look good. These clothes make you look very young. They suit you perfectly."
Tobirama smiled. "Good. I was worried you'd think I was trying to act young."
"You are young. You look like you're in your twenties or thirties. Who would ever know that you're already in your sixties or seventies?"
Tobirama laughed. "You didn't have to say that last part."
The anti-aging effect of the Life Fruit was incredible. Ever since they became young again, Hashirama and the others hadn't aged at all. When the time came, Torifu would exchange for a few more of them. The one thing he wasn't lacking right now was Peace Points. However, there were no items in the store that could let him break through to the Six Paths level. But he wasn't going to be wasteful. Torifu knew that if an item that could let him break through to the Six Paths level ever appeared, the Peace Points would definitely be a ridiculous price, so he had been saving up. He already had tens of millions, and because Naruto players all over the world were spending money, that number was increasing by a few thousand to tens of thousands every day.
"Oh, right, Sensei, Tobirama-sama, you both know about the funeral tomorrow, right?"
The two of them nodded. "Of course. This is a big event for Konoha. We definitely have to attend. I heard the memorial has already been decorated?"
"Yes. I left it for my secretary to do. She's from the Nara clan and is very capable."
Hashirama smiled. "The Nara clan has produced many great strategists for Konoha. Their minds seem to have a few more circuits than normal people. They can think of things others can't."