Welcome

"?!"

As expected, yet unexpected?

What is this guy saying?

At this moment, Tobirama Senju also stopped his mockery and, like Madara Uchiha and his older brother, frowned and looked at what was written on the letter with serious expressions.

"You brat from Shijian, what you said is true. Although the real ninja world is somewhat different from that so-called story, the Otsutsuki clan has indeed been lying in wait in this ninja world. In the last instance, Hashirama Senju and I finally discovered traces of that guy."

[But that guy was very cautious, seemingly hesitant to fight Hashirama and me. Even after realizing we had discovered something, he hid again. But in the last encounter, we did manage to fight. It's embarrassing to admit, but Hashirama and I were indeed at a disadvantage.]

[Of course, that guy wasn't having an easy time either, hahaha, this is the ninja world, how dare a mere Otsutsuki clan member act arrogantly in front of me and Hashirama.]

"I'm getting a bit old, and I'm starting to ramble on again, kid. I don't think the Uchiha Madara you described is like me. At least I'm not as taciturn as that character in your story."

Alright, I reckon time is running out. Just one more thing: keep that kunai safe. That despicable scoundrel will tell you how to use it later. As for the Otsutsuki clan, this isn't the time for you to worry about them. Just enjoy your life!

[By the way, don't rely too much on that bead, and don't overly believe in the so-called past and future. The future can be changed, and so can the past. Nothing is predetermined. To paraphrase something you said: Since we already know that our so-called fate and future are not good, wouldn't it be pointless to know if we don't try to change it?]

[Haha, you stingy brat, you actually dare to say such magnanimous things! I admire you!]

Strive to become stronger! I'll be waiting for you in the future! I believe we'll meet again soon, and then, will you be able to... show your strength before me?

Shijian: ...

He raised an eyebrow.

I feel like Madara probably meant to say something about dancing, but for some reason he suddenly changed it.

Oh, and one more thing I didn't get a chance to say back then: Welcome to the ninja world, alien brat Ishigami!

[Hint: Time's probably up. You have a few stinky rats around there, hahaha. Just thinking about that despicable scoundrel's reaction when he finds out is hilarious. But that scoundrel is right, with your meager abilities, you'd better not let anyone discover this secret. So, I didn't leave you much time, less than a minute, before this letter spontaneously combusts. I hope you can finish reading it!]

As soon as the four saw the sentence, the letter in Shi Jian's hand immediately burst into flames, burning him so badly that he had to let go. At that moment, in the eyes of the four, the letter was instantly burned to ashes.

and……

"Click~"

The moment the letter burned to ashes, the window... also vanished instantly.

Shijian: ...

He fell silent again, then scratched his head, saying with a sigh, "So, a person only has five minutes? That's way too short!"

After saying that, he quickly rinsed himself off and prepared to leave.

Although he didn't expect that just coming to look for a house would lead to so many things, just like what Ban Ye said in his letter, these things are not something a six-year-old like him can handle now, so he might as well just live his own life.

But it seems like I'm being exposed a bit too much in the future!

Even the Otsutsuki clan was mentioned.

And the stinky rat mentioned in Ban Ye's letter... Shi Jian probably guessed who it was, but he didn't know if he was right. But he hadn't done anything and hadn't shown any talent!

Could it be a trace left from the past... Madara's era?

"Never mind." After thinking for a moment, Shi Jian shook his head. "The clothes should be almost ready. It's time to go home. I won't cook tonight; I'll just grab some ramen on the way."

As for other things...

Let them worry about it!

……

And at this moment, just as Shijian had said.

Because of a letter left by Madara in the future, the three of them are indeed troubled. Even Hashirama Senju, who doesn't usually like to use his brain, is now looking serious, which makes Tobirama Senju, who noticed this scene, show a relieved expression.

That's right, my older brother just doesn't like to use his brain, he's not brainless.

However, before Tobirama could feel relieved for long, Hashirama slammed his fist down, his tone a mixture of realization and frustration, "I almost forgot, I haven't welcomed Ishigami yet!"

Tobirama Senju: ...

No, you've been thinking about this for so long?

But Tobirama Senju didn't say anything more. Having grown accustomed to his older brother, he sighed inwardly and then ignored him.

If everything recorded in this letter by the future Madara Uchiha is true...

That special kunai... Why would he deliberately leave that kunai behind in the future?

What exactly is the purpose?

There's also the Otsutsuki clan... They're actually already in the ninja world, but it seems there's a record of them in the story of Shijian, though it hasn't been mentioned yet.

However, we can also tell from Madara's letter that the guy must be very strong, even his older brother and that naturally evil guy are no match for him.

Furthermore, can the past and future be changed?

What does it mean exactly?

One last point: What was Madara Uchiha's purpose?

Based on what's been said above, it seems they ended up cooperating with Black Zetsu again?

Although it sounds like nothing unexpected happened, and he himself said he still controlled Black Zetsu, considering Obito Uchiha and the Nine-Tails' rampage... wasn't this also an unexpected event?

Thinking of this, Tobirama Senju raised his head, his chakra surging, and looked at Madara Uchiha with a serious expression. "What exactly is your purpose?"

"..."

purpose?

How could I possibly know what my future self would want to do?!

And my future self... I don't know what happened to me, why am I talking so much nonsense? I don't seem like myself at all. Can't you just tell me what happened in the future?

But as Madara Uchiha, how could he directly answer the question posed by such a despicable person? He also unleashed his chakra, directly confronting Tobirama Senju's chakra, with neither side giving way.

"Ridiculous! I'm not in the mood to answer you!"

"As expected of the inherently evil Uchiha Madara. Although I don't know what you're planning, it seems I can't..."

However, before Tobirama Senju could finish speaking with his usual indifferent expression, Hashirama Senju grabbed his hand and stopped him. "Enough, Tobirama. You should be able to see that Madara hasn't turned evil!"

"I don't see it," Tobirama Senju said with a mocking smile. "Perhaps this is just him trying to lull us into a false sense of security?"

Despite saying that, seeing his older brother's expression, he still put away the specially made kunai.

Seeing this, Hashirama Senju nodded in satisfaction, then stood up with a serious expression. "Alright, now there's something more important!"

"???"

What's more important?

Is my elder brother about to take care of official business?

Before Tobirama Senju, who was frowning, could ask anything, Hashirama Senju put his hands on his hips, his serious expression instantly changing to a cheerful smile. "We haven't had dinner yet! Let's go get some ramen. To be honest, after seeing that kid eat ramen earlier, I wanted to try it too! Ichiraku Ramen? Let's go!"

"..."

Upon hearing this, Tobirama Senju stared speechlessly at his elder brother.

As expected, my older brother is my older brother!

But he still said irritably, "Don't even think about it. Although I don't know exactly when Ichiraku Ramen came to Konoha, there's definitely no Ichiraku Ramen in Konoha right now."

"Huh?" Upon hearing this, Hashirama Senju's demeanor instantly dimmed, his expression turning dejected. "Not yet? I really want some too!"

"idiot!"

"..."

At this moment, Tobirama Senju was beginning to agree with Madara Uchiha's assessment, but he ignored his elder brother and instead began to ponder again, "Who are those rats mentioned in the letter...?"

And how did Hiruzen and Danzo protect Konoha?

They even let some rats hide inside the leaf?!