Nayuki has lessons everyday now, even Tobirama started with his training and Hashirama is training extra hard now that the day of his first mission nears. He's terrified and even though he didn't show it at first, he was very happy when Nayuki talked with him about his first kill. He needed that talk, now that he's going to face more opportunities where he'll be forced to kill - a terrifying future for a nearly 6 year old indeed. Butsuma is most of the time fighting at the frontlines, now that another all out war broke out between Uchiha and Senju. Everyday dead bodies get buried and injured shinobi reach the compound. Nayuki is already helping as an active healer with smaller wounds. She's horrified how terrible a normal life in a clan in the warring states is. She has read about the crimes of this time but living through it is an entirely different thing. She nearly feels like she's fighting in the Fourth Shinobi War again.
'No wonder Hashirama wanted to build Konoha… This time is not for children. How can someone even send their children out to fight willingly?' Nayuki thinks after tending to a seven year old shinobi. The boy is terrified but tries to hold back his tear, 'cause a shinobi doesn't cry. Soothingly Nayuki pulls him into a hug and whispers, "It's alright to cry. I won't tell anybody…." The boy breaks out in tears and Nayuki can feel a tear running down her cheek too. Soon Hashirama is going to be one of these terrified children, who are fighting for survival outside the compound. After some time the boy falls asleep. She arranges him comfortably before leaving to tend to another patient.
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Hashirama smiles at his family before looking at his cake again. It's such a great cake - his mother sure knows how to make him happy. The cake has the form of a tree and is coated entirely with chocolate. Together they enjoy this wonderful treat before he gets to open his presents. His father got him some new ninja tools (kunai and shuriken mainly), Tobirama gives him a book about medicines and his mother tells him that she's going to teach him a jutsu her father invented. Butsuma looks at his 'Yuki and asks, "What kind of jutsu are you talking about?" She smiles at him and tells them, "It's called the Rasengan. If you want I can show it to you later on a training ground" Butsuma nods while Hashirama calls out, "Oh yes, please show us, will you? Is it awesome? Is it strong?" Nayuki grins at him and tells with pride, "It's an A-rank jutsu and horrifying strong."
The family and some curious clan members are assembled at the training grounds now. Hanabi and Shikaku come up to them and ask, "What's going on? Is there going to be a spar?" Hashirama excitedly shouts, "No, Kaa-sama is going to show me an A-rank jutsu she promised to teach me!" Both look at Nayuki surprised, "You are a kunoichi?" "My father taught me a little bit" "Don't sell yourself short, Nayuki. You are pretty good", Butsuma assures her with pride. She beams at him, "Thanks, but now I think I owe someone a demonstration of a certain jutsu, don't I?" She walks some steps away from them before bringing her hand in front of her. Within seconds a small chakra ball appears in her hand. To show off its strength she rams it into a tree. Without much afford she cuts through it. All present jaw drop. No one really expected something this strong from a simple ball. Hashirama begins to dance about how awesome the jutsu is, he's going to learn and Butsuma looks at her in awe. "How long did it take you to master that technique?" "I learned it in a week and mastered it within about 3 months…" Now it's official, his lover is plainly awesome.
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Butsuma looks at Shikaku with a serious expression. "I assign Hashirama to your team, Shikaku. Therefore, your next mission is going to be an easier one and far away from the Uchiha border. I hope that's acceptable for you..." "Of course, Butsuma-sama. We're going to take care of your son, our clan heir" "Good."
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"Look, kaa-sama! I did it! I made the Rasengan!", Hashirama shouts excited. Nayuki smiles at him and nods, "You sure did" Tobirama looks at his brother in awe and silently hopes that Nayuki-chan is going to teach him that jutsu too. Suddenly Butsumas voice sounds clearly across the training ground, "You did well, son. It's good to know that you have such a strong jutsu in your repertoire now. Especially, because I've assigned you to your team. Shikaku is your team leader and your first mission is tomorrow." Hashirama pales visibly and looks at Nayuki for reassurance. She smiles at him and nods. "You'll do great, Hashirama. I know you will!" Hashirama seems to find his confidence again and smiles, "You're right. I'll give my best!"
The next day Nayuki eyes Hashirama worriedly. "Do you have everything you need Hashirama?", Nayuki asks worriedly. "I think so..", he answers her unsure. "Your father said it's going to be a short mission. Do you have your kunai, shuriken and ninja wire? Do you have some food and water with you?" "Yep. And I'm already wearing my armor…", he trails off. Nayuki smiles at her son and says, "Take good care of you, be always alert and come back in one piece" He hugs Nayuki and says, "I will", before taking off to meet his team and start his first mission.