Konoha: The thirty-year-old Uchiha is not motivated.

Putting aside the treacherous Sky Ninja, the fact that Iwagakure and Kumogakure had joined forces made Hiruzen Sarutobi sense danger. Coupled with the current complex situation on the border, it seemed as if a massive conspiracy against Konoha was quietly unfolding.

"Report this matter to the Party Secretary at the front immediately."

Hiruzen Sarutobi carefully compiled the complete details of the attack on Hisana Senju, handed it over to his most trusted ANBU member, and ordered him to set off immediately.
"Monkey, I can help."

Danzo, who had been listening in, sensed the underlying conspiracy and volunteered to step forward. However, Hiruzen Sarutobi merely glanced at him before shaking his head in refusal.
"No need, just do your job well."

In the ranking of those who understood Danzo best, Danzo himself could only rank second; Hiruzen Sarutobi deeply understood the character of his childhood friend.
Unsolicited kindness is always suspicious; the other party definitely has ulterior motives.

"you"

Danzo was furious that his good intentions had been so easily thwarted by Hiruzen Sarutobi. His face turned ashen with rage, but with Gin Uchiha and Hisami Senju still present, he couldn't retaliate and could only glare at Hiruzen with intense anger.

"Monkey, you'll regret this!"

"Danzo, I am the Hokage."

Hiruzen Sarutobi's words shattered Danzo's last shred of reason. His face darkened, and he turned and left without looking back.

"Oh!"

The two had a falling out, and in the end, it was the innocent gatekeeper who suffered.

"Tsk tsk tsk, that's more like it!"

Gin Uchiha, who was enjoying the tea and water service from Hisana Senju, looked at the rickety door and nodded with a satisfied expression.

This is what makes the Hokage's office so exciting.

Hiruzen Sarutobi was already used to Danzo's petty tantrums, but the bond between the two couldn't be explained in just a few words.

"Ugh"

The thought of Danzo shielding him from a knife with his buttocks softened his heart. He sighed inwardly and turned to look at the other two people in the office.

"I'm sorry, you two have made a fool of yourselves."

"No, I never get tired of watching this part."

With a snack stuffed in his mouth, Uchiha Gin shook his head.
I love watching this, come back often!
"Anyway, thank you for saving me, otherwise my teacher would have no descendants."

Senju Hisashi's identity is not only that of Konoha's newly promoted Tailed Beast Knight, but also the orphan of Hiruzen Sarutobi's mentor. He should be grateful to Uchiha Gin, the renowned gynecologist, for both his personal feelings and his professional life.
Uchiha Gin was always practical; Hiruzen Sarutobi wouldn't be able to brush him off with a few nice words.
"If you really want to thank her, why not help her pay the consultation fee? I don't think she looks like she can afford it right now."

Once Senju Hisana pays her unexpected income tax, she'll probably be back to being penniless. Uchiha Gin isn't some great philanthropist; he has a family to support too.

Upon hearing the words "consultation fee," Hiruzen Sarutobi's expression tightened. He had already heard rumors of Gin Uchiha's exorbitant appearance fee.

"I suddenly remembered that I have some important matters to attend to, so I will not keep you two any longer. Please see them out."

In his bid for the Hokage position, he had already incurred a huge debt. Even if he used his position to solicit donations, it would take time. Hiruzen Sarutobi simply didn't have any money left.
"Tsk~ They really have no compassion at all."

Gin Uchiha, who had been summoned by the Anbu, stood in front of the Hokage Building, carrying two bags of stolen snacks, his face full of resentment, shaking his head and sighing incessantly.

Having said that, he turned and left this place of sorrow.

"I'll figure out how to handle the consultation fee, but I still have a question."

Following behind him, Senju Hisami frowned slightly, as if there was some unresolved mystery.
"what is the problem?"

Gin glanced back at Senju Hisana, raising an eyebrow curiously. This white-haired girl was always arrogant and would never easily ask him questions.

“I remember you shouldn’t be short of money, so why are you so fixated on these gold and silver things?”

ha?
You, who secretly hoards your spoils, what right do you have to talk to me?
"Don't look at me like that. I was just trying to supplement my family's income."

Senju Hisama's expression tightened upon sensing Uchiha Gin's undisguised mocking gaze, and she offered a rather weak explanation.

“I’m different from you. I have a whole family to support. That kid, Shengshu, just came back and is growing up, so he eats a lot.”

"what?"

Rope Tree, who was engrossed in eating, suddenly felt a chill down her spine. She raised her little head in confusion, her small face showing a great deal of bewilderment.
"Shengshu, have this for now. We'll go have a big meal when Auntie comes back."

Sitting opposite him, Tsunade, seeing her younger brother suddenly stop eating, assumed he hadn't eaten enough.

"Great!"

Although I didn't get to eat at my aunt's banquet, having a big meal at home seems pretty good too.

"Which eye of yours saw that I have money?"

Faced with Senju Hisami's unfounded accusations, Uchiha Gin angrily stopped, stuffed the snacks into his backpack, and turned his pockets, which were cleaner than his own face, inside out for the other person to see.

"Then where did all the consultation fees you collected go?"

Hisana Senju, who was traveling with him, was full of suspicion. When she was still in power, she had privately investigated Uchiha Gin's income and cash flow, and the huge sums of money he had collected for medical consultations had shocked her.
"Sigh, there's something I've never mentioned in the past ten years or so, and I don't want to mention it, but since you've asked, I won't hide it from you."

After staring at Senju Hisana, who was questioning him, for a long time, Uchiha Gin suddenly let out a long sigh with a look of regret.
"what?"

With a solemn expression, Uchiha Gin slowly pulled a thick little notebook from his robes.

"This is?"

Senju Hisama blinked in confusion, then subconsciously took the thing handed to her. It felt heavy in her hand; it was surprisingly substantial.

"See for yourself."

Uchiha Gin didn't answer, telling her to see for herself.
Filled with doubt, Senju Hisa opened the rather old-fashioned notebook in her hand, and the contents of the first page shocked her.
[In the first year of Konoha's reign, an orphanage was donated for 3500 million ryo to accommodate homeless orphans. Note: The orphanage construction project was undertaken by the Land of Waves Construction Engineering Co., Ltd.]

"you?"

Senju Hisa looked up in disbelief. She remembered clearly that at the beginning of Konoha's founding, a mysterious person had indeed funded the construction of the Konoha Orphanage.
At that time, she was still wondering which great philanthropist had performed such a noble act of doing good deeds anonymously.

"Keep reading."

[In the fourth year of Konoha's reign, the number of war orphans exceeded capacity, and orphanages were operating at full capacity. An additional 5000 million ryo was allocated to expand the orphanages. Note: The orphanage expansion and renovation project was contracted to the Land of Waves Construction Engineering Co., Ltd.]

[In the fifth year of Konoha's reign, to improve the working conditions of grassroots workers, several cafeterias and gyms were donated. Donation amount: ...]

[Konoha Seven Years.]

【Konoha.】

As the notebook was turned, one unknown act of kindness after another was revealed. Senju Hisama's expression changed from disbelief to deep suspicion, and finally to profound silence.
"It was you!"

Senju Hisama remembered most of the things recorded in it. At the time, he thought Konoha had encountered some foolish, rich patron, but he never expected that this person was right beside him.
"But how do you prove it?"

Closing the thick notebook, Senju Hisa knew she had to continue reading, but she knew she couldn't easily trust any man, especially one with the surname Uchiha.
"A gentleman is judged by deeds, not by heart."

Uchiha Gin gently shook his head, his expression completely calm.

"I'm not doing this to show off to anyone, nor am I seeking any praise." "You rascal!"

Senju Hisama's heart skipped a beat upon hearing this. A small object suddenly fell out of the notebook she was holding. Her gaze instinctively followed it; it was a carefully folded piece of paper.
"This again?"

“This is my treasure.”

treasure?

Looking at the light note in her hand, Senju Hishima's doubts reached their peak. What could it be that Uchiha Gin regarded as a treasure?

Slowly unfolding the yellowed note, a passage of childishly written words came into her view.

Thank you to the uncle who let us live in this warm, big house and eat hot meals. The candy he gave us yesterday was very sweet, and Nonoyu really liked it.

"."

This text, though somewhat illegible, completely shattered Senju Hisama's doubts. At that moment, all she wanted to do was slap herself hard.
She actually dared to doubt Uchiha Gin's good deeds; she's inhuman.

"Have you finished reading? Give it back to me when you're done."

Seeing Senju Hisana with her head down, seemingly lost in thought, Uchiha Gin calmly reached out his hand.

"I was wrong about you."

With a complicated expression, Senju Hisa carefully handed over the notebook and note.

"It's okay. I'm used to it."

After carefully putting the two items away, Uchiha Gin, his face serious, turned and left without saying anything more. Senju Hisami watched his retreating figure, her heart filled with mixed emotions.
"Don't worry, I will never owe you a penny of your consultation fee."

"Then I thank you on behalf of the children in the orphanage."

"Forehead"

Now I really have no choice but to pay, even if I have to borrow money.

Once a sufficient distance had been created, Uchiha Gin's serious expression suddenly relaxed, reverting to his usual lazy and irritating demeanor.

"Hmph~ When I pull out these two items, even if the Sage of Six Paths came, he would have to donate two tailed beasts to me with tears in his eyes."

Of course, this doesn't mean that Gin Uchiha is suspected of faking charity work. On the contrary, he did far more good deeds than recorded in his notebook, but those were simply not things he wanted to make public.

The most representative example is the usurious loan from Wave Country Construction Co., Ltd., with interest rates "as high as" 35%.

If it weren't for this high-interest loan that was practically given away for free, the establishment of Konoha might have been delayed for many more years, and the villagers would not have been able to live in new houses made of reinforced concrete.

"Ah~"

Just as he was starting to feel happy, Uchiha Gin remembered Onoki and his companion who had ambushed Senju Hisama, and couldn't help but sigh. He really had a life of constant toil; he had only had a few days of peace and quiet, and these guys were already causing trouble again.

War is not child's play; in the end, no matter the outcome, there will never be a true winner.

"Can't everyone sit down and eat barbecue together?"

Scratching his head in exasperation, Uchiha Gin decided to find a way to satisfy everyone and resolve the war.

"Right! What's the point of small-scale skirmishes? Why not just have a decisive battle to decide the outcome?"

With the idea popping into his mind, Gin Uchiha's gloom vanished, and he immediately walked home with a smile.

Meanwhile, a distraught Senju Hisa returned to the Senju clan's territory, where she was greeted with a grand banquet. To celebrate her return, the Senju clan had specially hired a top chef to prepare a delicious meal for her.

"Thank you all for your kind offer, but I really don't have an appetite right now."

Looking at the large table of exquisite dishes, Senju Hisajin showed absolutely no interest.
Having learned of Uchiha Gin's secret act of kindness, she is now reflecting on whether she was truly a qualified leader and whether the Senju clan she led had made any substantial contributions to the development of Konoha.

"That brat Hiruzen Sarutobi didn't give you any trouble, did he?"

Although Elder Senju, with his gaunt face, spoke with concern, Senju Hisa could clearly see the sinister glint in his eyes as he spoke.
"Don't worry, if he dares to say another word to you, I'll go to his door, point my finger at him, and yell at him to get justice for you."

Seeing that Senju Hishima remained silent, Elder Senju frowned, a deep arrogance appearing on his face.
The Senju Hisana in front of us is the village's strongest fighter. With her presence, even though the Senju clan is heavily in debt, it is still the largest clan in the village. Even the Third Hokage has to give them some respect.

"Thank you for your concern, Elder. The Third Generation did not make things difficult for me. I was just a little tired."

She took a deep look at the indignant elder. Only after shedding her patriarchal robes did she have the chance to see the ugly faces of these people who were abusing their power.

"In that case, you should get some rest, and we won't bother you any longer."

Noticing the impatience on Senju Hisama's face, the shrewd and experienced elder immediately ordered his subordinates to clear away the banquet, a sickeningly benevolent expression appearing on his face.

"But you must always remember that no matter what, the Senju clan will always be your strong support."

After the clansmen left, Senju Hisami's tense expression eased somewhat; she suddenly felt a deep, visceral weariness.

Does Konoha, which she swore to protect, really need the Senju clan?

"Sister-in-law! Sister-in-law!"

"Feast! Feast!"

Just as Senju Hisama was falling into self-doubt, two figures, one tall and one short, came running from afar. It was Tsunade, her face beaming with joy, and Nawaki, who was drooling behind her.

"Why are you here? How is Auntie?"

"Grandma's awake and she's preparing a big meal for you!"

Tsunade circled around Senju Hishima for a while, and finding that her aunt was indeed alright, she immediately smiled and replied...

"Eat a feast! Eat a feast!"

Rope Tree, standing to the side, raised its little fist, its eyes showing no joy at its aunt's return, only a longing for the feast.

"Then what are you waiting for? Go back and help!"

Looking at her family members' sincere faces, Senju Hishima felt a warmth in her heart. These were the treasures she should protect.

"It's okay, Sister Banzi is here too, she's getting ready with Grandma!"

Is itta-mata here too?

A warm glint appeared in Senju Hisama's eyes.
The three traveled together and soon arrived at the former clan chief's residence. Senju Hisama could smell the rich aroma of food from afar, and a rare smile appeared on her usually icy face.

"Hurry up, or the food will get cold."

Having said that, Senju Hisami had just stepped inside, before her foot even touched the floor, when she heard a conversation inside, though not loud, that was packed with information.
"What did you say? You have a child?"

"Huh? Didn't I tell you?" (End of Chapter)