Chapter 56 Broken Friendship and Hashirama's Depression

Uchiha Madara heard what Senju Hashirama said, and after a moment of silence, he responded:

"You have changed...Hashira Mama, one day, this will become the darkness of the village!"

Uchiha Madara's words were like a huge rock thrown into a calm lake, causing ripples.

A hint of complex emotions flashed across Hashirama Senju's eyes, but was quickly covered up by his firm determination.

"Madara, I know you misunderstood me. But everything I did was for the peace and tranquility of the village."

Senju Hashirama took a deep breath, trying to calm the waves in his heart.

"We once fought side by side against the enemies that threatened the village. Have you forgotten?"

Uchiha Madara sneered, with a hint of disdain in his eyes:

"Fighting side by side? Those days are long gone, and you now consider me your enemy."

"Now you have become a puppet of the village. You only know how to blindly guard those so-called rules and order."

Senju Hashirama remained silent...

Yu Xi slowly looked at Senju Hashirama, staring at him calmly and firmly, and then said casually:

"Hashirama, you are really wrong this time!"

Although her voice was not loud, every word seemed to carry a heavy weight, striking deeply into Hashirama Senju's heart.

"Madara, he just has his own unique beliefs and pursuits."

Yu Xi continued to speak softly, as if trying to wake up Hashirama Senju from some obsession.

"Everyone has their own beliefs and pursuits, which is perfectly normal."

“Is it really right to regard others as enemies just because of these differences, and even take away their precious lives?”

Yu Xi's words flowed into the depths of Senju Hashirama's heart like a clear spring, making him a little at a loss for a moment.

"Yuxi...what are you talking about?"

Senju Hashirama's expression gradually became extremely gloomy, and the vague warning in his expression became increasingly obvious.

She nodded slightly, as if in deep thought, and a flash of understanding flashed across her eyes, like a meteor streaking across the night sky, brief but shocking.

Her eyes were as firm as a rock as she stared directly at Senju Hashirama, like a sharp sword unsheathed, its edge fully revealed.

Then, the soft veil on her face was ruthlessly torn off, replaced by a cold and frosty expression of horror.

She spoke each word slowly, each word seemed to be squeezed out from between her teeth:

"Of course I know what I'm talking about! But there's no way I'm just going to stand by and watch you hurt my friend!"

The air seemed to freeze at this moment. Although her voice was not loud, it was like a cold blade that cut through the silent night sky.

There was determination and resolve in Yu Xi's eyes, as if she wanted to destroy all obstacles before her.

"If you still want to hurt Madara, I will kill you myself. Do you think you can beat me?"

There was a hint of contempt in her voice, as if she was looking at an unworthy opponent.

When Hashirama Senju heard these words, his body trembled violently, as if he was hit by an invisible force, and his forehead was instantly covered with cold sweat.

Beads of sweat slid down his cheeks and dripped onto the ground.

There was a crisp sound and his heart was beating wildly, as if it was going to jump out of his chest. The feeling of fear made it almost impossible for him to breathe.

He understood Yu Xi's strength, which was beyond the power of all mortals.

Even a ninja god like him couldn't compete with it.

He stared at Yu Xi quietly, with an unspeakable complex emotion flashing in the depths of his eyes.

Yuxi, she decided to teach him a profound lesson and make him understand his mistakes.

Her figure was like a flash of lightning that cut through the sky, and she instantly appeared in front of Hashirama Senju.

Senju Hashirama originally wanted to dodge, but Yu Xi's speed was too fast and he had no time to react.

Yu Xi's fist hit Senju Hashirama's chest hard, making a deafening noise.

Senju Hashirama only felt a powerful force surging into his body in an instant, as if he was hit by a huge mountain, and the whole person flew backwards violently.

He crashed into a big, sturdy tree, breaking several branches.

Senju Hashirama covered his chest and stood up with difficulty, his eyes full of shock.

Yu Xi didn't give him a chance to breathe and moved in front of him instantly.

A terrifying energy appeared on her finger, and she slowly raised it and pointed it at Hashirama Senju's forehead.

Senju Hashirama widened his eyes and looked at Yuxi's fingers, a strong fear surged in his heart.

This was the first time that Hashirama Senju felt the sense of death.

He knew that Yu Xi was serious. As long as she wanted to destroy him, he would probably have to stay here today.

At this moment, Uchiha Madara's voice suddenly sounded: "Yuxi, enough!"

Yu Xi paused for a moment and turned to look at Uchiha Madara.

Uchiha Madara's eyes revealed a complex emotion. He looked at Hashirama Senju, then at Yu Xi, his heart filled with helplessness and sadness.

He understood that this incident had brought his friendship with Hashirama to an end.

He took a deep breath and said to Senju Hashirama:

"Hassi La Ma, this is the last time I'm going to call you that. From now on, we are no longer friends."

After saying that, he turned and left, his back looking so lonely and resolute.

Senju Hashirama stood there, his heart filled with regret and self-blame.

He knew that he had really done something wrong this time. Not only did he hurt Yuxi, but he also lost Uchiha Madara, his friend of many years.

Yu Xi looked at Uchiha Madara who was leaving, and then looked at Senju Hashirama in front of him.

Finally, she retracted the energy from her fingers, turned and left without saying another word.

Senju Hashirama looked at Yuxi's resolute and determined back, and the pain in his heart was like being hit hard by a cold iron hammer, making it almost unbearable for him.

He felt that deep regret was like a vine, tightly wrapped around his heart, suffocating him and making it impossible for him to breathe.

He has always been too obsessed with his responsibilities and obligations to Konoha Village.

So that in the pursuit of peace and prosperity of the village.

He ignored the feelings of people around him and ignored those sincere and deep friendships.

Now, he has lost his best friend Uchiha Madara, the brother who once fought alongside him and protected the village together.

What made him even more heartbroken was that he had failed Yu Xi's expectations and trust in him, causing her to leave him with disappointment and pain.

"I am so stupid..."

Senju Hashirama muttered to himself, his voice low and trembling.

His heart was filled with self-blame and regret. He knew that the mistakes and faults he had committed could not be undone.

He can only try his best to make up for it and recover what has been lost.

So, Hashirama Senju took heavy steps and slowly walked towards the direction of Konoha Village.

He was in a very heavy mood and was immersed in pain and regret all day long, unable to extricate himself.

His figure looked lonely and desolate in the afterglow of the setting sun, as if the whole world had abandoned him.

Soon after, his body began to show signs of abnormality. The long period of depression and self-blame left him exhausted, and a serious illness quietly struck him.

His face was pale and his body was weak, even walking became extremely difficult for him.

Yuxi and Uchiha Madara came to a valley.

"Madara! Are you really planning to go that way alone?" Yuxi asked curiously.

"Ok!"

"I believe I will succeed, and thank you for saving me this time."

"Yuxi..."

"You don't have to help me..." Uchiha Madara said and turned and left.

As the sun sets, that lonely figure is left behind.

Yu Xi stared at Uchiha Madara's lonely back until it disappeared.