I founded the "Bragging Cult" in Naruto.

Chapter 220 If you do not abandon me, I am willing to become your godfather.

Mito Uzumaki's question left Tatsuma completely at a loss for words. After all, he wasn't even a member of the Senju clan, so how could he represent them?

Some people mistake him for Senju, or even associate him with the Second Hokage, Tobirama Senju, which is completely a case of being deceived by appearances.

Tatsuma's superhuman strength and enormous chakra reserves did not come from innate talent, but were accumulated little by little by himself, and these were secrets known only to him.

As for his resemblance to Tobirama Senju in his childhood appearance and demeanor? It's because handsome people always have similarities. Since aesthetics are the same, it's perfectly normal for Tatsuma, who considers himself a handsome guy, to have some resemblance to Tobirama Senju.

Only ugly people can have all sorts of bizarre forms of ugliness.

His temperament stems partly from his rational nature, and partly from his innate talent for strategic thinking and planning, which makes him prefer contemplation.

When thinking, he unconsciously furrows his brows and purses his lips. Many people have this habit, but the combination of various similarities makes people believe that he is inseparable from Senju and even Tobirama Senju.

Furthermore, after moving into Tobirama Senju's house, Mito Uzumaki took care of her life, and the various clothes and accessories bearing the Senju clan crest, as well as the etiquette that Mito Uzumaki intentionally or unintentionally cultivated, all deepened this misunderstanding.

Six years ago, no one would have said that he was related to Tobirama Senju, because the two did not have many similarities at the time. However, after six years of development and training, he has been marked with the Senju lineage, and it has become increasingly clear.

Tatsuma never intentionally deepened others' misunderstandings. The only time he didn't directly deny it was because of Orochimaru's arrangement, which was done to ensure the mission went smoothly.

In fact, Chenma was somewhat relieved that he was an orphan after he transmigrated, which meant he didn't have to bear the pressure of having more relatives.

After a brief moment of thought, Tatsuma smiled and shook his head, saying, "Grandma Mito, you're joking. I'm not a member of the Senju, so how could I represent the Senju?"

Upon hearing this, Mito Uzumaki's expectant expression faded, replaced by a hint of regret, but ultimately a touch of reluctance. She pursed her lips and said:

"Tatsuma, I asked Hiruzen before and learned about your background. Your parents were from a small village nearby. When the village found you, your parents had already been killed."

You were probably too young to remember anything back then, and perhaps your parents didn't tell you many things, such as your family's origins?

Mito Uzumaki spoke somewhat unusually; she was usually poised and dignified, but now she seemed rather cautious. Seeing that Tatsuma didn't seem to mind or resist, she continued:

"Nearly forty years after Konoha was founded, it still cannot ascertain the household registration and ancestral home of all the villagers, let alone the surrounding small villages with more primitive forms. Perhaps your true background will be passed down to you by word of mouth by your parents after you are old enough to remember things."

Unlike the Uchiha and Hyuga clans, the Senju clan doesn't impose many restrictions on the movement of its members. Therefore, the Senju of the Forest may have spread throughout the Land of Fire, or even to other distant countries. And you, it's not impossible, are a member of the Senju of the Forest.

At this point, seeing that Tatsuma was about to speak, Mito Uzumaki raised her hand to stop him and continued, "Besides, what if you don't have Senju blood in your body?"

Tatsuma, do you know why the Senju clan is called the Senju of the Forest?

Upon hearing Mito Uzumaki's question, Tatsuma's attention was indeed diverted. After all, he was feeling dizzy and his head was too heavy to support multitasking.

Furthermore, Mito Uzumaki's question is quite interesting: why is the Senju clan called the Senju of the Forest?

But Mito Uzumaki didn't give Tatsuma time to think, and instead said to herself, "The Senju of the Forest and the true birth of the Senju clan are inseparable."

However, those histories are too distant, and I cannot know the real reason. I did ask my father before I met Hashirama.

My father's answer was that the ancestors of the Senju had lived in the forest for generations. Because each individual was stronger than ordinary people, they found it difficult to integrate into the common people who gathered in the walled village. They were afraid of the strong.

Later, some people began to worship power, went to the forest to contact them, and even proposed to join them and become like them. But because they were unfamiliar with them, the ancestors of the Thousand Hands did not accept these people.

Some of these people left in disappointment, while others stayed behind. They began to struggle to survive in the forest, but the dangers of the forest made it difficult for them to survive, so they involuntarily banded together again.

"If one pair of hands cannot resist the dangers of the forest, then ten pairs of hands, a hundred pairs of hands, a thousand pairs of hands will resist together." This is their philosophy. This amazing sight of individuals being weak but becoming strong through unity moved the ancestors of the Thousand Hands.

They, in turn, joined these weak but united people, and thus the original Senju clan came into being. Although they were two groups of people from very different backgrounds, they gradually became one family.

Later, due to the chaos of war in various places, more and more villages were destroyed, and more and more refugees fled into the forest. The Senju clan, which had already developed by then, did not refuse their joining.

They were not the Thousand Hands Clan, nor did they have the blood of the Thousand Hands flowing in their veins, yet they became part of the resistance against the forest and the evils of the world. The thousand hands in the forest formed the Thousand Hands Clan, and even began to use this as their surname.

Even without blood ties, one can become a member of the Senju clan, grow up, marry, and have children within the Senju community.

Gradually, the true and original ancestors of the Thousand Hands disappeared. Their powerful individual strength also became less dazzling with each generation. However, their unity was far more awe-inspiring than their individual strength.

Later, I also became a member of the Senju clan. After the village was established, Hashirama believed that the Senju clan originated from various places and should return to their respective places. The Senju are a united and protective clan and should not forget their original intentions.

Tobirama then carried out Hashirama's wishes, disbanded the Senju clan, revoked their surname, and allowed the Senju to fully integrate into the village, becoming the hands that guarded it.

Therefore, Tatsuma, regardless of whether you are a member of the Senju clan or not, whether you have Senju blood flowing in your veins or not, as long as you are willing to become a part of this united protection, then you can be a member of the Senju of the Forest.

After listening to Mito Uzumaki's "story," Tatsuma fell silent. He didn't know if the story was true or false. There must be more than one version of the Senju's origins.

If it were someone else, Mito Uzumaki might have given a completely different answer, but he found it hard to refuse at this moment, not because the Senju in Mito Uzumaki's story was so alluring.

Rather, it was because Tatsuma couldn't bear to see an old woman looking at him with such a bewildered yet earnest gaze. It was like being unable to refuse a promise made by your grandmother when she saw you off to your parents' car, her eyes brimming with tears as she said, "Remember to come back and visit when you have time."

Tatsuma's breathing became labored involuntarily as he suppressed the emotions stirred by Mito Uzumaki's gaze, but he failed several times.

Tatsuma looked up and met Mito Uzumaki's eyes, which had become somewhat small due to her drooping eyelids, and said, "Grandma Mito, if you don't mind, then you are my ancestor."

Upon hearing this, Mito Uzumaki's eyes brightened like those of a newborn infant, and her aged, loose lips curved into a smile. She took Tatsuma's hand, cradling his palm in one hand and patting the back of his hand with the other, murmuring, "Good, good, good."

Then Mito Uzumaki said very solemnly, "Tatsuma, Senju will not let you down, and I will not let you suffer any losses."

"Grandma Mito, you and my teacher have given me so much help."

Tatsuma shook his head, but Mito Uzumaki said very seriously, "No, Tsunade is your teacher, and I am also your family. What I mean is to make the Senju clan your helper."

"Senju doesn't have much strength left now, but she can still muster a fighting spirit in a critical moment. Also, after I'm gone, you must wait until Senju has helped you before you can help her, understand?"

Upon hearing Mito Uzumaki's words, Tatsuma nodded. He understood that Mito Uzumaki wanted him to become the representative of the Senju clan, not in a nominal sense like Tsunade, but in a de facto one.

Tatsuma doesn't need Senju's help right now, and Senju can't help Tatsuma either. He'll have to wait until the future, at least until a new generation of Senju grows up. That will be Tatsuma's real time to shine.

Seeing that Tatsuma did not refuse again, Mito Uzumaki understood that the boy must have understood her meaning. She then released Tatsuma's hand and said, "For the time to come, do whatever you need to do."

"I'll take care of the rest for you; you just need to wait."

"Yes, Grandma Mito."

Afterwards, Mito Uzumaki talked with Tatsuma about many things, including the Senju's past, the generational feud between the Senju and Uchiha clans, and the origins of the Senju and Uzumaki clans.

Mito Uzumaki even found a half-headband that Tobirama Senju had worn many years ago in her collection, and insisted that Tatsuma wear it to see.

If she hadn't been so lenient, Mito Uzumaki would have even wanted to "make up" Tatsuma's face. She even prepared Komachi Red for applying lip gloss, but ended up with a face full of regret.

Ultimately, Mito Uzumaki "let go" of Tatsuma, but it was only around midnight that Tsunade, disheveled, reeking of alcohol, and carrying her own foot glove, sneaked home, interrupting the "grandmother and grandson" interaction.

However, Mito Uzumaki was not angry. She even offered to let Tsunade stay out overnight if it got too late.

The next day, after finishing his morning exercise with Nawaki and having breakfast, Tatsuma went to the Hokage Building. He had already quit his job at Konoha Hospital yesterday, and since he didn't know where Orochimaru was, going to the Hokage Building was the best option.

Even if you can't meet Orochimaru, you can still gain more experience in handling administrative affairs in the Hokage's office.

In Mito Uzumaki's study, after sensing Tatsuma's departure, Mito found a large scroll, unrolled it, and began writing again from where she had stopped.

She promised not to let Chenma suffer any losses.

(End of this chapter)