I founded the "Bragging Cult" in Naruto.

Chapter 522 If you can't even be aware of your troubles, wouldn't you be happier in this life?

"Tatsuma, thank you so much for giving up so many houses to serve as temporary shelters. Otherwise, I really wouldn't know what to do."

Inside the Senju clan's territory, Nono, dressed in a nun's habit, said gratefully, "The Ninja War has only been going on for less than half a year, and each village has lost thousands of ninjas. At the same time, a large number of orphans, the elderly, and children have emerged, as well as some wounded and cruel people who have completely lost their ability to take care of themselves."

If we wait until the war ends, perhaps many ninjas will help support and adopt the elderly and children of their comrades. But the war is not over yet, so they can only be temporarily placed in welfare homes, hospitals and other places.

The orphanage simply couldn't accommodate the sudden influx of war victims. Tatsuma built many houses, but there wasn't enough land.

As for allowing these people who are unable or unable to care for themselves to live in their original houses, Konoha would need to allocate more manpower to take care of them, and there simply isn't the right situation right now.

Within Konoha Village, the only large, habitable open space left is the Senju clan's territory, which now only has two households remaining. Tatsuma proposed to the village that he inherit these "legacy" properties that do not belong to him in stages, and the village quickly approved it.

Thus, the Senju clan's territory is now showing signs of prosperity again, and they are all children who are gradually moving into these brand-new wooden houses under the arrangement of the ninjas.

Chenma shook his head and said, "The conditions here are also quite basic, with inconvenient water and electricity. I hope these children can adapt."

Wood Release can quickly repair or even rebuild buildings, but it can't provide complete water and electricity facilities. Life is certainly possible, but it's not very comfortable or convenient.

Nonou sighed and said, "This is the only way for the time being."

Tatsuma replied, "At least here, they don't have to worry about getting hurt or sick."

Hearing Tatsuma's words, Nonou also put away her worries and smiled knowingly, showing great respect.

After suppressing her smile, Nonou still asked, "Won't this cause you any trouble? After all, this is the Senju clan's territory, and it's strange to have so many children living here."

"Isn't this the very meaning of the Senju? And they don't have the discontent you're worried about; they've even gone to buy food, clothes, bedding, and the like."

Tatsuma was referring to the descendants of the Senju clan. He did not hide the fact that he had temporarily "inherited the estate," and several elders among the Senju clan quickly found him.

At first, Chenma thought he would have to spend a lot of time persuading them, but they immediately asked if he could help, and even listed all the people in their family who could help, including their cats and dogs.

Tsunade, who was still on her way back to Konoha, even told Tatsuma where she hid her money. Having quit gambling for six or seven years and having a stable income every year, Tsunade's savings were quite considerable.

It should be enough to last for a while, but Chenma hasn't used that money yet. The village has already allocated some funds urgently, so things aren't too difficult right now.

"We have guests."

As the two strolled through the Senju clan's territory, occasionally using ninjutsu to amuse the children, Tatsuma suddenly stood up, looked towards the outer perimeter of the Senju clan's territory, and said to Nonou, "You keep an eye on things for a while."

"Okay, you can go ahead and get busy."

Nonou nodded; it was her duty, and Tatsuma was just helping out.

Upon arriving at the area connecting to the main road, Tatsuma saw a group of people wearing Uchiha fans walking towards them. Tatsuma stepped forward and addressed the group, led by a heavily pregnant woman:

"Misaka-senpai, it's been a long time."

The person who came was Uchiha Fugaku's wife, Uchiha Mikoto. Tatsuma wasn't very familiar with her, so it would be a bit strange to call her by her first name or address her as "Madam." Therefore, he simply followed ninja etiquette and called her "senpai" directly.

Mikoto nodded and said, "It's been a long time, Tatsuma-kun."

Tatsuma nodded to the others as well. He was even less familiar with these people, as they weren't even ninjas. Tatsuma gestured for everyone to enter the Senju clan's territory. Mikoto followed and explained:

"Because many ninjas in the clan have gone to the battlefield, the clan's consumption of living supplies has been much less than before, and there is a lot of surplus. I think you might need it."

After all, procuring large quantities of supplies is much more troublesome and time-consuming than in peacetime. I hope Tatsuma-kun won't mind me making this decision on my own.

"Thank you so much, Mikoto-senpai."

Tatsuma did not refuse. What Mikoto said was true. It was possible to purchase them now, but in small quantities. If they went to the terminal station, that is, the vendors, it would be much more expensive, and they would have to "sweep up" the goods, which would affect the normal life rhythm of other villagers.

Great ninja clans like the Uchiha have direct access to supplies, and many are even self-sufficient, so their supply is plentiful and guaranteed.

Moreover, Mikoto's attitude was also very appropriate; she didn't act superior just because she was a "contributor." Naturally, Tatsuma didn't mind giving the Uchiha a chance to "bribe" her.

"It is also the Uchiha's wish to do something for the village."

Mikoto smiled, and perhaps because of her pregnancy, she radiated a kind of glow that was refreshing and pleasant.

Tatsuma glanced at Mikoto's belly, then asked, "Mikoto-senpai, your due date shouldn't be far off, right?"

"There's still about a month left."

Mikoto touched her belly. She had just found out she was pregnant when the war broke out. Fugaku didn't stay with her for long before heading to the front lines.

Tatsuma said, "That's perfect. By then, the rotation work on the front lines should be completed, and Fugaku-senpai can return to the village without missing his son's birth."

"Thank you for your blessing, Mr. Chenma."

Mikoto gave a polite smile, and Tatsuma was stunned for a moment before he realized what Mikoto meant by her blessing.

It might not make much difference whether someone has a son or a daughter, but Mikoto is, after all, the wife of the Uchiha clan leader. If her first child is a son, it would be a good thing for the entire Uchiha clan.

"Stop the water!"

At this moment, everyone arrived at the rebuilt living area. Tatsuma waved to Shisui, who was helping out not far away.

Shisui looked up, then trotted over, calling out to Sadaharu, who was stretching out and lying across the legs of the three little girls. Sadaharu landed, raised its tail high, and walked over with elegant cat steps, though its plump body swayed back and forth, making it look somewhat comical.

"Uncle Tatsuma, Lady Mikoto."

Upon approaching, Shisui bowed neatly. Tatsuma ruffled his curly hair and said, "Take everyone to distribute the supplies."

"OK."

Shisui nodded, then walked to the Uchiha clan members behind him and began his "guide" work with great politeness.

Mikoto looked at Shisui with a maternal smile and said, "This must be Lord Kagami's descendant, right? He's so sensible and adorable. I hope my child will be like that too."

Tatsuma smiled and brushed it off without responding, as this topic was difficult to discuss. He continued leading Mikoto toward his residence, saying, "Mikoto-senpai, let's have dinner here."

My teacher, and Kushina and the others, should arrive at the village later.

"Yeah?"

Upon hearing Kushina's name, Mikoto's eyes lit up, but she still said reservedly, "Wouldn't that be too much trouble for you?"

"You've helped us so much, if I don't treat you well, it will damage my and my teacher's reputation. Please, Mikoto-senpai, give me some face."

"No need to say that. Then I'll take my leave."

Tatsuma brought Mikoto to Tsunade's residence, as it was more suitable for receiving guests. However, as soon as the tea was brewed, Tatsuma stood up and said:

"Mikoto-senpai, please have a seat for a moment. The Senju people are back, and I'll go over and explain."

Mikoto, who had just taken a sip of tea, paused for a moment, then realized what was happening and said, "I'll go over too."

"No need, it's nothing."

Chenma waved his hand, then transformed into a silver light and disappeared, instantly arriving at the newly built living area. Looking at the two distinct groups of people, and seeing them clutching their weapons as if they were holding vegetables, fruits, and grains, Chenma shook his head helplessly.

He then went between the two groups and said to the old man who was the leader of one group, who had almost lost all his teeth but still looked like a warrior, "Senior Tanima, the Uchiha people have come to donate supplies."

After saying that, he turned his head and gave an apologetic smile, then said in a drafty, poorly enunciated voice, "But they are Uchiha."

Those few words made his stance clear. Tatsuma turned back and patiently said, "Senior Tanima, if you think about it this way, the Uchiha clan will have to curry favor with us now, isn't that a good thing?"

Strangely, only the Senju clan heard Tatsuma's words clearly, while the Uchiha, who were only a few steps behind him, couldn't hear anything at all.

But the Senju clan member was unaware of this. The messy eyebrows twitched, and then the hostility on his face instantly turned into a hearty smile. He nodded and suddenly found these Uchiha much more pleasing to the eye.

Tatsuma turned around and said, "I'm sorry, but let's not let this little incident spoil everyone's mood today. Besides, there are so many children here; let's not let the next generation know about past misunderstandings, shall we?"

Tanima nodded, accepting Tatsuma's explanation. The Uchiha clan had come with the mission of "pleasing Tatsuma" to some extent, and seeing that Tatsuma had lowered his stance and offered a way out, they naturally accepted it.

Tatsuma quickly pulled Rope Tree away from the group of children, who was showing off various fancy fitness moves, and asked him to look after her. He then went back to chat with Mikoto, since he couldn't just leave her there.

By evening, Tsunade and the others finally returned, which relieved Tatsuma. After all, he had almost finished sharing his parenting tips, and this was the only topic he could talk about with Mikoto.

Fortunately, having experienced two childhoods and adolescences, he still had some knowledge. Tsunade and Kushina took over, while he, Minato, Orochimaru, and the others slipped away.

Jiraiya seemed to still be reporting for duty and it was uncertain whether he could make it over. The three of them chatted happily, sharing their experiences on the battlefield and also visiting the newly built living quarters.

Orochimaru looked at these bewildered children, who at most showed a little sadness and fear, and said with a complicated expression, "To experience this at such an age, before you truly understand sadness, is perhaps a good thing?"

Minato sighed and said, "But at this age, they can't even retain memories of their parents, and they won't be able to cherish those memories in the future. What a pity that is."

Orochimaru shook his head, casually picked up a child as he strolled by, and said, "Look at those empty, lifeless eyes. The content in their eyes is less than what's reflected in their lenses. Ignorance is such a blissful thing."

Tatsuma paused for a moment; the child in Orochimaru's arms looked somewhat familiar.

Before he could react, Orochimaru tapped the little boy's forehead and said, "Right? A life without problems or answers must be very easy, right?"

The boy was stunned for a long time before shaking his head. He then adjusted his loose glasses and said, "No, I'm very nervous. I don't know what kind of person I am, and it makes me feel like I'm being pricked by needles."

Then, he looked at Orochimaru and asked, "What kind of person am I?"

Orochimaru was taken aback, as if he hadn't expected the little boy to be so uncooperative, but he still replied, "No one is supposed to be a certain way, only what they will become."

Ultimately, what kind of person you become depends on what you want to do and what you do. The answer to this question is in your own hands, and however you answer it, it will be a crucial element in shaping your future self.

The boy opened his mouth, bewildered, and asked again, "What about my past? I've forgotten everything. I remember. I used to remember."

"The past? The past was a game of deduction. You found one clue, then another, and so on, gradually weaving everything together. That's the past. What do you remember now? Clues from the past?"

Orochimaru's tone unconsciously became serious. The boy remained bewildered. Then, he looked in Tatsuma's direction and said, "I remember calling him 'Dad'."

Orochimaru: ?!

Minato: ?!

(End of this chapter)