Naruto: My Unique System

Chapter 191: This World Won't Spare Much Time for Sadness

If Tatsuma were living alone, he might have felt a bit panicked at this moment because he hadn't proactively realized that attending the funeral required appropriate attire. But living within the Senju clan compound, Mito, an elder who had seen countless things, had everything prepared for him, including a complete set of black clothes suitable for attending the funeral.

Not only did Mito prepare for Tatsuma, but she also arranged outfits for Nawaki, Tsunade, and even Kushina and Minato, who didn't reside within the clan compound, including her own attire.

In the past, Mito wouldn't attend funerals, but this time was different because among those being mourned, too many had once been considered her family.

Tatsuma put on the black clothes and joined the others. In the Senju clan compound, which was usually somewhat sparsely populated, there were now quite a few people gathered, all the Senju descendants who had been exempt from fighting were now assembled there.

In addition, there were many masked ninjas escorting Mito's procession. Mito was in excellent health. Not only could she make a trip to Konoha Cemetery, but even in times of crisis, if she was truly needed on the battlefield, this elderly woman could probably unleash astonishing power.

However, her status destined her to require a large number of guards whenever she was outside her own home. Tatsuma didn't know whether Mito liked or was accustomed to this kind of life, but he knew that regardless of her inner feelings, she would never express them. Because this elderly woman had long ceased to think about herself; everything in her heart revolved around the village and its people. She wouldn't demand anything for herself but would instead follow the village's needs and do what was required.

Therefore, even though she was surrounded by so many people for protection or surveillance, there was no hint of impatience on her face. Instead, she maintained her dignity and composure, engaging in quiet conversations with the elderly Senju clan members.

"Mito-sama, it's time," said a respectful ANBU member who approached Mito.

Mito nodded and released the hand of an elderly woman who looked almost as old but much more weathered. She stood up and said, "Everyone, let's not keep the departed waiting any longer. It's time to send them off."

Upon hearing this, the remaining Senju clan members nodded with sorrow and rose to their feet, spontaneously gathering behind Mito in formation.

Mito and Tsunade walked side by side at the front, followed by Nawaki and Tatsuma. This arrangement was specifically organized by Tsunade. Behind them were the remaining Senju clan members, along with Kushina and Minato.

The ANBU split into two teams. One team wore hoods over their masks, concealing their faces entirely, blending seamlessly into the procession. The other team remained hidden, employing their standard stealth tactics.

Refusing the offer of an ANBU member to hold an umbrella, Mito led the way into the light drizzle, leaving the Senju compound and heading towards the direction of the cemetery.

Upon arriving at the entrance of the cemetery, there were already numerous white flowers arranged there. Members of the Yamanaka clan were distributing flowers to those attending the funeral.

The ANBU did not obstruct the Yamanaka clan from distributing flowers. Mito chose a white chrysanthemum, and the others followed suit, taking only white chrysanthemums.

Upon entering the cemetery, Tatsuma noticed that there were already many people there. Some were from ninja clans, others were scattered civilian ninja, and there were also some civilians who had come simply to mourn.

They were all dressed in black, holding white flowers, awaiting the start of the funeral.

Tatsuma and the others arrived neither early nor late. They found a vacant spot and waited for a while. Hiruzen had already appeared. He was not wearing his iconic Hokage attire but rather dressed in black like everyone else.