War and conflict was perhaps the fate of shinobi, but he was there to break that cycle.

Hashirama's hard work to break the cycle gave it fruits, and he finally funded the village, had people to protect, kids that could play in peace without killing eachother..

And yet, an emptiness was eating him since the last battle.. you were injured, and your health was slowly getting worse, he knew you were trying to play it cool, to act tough for the sake of the village and him, but that war did a number on you just like it did with many others.

Hashirama wants his loved ones to live and watch their village grow, to see their dream come true.. the fear of loosing another one this quick, while their dream just started was intense.

This is his dream, it was all he asked for, don't ever leave him.