Upon learning that the Senju and Uchiha were about to engage in their final decisive battle, Masahiko was thrilled.
He packed his things early and waited for Tobirama to come trick him into going to the Senju Clan, as usual.
To his surprise, a week passed, and Masahiko realized he had been flattering himself...
Tobirama doesn't know how strong his Second Grandfather is now. It's normal that he didn't come looking for me... Masahiko could only comfort his narcissistic heart this way.
After waiting another three days, Masahiko finally gave up on waiting for an invitation.
"I'd better go myself..."
Masahiko bid farewell to his grandnephew and three disciples, then headed for the Senju Clan once more.
This time, however, he refused to let his three disciples follow him. There would be no place for them to gain combat experience in the final battle. Against the current Hashirama and Madara, Masahiko would have no time to protect them.
When he arrived at the Senju Clan, the Senju guards were already familiar with Masahiko's face and did not stop him. Masahiko headed straight for the Clan Head's Main Hall. He could sense that both Hashirama and Tobirama were inside.
The moment he entered, Masahiko asked, "Tobirama, I heard you're going to war with the Uchiha again. Why didn't you come find your Second Grandfather?"
Tobirama did not speak, but Hashirama did. "Second Grandfather, who said we're going to war with the Uchiha? I just sent them a Ceasefire Agreement!"
Masahiko froze and carefully examined Tobirama. The air seemed to solidify until Tobirama grew uncomfortable under his stare, and only then did Masahiko continue.
"So it really is Tobirama... You sent a Ceasefire Agreement without attaching his head. How could Uchiha Madara possibly agree?" Masahiko said with a smile.
Tobirama: "..."
Hashirama