Senju Fujima curled his lip. He hadn't done anything—if someone liked him, how was that his fault?
"And you say you did nothing wrong?"
"If you hadn't brought her back, how would things have turned out like this?"
"You must have given her too many hints along the way, or maybe a lot of your actions made her feel that she was important to you."
"Otherwise, why would she fall for you? And you still say you did nothing wrong?"
"If a son isn't taught properly, it's the father's fault. You brat, have I spoiled you too much?"
"Even if we handle this according to the solution you suggested, there'll still be plenty of problems afterward."
"The Uchiha Clan and the Sarutobi Clan getting engaged is something the entire village already knows about."
"If the people in the village learn about the plan you're discussing here, what will they think of the Sarutobi Clan?"
"I'm furious!"
Hashirama Senju pointed at Senju Fujima and gave him a thorough scolding. What worried him most was the public pressure the Sarutobi Clan would face within the village.
That kind of pressure was even greater than the pressure of battle. Once word spread throughout the village, they would be humiliated beyond measure.
"Looks like you really know your stuff, Dad?"
"But there isn't any other way now."
"Tie Kui even tried to kill herself over this."
"If we keep forcing her, something else might happen."
"So this matter has to be dealt with as soon as possible."
Senju Fujima looked at Hashirama Senju, the corners of his mouth lifting slightly as a mischievous glint flashed through his eyes.
Then he recalled Tie Kui's fiercely unyielding personality and silently shook his head.
"Sigh...!"
"You lot, honestly!"
Hashirama Senju shook his head. He had no idea