"Huh?"
"F-First, I-I didn't mean to."
After getting a good look at who had arrived, the young woman blushed and hurriedly apologized.
"It's all right. I was lost in thought just now and didn't notice you coming."
"Get up!"
Seeing the girl before him, Uchiha Madara's heart inexplicably skipped a beat. His face reddened, and he reached out, shaking his head.
"Th-thank you, First."
"I-I'm Kaori Yuhi. Did you come out for something, First?"
Kaori Yuhi looked at Uchiha Madara, her heart pounding wildly. Shyly, she reached out her delicate right hand and took the hand he offered.
When Kaori Yuhi's hand touched Uchiha Madara's, she felt her whole body grow weak and tingly. She nearly collapsed on the spot. She greatly admired the strong, especially an invincible powerhouse like him.
Although she was a member of the Yuhi Clan, she didn't like training. Even now, she had only reached Chunin level, which made her something of a failure for her age.
Especially in the Warring States period, surviving to that age was already no easy feat.
"Kaori Yuhi?"
"You're from the Yuhi Clan, right?"
"Your strength is a little lacking, though. You'll have to train harder."
"How will you protect yourself if you run into danger someday?"
This was Uchiha Madara's first time holding a girl's hand, so it was only natural that he felt something strange. He could clearly feel Kaori Yuhi's body trembling, but he asked in a feignedly calm voice.
"Mm, y-yes."
"You're right, First. I'll definitely train harder from now on."
Hearing Uchiha Madara say that, Kaori Yuhi blushed and lowered her head, speaking bashfully.
"Hashirama's always bragging about his kid. I have to have a son who's even more impressive than Fujima."
"Then let's see how Hashirama can keep acting so smug around me."