Kurama is My Friend

"Wen, go call Tobirama and Izuna over."

"Also, send someone to summon Fujima as well."

Madara Uchiha said this calmly.

"Yes, First Hokage."

In an instant, a black figure vanished from the Hokage Office.

"Lord Tobirama, the two First Hokages request your presence."

Just as Tobirama Senju was strolling down the street with Shizuka Sarutobi, an Anbu wearing a cat mask appeared before them and spoke respectfully.

"Hm? Does my brother have something on his mind?"

Tobirama Senju frowned. It was rare for him to have time to accompany Shizuka Sarutobi for a walk today, and now there was business to attend to. He asked indifferently.

"Reporting to Lord Tobirama, it seems to be regarding the Tailed Beasts. I am not privy to further details."

The Anbu replied hurriedly, though he did not know the truth; he had merely been sent by Wen Uchiha.

"Tailed Beasts?"

"Very well, I understand. I will head over immediately."

Upon hearing the Anbu's words, Tobirama Senju furrowed his brows, muttered to himself, and then nodded at the Anbu before him.

"Yes, Lord Tobirama."

"Swish...!"

Hearing Tobirama Senju's response, the Anbu nodded quickly and vanished on the spot.

"I'm sorry, Shizuka. My brother has something for me to do, so I can't accompany you today."

Tobirama Senju looked at Shizuka Sarutobi beside him with an apologetic expression and said helplessly.

"It's alright. I'm already very happy that you had time to come out for a walk with me today."

"Since your brother is calling for you, you should go quickly! I'll be fine."

"Go on!"

Shizuka Sarutobi looked at Tobirama Senju, her eyes crinkling into a smile; she remained as gentle and considerate as ever.

"Alright, then wander around for a bit. If nothing else comes up, I'll be back soon."

"Muah...!"

Tobirama Senju nodded slightly, planted a kiss on her forehead, and then vanished on the spot.

"There are so many people here! Honestly, my husband is so embarrassing."

Seeing Tobirama Senju kiss her in public, Shizuka Sarutobi's face turned bright red, and she quickly ran off.

Izuna Uchiha had also received the notification. He and Tobirama Senju were basically stationed at Root, but they had to take turns resting, so when one was off-duty, the other would remain at the Root headquarters.

Today was Izuna Uchiha's turn to guard the Root headquarters. After receiving the message from Wen Uchiha, he immediately vanished from his spot and headed toward the Hokage Office.

"Lord Fujima."

On Senju Fujima's side, an Anbu suddenly appeared and called out to him respectfully.

"Hm? What is it? Is something the matter?"

Senju Fujima had been playing with Kurama and Shizuka Uchiha when the Anbu appeared. He turned his head to look at him and asked in confusion.

"The two First Hokages request your presence. Please head over immediately."

The Anbu spoke quickly, stating his purpose.

"Oh?"

"Why are Dad and Uncle Madara calling for me?"

Upon hearing the Anbu's words, Senju Fujima was slightly stunned and muttered to himself.

"Understood, you may go."

"I'll be there right away."

Senju Fujima then waved his hand at the Anbu.

"Yes, Lord Fujima."

After speaking, the Anbu vanished on the spot.

"Shizuka, play by yourself for a while. Remember to ask for leave for me when class starts later; Dad has something for me to do."

After the Anbu left, Senju Fujima looked at Shizuka Uchiha and said.

"Mm, Fujima-kun, then you go ahead."

"I'll tell Teacher Irudi later."

Having spent a long time with Senju Fujima, Shizuka Uchiha was no longer as shy, and her speech was no longer stuttering; she had finally begun to act normally, and in her heart, she had already positioned herself as his woman, speaking with gentleness.

"Mm-hmm."

"Kurama, let's go."

Senju Fujima looked at Shizuka Uchiha with a faint smile, then grabbed the Nine-Tails and vanished from the spot.

"Damn it...!"

"Kid, I don't want to see those two perverts...!"

Upon hearing that he was going to see Madara Uchiha and Hashirama Senju, the Nine-Tails resisted instinctively, but before he could finish his shout, he had already been whisked away by Senju Fujima.

"Snap...!"

In an instant, Senju Fujima appeared directly inside the office. He had long since placed a technique formula here, making travel back and forth extremely convenient; he arrived in the Hokage Office in the blink of an eye.

"...vert!"

The last word of the Nine-Tails' unfinished sentence carried over, though fortunately, the entire phrase did not.

"Yo? Back so soon? So you've placed technique formulas inside the office. I must say, kid, why do you carve those formulas everywhere?"

Seeing Senju Fujima arrive, Madara Uchiha smiled slightly. For some reason, he felt a sense of closeness whenever he saw Fujima, almost as if he were his own son.

"Hehe! Uncle Madara, you really shouldn't say that. I've set up technique formulas all over Konoha. I can go wherever I want; isn't that convenient? Haha!"

Hearing Madara Uchiha's words, Senju Fujima chuckled, then kicked his right foot back, causing a wooden stool to manifest behind him, and sat down with a thud.

"Knock, knock, knock...!"

At that moment, a knocking sound came from outside the door.

"Come in!"

Hashirama Senju quickly called out toward the door.

"Creeeak...!"

In an instant, the office door swung open, and Izuna Uchiha and Tobirama Senju walked in.

"Have a seat."

Hashirama Senju waved his hand, and two wooden stools appeared in front of the desk.

"Big Brother, is something the matter?"

"Brother, why did you call for me?"

Tobirama Senju and Izuna Uchiha sat down quickly, looking at them and asking with confusion.

"Yeah! Dad, what kind of medicine are you two brewing in that gourd? Speak up! Why did you call us here?"

"You know I was still in the middle of class!"

Senju Fujima was also somewhat puzzled, looking at the two of them and asking.

"Hm?"

"The Nine-Tails?"

"Fujima, why did you let the Nine-Tails out?"

They hadn't noticed at first, but at this moment, all four people present realized that what Senju Fujima was holding was actually the Nine-Tails. This left all four of them somewhat shocked.

"Hehe! No, this is just a tiny bit of Kurama's chakra. He's already my friend, so naturally, I can't always keep him cooped up."

"Kurama is very obedient and won't cause any trouble, so don't worry, hehe!"

Senju Fujima, however, didn't think much of it, looking at the four people present with a grin.

"A friend?"

"Kurama?"

Madara Uchiha and the other three looked at each other, finding it hard to believe.

"Hmph."

Hearing Senju Fujima say this, the Nine-Tails turned his head and snorted coldly, though he felt a warmth in his heart upon hearing him call them friends.

"Hehe, hahaha...!"

"As expected of my son, not bad, not bad at all."