"Ridiculous!"
Standing atop the carriage and observing the battle, Tobirama scolded him with displeasure. A Hokage was sparring in taijutsu with some unknown person.
But he knew his elder brother too well, so he could only choose to forgive him.
His brother must have gotten carried away. He'd let him have his fun first.
Watching the shinobi who had dismounted, he said, "Spread out and check the surrounding area for ambushes."
At Tobirama's command, the shinobi used the Body Flicker Technique to scatter in every direction, taking up positions in the grass and treetops.
Seeing that the defensive formation was in place, Tobirama silently pulled a Kunai marked with the Flying Thunder God seal from his ninja pouch, preparing to throw it and put an end to this farce.
The Kunai's cold gleam caught Danzo's eye, letting him clearly see Tobirama's every move.
Without drawing attention, he tapped Hiruzen on the shoulder.
Poke.
His hand was slapped away, so Danzo switched hands and tried again.
Poke.
Hiruzen, watching with great excitement, glanced at Danzo, who was poking him, and said in an annoyed whisper, "The taijutsu fight is getting good. Don't disrupt it."
Danzo jerked his chin toward Tobirama.
The Flying Thunder God seal came into view, and Hiruzen immediately understood. If they let Tobirama go ahead, this exciting taijutsu match would be over in an instant.
He grabbed Danzo and hopped down from the carriage, pleading with Tobirama, "Teacher."
Their pleas only caused Tobirama to hesitate for a moment.
The commotion on the carriage had also caught the attention of the others.
Naori lightly turned the short sword at her waist and nudged Kagami, who was leaning over the railing, then mouthed something to him.
Kagami caught on and made an "understood" gesture. He came up behind them and