Outside, where Muren and Bone Lord were, only a few seconds had passed before the Byakugan-wielding reincarnated clone in front of them opened his mouth, apparently said something, and vanished.
"..." Bone Lord pondered for a moment. "Did his lips say what I think they said?"
"Uh..." Muren hesitated. "Foolish little brother?"
Meanwhile, as the original traveled with the others, Tobirama suddenly frowned. He had just sensed something strange about Uchiha Gen. For an instant, the man had felt like a corpse, without the slightest trace of life.
After leaving Kumogakure, they and the squad dispatched by the Raikage had split into two groups. Although they shared the same destination, each group traveled on its own. They already disliked one another, after all. Forcing them together would probably make for anything but a peaceful journey.
Upon returning to reality, Uchiha Gen felt as though his mind was in complete disarray. Fortunately, the memories from these two experiences still seemed to be within the limits of what he could mentally endure.
Once he had sorted out everything in his head, Uchiha Gen noticed that Tobirama beside him seemed to be watching him out of the corner of his eye.
"..."
"Are you staring at me because I'm so handsome?" Uchiha Gen stroked his chin, admiring himself.
Tobirama: "..."
Hashirama burst out laughing. "Hahahaha!" This kid was far more entertaining than Madara.
A vein bulged on Tobirama's forehead. Wearing a thoroughly displeased expression beneath his mask, he turned his head away. The Uchiha really were a bunch of insufferable bastards!
Only after his laughter subsided did Hashirama compose himself. As though remembering something, he asked Uchiha Gen, "Once all this is over, what do you plan to do? Will you return to Konoha?"
"No."
"...I see." Hashirama was immediately disappointed. *So