"Hmm!" Hashirama Senju shifted into a cross-legged position, his left hand supporting his right, and his right hand propping up his chin, looking deep in thought.
Faced with the speculation Kizaru had put forward, Madara Uchiha, his heart brimming with fury and killing intent, remained silent for a moment before reluctantly agreeing. "I will spare his life for the time being."
"As expected of Senior Madara, truly a man of great understanding!" Everyone enjoys a bit of flattery, and Kizaru said with a smile.
To Kizaru's praise, Madara Uchiha maintained an indifferent expression, turned around, and began walking toward the door.
After Madara Uchiha left, Kizaru and the brothers Hashirama and Tobirama did not disperse, but continued to chat while they ate and drank.
The conversation consisted mainly of Hashirama and Tobirama asking questions, with Kizaru providing the answers.
The three of them chatted until past ten o'clock before ending the meal and parting ways.
Walking out of the Senju Clan compound, Kizaru, who had consumed quite a bit of alcohol, was not drunk, though he carried the heavy scent of liquor on him.
To air himself out, Kizaru bought a pack of gum from a vending machine and strolled along the streets near his home while chewing.
The results of today's talk were quite good; judging by Madara Uchiha's reaction, Kizaru felt he had a high chance of bringing him into the fold of the Land of Light.
Consequently, Kizaru was in a great mood, a faint smile lingering on his face as he walked down the street with his hands in his pockets, leaning against the wall with a somewhat slouching gait.
Reaching the corner at the end of the street, Kizaru slowed his pace. It wasn't because anything was happening ahead, but because there were shops he