Izuna's Bloodshot Eyes

Senju Hashirama and Uchiha Madara simultaneously halted their flight, turning their heads and bodies around with expressions of tension and astonishment.

"It seems our thoughts are aligned, Senju Butsuma." The father of Madara and Izuna—the patriarch of the Uchiha clan—Uchiha Tajima, spoke first. His expression was grave, carrying a deep-seated hatred and loathing for the Senju.

Naturally, Izuna Uchiha, standing beside Uchiha Tajima, also looked toward Senju Butsuma and Senju Tobirama with a face full of solemnity and hatred, before adding:

"And Tobirama."

Eh? What was this situation? Izuna Uchiha seemed to loathe Senju Tobirama, treating him as a mortal enemy...

Senju Kyogawa felt a bit confused, but he quickly understood.

The Senju and Uchiha had harbored a long-standing grudge; it was not impossible that the two had seen each other on the battlefield or heard of one another's names.

So, does Izuna know that Kyogawa is actually "Senju Kyogawa"?

Senju Kyogawa could not help but wonder.

"Indeed, Uchiha Tajima..." Senju Butsuma replied, his tone equally brimming with hatred.

"And Izuna." Senju Tobirama likewise brought up Izuna Uchiha's name; it appeared that both of them regarded the other as an enemy worthy of their own capabilities.

But that was to be expected. The two were of similar age and both were formidable ninja born into two mutually hostile clans, so they would naturally view each other as rivals of equal standing.

Without another word, Uchiha Tajima activated his Three-Tomoe Sharingan—this was the first time Senju Kyogawa had ever seen the Sharingan.

The last time he had been pulled into an illusion by the Sharingan, he hadn't actually seen what the eyes looked like.

It had to be said, these eyes were worthy of being the Uchiha clan's unique bloodline limit; they were truly magnificent...

However, Senju Kyogawa did not know if he should step out now. The atmosphere was simply too tense...

Both sides finally made their move, almost at the exact same time.

Senju Kyogawa could not help but break into a cold sweat for both parties.

Two against two. Senju Butsuma and Uchiha Tajima were similar in strength, a fact both sides understood after several clashes; this was something even Senju Kyogawa was clear about.

If Senju Butsuma and Uchiha Tajima wanted to break the other's defensive line, they could only do so by causing the other to panic.

Realizing this, Senju Kyogawa's pupils constricted. He thought he might know what Senju Butsuma was about to do.

Two sharp weapons suddenly shot toward Senju Tobirama and Izuna Uchiha!

This was a strike launched by Uchiha Tajima and Senju Butsuma simultaneously, waiting only to see which child would be killed first.

Seeing this, Senju Kyogawa let out a cry of alarm and could not help but leap out, wanting to intercept the two weapons.

The next second, the two weapons aimed at Senju Tobirama and Izuna Uchiha were knocked down by two stones—it was Senju Hashirama and Uchiha Madara!

Senju Hashirama and Uchiha Madara's faces were pale and terrified; just a moment more, just a hair's breadth, and they would have lost another younger brother.

The Kunai, the sword, and the stones all sank into the river...

Senju Kyogawa could not help but heave a sigh of relief, but he soon found he could not smile.

Not to mention that his cry of alarm had already revealed his position, he had no way to hide anymore.

He was now completely exposed under the eyes of both parties.

"Kyogawa? Why are you here too!" Senju Hashirama's expression was one of shock upon discovering Kyogawa; he clearly hadn't told Kyogawa about this matter.

Meanwhile, Izuna Uchiha on the opposite side also wore a look of shock, his face revealing utter disbelief; clearly, he had not expected him to be a Senju.

Perhaps his father didn't tell him that Senju Butsuma actually had another child named Kyogawa? Senju Kyogawa thought, trying to find humor in his misery.

Uchiha Tajima's composure was clearly the best; he only paused for a moment before asking:

"Senju Butsuma, you have a fifth son?"

Well, it seemed this completely confirmed Senju Kyogawa's conjecture.

The Uchiha clan had no idea that Senju Butsuma had a young son named "Kyogawa."

Perhaps it was because Senju Kyogawa had once been regarded as a "monster"? Such things were, of course, a scandal...

Senju Kyogawa did not expect that he would still be able to let his mind wander in such a tense and grave situation.

However, Izuna on the other side did not seem to be doing very well...

Senju Kyogawa stared at Izuna carefully for a moment.

I have a feeling... Izuna's eyes have turned a bit red. Could it be from anger?