"Besides, he's so close to that girl Tsunade. You were far too hostile just now."
The First Hokage paused, looked at Uchiha Yan, and continued, "I used to think this kid was probably about as strong as I was in my prime."
"Now I can see I was wrong. I underestimated him."
"As he is now, he might actually be a fair bit stronger than I was at my peak."
"Even just out of respect for his strength, you shouldn't have given him that attitude."
"I've always thought your views on the Uchiha were too extreme."
After hearing that, the Second Hokage's face turned thunderous. He kept his lips pressed tightly together, not uttering a word.
Deep down, he already accepted his brother's reasoning.
He really had been rash this time.
But admitting there was something wrong with his attitude toward the Uchiha? Absolutely not.
That bunch of Uchiha produced nothing but lunatics.
That was the conclusion he had reached after years of research.
He just wasn't in the mood to argue about it right now.
Brother, can you get your paw off my shoulder while you lecture me?
I can barely hold on!
The Second Hokage roared inwardly.
He was already struggling to withstand Uchiha Yan's oppressive aura, yet the First Hokage kept carelessly clapping him on the shoulder. He had nearly knocked him flat on the ground, which would have been utterly humiliating.
Completely oblivious to his younger brother's predicament, the First Hokage smiled at Uchiha Yan instead. "Young Yan, my brother knows he was wrong. As his older brother, I'll apologize on his behalf. Could you withdraw that aura for now? It's pretty frightening."
Like I'd believe that!
Uchiha Yan rolled his eyes. Still, he withdrew the pressure, glanced at the Second Hokage, then turned back