When Tobirama heard that Kana intended to paint something herself to present at the Princess's birthday banquet, he was a little surprised. He asked his Sister-in-law, "What is she planning to paint?"
"An imagined scene of the Sage of Six Paths preaching, she said." Mito smiled. "Lately, she's been fond of collecting accounts of the Sage of Six Paths. She even asked me to get some scriptures from the abbot of the Fire Temple."
"Scriptures? Those aren't easy to borrow. They guard them very carefully." Tobirama shook his head.
"That's why we need your help. She's finally found something else to focus on instead of thinking about ninja affairs. I think we ought to support her," Mito said.
"...That's true." After considering it, Tobirama decided to speak with the abbot of the Fire Temple. "Speaking of which, where is Kana?"
"She's still painting in her room. Would you like to take a look? I think her work has quite a bit of character." Mito was delighted that her daughter no longer concerned herself with ninja affairs. As long as she did not become a ninja, Mito was happy to see her pursue anything else.
Tobirama was rather curious. Mito's background had made her thoroughly familiar with aristocratic etiquette, including calligraphy and painting, and she had a discerning eye for both. Though Kana had received an aristocratic education since childhood, anything that earned Mito's praise was worth seeing.
So Tobirama went to Kana's room and asked whether he could come in. A moment later, Kana's assent came from inside.
Entering the room, Tobirama saw Kana set down what she was holding and bow to him. "Uncle Tobirama."
"There's no need for that between family." Tobirama waved a hand. His duties had kept him too busy to spend much time with Kana,