Itama Senju thought his tears were deeply moving.
But to Yanbai, Itama was laughing-and laughing wildly over his victory.
Drawing people into the dōjutsu space of Kaleidoscope of Moonlight was one of the unique abilities of Yanbai's Mangekyō Sharingan.
While sleeping in his coffin, Yanbai had relied on Black Zetsu for information about the outside world.
What Black Zetsu saw was indeed only the surface.
But Yanbai was not about to swallow Itama Senju's nonsense after a few words.
After years of navigating all sorts of people, Itama Senju had become a seasoned, award-worthy actor.
As Yanbai listened to Itama Senju's impassioned accusations, he kept recalling everything Itama Senju had done over the years.
Itama Senju was highly skilled at manipulation. Yanbai acknowledged that.
But Itama Senju had caused Kawarama's death. There was no denying it.
Even if Itama had not done it himself, his "persuasion" had increased the likelihood of it happening, ultimately leading to Kawarama's death.
Even if Itama denied it outright, Yanbai knew exactly what the truth was.
Yanbai would make Itama pay for what he had done!
Ever since childhood, Itama Senju had secretly competed with Senju Kawarama for things. Senju Kawarama was simply too easygoing to hold it against him.
Otherwise, Yanbai would never have sternly stopped Senju Kawarama when he wanted to introduce his women to his brothers.
Because Yanbai knew Itama Senju would definitely steal his women. He would not steal anyone else's-only Kawarama's.
And Itama Senju was no ordinary "other man." Kawarama, the "lawful spouse," was no match for him.
When Itama Senju confessed his feelings, Kawarama's women initially responded by telling him they belonged to Kawarama.
And what did Itama Senju do then?
Beg them to break up with Kawarama? Or humbly say he did not mind?
No!
Itama Senju simply