Mito struggled to find the words.
Yanbai understood her concerns perfectly and said nothing.
Yanbai silently refilled Mito's tea.
The young Kushina stole cautious looks at Yanbai, wanting to look but not daring to stare.
At last, Mito Uzumaki could not help asking, "You and Madara, just what..."
"Sister-in-Law."
Yanbai gently cut her off, saying quietly, "You know, don't you? Big Brother must have told you that when I was very young, I spent a long time chasing him around like some kind of creep, trying to heal him."
"Yes..." Mito Uzumaki nodded. She had indeed heard about that.
When Hashirama Senju had mentioned it, Mito Uzumaki had taken particular note. At the time, she had suspected Yanbai had a brother complex.
But in fact, by then, Yanbai had already stopped pestering Hashirama Senju and turned his attention to Madara Uchiha.
"My special healing ability lets me copy the power of anyone I heal."
Yanbai said frankly, "I never healed you because I didn't want to copy your Uzumaki bloodline. I really like my silver hair, because it makes me feel a little closer to Tobirama. If I healed you, my hair could easily turn red."
Mito Uzumaki: "..."
"I'm a very despicable person. I'll use any means to get what I want," Yanbai continued. "At first, I pestered Big Brother for his abilities. I stopped later because I'd already obtained the Wood Release I wanted."
Mito Uzumaki stared blankly at Yanbai, her hands clenching and unclenching, over and over.
Mito had always thought Yanbai and Hashirama were brother and sister, which was why they possessed the same abilities.
She had never imagined this was the truth.
"I'm a Child of God. I know your futures better than you do," Yanbai continued. "I know who will stand at the pinnacle