Over the New Year holidays.
The Princess Mausoleum at the Memorial Stone was bustling with visitors.
Many important figures from Konoha whom Yanbai did not know took turns bringing gifts to visit him.
During this time, little Sasuke and little Naruto also formed an inseparable bond.
It was unclear whether Uchiha Itachi had arranged it or his mother, Mikoto, had wanted to do it herself.
Mikoto brought the young Sasuke to visit Yanbai. When she saw little Naruto, who often sat in Yanbai's lap, she stayed with Sasuke.
She seemed to want Sasuke to become friends with Naruto.
Watching the two children love and torment each other brought more smiles to Yanbai's face.
Kushina sat off to one side with Mikoto, chatting about their children and everyday family matters.
Yanbai sat nearby, brewing tea and watching the scene with a smile.
Madara Uchiha never strayed far from Yanbai. Whatever Yanbai did, he quietly did too, always staying by his side.
As Yanbai watched the reincarnations of Indra and Asura, Madara Uchiha watched them as well.
It was a strange feeling.
Madara Uchiha knew that the child Mikoto had brought should count as his reincarnation.
And that brat of Kushina's was Hashirama's reincarnation.
Yet over these past few days, Madara Uchiha kept feeling that Naruto was not Hashirama Senju's reincarnation, but Yanbai's.
Unlike little Naruto, little Sasuke had been raised strong and sturdy.
Compared with Naruto, who was the same age, Sasuke looked a size bigger. Naruto was so scrawny that, unless they stood together, Sasuke gave the impression of being two years older.
In truth, when they stood together, they were about the same height.
But judging by appearances, Naruto was clearly the little brother.
In temperament, Sasuke was quiet and shy.
To put it nicely, Sasuke was well-behaved and