The Senju Clan, the Clan Leader's Residence.
"Father, about reconciling with the Uchiha Clan..." Hashirama Senju had lost count of how many times he had come to ask.
"Stop thinking about it, Hashirama. You should focus on your training for now and wait for your younger sister to return."
Butsuma Senju spoke coldly, his eyes fixed on the documents in his hands, with no intention of sparing Hashirama Senju a glance.
Hashirama Senju was no fool. He could not help saying, "You've been sending letters to the Uzumaki and the Hyuga lately..." Were you trying to enlist other clans against the Uchiha Clan?
"Shut up, Hashirama." Butsuma Senju finally looked up. "Until you're strong enough to stand on your own, these matters are none of your concern."
"But Yanbai..." Hashirama Senju could not help talking back.
Butsuma Senju stared at him coldly. "You're still far behind your younger sister. Now, get back to training!"
Father and son parted on bitter terms.
Scenes like this had played out countless times over the past few days.
In the end, Hashirama Senju stormed out of the Study.
Tobirama Senju had been waiting by the door. He followed his older brother, his face expressionless.
Tobirama Senju knew that Yanbai cared deeply about Hashirama. Until Yanbai returned, he would keep an eye on his older brother.
Before they knew it, the brothers had arrived, one behind the other, at the courtyard where Yanbai lived. The animals inside had their own natural habits, and even with Yanbai away, they were doing well.
"Brother..."
Tobirama Senju could not help reaching out to rest a hand on Hashirama Senju's shoulder.
Perhaps no one in the world understood Yanbai better than Tobirama Senju, aside from Yanbai himself. Tobirama Senju knew all too well why Yanbai had gone to the