Hashirama Senju had to handle the Tanzaku Clan's affairs himself.
Butsuma Senju had been nursing a headache lately over Senju Kawarama's womanizing fiasco.
Besides, as Butsuma Senju grew older, his physical condition and combat strength had already begun to decline.
Meanwhile, Hashirama Senju steadily built his reputation in battle, gradually becoming a Shinobi who could hold his own alongside Madara Uchiha.
Yanbai knew Hashirama Senju would soon inherit the position of Clan Leader. He simply didn't know whether Butsuma Senju would retire then or die.
In truth, Yanbai really wanted to accompany Hashirama Senju to the Tanzaku Clan.
But the whole family opposed the idea. Out of some consideration for their feelings, Yanbai continued staying home.
Hashirama Senju set off for the Tanzaku Clan.
Affairs at the Senju Clan's Clan Grounds remained incredibly busy.
Tobirama Senju could only research forbidden techniques in his spare time. The rest of his time went into managing the clan's internal affairs.
Itama Senju had to oversee battlefield coordination and combat arrangements.
Butsuma Senju took Senju Kawarama with him and began contacting the ninja clans of the girls Kawarama had wronged. They had to show sincerity in their apologies. If the other side accepted, the girl would marry into their family, and Senju Kawarama would deliver the betrothal gifts and fetch his bride.
Yanbai... stayed home eating, drinking, playing, and fooling chickens. Life was dull and monotonous.
Around the Qingming Festival, it rained for days on end.
This evening, the rain stopped, but because Yanbai lived high up, mist swirled around him as though he were among the clouds.
From the courtyard in the sky, Yanbai could hear water murmuring along the nearby mountainside.
His father and brothers were run off their feet. Even seeing them was difficult.
As for his eldest sister-in-law, Mito, she