Tobirama stood with his hands on his hips, watching rather helplessly as Hashirama mingled with the people of Kusagakure.
Danzo's words had not dispelled his wariness of Madara Uchiha. After giving Danzo a kunai that enhanced his sensory abilities, he had come to the area Danzo had marked out for Kusagakure.
His brother had built an entire village with a mere clap of his hands, yet faced with the enthusiastic Grass Ninja, he had stayed here playing "best friends" with them all day.
"Brother, it's time we left!"
Cupping his hands around his mouth, Tobirama shouted at Hashirama, who was surrounded by a crowd.
Hashirama was enjoying the same joy he had felt when Konoha was first founded. These people from Kusagakure were used to poverty. When had they ever lived in houses more luxurious than their leader's residence?
"Lord Hashirama, can we really pick whichever house we like?"
"Of course! Take your pick. They'll be your homes from now on. If there aren't enough, just tell me, and I'll build you some more!"
Hashirama laughed heartily amid the crowd, tirelessly answering the enthusiastic residents.
"Lord Hashirama, I love you!"
"Boohoo... Konoha's actually letting us live somewhere this nice. What were we even holding out for before? Boohoo..."
"From now on, I'm Konoha's loyal dog!"
"Wow! This house actually keeps the wind out!"
"Taiseki! Taiseki! Come on, let's be neighbors!"
"..."
A few dark lines appeared on Tobirama's forehead. He could barely contain his anger. There was a war on at the front, and his brother was still here celebrating with the people!
"Brother!"
Tobirama infused this shout with chakra.
His voice instantly drowned out Kusagakure's enthusiastic crowd, making Hashirama turn toward Tobirama, who had appeared there at some point.
"Tobirama?"
"It's time to go, Brother. Danzo's still waiting for