Father Senju Tenpuku and younger brother Tenmei also returned home after special training. The two of them had to train every day, mainly because the younger brother Tenmei had been beaten up by other students at the Ninja Academy.
After learning the situation, Tsubasa realized that it was all because of him. Ever since he pretended to lose the fight with Kagami Uchiha at the Ninja Academy, he had dragged Kagami into a vortex of public opinion.
From that day on, opinions about Tsubasa at the Ninja Academy were divided into two extremes. The female students would always gather together, their cheeks flushed, to talk about Tsubasa, " Tsubasa- kun was only six years old when he fought against 11-year-old Kagami Uchiha. Although he lost this time, he was really brave and handsome!" "Yes, yes, and he was chosen by the First Hokage, Mirai definitely limitless." Their eyes sparkled with admiration, as if just mentioning Tsubasa's name could make them feel his unique, Sage charm.
The male students, however, had a completely different attitude. They always greeted Tsubasa with mocking smiles, commenting, "Hmph, I thought Tsubasa was so great, but he still lost to Kagami Uchiha." "So what if he was Hokage in by the Hokage? He overestimated himself and challenged his senior, and he's still a defeated opponent. He's like a clown, so ridiculous, hahaha." These harsh words spread freely throughout the campus.
Tsubasa's younger brother, Tenmei, had only recently entered the Ninja Academy and was filled with admiration for his older brother. At home, everyone praised Tsubasa's extraordinary talent, calling him the pride of the family. In Tenmei's eyes, Tsubasa was a highly regarded genius in the family, Hokage as a disciple by the Hokage, and carrying the family's high hopes. Tenmei had always secretly taken his brother as a role model, diligently studying Taijutsu and Ninjutsu. When he first heard those boys mocking his brother, his once clear eyes instantly filled with anger, and his small fists clenched tightly, his knuckles turning white from the force.
Tenmei was dismissed from school, he saw the boys who had been mocking his brother laughing at him. Without hesitation, he rushed over and shouted, "Stop laughing at my brother!" The boys were taken aback at first, then burst into laughter. One of the boys, who was slightly taller, sneered, "What, you little brat, you want to stand up for your brother?" Tenmei didn't back down at all and pounced on the boy, attacking with his still-childish fists. However, there were too many of them, and they quickly surrounded Tenmei. Fists and feet rained down on Tenmei, and he was knocked to the ground, but he stubbornly got up again and again, continuing to fight back. Tenmei was beaten black and blue, his body covered with footprints and bruises.
As evening fell, Tenmei, covered in bruises, limped home. His grandfather, seeing him like this, felt a pang of heartache, his eyes reddening. He quickly retrieved the best medicine from the pharmacy and gently applied it to Tenmei's wounds, muttering, "My dear child, how did this happen?" His mother, listening to Tenmei's story, wiped away tears and gently scolded him, "You child, why were you so impulsive? You're hurt now! Let them laugh at you however they want. You must strive to become stronger to protect your brother. Such thoughtless, impulsive behavior only hurts yourself and worries the family, understand?" But Tenmei gritted his teeth, remaining silent, his eyes still filled with stubbornness.
That night, lying on the tatami mat, Tenmei, though in excruciating pain from his wounds, was filled with thoughts of his older brother. He remembered his brother's resolute expression as he lay in the hospital bed, and the confident smile on his face when his brother, after Kamui and wreaking havoc on the house, was praised by the family. He secretly vowed to become stronger so that he could protect his brother and prevent others from mocking him again.
The next day, Tenmei got up early and went to his father, Senju Tenpuku, who was doing his morning exercises. He mustered his courage and said earnestly, "Father, I want to become stronger. I don't want to be bullied anymore, and I don't want to hear others laughing at my brother anymore. Can you give me special training?" Looking at his son's determined eyes, Senju Tenpuku felt both gratified and a little heartbroken. He nodded and agreed to Tenmei's request.
From then on, every afternoon after school, Senju Tenpuku would appear on time at the gate of the Ninja Academy. He wore a black ninja uniform and looked particularly imposing. The moment he saw his father, Tenmei's eyes would always sparkle with excitement, and he would immediately run to his father and go with him to the training grounds of Konoha.
On the training ground, Senju Tenpuku was very strict with Tenmei. "Concentrate! Control your Chakra precisely!" he shouted, instructing Tenmei loudly. Tenmei was covered in sweat, his face flushed red, and he tried his best to do as his father asked. He practiced throwing Shuriken again and again, and tried releasing Ninjutsu again and again. Although his arms ached and his body was exhausted, he never had a single thought of giving up.
During breaks, Tenmei would listen to his father talk about his older brother's training at the Senju Clan Compound, imagining his brother's rigorous training. He longed to be as excellent as his brother and gain his brother's approval. Senju Tenpuku, watching his son's focused expression, was filled with anticipation. He believed that with such special training, Tenmei would definitely become an excellent ninja and bring glory to the clan.
Tenmei and his father finished their special training early and returned home. His clothes were soaked with sweat. When he saw his ethereal older brother, Tsubasa, he couldn't help but snort and said, "Brother, you're back. Let me tell you, I'm training every day now. I'll get my revenge for your defeat and the mockery you suffered."
Tsubasa wore a gentle smile, a smile as refreshing as a spring breeze, instantly dispelling any gloom in one's heart. He said softly, "Then I must thank my dear brother."
Just then, Senju Ga hurried over and said to her son, Tenmei, "The whole family is waiting for you to start eating. Go wash up and come out to eat."
Soon, the family sat down around the dining table for dinner. The situation in Konoha became the focus of their conversation. Under Tobirama Senju's forceful reforms, Konoha had undergone a dramatic transformation, becoming harmonious and stable. Those clans that had secretly disrupted Konoha's peace were all brutally suppressed by Tobirama Senju with iron-fisted methods. Gradually, the major clans no longer focused on assassinations and infighting, but instead began to develop their own commercial industries. This was originally a good thing, but it brought a great impact to Konoha's original economic market, and suddenly, various commercial competition wars broke out fiercely in Konoha.
The family members all wore expressions of worry. Senju Tenpuku frowned, picking at his rice as he said, "The business competition outside is so fierce these days. Won't our family business be greatly affected? I've heard that many families are undercutting each other with all sorts of underhanded tactics."
Senju Tenpuku's wife, Senju Ga, sighed softly, "Yes, business at the shop has clearly declined recently. Many of our old customers have been snatched away by the new Uchiha Clan shops. I'm really worried about how we'll manage if this continues."