Chapter 5: Wars in the Warring States Period
"Brother, who were you talking to just now?" Tobirama asked as he approached his older brother, Hashirama, after Su Xiuyu had left.
"Brother, we have a major battle with the Uchiha clan tomorrow. You can't let yourself be deceived by them. The Uchiha are all evil," Tobirama said coldly.
"What are you even talking about? We've been fighting like this our whole lives, and sooner or later, we'll all end up dead on the battlefield. Is this the kind of life you want?" Hashirama frowned, looking at his younger brother. "Tobirama, you're my brother, and I refuse to believe that you'll always have such a narrow-minded view of the world."
Hashirama wanted to persuade Tobirama, but he knew his younger brother too well. Tobirama was precocious and had his own independent thoughts. Even when it came to their father, Senju Butsuma, Tobirama only pretended to obey. Hashirama had always known that his brother had his own ideas.
"Tobirama, believe me—I will create a peaceful world. The Senju and Uchiha will live together and put aside their past hatred," Hashirama declared with conviction.
Tobirama remained silent for a moment before sighing. "Brother, just get some rest. You'll be going to the battlefield tomorrow. Try not to die."
As he turned away, Tobirama felt helpless. His brother was an idiot—too idealistic for his own good. The only reason Tobirama even came back was to make sure Hashirama wasn't being manipulated by the Uchiha.
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The Next Day
The sun hung high in the sky, and the cold autumn wind cut across the faces of the warriors like blades.
"Uchiha Tajima, how have you been?"