Naruto: About the Fact That my Brother is Madara

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Before long, everyone gathered in the meeting room.

After listening to Kyosuke's account, the two brothers, Hashirama and Tobirama, finally understood the terrifying chaos engulfing the Land of Rain.

"So, it seems I was indeed wrong to stop the Hyūga clan," Hashirama reflected silently, guilt weighing on his mind.

Kyosuke glanced at the man with his distinct bowl haircut, now awash with regret, and inwardly sighed. Sometimes, this guy's thought process was truly incomprehensible.

Moreover, even though he had clearly won the battle, judging by their current conditions, it felt as if he was the one who had lost.

Within a mere half-hour, Hashirama was already lively and energetic again, while Kyosuke was still suffering from the aftereffects of overusing his ocular powers.

It was utterly baffling.

On the other hand, Tobirama's thoughts were vastly different from his elder brother's.

With the Tsukigakure Clan displaying such dominance, the Uchiha were bound to suffer devastating losses. At that point, the Senju could easily take control of the Land of Fire without lifting a finger.

As for how the Senju would deal with the enemy should the Uchiha fail, Tobirama didn't bother to consider it.

To him, the threat posed by the Uchiha far outweighed that of any unknown adversary.

If the two sides could destroy each other, that would be the ideal outcome.

This was the fundamental difference between him and Hashirama. It wasn't just a disparity in strength but also an unbridgeable gap in character and vision.

His reckless use of forbidden techniques such as Edo Tensei, his paranoid stance against the Uchiha, and his almost childish method of selecting the Third Hokage—all of these reflected his flaws.

To think that the criteria for Hokage succession boiled down to who was willing to die for the him—it was an absurd and capricious notion.

The result? The Third Hokage lacked the prestige necessary for his role, plunging Konoha into a fragmented state of power struggles.

Even Danzo, in his final moments, remained haunted by the events of that day. And this was just one of many such examples.

Even upon being revived through Edo Tensei, knowing full well that Uchiha Itachi had saved the shinobi world, Tobirama's first reaction upon hearing that Sasuke harbored hatred toward Konoha was to consider killing him.

In many ways, his stubbornness rivaled that of the Uchiha themselves. Moreover, his obstinacy left no room for outside advice or differing opinions.

Kyosuke, well aware of Tobirama's personality, had never held any expectations of him from the start.

"Now you understand, don't you?" Kyosuke coughed lightly, his gaze sincere as he addressed Hashirama. "I'd like to know, as the clan's young leader, how you intend to respond to a disaster that could engulf the entire Land of Fire."

"Elder Brother!" Tobirama immediately interjected, his voice sharp. "Don't be swayed by him. Don't forget what he's done before!"

Hashirama placed a firm hand on his brother's shoulder and silenced him with a stern look.

Tobirama, who had never seen his elder brother glare at him before, felt an unexpected pang of grievance in his heart.

Taking a deep breath, Hashirama rose from his chair, his expression solemn as he made his promise to the two: "I will do my best to persuade our father to send troops. The disasters of the Land of Fire shouldn't fall solely on the Uchiha to bear."

"And if Butsuma refuses?" Kyosuke asked. For once, he held back the words "that scum" out of respect for Hashirama's sincerity.

As he spoke, Kyosuke glanced at Tobirama, who stood nearby with a fierce glare, then subtly raised his chin, gesturing toward his companion.

Take a look—if you can't even convince your own brother, how do you plan to persuade someone as stubborn as Butsuma Senju?

From the main seat, Hyūga Tenjin frowned, thinking to himself that Kyosuke was pushing his luck a bit too far.

The fact that the Senju hadn't sent troops to ambush the Uchiha was already a generous move.

Expecting someone like Butsuma, that old relic, to send troops in assistance?

You might as well hope the enemy suddenly grows a conscience and decides to become monks in the Land of Fire's temples—it'd be more realistic.

And yet, in the very next moment, Hashirama's reply was like a resounding slap to his assumptions.

"If Father refuses," Hashirama said with a smile, looking earnestly at his friend, "then I will join the defense as an individual.

"When that time comes, I'll be counting on you."

"Brother!"

Ignoring his younger brother's protests, Hashirama was resolute this time. He was determined to rebuild the bonds of friendship.

In his eyes, only through such actions could the trust of the Uchiha be earned.

If uniting the two clans and making peace meant stepping down as the Senju's young leader, Hashirama was willing to do so, knowing that his younger brother Tobirama could take over.

"..."

Kyosuke silently stared at Hashirama, his expression seemingly shaken.

But in truth, his heart was utterly calm, even bordering on amusement.

The feud between the Senju and Uchiha could never be resolved through negotiation alone. For them to join forces, one side would have to take control over the other.

A great war was inevitable—it was only a matter of time.

And when that time came, the scale of the conflict would reach terrifying new heights.

Hashirama's personal involvement in the battle would only bolster his reputation, but it wouldn't change the Uchiha's overall stance toward their enemies.

As always, resolving such deep-seated conflicts would require a heavy-handed approach and a long period of time to erode the grudges that had lasted for generations.

What a sigh-worthy situation, Kyosuke thought, as he extended his right hand toward Hashirama.

"I look forward to the day we fight side by side."

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That evening, Kyosuke stayed at the Hyūga household.

Using his exhaustion as an excuse, he retired early to his room, preparing to use the Flying Thunder God Technique to meet with Yayoi.

Unexpectedly, before he could act, Yayoi herself appeared, wearing a thin shirt that clung lightly to her frame.

"Aren't you worried Tenjin will find out?" Kyosuke thought, surprised by her boldness. Could her influence have grown so much already?

To act this openly…

"Heh." Hyūga Yayoi let out a cold laugh, her expression laced with self-mockery. "He sent me here himself. Naturally, there's no reason to worry about being discovered."

As she spoke, she deliberately gestured to the thin shirt she was wearing.

How thin was it exactly?

Let's put it this way: with just a slight movement, Kyosuke could feel her entire body trembling.

That old bastard Tenjin Hyūga actually sent his disciple to do something like this.

It was clear that Yayoi had likely lost her position as the future head's wife of the family.

Kyosuke didn't know the exact reasons behind this change, but from the looks of it, she didn't seem inclined to explain either.

With a helpless shake of his head, the young man asked quietly, "How's the research going?"

When the topic turned to serious matters, a trace of subtle disappointment flashed across the woman's face.

She quickly composed herself, though, and began to speak about the results of her year-long research.

Currently, Yayoi has mastered highly advanced techniques in cell cultivation and transplantation.

She had even replaced the Ōtsutsuki cells within her body several times, hoping to use herself as a vessel to merge the bloodlines of the two clans.

Unfortunately, she hadn't yet realized the issue with her Byakugan, which meant no matter how many times she tried, she couldn't activate the Tenseigan.

Kyosuke had come this time with the intention of giving her some guidance.

He also planned to introduce her to the next phase of her research—cell cloning technology.

This was a massive project. Even with existing data to follow, it would take her years to fully comprehend it.

As for the Tenseigan, without the help of an "Energy vessel," its full awakening would be a long and arduous journey.

By the time she reached the level of "Ōtsutsuki Toneri," Kyosuke might have already unlocked the Rinnegan himself.

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