Laboratory.
"Tobirama-sama, who is this?"
Orochimaru, who was conducting research, looked at Uchiha Izuna behind Tobirama and asked in confusion.
Normally, aside from Renya-sensei and the First Hokage-sama, almost no one else would visit the laboratory.
Yet today, Tobirama-sama had brought someone else here, which was rather strange.
"No need to mind him." Senju Tobirama said. "I'm going to replace his eyes."
Hearing this, Orochimaru stepped aside and helped take out a pair of Sharingan.
"Hey, Senju Tobirama, you're not using this as an excuse for personal revenge, are you?"
Uchiha Izuna had come to the laboratory alone, and in a state where he couldn't see.
Without his brother and Renya-kun by his side, staying with Senju Tobirama really didn't feel safe.
Who knew whether the other party might tamper with something…
"Lie down."
Senju Tobirama didn't respond, instead signaling Izuna to lie on the operating table.
With Orochimaru's support, Uchiha Izuna lay down on the cold experimental table.
The feeling was very strange, like he was a guinea pig at someone's mercy.
If he had known, he should have had his brother and Renya-kun come along.
"Tobirama-sama, I'll assist."
Orochimaru wanted to help, but was refused by Senju Tobirama.
"No need."
Uchiha Izuna: "…"
It really felt like this guy was doing it on purpose!
Seeing this, Orochimaru simply watched quietly. He could tell.
Tobirama-sama and the young man in front of him didn't seem to have a good relationship.
Senju Tobirama didn't immediately begin the surgery, instead silently watching Izuna's nervous expression.
He quite liked seeing this guy flustered.
Right now, he must be overthinking, assuming Tobirama would take the opportunity to harm him.
"Hey, Senju Tobirama." Uchiha Izuna finally couldn't hold it in. "If you're going to do the surgery, then hurry up!"
He realized it—this inherently evil Senju Tobirama was deliberately messing with him!
Once he regained his sight, he definitely wouldn't let him off!
Senju Tobirama smiled and shook his head, then put on a white coat and mask, preparing for the operation.
Orochimaru took the initiative to inject Izuna with anesthesia.
In fact, Senju Tobirama hadn't planned to give him anesthesia…
For Senju Tobirama, replacing a pair of eyes was an easy task.
In no time, he completed the eye replacement surgery.
He carefully wrapped Izuna's eyes with bandages and gave detailed instructions.
"If you want to regain your sight, don't remove the bandages within three days. Also, avoid staying under sunlight for too long."
He didn't want Izuna to be careless with his eyes and end up having problems, only to come back and cause trouble for him again.
"I understand."
Uchiha Izuna sat up and, after hesitating for a moment, said thank you.
Senju Tobirama gave no response and instead instructed Orochimaru to escort him back.
"Senju Tobirama, wait!"
Uchiha Izuna called out to Tobirama, who was about to leave, and spoke in a low voice.
"Can you tell me what has happened over these years?"
He wasn't a fool. From his brother's youthful appearance and the ability to bring people back from the dead, he knew that the ninja world must have undergone tremendous changes.
Based on his understanding of his brother, those changes were most likely related to him!
Senju Tobirama stopped upon hearing this and turned to look at the young man with bandaged eyes.
With his hands in his pockets, he stared at Izuna for a moment before slowly speaking.
"Alright."
...
Thus, he explained everything in detail—from after Izuna's death, the Uchiha clan's defeat, Hashirama and Madara founding Konoha, their eventual split due to ideological differences, to the "Eye of the Moon" plan.
Uchiha Izuna fell into silence.
So much had happened to his brother after he was gone.
If he hadn't died, his brother wouldn't have had to pursue his ideals alone.
"That's enough. You can go back and rest now."
Senju Tobirama waved his hand, letting Orochimaru escort Izuna away. He himself hadn't done research for quite a long time.
Senju Hashirama's residence.
"Izuna-sama, we've arrived."
On the way, Orochimaru had learned that the young man before him was actually Uchiha Madara's long-deceased younger brother.
He had been completely shocked at the time.
So the Rinnegan actually had the ability to bring the dead back to life!
It seemed that when he returned to the laboratory, he would have to research how to cultivate the Rinnegan together with Tobirama-sensei.
Since they could cultivate the Mangekyō Sharingan, they should also be able to cultivate a pair of Rinnegan!
At that point, death would no longer exist.
"Alright, thank you for your trouble."
Uchiha Izuna smiled. He knew Orochimaru was Renya-kun's disciple, so his attitude toward him was naturally better.
"Izuna, you're back."
Uchiha Madara and Senju Hashirama stood at the doorway. Seeing Izuna being supported back by Orochimaru, they immediately stepped forward to greet him.
"Brother, I'm back."
"Izuna, go rest well. I've already prepared a room for you."
Senju Hashirama said with a smile.
Tsunade and Nawaki had both moved out, so there were plenty of empty rooms in the house.
When Izuna and Tobirama left, he and Madara had already gone to clean up a room.
"Mm."
Uchiha Izuna was clearly a bit unaccustomed to Senju Hashirama's enthusiasm.
Although he had learned the full story from Senju Tobirama, his memories still remained in the Warring States period.
After all, the hatred between the Uchiha and Senju clans wasn't so easy to let go.
"Orochimaru, do you want to stay for a meal?"
Senju Hashirama said to Orochimaru, who was standing at the door, "Renya is already preparing the food."
Hearing this, Orochimaru subconsciously swallowed, but thinking about researching the Rinnegan, he ultimately refused.
Food could be eaten anytime, but researching the Rinnegan was more important!
With that in mind, he turned and left.
"Tsk, his personality is completely different from Renya's."
Senju Hashirama watched his departing figure and said with emotion.
Or rather, all three of Renya's disciples had different personalities…
One liked to bury himself in research, one liked peeping into the women's bathhouse, and one was addicted to gambling and buried in debt.
At the dining table.
Uchiha Madara kept placing food into Izuna's bowl, and Uchiha Izuna couldn't stop praising the delicious dishes made by Renya.
"Renya-kun, I never expected your cooking skills to be this good!"
Such an outstanding clansman actually became Senju Tobirama's adopted son—it made him feel extremely uncomfortable.
Once the bandages on his eyes were removed, he would definitely go to the Uchiha clan.
He wanted to see which fool had allowed Renya to be adopted by Senju Tobirama!
"If Izuna likes it, then let Renya cook all three meals from now on."
Senju Hashirama said with a smile.
Since they all lived together, they could just have Tobirama come over to eat as well.
Renya might as well stop cooking at home and just come here to cook instead.
"I think that works."
Uchiha Madara nodded in agreement.
Renya: "…"
Wait, you guys just decided like that?
Did you even consider my feelings and uncle's feelings?!
I can't imagine what expression that old guy will have when he finds out he'll be eating together with Izuna!