"Is this the village my brother founded?"
Uchiha Izuna walked along the street, curiously looking around.
The prosperity of Konoha far exceeded his imagination…
"Wrong. It was my elder brother who built the village."
Senju Tobirama retorted without any politeness: "The Uchiha were defeated. You were forced to join."
If Uchiha Madara hadn't lost to my elder brother, how could the Uchiha clan possibly have agreed to join Konoha?
"If my brother hadn't agreed, your brother wouldn't have been able to build the village at all!"
Uchiha Izuna said dissatisfiedly.
"You're just deceiving yourself."
Senju Tobirama let out a disdainful snort. He couldn't be bothered to argue with a young man in his twenties.
This guy's actual age is even younger than Renya.
"Senju Tobirama, I think you're asking for a beating!"
Uchiha Izuna activated his Sharingan.
"I think the one asking for it is you." Senju Tobirama showed no weakness.
Seeing the two about to start fighting in the middle of the street, Renya stepped forward helplessly to stop them.
"Uncle, Izuna, can you two settle down for a bit?"
Ever since going out shopping with them, they had been arguing nonstop the whole way.
If he had known this would happen, he would've just gone to Danzo's house to sunbathe.
Going shopping with these two was nothing but trouble.
Senju Tobirama and Uchiha Izuna, for Renya's sake, stopped arguing.
Unfortunately, it didn't take long before they started bickering again.
Renya: …
Obviously, going out with them was a very wrong decision.
At first, Izuna had invited Renya to go out for a walk. He had just removed his bandages and hadn't yet seen the sights of Konoha.
Just as the two were about to leave, Senju Tobirama, worried about leaving Renya alone with Izuna, followed along.
That inherently evil Uchiha Izuna must not be allowed to take the chance to abduct his adopted son.
And so, the two had been arguing the entire way…
Renya had always thought Senju Tobirama was the quiet type.
But after meeting Uchiha Izuna, his speaking frequency clearly increased.
The two kept yapping endlessly, giving Renya a splitting headache.
Enemies are bound to meet—next time, he absolutely must not go out with them!
"Izuna, are you hungry?" Renya looked at the dango shop not far away and subconsciously swallowed. "Want me to buy you some desserts?"
It had really been a long time since he had sweets. He needed some to change things up.
"Sure." Uchiha Izuna smiled.
There were many things in the village he had never seen. If Senju Tobirama weren't tagging along, making it awkward for him to show it, he would've already tried all kinds of delicacies.
"Why didn't you ask me?" Senju Tobirama frowned in displeasure.
Why does this kid only ask Izuna? He is his adoptive father!
And that inherently evil Uchiha Izuna is just a clansman he's only met a few times.
Renya: …
This old man is really being unreasonable.
Doesn't he not like sweets?
That's why he didn't ask—but now he's upset.
"Old man, at your age you still eat sweets?" Uchiha Izuna said with a grin. "Aren't you afraid your teeth will get stuck and fall out?"
Mocking Tobirama a bit always made him feel refreshed.
"Pfft…"
Renya almost burst out laughing, but seeing Senju Tobirama's gloomy expression, he forced himself to hold it in.
He must not laugh—if he laughs, he's done for.
"Uncle, do you want some?"
Renya knew he couldn't play favorites, so he simply asked Tobirama.
Otherwise, that old man would definitely think he was biased.
He had expected Tobirama to refuse, but unexpectedly, he agreed.
"I'll eat!"
Perhaps wanting to compete with Uchiha Izuna, he agreed despite rarely eating such things before.
"You two wait here, I'll be right back."
After Renya left, Uchiha Izuna teased, "At your age, don't overdo it. If your teeth really fall out later, some people won't have the face to show themselves."
"Tch, no need for your concern." Senju Tobirama said calmly. "Some people never had the chance to eat good food before, so they should eat more in the future to make up for those regrets."
Uchiha Izuna: …
This guy is as infuriating as ever!
"You're right, but I'm still young—I have plenty of time." Uchiha Izuna shook his head with a hint of regret. "As for some people, they should take care of their bodies. Who knows, maybe one day they'll just be gone. Don't you think?"
Senju Tobirama: …
That inherently evil Uchiha Izuna is just as irritating as ever when he talks.
Renya could hear them bickering from far away.
Fortunately, bickering was just bickering—they knew their limits and wouldn't actually fight like in the past.
That could be considered a blessing in misfortune.
But from now on, peaceful days were probably over.
Looks like he'll have to go rely on Danzo.
If he hides at his good friend's house, he won't have to listen to their arguments anymore.
At this moment, Danzo, who was at home basking in the sun and enjoying rare peaceful time, suddenly felt a bad premonition.
He didn't even need to think to know—it must be someone thinking about him again.
"That guy Renya—whenever he comes looking for me, it's never anything good."
...
"So delicious!"
After taking a bite of dessert, Uchiha Izuna's eyes lit up.
He had never eaten something this delicious before.
But that was normal—during the Warring States period, there wasn't all this advanced food technology.
Senju Tobirama only took a small bite before stopping.
Perhaps due to age, he simply wasn't interested in such food.
Meanwhile, Renya and Izuna ate with great enjoyment.
"If it's good, eat more."
"Mm-hmm."
Renya bought a large pile of desserts, originally planning to take them home.
But before they even got back, Izuna had already finished them all by himself.
Senju Tobirama looked at his inexperienced behavior and helplessly shook his head.
"Pitiful fellow."
"Senju Tobirama, what do you mean?!"
Only then did Uchiha Izuna realize he had lost composure. He had been too busy enjoying the desserts and forgot about this guy.
Now that he reacted, it would be a lie to say he wasn't flustered.
He was really afraid Tobirama would say something humiliating.
Fortunately, Senju Tobirama said nothing more and simply walked ahead.
After all, Izuna's lack of experience was partly related to him.
He couldn't really say anything more.
"This guy…"
Uchiha Izuna stared at his back with a complicated expression.
Renya: ???
Weren't they arguing nonstop just now?
Why did things suddenly become quiet?
Wait… if this continues, are they going to reconcile?!
Impossible, absolutely impossible!
Renya was startled by his own sudden thought.
Given their personalities, it would already be good enough if they didn't fight.
How could they possibly let go of their hatred?
That's right—he must be overthinking.
Looks like the stress these past couple of days has been too much. He needs to go relax at Danzo's place.
These past few days, he had been constantly worried that the two might suddenly start fighting, staying by their side cautiously at all times.
With his nerves stretched so tight, it was only natural for the pressure to build up.
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