"Actually, during the Warring States period, the Uzumaki Clan and the Senju Clan were very close, often helping the Senju against the Uchiha."
Perhaps to prove a point, a Hyuga Clan Jonin mentioned these past events, not forgetting to throw a taunting glance at the Uchiha Jonin.
Unfortunately for him, the Uchiha Jonin didn't even acknowledge it. Instead, he crossed his arms and smirked.
"The Uzumaki Clan was simply afraid of the Senju, which is why they chose to establish their own nation. Do you really think they would join Konoha?"
"...."
What the heck!
Why did it come back to the Senju Clan again?
Xin couldn't help but admire this straightforward Uchiha guy. Couldn't he have been a little more subtle?
Especially since Nawaki was still right there.
Though the Senju Clan was now a thing of the past, Nawaki was still a direct descendant of the Senju.
"Ahem, alright, this isn't something we should be discussing right now. Let's head to the camp," said Yūhi Shinku, one of the more senior members present, giving a discreet look to the Hyuga Jonin.
Don't stir up trouble during wartime everyone knows you don't get along with the Uchiha!
The Uchiha are known for their intense personalities; why provoke them unnecessarily?
Now look, you've dragged the Senju Clan into this as well.
Taking Shinku's hint, the Hyuga Jonin finally quieted down.
Xin and Minato were laughing so hard their stomachs hurt, while Nawaki looked utterly dejected.
"Aren't the Senju and Uzumaki clans distant relatives? With such a good relationship, why would the Uzumaki Clan avoid the Senju Clan?" Nawaki asked, confused.
This wasn't what he had always heard growing up.
Hearing this, Xin gave Nawaki a sympathetic look.
"For that, you'll need to ask your great-uncle what he did to help," Xin replied. "Great-uncle?"
Nawaki was puzzled. His great-uncle didn't seem to have any bad blood with the Uzumaki Clan.
Besides, the Uzumaki Clan had long since moved to the islands of the Land of Whirlpools. After Konoha was established, they set up their own country there.
At that time, the leader of Konoha was Hashirama Senju, so it shouldn't have anything to do with Tobirama Senju.
"What's this got to do with my great-uncle?"
"Your great-uncle was ruthless enough to be hard on his own people, let alone the Uzumaki Clan."
"And besides, your Senju Clan had its eyes on the Uzumaki women, but none of you ever married into their clan. Over time, it was inevitable that the Uzumaki Clan would become a bunch of bachelors."
"Pffft... haha..."
Minato burst out laughing.
Nawaki looked like he wanted to clobber someone.
This guy really had no filter, even daring to joke about the Second Hokage. But... was it true? Instinctively, Yuhi Shinku looked toward the blunt Uchiha Jonin.