The sky was raining again.
Senju Wakama, who had been stealthily moving through the shadows, was uncontrollably covered in mist.
The world, baptized by rain, was surprisingly refreshing.
Senju Wakama always acted alone, rarely carrying unnecessary tools.
His luxurious clothes became heavy, and Senju Wakama remained in stealth mode even as he returned to his own room.
However...
After entering, Senju Wakama was stunned.
In the spacious and cozy living room.
Uchiha Yuki was wearing a special robe embroidered with the crests of both clans on two sides, and had not changed into the unique yukata of the Senju clan as usual.
Her expression seemed a little uneasy as she sat properly beside the low table in the living room.
What surprised Senju Wakama the most was that opposite Uchiha Yuki, there was also a... Senju Wakama?
This Senju Wakama, if not dressed exactly like the current Senju Wakama, was at least ninety percent similar, but his eyes looked extremely sinister, bringing to mind... a fierce beast.
This 'Senju Wakama' was not sitting as straight and proper, or even somewhat reserved, as Uchiha Yuki was at the moment.
This 'Senju Wakama' was comfortably bending one leg, casually resting a hand on the raised knee.
That casual posture exuded a free-spirited, elegant, yet unrestrained aura.
Huh?
Senju Wakama was initially stunned.
However, after seeing Uchiha Yuki's expression, Senju Wakama understood something.
Senju Wakama tentatively asked: "...Brother Madara?"
"You're not that stupid, after all." The 'Senju Wakama' opposite him snorted.
"Indeed, who else in this world possesses such a daunting aura as you? Even though you're using my face, compared to you, you are the bright moon in the sky, and I am but a speck of sand on the ground—a world of difference."
Senju Wakama smiled and flattered him, "Uh, Brother Madara, why have you graced my presence instead of going to Tsukuyo's? May I ask, what instructions do you have for me?"
After Uchiha Madara awakened his Mangekyo Sharingan, his status within the Uchiha clan became incomparable.
At least, currently, Uchiha Madara was the only one in the entire Uchiha clan to have awakened such eyes.
This also led to Madara's status within the Uchiha clan gradually approaching supreme authority.
Coupled with Senju Tsukuyo, who had also awakened her Mangekyo Sharingan.
Their childhood dreams were gradually becoming a reality.
The youths of yesteryear, lacking influence due to insufficient strength, found that times had changed.
Madara, still bearing Senju Wakama's face, surprisingly showed a mocking smile, "She's busy entertaining the Hyuga clan's envoy; where would she find time to think of me?"
These words revealed a hint of resentment.
Senju Wakama immediately recalled that Hyuga Miyu had returned during this time, replaced by the usual Hyuga clan envoy, Hyuga Hakuyaku.
Hyuga Hakuyaku's abilities and strength were outstanding among ordinary people, but compared to the Senju clan's group of fiercely competitive elites, he still wasn't impressive enough.
Hyuga Hakuyaku applied to the Hyuga clan head, hoping to stay with the Senju clan for long-term training and further study, to learn advanced management and business philosophies, as well as agricultural knowledge from the Senju Princess, in order to benefit future Hyuga descendants.
Driven by this overarching environment, the Hyuga clan head naturally agreed to Hyuga Hakuyaku's application.
Therefore, Hyuga Hakuyaku followed Tsukuyo daily under the pretext of studying, consulting her on all sorts of questions.
He appeared serious, but anyone with discernment knew Hyuga Hakuyaku's true intentions.
However, the Senju Princess was of such high status that Hyuga Hakuyaku himself felt unworthy of her, choosing to remain by her side in the guise of a "student."
Both parties maintained a safe distance, and there were no unsavory dealings.
Senju Wakama teased, "Is Brother Madara... jealous?"
"Shut your mouth," Uchiha Madara said sternly.
"Actually, if you just tell Tsukuyo that you're angry, she will definitely prioritize your feelings."
Senju Wakama recalled Brother Zetsu's words.
In this world, only Uchiha Madara could help Tsukuyo.
Even if Tsukuyo had no romantic feelings for Uchiha Madara, she still had to treat him specially.
As for Hyuga Hakuyaku, perhaps Tsukuyo merely regarded him as a son.
But Uchiha Madara, knowing nothing, naturally couldn't understand this.
"You're full of it..."
Uchiha Madara was still wearing Senju Wakama's face; it was merely a standard Transformation Jutsu.
But even after Senju Wakama had seen through his disguise, Uchiha Madara still hadn't dispelled the jutsu.
"As for me... I actually understand my sister better than my second brother."
Senju Wakama slowly walked to the low table and skillfully began to boil water and brew tea.
Uchiha Madara remained silent, but Senju Wakama knew he had listened.
"Besides her closest brothers, the person my sister cares about most in this world is probably only you."
Senju Wakama spoke with deeper meaning, "As for the reason, I won't say it. I believe with your intelligence, Brother Madara, you should be able to perceive it for yourself."
Although Uchiha Madara's expression showed no change, Senju Wakama could sense that he was pleased.
At this time, Madara was still young; even if his facial control was good, his aura was not very restrained.
After placating Madara, Senju Wakama finally asked about his own matter, "Brother Madara, why have you come to me? Please be direct."
Uchiha Madara glanced sideways at Senju Wakama and said, "I've observed that quite a few girls are pursuing you."
Hearing this, Senju Wakama's tea-brewing motion paused.
Hmm?
Hmm... hmm?
Before Senju Wakama could speak again.
Uchiha Madara's gaze turned elsewhere, and he said slowly, "Why won't you agree to be with other girls? Men should be with women, right? If your sister knew about you and Yuki, what do you think she'd do?"
As he spoke, Madara's gaze repeatedly swept between the silent Uchiha Yuki and Senju Wakama.
In an instant,
the atmosphere in the inner room began to turn strange.
Senju Wakama frowned and looked at Uchiha Yuki.
At this moment, the robe Uchiha Yuki was wearing had transformed from a male-style robe embroidered with the Uchiha clan crest into a female-style long dress embroidered with the Senju clan crest.
Her hair, after being tied up, was fashioned into a bud-shaped bun, and she had also pinned fresh flowers to the side.
The fresh flowers were likely gathered casually while passing through the Naka River Forest.
Beyond that, eye shadow and lip gloss were also applied generously.
She likely, as before, quickly completed her disguise in a short amount of time while en route to the Senju clan.
And this attire was vastly different from what she wore within the Uchiha clan.
Even a member of the Uchiha clan, upon seeing her for the first time, wouldn't associate her with Uchiha Yuki.
Uchiha Yuki received Senju Wakama's look, and she returned one to Senju Wakama.
The two had always been very close; their long-standing tacit understanding allowed Senju Wakama to read the meaning in her eyes.
Madara thought their relationship as two "men" was too perverted and an eyesore, and had come to persuade them to break up.
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