Although the younger ones all had severe dark circles under their eyes.
When they fell on the water, they seemed to be lacking in energy and were a little shaky.
But Uchiha Tajima couldn't bear to look at his son Uchiha Izuna.
Running out late at night every day to follow his elder brother, Uchiha Madara, also made him a little tired, and his eye sockets were dark.
This is really a case of adding insult to injury!
They were originally outnumbered by the opponent, and now Izuna's condition is not good either, so they are at an even greater disadvantage.
"We have the advantage, follow me!"
Senju Butsuma rushed forward with a ferocious look on his face.
Tobirama was stunned, looking at his two younger brothers who, under their father's order, rushed towards Uchiha Izuna without hesitation. For a moment, he looked a little dazed.
That's bad.
Because of my intervention, both of my younger brothers survived.
Moreover, he also asked his father to join them in the ambush on Uchiha Madara.
And now, because of the advantage in numbers, my father has the idea that he has the upper hand and wants to kill as many enemies as possible?
Tobirama quickly took out a shuriken and hit the katana that Uchiha Izuna was holding high.
Even in poor condition, he was not someone that his two still young brothers could easily contend against.
After taking a deep breath, Tobirama's movements began to speed up.
He stepped on the water and quickly approached his two younger brothers with a puff.
"How despicable!"
Uchiha Izuna was angry when he saw Senju Tobirama approaching.
Does this guy want to use his brother to attract most of my attention and then take this opportunity to attack my weakness?
As a shinobi, you are undoubtedly excellent.
But as a brother, you are really a piece of shit!
Uchiha Izuna was thinking this but suddenly found that Tobirama, who rushed up, did not want to attack him but was holding his two younger brothers and retreating!
Clang!
Two stones flew over from behind, were thrown out from the hands of the two old fathers, and knocked down the shurikens that were stabbing at each other's children.
At the same time, Uchiha Madara and Senju Hashirama, who had just wanted to leave to avoid escalation of the situation, had to stand opposite each other on the river that witnessed their friendship.
"I will never forgive anyone who tries to hurt my brother!"
"Me too!"
Tobirama glanced at the two people who were looking at each other affectionately, then looked at Uchiha Izuna and his two naughty younger brothers who were moved by his elder brother.
The two individuals had to part ways on this small river due to their clan's obligations and the presence of their younger brother.
The sad Uchiha Madara even opened his Sharingan because of this.
Senju Butsuma wanted to take advantage of the crowd and continue to call on his children to attack.
Senju Tobirama shook his head and stopped his father, Senju Butsuma, from chasing him.
"Father, this is not the right time.
The opponent has opened the Sharingan, and the eyes of the Uchiha clan give them an advantage in night battles.
If we continue to fight, we may not win."
Hashirama looked at Tobirama with gratitude.
He didn't want to chase after her anymore.
Uchiha Madara opened his Sharingan and was about to leave. After taking a last deep look at Senju Hashirama, his eyes lingered on Tobirama for a moment, unnoticeably.
Whether it was because he had just failed to seize the opportunity to continue attacking his younger brother Izuna or because he was now stopping Senju Butsuma from continuing his pursuit.
This younger brother of Hashirama shows more of the will to protect his relatives.
Moreover, he actually did it and protected his two younger brothers from the Uchiha clan.
This is something that neither Uchiha Madara nor Uchiha Izuna has been able to do.
On this point, Uchiha Madara also admires this person, Senju Tobirama.
He is a qualified second brother.
...
"What a pity! If I had known that the brat could open the Sharingan, I would have wanted to kill him right there, even if it cost me a certain price!"
After returning to the clan compound, Senju Butsuma still felt a little regretful about the failure of the attack just now.
Then he glared at Senju Hashirama fiercely again, and the anger rising in his heart almost made him want to slap Hashirama again.
Not only did this guy inform the other party, but he was also not active at all during the fight.
Senju Butsuma couldn't understand the sincere, yet very heartbreaking friendship between Hashirama and Madara.
Tobirama quickly took his elder brother away to prevent his father from getting too angry and slapping him again.
"Thank you, Tobirama. If it weren't for your help today, we might have really had a life-and-death fight with Madara."
If not for Tobirama's presence, given his father's strong character, he would have definitely forced himself and his brothers to wipe out the Uchiha clan, which was at a numerical disadvantage.
Tobirama patted his elder brother's shoulder and said that there was no need to say such things between brothers.
He could understand the thoughts of his elder brother, who was born in troubled times and therefore longed for peace and friendship.
But now, no matter whether it is him or his elder brother, they still have little influence in the clan.
The strength of both of them has not yet reached the level where they can influence the battlefield.
The power of the two of them was not enough to change the direction of the clan.
The same is true for Uchiha Madara within the Uchiha clan.
He also didn't want to fight Hashirama.
But Hashirama's younger brother almost died at the hands of the Uchiha clan, and Madara's younger brother also died at the hands of the Senju clan, leaving him with only Izuna.
It is even more impossible for Uchiha Tajima and Senju Butsuma to let go of their hatred and work together with their clans.
"Come on, elder brother, the Uchiha clan is still joining forces with the Hagoromo clan to attack us.
In order to protect my brother and my fellow clansmen.
And in order to realize your and Madara's wish, you must become stronger too."
"You, do you think so too, Tobirama? Do you also think that the dream of peace that Madara and I had at that time can be realized?"
Hashirama was extremely happy. It would be great if his smartest brother could understand him in this way.
Seeing his elder brother suddenly become energized and start practicing regardless of the fact that it was already late at night, Senju Tobirama unexpectedly felt that the burden on his shoulders was lightened a lot.
"Phew, I'm so tired."
Senju Tobirama felt a sense of relief as he fell asleep at home, replenishing the sleep he had been deprived of during this period.
The next day, his father, Senju Butsuma, asked him to lead the team to leave the clan compound and go out to carry out the mission entrusted by the clan.
Senju Tobirama yawned as he walked to the gathering team. When he saw his two younger brothers waiting there, also yawning, he couldn't help but laugh.
You see, even though Father Senju Butsuma was still not completely cold-blooded in his heart.
He entrusted his two younger brothers to him and asked him to raise them.
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