Chapter 203

"Is it almost time? I'm hungry!"

After dancing awkwardly with the Senju clan in front of him for a long time, the Uchiha clan member, who feels hungry, can't help but look at the leading clan member behind him, his black eyes full of impatience.

He has been hungry for a day, just waiting to eat something good~

"Who says it isn't? Lord Tobirama hasn't given me an order either. When I came out, I saw the tables were already set; it's time to start the banquet."

The Senju clan member who has been circling with this Uchiha clan member for half a day is also full of fatigue. Like the guy in front of him, he has been hungry for a day, just waiting for the banquet to start and eat a big meal, but it's almost afternoon, and Senju Tobirama still hasn't made a move.

Similar situations can be seen everywhere on this battlefield. Some people with not-so-smart brains are still fighting fake battles in a decent way, while the smarter ones have already found a quiet place to enjoy the shade and wait for the banquet to start.

"Start the banquet! Start the banquet!"

Finally, in the eyes of everyone's expectation, a messenger runs out from both camps at the same time, loudly conveying the orders from the camp.

"Great!"

"Damn it, I'm exhausted. This is more strenuous than a real fight."

A burly Senju clan member, upon hearing the order, instantly collapses on the ground. Standing in front of him is a thin Uchiha clan member who is soaked all over.

Who would dare to believe that the two of them have been engaged in an "evenly matched" taijutsu competition?

"Hmph! I am a genjutsu ninja. If it weren't for the order, you would have been dead the moment we met."

The thin Uchiha clan member feels that he has been despised. He doesn't even wipe the sweat on his forehead, stares with two black eyes, and retorts with a threatening tone.

Although both sides started post-war trash talk after the ceasefire, as the aroma of delicious food drifted into the battlefield, everyone swallowed their saliva in unison, packed up their equipment, and prepared to go back for a full meal.

After both sides withdrew from the battlefield, a group of people in a hurry flew out of the Senju clan's camp and rushed toward the center of the battlefield.

"Be quick, the banquet is about to start."

A Senju clan member leading them, carrying a basket of bowls and chopsticks, urges the teammates behind him.

Before long, they reach the center of the battlefield and begin to clean up in a tense and orderly manner. Tables, chairs, and benches are placed properly, and exquisite tableware is arranged neatly.

A set of lamp stands is set up beside the table, and the red candles symbolizing celebration are lit by the Senju clan members using Fire Style. The starry candlelight is particularly conspicuous on the quiet battlefield.

The Land of Fire is like spring all year round. Although the sky in November gets dark relatively early, it doesn't make people feel cold.

After the Senju clan arranges the banquet, Uchiha Izuna, who has been watching from not far away, turns his head and says to Uchiha Madara, who is meditating cross-legged behind him,

"Big brother, they are ready."

"Then let's go. I want to see what kind of woman Hashirama has found!"

Uchiha Madara, with an unhappy face, slowly opens his eyes. The scarlet light fades, and his black pupils are full of cold colors. Then he stands up, takes Uchiha Izuna, and rushes to the agreed place.

"Is everything cleaned up?"

Just after the Senju clan people finished setting up here, a blue light flashes, and a white-haired figure appears beside the table. Looking at the burning red candles, Senju Tobirama asks everyone present,

"Report to Lord Tobirama, everything is ready."

The man leading them is already used to the elusive Senju Tobirama, so he lowers his head and replies,

"Then you all go down."

The delicious food on the table exudes an alluring fragrance. Senju Tobirama suppresses the urge to poison it, waves his hand to dismiss the clan members, crosses his arms alone, looks at the direction of the Uchiha clan's camp, and waits for the "guests" to arrive.

"Where is Hashirama?"

Before long, two familiar figures fall from the sky in the distance. Uchiha Madara, dressed in dark blue casual clothes, carries a square package in his hand, looks at Senju Tobirama, who has a long face, and says coldly,

"What's the rush? Big brother and sister-in-law still have a lot to say. If you don't want to wait, just leave the gift box and go."

Senju Tobirama curls his lips, looking like "you can stay or not," which makes Uchiha Madara's teeth itch with anger.

"Hmph~ But your big brother invited us here. What qualifications do you have to drive us away?"

Uchiha Izuna, as Uchiha Madara's number one loyal dog, doesn't indulge his old rival at all. He stiffens his neck and starts to spray each other with Senju Tobirama.

"You turtle-like guy, if you have the guts, take off that strange armor and have a 1V1 man-to-man battle with me!"

"Hey~ I won't. I'll anger you to death, you dead white-haired guy. I think you want to change your sword again, right?"

Since putting on the two pieces of equipment gifted by Uchiha Gin, Uchiha Izuna seems to have opened up a new world.

Facing Senju Tobirama, who used to make him timid, he, wearing Warmog's Armor and Thorns Mail, instantly stands tall and no longer worries about being killed by a knife that suddenly appears from the dark.

Thank you, big cousin!

"Alright Izuna, let's just wait."

Waving his hand to stop his brother and Senju Tobirama from continuing to quarrel, Uchiha Madara looks at the glaring red candles on the lamp stands on both sides with a gloomy face, then pulls out a chair and sits on it.

He closes his eyes, not knowing what he is thinking.

"For the sake of your brother's big day, I won't argue with you. If you have the guts, let's see the truth on the battlefield. At that time, I hope your knife is as hard as your mouth."

Izuna, who is obedient, closes his mouth immediately, looks at Senju Tobirama, who is on the verge of breaking out, with provocative eyes, says a sentence slowly, and also pulls out a chair and sits in it.

"Hmph!"

Seeing that both people of the Uchiha clan have taken their seats, Senju Tobirama, who feels that standing is a loss of face, also pulls out a chair and sits in it without falling behind, playing a staring game with Izuna, who has a provocative look.

"Hehe, I won!"

After a while, Uchiha Izuna and Senju Tobirama, whose eyes are dry, are both gritting their teeth and persisting, but Izuna, who is from the dojutsu clan, has more experience after all, and wins over the hateful white-haired guy in front of him with a slight advantage.

"I am also really stupid. How could I play this childish game with you."

Rubbing his sore eye sockets, Senju Tobirama can't help but self-reflect.

"Sorry, sorry, I'm late. I'll punish myself with three cups later~"

Just when the three are getting a bit impatient, two figures flash and appear beside the dining table. Senju Hashirama, with an apologetic face, pulls Senju Toka, whose eyes are full of clear confusion, and apologizes to the few people present,

"Big brother, why are you so polite to them?"

Senju Tobirama, who just lost a game, immediately stands up and reminds him,

"Hey~ Tobirama, Madara is my best friend after all~"

After soothing his brother who became irritable for no reason, Senju Hashirama turns his head and says to Uchiha Madara, who seems to be asleep,

"Madara, don't pretend. Let me introduce you. This is Senju Toka, my wife."

Perceiving that the other party is pretending to sleep, Senju Hashirama doesn't treat him as an outsider. He pulls Senju Toka behind him and introduces her to Uchiha Madara.

"Is it her? Hashirama, your taste is not that great either."

Slowly opening his eyes, Uchiha Madara's deep and dark pupils are full of scrutiny, which makes Senju Toka instantly get goosebumps. She subconsciously leans toward Senju Hashirama's arms, trying to find a trace of security.

"Hmph~"

Seeing this scene, Uchiha Madara immediately snorts, then says nothing more, raises his hand, and pushes the congratulatory gift prepared in advance over.

"Oh my~ Madara, it's enough that you came. Why bring gifts? But since it's your heart, I'll accept it."

Senju Hashirama looks at the gift box being pushed over with surprise. This means Uchiha Madara acknowledges him as a friend, so his dream has one more possibility.

"Quick, Toka, this is my best friend Madara. Toast him!"

Senju Hashirama, who accepted the gift, is very happy. He picks up the wine glass, pulls Senju Toka, who hasn't figured out the situation, raises the wine glass to Uchiha Madara, and says loudly,

"Thank you for coming to my wedding, Madara!"

Senju Hashirama, holding the wine glass, walks to Uchiha Madara and says to his old best friend with a sincere expression,

"Congratulations, Hashirama."

Staring at him for a long time, Uchiha Madara seems to have figured something out. He picks up the wine glass on the table, touches it with Senju Hashirama, then raises his head and drinks it all in one gulp.

"Haha! I'll drink it too~"

Feeling the sincere blessing of his best friend, Senju Hashirama doesn't twist, and drinks the wine in his hand in one gulp.

"I thank you all."

Senju Toka, who is at a loss, can only pinch her nose and drink the wine in her hand.

Where has she seen this kind of battle? The Uchiha Madara in front of her is the strongest person in the Uchiha clan, fighting on par with the Clan Leader on the battlefield. In front of such a powerful person, she can only try her best to lower her sense of existence.

"You have new family members again, Hashirama."

Uchiha Madara, who has let go of his knot, raises his wine glass, glances at the nervous Senju Toka, and says to Senju Hashirama, who is laughing in front of him,

"Yes, Madara. I have lost too many family members, so I never want to lose them again."

Touching glasses with Uchiha Madara, a touch of seriousness appears on Senju Hashirama's face. He hasn't forgotten his lost dream; he wants to create an ideal village that can protect family members and children from the suffering of war.

"Still insisting on your ethereal fantasy?"

Taking a sip of wine, Uchiha Madara's eyes are blurred, not knowing what he is thinking.

"Evil turtle-headed guy, where is your curly-haired brother?"

On the other side, staring at Uchiha Izuna's straight hair that rushes to the sky, Senju Tobirama, who has a feeling, suddenly asks,

"Huh? You dead white-haired guy, who are you scolding?"

Uchiha Izuna, who is eating deliciously, hears the sudden vulgar words, immediately frowns, and wants to teach this hateful white-haired guy how to be a man.

"Has your hearing degraded to the level of a turtle? I'm asking where your curly-haired brother is. I saw him last time. I didn't expect him to save his life under his father's iron fist."

Picking his ears, Senju Tobirama's red eyes are full of contempt, which makes the blue veins on Uchiha Izuna's forehead jump.

"Uh... don't argue~"

Senju Toka, who has turned into a transparent person, looks at the two people who are at daggers drawn and tries to persuade them with a weak tone.

And Uchiha Madara and Senju Hashirama seem to know the temperaments of their brothers, so they don't stop them, but instead look like they are watching a show.

At worst, they'll have a fight; anyway, they won't die~

In Uchiha Madara's view, Senju Tobirama can't even break Izuna's defense.

And Senju Hashirama feels that Tobirama, who has mastered the Flying Thunder God, can't be caught by him, let alone a mere Uchiha.

This makes Senju Toka, who is caught in the middle, suffer. Anxious, she doesn't know how to stop the battle between the two young and energetic teenagers.

Just when she is at her wit's end, she suddenly feels an unfamiliar aura beside her. Just as she is confused, she hears a sexy and lazy voice in her ear,

"Wow~ Mrs., let me introduce myself. My name is Uchiha Gin, your future neighbor~"

(End of chapter)