A/N
Hello! Apologies for the horribly late chapter. I was kinda unmotivated since I couldn't think of that to do for this chapter. Then I remember a certain someone gave me a suggestion and now this chapter is finally done. So a special thanks to you ;)
Oh! My friend drew some fanart for the story and it's absolutely beautiful ;u; this person was a big part for me getting motivation for this chapter. So another thank to them as well!
(I might add some of their art in a bit but food after I'm done writing)
Anyway moving on, thank you for your patience and understanding, hope you enjoy this chapter I spent far too much time thinking about what to do for it.
Enjoy.
:)
Tobirama released yet another sigh for what seemed to be the thousandth time that night. After Hashirama had caught up with him he'd learned something. Turns out Hashirama and the beast he happened he have with him, didn't actually have a plan so Tobirama was left to come up with one while he tried not to stare at his brother carrying Madara in such a.. manner.
Eventually Tobirama had come up with a plan but he need to leave Hashirama to get further ahead, wether that be because he wanted to be as far away from his brother or not, he would not say. With the plan being explained to his brother Tobirama used his newly developed transportation Jutsu, getting further ahead.
Of course it wasn't fully developed and he could only use it some many times before he'd be drained, and he couldn't transport people with him just yet. He still had a bit of practicing to be done. Originally he'd planned to use the jutsu against Izuna originally until Madara's little..stubble, and recently he's been a little too busy to be using it so now was as good as a time as any.
After reaching his destination through the teleport be immediately sensed the unruly chakra from the hastily approaching Uchiha's. A specific one stood out to him. A chakra he'd gotten to know from the many encounters he'd had with it.
Izuna was farther in front of the rest. Quickly Lessing the distance between their positions.
Tobirama cursed softly to himself, the group was too close, he didn't have enough time to set up his trap, it'd only be a matter of time before.. suddenly a kunai came flying right past his face narrowly missing his cheek. Quickly jumping back to miss another set of three kunai. His eyes soon caught his attacker.
Eyes shining with the vicious sharingan he'd gotten so used to catching only a glint of. The unruly hair that flowed behind the Uchiha seemed to float as he let himself fall to the floor, barely even seconds after he landed, Izuna was charging at him again. This quick paced attack had caught Tobirama off guard, quickly recovering he'd drawn his sword. Almost immediately there was a clash of metal against metal. A contest of power was hosted as they both added pressure to one another.
This caught Tobirama's attention, usually Izuna would have retreated back and formulated another attack strategy. Today however, Izuna was being reckless. Though as of the last few days Izuna had become more reckless. Tobirama already suspected why that was. After all the other still thought his brother was dead. Suddenly that reminded him why he was here in the first place.
Tobirama's eyes narrow slightly as he forces Izuna to stumble back a bit, in response Izuna gave a stomp to his foot. "Izuna." Tobirama spoke through gridded teeth as he held back a groan from the attack. "Tobirama." Izuna hissed in return. "Listen to me. I've come to talk.." he'd started only to have his opponent give a snarl, "like I'd ever drop my guard so stupidly, Tobirama." The albino gave another struggled sigh. "I'm being serious. As much as I dislike you. I'd rather a brat not continue this temper tantrum." He shot back.
Then Izuna was jumping back to prevent himself from falling over. Sending Tobirama a harsh glare. "Okay so what do you want? To die? Because I agree." The ravennett taunted before quickly using hand signs before sending a fire ball In Tobirama's direction. To which he easily dodged by jumping to the side of it only to be face to face with Izuna. In surprise he took in a sharp breath while quickly raising his katana to just barely save his throat from being sliced off.
Once again they were caught in a power struggle. "Izuna. You know that what you seek is impossible." He suddenly said, taking notice to Izuna's falter and taking advantage of it forcing Izuna back into a tree that stood behind. Urning a grunt from the other. Leaning into the tree for support, Izuna took the opportunity to kick Tobirama in the side of his shin causing him to falter and Izuna shoved against him sending the albino to the ground but he'd also lost balance and fell with him. Their swords being thrown to the side elsewhere.
Letting out a harsh huff of air as Tobirama hit the floor hearing a soft grunt from Izuna before Izuna was trying to push himself up only to be stopped by the albino's hands gripping his wrists, forcing the Uchiha to remain straddled upon Tobirama. The raven haired Uchiha glared the albino down, softly panting from their little scuffle. The Senju wasn't foolish enough to look the other in the eyes but he felt the others gaze burning a hole into his face. His own eyes flickering to the others clothing silently refusing to look at the others pale face.
After a moment of tense silence Izuna spoke. "What are you planning now? Gonna keep me here til your brother arrives?" The venom intertwined within his voice caused Tobirama to glance at his face. From this close he could see the prominent darkened bags underneath the Uchiha's spinning eyes. He looked exhausted. Izuna's ponytail the was usually behind him was now falling over his shoulder. Tobirama also took notice to the tree they were previously held up on was now acting as it it had a mind of its own. Slowly the vines with in the tree edged closer to them.
"Izuna. You are continuing this fight for no reason. Your brother is.." suddenly Izuna's thighs tighten around Tobirama's hips, and the wrist that the Senju had in a tight grip twisted around to also grip onto the albino's wrist harshly. "Shut up!" Tobirama could practically feel the anger flare up within the other just by his tone, but there was another emotion. "Don't you dare.." Izuna spoke more quietly, all traces of anger suddenly gone.
Tobirama's grip loosens. He'd forgotten that Izuna was still unknown to the fact his brother was still alive. Suddenly Izuna's grip on him also loosened only for him to lunge for their weapons. However the vines from earlier his pulled them from Izuna's reach. Though Izuna was quick to recover, now on his feet and in a position to attack.
Hashirama finally making his appearance as Tobirama got to his feet as well. Izuna glared at them both more so to the eldest Senju. Hashirama held his hands up as if to surrender. "Izuna, I don't wish to fight. All I wish is-" suddenly a laugh came from Izuna as he listened. "Wow really I definitely believe that, Senju." The Uchiha hissed out.
"Your brother he's alive." Hashirama said while Izuna suddenly went quiet before a glare was sent to Hashirama. If only looks could kill. "What sick game do you think you're playing." Izuna asked suddenly looking emotionless. "I play no games when it comes to others lives. I promise that I'm telling the truth. I can bring him here." Hashirama response, determined and confident. The Uchiha remained quiet, smething in his eyes flickered before he spoke up. "Prove it." His tone was shaky, he seemed to silently curse himself for it too. Hashirama smiled before nodding, turning to head back the way he'd come from, "I'll be back." He said over his shoulder before proceeding and disappearing from sight.
Tobirama's eyes glance to Izuna who was staring intensely towards the bushes Hashirama had disappeared behind. His sharingan still shown within his eyes, Tobicama doubted that Izuna would be resting it anytime soon. Most likely sue Ching for his brothers Chakra signature. Even if they had staged this, it wouldn't even able to trick the sharingan, especially Izuna.
Suddenly Izuna's eyes widened a fraction, his tense form relaxing a tad. Tobirama glanced over to see Hashirama approaching a smile on his face and he could sense Madara's chakra behind him. Sure enough Hashirama steps aside and let Madara be seen.
Curiously Tobirama looked between the two who seemed to be observing one another. When suddenly the dangerous red eyes suddenly faded from Izuna's eyes as his mouth fell open. "..Madara?" He'd whispered. Tobirama raised an eyebrow. Maybe this would work..
Madara simply stared at Izuna nodding slowly. The Uchiha had glanced to Hashirama who made a gesture to move closer. It took a moment but Madara hesitantly moved closer. It was only when Madara had reached the middle did Izuna suddenly close the distance and hugged him. The eldest Uchiha froze up at the sudden contact before patting Izuna's back.
However something felt off about this interaction. He glanced over to Hashirama, who looked as if he were holding in tears, at this Tobirama rolled his eyes. Glancing to the Uchiha's again they were talking quietly. Too quiet for him to hear from the distance. Suddenly the atmosphere took a drastic change. Causing Tobirama's once almost relaxed body to tense up completely.
"You.." Izuna started while pushing Madara behind himself getting himself into a fighting position."You.. You damn Senju's! What have you done to my brother?!" Raged the Uchiha as he got ready to shot forward, supposedly to assault the one of the Senju's.
Tobirama knew this wouldn't go that well..
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Annnnnnddd again!
Questions? Suggestions? All are welcomed. Greatly appreciated too!! Hope you enjoyed this chapter and your looking forward to the next. Now if you excuse me Ima go eat or something.