Date Created: June 20, 2015
Date Published: June 25, 2015
Author's Note [1]: I forgot to mention in the previous chapter that Uzumaki Mito is also pregnant.
Summary: In which, the younger brother of the First Hokage thinks of his relationship with the cousin of the Ghost of the Uchiha.
Disclaimer: Naruto and characters (c) Masashi Kishimoto
The One Who Was Loved | oo6
Tobirama walked in the streets of Konohagakure. He carried a basket in hand and had Hashirama and Mito by his side. He glowered at his elder brother who went from stall to stall, buying and showing Mito random items from each stand. Originally, Tobirama and Mito were to buy groceries for breakfast, but Hashirama snuck out of his kage duties and came.
Brother, you have left for an estimation of one hour and forty-five minutes, Tobirama spoke.
Yes, yes, my dear Otouto, Hashirama responded. After we have finished, I shall head back.
Tobirama stayed quiet.
Mito hooked her arm through Hashirama's and had her other hand fall on her abdomen. She smiled warmly, radiating brightly. She rested her head on her husband's shoulder. Thank you, Tobirama.
Ah. There is Nyorai, Hashirama announced.
Tobirama turned and found no one who looked of the Uchiha woman. He narrowed his eyes at his elder brother.
Hashirama laughed, as Mito held in a giggle.
I wish to shop myself, Tobirama said. Brother and Sister, spend your time well, and make sure you are at the office by seven, Brother.
Yes, Mother, Hashirama responded.
Tobirama glowered.
Hashirama waved at him, and he left in frustration of his brother's action as Hokage of the Village Hidden in the Leaves.
Tobirama walked to the farthest stall from his brother, not wanting to feel the anger rise. He decided to study the many yellow-tail fish lying on crumbled ice. Their dead eyes stared back, and he saw his reflection and Uchiha Nyorai behind him. He turned to see her at the stall across the street, observing the trinkets and jewelry.
Nyorai picked a simple, navy blue bracelet and tried it on her wrist. She marveled at the tiny rope with a loop at one end, and at the other, a small, silver medallion that held the string together. Her eyes lifted to the vendor. They spoke a few words, and she placed coins in his hand. Happy with her purchase, Nyorai looked up and met red eyes gazing at her.
Good morning, Nyorai-san.
Good morning, Tobirama.
It is of a nice day.
Yes, it is.
They walked away front the marketplace and towards a tree, where a bench was built. Nyorai sat down and Tobirama after. They were shoulder to shoulder.
You have bought a bracelet.
Yes, I have. Nyorai pulled the object out of her drawstring pouch.
Tobirama observed the circle medallion. A roaring dragon was engraved on it.
Nyorai smiled. She wrapped the dark blue rope around his wrist and pulled the medallion through the loop. I wish you a happy birthday.
He stared. It is not the day of my birth.
Yes, I know; however, I would not be able to wish you a happy birthday then.
Senju Tobirama placed his hand above the bracelet around his wrist. He looked to her, and she noticed the hint of curiosity in them.
There are matters I must attend to with Ebisu. I plan to tell him of the child, as you have told me to do so many times.
Author's Note [2]: Can you really see a reflection through a dead fish's eye? I have no idea, but I saw it in a cartoon and went with it.