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Hashirama really doesn't approve of the thoughtful way his father looks at his younger brother's bright red eyes. He's sure it doesn't mean anything good for anyone.
He's right.
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22 Jul 2026
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“It won’t work,” Tobirama replies, too quick, too soon, before having all his thoughts processed. Hashirama waits for him to explain himself. “It won’t unless it’s someone high profile among us. Otherwise there’s no guarantee either way.”
Hashirama nods, and now that Tobirama pays attention, his brother looks ashamed.
“Oh, you meant to offer me,” Tobirama concludes, “me or Touka. But I doubt Touka would do well inside an arrangement like this, so it falls to me.”
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12 Jul 2026
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Shinobi have few boundaries. The nature of their work is often the unpleasant tasks all other warriors refuse. Missions, however? Missions are essential. A shinobi breaking their word deliberately while completing a mission contract is tantamount to social suicide. No contact wants to hire a shinobi clan who breaks their agreements frivolously. A clan's reputation is all that stands between them and starvation.
If Tobirama accepts, he must escort Izuna safely to the Uchiha.
or: The shinobi world is filled with callous human cruelty. Tobirama, in a moment of weakness, finds empathy for the enemy.
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12 Jul 2026
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whatever here that's left of me (is yours) by brightlyburning
Fandoms: Naruto (Anime & Manga)
17 Mar 2026
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“To improve relations between the clans, and to serve as a visible reminder of your peace agreement, however forced it may be, I have decreed that Uchiha Madara must wed a Senju.” The daimyo sits back in his throne and fans himself, completely unconcerned, while the words resound in Madara’s ears and rage grows into a consuming conflagration within him.
Hashirama is staring up at the daimyo, mouthing something, that if it echoes Madara’s feelings, is likely “what the fuck?” The two negotiators glance at each other in utter bafflement, as shocked as the rest of them, and Madara readies himself to rise and take the daimyo’s throat in his fist.
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12 Jul 2026
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Tobirama-sama was merely born with a weak constitution and had to be kept under observation for a fortnight, to avoid the risk of him getting ill.
Tobirama-sama always had russet brown eyes.
He knows of Uchiha's fixation with red eyes, the show of favour from their patron goddess; he knows they would relentlessly court and pursue those that were “blessed”, that for the Uchiha there was no bigger honour than bringing a Blessed into the clan.He also knows that they would stop at nothing to accomplish it.
He knows; it's been drilled, beaten and carved into his mind and skin since he could understand words, still stumbling, smelling of milk and his mother's scent. Known this burden like he knows the back of his hands, like the tongue knows the taste of sweat and blood, like the cold blade knows the warmth of flesh.
But knowing is different from facing.
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Tobirama's no good, actually horrible time at the Uchiha compound, special courtesy of one Izuna Uchiha.
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12 Jul 2026