Chapter 50: Chapter 050: Immortalized in History or Buried in the Toilet
Chapter 050: Immortalized in History or Buried in the Toilet
On a snowy night, with snowflakes falling endlessly.
Senju Wakama, in stealth mode, escorted Hyuga Miyu a considerable distance, only letting her go once he was sure she was safe.
After reminding Miyu to stay safe, Wakama watched her leave.
This was a tacit understanding they had developed over nearly a year of being together.
At times like this, Miyu couldn't look back.
Because long ago, Wakama had said that there would always be a next time, and they shouldn't waste time on this one farewell.
Most importantly, Wakama had said he didn't want her to stand there alone, staring blankly in the direction he disappeared.
This had deeply moved Miyu. She believed it was Wakama's way of showing his care for her.
Many men couldn't be so considerate.
Wakama had never thought about such details initially.
Tsukuyo had told him that to make a girl feel cherished, you didn't need to constantly profess your love. Actions spoke louder than words. If you did certain things right, she would become devoted to you.
Even if the gesture was insignificant.
Even if it cost nothing.
Over time, even the smallest gesture could have an unimaginably huge impact someday.
You had to infect her entire mental world like a plague, silently and subtly.
Even when you weren't by her side, she would think of you and miss you at unexpected moments.
She would feel pain when you were hurt or suffering.
She would feel joy when you were happy or excited.
Her emotions would fluctuate with yours.
Under Tsukuyo's meticulous guidance, Wakama had transformed into the person he was now.
Miyu didn't look back. She walked away quickly, worried that Wakama might stay too long in the snow.
Just as Miyu moved a hundred meters away, a figure almost blending into the snowy landscape emerged from the forest behind Wakama.
"...So this is the girl you're chasing? A Hyuga? Tsukuyo wouldn't let you marry into the Hyuga clan, would she?"
The voice of Senju Tobirama, cold as the mountain wind, reached Wakama's ears.
Wakama smiled and slowly turned around. "Of course, I won't be marrying into their family."
In the shadows, Tobirama stood with his arms crossed, his handsome face now eerily similar to Tsukuyo's after her "corrections" devoid of expression.
Wakama thought to himself that Tsukuyo must have some scheme in making Tobirama look so much like her.
But staying out of Tsukuyo's business was one of Wakama's principles.
Besides, Tobirama was too clever and cunning. When dealing with him, Wakama tried to speak as little as possible. The more he said, the more mistakes he could make.
It wasn't until a few months ago that Wakama learned why Tobirama had asked him to find a spiritually attuned mouse.
Tobirama had an indescribable attachment to Tsukuyo and didn't trust her to stay out of his sight.
But as Tsukuyo's power grew increasingly terrifying, Tobirama no longer dared to track her directly.
On one hand, Tobirama couldn't defeat Tsukuyo.
On the other, he didn't want to prolong any conflict with her.
So, Tobirama had found a spiritually attuned mouse and, through brutal means, sent it to Tsukuyo's side.
From then on, Tobirama only tracked the mouse, Murien, using its animal behavior to uncover Tsukuyo's secrets.
What a... despicable brother!
Because of this, whenever Wakama met with Miyu and Murien kept watch, there was a chance Tobirama would discover the secret.
Seeing the smile on Wakama's face a smile eerily similar to Tsukuyo's Tobirama's expression darkened.
"You two troublemakers, one chasing the Uchiha, the other chasing the Hyuga. Do you have any idea how dangerous this is?"
Chasing... the Uchiha?
Was Tobirama talking about their eldest brother, Hashirama? Or Tsukuyo?
Uchiha Madara was Hashirama's close friend, and Tsukuyo was just fanning the flames from the sidelines.
Hmm... hard to understand...
But it didn't matter. Tsukuyo would handle it. No need to worry.
Wakama smiled. "Tobirama, this matter has already been reported to Father. You know Tsukuyo wants all the clans to unite and live in harmony. If we're going to unite, the Hyuga and Uchiha clans are essential."
Tobirama snorted coldly.
Tsukuyo's prowess in both governance and combat was too overwhelming. It had reached the point where their father, Butsuma, had completely sided with her. Whatever she said, as long as it sounded reasonable, Butsuma would do his best to make it happen.
The once indifferent Butsuma, who had only cared about strengthening the Senju clan, had changed. He had become an obedient father who followed his daughter's every word.
It was all because of money.
As Tsukuyo had once said, "When money stands up, even truth falls silent. When power stands up, even money steps aside."
Tsukuyo now had a voice in the Senju clan.
She had money, power, and immense strength.
Now, no matter how outrageous her orders were, the clan members would throw themselves into carrying them out.
"Don't just listen to her. Tsukuyo is nothing but trouble," Tobirama said, seemingly recalling some unpleasant memory. He gritted his teeth. "You need to be careful. Do well, and you'll be immortalized in history. Slip up, and you'll be buried in the toilet."
"I understand. Don't worry, Second Brother," Wakama replied with a smile.
At that moment, Tobirama felt that Wakama's smiling face was gradually overlapping with Tsukuyo's.
This left Tobirama silent for a while before he finally spoke. "There's a new mission, and you're the one to carry it out."
This surprised Wakama.
Tobirama continued, "Recently, the Senju essential oil massage business has stabilized. Tsukuyo has launched a new 'experience project' mobile services. Among the brothers, only you have been studying medicine with Tsukuyo lately. You understand the business process and the sales pitch. Father has assigned you to lead the 'wellness therapists' to the capital."
Ah... a mission where the clients willingly pay without needing to kill anyone. A good thing...
Wakama understood and couldn't help but ask, "Who's the client this time?"
"The Fujiwara family, nobles of the Land of Fire..."
As the two brothers spoke, they made their way through the snow-covered forest toward the clan's territory.
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In the Land of Fire, noble titles were hereditary.
Although each position had defined responsibilities, they were all held by nobles.
In short, "Your surname determines what position you can hold."
This time, the client was the Fujiwara family.
The Fujiwara family held the position of "Kampaku" (Chief Adviser to the Emperor), a title inherited by the main family line.
Wakama didn't have much exposure to politics and didn't fully understand it. He mostly just memorized what Tsukuyo told him.
Now, Wakama was about to meet the current "Kampaku" to customize a "wellness package" for him.
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