Beyond Sin (Naruto)

On a clear, sunny day in early winter, the Senju and Uchiha clans signed a peace treaty.

Hashirama and Madara shake hands and there is loud applause.

"We've finally come this far."

"Ah, finally."

Thus began the creation of a new village.

They also joined forces with the Land of Fire, and began the creation of a peaceful nation in which the country and villages were organized on an equal footing.

After the treaty was signed, things started to calm down a bit.

Hashirama arrived at the Uchiha territory saying he had something to tell Madara.

"There's something separate from the village development today. I have something to discuss."

"Yeah. What is it?"

"Do you know a woman called Tachibana Fuyou?"

"...!"

"He has been missing since spring of this year. His belongings were found within Uchiha territory during a mission with the Sorachi clan."

Hashirama pulled out a necklace with a blackened chain with gold and silver rings strung on it.

"...I know. I'm here..."

"Oh, really? Are you okay?"

...gold and silver rings. Was this what Fuyou saw in her mind?

"Yeah. She lives with me now."

"...!"

"In the spring, my subordinates found Fuyou and two Senju ninjas entering our territory and attacked them. They were injured and I happened to protect them. However, the two ninjas quickly fled, leaving Fuyou behind... We are responsible for accidentally injuring Fuyou, a civilian. I am sorry. I apologize."

"I, I see... It was a blessing in disguise that you protected me. Thank you so much! So, can I meet Fuyou right away?"

Madara answered, ignoring Hashirama who had leaned forward.

"What do you think a commoner like Fuyou was doing all the way to Uchiha territory?"

"...?"

"I'm here to deliver an important scroll to you, Hashirama."

"What did you say...?!"

"You seem to know nothing."

"Who would do something like that to Fuyou...?"

"Tobirama."

"...?!"

Hashirama involuntarily dropped his gaze to the floor in shock. He was at a loss for words.

"I don't know why Tobirama made Fuyou do this, but I'm sure he intended to have the Uchiha eliminate Fuyou."

Madara chuckled.

"Tobirama... that guy..."

"Don't worry, I'm not going to argue about this."

"Fuyou... what are you saying?"

Hashirama asked, leaning towards Madara.

"She wants to live with me in a new village."

"...I see...I understand. I'm sorry...I seem to have caused you so much trouble. I apologize. I'm sorry. Please take good care of Fuyou."

Hashirama seemed like he wasn't really there with his mind.

"You're being awfully enthusiastic about a mere maid."

...Fuyou. You didn't mention your fiance? That's right. I'm glad she didn't find out...

"What do you mean, just a brother? He's been helping me around the house since I was a child!"

"...I see. Should I tell Fuyou that you're here?"

"Yes. Please. Tell them I was worried about them, but I'm relieved to hear that they're safe."

"Okay. Leave it to me."

Outside, snow was beginning to pile up. Steam from the bath was leaking in through the gaps in the window and then disappearing.

In the bathroom, Fuyou was washing Madara's back.

"I see... So Hashirama-sama took the trouble to come here."

"Maybe he likes you too!"

"...Th-That's not true."

Fuyou felt a little relieved that they didn't have to meet face to face right now.

"You've been together since you were kids, right? And you two are pretty similar in that you're both so naive."

"Please stop. Are you jealous?"

"Huh?! No way. Why should I have to...? Just take off your clothes and get in with me. The bathtub is so spacious!"

"That's impossible."

"Tch. You're really stubborn. Almost every night I see you naked and I know you're watching me."

Splash!

"Shut it!!"

"Please stop."

From behind me, I could tell that Fuyou was in a sulky mood.

"You... Are you sure you don't want to return to the Senju territory?"

Madara asked Fuyou in a murmur.

"Yes... I want to be with you Madara-sama forever."

"I see. Then stay here until my house is built and I can live in it. I'll commute to the village from here too."

"Thank you very much. But isn't it difficult to get there?"

"Don't worry, if you're a ninja you can get to the village in 30 minutes. It'll be fine."

"Madara-sama..."

Fuyou clung to Madara's wet back.

"See, you're wet. So why don't we come in together?"

"That's impossible."

"No, don't reject the idea of ​​the sun rising in the west..."

Madara was pretty depressed.

◆

There is a thin layer of snow on the roofs, and the hibiscus trees have lost their leaves, turning white.

"What do you mean, Tobirama?"

Hashirama asked, his chakra exploding as he calmly looked at Tobirama.

"...It was something he wanted of his own accord. If he had wanted to refuse, he could have refused."

"You!!"

Hashirama became enraged by Tobirama's response and attitude and punched him with all his might, causing Tobirama to fall hard to the floor.

"Are you going to kill me? Because you didn't then."

"...Why? Why did you do this?! What grudge do you have against Fuyou? I told you repeatedly not to hurt her! You were only lucky to survive; it wouldn't have been strange if you had died! In fact, you were seriously injured in the left shoulder and were in grave danger!"

"Grudge? Yes, I do. The fact that he appeared before us, his very existence."

Tobirama sat up and wiped the blood from his mouth.

"You loved Fuyou, didn't you?"

"I told you. She said she loves both me and my brother. And yet she says she doesn't want to marry either of us. What was the point of all my patience up until now!"

Tobirama, who was always calm and collected, raised his voice and slammed his foot on the floor.

"Tobirama..."

Hashirama realized that Tobirama had been holding back his feelings for Fuyou out of consideration for him as his brother, and that this had caused his love to turn into hatred.

"…Fuyou will never come back to this house. But don't ever go near her again. Okay?"

"Brother... are you okay with that? Even if Fuyou belongs to another man."

"If that's what Fuyou wants, then there's no choice."

"In that case... don't you think it would be better if Fuyou's existence disappeared?"

"Tobirama!!"

"But the truth is, when I found out that Fuyou was alive, part of me was relieved. For the longest time, I didn't know how to treat her. I could always just push her away, and each time I felt self-loathing. But my feelings for her just grew stronger. It was painful. When I thought that Fuyou might not belong to me, or to my brother, and might just go away somewhere, I thought about erasing her. But it seems that even if I erased her, I wouldn't be able to erase my feelings for her... I can't start over now. But please, brother... hold on to Fuyou's feelings..."

...I was the one who pushed my little brother to this point...

There was silence between them.

The snow falls silently and heavily, piling up even more, further muffling sound.

The snow was piled up thickly on the hibiscus trees, and they seemed to be patiently enduring the weight.

◆

"Okay. Well, that concludes our lesson here. Thank you everyone for everything."

Snap, snap, snap...

The fresh green leaves are shining and dogwood flowers are in full bloom in the garden.

In addition to the students, the students' families, clan council members, Jonin, and Madara had come to observe in the classroom.

Although this school originally started out as a classroom in an orphanage, it has now grown into a fine school where most of the Uchiha clan's children study.

About six months have passed since the treaty was signed, and the construction of the new village is progressing smoothly.

And today was the day that this school would close. In two weeks, they would be studying with the Senju children at a new school in the village.

"Thank you so much for over a year, Professor Fuyou!"

The orphanage staff and children presented Fuyou with a large bouquet of flowers and a letter of thanks.

"Thank you very much."

She said this with tears in her eyes. Then she straightened up and said:

"Let me tell you a little bit about myself...

Actually, my dream was to become a teacher. But I had given up, thinking it would never come true. But at the same time, I couldn't give up on my dream, so I continued studying. That's why I was really happy to be entrusted with this job. Madara-sama, all the Jonin, and all the council members, I'm so grateful for entrusting an outsider like me with such an important role.

Everyone, have a dream. Even if it's something small, it's fine. And keep working hard to make it come true, even if it's slowly. Even if that dream doesn't come true, the effort you put in up until that point will surely be a stepping stone to your next dream. Don't give up...oh, it's not just a little bit anymore. Ahahaha."

Applause and laughter erupted from the classroom.

Madara gave a big round of applause.

...Fuyou's dream came true.

And now it's our turn to create a world where these children's dreams can come true.

It's a big responsibility...

Madara steeled himself once again.

"...That concludes my explanation about the next school. Does anyone have any questions?"

"high!"

"Yes, Mimosa, please."

"When are you and Madara-sama going to get married?"

"Huh? Whaaaaat...?"

A shriek rang out from the classroom, and the students all turned to look at Madara.

...Whaaaaaat?! Am I supposed to answer that now?...

Madara could only stiffen.

"Yes. If you have any questions that are not related to lessons, please ask them after school or during breaks. And at the next school day too!"

"You're just ignoring me? How boring."

"Yeah. I guess it's okay since class is already over."

That's right, that's right, the students agreed with Mimosa when she asked the question and made a fuss.

"···do."

The students quieted down at his voice, and everyone in the classroom turned to look at Madara.

"We'll do it once the new village is completed. That's all!"

Madara yelled with his arms crossed, and with a bright red face, he stomped out of the classroom by himself.

The classroom erupts in excitement. Children and adults alike are making a lot of noise.

"Congratulations Professor Fuyou! That's great! I'll leave the wedding dress to you!"

"Congratulations, Sensei! Now you'll be Madara-sama's bride!"

"I'm really looking forward to seeing you as a bride! Let's celebrate!"

Fuyou could only smirk.

He resents Madara for leaving him alone.

Apparently Madara had just proposed to her.

◆

"Hibiscus――!"

"Itsuki-chan!!"

The two of them embraced each other tightly.

Fuyou moves into the new Marada house in the village, and is finally reunited with Itsuki in the village.

It was the first time we had met in over a year.

"Fuyou... I'm glad. I'm glad. Ever since you disappeared, I've felt like I wasn't alive, and when I heard from Hashirama-sama that you were safe... I wanted to see you sooner!!"

Saying this, the usually strong-willed Itsuki shed tears.

"Itsuki-chan...I'm so sorry for worrying you. I wanted to see you too...how are you doing, Itsuki-chan?"

"I was so depressed without Fuyou! Oh, that's right..."

Itsuki suddenly remembered and took out a black cylinder from his bag.

"Graduation certificate. It's from Hibiscus."

"Thank you... but I wanted to graduate with you too..."

"Yeah... but I heard you were a teacher at a school over there? You always said you wanted to be a teacher. I'm glad your dream came true!"

"Yes! It's all thanks to my studies at a girls' school..."

"That's the best kind of graduation certificate, isn't it?"

"Maybe so. Thank you!"

Itsuki's heart flutters at the sight of Fuyou's smile, which now looks much more mature and sexy than before.

The two of them sat on a bench in the shade and talked about what had happened up to that point.

"So then...Have you decided yet who you will marry, Hashirama-sama or Tobirama-sama?"

"I don't intend to marry either of them."

"Yeah! Why?"

"Maybe it's because I just can't imagine getting married. I love the two of you. But, you know, I've realized over the past year that it's not a romantic relationship, I love you as a family."

"I see... So Fuyou has finally realized! That's what being engaged is all about. The best thing to do is to be honest with Fuyou's feelings. I'll always be on your side."

"Thanks... you see, Itsuki. And... I..."

"Hmm? What's wrong? Did something happen?"

"I've found someone I like."

Itsuki felt a shock on the back of his head, as if he had been hit with a hammer.

"Eh... No way... Who is that?"

Seeing Itsuki's shaken and anxious expression, Fuyou became a little worried but still answered.

"...Uchiha Madara...sama."

"Madara! You've got to be kidding me! Why would you want to be with Madara, the leader of the Uchiha clan and our enemy?"

Itsuki knew from Hashirama that Fuyou had been under protection within the Uchiha territory for the past year. But he never imagined that Fuyou would fall in love with Madara, of all people...

"He's a really kind person. I'm sure you'll understand if you meet him."

"I don't want to... I mean, Madara has killed so many Senju ninja. Plus, he holds a grudge against her for killing his own brother by the Senju. Does Fuyou know about that? They've made peace with her now and she's built the village up, but I think it would be best to stop someone like that. Like I said before, I can't just sit back and watch as Fuyou goes down a path that will make her unhappy!"

She understood very well that Itsuki was saying this because he was worried about her.

"I know, but I believe in Madara-sama, and in the path of peace that he has chosen."

"Fuyou. That's just because your feelings are temporarily inclined after your life is saved. Hey, why don't you take another look at Lord Hashirama? He was the person most instrumental in the founding of this village, and will definitely become its leader. Lord Hashirama is a better match for you, Fuyou. Take my word for it, you should leave Madara alone. Okay?"

"But I already know about Hashirama-sama..."

Fuyou feels a little guilty and pricks her heart, and looks down with a troubled expression.

"Fuyou is Lord Hashirama's betrothed, you know? There is almost no one in the Senju who doesn't know about that. If she were to marry Madara, the leader of the Uchiha, I don't think there would be anyone to congratulate her. Fuyou is a truly wonderful and fine woman, even more so than she herself thinks! Fuyou should become the wife of Lord Hashirama, the leader of this village... Please take better care of yourself..."

Itsuki's eyes welled up with tears and he looked down.

"Thank you, Itsuki. You are so kind, Itsuki. But I love you with all my heart, Madara-sama. This is the first path I have chosen for myself. Even if others think it is wrong, I want to walk the path I have chosen...from now on."

Fuyou said, hugging Itsuki.

"Thank you so much. I love you, Itsuki!"

Itsuki is very weak when Fuyou says, "I love you, Itsuki."

In the end, Itsuki was persuaded by this statement and made a promise to meet Madara next time.

◆

Having talked with Itsuki, Fuyou realised that she couldn't let this go without meeting Hashirama.

I haven't officially asked to break off the engagement yet. Besides, I'm still a maid in that household. I owe her for raising me. I can't do anything disloyal.

Fuyou decided to take a chance and go and see Hashirama.

In just six months, the village has seen more buildings built than in the old Senju territory, and it is already bustling with people living there. There are also many shops. I tried to look for the shopkeepers I knew from before, but there were too many people and shops to find them.

It seems that this rapid progress is largely due to the power of Hashirama's Mokuton technique.

We arrived at the village management facility where Hashirama was supposed to be. The building was three stories tall.

Fuyou looked up and just then, Hashirama's face appeared in the second floor window and their eyes met.

Fuyou bowed and looked at Hashirama again.

"Hibiscus... welcome back."

"I'm sorry for causing you concern..."

The command room where Hashirama is located is not large, but it offers a wide view of the village.

The sunlight illuminates the feet of the two people sitting in chairs.

"No. It is us who should be apologizing. Tobirama has done something terrible..."

"It's fine. In fact, I'm grateful to Tobirama-sama."

Saying that, she smiles brightly.

"...?"

"Today I have come to officially request the annulment of my engagement with Hashirama-sama and Tobirama-sama."

"Fuyou...wait a moment! I still love you. If only I had realized Tobirama's thoughts sooner, you wouldn't have ended up like this. I'm sorry...please forgive me!"

"Please stop. Hashirama-sama has done nothing wrong. I realized... that the love I felt for Hashirama-sama and Tobirama-sama was the love of a family."

"Well then, why not? Let's become husband and wife and start a new family!"

Saying this, he handed over the golden ring he had given to Fuyou previously.

Fuyou looked at the ring with a slightly confused look on her face.

"...I can't help it if you've changed in the past year. But I want you to see me as a man in this new village and date me. Of course, not as a maid."

"I'm sorry... I don't think I can love Hashirama as a man anymore..."

"Do you... love Madara?"

"···that's right."

Big tears flowed from Fuyou's eyes. Her words must have come from her heart.

"I see... He certainly is a good guy. Well, he's inferior to me though! Hahaha..."

Hashirama forced a smile and laughed, which made Fuyou's heart ache even more.

"Please. Break off our engagement...please."

Fuyou was on the verge of giving in to her aching heart, but she pleaded again.

"I understand. Let's resolve this. However, I can't give up on you that easily either. I don't mind comparing you to Madara. Would you mind looking at me again?"

Perhaps Fuyou's happiest thing would be to step aside now.

However, Hashirama's love was not something that could be given up so easily.

"...I, I understand."

The truth is, I can't look at Madara and Hashirama at the same time, and I don't want to.

However, Fuyou could not find any other words to say here.

"...And then, I want to repay the kindness you have shown me for raising me."

"You don't need to worry about that. You've done enough for me."

"Before Butsuma-sama passed away, he told me that repaying a debt of gratitude doesn't just mean getting married...it's important to maintain the connection."

"Father, why would you do something like that..."

"That's why I want to be of service to the village, to Lord Hashirama. I think that's the best way I can repay him."

Fuyou looked out the window at the view of the village and narrowed her eyes.

"Well... I'll think about it then. However... if I work for the village, I'll have to come face to face with Tobirama... will that be okay?"

"Honestly, I'm a little worried. But if it's work, I can't bring personal feelings into it."

Hashirama was surprised at how much stronger Fuyou had become.

"Is there anything you yourself want to do?"

"Yes... If possible, I would like to become a teacher and help educate the children in the village."

"I've heard about your achievements in the Uchiha clan! Well, maybe it would be good for Fuyou to work as a teacher in the village. What do you think about being a liberal arts teacher at the Ninja Academy?"

The Ninja Academy was a shinobi school attended by many of the children who had taught at the Uchiha. Fuyou felt her heart leap with excitement.

"Oh, thank you very much. I'd love that!"

"Then let's recommend Fuyou to become an academy teacher at the meeting."

Hashirama felt relieved when he saw Fuyou's happy smile.

After finishing her talk, Fuyou bowed deeply and left.

A place to return to. Madara's house.

Hashirama gazed out the window at Fuyou's back as she walked away with a feeling of helplessness.

A complex mix of emotions: trust and jealousy towards his friend, regret for not being able to save Fuyou, resentment and understanding towards his younger brother, and unchanging love for Fuyou.

As I watched Fuyou walk away, there was no longer any trace of the young girl I used to take to and from school.

Fuyou is still struggling to cook in the unfamiliar kitchen, when Madara speaks to her from behind.

"I heard you went to Hashirama's today."

"Oh, yes...to say hello..."

Fuyou turns her head towards Madara and continues cooking, but she feels anxious about what Madara might say to her.

"I heard you offered to be a teacher."

"Yes. I also want to be of help to the village... though I'm not sure if I can do it yet."

"I'll recommend you at the meeting. I'm sure you'll be fine."

Hearing this, Fuyou turns to Madara with joy, still holding the carrot in her hand.

"Thank you so much! I'm so happy."

Saying this, she turned to the cutting board and began chopping carrots again. From behind her, Madara could tell that Fuyou looked happy. Madara stood up and approached Fuyou in the kitchen.

"…What else did you talk about?"

Fuyou's hand stops.

"Regarding Tobirama-sama... I told him that I am not concerned."

"If I become a teacher I will have to attend village meetings and the like, but will it be okay for me to meet Tobirama face to face?"

Fuyou turned to Madara again.

"Yes... it's work, so I won't let personal feelings get in the way. For the sake of the village, I'll do my best together with Madara-sama!"

"It's impossible, don't do that."

Madara hugged Fuyou gently from behind.

"Umm...Madara-sama. Actually, there's something I need to tell you..."

"What?"

Fuyou stopped cooking, wiped her hands with a dish towel, and faced Madara.

"It is about the relationship between me, Hashirama-sama, and Tobirama-sama."

"...."

"I have already told you that I was taken in by Butsuma-sama, but not just as a maid, but as my betrothed to Hashirama-sama, Tobirama-sama, and Itama-sama, who was still alive at the time."

"...!"

"Today, I came to ask for the formal dissolution of our engagement."

...When I questioned Fuyou in her mind using the illusion technique, I certainly didn't say she was my fiance.

Why? It's impossible to lie in that world!

I see. The gold and silver rings I saw back then were the ones he had received from Hashirama and the others.

However, he said he didn't know what the ring was...

"So you've been hiding that from me all this time."

"I am so sorry! I thought that if I told you that I was your fiance, I would be used as a bargaining chip and cause trouble for Hashirama-sama and the Senju. Also, it was for my own self-preservation. I thought that this was the only way to survive within the Uchiha territory. Ever since I fell in love with Madara-sama, it has become even more difficult for me to say it...I am truly sorry!"

As he listened to Fuyou's story, Madara remembered an old conversation he had with Hashirama.

"I'm a good guy, so I'll go for it!"

...I see. So Fuyou was his fiance.

She is certainly cute and beautiful. Hashirama...

Remembering how happy Hashirama looked at that time, he once again fixed his gaze on Fuyou in front of him.

"Madara-sama... you're angry, aren't you...?"

Fuyou looks at me with pleading eyes, looking as if she is about to cry.

...Even though I didn't know it, did I steal the woman my friend loved?

Madara felt a tingling sensation in his chest.

Ironically, if it weren't for Tobirama's plot that killed my brother, we would never have met...

Madara thought that perhaps his meeting with Fuyou was the result of guidance from his younger brother, Izuna.

"I understand your situation. Besides, you're my woman now, aren't you?"

"Madara-sama... will you ever forgive me?"

"···ah."

"It's painful to me that I've been deceiving Madara-sama all this time... I wondered what the right thing to do was..."

Even though Madara has forgiven her, Fuyou is depressed.

"I think I would have done the same thing if I were you. That just goes to show you're not an idiot. Come on."

Fuyou timidly clings to Madara.

"In exchange for your forgiveness, you must join me in the bathtub today. Naked, of course."

"Ehhhhhhh... No way..."

That night, Fuyou tearfully took a bath with Madara.

◆

Hashirama and Tobirama were in a room in the new mansion that had been built in the village.

In the garden, there is a hibiscus tree that Hashirama transplanted. There are no buds yet.

"Fuyou came today. She asked me to break off our engagement. Of course..."

"Is my brother okay?"

"Considering what you did to Fuyou, it can't be helped. But... I told her that from now on I want her to see me not as her fiance, but just as a man."

"I see..."

Tobirama turned away from Hashirama and nodded.

"Fuyou then asked if there was anything she could do for the village. She said that if possible, she would like to be involved in education as a teacher. I am planning to recommend Fuyou as a teacher at the Ninja Academy at tomorrow's meeting. However, Tobirama, you should not approach Fuyou outside of work again."

"I understand, but I'm against having him as a teacher at the Ninja Academy. He'd be better suited to a girls' school. Even if he only teaches basic education subjects, it doesn't fit with the village's educational policy for someone with no ninja knowledge to teach at the academy."

"There's no problem if you teach according to the educational policy."

"The academy already has ninja teachers. Besides, being a teacher doesn't just teach classes. It has a big influence on the development of children."

"So essentially, you're saying that Fuyou's personality makes her unsuitable to be a teacher at the academy?"

"I didn't go that far, but this is an important time for the establishment of the village. It would be better to have ninja educated on how to be a ninja village, rather than amateurs."

"Well... I'd really like Fuyou to teach at the Ninja Academy..."

"That's a personal feeling, isn't it? Don't make decisions based on emotion. Let's make the decision in the assembly."

Hashirama did not hold Tobirama responsible for the plot he had hatched.

Although what Tobirama did was unforgivable, he felt he also bore responsibility for making it happen. Also, if Tobirama were to disappear now, it would cause great problems for the founding of the village.

Hashirama closed his eyes to the incident.

Tobirama has demonstrated his abilities as an excellent assistant to Hashirama, and even now, it is only natural that he would voice his opinions to Hashirama.

"I would like to recommend Tachibana Fuyou, who is in the handouts, as a teacher at the Ninja Academy, but I would like to hear everyone's opinions."

"We from the Uchiha side also recommend her."

""...!""

Madara's words, which came after Hashirama's, caused the Senju Jonin to become restless.

"During her time under the protection of the Uchiha, she tutored many children in Japanese, math, and science, and she was an excellent student. I think she is well suited for the job."

Upon hearing Madara's statement, all the Jonin on the Uchiha side nodded in unison.

"I am against it. I don't think that Tachibana Fuyou, who is just an ordinary citizen and has no knowledge whatsoever of ninja, can provide instruction that is in line with the village's educational policy. I don't think that Tachibana Fuyou can..."

Tobirama said the same thing he had argued with Hashirama last night, and began to explain why he would be better suited to being a girls' school teacher.

"Therefore, it can be said that Tachibana Fuyou is well suited to be a teacher at a girls' school."

Madara looked expressionless as he watched Tobirama recommend Fuyou to become a teacher at the girls' school.

"I understand Madara-sama's opinion, but I think Tobirama-sama's opinion is better. No matter how talented he is, if he was the top student at that all-girls school that is practically a bridal school, wouldn't it be better for him to teach girls?"

"Even before she went to school, Tachibana Fuyou received many years of academic guidance from her father, Butsuma, and is also skilled in swordsmanship. Even if she doesn't have any knowledge of the ninja world, she grew up in a ninja family and should understand the ninja spirit."

Hashirama argued with the councilman.

"I have actually seen Fuyou's lessons, and she is intelligent and her academic knowledge is far superior to the average ninja. I think that from now on, ninja should not only study ninjutsu, but should also study academic subjects and apply them to their ninjutsu."

Madara spoke up, agreeing with Hashirama's opinion.

"But even so, aren't there already enough teachers at the Academy? In that case, there's no need to go to such lengths to make them teachers at the Academy."

"Indeed. I wouldn't say that Tachibana Fuyou is an essential member of the Academy."

"As Tobirama-sama says, wouldn't it be better for her to be a teacher at a girls' school?"

It was decided to take a majority vote.

As a result, Tobirama's opinion was supported, and Fuyou was given permission from the teachers to attend a girls' school.

"Too bad for you, Hashirama."

"That's true... I guess the Uchiha side did recommend me."

"If I was more eloquent, I could explain what a great teacher Fuyou is."

"Hey, what would you gain from becoming even more skilled? You're more than capable..."

"Well, Fuyou will be able to get the job she wanted as a teacher. I'm sure she'll be happy."

"That's right. Please tell Fuyou."

"ah."

As he watched Madara walk away with his right hand raised, Hashirama felt sad that he could not report this to Fuyou himself.

When Madara returns, Fuyou is waiting for him.

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