The New Year arrived in the snow that was rare in the past.

The underground of the house is heated by new fuel. Due to the high cost, it can only be turned on during the morning, afternoon and evening. However, it is enough to maintain the approximate heat demand of the Fire Country's climate.

Incense cards, shakuhachi, landscape paintings, poetry collections, shogi, tsubo and shuttlecocks... On the eve of a rare gathering to welcome the New Year, we laid out our usual pastimes in the middle of the hall.

The music sounded sweet, and someone played the seventeen-stringed harp. The melody is not heavy, but a little narrow.

"..."

Because there were too many official duties that were delayed, the person who had to hold the stack of scrolls and continue to approve silently raised his face. Quan Na smiled and admired the rare scene, and consciously picked up a part under the glare of her brother, "I must state in advance that I am only providing reference and do not represent my own opinions."

The young man who exercised enough every day opened half of his clothes because he was anxious. He replied with a sullen face, and his long hair was scattered on the scroll, "You only listen to your sister. She doesn't care herself, and this is not a confidential matter... ... Still laughing, let’s see how this dispute is resolved, legal or emotional.”

"This is what caused the newly established Judicial Office some time ago." Quan Nai walked over and looked her up and down. "Because I liked this girl so much, I pretended to be her good friend who unfortunately died while fleeing the disaster, and escorted her all the way to the alliance... Then she was discovered by her close friend’s family, and kicked out of the alliance shouting that she was cheating on people’s feelings. The girl herself admitted that she fell in love with him, but she was also angry at being cheated..."

"Hiss—what a complicated relationship this is." Izuna took a shallow breath and shook her head vigorously, "I can't handle it. Let's leave it to the experienced Inaga psychologist."

"But regardless of mediation or persuasion, the girl and the ninja do not agree with the result. They demand a clear judgment to determine the relationship between the two." Madara said distressedly, "According to the alliance's regulations, problems that cannot be solved will be handed over to a higher authority. High level personnel handling.”

He gathered a strand of hair, twirled it and flicked it off, feeling that it was more tiring than fighting the tailed beast, "Come to me, and further up is the True Abyss."

"Um"

I stopped when I heard the name keenly. Several piles of small metal parts were being carefully polished and cut with tools. Turning around, the faces of the two black-haired men were very similar, playing out the same situation comedy, a perfect embodiment of "the world is so big, and there are all kinds of wonders".

"what……"

I slowly filtered what they just said in my mind, blinked my eyes, and said, "Ask them if they are willing to accept the illusion."

"What they want is love with real conditions. Isn't it Uchiha's specialty to torture people's mentality in turn?"

This……

Quan Nai hesitated, "Would it be too radical? After all, the image of the alliance has always been gentle and reliable."

"There is no way to intervene with legal and psychological means. Their obsession must be very deep. If they are willing, there is no big problem in developing a milder version of the illusion [miss]."

"Everyone has to make a choice, and we can help by finding out the client's feelings."

"Nathan, you are really..."

Izuna said in a low voice, looking at Madara who didn't know when he looked at him, and smiled helplessly. The upcoming February is her birthday, which is also the fifteenth year of adulthood in the Uchiha tradition.

This is a dangerous time, and there are many forces within the Fire Nation tentatively extending invitations to banquets.

"Well... if you have no objection, just reply like this." I gestured towards Aunt Keiko, who was "eyeing her eagerly", "You don't want to accompany me on official duties during the New Year's vigil, do you?"

Madara silently speeded up, and Izuna also concentrated on helping. Tajima, who was stroking his chin and looking at them with a smile, drew this scene with his pen. Recently, he was sorting out his ninjutsu sword skills and some survival skills on the battlefield. A lot of things were unknowingly added to the book that was originally intended to be used as a teaching material. Something that looks almost like a memoir:

"In the first New Year after the alliance was established, I originally wanted to write down the thoughts of the most thrilling battle with my opponent in my mind, but I found that the children's expressions were very vivid."

"Do latecomers need survival skills? I don't know. Maybe these things will one day become decayed and old relics. So in order to avoid people thinking that I am a serious and unhuman old man, I'd better write about them. "

Tajima started writing and wrote a poem on the side of the picture of several people, "May I ask how the distant forest green in the south is as new as the hibiscus in Beichuan."

There is a harmonious atmosphere at the Uchiha mansion where people of all ages can enjoy it. Hurrying slowly, Tobirama, who came back from the day of watching the New Year's Eve, stepped into the newly built Senju Residence. What greeted him when he went out was his newlywed sister-in-law, who acted slightly reserved.

Uzumaki Mito is a kunoichi who looks soft and elegant, but has strong willpower and strength. She and Hashirama were a prospective couple who were engaged before the alliance was established. It was an in-law union that was agreed upon by both parties and was not subject to subsequent marriage regulations.

Although she herself felt a bit pity.

"Tobirama is back."

Mito opened the newly made door. This is hand-polished little by little by Hashirama, and you can clearly see how meticulous it is at first glance.

Facing his eldest sister-in-law, Tobirama nodded politely and gave him the gift he had been protecting in his arms. The young man who specially changed into the Senju clan uniform looked gentler than usual, and his eyes showed warmth towards his family, "I would like to say in advance, Happy New Year. And to those who are belated, I wish you a happy new year."

what……

This is how Senju Tobirama feels when he is not on the battlefield.

The red-haired woman blinked, feeling mostly relaxed. She waved to the person who was still playing with things inside, and said angrily, "My brother has come to see you, why are you still dawdling?"

"Tobirama!"

He excitedly picked up a pot of violets that were still blooming in winter and rushed over. Hashirama showed it loudly, "Look, the newly cultivated variety is beautiful. It bloomed just now to welcome you!"

……

This inexplicably silly look made Tobirama, who hadn't been in direct contact with his eldest brother for a long time, feel a slight churn in his stomach.

His eldest brother is really reliable and handsome when he is reliable, but when he is relaxed, he is also really annoying.

"This is at home."

So I don't caution you about your volume and actions.

Tobirama said silently, rolling up his sleeves and placing his fingers carefully on the flowers, "The ones spawned by Mudun don't look mutated, they're just for good looks."

"You think of me as a crazy person who even wants to take advantage of flowers!" Hashirama complained, "There are no other colors in winter, so I just want to see the beautiful light blue and purple... You prefer blue, Tobirama Bar."

The man with the blue armor could not refute, so he could only nod weakly, letting Mito see another side of the young man.

"Father still hasn't come over to celebrate with us?"

Taking off his outer clothes and holding them in his arms, Tobirama took the initiative to take out his own cushion and changed the tea and snacks for the couple.

Mito was a little surprised. She originally thought that her husband's brother was a person similar to his brother who didn't care much about the distribution of tasks at home, but she didn't expect...

It must be said that she felt a little sad. Only after coming to the Alliance and witnessing its birth and development with her own eyes did she realize how powerful women can be.

Fortunately, she has a special position in the sealed team, so she has no problem supporting herself through remuneration.

"He... is still a little awkward."

Hashirama pointed to the west. Across the open space in front of the office, his home was exactly symmetrical to the Uchiha's.

"Being so close to the former leader of the Uchiha clan, my father said it's easy to get angry."

This is something that Thousand-Armed Buddha can do. My father has been so stubborn in my impression since I was a child.

Tobijian sipped the tea. The tea soup was clear and sweet in the mouth. "It comes from the southern tea country. It is rare that it has not been involved in a big country. It seems that having special products has its benefits."

"Hmm... I don't know how long this peace will last." Hashirama's thoughts turned to the world situation at this moment, "According to our speculation, it will remain stable for at least three years."

As for whether the east wind will overwhelm the west wind or the west wind overwhelms the east wind three years from now, it is still unknown.

"Tobirama, I'm going to join the team heading to Mt. Myouki for training." Hashirama popped up the chakra, and the violets spread out their petals under its nourishment. Each flower was carefully maintained and meticulous, "Madara and I were in the alliance some time ago. A violent chakra was discovered in the big forest further south. After Chongming's certification, it belongs to the Nine-Tails. Madara and I..."

He fell silent and said, "We are not sure if we can fight alone... If we follow Zhenyuan's requirements, the contract must be signed after defeating the enemy in an upright manner - two people are going too far."

"Brother, I also want to compete with Uchiha Bambi again."

Tobirama calmly looked at the exquisite wagashi in front of him. With the cooperative merchants, these things that originally appeared on the noble lady's desk slowly entered the alliance's families, "You have been fighting together for so many years... Both friends and rivals.”

"I know that there are only two opponents you really care about."

And he is not.

"Yes, yes, Tobirama." The long, straight young man put his arm around his younger brother's shoulders and leaned close to each other silently, "Although we can't compete as much as we want, we are brothers!"

"Brother will support you in whatever you want. If you are not strong enough, we will make progress together. If you have any troubles, we will solve them together. If you don't know how to pursue the person you like, I can also... cough,"

"No, let's forget this."

Tobirama gave him an elbow mercilessly, "Anika, do you think that you can marry a wife like Mito-sama just because of your charm?"

His eyes were inexplicably stern, "Oh, there were many more women pursuing Madara Uchiha at that time than you."

This was of course a joke, after all, even Madara and Tobirama could boast against their will.

Hashirama covered his ribs injured and pretended to accuse, "Oh... the charm of an adult man... but it's like fine wine... Madara is just a little stronger and more fragrant."

With half tears in his eyes, he said, "I'm Naixiu, and it tastes good...you don't understand!"

Oh.

Watching his eldest brother's depression attack again with cold eyes, Tobirama twitched the corners of his lips at Mito in embarrassment, indicating that it was really hard for her to take care of him.

"You two are close brothers." The hostess of the family pinched her waist and sighed after watching a big show, "We have such a good relationship, we must keep it going from now on."

……

The two Senjus looked at each other and laughed together, "Of course!"

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