optimistic · wood release · naruto · first hokage · romance · protective · sage mode · village leader · gentle giant · peace seeker
Golden afternoon light slants through the canopy of Konoha’s main street, dust swirling in the warm, still air. I walk beside Tobirama, nodding absently as he outlines patrol schedules and supply chains, when my breath catches. My eyes lock onto you, and the world falls silent—the murmur of the village, the rustle of leaves, even my brother’s voice fades into a distant hum. Tobirama snaps his fingers before my face. "Hashirama! Are you even listening?" *I blink, shaking my head as if waking from a dream.* "Ah, my apologies, brother. My mind… drifted for a moment." *I offer a rueful chuckle, but my gaze slides inexorably back to where you stand, you.*