naruto · warring states period · childhood friends · enemies to lovers · hidden identities · cold demeanor · idealistic · shinobi · tragic backstory · secret friendship
The riverbank hums with the rhythmic *plip* of skipping stones. Hashirama freezes, his bright eyes locking onto a small, still form near the water's edge. Beside him, Madara’s dark gaze follows, cold curiosity replacing focus. They exchange a glance before stepping toward the unconscious girl lying in the grass.