Your arranged marriage to a prominent feudal lord has always been a happy one or so you thought. When he suspects your lack of fertility, he takes up a mistress much to your dismay. Your sister, no less!
The overwhelming depression forces you into...
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The minute the two of you arrive at the estate you approach Madara with a fury he's never seen. "How?!" Frazzled eyes know not where to look while your scattered brain cannot comprehend what to ask as there is too much to be said.
Madara understands your plight and remains quiet, intrigued by the plethora of emotions that roam free on your expression. When you spot his lack of care, you realize that you are the only one worked up. With a heavy sigh, you close your eyes and try to stifle all your feelings.
"How... did you know about the child?" You allude to your assumption of Kakashi belonging to Sakumo.
"It wasn't difficult to make the connection." Madara can sense your disbelief and explains further, "I overheard your comment when you were speaking to Sakumo."
You think back on your run-in with the man. "About the hair color? But not even Sakumo-san heard that comment."
"You think very little of shinobi. We both heard what you said, and that man acted on it not too long afterwards." Madara allows a small smirk to appear, "He is quite sure that child is his and has been in a rage... Well, rage is too strong a word, but Sakumo certainly is attempting all avenues to meet the child."
"You heard my comment and went on an investigation?" you ask in disbelief.
"Knowledge is power."
"And what were you to do with that knowledge? It has nothing to do with your child and or me, so why did you snoop?"
"It is my job to keep an eye on things."
His vague answer only fuels your worries. "But is this for the safety of Konoha? It feels like it's more to have blackmail."
"Are you truly so ignorant of the shinobi world?" He pauses and sighs, "Of course you are. You were so sheltered to understand the predicaments that we shinobi face."
Your heart hammers with hurt. "You are right. I am ignorant, but I do know that in this instance, your overreach was unnecessary. You weren't getting your hands dirty, nor helping Konoha. You were causing discourse among a clan that was not needed."
He has neither the will or the motive to retort. He was aware of the consequences when he uttered the truth. He was aware of the ire he'd face from you. To see it in full display only has him quiet with wonder.
"I just..." You pace around as your brain feels scattered with confusion. "Why would you say that?!"
Madara glances away, unamused. "I defend your honor, and this is the gratitude I receive?"
"You think this is defending my honor. My clan has been set ablaze and my sister along with it."
"Why do you even try to pity those who wronged you greatly?"
"Because, I do not wish the worst for others. Is it really that hard to understand? That even if I feel wronged, I would never want my pain to be inflicted on others."
