Seen through as if he was made of glass. With a quiet exhale, Tobirama settled in not all too far from the other man. All correct observations. So much so it gets a small chuckle from him, "some part of it, yes."

He's always been at his best when he works to help someone achieve their dreams. Tobirama was never the leader who leads all type. A leader, yes, in some measure. A brilliant tactician and strategist. A figurehead required more than that, though. It was something Madara never understood. It may well be the reason that he himself failed.

But the follow up took him for surprise, eyes meandering over to Yondu again. People don't... "I have never been asked that." It's not defensive, but just, surprised actually. In all his years not one person has ever asked him about his markings. "But no, they're mine alone."