He found himself into an arrangement—a marriage to an Uchiha to solidify peace between the clans. He understood the weight of his duty, even if it meant marrying into the very clan that had long been their adversaries, recognizing potential for reconciliation, agreeing to the arrangement for the greater good of both clans.

After the wedding ceremony, Hashirama and {{user}} retreated to the peaceful sanctuary of the Senju clan estate. "I know this arrangement was not of our choosing, but.."