Awakened Clan

Is your blood the trigger?

Unlike the group of old men, Tsunade didn't have a strong affinity for Wood Release. Even though her grandfather had used Wood Style Jutsu to conquer the Shinobi World, she herself had never witnessed such a scene. Besides, she was still one of the top ninjas in Konoha without relying on her Kekkei Genkai.

While a group of elderly people were venting their pent-up emotions, she pulled Katsuki aside and talked with her inside the house.

"That's right, my blood is the most powerful trigger. Senju and Uzumaki are distant relatives, and their gene sequences are very similar. I've compared this with Nawaki's cells before. Also, the Lineage Factors in my blood are active enough to provide a sufficiently strong stimulus."

Katsuki tried her best to explain.

"Let me state this in advance: don't assume that anyone else's blood can be used as a trigger. Forcibly awakening Kekkei Genkai is very risky. During the time that Zen-kun awakened Wood Release, there were seven times when his Lineage Factors almost went berserk, but I controlled it each time, preventing him from turning into a giant tree or a tree-man... or even a vegetable..."

"In short, I can guarantee a 100% success rate, but if someone else does a similar experiment and ends up with a bunch of tree people or plant people or something like that, I won't be responsible."

"... Can only you do this?"

Tsunade squinted at Katsuki. She had indeed been thinking about trying some blood from Kekkei Genkai clan, but Katsuki's words of cold water had instantly extinguished that idea.

"Yes! I have a high degree of control over my body, so I can accurately control my blood, even when it leaves my body, and use this to regulate changes in the receptors, thereby ensuring the success of the surgery." Katsuki up and met Tsunade's gaze. "And besides me, I suppose no one else could do this, Tsunade- nee, you should know very well how difficult what I'm talking about is."

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"Ah! Well then, I'll have to trouble you with this, kid." Tsunade sighed, ruffling her beautiful golden hair.

"It's alright, it's something I promised to do. The first time was a bit slow, but it'll be much faster from now on," Katsuki grinned.

Senju Zen took Tsunade to Konoha Hospital, where he underwent a comprehensive examination using the hospital's advanced equipment. It was determined that awakening Wood Release did not pose any threat to him. After a month-long observation period, Tsunade was finally able to relax. The Senju Clan then began to organize its members to undergo Katsuki's surgery in an orderly manner, and the entire clan awakened Wood Release.

One month later.

"Wood Release, giant wooden pillar."

"Wood Release: Thorn Kill".

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In the Senju Clan's private training grounds, a group of clansmen, ranging in age from thirteen or fourteen to twenty or thirty, were diligently practicing Wood Style Jutsu.

"Such a scene... is truly delightful!"

Senju Tsuchiya sat by the training ground, gazing at the massive wooden pillars and the thorny brambles that snaked through the ground, his old face beaming like a blooming cosmos flower.

"Wood Release: Wood Clone Technique"

Ten Wood Clones separated from Nawaki's body, serving as training opponents for the clan members to continue honing their Wood Style Jutsu, while his main body sat under the tree, holding a scroll, pondering even more profound Wood Style Jutsu.

It must be said that he is indeed worthy of being the grandson of the First Hokage. After awakening his Wood Release, his strength has increased explosively. Originally, he was already one of the best Jonin by relying on his superhuman strength, Water Release Technique, and Earth Release. After obtaining Wood Release, Katsuki judged that Nawaki was already halfway to the top level. As long as he mastered Wood Release, he would definitely be a master standing at the pinnacle of the Shinobi World.

Nawaki possesses an exceptionally high talent for Wood Style Jutsu, a level that even Tsunade struggles to match.

"Oh my, this is really something. It seems I won't be able to beat Nawaki any longer."

Senju Tsuchiya turned around upon hearing the sound and saw the Third Hokage and Orochimaru approaching slowly.

"Lord Hokage"

"Elder Tuya."

After exchanging pleasantries, the three of them stood by the training ground and watched the Senju Clan members train.

The Third Hokage gazed at the trees and vines sprouting from the ground, a hint of sadness in his eyes. Since the death of his teacher, the First Hokage, he had never seen such a sight again. He thought he would never see Wood Release Technique again in his life, but he never expected to see such a scene.

"Is all of this because of that guy, Katsuki?"

"That's right, Third Hokage, it was with Katsuki's help that the Wood Release Technique was awakened in my clan's bloodline." Senju Tsuchiya's face was full of uncontrollable smiles.

The Third Hokage remained silent, his heart filled with a jumble of emotions, leaving him unsure of what expression to make.

To be fair, he was pleased with the reappearance of Wood Style Jutsu, but the reappearance of Wood Style Jutsu did not only mean that the power of the First Hokage could be inherited. The Senju Clan's period of dormancy was expected to end soon, and with the addition of the Yuki and Kaguya clans who had recently joined the village, the village's structure was bound to change drastically once again.

Moreover, it was a change that was difficult for him, the Hokage, to control.

This is not a pleasant thing for the Third Hokage, who is used to having everything under control.

A month ago, he learned that Katsuki and the Senju Clan were up to something. Tsunade had been holed up in Konoha Hospital for a month and hadn't moved an inch. The Senju Clan had started recalling all their members who were away. Everything seemed unusual. Only today did he receive definite intelligence: the Wood Release Technique had reappeared.

"Nawaki, I haven't seen you for the past two days. You haven't been holed up here practicing your Wood Release?" Orochimaru didn't care what the Third Hokage was thinking. He was more concerned about his little brother Nawaki. He quickly walked to the tree, grabbed Nawaki's head, and rubbed it.

"Hehe, of course! I've learned a lot from practicing Wood Style Jutsu these past few days. Maybe Orochimaru- nii won't be my match next time we spar."

Nawaki grinned and waved his fist defiantly at Orochimaru.

"Alright, I'll wait and see. I want to see just how far you can go. Wood Release, huh? I'll have a good look at you!"

Orochimaru licked his lips, his golden pupils gleaming with anticipation.

Wood Style Jutsu has long been deified in Konoha. Almost everyone knows that the First Hokage relied on Wood Release Technique to sweep across the Shinobi World, so Wood Release is synonymous with invincibility. Orochimaru has been exposed to it for many years, and being able to fight against ninjas who use Wood Release is something that every ambitious Konoha Ninja has dreamed of.

Now that his dream has come true, Orochimaru is getting excited.