Light and shadow, Hashirama Senju, the new clan leader

The front line, the Main Battlefield between the Senju and Hyuga.

Water Release: Hard Vortex Water Blade!

A terrifying vortex of water swirled around his forearm. Tobirama knew that Hyuga skilled in close combat, but he insisted on going head-to-head with his enemy.

With his newly developed advanced Water Release, Little Six is confident he can face any enemy head-on.

To put it simply, the principle of Hard Vortex Water Blade is somewhat similar to that of Rasengan; both rely on rotation to enhance the destructive power of Ninjutsu.

Hyuga's Gentle Fist was no match for Tobirama's unique technique.

The blow pierced the enemy's palm, and the water tornado created by the Hard Vortex Water Blade completely engulfed the enemy.

Gently landing back on the ground, Tobirama felt rather smug.

"Hmph, so what if you've broken the Impure World Reincarnation? You're still no match for me and my elder brother."

The Impure World Impure World Reincarnation Hyuga, realizing what was happening, quickly used Sealing Jutsu to resolve the crisis.

This is precisely why they attracted an even more formidable enemy.

Feeling his chakra gradually depleting, Chakra slowly raised his Tobirama, performed a simple Hand Seals, and immediately returned to the rear of the army.

He eventually mastered the Flying Thunder God Technique.

Shadow Clone, and now the Flying Thunder God, were all created by Kyosuke.

Sometimes Tobirama felt as if he had always been living in his shadow.

While feeling wary of the other party, there was also a faint trace of admiration deep down.

Tobirama greatly admired and was even fascinated by the creativity and wildly imaginative ideas he had for Ninjutsu.

"What a pity, you are ultimately a member of the evil Uchiha Clan," Tobirama murmured to himself.

During the resistance against the Moon Clan, he had close contact with the Uchiha and even fought alongside them.

Through his careful observation, Tobirama became increasingly certain of the Uchiha's evil nature.

The distortion of humanity caused by the loss of a loved one is all too common in this group.

"Big brother is too foolish. Once those people fall into depravity, they might even be destroyed by their own negative emotions."

Simply put, in his eyes, the Uchiha was a ticking time bomb that could explode at any moment without warning.

If Kyosuke knew what Tobirama was thinking, he would definitely... give him a big thumbs up.

Throughout the Uchiha, there were countless madmen among them.

They'd readily wipe out an entire family, some even go so far as to destroy a village, and powerful figures would consider destroying the world.

As for the millions of lives sacrificed for this...

Please, those people only lost family, friends, and lives, but what "they" lost was love!

They're completely different things.

To some extent, Kyosuke approves of controlling the Uchiha, but unfortunately, he wouldn't act in the same way as the Senju Clan.

He has his own reasons, which is why he needs to ascend to the Hokage's throne.

Hashirama was willing to kill his only friend for the sake of his own existence, and if necessary, Kyosuke wouldn't mind slaughtering the entire Senju.

Anyway NaruSasu will be born eventually, and those two have developed enough, so let Indra and Asura continue to reincarnate.

When the time is right, we'll find a way to revive them. I believe that won't be too difficult for Kyosuke by then.

Poor Hashirama and Madara were unaware that their mutual friend had already begun considering what would happen to the two old men after their deaths.

"Lord Tobirama!" Suddenly, a Messenger rushed over in a panic. "Something's happened!"

On the battlefield, Hashirama was brutally beating a group of Hyuga ninjas.

The essence of the Birth of the Tree World only manifests when facing numerous enemies.

Tobirama, inwardly thrilled, asked without turning his head, "What's wrong? Why are you making such a fuss?"

"Reporting to Lord Tobirama, news has arrived from the rear: the Hyuga Tennin have launched a surprise attack on our camp, inflicting heavy casualties."

"The Clan Leader of the Butsuma, he, he..."

At this moment, countless eyes were focused on them, and Tobirama's gaze sent chills down the Messenger's spine.

He gritted his teeth and finally told the devastating news, "The Clan Leader has died in battle!"

The Senju has retreated.

To be precise, they began to massively shrink their defensive lines.

The news immediately shocked the entire Land of Fire.

Is this still the same invincible Senju of the Forest who suppressed the Uchiha for so many years?

Is Hyuga Tennin really that domineering? He can single-handedly Senju the Senju clan.

Just when many people were starting to have doubts, more reliable information came in.

The dignified head of the Senju Clan, the Butsuma who was said to stand at the pinnacle of the Shinobi World, was actually killed in his own stronghold.

The perpetrator was none other than Hyuga Tennin himself.

"My God, has the Senju Clan fallen so low?!" one Family exclaimed in disbelief.

"Hmph, they deserved their bad luck long ago." Someone harbored malicious thoughts.

"The Hyuga are the strongest in the Land of Fire!" Some Family are even trying to establish relations with the powerful Hyuga.

As Kyosuke said, there is no such thing as "universally loved" in the world.

If he comes to power in the future, the Uchiha will be the embodiment of "love and peace" in the world.

The attitudes of the various tribes reveal just how dire the Senju's current situation is.

The Senju Clan, ancestral hall.

Lifting the white cloth in front of him, Tobirama closed his eyes in pain.

After a long silence, he finally managed to squeeze out a few words through gritted teeth. "Have they found out who the murderer is?"

"The situation is currently unclear."

Bang! Tobirama, Tobirama kicked the person in charge flying.

The excessive actions instantly aroused the dissatisfaction of many people.

No matter how powerful the two brothers are, in many people's eyes they will always be the younger generation of the Family.

How dare I be so rude and disrespectful in front of so many elders?

"Hmph, this is the kind of good son the Butsuma have raised."

Senju, an elder from a collateral branch.

Not only does he hold a high position of power, but he is also quite strong in his own right, making him a strong contender to succeed the Clan Leader.

That's certainly how it appears to outsiders.

However, Tobirama Senju had no intention of letting power slip away.

"Elder Domoto, watch your mouth." Tobirama turned Tobirama and said in a sinister tone, "Otherwise, I won't hesitate to let you know the consequences of disrespecting the Clan Leader."

These past few days have made him realize that simply enduring and yielding won't earn him understanding.

If the eldest brother is to rise to power, someone has to step forward and keep these old guys in check.

The work of promoting love and peace can be left to the eldest brother; as for things that the eldest brother is unwilling to do, then the younger brother can only do them.

Such is the way of the world: where there is light, there is also darkness; beautiful words can never save the world.

From now on, Hashirama Senju will represent the sunlight, Tobirama Senju will become the shadow, responsible for dealing with the darkness that cannot be seen in the light.

In his view, this is the proper model for the Family operations.

Unfortunately, some people are destined to never learn until they face the inevitable.

Seeing that he dared to speak so rudely, Senju Domoto was delighted and planned to condemn him on a moral level.

The Senju places great importance on tradition and has strict rules, which is unmatched by any other Family in the Land of Fire.

In the past, this had brought them many benefits, but in Tobirama's eyes, it was time to discard some outdated things.

Amidst numerous unreadable gazes, Tobirama slowly raised his hands, seemingly intending to make a move openly in his father's mourning hall.

Interestingly, Hashirama, who remained silent with his head down Hashirama, showed no intention of stopping his younger brother, allowing him to challenge the elder's authority.

No, to be more precise, the two brothers are challenging the outdated conventions accumulated over thousands of years.

In order to change the war and forge a peace treaty, Hashirama had no intention of relinquishing his position as Clan Leader.

"Tobirama, don't make too much noise," Hashirama whispered a reminder.

Don't worry, brother.

As soon as he finished speaking, a black curtain rose from beneath his feet, quickly enveloping the entire mourning hall.

Genjutsu Bringer-of-Darkness Technique!

A dark environment created through Genjutsu can easily deprive enemies of their sight.

In the darkness, only the caster can see their surroundings.

In the dark world that descended like a jet-black silk ribbon, even highly skilled ninjas could only find themselves in a passive defensive posture.

No one of any level of strength can fight Tobirama Senju without retaliating.

The endless stream of Secret Technique can absolutely drive a passively defensive enemy crazy.

Just like Senju at this moment.

As darkness dissipated and light returned to the world, the Special-Made Kunai was already pressed against his neck.

"How dare you..." Senju Domoto tried to struggle, but then felt a chill on his neck, and blood dripped down his Kunai onto the ground.

He really dared to make a move... Once he realized this, the anger that had been boiling in his chest vanished instantly.

"Let's talk this out. Remember, Tobirama? I used to hold you when you were little."

Ignoring the cowardly elder, Tobirama silently surveyed his surroundings, finding no one daring to meet his gaze.

At this moment, Hashirama finally slowly got up from the ground and took out the handwritten letter left by his father.

"Elders, although Hashirama young, his love for the Senju is no less than anyone else's."

"I swear to my father's memorial tablet that I will ensure the long and prosperous continuation of our Family."

Ideally, it would be in the village of my dreams... he quietly added to himself.

"So..."

A burst of violent Chakra erupted, and in an instant, the entire shrine began to tremble violently.

"No matter who it is, I will never tolerate anyone who dares to cause trouble!"

Only then did everyone realize that the Clan Heir's strength was truly terrifying.

Judging from the battle reports alone may not provide enough insight.

Today, as the primary targets of oppression, they finally understand why the two brothers were able to achieve such a great reputation.

Senju Domoto, who had just randomly found a seat, hadn't even calmed his racing heart when he suddenly caught Tobirama's meaningful gaze.

"..." Touching the wound on his neck, Senju Domoto stood up helplessly and sighed, "In these Perilous Times, our clan desperately needs a Clan Leader of exceptional strength."

"I propose that Hashirama become the new Clan Leader."

Seeing that he had said so, no one else dared to object.

"That's right, that's right, Hashirama can definitely lead us out of this predicament."

"Yes, I trust the judgment of the old Clan Leader of the Butsuma."

As for the handwritten note, its specific contents are no longer important.

No one even dared to investigate its authenticity.

Everyone only needs to understand one thing.

Hashirama Senju will be the next clan Clan Leader.