Uchiha's Disadvantage

For Tobirama Senju, who killed him in the original work, Izuna found it hard not to harbor murderous intent.

However, having received the memories of the original Izuna Uchiha, he also understood very well that he absolutely could not kill Tobirama Senju at this time.

He was too important to the Senju Clan; if he killed Tobirama Senju, the Senju Clan would undoubtedly attack with all their might, regardless of the cost.

And with the Uchiha Clan's current strength, they absolutely could not resist.

Therefore, Tobirama Senju could only serve as a bargaining chip, and must not be killed.

Grabbing Tobirama Senju by the back of his collar, as if carrying a rabbit, he rushed towards the Mount Kumogakure battlefield.

Before even covering a third of the distance, Tobirama Senju woke up.

Witnessing the trees rapidly moving past behind him, Tobirama Senju's pupils suddenly constricted. He looked to the side, his eyelids twitched, and he gritted out five words through clenched teeth, "Izuna Uchiha!"

"Don't even think about escaping with the Flying Thunder God."

Izuna maintained his grip on Tobirama Senju and swiftly moved through the branches of the jungle, saying indifferently, "I've already ordered my subordinates to destroy those kunai."

"Are those new eyes your new power?"

Tobirama Senju knew he couldn't escape, and that he would most likely be used as a bargaining chip between the Uchiha and the Senju.

Since he couldn't change this outcome, he might as well try to extract some information.

"So much nonsense, it doesn't fit your character."

Izuna said abruptly.

"What?"

Tobirama Senju frowned, not understanding Izuna's meaning at all.

"Heh~~"

In response, Izuna merely curled the corner of his mouth, quickening his pace towards Mount Kumogakure.

Mount Kumogakure battlefield.

The Uchiha, marked by the flame fan, and the Senju of the forest, born with powerful chakra.

The two strongest ninja clans of the Sengoku era clashed once again; this scene had already been ongoing for hundreds of years.

Violent explosions sounded one after another. Fire Release, Water Release, Lightning Release... ninjutsu of various attributes, mixed and unmixed, continuously added to the wounded and dead on this battlefield.

Other areas were in a state of chaotic battle, but only two places were in one-on-one combat.

The reason was simple: the protagonists in these two places were too high-level, and others simply dared not approach.

Otherwise, if they were caught up in it, the only outcome would be death!

On one side of the battlefield stood Uchiha Madara and Hashirama Senju, who would later be known as the "[Twin Heroes of the Ninja World]."

On the other side were the current top experts of the Uchiha and Senju – Uchiha Gakugyo and Senju Takeuma.

Uchiha Gakugyo was Madara and Izuna's paternal uncle, while Senju Takeuma was Hashirama Senju and Tobirama Senju's father's cousin, and both Hashirama and Tobirama had to call him "Uncle."

Now both men, in their early forties, were destined not to grow any further.

But at the same time, they were also at the peak of their ninja careers.

"Haa!!"

Hashirama Senju, now in his early twenties, unleashed flame-like blue chakra from his right fist. He leaped into the air and fiercely struck Madara.

This was the prototype of Tsunade's future monstrous strength, but because Hashirama Senju's Wood Release was too overpowered in the future, it overshadowed the fact that his physical strength was equally terrifying.

Madara raised the Uchiha Gunbai on his back with his right hand and blocked it in front of his chest.

Clang!

A bursting impact sound rang out. The rock beneath Madara's feet shattered, and he sank more than half a foot into the ground.

His Sharingan spun wildly in his eyes. Madara formed a "Tiger" hand seal with his left hand, "Fire Release: Dragon Fire Technique!"

Four roaring dragon heads of fire attacked Hashirama Senju at point-blank range.

Facing the attacking fire dragon heads, Hashirama Senju's pupils focused. Chakra ignited in his left hand, and he swung it fiercely.

He actually shattered the A-rank Fire Release jutsu!

Madara seized the opportunity to retreat, creating distance between himself and Hashirama Senju.

"Madara, stop this now. The outcome of this battle is already clear."

Hashirama Senju advised kindly.

"Dream on!"

Madara replied coldly, while also thinking, 'Although I don't want to admit it, without my new eyes, I can't defeat Hashirama, but...'

Madara's mind flashed back to Izuna's words before he left – "Older Brother, don't use the Mangekyo unless it's absolutely necessary."

The current Uchiha Madara was unaware of the side effects of the Mangekyo; even if he knew, given his personality, he would likely still use it recklessly.

It was only because of Izuna's opinion, as a close relative, that he had kept this trump card and not used it.

Whoosh!

A black shadow flashed behind Madara, revealing himself to be Uchiha Gakugyo.

"Madara, are you alright?"

Uchiha Gakugyo narrowed his eyes, keeping his back to Madara.

A trickle of blood flowed down from his forehead, across his cheek, all the way to his jaw and neck.

In less than two seconds, Senju Takeuma caught up, standing shoulder-to-shoulder with Hashirama Senju.

"I'm fine,"

Madara replied, then lowered his voice, "Did you notice? Tobirama Senju isn't here..."

Although Tobirama Senju was not at his peak level now, he was still ranked among the top five strongest in the Senju Clan without warning.

There was no reason for him not to participate in such an important battle.

Not far away, the topic Hashirama Senju and Senju Takeuma were discussing was no different from that of the Uchiha side.

"Uncle Takeuma, it's strange. I don't see Izuna Uchiha on the battlefield."

Hashirama Senju frowned.

"It is indeed strange, but we don't have time to worry about that,"

Senju Takeuma's tone revealed a hint of confidence. "However, the battlefield situation is in our favor. As long as Tobirama's surprise attack succeeds, we can even end the centuries-long conflict between the Senju and the Uchiha."

Senju Takeuma had great confidence in Tobirama Senju's plan.

Originally, Tobirama Senju was the strongest sensory ninja born in the Senju Clan in centuries.

Just standing on the battlefield was enough for him to know the number of people present.

Coupled with the newly developed, terrifying Ninjutsu called "Flying Thunder God," Senju Takeuma was confident that Tobirama Senju could come and go freely, even in the Uchiha Clan's most important defensive positions.

Thinking of this, Senju Takeuma's confidence grew, and he tightened his grip on his katana. "Hashirama, let's put in more effort, break through the Uchiha front line, and cooperate with Tobirama's actions to severely damage the Uchiha in this battle."

"...Alright."

Although Hashirama Senju was a bit of a saint, he wasn't so foolish as to not understand the situation. At most, he wouldn't kill surrendered Uchiha soldiers in battle.

"Cough,"

On the opposite side, Uchiha Gakugyo coughed dryly, and blood involuntarily dripped from the corner of his mouth.

Madara was startled. "Are you alright?"

"It's nothing. It's an old injury from the last battle that flared up, but Senju Takeuma isn't doing any better."

Uchiha Gakugyo wiped the blood from his mouth.

Madara glanced at the surrounding battlefield situation, gritted his teeth, and thought, There's no other way... I'm sorry, Izuna!

With that thought, the three tomoe in Madara's eyes spun rapidly, forming a circular shape with three connected curved tomoe!