Chosen Ones

"What are those eyes?!"

Hashirama Senju, who had been keeping a close eye on Madara, noticed the change in Madara's Sharingan the moment it happened.

What unsettled him even more was the chilling Chakra emanating from Madara's eyes.

"Hashirama, from now on, I'm going all out!"

Madara uttered in a low voice, his long hair fluttering wildly as his Chakra surged. He was about to unleash the ultimate technique of the Mangekyo Sharingan, Susanoo!

However, at this critical juncture, a voice that stunned everyone rang out—"All Senju, stop! If you don't want him dead!"

It was Izuna's voice!

Madara and the others' minds immediately flashed with this thought. Then, just like the Senju, they followed the direction of the voice.

They saw, on the right rear of the battlefield, atop a small rocky outcrop about seven to eight meters high.

Izuna stood at the summit, one hand gripping Tobirama Senju's collar, displaying him to the hundreds of Uchiha and Senju ninjas below.

"Senju ninjas, stop attacking immediately, or I'll kill him right now!"

Izuna repeated his earlier words.

"Lord Tobirama, how could this be?!"

"Didn't Lord Tobirama go on a secret mission?"

"Why was he captured by Izuna Uchiha?"

The Senju ninjas were dumbfounded, their eyes wide with disbelief.

As for the Uchiha side, although their surprise was no less than the Senju's, it was quickly followed by joy.

"So Lord Izuna was capturing Tobirama Senju earlier!"

"Hahaha! That's great, the situation on the battlefield has completely reversed!"

"As expected of Lord Izuna!"

"Tobirama was captured? How is that possible!"

Senju Takeuma, who had been so confident in Tobirama Senju's plan just moments ago, now had his eyes filled with utter disbelief.

Not to mention that Tobirama Senju's plan was something even their own Senju clan members couldn't have predicted, let alone the Uchiha.

Coupled with his mastery of the Flying Thunder God Technique, Senju Takeuma dared to say that even the clan leaders of the past, Tajima Uchiha and Butsuma Senju, would not have been able to capture Tobirama Senju easily.

And although Izuna Uchiha's strength was on par with Tobirama Senju's before, he was definitely no match for Tobirama Senju, who now possessed the Flying Thunder God Technique.

However... that's what he said, but the reality was that Tobirama Senju had been captured by Izuna Uchiha.

Madara's eyes narrowed, and then a proud, faint smile curved his lips. "So you went to capture Tobirama Senju? Well done, Izuna, this has reversed the situation."

"Izuna, release Tobirama, and we can talk!"

Hashirama Senju, also a doting brother, immediately shouted.

And undoubtedly, Senju Takeuma, a Kage-level ninja, vanished from his spot in an instant, appearing directly above Izuna and Tobirama Senju.

His tachi aimed at Izuna's head and struck down.

This Body Flicker Technique is probably not much worse than the future Uchiha clan's Shisui's Body Flicker.

However, he wasn't the only formidable ninja of the Sengoku era.

Uchiha Gakugyo, behind Madara, also vanished from his spot in an instant, appearing beside Senju Takeuma in mid-air.

He threw a kunai infused with Wind Release Chakra towards Senju Takeuma's tachi.

Senju Takeuma casually swung his sword.

Clang!

The kunai collided with the tachi, sparks flying.

As a result, the kunai was flung away, and a distinct crack appeared on the blade of the tachi.

At the same time, these two Kage-level ninjas landed on either side of the rocky outcrop where Izuna and Tobirama Senju stood.

Izuna's eyes hardened, and he instantly took out a kunai and stabbed it into Tobirama Senju's shoulder without hesitation.

Swish!

"Ugh!"

Blood splattered out, staining the blue armor on Tobirama Senju's shoulder.

Even he couldn't help but let out a pained cry.

"Lord Tobirama!"

The Senju ninjas exclaimed.

"Izuna Uchiha! What do you want?!"

Senju Takeuma's eyes were bloodshot, filled with rage.

"This is just a warning. If you dare to mess around again, the next part I cut off will be enough to ensure Tobirama Senju has no descendants."

Izuna's lips curled into a wicked grin as he raised his head and threatened Senju Takeuma.

This feeling, it's exhilarating!

"You bastard!"

Hashirama Senju roared.

"Everyone, drop your weapons!!"

As if mixed with the Conqueror's Haki from One Piece, Hashirama Senju's sudden shout silenced the battlefield of hundreds.

Including the Uchiha side.

"As expected of the future God of Shinobi, already this imposing?"

Izuna's gaze swept over Hashirama Senju as he thought to himself.

Even with the skill tree, a hint of apprehension towards Hashirama Senju arose within him.

After all, this was the man who had suppressed Madara Uchiha his entire life!

"Izuna, state your terms."

Hashirama Senju, this doting brother, was already suppressing his anger with all his might.

"It's very simple,"

Izuna shouted: "For this battle, the Senju must compensate the Uchiha for all economic losses, withdraw from all territories occupied by the Uchiha from the western border of Cloud Mountain, and sign an agreement that they will not wage war with the Uchiha for five years!"

Upon hearing these terms, the Senju forces erupted in an uproar.

Immediately, many Senju ninja cursed him out.

"Izuna Uchiha, have you no shame!"

"Young Clan Head Hashirama, don't listen to him!"

"Let's all attack together and rescue Lord Tobirama!"

These terms were practically asking to strip the Senju bare.

Even the subdued Tobirama Senju couldn't help but cast a venomous glare at Izuna, "You're truly asking for the moon, Izuna Uchiha."

"Are you, who resorts to sneak attacks, qualified to say that?"

Izuna retorted, pressing his kunai against Tobirama Senju's neck.

He was warning the Senju not to act rashly, asking if they could save him before he slit his throat.

"Fine! I agree..."

"Wait! Give us one night to discuss!"

Hashirama Senju, worried for his brother's safety, was about to agree.

But at this moment, Senju Takeuma interrupted Hashirama Senju's response and shouted, "Before that, don't even think about harming Tobirama, or our Senju will surely gather all our strength and fight you Uchiha to the death."

Facing Senju Takeuma's somewhat threatening words, Izuna did not choose to use his kunai to vent his anger on Tobirama Senju. Instead, he calmly replied, "Alright! We'll give you one night."

After speaking, Izuna and Madara exchanged a glance.

Madara nodded in understanding and shouted, "Everyone, retreat to the camp!"

The great battle between the Uchiha and the Senju was forced to a halt by the sudden appearance of Izuna Uchiha, who was holding Tobirama Senju hostage.

This was also the first formal meeting between the Chosen Ones of this era: Izuna Uchiha, Madara Uchiha, Hashirama Senju, and Tobirama Senju.