Konoha's Third Training Ground.
Hiruzen Sarutobi looked at Minato with a half-smile, his fingers gripping Minato's Flying Thunder God Kunai.
Minato looked surprised and instantly moved to a distance.
Hiruzen Sarutobi smiled and released the Flying Thunder God Kunai from his hand.
In the next instant, Golden Flash flashed, and Namikaze Minato reappeared in front of Hiruzen Sarutobi.
Once you've prepared your slashing stance, swing down with all your might!
It wasn't that Namikaze Minato disrespected his Grandmaster, or that he was angry and embarrassed, but rather that he took the training seriously as if it were a life-or-death battle.
This was Hiruzen Sarutobi's request of him.
Ninjas of his caliber, as well as those of Namikaze Minato's level.
If you don't fight seriously during a sparring match, then the effect of identifying weaknesses and making improvements is minimal...
Adopting a combat-ready approach is also a requirement that Hiruzen Sarutobi for himself.
As the Hokage, handling his daily duties is one aspect of his job.
His position also dictates that he won't act rashly.
The Hokage's every move is closely watched externally, and the slightest misstep could lead to uncontrollable events, resulting in a lack of opportunities for real combat... but it's a different story internally.
Konoha values tradition and succession.
As the head of the Hokage Faction, it's perfectly normal for him to spar with his students, grand-students, and the village's most talented individuals...
Therefore, Hiruzen Sarutobi had a list in his mind.
A talented ninja from Konoha will be randomly selected to have a lucky private one-on-one spar with the Hokage!
And at the very moment Namikaze Minato teleported over.
Hiruzen Sarutobi formed a hand seal almost simultaneously with him, then clasped his hands together.
An immense pressure descended from the sky!
It was as if a small mountain was bearing down on Minato's limbs and bones. Namikaze Minato, who had never experienced anything like this before, had his Chakra flow disrupted in an instant. A hint of a smile flashed in Hiruzen Sarutobi's eyes.
They've taken the bait!
A naturally daring Flying Thunder God Technique user...
Invisible gravity is extremely difficult to detect. If a field-type technique is prepared in advance, it can form an effective ambush for users of the Flying Thunder God Technique... For the past two months, Hiruzen Sarutobi has put aside the Boil Release form transformation, which he had no clue about.
He then turned his attention to perfecting the " Earth Release: Added-Weight Rock Technique ".
It can be considered a success, as the framework was successfully filled into a complete surgical procedure.
Hiruzen Sarutobi has been using this technique to hone his physical body for almost a month, and as he expected, it has enabled him to fully utilize his physical talents in multiple ways, distinct from the Lightning Release Chakra Mode.
When it comes to combat applications, Minato was the first to try it out.
In the blink of an eye.
Hiruzen Sarutobi kept one hand in Hand Seals, while his other fist, despite the immense pressure, still managed to strike Minato at a considerable speed.
" The Flying Thunder God has been countered!" Minato was shocked. Staring at the fist, his brain was processing the information at lightning speed, considering a decision. "What kind of technique is this..." Minato watched the fist getting closer and closer, and the long-lost pressure surged back into his heart.
The barriers that were usually impossible to overcome suddenly loosened up in that instant.
He could sense the Flying Thunder God God's mark again!
Even if you can't completely dodge it, taking half a punch is much better than taking a full one...
Although Minato knew that his Grandmaster wouldn't be able to hit him with his full strength.
However, in order to make him feel a sense of crisis and prevent him from subconsciously relaxing, Hiruzen Sarutobi will still exert himself, but not to the point of death or maiming... As long as he doesn't die, he can always be brought back to life by Tsunade.
Even if internal organs are damaged, there are ways to fix them now. Use the Earth Grudge Fear Technique to stitch them up and then treat them with Medical Ninjutsu. As long as it's not delayed too long, the problem won't be too serious... Thinking of that pain, Minato, and his Chakra started circulating again at this moment!
But also at this moment.
The gravitational field suddenly disappeared.
Namikaze Minato's eyes lit up with joy, and he hurriedly tried to use the Flying Thunder God to teleport away, but he found that after the suppression of gravity was lifted, his body became strangely soft, as if he were in a state of weightlessness!
Physical sensations became disordered again, and Chakra was disrupted as a result!
A dazzling flash of lightning crackled around Hiruzen Sarutobi. He loosened his fist, hooking his thumb and middle finger together, and flicked Minato's forehead with a sharp rap! Minato felt the world spin, his head buzzed, and the whites of his eyes rolled upwards involuntarily.
Hiruzen's Flick, get dizzy but don't hurt your brain!
Minato squatted down, raised his hands high, and waved his arms with tears in his eyes. " Grandmaster, let me catch my breath..."
If it were against someone else, Minato might have to hold on a bit longer, after all, he is Konoha's number one genius of the new generation.
But the person opposite him is the Hokage, his Grandmaster...
There's no need for that.
"Take a break, it hurt a lot, didn't it?"
Hiruzen Sarutobi chuckled and ruffled Minato's hair, as if he were stroking a Himawari:
"You must remember this pain! The Flying Thunder God Technique isn't invincible. The Shinobi World is vast and full of wonders. Always relying on one technique will inevitably lead to problems one day."
Hiruzen Sarutobi sighed, "You know, the Second Hokage possessed the Flying Thunder God, but the Treasured Tools of the Sage of Six Paths of Kumogakure are no less powerful..." "I'm making you feel pain now so you won't feel it later."
"If something happens to you, not only me, but many other people will be very sad."
Minato paused, a warm feeling washing over him, and nodded earnestly.
"I understand, Grandmaster!"
At that moment, Minato unconsciously felt that some of the nicknames and jokes were justified.
He is known as the Little Sun by many, while some also call him the Big Sun, Hiruzen Sarutobi.
Even a Little Sun can be warmed by the Big Sun...
"Able to unleash two Flying Thunder God techniques in a very short instant..."
" Minato, you've been hiding this well. You've been preparing for this surprise for a long time, haven't you?"
Hiruzen Sarutobi chuckled and said:
"You're truly making progress! Seeing such an outstanding young person like you makes me both proud and under a lot of pressure..."
Minato's lips twitched.
He had a strange sense of déjà vu.
How did he usually comfort the less talented ninjas...?
That's how Hiruzen Sarutobi comforted him.
" Grandmaster, are you trying to comfort me?"
Minato looked at Hiruzen Sarutobi suspiciously and muttered, "It feels kind of perfunctory..."
"See, you're overthinking it again!" Hiruzen Sarutobi waved his hand dismissively.
"I'm so old, what breakthroughs can I possibly make? I'm just here to serve as a whetstone for the future of Konoha, burning away my embers."
"Really no breakthrough? Grandmaster..."
Minato said softly:
"You can even catch my slash with your fingers. Leaving aside the strength of your physical body, this clearly means your nerve reaction speed is much faster, especially during combat..."
"And what's with that technique of yours? It seems to be specifically designed to counter the Flying Thunder God Technique!"
Minato and the Hokage were originally Grandmaster and disciple, and after sparring many times, they became increasingly familiar with each other and could even joke around in private.
Minato was very happy about this.
Although Minato has the personality of Little Sun, he was very mature from a young age. This is because he knew his own extraordinary talent and knew how to be tolerant, which is also his nature. His good relationship with Hokage Grandmaster naturally made him feel good.
But more importantly, in front of Hiruzen Sarutobi, Minato didn't need to display this maturity and tolerance; he could reveal a hidden side of his personality: a slightly cunning side, and a desire to complain and joke.
This made Minato feel very relaxed, because always being a perfect person is exhausting...
Upon hearing this, Hiruzen Sarutobi laughed heartily:
"After all, I've been using you as a whetstone for so long, it's time I reaped some rewards."
"You are my grand-disciple. I may not be able to learn the Flying Thunder God Technique, but the fact that you know it means I do... Why would I target you?"
There's some truth to that...
First, Hiruzen Sarutobi used Earth Release: Super Lightweight Rock Technique to create Gravity Domain and temper himself.
Secondly, it wasn't primarily for Minato's sake, but rather to prevent Teacher Tobirama from doing him a dirty trick someday...
Minato: stare
After a moment, he nodded with some skepticism.
During this period of Hiruzen Sarutobi.
If we don't use the Flying Thunder God Technique and only consider close combat, their speeds are the same.
Overall, Minato's neural reaction speed is faster, but his physical explosive power is slightly inferior.
While Hiruzen Sarutobi's reaction time wasn't as fast as Minato's Minato, his explosive power was stronger.
It was a close call, barely a draw.
Now that Hiruzen Sarutobi's dynamic vision and neural responses have improved slightly, this balance has been disrupted.
It may not seem like much improvement, but when experts clash, the difference can be as thin as a hair's breadth.
" Grandmaster, today's sparring session really got my nerves pumping..."
"I can be faster!"
Minato rubbed the large bump on his forehead and said with a smile, "Training with you has really improved my skills at a lightning speed. It's all thanks to your constant guidance; otherwise, I don't know how much longer I would have been stuck..."
"Training with Jiraiya- sensei didn't have this effect, no wonder you can be his teacher..." Minato muttered.
"That brat is working hard too!"
Hiruzen Sarutobi smiled and said, "I'm training and writing a book at Mount Myoboku..."
It's worth mentioning that Jiraiya had no idea how to create the " Sage Land Pill " series...
He had been holding back his the Tale of the Utterly Gutsy Shinobi for so long, but he just couldn't fit this character into the story.
So Hiruzen Sarutobi wrote him an outline, which adapted a book he had read when he was relatively young.
" Breaking the Heavens with Ninjutsu Chapter 1: The Fallen Genius!"
"Next time, I'll make sure you can't catch me!" Minato nodded solemnly.
If the teacher is working hard, then he/she must work even harder.
Hiruzen Sarutobi gave Minato a thumbs-up:
"Great, I look forward to you being faster and stronger! I love seeing young people full of energy!"
Regarding his recent improvement, Hiruzen Sarutobi had no idea which Performance Metrics bonus had been awarded...
Although Hiruzen Sarutobi believed that the tectonic plates corresponded to each other, he didn't strictly adhere to this rule every time.
Hiruzen Sarutobi has figured out a few patterns.
His talent is like a bucket.
When the growth of one sector becomes too obvious, the focus will be on addressing its shortcomings, emphasizing all-round development.
The settlement cycle may sometimes be delayed.
After all, his Performance Metrics in his previous life wasn't settled daily; it was usually done quarterly.
But that doesn't stop Hiruzen Sarutobi anything. He just diligently trains to the Great Perfection level, and when the opportunity comes, he can just break through...
Talent takes time to materialize; it just requires that one not be lazy.
Namikaze Minato's situation is like Hiruzen Sarutobi getting paid...
Extremely lucky!
"However, it's also possible that my hard work paid off!"
"With all my understanding, half a lifetime of Ninja Way, talent and wisdom, some progress is to be expected..." Hiruzen Sarutobi joked to himself.
"Hoo..." Minato closed his eyes, savoring the pressure he had just felt on the brink of death, and a sudden realization dawned on him.
The disruption of Chakra caused by carrying heavy loads and returning to normal circumstance honed his skills.
The Flying Thunder God Technique is a precise Ninjutsu. To successfully unleash it in any environment, one must remain calm at all times to sense the seal and have a strong heart to face unexpected events.
Just like the punch Hiruzen Sarutobi landed on him...
In future life-or-death battles, sometimes you might have to deliberately create an opening, pretend you haven't reacted yet, and then react when the enemy is right in front of you, thus luring them into a trap.
But if you don't react in time, you're just throwing your life away.
Hiruzen Sarutobi sat cross-legged to the side, saying nothing.
By early morning, he had already practiced Lightning Release Chakra Mode and even had breakfast with Kisame...
The current task is to strengthen the body using the Gravity Domain.
Hiruzen Sarutobi Hand Seals and slowly brought his hands together.
Centered on him, gravity enveloped his limbs and bones, gradually increasing.
The dust floating around him settled beside him, falling without stirring.
The soil below seemed to have been tamped down by a heavy hammer, pressing out a flat and hard imprint on the soft surface.
Spreading out from him as the center, the soil within that area sank in deeply.
After the time it takes for an incense stick to burn, Minato opened his eyes and was stunned by the scene before him.
He tiptoed over, slowly extended his palm into the gravitational field, and his entire arm suddenly sank.
"Is this how Grandmaster usually cultivates?"
"No wonder his physical strength is far beyond that of ordinary people even without using Lightning Release Chakra Mode. He's using his body as iron and constantly hammering it..." Minato couldn't help but think of the flick on the Hiruzen Sarutobi had given him.
If you go all out and add the effect of gravity, wouldn't that leave a bloody hole in his head?
Compared to their destructive power, a ninja's body is fragile.
" Grandmaster, do you think it's necessary for me to also cultivate Lightning Armor?"
Minato couldn't help but ask.
The basics of Lightning Release Chakra Mode involve the activation of cells and the body.
Minato has already mastered this technique.
The advanced stage involves releasing a continuous Lightning Armor, increasing speed and power while simultaneously forming a defensive barrier.
"Not very useful..."
Hiruzen Sarutobi his eyes, pondered for a moment, and said Ninjutsu Ninjutsu important."
"Techniques like Lightning Release Chakra Mode greatly activate cells, but they can also disrupt the flow of Chakra. In this state, can you still properly sense the Flying Thunder God Mark?"
"Even for me, it's difficult to use other Ninjutsu in Lightning Release Chakra Mode. Even if I force it, the effect will be greatly reduced." Minato paused, thought carefully for a moment, and his lips twitched.
He didn't have that impression at first, mainly because in their usual battles, Hiruzen Sarutobi between exiting and re-entering Lightning Release Chakra Mode were always too smooth.
Minato didn't consider the possibility of not being able to release them simultaneously, assuming it was to increase the power of the Ninjutsu.
"I understand, Grandmaster!" Minato nodded obediently.
"Every strong fighter has their own unique combat system. You need to play to your strengths and avoid your weaknesses. If you're worried about your defense, then improve your mobility; that's where your talent lies..."
"Forcing yourself to do things you're not good at will be counterproductive and lead to more harm than good."
"Even if your physical body is fragile, as long as you set up the Flying Thunder God technique correctly, even the strongest attack is useless if it can't hit you. You can't expect yourself to know every technique..."
As Hiruzen Sarutobi spoke, he increased the intensity of gravity once again.
When he opened his mouth, his voice was pressed down by gravity, penetrating the field and reaching Minato's ears, deep and resonant like the tolling of a bell, each word solid and clear.
The sound struck his ears firmly, like the grandest of Yellow Bell and Great Lu, making Minato's heart skip a beat.
"Thank you for your guidance, Grandmaster!"
Minato said with heartfelt admiration:
"I was always thinking about whether we could diversify our development, but that was a misconception of mine."
"I'll talk to Kushina and see if we can combine Sealing Jutsu with the Flying Thunder God Technique to counter and defend against the enemy's powerful techniques. Otherwise, I'll have very few ways to counter such an enemy."
Minato's idea was to open the sealing Barrier and absorb the enemy's Ninjutsu first.
Then, he flung out the Flying Thunder God Kunai, releasing the Ninjutsu and detonating it near the enemy.
"Great idea, Minato!"
"However, this technique requires extremely high proficiency in spatial and Sealing Jutsu, which I cannot help you with. But you can go to Lady Mito."
"Just say I told you to go find it."
Minato lit up.
Although he and Kushina were in a relationship, they didn't have a formal status yet.
Even though Kushina and Mito were close, it wouldn't be appropriate for a girlfriend to tell her senior that she was helping her boyfriend research spells... But Hiruzen Sarutobi was a different story.
In Konoha these days, who doesn't know that when Lady Mito Yamato walks, he would always say things like, " Hiruzen is the Hokage who inherited the spirit of the First, and he's Hashirama's good student"?
They have a great relationship!
"Thank you, Grandmaster!" Minato rubbed his hands together, slightly excited.
It's not that Kushina level is low, but compared to Mito, she is naturally a step behind.
"By the way, Grandmaster..."
"In two years, Kushina and I plan to get married officially. Do you agree?" Minato asked softly, a thought crossing his mind.
Kushina's identity is special, although Mito now clearly about to enter an extremely long standby mode...
But no matter what, he is still a backup candidate for Jinchuriki.
As a grand-disciple, it was only natural for Minato to report this important life event to his Grandmaster.
Hiruzen Sarutobi calculated that Minato had already come of age by then.
Furthermore, ninjas tend to marry relatively young, given their rapid development and maturation...
"I agree. I'm at ease knowing you're with Kushina."
"But, aren't you going to reconsider? You have a lot of girls who like you..." Hiruzen Sarutobi teased.
Minato shook his head, smiled, and said, "It's her!"
" Grandmaster, Kushina usually gives me money like this..."
As he spoke, Minato opened his wallet, took out a banknote, and read aloud:
"This is the subsidy the village gave me. I forgot to buy you kunai yesterday. You can't refuse it, or you'll be disrespecting me!"
"If you won't spend my money, then I won't spend yours either!"
"If you ever lack food or clothing, just tell me. The house that Grandpa Hokage gave me has gone up in value, you know, it's in the Inner Ring of Konoha! I can sell it and move to the Outer Ring, it'll be quieter there, hmph!"
This time, it was Hiruzen Sarutobi a twitch at the corner of his mouth.
What a cheesy couple!
Seeing Hiruzen Sarutobi's reaction, Minato chuckled and prepared to take his leave.
"Kid, showing off in front of the Hokage comes at a price!"
" The Sage Land Series of cosmetics will be released soon. Since the village where you and Kushina's story was told has been requisitioned, we won't be paying you two any royalties." Hiruzen Sarutobi raised an eyebrow.
When it comes to selling cosmetics, storytelling is always important; a good story can add several times the value to a product!
Minato used lipstick to instantly defeat the Ninja Academy Elite. When the whole village asked Kushina if she liked this shade...
Kushina, with her half-tsundere attitude, forcefully stuffed money into Minato, even mentioning selling her house.
These two stories will undoubtedly resonate with young men and women; who wouldn't want a partner like that?
And this story will become a source of money flowing into Konoha, ultimately becoming Hiruzen Sarutobi's potential Ninja Way way.
Minato chuckled, "Why would I need copyright fees!"
Hiruzen Sarutobi also laughed.
I wonder if Kushina will secretly criticize Minato for Minato if these two cosmetics become huge sellers...
That's an absolutely outrageous amount.
"Go ahead, young people need to know when to relax and when to work hard..."
"At your age, you're still in a period of rapid development, so rest is a necessary part of it."
Hiruzen Sarutobi waved at Minato: "You don't need to keep me company. I'm not like youngsters like you."
"At my age, I've reached my limit; all I can do now is patiently wait and work my way up..."
Minato nodded, feeling relieved.
Grandmaster truly understood his thoughts!
"You should also take care of yourself and not overwork yourself. You don't need to shoulder everything; we'll take care of it..." Minato still offered a word of advice, realizing that Hokage was truly difficult.
He had to handle government affairs and maintain his power...
This is one of the reasons why Hiruzen Sarutobi established the " Konoha Committee Member ".
The Hokage who's always getting approval is becoming increasingly ineffective; he'll be Mountains of Documents and Seas of Meetings by endless paperwork and meetings...
Upon reaching the entrance of the Training Ground, Minato suddenly turned around and glanced back.
But then they saw that the ground in the area where Hiruzen Sarutobi was located seemed to have sunk another layer.
He sensed something was wrong...
"Didn't our Grandmaster say we should specialize in our strengths?"
"It seems like our Grandmaster is developing in every aspect! His reflexes, physique, speed and strength, Ninjutsu, and even a Kekkei Genkai..."
Minato scratched his head. "Could it really be a case of 'great things coming together at the last minute'? Is he digesting his past experiences..."
"There's really no need to train Lightning Release Chakra Mode anymore; it's not suitable for me."
"But the combination of Sealing Jutsu and the Flying Thunder God needs to be accelerated. Those brats from the Ninja Academy are all waiting for me, especially Uchiha Aosui, whom Uncle Hono mentioned..."
Minato squinted.
Uchiha Hono and he had a relationship that resembled that of a grandfather and grandson.
While chatting with Minato.
They always mention that a super genius appeared in their clan, named Uchiha Aosui, whose talent was no less than his.
But if you carefully analyze Yan's tone, you'll realize that he's actually embarrassed to admit he's better than him, though he genuinely believes it.
Minato secretly went to see Senju Tobirama twice and inquired about him.
It was discovered that compared to the students at the Ninja Academy, Senju Tobirama's physique was indeed more like that of someone his age.
Their combat capabilities were also astonishing, a complete and utter crushing defeat.
Asuma and Kakashi had placed all their hopes of defeating Minato on " Aosui "...
"Although I don't think I'll lose..."
"But our Grandmaster said, there are always people more capable than you, and there are always higher heavens beyond the heavens."
" My Grandmaster had previously stated that I would be tasked with assessing this year's Ninja Academy students again at the end of the semester..."
"That Uchiha Aosui will probably step forward."
"You need to master the ' Dazzling Spiral Shift Lightning-Guiding Technique ' before that happens!"
Minato secretly made up his mind; if he didn't make thorough preparations...
Wouldn't that mean I got a headache for nothing?
This is a clash between two new era icons of Konoha.
With Hiruzen Sarutobi and Uchiha Isshin's unwitting assistance, the situation escalated further.
One is that the speed of neural reaction has been greatly improved through repeated sparring and in near-life-or-death combat.
Not only did he cultivate Cell Activation, but he also received guidance from Mito to develop the Flying Thunder God: Guiding Thunder ahead of schedule.
The other is that they inherited the complete Dojutsu Power of a pair of Mangekyō Sharingan.
The body and soul have been forged into one, freed from the constraints of forced reincarnation.
It can even summon an ancestor from the Pure Land...
#
Three days later.
White Zetsu excitedly popped out of the ground, shouting and yelling:
" Lord Madara, crucial intelligence!"
"We've found out when Aosui and that Yellow-Hair guy fought! And Aosui even dragged those Ninja Academy students along, wanting to publicly impeach Danzo!" "Even the Hokage's brat got involved, and..."
White Zetsu counted on his fingers. "Idiot Obito, Masked Brat, Youthful Brat..."
Uchiha Madara glanced at White Zetsu: "Such an idiotic memory. After watching Aosui for so long, you can't even remember the names of the students next to you?"
"You mean Might Guy and Kakashi?"
White Zetsu stared at Uchiha Madara in surprise:
" Lord Madara, you actually remember the names of those brats! They were clearly weaklings..."
In the past, Madara would talk about Hashirama the most, followed by Tobirama and Izuna, and would also mention Mito.
Other Warring States Ninja, such as Uchiha Madara, are rarely mentioned.
It was only because Hiruzen Sarutobi had captured his attention that, out of sheer boredom, he began telling the White Zetsu stories about Sasuke Sarutobi, despite being a mortal, was quite capable in combat...
"Hmph, mind your own business!" Uchiha Madara paused for a moment, then responded rudely.
So, the reason you remember these little devils is because you always look at Aosui, isn't it?
He doesn't want to remember!
The key point is that remembering the children's names made Uchiha Madara feel old.
"According to intelligence, Hiruzen Sarutobi has become younger, and even Mito has become younger."
"This is because they are too weak and don't know how unbearable it is to fall from the peak... and my body possesses the special Power of All Creation. My grand plan must be executed perfectly in the best possible way!"
"But I'm still really upset!"
Uchiha Madara increased the intensity of the Demonic Statue of the Outer Path Chakra input into his body.
You should probably get it serviced...
No matter how unsightly the intubation was, no one else saw it except for these White Zetsu.
Mito, and even Hiruzen Sarutobi, whom he saw as "ordinary people," were all fighting against aging and death.
Despite all the reasons, Uchiha Madara still felt uneasy.
He seemed like a cowardly runaway...
" Hiruzen Sarutobi, that's interesting."
"However, it's not that I'm condescending to compete with them, but rather that I need to be in good condition to calm my Aosui."
" Lord Madara, what are you muttering to yourself over there? Are you alright?" White Zetsu tilted his head, looking at Uchiha Madara with a puzzled expression. Wasn't I asking you if the plan was ready? Why are you talking to yourself like this?
I hope I won't develop Alzheimer's disease later in life!
"..." Uchiha Madara sighed.
At this moment, he missed Black Zetsu very much.
Although it's a creation of Yin-Yang Release, it can still understand human speech and read facial expressions...
Unfortunately, he was assigned to monitor Nagato.
"As for the plan, just follow orders..." Uchiha Madara laughed coldly.
In his view, Hiruzen Sarutobi to release the Uchiha Clan from Konoha was a godsend!
Uchiha Madara had considered that Hiruzen Sarutobi might agree.
But I didn't expect him to be so generous, releasing two-thirds of the Uchiha with a wave of his hand, showing complete trust.
Ban originally thought it was just a matter of releasing a couple of cats and mice, just for show...
This greatly expanded the range of targets for his schemes.
"That Hiruzen Sarutobi is clearly Tobirama's apprentice, but he does resemble Hashirama somewhat..." Uchiha Madara sighed softly.
As the Great Clan Leader, he turned against his clan when their situation improved.
Even though it's for a greater good, I still feel a little conflicted.
However, this wouldn't cause the tribe too much loss; they could still manage to get by until his plan succeeded.
"It's just that he has a slight resemblance to Hashirama..."
"It was his fate to meet me, an opponent destined to defeat Hashirama."
A ruthless Uchiha Madara's eyes.
His plan was further refined.
This time, he chose the "En" Nobles, Yuan Clan head was named " Yuan Masamune ".
The Kujo family and the Yuan Clan, the Daimyo of the Land of Fire, were originally from the same lineage two or three hundred years ago.
Later, due to internal disagreements within the clan, it split into two branches.
The Kujo was the main branch, inheriting the position of Daimyo, while the Madoka clan was a collateral branch.
The clan possesses Twin Mirrors, said to be gifts from ancient Sage. Each family held one mirror when Branch Family, and they are regarded as twin symbols of the fate of the Land of Fire in folklore. This has led to the long-standing rivalry and conflict Kujo and Yuan Clan.
The power struggle between the major and minor branches is a classic tale, no matter the time or place...
" With Hiruzen Sarutobi collaborating with the Daimyo of the Land of Fire, the Yuan Clan is on the verge of being purged..."
" The Yuan Clan hired Uchiha ninjas to escort the Mirror, and because it was shattered in order to protect their comrades, the Yuan Clan had a legal basis to launch an attack..."
"Ninjas are merely tools. Tools cannot fulfill the tasks of Nobles; they must see themselves as human beings..."
"The Nobles of the Land of Fire, and even other Hidden Village, will raise an objection!"
Uchiha Madara revealed his flawless plan.
"By the way, Lord Madara! The fact that a brat from the Hokage's family was involved, does that mean the Hokage actually knew about it?"
"The plan won't fail, will it..." White Zetsu said thoughtfully.
"Call him Asuma... If Hiruzen Sarutobi finds out, he won't let it go!"
"From this perspective, his control over the village as Hokage is nothing special."
"Besides, it's too late to cover it up now; I've already seen Aosui's determination!"
Uchiha Madara said proudly:
"After this incident, Asuma might even leave Konoha!"
But White Zetsu didn't quite understand either, so he just nodded and clapped.
"Sigh, get lost!"
Uchiha Madara waved his hand listlessly.
"There's something else, Lord Madara..."
"That Uchiha Clan Head seems to have gone blind, and Aosui has become stronger too!"
"But we don't understand the specifics of how it works; you'll have to take a look yourself when you have time..."
Uchiha Madara frowned sharply.
Isshin went blind, but Aosui became stronger?
His first thought was to get his eyes replaced—isn't that just ridiculous?
Can anyone just replace their eyes?
But then he dismissed the idea, after all, he did have some impression of Isshin; he wasn't a fool.
"Blinded? Could it be the Mangekyō Sharingan?"
"It even made Aosui stronger..." Uchiha Madara felt a surge of joy.
"As expected of my people, they are not useless!"
"What's going on here? Why don't you have any concrete information?" Uchiha Madara looked at White Zetsu and said unhappily.
"Don't you know how to combine the Floating Python Technique and the Spore Technique?"
White Zetsu cried out in despair:
"Oh dear, Lord Madara, we can merge with the earth and trees, not with everything!"
"They went upstairs then. If we were to leave nature, we would be discovered!"
"Besides, Aosui is at the Ninja Academy, Isshin is some kind of Committee Member. Mito Uzumaki has been hanging around the village lately, and I keep running into them. What if they get discovered that he's possessed by the spores? Aren't you making things difficult for him?!"
"We're having a really tough time in Konoha! Mito Uzumaki is so mean!"
This White Zetsu seems to be quite sensitive.
She was very dissatisfied with the exploitation by her unscrupulous boss, Ban, and began to wipe away her tears.
Uchiha Madara remained silent.
That seems to make some sense...
"As expected of Hashirama's wife, she's such a troublesome woman."
"Hmph, stop crying! Next time I'm grilling meat, you come over here and have a serving."
White Zetsu instantly burst into laughter through his tears. "Really? Lord Madara, you're so kind!"
Uchiha Madara shook his head, silently reminding himself to keep his mind active...
How could he subconsciously overlook something that even White Zetsu could think of?
Izuna had told him that when problems arise, he shouldn't take his anger out on others, but rather reflect on whether he himself had failed in his duty...
" Izuna..."
Uchiha Madara murmured softly, "I missed you."
If my younger brother were here, then none of these problems would be problems.
But Uchiha Madara dared not summon Izuna.
First, the state of Impure World Reincarnation is an insult to the person being treated, and prolonged exposure to it causes torment to the soul.
Secondly, he didn't listen to Izuna's advice and was too afraid to see his younger brother...
It was one thing to negotiate with Hashirama and build a village, but then he ran away and didn't take care of his clan...
How can someone who's supposed to be a brother be so shameless?!
If I were to summon Izuna in this state, I would have to personally tell him all this...
Uchiha Madara simply couldn't accept it.
Interestingly...
Uchiha Madara was reluctant to summon Izuna, but some others were already eager to try it out...
Get ready to stand up and kick!
Senju Tobirama sat on the lawn of the Ninja Academy's training ground, his eyes closed.
He Isshin the Dōjutsu he had reserved for him.
"It really was you, you bastard..."
"Even the Uchiha, who are stronger than you, aren't as interesting as you!"
Chakra Senju Tobirama sensed the chakra flowing from another dimension within his body.
His eyes were bloodshot, and he was filled with excitement.
He knew it was Izuna Uchiha as soon as he caught a whiff of Chakra!
Here comes a long chapter of 9,000 words~
If Xiaofan rests for another day or two, he'll be back to his usual self!
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The Daimyo's surname in Boruto is "Madoka," which can be seen as a way of settling some foreshadowing and creating fan fiction.