Spirit Release's Dōjutsu Upgrade, Madara's Great Figurine, and the Ironclad Proof That It Was Tobirama
Tobirama and Izuna.
With Obito and Shisui, and with the addition of New Root from the Yashiro...
There were five Uchiha in total, who had been the Lord Hokage's loyal sparring partners for the past few months.
In order to solve the problem of the range of Spirit Release, Hiruzen Sarutobi diligently sought advice from the Uchiha ninjas.
The invisibility and instantaneous release of Ninjutsu are most famous in the Shinobi World for the Genjutsu of the Sharingan of the Uchiha Clan.
It only requires eye contact or channeling Dojutsu Power into the enemy to take effect; no Hand Seals are needed, and the radius of effect is almost identical to the viewing distance. This method of releasing Dōjutsu is exactly the effect Hiruzen Sarutobi wanted.
Therefore, the Lord Hokage plans to imitate the "focused release of Dojutsu Power " to remotely condense Chakra to destroy the "core" of the enemy's Ninjutsu, thus forming his own unique Dōjutsu...
Therefore, it is not necessary to wait until close range to use external Chakra to destroy the "technique".
The best way to learn is, of course, to experience it firsthand.
Therefore, Hiruzen Sarutobi's Sealing Jutsu and Water Release talent have improved significantly in the past few months.
After the " Fire Sealing Method "Ten Thousand Seal Body Absorption Seal was completed and the " Water Sealing Method " was used to initially temper the body...
The module selected is the " Evil Sealing Method "!
The so-called " Evil Sealing Method " specializes in dealing with spiritual energy, and also includes Yin Release Chakra...
"What an exquisite Genjutsu..."
" The Yashiro's Binding Jutsu combines Yin Release Chakra with Dojutsu Power, making the enemy feel as if countless thick nails are piercing through their body. Its power is immense!"
Hiruzen Sarutobi lavished praise on Yashiro.
Obito and Shisui's eyebrows twitched.
Through the Sharingan of these two little ones, they were witnessing a very strange scene...
Driven by the power of the Yashiro's Dojutsu Power, several enormous triangular pyramid-shaped iron nails were driven firmly into Hiruzen Sarutobi's body...
But the next moment, these rough-looking instruments of torture, covered in blood and rust, melted away as if they had been thrown into the sea... The melted substance, like whipped cream, flowed into Hiruzen Sarutobi's body.
" Lord Hokage, are you serious?"
Uchiha Yashiro couldn't hold back any longer. "Why do I feel like you... you don't seem to feel much..."
"People always need to make progress, right?"
Hiruzen Sarutobi chuckled and said, "After exchanging ideas with everyone for so long, although I'm slow-witted, I've still managed to improve somewhat through these exchanges. I now have a slight understanding of the subtleties and superiority of the Sharingan."
Yashiro took a deep breath.
During the months he Hiruzen Sarutobi, Yashiro's thoughts were completely opposite to what Hiruzen Sarutobi had said...
He discovered that while the Sharingan was powerful, if it only had Three-Tomoe, it was merely a technique of normal strength in the face of the top tier of Shinobi World.
It did not play a decisive role.
Not to mention the Lord Hokage...
Yashiro felt that every time Hiruzen Sarutobi, the Lord Hokage's resistance to Genjutsu visibly increased.
" Lord Hokage, you are truly amazing..."
Obito looked at Hiruzen Sarutobi with starry eyes, as if he were a fan of a celebrity.
"I want to become a strong person like you someday, constantly cultivating and using my power to protect the village!"
Obito and Shisui were able to get involved because of Tobirama.
Hiruzen Sarutobi's main purpose was to communicate with Tobirama.
His old mentor is now not only the great inventor of Ninjutsu in the Senju Clan, but also someone who understands the Uchiha best and has now gained his own Sharingan... If you want to decipher the mechanism of Dojutsu Power, Senju Tobirama is naturally the most suitable candidate.
However, Tobirama's body is not yet fully developed, and although Izuna has the Mangekyō Sharingan, it is still limited, so he brought Obito and Shisui along. These two are now Tobirama's younger brothers.
They were all extremely enthusiastic about Hiruzen Sarutobi, and their talent was also considered excellent.
Shisui was also a descendant of Kagami Uchiha, and training together could be considered an official recognition from the Hokage, a form of care.
This is the advantage of Hokage position...
Although I was supposed to be training alongside Hiruzen Sarutobi, being able to participate felt like an honor...
After all, when Obito and Shisui returned to the Ninja Academy, the moment they mentioned that they had accompanied the Lord Hokage in training, all the other kids would swarm around them, chattering excitedly as they told their stories...
Even Kakashi, the Little Cool Guy, couldn't help but sneak closer and listen intently.
"Kid, you're already very talented..."
"There's no need to rush things. I can still protect you for a while, but there will be a day when you'll be needed to stand up and protect Konoha..." Hiruzen Sarutobi ruffled Obito's spiky hair and laughed heartily.
He really liked Obito.
Who doesn't love an enthusiastic puppy?
Every time she sees him, her Sharingan instantly transforms into starry eyes, staring at her with fervent devotion...
A young person's sincere admiration is genuine.
Shisui looked at Obito with envy, realizing he had been too reserved.
"You're quite good too, Shisui..."
Hiruzen Sarutobi, one in each hand:
"Having inherited my brother Kagami's talent and will, you and Obito will carry the banner of the Uchiha in the future. I have high hopes for both of you." As for Tobirama, it wasn't convenient for Hiruzen Sarutobi pat his head...
He was afraid Teacher Tobirama would get anxious...
Obito and Shisui both squinted and smiled, looking completely satisfied.
Tobirama's lips twitched subtly.
Was there really such a way to subdue the Uchiha in Hokage?
So you're using the Hokage's position as Genjutsu, huh?
" Aosui, could you please review the methods for simulating Dōjutsu again..."
Hiruzen Sarutobi looked at Tobirama.
Tobirama nodded, knowing that he was also speaking to Izuna inside him.
However, it was still inconvenient for Obito and Shisui to know that Izuna was inside him; only Mito, Isshin, and a few others knew. Izuna and Madara's positions in Konoha remained relatively ambiguous.
Even Hiruzen Sarutobi wouldn't, and didn't want to, push things forward until a decisive event occurred.
This is actually a test for the Uchiha...
If they work diligently for the village, Hiruzen Sarutobi will naturally help them restore their reputation...
" Izuna," Tobirama said softly.
Izuna nodded, reflecting the Dojutsu Power of his Mangekyō Sharingan onto Tobirama's eyes. Both Sharingan were fixed on Hiruzen Sarutobi, awaiting his move. Hiruzen Sarutobi sensed the Chakra within his body.
The Evil Sealing Method within his body contained a significant amount of the Uchiha Clan's Dojutsu Power.
However, this is ultimately limited, and one cannot rely solely on Dojutsu Power to trigger long-range Spirit Release.
Otherwise, it would be like becoming a blood bank for the Uchiha Clan, which would also create a dependency.
What he needs to do is first learn how to release his Dojutsu Power and try it out, then completely internalize it...
The Dojutsu Power slowly flowed into Hiruzen Sarutobi's eyes.
At this moment, his eyes were filled with a blood-red crimson, even more vibrant than those of Obito and Shisui, except that they lacked the black Tomoe. Obito, Shisui, and Yashiro were stunned.
Wait, the Lord Hokage turned into Uchiha?
Tobirama and Izuna were also stunned; this was definitely the Dojutsu Power of the Uchiha Clan!
"Following the feeling of focusing my Dojutsu Power, I slowly replaced it with other types of Chakra..."
Hiruzen Sarutobi activated the Dojutsu Power within the Evil Sealing Method, signaling to Yashiro to cooperate with him.
The Yashiro belatedly realized what was happening. "I'm ready, Lord Hokage!"
The Three-Tomoe in Yashiro's eyes spun, and the two Dojutsu Power collided!
The Dojutsu Power is somewhat like the balance wheel when learning to ride a bicycle, in relation to Hiruzen Sarutobi's Spirit Release.
Once you've mastered the feel of riding, you can remove it.
Hiruzen Sarutobi slowly activated his Spirit Release, infusing it with his Chakra instead of his Dojutsu Power.
The Yashiro gradually began to falter.
He was shocked to discover that his Sharingan's power was no match for Hiruzen Sarutobi's...
But there's nothing we can do about it.
Hiruzen Sarutobi absorbed not only the Yashiro's, but also the combined four portions from Shisui, Obito, Tobirama, and Izuna.
"Let's go!" Tobirama commanded in Tobirama.
"Understood!" Izuna said seriously.
With the addition of Tobirama and Izuna's Dojutsu Power, Yashiro noticeably improved.
What Hiruzen Sarutobi wanted was an environment where he could gradually replace his Dojutsu Power within a balanced framework...
This moment.
The crimson in Hiruzen Sarutobi's eyes gradually faded, replaced by an ethereal blue-white.
The blue-white light gradually expanded, eventually filling Hiruzen Sarutobi's eye sockets with a clear blue-white light. It emanated from the depths of his pupils and spread throughout his entire eye sockets Hiruzen Sarutobi his mouth, and the clear blue-white light silently filled his mouth without dissipating.
It was as if this strange power was gathered throughout his body.
Obito and Shisui exchanged a glance instinctively, and the two kids froze.
The Lord Hokage could conjure up Dojutsu Power similar to the Sharingan was already beyond their comprehension...
What kind of technique is this now?
Just looking at the color makes me think of Byakugan.
However, at this moment, Hiruzen Sarutobi's aura was indifferent and ethereal. There was not a trace of the bulging veins on his forehead when he activated his Byakugan, nor even the slightest emotional fluctuation.
Just watching, Obito and Shisui felt their Chakra seem to freeze; the crimson in their eyes faded involuntarily, replaced by reverence. "It's done..."
Hiruzen Sarutobi, and his eyes converged on the Dojutsu Power that had been exchanged with that Tobirama Yashiro and Izuna. He silently detonated his Spirit Release using the Dōjutsu!
At that moment, the core of the technique, which was supported by the Dojutsu Power of the Yashiro and Tobirama, was pierced in an instant and turned into one after another stream of attribute-less Chakra turbulence!
Only Izuna's Mangekyō Sharingan Dojutsu Power remained strong, but it had been largely dissipated, as if it had degenerated from Mangekyō Sharingan to the quality of an ordinary Three-Tomoe. Hiruzen Sarutobi looked at Tobirama, his eyes seemingly seeing Izuna through his body.
He nodded to Izuna and said softly, "Thank you..."
Still reeling from the shock, Izuna withdrew the Dojutsu Power of his Mangekyō Sharingan and let out a soft breath.
The strangeness of Spirit Release reminded him of many powerful Mangekyō Sharingan Dōjutsu recorded in the Uchiha scriptures, whose effects were no less impressive! Or rather, in Izuna's view, Hiruzen Sarutobi's Spirit Release was the nemesis of Mangekyō Sharingan Dōjutsu...
The power of the Mangekyō Sharingan Dōjutsu lies in the fact that it is, to a certain extent, a reflection of the Uchiha mind.
Their abilities are incredibly diverse, making them almost impossible for the enemy to analyze before they are repeatedly exposed.
Therefore, they can always achieve a " First-Strike Kill," gaining a significant information advantage in ninja battles and allowing the Mangekyō Sharingan Uchiha to easily take the initiative and gain the upper hand.
"But Hiruzen's Spirit Release can dismantle Ninjutsu and even Dōjutsu. While it might not completely nullify them, it will at least destroy their structure and greatly reduce their power..." Izuna muttered to himself.
"I never imagined that Hiruzen, someone without Uchiha blood, could create a pair of ' Mangekyō Sharingan ' through his own talent..." "Truly unexpected."
"To achieve such an effect, this is absolutely the most Forbidden Technique among Forbidden Technique, placing an extremely high burden on the body and demanding extremely high standards for the technique itself."
"As expected of Senju Tobirama Senju's apprentice!" Izuna couldn't help but exclaim.
Tobirama's lips twitched.
So you're bringing yourself into everything when it comes to Forbidden Technique? He never taught Hiruzen any techniques like that!
Let alone teaching it to Hiruzen, Tobirama never even considered something like " Spirit Release " in his ninjutsu development—an idea that could nullify all other Ninjutsu... Was Hiruzen really that extreme in his Ninjutsu design?
They even managed to achieve...
"Thank you for assisting my training..." Hiruzen Sarutobi stood up with a smile; the upgrade in his Spirit Release clearly put him in a good mood. "If you have any questions about training in the future, don't hesitate to ask me."
"Mutual help and support lead to improvement."
"I wasn't saying this in my capacity as Hokage, but rather as a slightly older Konoha Ninja..."
Obito and Shisui responded with great surprise, "Really? Lord Hokage!"
"Of course..." Hiruzen Sarutobi nodded with a smile.
He discovered it.
It's unclear whether Obito and Shisui's success stems from Tobirama's excellent training or from innate talent.
Both of them had excellent physical attributes and learned Ninjutsu and techniques very quickly.
Obito, in particular, wasn't a top student at school.
But as long as it's Hiruzen Sarutobi talks to him about, he's highly motivated by his interest and always tries to master it.
Hiruzen Sarutobi's assessment of Obito was: a ninja full of unpredictability and with great potential...
However, Hiruzen Sarutobi still felt a little itchy in his hands.
He really wants to find someone he can beat up thoroughly to test the effectiveness and limitations of his Spirit Release...
Unfortunately, he couldn't easily make a move against the Uchiha in front of him.
Needless to say, Obito and Shisui are important, but since they are still children, the focus should be on encouragement and protection.
The Yashiro is old enough, but his strength is lacking...
As for Tobirama...
Hiruzen Sarutobi really wanted to spar with his teacher.
Even though his age as " Aosui " is unknown and his skeletal frame suggests he's nearing adulthood, he's still just a recent graduate of the Ninja Academy. Without a good pretext, Hiruzen Sarutobi felt Tobirama would think he was deliberately looking for an opportunity to attack him...
However, Hiruzen Sarutobi had already come up with a plan.
Now, Tobirama, being Danzo's disciple, has access to many resources and can transform his research abilities into contributions to Konoha. However, it's still not enough; he still has to go through many approval procedures. This is a double-edged sword of institutionalization.
To fully unleash Tobirama's research capabilities, and also out of basic respect for Tobirama, he should at least be given the title of " Konoha Committee Member "...
Isshin had long harbored this intention and had hinted to Hiruzen Sarutobi on several occasions that he wanted to voluntarily step down from his position.
But this matter cannot be rushed. Tobirama's promotion speed as " Aosui " is already like a rocket...
He jumped from Genin to Jonin in just a few months, with no obstacles in his path.
If he were to be promoted again without a suitable reason, the other ninjas would probably think, "Why is the sky over Konoha so dark? I've accidentally wandered into the Tian Family..." Therefore, Hiruzen Sarutobi decided to wait for a suitable opportunity to let Tobirama and Minato, the two new generation's Twin Stars, follow the path of power advancement, and he, as the Hokage, would personally conduct a public test!
The position that is hit is always the most convincing.
It would also allow Hiruzen Sarutobi to experience the oppressive feeling of the Double Flying Thunder God without holding back...
" Lord Hokage, Committee Member Jiraiya has returned to the village..." An Anbu appeared silently behind Hiruzen Sarutobi and reported.
Hiruzen Sarutobi a beat. "I understand."
What you wish for comes true...
Here come the sandbags!
This wasn't Hiruzen Sarutobi bullying his disciple; it was Jiraiya had orchestrated multiple times and actively requested himself...
After Hiruzen Sarutobi left.
Tobirama and Izuna began to study Hiruzen Sarutobi's Spirit Release.
Several months ago, the two of them had noticed the strangeness of the Spirit Release.
After all, Madara's Absorption of Sealing Technique, and Hiruzen Sarutobi's Spirit Release, judging solely from their outward appearances, are evenly matched and utterly unpredictable...
At that time, however, Izuna and Tobirama were more focused on speculating whether Madara's true identity was some white-haired character, and they debated it for several days before temporarily putting the matter aside...
" Aosui, you've read a lot of classic texts, do you have any ideas?"
Izuna pondered:
"I feel like I've seen Hiruzen's original Ninjutsu somewhere before, but I can't quite place it..."
Over the past few months, the more Izuna observed " Aosui's" research and development methods, the more he felt that this young man had completely inherited Danzo's talent Tobirama this area... He had an enormous capacity for knowledge, absorbing the knowledge from various classic texts like a sponge from the notes approved by Danzo, and when he started experimenting, he was extremely efficient and never got discouraged by mistakes.
He has the air of an old-fashioned scientific researcher!
Therefore, in terms of the research and analysis of Ninjutsu, Izuna did not regard " Aosui " as a junior, but as a strong person with whom he could discuss matters on equal footing.
"I actually had a slight suspicion before..."
"Now it's certain that it's most likely the Forbidden Technique mentioned in the Uzumaki Scriptures, the ' Ten Thousand Seal Body Absorption Seal ' developed by Ashina Uzumaki."
Tobirama spoke slowly.
He never imagined that Hiruzen would one day actually try to train Ashina Uzumaki's jutsu with his own body! Tobirama had naturally seen that jutsu and had tried to persuade Ashina Uzumaki for Hashirama.
Such techniques, existing only in imagination and without any possibility of practical application, will only incite the greed of ninjas and bring trouble...
Pure fantasy!
" Ashina Uzumaki??"
Izuna's face darkened; this was one of the ninjas he hated encountering most during the Sengoku period.
His masterful combination of Fire Sealing Method and Evil Sealing Method hand seals rendered both Fire Release and the Sharingan ineffective. Furthermore, with the Adamantine Sealing Chains and Mind's Eye of the Kagura, close-quarters combat and biting posed no threat to him...
And this bastard also has a self-healing ability, although not as exaggerated as Hashirama's, it's enough for him.
The only downside is its lack of offensive capabilities, but its defense is top-notch.
The grand formation, formed together with several powerful members of the Uzumaki Clan, was like an impenetrable fortress during the Warring States Period...
" Hiruzen actually learned his Forbidden Technique? No, he perfected his useless technique?"
Izuna rubbed his temples:
"As expected, even Hiruzen, a student taught by Senju Tobirama, inevitably picked up his traits, developing an extraordinary obsession with Forbidden Technique..." "Fortunately, Hiruzen's talent is strong, otherwise Tobirama would have misled him. Forbidden techniques are too dangerous; if something goes wrong while practicing them, it would be a real problem..." The Uchiha is lucky to have met Hiruzen. If they had a disciple like Danzo, a "Tobirama-like" Danzo, the clan would have suffered greatly... "If you ask me, it's all Kumogakure's fault for not being skilled enough. If he hadn't been ambushed by the Tools of the Sage of Six Paths of Tobirama, how could Hiruzen have had such extreme thoughts?"
Izuna complained, then changed the subject. "No, that bastard might not be dead. Maybe he orchestrated all of this. I still think my analysis was correct..."
Tobirama's face darkened.
Are you never going to stop?
How could that Nameless Strongman be him!
"That's enough. Weren't you defeated by Tobirama's Flying Thunder God Slash back then? You talk like you're the most cautious person in your life, and you actually believe those ' Perfect Ninja ' accolades in the classics?"
"You even took off the Mangekyō Sharingan and gave it to the Great Clan Leader, insisting on taking your own life. If you had negotiated with the Senju back then, not only would you not have died, but with you watching over the Great Clan Leader, none of what happened afterward would have occurred..."
Tobirama couldn't help but mock:
" Tobirama does have problems, that's true, but putting him aside, how are you any better than him?"
"You're partly to blame for half of the Uchiha's problems!"
In order to criticize Izuna, Tobirama also got himself involved.
When the topic of being Flying Thunder God Slash came up, Izuna couldn't hold back and started rambling incoherently.
"Can a sneak attack be considered a victory?"
" The Mangekyō Sharingan made me lose control of my emotions. I didn't want it to be like this, but there was nothing I could do..."
"Do you know, Aosui? Actually, I later discovered four ways to break the Flying Thunder God. Would you like to hear them?"
The atmosphere instantly became cheerful, at least that's how Tobirama felt.
Izuna tried to explain for a while, but he was starting to lose his nerve.
"No more smuggling in your own agenda. Aosui still leans a bit towards Tobirama. Maybe that's what they mean by Scientific Ninja being drawn to each other..." Izuna coughed lightly, intending to say something positive:
"By the way, you've handled Tomie very well lately..."
"Just let things continue peacefully like this. There's no need to rush into rejection. Gradually let her know that you have no interest in dating, which will minimize the impact on her."
"Given the current situation in the Shinobi World, as long as there's no war or anything like that happening outside, she should be able to accept your pace and gradually calm down."
Although Izuna wanted to use " Aosui's" low emotional intelligence to artificially and purposefully cultivate a pair of "scientific research" Mangekyō Sharingan...
However, Izuna had to admit that " Aosui " was learning very quickly. She couldn't be called a master of romance, but she didn't make the same mistake as Uzumaki Shio.
Given this, Izuna wouldn't deliberately encourage Tomie to turn Aosui to the dark side, as that would violate his principles...
"How is this related to the war?"
Tobirama frowned, but he was also somewhat curious.
Are there really so many interpretations of matters of the heart?
"War represents loss and death; it means that waiting has lost its meaning..."
"Extreme environments can amplify obsessions and emotions."
Izuna said softly:
"This is one of the reasons why ninjas in the Warring States Period had earlier births and marriages than they do now..."
"However, you don't need to worry. Given the current situation in the Shinobi World, Kirigakure should already know about Konoha's current power, and Amegakure has allied with the village..."
"The other three Hidden Village will take action and react. War is inevitable, but as long as no one makes the first move, the conflict can drag on for a few years, and peace will continue..."
"That should be enough for Tomie to figure things out," Izuna reassured Tobirama.
Tobirama nodded.
He thought so too. Given Konoha's current power, a local war could even be a good thing for the village. However, the other Hidden Village weren't fools or a united front.
If they want to join forces and launch a coordinated attack on Konoha, the Chain of Suspicion between them will be almost impossible to erase without them learning a lesson... and it's impossible for a single Hidden Village to rush in; wouldn't that just be handing Konoha an opportunity?
Tobirama stopped thinking about Tomie and just dealt with it casually.
With the greater good of scientific research and spiritual practice for the village at stake, Tomie couldn't really muster any enthusiasm...
Recently, Tobirama and Uzumaki Shio reconciled, and through the cooperation of Nagato and the Uchiha, Tobirama wrote a sincere letter of apology.
However, the two made no progress in their relationship. Under Mito's guidance, Uzumaki Shio was busy training in Tailed Beast Chakra and family scriptures, choosing to enrich herself first.
Tobirama, however, secretly mixed in his own interests. Under the guise of training and research, he borrowed many Uzumaki texts using notes approved by Danzo, and occasionally went to ask Uzumaki Shio Mito about her understanding of Sealing Jutsu...
We used to be wary of him!
Tomie currently expresses only a reluctant understanding of this situation.
Neither Tobirama nor Izuna expected that someone was actually trying to change the logic of war in the Shinobi World, and that this person was someone they both knew very well...
Madara could never have imagined that once the war began, Izuna might utter words that would shock Tobirama for an entire year:
" Aosui, it wasn't me who ruined you, it was Senju Tobirama who ruined you!"
Graveyard of Mountains.
Uchiha Madara's hiding place.
After Tobirama repaired a Great Figurines of Izuna, he began doing something similar.
For the past few months, Black Zetsu has worked day and night, delivering the necessary Material to the strong old man Uchiha Madara, and leading White Zetsu in raids on bases in various villages...
Working around the clock, without rest, is necessary because it requires both secrecy and high efficiency, so overtime is the only option.
"Tsk..."
Uchiha Madara connected the Demonic Statue of the Outer Path the workbench, using the Rinnegan as a carving knife and combining it with the Impure World Reincarnation to create the Six Paths Puppets.
"Interesting..." Uchiha Madara thought to himself, a slight smile playing on his lips.
White Zetsu Ah Huo watched this scene silently, barely able to contain themselves.
It reminded me of some books I've been reading recently, one of which mentioned:
"If your thinking becomes rigid as you get older, tearing up newspapers or doing Sudoku can help relieve this."
In Ah Huo's eyes, Ban's behavior was almost the same as tearing up a newspaper...
Ah Huo felt a little sorry for him.
The more books and classic texts it read, the more it understood how spirited and ambitious Ban had been back then...
How did such a Asura of Shinobi turn into a wretched old man tearing up newspapers?
Although I look much younger now...
"Besides, something seems off about Black Zetsu..."
After gaining intelligence and developing deep thinking abilities, Ah Huo also discovered that Black Zetsu's unique control over them seemed to have gone beyond being an extension of Madara's will.
It wasn't one of the branches that came with the God Tree, but like Tobi, it was a true and upright person who knew some secrets.
It is something that develops later in life, and it was only strengthened by chance.
"But I can't say it out loud; just having that thought causes me so much pain..."
"Let's observe first; perhaps this is Lord Madara's design..."
Black Zetsu's method of controlling the White Zetsu is somewhat similar to Danzo's " Cursed Tongue Eradication Seal," but its strength and precision are far superior. "Hmm, such a work barely does not tarnish my reputation."
"It's alright..."
Uchiha Madara looked at the Second Mizukage and Tsuchikage in front of him and nodded in satisfaction.
Making six in a single day wouldn't be difficult for Uchiha Madara, but such creations would be too crude... making it difficult for the puppets to retain their original abilities, and they wouldn't be able to act independently.
They need to be under my control in real time for them to have any real fighting power...
Too much trouble!
Uchiha Madara's idea was to have a partial Rinnegan ability, the ability and consciousness of the person in their previous life, and a secret door that he could absolutely control.
Similar to Black Zetsu controlling White Zetsu...
He finally managed to figure it out...
"If I had focused on studying Ninjutsu, Tobirama would have been nothing more than an ordinary person..." Uchiha Madara smiled smugly.
He raised his hand.
The two figures before him Hozuki Gengetsu and Mu, slowly opened their eyes.
To avoid revealing their intelligence, their eye markings were specially treated so that the Rinnegan patterns inside were not visible without battle damage... It was all about the details!
"Where am I...?"
"Hey, why is this bastard here?!"
"Honestly, even though he was my defeated foe, he still wants to follow me around after he's dead?"
Hozuki Gengetsu looked around and first spotted Mu standing to the side, at which point he immediately started talking.
Although he loves fighting, he's also a very talkative and enthusiastic person.
"A defeated opponent?"
"What else can you do besides getting chased by my Dust Release and hiding away as a treacherous villain, you eyebrowless bastard?"
Wu was clearly awake as well, but he was observing intently with his eyes half-closed. However, upon hearing Hozuki Gengetsu's mockery, he instantly lost his composure. These two had fought countless times, ultimately perishing together, making them a pair bound by a great bond in the Shinobi World.
"Huh? Me, insidious?"
"I don't know any invisibility techniques, and I didn't split myself into two, wrap myself in bandages, or even apply camouflage paint," Hozuki Gengetsu said, twisting and turning. "What a disgraceful Tsuchikage!"
"All you can do is hide in Giant Clam and mist! And you even create ridiculously stupid Clone Explosion. Aren't you funny as the Mizukage?" "My Dust Release is perfectly aboveboard!"
Ah Huo, standing to the side, stared in disbelief as the two began to engage in a verbal battle.
no...
Don't these two people even look where they are?
"To be objective, both of you..."
Ah Huo cleared his throat. "Your techniques all sound insidious enough, none of you seem like good people..."
Hozuki Gengetsu and Mu turned around at the same time, staring at Ah Huo.
They appeared to be arguing, and in reality, they were, but they were also using this method to gather more information...
To lower the enemy's guard in a nonsensical way.
It can only be said that their cooperation was tacitly understood.
Who are you?
Chakra channeled his Hozuki Gengetsu, and the Water Gun condensing in his fingers was ready.
Who are you?
Wu squinted his dark eyes, arms crossed; if Ah Huo made a move, the earth would immediately swallow him up.
"Your biggest mistake was not letting us move."
"Let that despicable schemer, Senju Tobirama, come out here!"
"This eyebrowless guy isn't very bright; being stuck on this island has made his thinking rigid. He didn't even realize at first that this was the Impure World Reincarnation Jutsu..."
"In this Shinobi World, only that guy knows how to use such a terrifying and disgusting technique..."
As he sensed the Chakra within his body, which was almost identical to that in his previous life, his expression gradually turned grave.
"He even perfected the technique; I can't even imagine what he's done!"
"Given his style, he'll most likely summon you and me to wage war against Iwagakure and Kirigakure!"
"And you, you white weirdo, you're obviously one of his research products too..."
Wu stared intently at Ah Huo:
"My senses tell me that you possess Chakra similar to that of the First Hokage, only much weaker. The only person capable of this is Senju Tobirama!"
"He is Senju Hashirama brother..."
Hozuki Gengetsu couldn't help but glance at Mu, who was still as quick-witted as ever, and smiled slightly.
He truly deserves to be his lifelong rival!
Ah Huo blinked hard.
That guy is absolutely right...
Uchiha Madara, standing nearby, couldn't hold back any longer. The reason he hadn't been seen by Mu and Hozuki Gengetsu was because Madara was testing the puppets' hidden doors to see how well they worked. For example, he was testing how to make them invisible, control their movements and speech, etc...
But Uchiha Madara either.
The Bandage Man said a few more words, and he ended up beating himself into the likes of Senju Tobirama!
" Ah Huo, tell him my true identity..." Ban and Ah Huo Telepathic Communication.
Madara didn't intend for Gengetsu and those without vision to have the authority to see him; they were just to follow orders and do what was said.
After all, they were acquaintances, and seeing his aged appearance, Uchiha Madara felt a bit burdened.
"You two, it was actually Lord Madara, the Asura of the Ninja World, Uchiha Madara, who resurrected you..."
"The goal is to pursue true peace..." Ah Huo explained earnestly.
Wu and Hozuki Gengetsu a glance, and the two mortal enemies smirked.
He couldn't help but burst into laughter.
Hahahahahahahahahaha!
Ah Huo looked completely bewildered. "Wait, what are you laughing at?"
"Kid, I bet you're Artificial Human created using the First Hokage's cells, right? Looking at your weird shape, I doubt your brain works very well..." Mu raised an eyebrow, unlike Hozuki Gengetsu's, though it was merely a slight bulge under the bandages.
"I could barely think of it if you were in a different identity, but you're talking about Uchiha Madara?"
"Do you even know who Uchiha Madara was? Would he resort to such underhanded tactics as Senju Tobirama? Study history more, learn about the Battle of the Valley of the End!"
"Stop hiding, Senju Tobirama. I know you left a secret door to observe us."
"After all these years, you've become quite clumsy..."
"Trying to use Uchiha Madara's name to cover yourself up is consistent with your usual vigilance towards him, but it's too crude and lacks the level you should have..."
Wu said coldly.
Although Wu's tone was cold, Uchiha Madara blushed slightly.
What does it mean?
When you're young, you're reckless and impulsive; when you're old and your body can't take it anymore, what's wrong with using your brain?
It made me feel like I'd suddenly lost all my spirit...
They actually mistook me for Senju Tobirama, and even implied in their words that he was inferior to that bastard!
" Lord Madara, calm down, calm down, don't be angry!"
Ah Huo quickly comforted him using Telepathy:
"How could those two possibly understand your level of understanding? Don't bother arguing with them..."
"Besides, it's actually a good thing that you're being identified as Senju Tobirama! It will help you conceal your true identity..."
Uchiha Madara was taken aback.
Um...
That makes some sense, doesn't it?
Mu and Hozuki Gengetsu had already prejudged him as Tobirama...
Furthermore, the previous Hokage's attack on Konoha was a unique test of the Will of Fire.
Although Madara felt it wasn't very meaningful, Hiruzen could simply Impure World Reincarnated to summon Tobirama.
Moreover, once they were dispatched to attack Konoha, this identity naturally could not be maintained.
"No, the Impure World Reincarnation might not work on that bastard..."
"Besides, that bastard used so many schemes and tricks against me before, from the Warring States period to the founding of the village, he's been tarnishing my reputation. It's time he tasted that bitterness too, but unfortunately he's dead!"
Uchiha Madara into a smile as he realized the key to the matter.
Regardless of whether Hozuki Gengetsu, Mu, or the other Six Paths Puppets recognize Tobirama's identity, or what the Konoha ninjas think, the priority is to smear his reputation first...
It takes only a mouth to spread rumors, but it takes a lot of legwork to debunk them!
Uchiha Madara thought.
Wu's eyes immediately lost their light.
Hozuki Gengetsu, "No, no, no! Second Hokage, let's talk this out!"
"I haven't had enough yet. This Bandage Man is a battle maniac, trying to take me down with him, it's so annoying..."
"I'll do anything you ask! Just don't attack Kirigakure..."
Of course, this is just Hozuki Gengetsu.
If someone loses consciousness, then the source of information stops, and there's no need to force a conversation at this point.
"Hmph, at least she knows how to seize the moment..."
Dianban nodded and released the consciousness imprisonment from Wu.
This time, Wu also pretended to be honest.
In his view, the strength and binding power of Senju Tobirama's Impure World Reincarnation technique far exceeded his expectations!
It's obviously been iterated over countless generations...
"I declare that as long as I'm not allowed to fight Iwagakure, I'm open to anything else..."
Uchiha Madara remained silent, only instructing them via internal communication through his Rinnegan to proceed to the Sky Hidden Village to familiarize themselves with its Ninja Tool. Uchiha Madara did not intend to use Hozuki Gengetsu and Mu to attack Konoha...
These two individuals have extremely special identities. If anything goes wrong, the Konoha Ninja will swarm and capture them. The Six Paths Puppets could reveal far too much information... The Ninjutsu they know is a treasure trove.
Wouldn't this be "aiding the enemy" to Konoha?
Therefore, this battle in the Sky Hidden Village is not the time for them to make their appearance.
These two individuals possess stealth and flight capabilities, making them well-suited as lookouts for Madara's aerial combat command.
After Hozuki Gengetsu and Mu left to do their work...
Uchiha Madara continued making his high-quality Great Figurines. Next, he planned to work on the Second Raikage and the top-tier Ashina Uzumaki... As for the Kinkaku Ginkaku brothers, Madara wouldn't have really wanted to include them in the list if they hadn't killed Tobirama.
" Ah Huo..."
After a moment, Uchiha Madara suddenly asked, "Do I really look like Senju Tobirama?"
" Lord Madara, you don't seem like..."
Ah Huo hesitated for a moment, then said earnestly, "In my heart, you are the one and only Lord Madara. No matter what you do, it is all for the sake of pursuing peace."
"But you and Senju Tobirama do indeed possess the same Will of Earth."
Ban frowned. "Like in the well?"
"You and he both probably want Konoha to become a better place..."
Ah Huo recalled Hiruzen Sarutobi's words and tentatively said, "It's just that you're stricter and have higher standards!"
Uchiha Madara remained silent.
He wants Konoha to become a better place?
Perhaps there's even a slight chance...
" Lord Madara, have I been talking for too long?" After a long silence, Ah Huo asked somewhat fearfully.
"No."
Madara spoke in a hoarse voice, "Did you clean my Ninja Tool today? If not, get to work!"
"Yes, Lord Madara!"
Ah Huo actually wiped it off, but still slunk away.
#
Konoha.
Orochimaru's House.
Jiraiya was vividly describing his training journey at Mount Myoboku.
He emphasized the brilliance of his masterpiece " Breaking the Heavens with Ninjutsu," and most importantly, the strength of the Sage Mode!
Having had a few drinks, Jiraiya chuckled.
"You Stinky Snake, Tsunade, I'm not bragging..."
"With the help of the two Sage, Shima and Fukasaku, my strength has more than doubled!"
"I really want to show the teacher my power!!"
"I'm just afraid of discouraging him. After all, I consider him a father, a disciple, or a son. If he surpasses me, I'll always feel old, right?" Orochimaru nodded thoughtfully.
He took out a telephone-shaped Ninja Tool and dialed Hiruzen Sarutobi.
"Teacher? I am Orochimaru. Jiraiya said he wants to fight you one-on-one. Are you alright?"
Tomorrow?
Orochimaru glared at Jiraiya with a bloodshot look:
"The teacher asked you, Ding, if you've prepared enough in one night. He wants all the village's ninjas to come and visit, using Jiraiya's Great Sage power to promote the necessity of developing the Cursed Seal..."
Jiraiya was stunned, and nodded subconsciously.
He had a feeling that Orochimaru was stirring things up!
PS: It really is three points. jpg
I occasionally experience writer's block, please forgive me, dear readers. I will try my best to be on time.
Today's real-life bonus: I was writing this at work during my Xiaofan break, but my boss thought I was working overtime and told me to take care of myself. I Xiaofan couldn't hold back, haha. I feel a little guilty, or 2.