Senju Tobirama's First Hurdle in Joining the Uchiha

Kusagakure.

Dressed in tattered clothes, Senju Tobirama, carrying a lunchbox, slowly knocked on the door of a wooden hut.

His face seemed etched with exhaustion.

Originally, Izuna's face, adorned with Tobirama's distinctive features, was now mostly obscured by a layer of dust, making him look like an ordinary refugee at first glance.

Only his dark eyes remained clear.

Having been in Kusagakure for two months, Senju Tobirama already knows the village very well.

He first sneaked in, and after sensing the area, he discovered that there was something unusual happening in the Hozuki Castle prison.

Upon arrival, they discovered that Kusagakure was using the prisoners' Chakra to power the Box of Ultimate Bliss.

Thus, Senju Tobirama took the place of a death row inmate.

The death row inmates here are nameless and exist as human batteries. After their Chakra is drained, they have almost no strength left, and there is no communication in this dark and sunless environment.

What was hell for others was a natural sanctuary for Senju Tobirama.

During one of the Chakra extractions...

Senju Tobirama displayed a slightly unusual amount of Chakra, which attracted the attention of the ninjas of Kusagakure.

He then used his Two-Tomoe Sharingan to hypnotize the underling who had come to question him...

He convinced the leader that he was talented and loyal to Kusagakure, thus releasing Senju Tobirama and also learning about the Uzumaki Clan.

He actually found out the answer.

The Uzumaki Clan named "Uzumaki Shio" is very famous in Kusagakure and is a rare "Medical Treasure".

Under further hypnosis, Senju Tobirama was assigned the job of delivering meals to "Uzumaki Shio".

"They're here, they're here..." came the woman's voice, carrying a hint of inexplicable joy.

Gate of Opening, Uzumaki Shio smiled at Senju Tobirama, "I knew it was you..."

Senju Tobirama feigned confusion as he looked at her. "Why?"

But deep down he knew the truth.

The Uzumaki Clan knew he was coming, probably because of their sensory abilities and they remembered his Chakra.

However, his current identity is that of a death row inmate released from Kusagakure.

While he may possess some talent, he shouldn't have any knowledge of the Uzumaki Clan; he should simply pretend to be ignorant.

But Senju Tobirama was wrong.

"Because only you would knock so politely..."

"Everyone else just pushed the door open and came in, cough cough..."

Whirlpool tide coughed and covered her mouth apologetically, "Please put it there. Would you like some?"

"My food is better than yours, you know. Look how thin you are..." Uzumaki Shio Ushio looked at Senju Tobirama's deliberately thinner figure and shook her head:

"I can tell you have a very good foundation, it's just that you're as unlucky as I am..."

Senju Tobirama remained silent.

What does it mean to have a very good foundation?

In terms of appearance, objectively speaking, his face is more like Izuna Uchiha's, although it does have some of his features.

"However, I prefer your temperament..."

"Like your Chakra, sharp yet gentle, just like your temperament!" Uzumaki Shio said with a smile. Senju Tobirama couldn't help but laugh as well.

He wasn't the type to be overly concerned with appearances; he would simply accept whatever he looked like in this life...

Besides, he personally sculpted this face; even if it resembles Izuna Uchiha, it was still under his direction.

That's just how domineering the Second Hokage's logic was.

But when I heard that charisma was more important than appearance, which translates to Tobirama's charm being more appealing than Izuna's, I was still a little happy.

"No need for extra food, you should eat more..." Senju Tobirama took out two chicken legs wrapped in cloth from his pocket and handed them to Uzumaki Shio.

"If you don't eat enough, you'll die if you keep going like this."

The chicken drumsticks emitted a piping hot aroma that filled the wooden cabin.

Uzumaki Shio stared intently at Senju Tobirama, trembling as she asked, "Where did you come from? Did you steal something?! How dare you! You'll die if they find out!"

"Hurry up and return it before they find out. I'm really fine..."

"Listen to me, you absolutely must listen to me!"

Senju Tobirama shook his head, seemingly silent, but in reality, he was pondering how to respond.

He discovered that men and women seem to have different logic...

Shouldn't you be the one grabbing it, taking big bites, and then asking me where I got it?

I then casually mentioned that I seemed to have awakened a talent, to test whether you wanted to leave Kusagakure and become sworn brothers. I would then tell you my past to definitively confirm my identity.

What do you mean by asking me to return it?

Dealing with women was indeed Senju Tobirama's weakness.

Back when he Senju Clan.

Even though many women in his Senju Tobirama didn't bother with them. He spent his days figuring out how to defeat Izuna Uchiha and master Forbidden Technique, leading an incredibly fulfilling life.

He even used this incident to mock Izuna Uchiha, saying that the latter was indulging in women and would be doomed sooner or later!

Senju Tobirama did not believe he was wrong.

Doesn't the result prove it? He won by not touching the woman...

"I seem to have awakened some talent? Do you still want to stay in this village...?"

Senju Tobirama forcefully pushed the pace of the conversation forward.

He stared directly at the red-haired woman, who was neither beautiful nor ugly, but had a very attractive smile.

"I... of course I don't want to!"

Whirlpool tide blurted out instinctively, but then covered her mouth and whispered:

"Don't think you can escape just because you have talent... The defenses of Kusagakure are very strong, and their people are very skilled. You can't fight them if you haven't learned Ninjutsu."

Uzumaki Shio is very talented in perception and Sealing Jutsu, and also has a special medical constitution.

However, he lacks offensive Ninjutsu; he knows how to use it, but he uses it poorly.

Otherwise, she would have wanted to run away long ago...

"How about I teach you? I remember some Water Release and Fire Release hand seals, we can take it slow..."

"I won't teach you Sealing Jutsu. They're too complicated and useless. I shouldn't have learned those things back then..." Uzumaki Shio's eyes gleamed as she stared intently at Senju Tobirama.

Uzumaki Shio had a good impression of the boy who brought her food.

In the almost inhuman Kusagakure, only the boy who recently brought her food could occasionally give her a sense of warmth. However, what Uzumaki Shio didn't know was that Senju Tobirama was only completing a mission and endorsing his identity.

A solid endorsement is best served by a witness.

If Uzumaki Shio's identity is real, then as long as Uzumaki Shio believes that he is also from Kusagakure, then Senju Tobirama's identity will naturally become unbreakable and without any flaws.

And doing this is quite simple.

Senju Tobirama only needs to talk to Uzumaki Shio more.

He doesn't know how to deal with women, but he knows how to lie.

By subtly revealing some macro-level facts while delivering meals, and then filling in some micro-level details, one can create the image of someone who grew up in Kusagakure.

"Five years ago, during the Second Shinobi World War, this godforsaken place lured a lot of people in..."

"Many people are dying now, and the food they're giving out lately is getting increasingly bland. They'll have less and less patience for you, so you have to find a way to escape..."

Senju Tobirama didn't answer Uzumaki Shio's question, focusing instead on sculpting the image of Kusagakure. His dark eyes were fixed on Uzumaki Shio's wrist, where there were deep teeth marks, scars left from being bitten multiple times.

Uzumaki Shio nodded silently, but her gaze toward Senju Tobirama grew even brighter.

She knew what Senju Tobirama meant...

The reason why Kusagakure has not yet used force against her or excessively absorbed her Chakra is...

However, she still harbors a sliver of hope that Uzumaki Shio might develop something similar to "Stockholm Syndrome," and that one day she might give up the struggle and choose to be loyal to Kusagakure.

After all, Uzumaki Shio's talent is too precious; it would be a great loss to force her to commit suicide.

But this patience is not limitless, a fact that Uzumaki Shio herself is well aware of.

"It's so wonderful to meet a young man like you in Kusagakure..."

"You must have been here for a long time. It's a pity I didn't get to know you sooner."

"Come here quickly, let's each have one of these chicken legs. I'll teach you Water Release first..." Uzumaki Shio beckoned to Senju Tobirama, smiling brightly. Senju Tobirama hesitated for a moment, then took the chicken leg, silently sighing in his heart:

"This woman is quite easy to fool. If it were Izuna Uchiha, it wouldn't be so simple..."

If it were that bastard, he would definitely probe the truth of his words through various details, verify them repeatedly, and intentionally or unintentionally bring up his previous statements to check them.

Senju Tobirama used the same standard he used against Izuna Uchiha to deal with Uzumaki Shio...

Gaining his trust so easily made him feel somewhat bored.

Uzumaki Shio ate a chicken leg, her eyes squinting happily, and whispered, "Let me teach you Water Dragon Bullet first! This technique is very complicated; it requires forty-four hand seals." Then, Uzumaki Shio began to recite the complicated sequence.

Senju Tobirama pretended to listen attentively.

Forty-four Water Dragon Bullet...

To be honest, he had only used this kind of ancient Hand Seals technique when he was three or four years old.

When fighting against a mad dog Izuna Uchiha, he would consider four seals too many; two seals are usually the best.

"Oh dear, it's all my fault. You still don't know how to Hand Seals, do you?" Uzumaki Shio slapped her forehead and said apologetically.

Senju Tobirama's heart skipped a beat, and he replied softly, "I actually do..."

Uzumaki Shio asked suspiciously, "How did you know? Did the Kusa-nin teach you?"

"Didn't I say I awakened a talent?"

"Every time I fall asleep, I feel like someone is talking in my head, sometimes more than one voice, and I can't quite hear what they're saying..."

"But after I wake up, I inexplicably understand some things; it's just really strange."

Senju Tobirama mimicked the boy's tone, awkwardly forming Hand Seals: "See, is this how you do it?"

Uzumaki Shio looked at Senju Tobirama in surprise. "Wow... you must have some incredible good fortune on your side!"

"Among the Uzumaki Clan, we call this phenomenon the Blessing of the Ancestors."

"Legend has it that hundreds of years ago, each generation of the Uzumaki Clan Head would receive this blessing, gaining the power to protect their clan and quell the chaos of the world. However, it's said that this practice ceased later, but powerful Uzumaki Clan would seal a portion of their Chakra within a child to achieve the same effect!"

"You must be a descendant of a powerful Ninja Clan, or have a powerful ancestor!"

Senju Tobirama was puzzled.

The Senju Clan also has similar records.

But in his generation, people didn't take it too seriously. Senju Hashirama only said that he seemed to have some abnormal Chakra in his body, but it didn't affect anything.

Upon further reflection, Senju Tobirama understood.

The Uzumaki and Senju were actually from the same family hundreds of years ago...

As for the so-called Chakra of the ancestors, it is probably similar to Kekkei Genkai, where different ancestors possess one person after death, hence the varying strengths.

If it were an ancestor constantly possessing another being, then Senju Tobirama would find it somewhat terrifying.

What level of Chakra is required to sustain this for so many years?

But when he thought of the legend that the Senju Clan were descendants of Sage, Senju Tobirama fell into deep thought. As Ninjutsu researcher, he didn't like to abandon any possibility.

"If it's just one person's Chakra, then it's depletion caused by constantly possessing other beings..."

"We need to pay attention to this phenomenon in the future. I wonder how the Uchiha Clan Records records it?"

Uzumaki Shio reached out and waved her hand on Senju Tobirama's face:

"What are you thinking? Don't worry, this is just a blessing, not a bad thing..."

Senju Tobirama's heart skipped a beat, and he gave an awkward smile. "Ah, I was indeed thinking about some strange things just now, sorry." "I've mastered this Water Release. Do you know any other techniques?"

Uzumaki Shio pouted, "You're bragging! This Water Release is incredibly complicated, but if you have a good memory, I'll tell you a few more..." "There weren't many patrols today; we might not have such a good opportunity again, so you'd better remember them carefully!"

Senju Tobirama nodded. "Thank you."

Whirlpool tide was taken aback, then suddenly turned her head away. "No, I should be thanking you..."

Senju Tobirama frowned. Why was this woman being so slow and indecisive...?

Hurry up and tell me your technique! What are you dawdling about for?

He was still waiting for Uzumaki Shio to teach him a few more Ninjutsu...

After all, when Konoha attacks, Senju Tobirama will need to demonstrate his abilities...

And all of this is an endorsement of his identity.

While the theory of Chakra reincarnation can certainly be explained, it should be done step by step, allowing the Uchiha to analyze, discover, and corroborate it with Uzumaki Shio.

This really couldn't be more true...

Meanwhile, Senju Tobirama was also wondering if Hiruzen's hypothesis and information were based on the same idea.

It can be said that the master and disciple have a tacit understanding.

Senju Tobirama didn't want to do things too sloppily, and he wanted Hiruzen Sarutobi cover for him...

What would become of his authority as a master? The current Hokage would laugh at him!

Uzumaki Shio turned her head, pretending nothing had happened, and continued teaching Senju Tobirama Ninjutsu.

"That's about it. Did you remember everything?"

"I understand." Senju Tobirama nodded. He now somewhat understood how the Uzumaki Clan had been wiped out.

Sealing Jutsu are indeed very powerful, but the evolution of ordinary Ninjutsu has really lagged behind; it's too weak...

One Water Dragon Bullet is enough for him to use Flying Thunder God Technique to kill the caster eighteen times over!

He had wanted to incorporate Uzushio Village into Konoha back then, but Ashina Uzumaki vehemently disagreed, believing that maintaining independence and alliances was enough. "Take a bite, our escape depends on you!" Uzumaki Shio extended her left arm, this arm without the Kusagakure teeth marks. Senju Tobirama instinctively wanted to refuse.

He'd never bitten anyone; the most he'd ever done was almost blind Izuna Uchiha with a water syringe...

But then he thought about it again, and realized that his current status didn't allow him to refuse.

"Thank you so much, I'll bring you more chicken drumsticks."

Senju Tobirama a cold expression, Tobirama Senju bit down on Uzumaki Shio's arm. A large amount of Chakra filled his body, making his deliberately thin body appear more robust.

Whirlpool tide nodded vigorously. "Absorb more, I'm fine!"

Senju Tobirama released her arm and politely wiped Uzumaki Shio.

"No need, this is enough..."

Senju Tobirama and looked at Uzumaki Shio, who was clenching her fist to cheer her on, and a thought struck him.

There used to be a joke among the Senju Clan about Senju Hashirama pressuring Senju Tobirama to marry him.

Ninjas in the Warring States Period married very young, so the eldest brother naturally got anxious.

"Little brother, don't always judge a book by its cover. Toka may be a bit manly, but he's very capable!"

"What are your standards anyway? tide is quite nice too. She's not exactly pretty, but she has a cute smile and seems like the kind of person who's good at settling down."

"Don't always judge a book by its cover; true happiness lies in simplicity..."

That woman named Senju Shio, who passed away long ago, really does resemble Uzumaki Shio somewhat.

She was neither particularly beautiful nor ugly, but had a gentle and kind face, and her smile revealed small tiger teeth.

The point of this joke is...

After Senju Hashirama offered this advice to Senju Tobirama, he turned around and married Mito Uzumaki, the most beautiful woman in the Uzumaki Clan and who never aged, and laughed non-stop Tenten...

Even a calm man like Senju Tobirama Tenten angered, yelling at his older brother for pretending to be stupid when he was actually the most shrewd!

And so, the matter of marriage gradually faded from memory...

Having been given a second chance at Senju Tobirama felt a pang of emotion upon recalling his previous existence.

"Oh no, someone's coming!"

Uzumaki Shio Shio's gaze sharpened. First, a commotion arose within Kusagakure. After activating her senses, she discovered a great deal of unfamiliar and powerful Chakra.

Senju Tobirama naturally discovered it even faster than she did.

Although this body is still developing, his perception is more accurate, after all, he has seen and experienced a lot.

People from Konoha have arrived!

Senju Tobirama let out a long breath.

finally.

It would be satisfying to kill a few of those Kusagakure.

I can go back to Konoha!

Still 12,000 words at midnight!

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This weekend is a two-day Xiaofan, so I'll try to write as much as possible and post a full day's update at a set time.