After about half a month of hard work, Uchiha Tomita led his Anbu members to work overtime to investigate the Senju Clan.
The vanished prisoner in death row, the ninja captured by the enemy village, the large-scale research equipment purchased, the essential experimental materials, and the accountant who helped Toma Senju falsify accounts.
These clues, left behind, were thoroughly investigated by the Anbu, leaving nothing to hide. After confirming the identity of a high-ranking Senju who knew the truth, Uchiha Tomita secretly led a team to arrest him and throw him into the Anbu's dungeon.
Incidentally, mental illusions are exceptionally effective at extracting information through torture, especially when enhanced by the Sharingan of the Uchiha. The Senju high-ranking officials, who were determined to take responsibility for Toma Senju, quickly sold Toma Senju completely.
Even the location of the secret laboratory that Tobirama Senju left behind within the Senju Clan has been determined.
Uchiha Nan looked at the series of evidence in his hand, as well as the signed and sealed testimonies. It was a pity that there were no physical evidences. The experimental subjects that had turned into trees had been burned to ashes, but that was enough.
It's time to tell Tobirama Senju this surprise!
Uchiha Clan Land
Uchiha Tomita followed Uchiha Nan to the entrance of the laboratory. This place had long been designated as a forbidden area by Uchiha Nan, and no one was allowed to enter except for authorized personnel. Uchiha clansmen were patrolling and guarding the area.
I'm so excited to be meeting the Second soon!
With mixed feelings, Uchiha Tomita followed Uchiha Nan into the laboratory. Inside, all he could see were Tobirama Senju!
My God!
The entire basement was very large, with dozens of Tobirama Senju conducting scientific research on different experimental tables.
Inside the outermost laboratory, Kakkō flew from welding and engines roared. An unknown, dark yellow solution was poured into a green solution from a test tube, and with a bang, an explosion occurred. The test tube shattered, and one clone vanished as smoke, while another clone immediately took over.
Uchiha Nan assigned Tobirama Senju a wide variety of research tasks, some of which were particularly dangerous. For example, there were experiments on special gunpowder, using saltpeter, charcoal, sulfur, and a little sugar. Such experiments could only be conducted in laboratories equipped with special Sealing Jutsu.
Uchiha Tomita stared blankly at the laboratory scene, while Uchiha Nan Uchiha Tomita, already used to it, led him directly to a room further inside. As soon as they closed the door, the noise outside immediately disappeared; the soundproofing here was exceptionally good.
Inside, there were also more than a dozen Tobirama Senju working on experimental projects in the laboratory.
"Tobirama used the Clone Technique to create so many clones. Once the Clone Technique is dispelled, all the fatigue will return to his original body."
Uchiha Tomita was amazed by the number of clones Tobirama Senju. If he dared to abuse the Clone Technique like that, his body would be ruined in just a few days.
"It's alright, Tobirama is already dead. Don't worry about his body; even if it's shattered, it will recover."
"The Impure World Reincarnation technique is truly amazing!"
"Tobirama Senju was a genius, a great man!"
Uchiha Nan praised Tobirama Senju's invention of the Ninjutsu, Impure World Reincarnation, to the Tobirama Senju.
"Yeah yeah"
"The Lord Hokage insightful!"
Uchiha Tomita was secretly delighted. He had heard of the forbidden technique, Impure World Reincarnation Tobirama Senju had used this Ninjutsu during the First Shinobi World War, which allowed him to manipulate Impure World Reincarnation Tensei ninjas and stuff them with Exploding Tag to make them suicide trucks.
This forbidden technique desecrates the souls of the dead; truly, karma has its own way of dealing with the dead, Tobirama Senju himself has now experienced this fate.
Uchiha Nan and Uchiha Tomita exchanged a knowing glance, then burst into laughter.
"Hey, hey, hey, what are you laughing at, Uchiha Kusunoki!"
Tobirama Senju's true form emerged. Although he didn't know why Uchiha Nan and Uchiha Tomita had suddenly started laughing, he instinctively sensed that they were mocking him.
"Oh, and Uchiha Tomita too, what brings you here?"
"Second Lord, it's been a long time!"
Uchiha Tomita saw Tobirama Senju walking over and politely greeted Tobirama Senju.
"Haven't seen you for a long time."
Tobirama Senju responded reluctantly.
Uchiha Tomita is here too, so annoying.
Damn it!
I think I know what those two inherently evil Uchiha were laughing about just now.
I really want to punch those two bastards to death!
Tobirama Senju looked displeased and turned to look at Uchiha Nan:
"Uchiha Nan, you haven't come over for the past two weeks. What brings you here today?"
"And the Hashirama Cells solution, when exactly will the Senju Clan be able to use it? If you keep avoiding me and drag this out, I might really go on strike."
Tobirama Senju a fierce light, his tone revealing a threat. "If you, Uchiha Nan, dare to say a single 'no' today, I'll quit on the spot."
A strike is necessary!!
Let's teach that bastard Uchiha Nan a lesson!
They even dared to bring Uchiha Tomita along to mock me!
The petty person has gained power!
Oh. The once invincible Second Hokage, the most defiant and threatening thing he ever said was "go on strike"?
Uchiha Tomita suddenly felt that this world was utterly absurd!
"Pfft!"
Uchiha Tomita couldn't help but burst out laughing.
What are you laughing at!
"Excuse me, Tobirama- sama. I just remembered something that made me happy. Um, we made Anko soup at home today, and it tasted really good!"
"Don't think that just because you're Uchiha Nan's lackey now, I can't handle you!!"
This clumsy excuse was clearly not going to convince Uchiha Tomita Tobirama Senju. That evil Uchiha must have been secretly laughing at himself, thinking, "If I can't beat Uchiha Nan, I can at least beat you, Uchiha Tomita!"
Tobirama Senju's hands had already unconsciously Hand Seals!
"Alright, alright, don't be so rude. Tomita didn't mean it. I've tried his Anko soup, and it really is delicious. It makes you smile involuntarily."
"Yes, yes, Tobirama- sama, I really wasn't laughing at you. Um... the Anko was really delicious."
"Fine!! Let's put this matter aside for now. You need to give me an explanation for the Hashirama Cells solution!"
Tobirama Senju barely suppressed his anger; that bastard Uchiha Nan was clearly on Uchiha Tomita's side.
I'm facing two opponents alone, which puts me at a disadvantage, so I'll have to hold back for now!
"I've come up with a perfect solution that can both conceal the underground laboratory and allow the Hashirama Cells solution to appear in Konoha under a plausible pretext."
"I've been busy with this lately."
"Oh? Is that so?"
What was the perfect reason Tobirama Senju's half-believing, half-doubting stance?
Impossible, absolutely impossible!
According to his plan, revealing Hashirama's Hashirama Cells Konoha inevitably lead to the discovery that his elder brother's body had been used by the Uchiha for human experimentation, thus stealing the power belonging to the Senju Clan.
The Senju Clan, having learned all this, will certainly not let it go and will definitely dig deeper into the matter.
Perhaps this opportunity will allow the Senju Clan to become aware of their existence!
Your Second Hokage is being imprisoned by the evil Uchiha!
"Of course!"
"Tomita, show the intelligence you've gathered to our Tobirama."
"Yes, Lord Hokage!"
Uchiha Tomita pulled out a file folder containing evidence of Toma Senju to reactivate Hashirama Cells.
"What's this?"
Tobirama Senju the file bag, opened it, and began to read it carefully. At first, he didn't think much of it, but the more he read, the uglier his expression became.
Broken!
The Senju Clan's house has been robbed!
In Konoha, no one knew the terrifying corrosiveness of Hashirama Cells better than Tobirama Senju. Without the Uchiha's power to suppress it, it would have been impossible for the Hashirama Cells experiment to succeed.
"Tobirama, we're really lucky. Toma Senju has given us a perfect excuse."
Tobirama Senju could even finish reading the evidence, Uchiha Nan spoke up impatiently, his tone mocking, which made Tobirama Senju's face turn bright red.
"The Hashirama Cells experiment is far too dangerous! I completely sealed it away within the Senju Clan. How could Toma be so foolish as to restart it!"
"What an idiot!"
Tobirama Senju was immediately enraged and began to curse and swear, furious at Momoma's lack of ambition. He kept belittling Toma Senju in his words.
Concern can cloud judgment; after all, this experiment could kill many people.
"That's because Hashirama Senju's aura is too bright. As the son of the God of Ninja world, he has been the object of your high hopes since childhood."
"The entire Senju Clan —no, you could say the entire Hidden Konoha— is anticipating that Toma Senju will inherit Hashirama Senju's power and become the second God of Ninja world."
"But unfortunately, Toma Senju Toma Senju did not inherit the First Hokage's power, not even the vast amount of Chakra or the Wood Release abilities."
"He's probably had a tough time these past few years."
Uchiha Nan could understand the pressure Toma Senju was under. Bearing the expectations of the entire Senju Clan, yet failing to grow into the person the Senju Clan had hoped for, one can only imagine the sense of frustration he felt.
"That child..."
Tobirama Senju sighed deeply. Uchiha Nan was right. It was indeed impossible to place all the blame on Toma Senju.
To become stronger, Toma Senju trained diligently, hoping to fulfill the expectations of the entire Senju Clan. Tobirama Senju witnessed all of this.
But lack of strength is simply lack of strength. The eldest brother is no ordinary person; he's far beyond the reach of ordinary folks.
"Did Toma get injected with Hashirama Cells?"
Tobirama Senju was eager to know Toma Senju's condition.
"He had the injection, and now he's probably experiencing side effects in one hand."
"What!"
Tobirama Senju clutched his head, groaning, "Why is Toma always such a troublemaker?"
"Alright, stop being sad and think positively. The thing you've always wanted to do—to let the Senju Clan also enjoy Hashirama Cells solution—is now a reality."
"Now that a suitable scapegoat has been found, the Hashirama Cells solution can naturally appear in Konoha."
What do you mean by that?
Tobirama Senju Senju's sharp eyes were fixed on Uchiha Nan. He knew that Uchiha Nan was up to no good. He had just been pretending to speak well of Toma Senju back!
"Toma Senju. Using the remains of the First Hokage, she begins forbidden human experiments."
"The experiment ultimately failed, resulting in heavy losses for the Senju Clan, including the Senju clan leader himself, who is nearing death."
"The great Third Hokage... cough cough, that's me, I discovered all of this in time!"
"For the safety of Konoha, they took over all the experiments and, under the Lord Hokage's guidance, successfully developed a mature Hashirama Cells solution, incidentally saving Toma Senju from imminent death."
A perfect script, of course, there are alternative scripts. The scapegoat isn't necessarily Toma Senju.
There are bad guys in the Senju Clan!
This is all because of the manipulation of bad people Toma Senju knew nothing; he was unaware of the situation and was even a victim himself!
As for who the bad guys are, that's up to Uchiha Nan to decide. He can take this opportunity to deal with all the unstable members of the Senju Clan.
Hashirama Cells solution can also effectively soothe the Senju Clan!
Even Toma Senju had to be grateful to him; Momoma's survival was all thanks to him.
Oh, right, I almost forgot!
And there's Mito Uzumaki!
I saved her son, so I can use that to manipulate Mito Uzumaki and make her work for me for free!
That's killing four birds with one stone!
"You're talking nonsense!!"
"You want to pin all the blame on Toma Senju!"
I disagree!
Tobirama Senju, completely disagreeing with Uchiha Nan's "perfect script."
"Tobirama, everything I wrote in the script is true. Tell me, is there any part that isn't true?"
Uchiha Nan chuckled and asked Tobirama Senju return.
Are you clean yourself?
"The filth you've done not only desecrated my and my brother's graves, but you also had access to the Hashirama Cells experiments before Toma!"
"Everything I did was for Konoha, and since it wasn't discovered, it's as if I didn't do it at all!"
"You've probably forgotten that the first person to initiate the Hashirama Cells experiments was none other than the Second Hokage — Tobirama Senju, right?"
Uchiha Nan revealed a disdainful smile, decisively taking up the banner of "everything for Konoha" and since nothing he had done had been discovered, how could it be taken seriously!
And another thing! Tobirama Senju, you're no better than anyone else; it wouldn't be an exaggeration to call you the culprit!
Stop rambling on!
Tobirama Senju promptly stopped the conversation.
Damn it!
It's definitely not acceptable to put the blame on yourself!
"I don't care, in short, we can't let Toma!"
Toma Senju is the eldest brother's son. Even if he did something wrong, I, as his elder, should help him up. I can't just stand by and watch Uchiha Nan —that naturally evil Uchiha brat—put a load of crap on Toma Senju's head.
"I definitely can't carry it!"
Uchiha Nan shrugged; this was definitely not his fault.
"There must be a traitor in the Senju Clan! He instigated Toma to do this!"
Tobirama Senju malice, quickly came up with Uchiha Nan's alternative plan.
"Hiss, Tobirama! You're asking me to frame an innocent person! As the Hokage, I possess high moral standards, and they forbid me from doing such a thing!"
"This is a difficult situation!"
Uchiha Nan looked embarrassed.