Kekkei Tōta: Dust Release

Half-Moon Island, in the living room.

Hearing Takenaka speak with such confidence, Yuko Kaguya came back to her senses as well.

"You're still too young, so sometimes I still think of you as a child. But I forget that you're someone who has been tempered by war as well.

Fine. Since you're confident, I won't say any more. Aunt has only one request for you: come back safely." Yuko Kaguya sighed emotionally.

"Alright, Aunt, I promise you." Takenaka nodded with a smile.

After eating, Takenaka rested for a while before throwing himself wholeheartedly back into training.

First came the Six Powers, followed by practicing swordsmanship combined with the Shikotsumyaku Kekkei Genkai, along with Haki training.

It could be said that if not for the system constantly monitoring his physical condition, even Takenaka himself would not have dared to train at such intensity.

Naturally, under such high-intensity training, his need for meat also continued to grow.

If Half-Moon Island had not been surrounded by the sea, providing an inexhaustible supply of meat, and if Genji of Kirigakure had not had his subordinates deliver vast quantities of supplies every week, he would not have dared train so tirelessly.

And so, the days passed. In the blink of an eye, only five days remained until the first Five Kage Summit.

Meanwhile, in Konohagakure.

The Hokage Office.

Hashirama Senju glared at the furious Tobirama Senju before him. Tobirama had always been rather afraid of his elder brother, but now, he could no longer care about that.

"Big Brother, I firmly oppose your decision to distribute the Tailed Beasts," Tobirama Senju said loudly.

With Tobirama Senju's intelligence, he understood very clearly that creatures as powerful as Tailed Beasts, which could erupt like natural disasters at any moment, could only serve as the greatest deterrent against other nations and hidden villages if kept under their own control.

At present, Konoha had two legendary ninja, Hashirama Senju and Madara Uchiha. Whether it was the One-Tail or the Nine-Tails, Tailed Beasts in their hands were no more than pets.

Even he himself, aside from the strongest Nine-Tails and Eight-Tails, could easily capture any Tailed Beast in a one-on-one fight.

But the present was the present, and the future was the future. They would grow old and die someday. If that day came and Konoha had no powerful figures to hold the fort, another war might very well break out.

Having lived through the chaotic Sengoku era, he understood the true nature of war all too well.

Furthermore, the Land of Fire was vast and rich, occupying the finest resources in the Shinobi World. Should war erupt in the future, the Land of Fire would inevitably be drawn into it.

"My mind is made up. Tailed Beasts are not as dangerous as you imagine.

With Madara and me here, even if the other nations possessed every Tailed Beast, they would pose no threat to Konoha or the Land of Fire.

Besides, after so many years of war, everyone has long yearned for this hard-won peace. They will not start a war over mere Tailed Beasts." Hashirama Senju spoke resolutely, his words brimming with confidence.

After he finished, Tobirama Senju frowned and said in a low voice, "Big Brother, with you and Madara both alive right now, there is indeed no need to consider these matters.

But what about the future? What happens when you and Madara grow old and pass away? What will the next generation do?

Not everyone sees Tailed Beasts as mere pets..."

"Hahaha, Tobirama, your worries are completely unnecessary.

Even if things truly happen as you say and Madara and I are gone, won't you and your sister-in-law still be here?

Besides, the village is not as weak as you imagine. The village's future will surely be bright.

And right now, distributing the Tailed Beasts will demonstrate Konoha's attitude toward peace. I believe everyone will agree.

Alright, that's enough. You can have your say in other matters, but for now, I am Konoha's Hokage."

Before Tobirama Senju could finish, Hashirama Senju interrupted him with a hearty laugh.

After that, Tobirama Senju looked at the stubborn Hashirama Senju and sighed. Then he said helplessly, "Big Brother, since you've put it that way, I have nothing more to say. I only hope that the future truly unfolds as you say."

"Hahaha, don't worry, Tobirama. Go get busy." Hashirama Senju laughed and waved him away.

After he left, a figure flashed into the Hokage Office. When Hashirama saw who it was, he grinned. "Madara, our old dream is now being realized step by step.

Honestly, I'm truly happy."

Seeing the heartfelt smile on his friend's face, Madara Uchiha's coldness faded somewhat. He walked over to Hashirama Senju, sat down casually beside him, and said with a smile, "Hashirama, I'm happy for you too.

Although your methods differ from mine, as your friend, I also hope your future develops exactly as you wish."

"Hahaha, I know." Hashirama Senju laughed, clearly delighted.

His approach differed from Madara Uchiha's, but he had persuaded his good friend. Now, everything was unfolding exactly as he had hoped. Peace had arrived.

Once the summit ended, the Shinobi World would surely continue to improve.

"By the way, I wonder whether that little fellow we encountered on the battlefield before will come!"

Madara Uchiha suddenly said with a smile.

"Hm? Madara, do you mean that Takenaka Kaguya from the Land of Water?" Hashirama Senju paused slightly before asking.

"That's right, that boy." Madara Uchiha nodded.

"It seems you think highly of that child, Madara. In all these years, I've never seen you take such an interest in a young boy." Hashirama Senju smiled as Takenaka's image surfaced in his mind.

"I don't know why either, but from the very first moment I saw him, I had the feeling that the boy's future would not be inferior to yours or mine." Madara Uchiha shook his head, speaking with some emotion.

Hashirama Senju laughed at that. "That child truly is special. Even knowing he was no match for us, he still had the courage to draw his blade against us. He really is hard to forget.

But he is still too young. Perhaps in ten years, he will be qualified to stand before us and challenge us, but certainly not now.

On the other hand, Iwagakure of the Land of Earth has produced a ninja who awakened a Kekkei Tōta called Dust Release. Though I have not met him yet, he must be extraordinary.

If possible, I hope you'll pay close attention to him, Madara."

"A Kekkei Tōta called Dust Release? That does sound interesting.

Then we'll take a look in a few days. I'm sure that old Tsuchikage will bring such talent with him." Madara Uchiha's interest was piqued, and he nodded.

"Hahaha, good. But don't frighten the young man too badly, or that old Tsuchikage won't let the matter rest with us!"