I Will Make You Remember My Name

Chakra metal is a special material capable of conducting chakra, thereby enhancing the power of weapons and allowing for the use of ninjutsu through the crafted armaments.

Genma quickly received word from the Dark Ninja and, realizing the gravity of the situation, settled the Second Elder of the Uzumaki clan and his future daughter-in-law before immediately setting off with Hiugo.

"No way, how could the Clan Head let a Chunin like me come to support you? Besides, I just got back."

Hiugo said, speechless.

Senju Genma retorted irritably:

"You don't know when you're well off. Small squad battles have fewer people but higher quality, which is perfect for gaining combat experience. If Tobirama weren't busy developing ninjutsu, I would have brought him along too."

"Back in my day, during the most intense times, I didn't rest for three days and three nights. The moment I woke up, it was straight back to fighting. What is this compared to that?"

Developing ninjutsu the moment he gets back—Tobirama, are you trying to work me to death?

Hiugo felt the pressure. Although their strength was currently on par, if he didn't count his awakened power, he would inevitably be overshadowed by that workaholic.

He was well aware of the potential that would one day earn Tobirama the title of Master of Forbidden Jutsu.

Senju Genma glanced at Hiugo's expression, nodded with satisfaction, and said:

"The Uzumaki clan is only reliable when you are strong yourself. We value their sealing jutsu more than the people themselves in this marriage alliance; do not put the cart before the horse."

"Understood."

"I might not be able to look after you later, so you must be careful yourself."

"Understood."

Senju Genma fell silent, slightly adjusting his state. A murderous aura began to permeate the surroundings before vanishing in an instant. A sharp, piercing aura emanated from his entire body, a world of difference from his usual self.

Hiugo gritted his teeth, suppressing the throbbing in his eyes. In that instant, he had almost subconsciously wanted to activate his Sharingan to resist the killing intent.

Is this the gap between a powerhouse and a genius? A mere aura carried the risk of death.

Senju Genma did not overly protect his child; only by tempering oneself in killing intent and blood could one forge a fine blade.

By the time both sides arrived at the Fujiwara Mountains, it was already night.

"Uchiha Ken, have you no shame! A Clan Head-level ninja actually resorting to a sneak attack!"

In front of the cave, Senju Kazama spat out a mouthful of blood. He was a peak Jonin of the clan, but having been ambushed by a Clan Head-level ninja, it was only his sturdy constitution that kept him from dying instantly.

The world of Naruto was different from cultivation; a difference in rank did not mean total suppression. Elite Jonin could exchange a few blows with peak Jonin, and peak Jonin could hold their own for a while against Clan Head-level fighters.

Uchiha Ken gave a cold smile, his three-tomoe Sharingan filled with disdain: "Blame your own stupidity for actually believing the intelligence we intentionally leaked."

He swung his sword, and Senju Kazama's head fell to the ground.

With the death of Senju Kazama, the hearts of the fighting Senju ninja trembled.

The team they had brought was not particularly strong: one elite Jonin, two Jonin, three special Jonin, and four Chunin.

The opposing side had a similar lineup, even including a child among their Chunin.

The real gap lay in high-end combat power—one side had a Clan Head-level fighter, the other a peak Jonin—and the fact that the Clan Head-level fighter had ambushed the peak Jonin directly decided the scales of battle.

Uchiha Ken's three-tomoe eyes scanned the Senju ninja, and the next second, he charged out.

The Senju elite Jonin currently engaged in battle felt a chill at his neck, followed by a torrent of blood; his head rolled from his shoulders, and his life was extinguished.

Uchiha Ken stepped on the severed head and said coldly:

"Finish the battle quickly to avoid the Senju clan reacting."

"Understood."

The Uchiha elite Jonin obeyed immediately; they worshipped power and were deeply respectful toward the strong.

Just as the Senju clansmen were falling into despair, a water sphere suddenly appeared, drawing everyone's attention. It slammed into the youngest member of the Uchiha squad, separating the two Chunin who were locked in combat.

Hiugo emerged from the water sphere, his head spinning; he hadn't expected his own father to use him as a projectile to create a distraction.

As his vision cleared, Hiugo looked at the person before him and blurted out: "Second Pillar?"

The youth in front of him held a katana and said coldly:

"Second Pillar? You've mistaken me for someone else. My name is Izuna, Uchiha Izuna."

"The reinforcements are just a boy?"

The Senju Chunin behind him couldn't help but speak up, but in the next second, he looked up to see two figures crossing in the sky, erupting with powerful chakra.

Hiugo grabbed a handful of dirt from the ground, stood up straight, and said: "Go support the others; I'll deal with him."

"By what right do you..."

"The one who came to support is my father. Got a problem with that?"

The Senju Chunin's indignation vanished instantly, replaced by a helpless smile as he hurried away.

Izuna glanced at the departing Senju Chunin and said: "You've got some guts. What's your name?"

Hiugo chuckled: "This Humble One is Senju Tobirama. This battle will make you remember that name."

"Sorry, I have no interest in the names of the dead."

Izuna finished speaking and charged forward with his blade, but Hiugo immediately threw a handful of mud infused with his own water-attribute chakra.

"Ninja Art: Eye Blinding Technique!"

Izuna reacted quickly, slashing twice to cut through the mud, but in the darkness of the night, and without his Sharingan activated, he naturally failed to notice certain details.

The split mud was mixed with water-attribute chakra, and under the control of its creator, it transformed into muddy water that seeped into Izuna's eyes.

"Bastard! Tobirama Senju, I will kill you!"

Hiugo revealed a faint smile: "I told you, I would make you remember that name."

With that said, he unleashed a flurry of taijutsu.

After a brief moment of panic, Uchiha Izuna gradually calmed down; although he was still taking hits, he had already reached the point where he could trade injury for injury.

He was truly worthy of being someone who would fight Tobirama in the future; this state of mind alone was quite impressive.

However, it was a pity that Tobirama had once fallen to my ninja art, and you, Izuna, would be no exception.

On the other side, An Uchiha elite jonin had just intended to go and help deal with the water sphere when a killing intent pinned him to the spot.

Uchiha Ken looked up into the air as a katana swung down toward his face.

Fortunately, his reactions were not slow, and the insight of his three-tomoe Sharingan allowed him to perceive the strike; as his blade blocked the katana, the force transmitted through it told him exactly who had launched the attack:

"Senju Genma!"

"Old man, I didn't expect it to be you."

Senju Genma spoke indifferently; the two were only three years apart in age and had been rivals since their days as chunin, all the way up to the level of clan leaders.

"Fire Style: Great Fire Ten Thousand Flame Blast!"

Uchiha Ken knew well that his strength was inferior to his opponent's, so he used the Body Flicker Technique to dodge, formed hand seals, and spat out a fireball that illuminated the night like a small sun.

"Water Style: Ten Thousand Curtain Water Wall!"

Senju Genma calmly formed seals, and countless water pillars rose from the ground, one after another in an endless stream, forcibly blocking the fireball from above.

Amidst the white mist formed by the clash of water and fire, the two clashed once more; the moment they collided, sparks scattered and were extinguished within the mist.

The ninjas on both sides could not help but retreat; a battle between clan-level powerhouses would cost them their lives if they were caught in the crossfire. Only peak jonin had the qualifications to intervene, and beyond that, entering the fray meant death.

Even the Uchiha elite jonin dared not intervene; he could clearly feel the gap between himself and the two, as using ninjutsu would hit friend and foe alike, and using taijutsu would send him straight to his death.

The three tomoe in his eyes spun slightly, and he made his decision: he would head into the cave.

Because they had engaged the Senju clan first, the Fujiwara Clan inside the cave had yet to be dealt with.

The Fujiwara Clan had two jonin, but the moment they faced the Uchiha elite jonin, one was controlled by genjutsu, and the other had his throat slit in a single stroke.

"Take me to the chakra metal."

"Yes," the Fujiwara jonin replied mechanically, running toward a certain location.

"With this success, the clan leader will surely reward me handsomely."

The Uchiha elite jonin smiled; so what if they encountered Senju interference, or ran into clan-level powerhouses? In the end, wasn't he the one who completed the mission?

With such a contribution, there should be no problem getting a weapon made of chakra metal when he returned.