Tsunade of the Senju

Uchiha Ying Yue was slightly startled upon hearing this: "Revive the Senju Clan? But... the Senju Clan has already integrated into the village. The clansmen are scattered everywhere now; it would be very difficult to gather them again."

A complex emotion flashed through Elder Mufeng's eyes. He gripped his cane tightly, his voice laced with a hint of resentment: "It is precisely because of that decision that my heart has remained unsettled for so long. Back then, Senju Hashirama and Tobirama decided to dissolve the Senju Clan and integrate into the village for the sake of unity, but they never anticipated how much loss this decision would bring upon the clan."

Elder Mufeng continued, his tone carrying undisguised pain and disappointment: "Senju Hashirama and Tobirama's original intention may have been for the peace of the village, but they underestimated the supporting role a clan's power provides to the village. After the Senju Clan dissolved, the strength of the clansmen was dispersed. Lacking cohesion and unified leadership, many of the younger generation lost their heritage and don't even know where their roots lie."

He paused, his voice growing heavier: "The Senju Clan was once one of the most powerful families in the Ninja World, possessing countless experts and endless legacies. But with the dissolution of the clan, many precious techniques and knowledge were forgotten, and the clansmen gradually faded from the core positions of Konoha. Now, while the Senju Clan exists in name, it is effectively dead in reality."

Ying Yue listened quietly, feeling shocked by Elder Mufeng's words. He had never imagined that the dissolution of the Senju Clan could have such profound consequences.

Elder Mufeng's voice gradually deepened: "Ying Yue, I know you may have doubts, but you must understand that the Senju Clan is a part of you; its blood flows through your veins. If you allow it to continue to decline like this, it is not only a betrayal of the Senju Clan but also a failure to your own bloodline."

Elder Mufeng looked at Ying Yue, his eyes flickering with a complex light: "You are the last hope of our Senju Clan. Although you are young, you possess the bloodline and talent of both the Senju and Uchiha clans. Your existence may be the key to the Senju Clan's resurgence. Can you shoulder this responsibility and revive the Senju Clan?"

Ying Yue felt the urgency and expectation in Elder Mufeng's words, and he couldn't help but fall into deep thought.

Ying Yue knew that reviving the Senju Clan was no easy task; it would require not only immense power and resources but also the ability to face various forms of resistance from both within and outside the village.

"Elder, reviving the Senju Clan is indeed a grand goal, but I require more power and support." Ying Yue's tone was cautious, "Are you willing to help me?"

Elder Mufeng nodded, his tone firm: "As long as you have this determination, I will do everything in my power to support you. The legacy of the Senju Clan cannot be severed here. I will do my utmost to hand over the remaining resources, techniques, and the clansmen who remain loyal to the family to you."

Ying Yue was silent for a moment, and finally, a flash of determination crossed his eyes: "Elder, I will do my best to shoulder the responsibility of reviving the Senju Clan. But this road is long and must be walked one step at a time. I hope to receive your continued support and guidance."

A look of relief appeared on Elder Mufeng's face: "Ying Yue, with such determination from you, I have hope in my heart. As long as you do not give up, the Senju Clan will surely stand at the pinnacle of the Ninja World once again."

After Elder Senju Mufeng requested that Ying Yue shoulder the heavy responsibility of reviving the Senju Clan, Ying Yue knew well that increasing his strength was crucial to achieving this goal.

Ying Yue realized that although he had awakened Wood Release, his mastery of this power was not yet mature. Therefore, he took the opportunity to ask Elder Mufeng to teach him Wood Release ninjutsu.

"Elder, I understand your expectations, but to revive the Senju Clan, I need greater power." Ying Yue said respectfully, "I hope to learn Lord Senju Hashirama's Wood Release ninjutsu to further improve my abilities."

Elder Mufeng nodded, understanding Ying Yue's request.

He knew that Wood Release was the most powerful Kekkei Genkai of the Senju Clan and the key for Ying Yue to rapidly improve his strength.

However, Elder Mufeng himself did not know Wood Release ninjutsu, but he knew that Senju Hashirama's wife, Uzumaki Mito, held a record of Hashirama's Wood Release techniques.

"Ying Yue, I agree to your request." Elder Mufeng said slowly, "Although I cannot teach you Wood Release ninjutsu myself, I know that Senju Hashirama's Wood Release ninjutsu is recorded in detail by his wife, Lady Uzumaki Mito. She is the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki of the village and a powerful sealing-jutsu ninja of Konoha. If you can obtain her guidance, you will surely learn a great deal."

To this end, Elder Mufeng summoned the 18-year-old Senju Tsunade.

Tsunade was in the prime of her youth, with a straightforward and bold personality, and her Lightning Release was already taking shape.

As the granddaughter of Senju Hashirama, Tsunade had been filled with pride for her family bloodline since childhood. Although she had not awakened the Wood Release Kekkei Genkai herself, she had always been full of longing and fantasies about this powerful ability.

When Elder Mufeng proposed that Tsunade lead Ying Yue to visit Uzumaki Mito, a flash of curiosity and expectation crossed Tsunade's eyes: "Elder Mufeng, has this Ying Yue really awakened Wood Release?"

Elder Mufeng nodded: "Yes, Tsunade. He not only inherited the bloodline of our Senju Clan but also possesses Uchiha lineage. He has awakened Wood Release, but still needs further training and study. As Lady Uzumaki Mito's granddaughter, you are the most suitable person to lead him to visit her."

Tsunade smiled slightly and turned to look at Ying Yue: "Then let's set off now, Ying Yue. I also want to see how exactly you awakened Wood Release."

Uchiha Ying Yue felt a hint of nervousness, but more than that, he felt anticipation and determination.

Ying Yue followed Tsunade on the path toward Uzumaki Mito's residence.

Along the way, Tsunade was full of curiosity about Ying Yue, constantly asking how he had awakened Wood Release.

Although she was Senju Hashirama's granddaughter, she had not awakened Wood Release herself, which made her particularly interested in Ying Yue's abilities.

"Ying Yue, can you tell me how you awakened Wood Release?" Tsunade asked, her eyes sparkling with intense curiosity, "Is it related to the chakra in your body? Or is there some special training method?"

Facing Tsunade's questioning, Ying Yue felt quite perplexed.

In reality, his Wood Release awakening relied heavily on the help of the Destiny System, and Ying Yue himself did not fully understand the specific reasons or methods.

Thus, Ying Yue could only give a vague and evasive answer.

"Sister Tsunade, actually, my Wood Release awakening seems to be a matter of coincidence." Ying Yue forced a smile, "I didn't undergo any special training. It was just during a battle that I suddenly felt the power within me change, and then Wood Release appeared."

Tsunade frowned, clearly unsatisfied with this answer: "Coincidence? Isn't there any specific training method or physical requirement?"

Ying Yue could only continue to stall: "It's probably some combination of physique and chakra. I am still exploring it myself, so I don't have a definitive answer for now."

Although Ying Yue's answer was somewhat vague, Tsunade did not press further.

She knew that some things could not be explained easily.

However, in her interaction with Ying Yue, Tsunade felt his humility and sincerity, and her favor toward him gradually increased.

Tsunade's tone softened, "I have also been looking for the possibility of awakening Wood Release. If you have any..."