Uzumaki Mito

Guided by Tsunade, Uchiha Ying Yue arrived at the residence of Uzumaki Mito.

Uzumaki Mito sat upright in the antique-styled room, her posture dignified. Though advanced in years, her presence remained as awe-inspiring as a towering mountain.

Ying Yue bowed respectfully to Mito, and she responded with a gentle smile.

Mito scrutinized Ying Yue, her gaze filled with deep contemplation.

After a moment, she said softly, "Ying Yue, I have heard that you have awakened Wood Release and wish to learn the Wood Release ninjutsu of Senju Hashirama. As Hashirama's wife, I am very pleased to see a descendant like you who has inherited his Wood Release."

Ying Yue lowered his head modestly: "Lady Uzumaki Mito, thank you for receiving me. I do indeed wish to inherit the Wood Release power of Senior Senju Hashirama and contribute my own strength to Konoha Village."

Mito nodded slightly, a glimmer of gratification flashing in her eyes: "Ying Yue, you possess the bloodlines of both the Senju and Uchiha clans. To awaken Wood Release at such an age shows that you have immense talent. Few have been able to inherit Hashirama's Wood Release since his time, and you are the first clansman to awaken it after him. I hope you can carry this power forward."

Her tone was filled with affirmation and expectation. Feeling this recognition, a sense of responsibility welled up within Ying Yue.

Ying Yue knew this was not just recognition of himself as an individual, but a trust in the legacy of Senju Hashirama.

Amidst the relaxed atmosphere, Uzumaki Mito suddenly shifted the topic to the past of Ying Yue's family.

Her eyes softened considerably, as if she had fallen into memories.

"Ying Yue, your grandmother, Senju Toka, was one of Hashirama's younger cousins. My relationship with Toka was always excellent; she was a very gentle yet strong woman. Although she did not awaken Wood Release, her medical skills and combat abilities were outstanding within the clan."

Ying Yue listened quietly, his impression of his grandmother Senju Toka gradually becoming vivid in his mind.

Ying Yue knew he came from a family with a long history and deep foundations, yet he had never understood his family's history from such close proximity.

Uzumaki Mito continued: "Toka and Hashirama shared a very deep bond; she was always his supporter and aide. Later, she married your grandfather and gave birth to your mother. Before she passed, Toka often came to chat with me. We discussed the future of the clan and the safety of the village. She mentioned many times that she hoped the family's power would be passed down forever. Do you understand?"

Ying Yue nodded, his heart filled with respect and nostalgia for his grandmother Toka.

Mito sighed, her tone tinged with emotion: "As for your mother, Senju Fuka, she was an extremely excellent jonin who inherited the fine bloodline of the Senju Clan. Unfortunately, she passed away young during a mission. This was a great loss for the Senju Clan and a regret for the village."

Uzumaki Mito looked at Ying Yue with a smile, her tone carrying a touch of warmth: "You may not know this, but your relationship with Hashirama is actually quite close. Your grandmother was his cousin, and the bloodline you carry is the very power of the Senju Clan. Your ability to awaken Wood Release has a great deal to do with Hashirama."

Ying Yue felt a stir in his heart, sensing Uzumaki Mito's affection for him.

Mito rose slowly, walked to a cabinet nearby, and took out an ancient scroll.

She placed the scroll gently in front of Ying Yue, her gaze filled with expectation: "This is the record of Wood Release ninjutsu left behind by Hashirama. I have kept it all this time. But within the Senju Clan, no one other than Hashirama was ever able to awaken Wood Release. I think it is time to entrust it to you."

Uchiha Ying Yue felt the weight of this legacy and was incredibly moved: "Lady Mito, I will certainly cherish this inheritance and carry it forward."

Mito nodded, a hint of comfort in her eyes: "Ying Yue, you are a descendant of Senju Hashirama. I believe you can inherit his will and use this power to protect the village and everything you hold dear."

Uchiha Ying Yue took the scroll, feeling the heavy history it carried. He bowed solemnly to Uzumaki Mito: "Lady Mito, I swear I will do my utmost to learn and master these ninjutsu, and to carry on the Wood Release legacy of Lord Hashirama."

Mito nodded with a smile: "I look forward to your future performance, Ying Yue. Remember, no matter how great the difficulties you face, you must persevere, for you carry not only your own destiny but also the hopes of the Senju Clan."

Ying Yue bowed deeply. Uzumaki Mito's recognition and the inheritance had pushed his Wood Release to the next level.

After bidding farewell to Lady Uzumaki Mito, Uchiha Ying Yue held the Wood Release scroll left by Senju Hashirama, his heart surging with excitement.

Ying Yue knew this scroll carried the most powerful strength and legacy of the Senju Clan, and was the crystallization of Senju Hashirama's life work.

Ying Yue's heart was filled with anticipation for his future training, while also feeling the weight of the Senju Clan's expectations.

As the night deepened, Ying Yue returned to his residence.

The night breeze brushed past, and the trees in the courtyard swayed, as if welcoming this ancient power about to be revived.

Ying Yue lit a lamp in his room, the light soft and warm.

Ying Yue carefully placed the scroll on the table, took a deep breath, and slowly opened it.

As the scroll unfurled, Ying Yue's gaze was quickly drawn to its contents.

Exquisite handwriting and diagrams described in detail the methods and principles for performing various Wood Release ninjutsu.

Senju Hashirama's Wood Release was built upon his powerful Sage Body and his ability to control natural energy; each technique contained immense power.

Uchiha Ying Yue read the contents of the scroll carefully, gradually understanding the true source of Senju Hashirama's strength.

Wood Release: Deep Forest Emergence: By performing this technique, one manipulates the trees on the ground to grow rapidly, forming a boundless forest used to suppress enemies or serve as defensive fortifications.

Wood Release: Wood Clone and Wood Release: Multiple Wood Clone Technique: Using Wood Release chakra to create clones with physical bodies. These clones can not only participate in combat but also transmit combat experience and intelligence. The Multiple Wood Clone Technique elevates this to the extreme.

Wood Release: Adamantine Wood: Using Wood Release chakra to generate wooden bars as tough as steel for attack or defense.

Wood Release: Deep Forest Bloom: Building upon Deep Forest Emergence, this generates massive flowers that release lethal toxic pollen, capable of rapidly suppressing enemies.

Wood Release: Wood Dragon Technique and Wood Release: Wood Human Technique: Summoning a massive wood dragon and wood human, used for binding enemies and melee combat respectively. The wood dragon possesses powerful chakra-absorbing capabilities, while the wood human serves both offensive and defensive functions.

Wood Release: Wood Shield: The Wood Shield technique uses Wood Release to create a massive wooden wall for defense.

Sage Art: Wood Release: True Several Thousand Hands, Top Transformed Buddha: These techniques are the ultimate mysteries of Senju Hashirama in Sage Mode. True Several Thousand Hands can summon countless giant hands, each possessing immense power; Top Transformed Buddha is Senju Hashirama's strongest offensive technique.