Senju Tsunade

Uchiha Ying Yue was slightly surprised. "Revive the Senju Clan? But... the Senju Clan has already been absorbed into the village. The clan members are scattered everywhere now, so it would be difficult to gather them together again."

A complicated emotion flashed through Elder Senju Mufeng's eyes. He gripped his cane tightly, his voice tinged with indignation. "That decision is exactly why I've been unable to find peace for so long. Back then, Senju Hashirama and Tobirama decided to dissolve the Senju Clan and merge it into the village for the sake of unity. But they never realized how much that decision would cost the Senju Clan."

Elder Mufeng continued, unable to hide the pain and disappointment in his voice. "Senju Hashirama and Tobirama may have intended to bring peace to the village, but they underestimated how much the village relied on the strength of the clans. After the Senju Clan was dissolved, its members' strength was scattered. They lost their unity and a single leader, and many of the younger generation lost their heritage. Some didn't even know where they came from."

He paused, his voice growing heavier. "The Senju Clan was once one of the most powerful clans in the Ninja World, with countless strong shinobi and a wealth of inherited knowledge. But when the clan was dissolved, many precious skills and teachings were forgotten, and its members gradually faded from Konoha's inner circle. The Senju Clan still exists in name, but in reality, it's all but gone."

Ying Yue listened quietly, stunned by Elder Mufeng's words. He had never imagined that the Senju Clan's dissolution could have such far-reaching consequences.

Elder Mufeng's voice gradually lowered. "Ying Yue, I know you may have doubts, but you must understand that the Senju Clan is part of you. Its blood runs through your veins. If you let it continue to decline, you'll be betraying not only the Senju Clan, but your own bloodline as well."

Elder Mufeng gazed at Ying Yue, his eyes shining with a complicated light. "You are the Senju Clan's last hope. You may be young, but you have the blood and talent of both the Senju and Uchiha clans. Your existence may be the key to the Senju Clan's revival. Can you shoulder this responsibility and revive the Senju Clan?"

Feeling Elder Mufeng's urgency and hope, Ying Yue couldn't help but fall into thought.

Ying Yue knew that reviving the Senju Clan would be no easy task. It would take immense strength and resources, and he would have to face all kinds of resistance from within and outside the village.

"Elder, reviving the Senju Clan is certainly an ambitious goal, but I'll need more strength and support." Caution edged Ying Yue's voice. "Are you willing to help me?"

Elder Mufeng nodded, his voice resolute. "As long as you're determined, I'll support you with everything I have. The Senju Clan's legacy cannot be allowed to die out. I'll do everything I can to entrust you with the clan's remaining resources, skills, and members who are still loyal to it."

Ying Yue was silent for a moment. At last, a glimmer of determination flashed in his eyes. "Elder, I'll do everything I can to shoulder the responsibility of reviving the Senju Clan. But this will be a long road, and we'll have to take it one step at a time. I hope you'll continue to support and guide me."

A relieved smile crossed Elder Mufeng's face. "Ying Yue, knowing you're this determined gives me hope. As long as you don't give up, the Senju Clan will surely stand at the top of the Ninja World again."

After Elder Senju Mufeng asked Ying Yue to shoulder the task of reviving the Senju Clan, Ying Yue understood that growing stronger was essential to achieving that goal.

Though Ying Yue had already awakened Wood Release, he knew his control over the power was still immature. So he took the opportunity to ask Elder Mufeng to teach him Wood Release techniques.

"Elder, I understand what you expect of me, but I'll need greater strength if I'm to revive the Senju Clan," Ying Yue said respectfully. "I hope to learn Lord Senju Hashirama's Wood Release techniques and further improve my abilities."

Elder Mufeng nodded, understanding Ying Yue's request.

He knew that Wood Release was the Senju Clan's most powerful Kekkei Genkai and the key to Ying Yue's rapid growth in strength.

However, Elder Mufeng couldn't use Wood Release himself. But he knew that Uzumaki Mito, Senju Hashirama's wife, had kept records of Hashirama's Wood Release techniques.

"Ying Yue, I agree to your request," Elder Mufeng said slowly. "Although I can't teach you Wood Release myself, I know that Senju Hashirama's wife, Lady Uzumaki Mito, has detailed records of his Wood Release techniques. She is the village's Nine-Tails Jinchuriki and a powerful Sealing Jutsu specialist in Konoha. If you can learn from her, you're sure to gain a great deal."

So Elder Mufeng summoned the eighteen-year-old Senju Tsunade.

Tsunade was in the prime of her youth. She was frank and bold, and her Lightning Release was beginning to take shape.

As Senju Hashirama's granddaughter, Tsunade had been proud of her clan's bloodline since childhood. Although she hadn't awakened the Wood Release Kekkei Genkai herself, she had always yearned for and dreamed of wielding that mighty power.

When Elder Mufeng asked Tsunade to take Ying Yue to visit Uzumaki Mito, curiosity and anticipation flashed in her eyes. "Elder Mufeng, did Ying Yue really awaken Wood Release?"

Elder Mufeng nodded. "Yes, Tsunade. He inherited not only the Senju Clan's bloodline, but also Uchiha blood. He awakened Wood Release, but still needs further training and study. As Lady Uzumaki Mito's granddaughter, you're the best person to take him to visit her."

Tsunade smiled faintly and turned to Ying Yue. "Then let's set off now, Ying Yue. I want to see how you awakened Wood Release, too."

Uchiha Ying Yue felt a little nervous, but he was even more excited and determined.

Ying Yue followed Tsunade on the road to Uzumaki Mito's residence.

Along the way, Tsunade was curious about Ying Yue and kept asking him how he had awakened Wood Release.

Although she was Senju Hashirama's granddaughter, she hadn't awakened Wood Release herself, which made her especially interested in Ying Yue's ability.

"Ying Yue, can you tell me how you awakened Wood Release?" Tsunade asked, her eyes shining with curiosity. "Was it related to the chakra inside you? Or was there some special training method?"

Tsunade's questions left Ying Yue rather confused as well.

In truth, much of his Wood Release awakening had depended on the Destiny System's help. Even he didn't fully understand the exact reasons or method behind it.

So Ying Yue could only give her a vague answer.

"Tsunade, my Wood Release awakening seems to have been a matter of chance," Ying Yue replied with an awkward smile. "I didn't do any special training. During one battle, I suddenly felt the power inside me change, and then Wood Release appeared."

Tsunade frowned, clearly dissatisfied with the answer. "A matter of chance? Wasn't there some specific training method or physical requirement?"

Ying Yue could only continue to evade the question. "It was probably some combination of my constitution and chakra. I'm still figuring it out, so I don't have a definite answer yet."

Although Ying Yue's answer was vague, Tsunade didn't press him further.

She knew that some things weren't easy to explain.

Still, as she spoke with Ying Yue, she sensed his humility and sincerity, and gradually grew more fond of him.

Tsunade's tone softened. "I've been searching for a way to awaken Wood Release, too. If you have any..."