Uzumaki Mito

Under Senju Tsunade's guidance, Uchiha Ying Yue arrived at Uzumaki Mito's residence.

Uzumaki Mito sat upright in an antique room, her posture dignified. Though advanced in age, her presence still inspired awe, like a towering mountain.

Ying Yue respectfully bowed to Mito, who responded with a warm smile.

Mito studied Ying Yue carefully, a thoughtful look in her eyes.

After a moment, she said softly, "Ying Yue, I heard that you awakened Wood Release and hope to learn Senju Hashirama's Wood Release techniques. As Hashirama's wife, I'm glad to meet a younger generation like you, who has inherited his Wood Release."

Ying Yue lowered his head modestly. "Lady Uzumaki Mito, thank you for receiving me. I truly hope to inherit the Wood Release power of Senior Senju Hashirama and contribute to Konoha."

Mito nodded slightly, a hint of relief in her eyes. "Ying Yue, you carry the bloodlines of both the Senju and Uchiha clans. Awakening Wood Release at such a young age shows that you have extraordinary talent. Few have inherited Hashirama's Wood Release since his time, and you're the first clan member to awaken it after him. I hope you'll make this power flourish."

Her voice held both conviction and expectation. Feeling her recognition, Ying Yue couldn't help but feel a growing sense of responsibility.

Ying Yue knew this was not only recognition of him personally, but also a sign of trust in Senju Hashirama's legacy.

In the relaxed atmosphere, Uzumaki Mito suddenly changed the subject and began talking about Ying Yue's family history.

Her eyes softened, as if she had fallen into a memory.

"Ying Yue, your maternal grandmother, Senju Toka, was one of Hashirama's younger sisters. Toka and I were always very close. She was a gentle yet strong woman. Although she never awakened Wood Release, her medical skills and combat ability were both exceptional within the clan."

Ying Yue listened quietly, and his impression of his maternal grandmother, Senju Toka, gradually grew clearer.

Ying Yue knew that he came from a clan with a long history and deep roots, but he had never before learned about its history from someone so close to it.

Uzumaki Mito continued, "Toka and Hashirama were very close. She was always there to support and assist him. Later, she married your maternal grandfather and gave birth to your mother. While she was alive, Toka often came to talk with me. We discussed the clan's future and the village's safety. She often said that she hoped the clan's strength would be passed down forever. Do you understand?"

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

Mito sighed, her voice tinged with emotion. "As for your mother, Senju Fuka, she was an outstanding jonin who inherited the Senju Clan's excellent bloodline. Sadly, she died young while on a mission. It was a great loss for the Senju Clan and a tragedy for the village."

Uzumaki Mito smiled at Ying Yue, her voice warm. "You may not know this, but you're actually closely related to Hashirama. Your grandmother was his cousin, and the blood you inherited carries the power of the Senju Clan. Your ability to awaken Wood Release has a great deal to do with Hashirama."

Ying Yue felt a stir within him, sensing Uzumaki Mito's affection toward him.

Mito slowly rose and walked over to a cabinet. She took out an ancient scroll.

She gently placed it in front of Ying Yue, her eyes full of hope. "This is a record of the Wood Release techniques Hashirama left behind. I've kept it safe all these years. But no one in the Senju Clan has awakened Wood Release since Hashirama. I think it's time for me to hand it over to you."

Uchiha Ying Yue felt the weight of this legacy and was overwhelmed with excitement. "Lady Mito, I'll treasure this legacy and make it flourish."

Mito nodded, a hint of comfort in her eyes. "Ying Yue, you're 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 weight of its history. He bowed solemnly to Uzumaki Mito. "Lady Mito, I swear I'll do my utmost to learn and master these techniques and carry on Lord Hashirama's Wood Release legacy."

Mito smiled and nodded. "I look forward to seeing what you accomplish, Ying Yue. Remember, no matter how great the difficulties you face, you must persevere, because you carry not only your own fate, but also the hopes of the Senju Clan."

Ying Yue bowed deeply. Uzumaki Mito's recognition and the legacy she had entrusted to him brought him a step closer to mastering Wood Release.

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

Ying Yue knew that the scroll carried the Senju Clan's greatest power and legacy, as well as the fruits of Senju Hashirama's efforts.

Ying Yue looked forward to training in the future, but also felt the weight of the Senju Clan's expectations.

As night deepened, Ying Yue returned to his residence.

The night breeze swept gently through the courtyard, and the trees swayed in the wind, as if welcoming the ancient power that was about to be brought to life once more.

Ying Yue lit a lamp in his room. Its light was soft and warm.

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

As the scroll unfurled, Ying Yue's eyes were quickly drawn to its contents.

Elegant handwriting and illustrations described in detail how to perform the various Wood Release techniques and the principles behind them.

Senju Hashirama's Wood Release techniques were founded on his powerful Sage Body and his ability to control Natural Energy. Every technique contained immense power.

Uchiha Ying Yue carefully read the scroll, gradually coming to understand what had made Senju Hashirama truly powerful.

Wood Release: Deep Forest Emergence: By using this technique, the user manipulated the trees in the earth to grow rapidly, forming a vast forest to suppress enemies or serve as a defensive barrier.

Wood Release: Wood Clone Technique and Wood Release: Multiple Wood Clone Technique: Wood Release chakra created tangible clones. The clones could fight and transmit battle experience and intelligence. The Multiple Wood Clone Technique took the Clone Technique to its utmost limits.

Wood Release: Vajra Wood Strike: Wood Release chakra generated sturdy wooden rods as hard as steel, which could be used to attack or defend.

Wood Release: Deep Forest Bloom: Building on Deep Forest Emergence, this technique produced enormous flowers that released deadly poison, quickly suppressing enemies.

Wood Release: Wood Dragon Technique and Wood Release: Wood Human Technique: These techniques summoned enormous wooden dragons and wooden figures, used to restrain enemies and attack them at close range, respectively. The Wood Dragon had a powerful chakra-absorbing ability, while the Wood Human could both attack and defend.

Wood Release: Wood Shield: This technique used Wood Release to create a massive wooden wall for defense.

Sage Art: Wood Release: True Several Thousand Hands, Top Transformed Buddha: These techniques were Senju Hashirama's ultimate arts in Sage Mode. True Several Thousand Hands summoned countless giant hands, each possessing immense strength; Top Transformed Buddha was Senju Hashirama's most powerful offensive technique.