Those Who Chose to Become Dependents, Leaving the Senju Clan Alone

The Fifty-Seventh Chapter: Those Who Chose to Become Dependents, Leaving the Senju Clan Alone

Senju Hashirama fled back to the clan grounds with the few remaining members of the Senju Clan. Along the way, Sarutobi Clan and Uzumaki Clan ninja cried out for help, but Senju Hashirama did not save a single one of them. He simply took his own clansmen and fled.

As they watched Senju Hashirama flee, the others might not have found anything strange about it. They merely thought that Senju Hashirama had finally recognized reality and realized how impossibly distant the dreams he had spoken of were, like nothing more than a story.

So, having recognized reality, he made his choice: save the few remaining Senju Clan members and leave the Sarutobi Clan and Uzumaki Clan ninja behind to buy time.

But was that really the case?

Uchiha Jobu silently pondered this as he watched the backs of the Senju Clan gradually disappear. Perhaps this was the true Warring States Era. Even the God of Shinobi, Senju Hashirama, would choose to abandon his companions just to save more members of his own clan.

He came before the Sarutobi Clan ninja and asked, "Where is the leader of your Sarutobi Clan?"

A young man looked up and said, "My father died in battle. If nothing unexpected happens, I'll inherit his position and become the new leader of the Sarutobi Clan."

"Interesting. What's your name?"

"Sarutobi Sasuke."

"Sasuke? That name is quite something. You said that if nothing unexpected happens, you'll inherit your father's position and become the new clan leader?"

"That's right. Provided nothing unexpected happens."

Uchiha Jobu asked with interest, "And if something unexpected does happen? What would it be?"

Sarutobi Sasuke fell silent before saying, "My uncle. He has always coveted the position of clan