Reaper Death Seal's technique is similar to his original understanding. Through specific rituals or masks, the caster establishes contact with the existence in a different space called "Death God" and uses his own soul as a sacrifice in exchange for Death God to take action, extracting the target's soul from his body and sealing it in the belly of Death God.
But a note at the end made Senju Chen's pupils shrink slightly.
"...Death God is not the righteous god of heaven and earth, but an evil spirit that steals the power of reincarnation. Any soul that enters its belly will not enter reincarnation, and will not return to Pure Land. It will be enslaved by it forever and turned into its power. This is a soul-extinguishing technique. It should not be used lightly unless you have great awareness and hatred..."
So that's it.
Senju Chen closed the scroll, and his heart suddenly became enlightened. The death of this world should mean that the soul dissipates and returns to the natural world. But if the soul is taken away by "Reaper Death Seal", it is equivalent to being forcibly snatched away from this cycle by a powerful third-party existence.
The so-called "Death God" is essentially a thief who steals the original power of the world.
In Senju Chen's mind, he couldn't help but think of the scene in the original work where four Hokages were released from Death God's belly. There was also the look in his eyes with a hint of contempt and ridicule that he vaguely sensed at the beginning.
It seems that if I want to save Minato Namikaze, the man who died in love, I must thoroughly analyze this technique and even find a way to counter it.
"Sure enough, professional matters should be left to professionals (Orochi-Researcher-Maru Shen)."
After discovering that these masks actually have instructions for use on the back.
Then Senju Chen looked at the entire wall of "god" masks in front of him with shining eyes. Since these masks all have instructions on how to use them on the back, if these masks are left here, they will definitely attract some "little people" to peep in the future...
For the safety of Konoha and the attitude of being responsible for the Uzumaki Clan, I would like to help Uzumaki Clan save it first, but it is not excessive.
This is a cultural treasure. If it is stolen or lost in the future, those Uzumaki Clan people who have died will be so sad.
So Senju Chen stepped forward quickly, took off all the remaining twenty-six masks, packed them, and put them all into his seal scroll.
Anyway, these masks will just eat dust if left here. Senju Chen believes that his teacher Orochimaru's obsessive research on forbidden arts and souls. Coupled with the large amount of White Zetsu he provided as experimental materials, he can carry out various "death-seeking" attempts without any scruples.
Senju Chen has full confidence. It is estimated that it won't be long before his teacher can clearly study these "gods", including the "Death God" who dared to mock him.
"God?"
Haha! When the time comes, it may not be clear who will play with whom.
Three days passed by like a fleeting moment amid the enthusiastic expectations of the Konoha people.
In the past three days, the entire Konoha seemed to have awakened from a serious illness and was full of vitality again. The streets were cleaned spotlessly, and brand-new lanterns and ribbons were hung in front of every house. Even the air was filled with a unique smell of celebrations, mixed with the aroma of food and joy.
On this day, the sky dawned.
Senju Inside the mansion, the coldness of the past has changed, and there are already many people.
Tsunade stood in front of the huge full-length mirror and quietly looked at himself in the mirror.
She did not wear the iconic green windbreaker, but put on a more formal, dark blue sleeveless kimono. The material was embroidered with dark patterns with silver thread. As the light flowed, it looked low-key and luxurious. Her bright blond hair was meticulously tied back, leaving only a few strands hanging down by her cheeks, adding a bit of softness.
There was no powder on her face, but her amber eyes were brighter than any gem.
The woman in the mirror has lost the decadence of a gambler and the casualness of a vagabond, and has also restrained her fierceness and dominance when facing enemies. At this moment, she is calm, dignified, and carries an innate nobility, as if a statue of a god has been sleeping for a thousand years and is about to be awakened to accept the worship of the entire country.
"So beautiful, sister."
Senju Chen's voice came from behind. He didn't know when he was leaning on the door frame, holding a cup of freshly brewed hot tea in his hand, with a warm smile on his lips.
He was also dressed very formally today, wearing a black outfit and a white feather fabric with the Senju Clan emblem on it. His long hair was tied up, and he looked tall and energetic.
Tsunade glanced at him in the mirror, and the nerves that were tense because of the upcoming ceremony unconsciously relaxed a little.
"Don't talk too much." She said this, but she couldn't help but raise the corners of her mouth slightly, "My mother made this dress for me back then. I didn't expect it to fit me well now."
Her fingers gently brushed the silver thread on her sleeves, and a trace of reminiscence flashed in her eyes.
"Sister looks good in anything she wears." Senju Chen walked up and handed her the tea cup.
"Let's go." She put down the teacup and her voice returned to her usual calmness and firmness, "Don't keep those old guys waiting."
"Yes, Lord Hokage." Senju Chen blinked narrowly.
Tsunade rolled her eyes at him angrily, but finally couldn't help laughing. That laughter dispelled the last trace of solemnity in the room, and also dispelled the remaining confusion in her heart.
When Senju Chen and Tsunade walked out of Senju's mansion side by side, the world outside was already bustling with people.
Both sides of the main road leading from Senju Clan Compound to the Hokage building were crowded with villagers who spontaneously came to watch the ceremony. They were crowded and crowded, but when they saw the golden figure appearing, they all fell silent and took the initiative to retreat to both sides, leaving a wide passage.
Thousands of eyes gathered.
There is a gray-haired old man who lost a loved one in Nine-Tails' Attack. He is crying now and covering his mouth with his wrinkled hands, for fear that he will cry out.
There were Jonin who were in their prime and had experienced the war. They straightened their backs and their eyes were blazing, as if they could see the shadow of First Hokage who calmed down the troubled times.
There are innocent children riding on their father's shoulders. They wave their little hands and look curiously at the legendary "Princess Tsunade". That beautiful face will become the most profound imprint in their childhood memories.
This is a kind of silent support and a kind of trust that comes from the depths of the soul.
This is the foundation and prestige of the Senju Clan in the entire Konoha family.
Tsunade walked on this road paved by people's hearts, taking every step calmly and firmly. She did not wave to the crowd, nor did she deliberately smile. She just used her clear eyes to calmly scan every face, taking their expectations, their hopes, and their trust into her eyes and engraved them in her heart.
Senju Chen was half a step behind her, looking around calmly.
When they were approaching the Hokage building, Senju Chen saw Uchiha Fugaku and his wife Mikoto, standing in the most conspicuous position. The patriarch, who was always known for his seriousness, had an unconcealable excitement on his face today. He did not cheer as enthusiastically as others, but his straight waist and tightly clenched fists all showed his position.
When Senju Chen looked over, Fugaku seemed to sense something and turned his head sideways to look at him.
It was an extremely complicated look, with gratitude, recognition, and some kind of tacit understanding of reaching a consensus.
Senju Chen nodded slightly and then looked away.
He saw Shikaku Nara, Chōza Akimichi and Inoichi Yamanaka again. These three "Ino-Shika-Cho" clan leaders stood together. Shikaku still looked lazy, with his hands in his pockets and half-squinted eyes, as if he was ready at any time. He could even fall asleep. But Senju Chen knew that this man's brain must be running at an extraordinary speed at this moment, analyzing how Konoha and even the entire Shinobi World's power structure would undergo earth-shaking changes after Tsunade's return.
Hyuga Hiashi and several elders of the Branch Family stood on a high ground with expressionless faces, like sculptures. But those white eyes never left Tsunade for a moment. As Konoha is the oldest wealthy family that pays the most attention to bloodline and inheritance, the direct princess of the Senju Clan succeeds Hokage, which is undoubtedly the result that is most in line with their values.
You must know that yesterday the Hyuga patriarch brought his wife to the Senju mansion. It is impossible to know what they talked about specifically, but from Senju Chen sending Hyuga Hiashi and the others out with a smile, it is not difficult to see that the two parties talked very harmoniously.
At this time, Senju Chen looked at the villagers on both sides of the road behind him. They stopped and watched in groups, and there was joy from the bottom of their faces. This was the expectation brought about by the return of his sister Tsunade.
It not only injects a shot in the arm to Konoha, who was frightened by the loss of Hokage, but also reintegrated various factions within the village that had become loose and even antagonistic due to the aging of Third and the early death of Fourth.
Under the banner of "Senju", everyone feels that Konoha will become stronger again.