Naruto: Rise of the Senju
Chapter 122

Falling Out with the F4

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Tsubasa learned that Akira Senju was handing over the Senju Clan's orphans to the village for upbringing as commoners, and that his family property would be divided in two (half for the family and half for the village to keep and raise the orphans), he was furious. He convened a clan meeting in the name of Hashirama Senju's disciple.

Akira Senju attended the meeting with the newly selected family elders. At the beginning of the meeting, Tsubasa proposed that it was inappropriate to hand over the Senju Clan's orphans to the village. Their property should belong to him, the family should be responsible for taking care of the orphans, and they should also receive the compensation money for their parents who died in battle.

Akira Senju explained, "Do you understand the current situation? Haven't you heard about the plan to bring all the orphans of Konoha into the Konoha? Why should the Senju Clan be an exception? Other clans' children are raised by Konoha, so why can't the Senju Clan's children? We're only doing this to follow the Second Hokage's legacy. We don't covet the clansmen's inheritance; the Senju Clan isn't short of money. But is it really good for children to have so much wealth? They'll be seen as easy prey by other clans, and someone might take the risk at any time. How will we explain if a tragedy occurs? Now, the clans take half of the wealth, Konoha takes the other half to support them. When they grow up, the clans will return the wealth to them. Isn't that perfect?"

The other branch elders echoed this, saying it was a win-win solution. Their clans were currently weak and lacked the energy and time to care for the children. Having the village raise them together, with the clans supervising, was truly in the best interest of the children. They possessed the blood of the Senju Clan and were sure to stand out among the many children, at which point they would receive focused training.

Tsubasa retorted, "That would truly scatter the clan. If this precedent is set, and another war breaks out, after the clansmen sacrifice themselves, their descendants will all be scattered among the common people of Konoha. Over time, the Senju Clan's grand ambition of uniting all races will become a joke. Later, the children themselves won't even know they were born into the Senju Clan."

Akira Senju said, "Isn't this exactly what Father and Uncle wanted? From now on, the Senju Clan will completely abandon their surnames, take Konoha as their home, and no one will know who the Senju Clan is. Every child will be a seed, taking root and sprouting in the soil of Konoha, growing into a towering tree, sheltering Konoha and rain. Isn't this precisely Father's Will of Fire? Tsubasa, as Father's only disciple, don't you understand at all?"

Tsubasa roared, "Will the Senju Clan even exist after this? The clan's foundation will be completely destroyed, and even the 36 lineages will be gone! During your tenure as clan leader, the Senju Clan was wiped out. Don't you feel incompetent for doing this?"

Akira Senju said, "My life was saved by Grandpa Yasuhei, and I am very grateful to him. I can return this life to your family at any time. However, this time the family decision is being carried out according to the policies of my father and Tobirama. All the family members have agreed, and I hope you can understand."

Tsubasa said, "I don't understand. Why should I understand a wrong decision? I can't just watch the clan perish. As long as everyone unites, in less than twenty years, the Senju Clan will be the number one clan in the world again."

An elder from a branch clan said, "Let those children grow up happily! The clan still has over a thousand members, doesn't it? As long as we don't all perish, the clan won't decline. Through this war, everyone has realized that the nature of future Shinobi World wars has changed. Individual clan battles are outdated. Now it's about national forces, large-scale battles involving tens of thousands of troops. The key is to unite clans around villages, leveraging their strengths and compensating for their weaknesses. Those who continue with narrow-minded clan thinking will not survive."

Tsubasa said, "Since I can't persuade you, can I at least make a few requests?" Akira Senju said, "Go ahead."

Tsubasa said, "There are a few children who are the children of my father's savior. We'll raise them." Akira Senju said, "Okay. Anything else?"

Tsubasa sincerely said, "The orphans' property will be kept by our Ten Family. They can come to the Ten Family to collect it when they grow up and become ninjas." Akira Senju said, "But we've already agreed with Sarutobi and the others. It might not be right for us to go and take it back."

Tsubasa thought to himself that the Konoha F4 had started seizing power so easily, and he had to teach them a lesson and a warning. So he said, "I'll go get it myself. You just need to stand by and approve. After that, the Ten Family won't interfere in your affairs anymore." Akira Senju thought, "For your grandfather's sake, I agree."

After the meeting, Akira Senju and Tsubasa went to the Hokage Building. Hiruzen Sarutobi and the other three were busy processing various documents. Upon hearing from their subordinates that Akira Senju and Tsubasa had arrived, they immediately invited them in.

Hiruzen Sarutobi greeted him with a broad smile, "Brother, Tsubasa, you've arrived! Please, have a seat. Tsubasa, you are the hero who killed Hozuki Gengetsu and Mu, who were destroying the village. We've been wanting to meet you for a long time."

Seeing Hiruzen Sarutobi's fake smile, Tsubasa Gate of Opening point. "No need to be polite. I've come to reclaim the property of the Senju Clan's orphan, to be entrusted to my Ten Family for safekeeping."

Hiruzen Sarutobi's expression stiffened, then he forced a smile and said, " Tsubasa- Yi! The village was a decision made after discussions with the Senju Clan. Why are you taking it back to your Ten Family? Is there any explanation for that?"

Tsubasa laughed and said, "We can safeguard the Senju Clan's property ourselves, so there's no need for the Hokage to worry about it. This is a decision our clan association just made."

Hiruzen Sarutobi looked at Akira Senju Akira Senju then said with a displeased expression, "Raising orphans in the village also requires expenses; the village has its own difficulties."

Tsubasa said righteously, " The Senju Clan died on the battlefield, and they haven't even received their compensation. Now you want to confiscate all their property? Is that reasonable? The village's troubles are the village's problem. Why do you have to resort to trickery and force to seize the descendants of heroes?"

Shimura Danzō had been watching from the sidelines for a long time, couldn't stand it any longer. This child was too presumptuous, so he stood up and said, "We are only keeping half of the property as child support, and the other half is with your family. The village will be responsible for the children's education and life from now on. What more do you want? Do you really want these ignorant children to have a lot of money, making them targets for bad people and endangering their lives?"

Utatane Koharu mocked Tsubasa, "Isn't the village more trustworthy than your Ten Family? What makes you think your Ten Family is eyeing this money?"

Tsubasa sneered inwardly. These third-generation disciples were indeed after his money. He sneered, "First, the village belongs to everyone, and the Ten Family belongs to the Senju Clan Ten Family. Second, the Ten Family gives the village a considerable amount of money every year; their reputation is known throughout the land. It's obvious who is more trustworthy—you four or my Ten Family. As for the claim that we're after this money, that's utter nonsense. Our Ten Family is already the richest family in the world; if it weren't for the sake of these children in our clan, we wouldn't bother with these troublesome matters."

Shimura Danzō, wanting the money that had gone into their pockets back, sneered, "That sounds nice, but who knows what your Ten Family) is thinking? I've found out that the Ten Family is recruiting a large number of ninjas and samurai, already numbering 30,000. What exactly is your Ten Family planning?"

Tsubasa laughed heartily and said, " The Ten Family's business needs someone to protect it, and we also need to expand our operations overseas, so we need a lot of manpower."

Shimura Danzō, coldly saying, "Doesn't Konoha have any ninjas? You can hire them, right? I think you're just being treacherous."

Tsubasa saw through the other party's thoughts Gate of Opening sneered, " Shimura Danzō, if the Ten Family wants to become Hokage, it's just a matter of a word. You don't really think you're something special, do you? You're just a wolf in sheep's clothing. Do you believe I'll call a village-wide meeting tomorrow and kick you out?"

Shimura Danzō Tsubasa utter these treasonous remarks, he laughed loudly and said, "Ignorant child, don't think you're so great just because you killed two wounded Tsuchikage and Mizukage. You're challenging the authority of the Konoha's leadership; are you planning a rebellion?"

Seeing that Tsubasa's face darkened after Danzo him, Hiruzen Sarutobi tried to smooth things over, saying, " Danzo up. Don't say things that are detrimental to unity. Tsubasa is young and immature, but there's no doubt that he's a hero of Konoha."

Tsubasa thought to himself that these two really had a knack for teamwork since they were little, one playing the good cop and the other the bad cop, really trying to scare him like a child. So he said, "I'll only ask you one question: will you hand it over or not? You're only getting this one chance."

Seeing that Tsubasa was still so arrogant, completely disregarding them, Shimura Danzō, Mitokado Homura, and Utatane Koharu simultaneously shouted, "Insolence!" Shimura Danzō yelled, "Men, seize this madman!"

Several Anbu jumped out to capture Tsubasa, Akira Senju stepped forward and said, "Stop! Who dares to touch Tsubasa? Do they want to make an enemy of the Senju Clan?"

Seeing the Senju Clan step forward, Hiruzen Sarutobi for the Anbu to leave and said sternly, " Tsubasa, I'll pretend you were never here today. The village has its rules; go back!"

Originally, he wanted to appoint the Konoha F4 as leaders of Konoha so he could focus on his training without worry. However, it now seemed he couldn't tolerate their behavior at all. So, he laid his cards on the Hokage Tsubasa I wouldn't have to worry about anything. I just wanted to focus on my training. Since you don't know what's good for you, then you can forget about being high-ranking members of Konoha. Tomorrow, I will convene a meeting of all the clans in Konoha to dismiss you."

Seeing that Tsubasa had repeatedly provoked these high-ranking leaders, Shimura Danzō decided to teach Tsubasa a lesson. He coldly shouted, "You've got some nerve, haven't you? I'll take you down first, kid, and have your parents come and get you!" With that, he personally rushed towards Tsubasa, intending to suppress Tsubasa.

Seeing that these people dared to attack him, Tsubasa gathered his Spiritual Qi, raised his hand, and punched Shimura Danzō. The compressed air struck Shimura Danzō, sending him flying. Tsubasa didn't even glance at him, but stared at Hiruzen Sarutobi Akira and said, "Prepare to step down tomorrow!" Then he turned and left.

Hiruzen Sarutobi and the others were stunned for a long time. How did Ten-Yi throw that Tsubasa? How did Danzo get sent flying?

Hiruzen Sarutobi and the others rushed to check on Shimura Danzō's injuries, only to find that his chest cavity had been pierced by a blast of energy; he was already dead. Everyone gasped in shock, realizing the gravity of the situation.

Utatane Koharu summoned the Anbu to capture Tsubasa, Hiruzen Sarutobi, still somewhat frightened, quickly stopped her, saying, " Tsubasa just killed Danzo with a casual punch. He could have killed us all just now. I think he has strength Above Clan Head Level; we can't possibly take him down. Besides, he's the First's only disciple; Lady Mito won't allow anything to happen to him. Judging from his style, he wants to use a vote among the various clans to oust us. Let's talk to the clans in the village first and see what he does tomorrow. I should have agreed to his request; it's just a small matter of money, and it's turned into this mess."

Seeing Danzo dead, Mitokado Homura said with grief and fear, " Danzo cannot die in vain like this! We cannot let Tsubasa!"

Akira Senju, standing to the side, finally came to his senses and said, "You can't touch Tsubasa. The Senju Clan will do everything in their power to protect him. I owe Grandpa Yasuhei a life. As for the Hokage Position, I support my brother-in -Hiruzen."

Recalling the terrifying strength of the Ten Family and the protection of the Senju Clan, Hiruzen Sarutobi said heavily, "Brother, rest assured, I will spare his life, but he must receive the punishment he deserves."

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