Tsubasa sighed, ending the telepathic communication. He stood up and paced back and forth in the room, his mind a jumbled mess. It seemed this matter was far more complicated than he had imagined; he needed to consult someone knowledgeable in history.
Tsubasa sat at the table, his fingers tapping lightly on the surface, his eyes filled with thought. He recalled the legends he knew about reincarnation and amnesia, but these legends were only scattered fragments, unable to give him a definite answer.
"We need to find someone who truly understands these things," Tsubasa muttered to himself. "Who would know the secrets of these souls?"
He suddenly thought of Tobirama Senju. This inventor of Ninjutsu from Konoha was not only incredibly powerful but also extremely knowledgeable, possessing a profound understanding of the ancient legends and history of the Shinobi World. If anyone could help him unravel this mystery, it would undoubtedly be him.
"That's right, the Impure World Reincarnation Jutsu!" Tsubasa's eyes lit up. "I can summon him and ask him if he knows anything about the Mystery of the Womb."
As night fell, the entire Konoha was enveloped in tranquility. But in the training grounds of the Ten Family villa, Tsubasa stood on an open space. Before him was a complex and exquisite magic circle, a carefully arranged array for his Impure World Reincarnation. As he completed his final hand seal, a plume of smoke suddenly rose from the array, and two coffins rose and opened, revealing two familiar figures.
"Hey, disciple, why did you call us brothers out in such a hurry? What big thing happened?" Hashirama Senju asked with a carefree laugh, his cheerful personality unchanged.
Tsubasa's expression was solemn. He did not answer immediately, but instead recounted in detail the memory loss of the fetus reincarnated from the Katsuyu Sage. He left out every detail, from the agreement made by the Katsuyu Sage before reincarnation to his communication with the fetus in the room, and then to the discovery of the fetus's extensive memory loss.
After listening, Tobirama Senju, his eyes filled with contemplation. He slowly said, " The Mystery of the Womb... I have indeed seen some records in my family's ancient texts. It is said that during reincarnation, the soul undergoes a process of reshaping. During this process, the soul is affected by some kind of power; some memories are sealed away, while others are lost forever. But the specific reasons are not clearly explained in the ancient texts."
"Furthermore," Hashirama Senju added, " the Katsuyu Sage's situation is special; her power and way of existence are different from ordinary humans. Perhaps she encountered even stronger interference during her reincarnation, which led to the loss of a large amount of her memories."
Tsubasa frowned and asked, "Is there any way to restore her memories? If she can't remember her past, there's no way to teach her about Sage powers and Sage Art."
Tobirama Senju shook his head. "It's difficult. Techniques for restoring memories are rare to begin with, and there's no readily available method for this kind of special Mystery of the Womb. Perhaps we can only wait for her to grow up slowly, and during the growth process, certain scenes or stimuli from certain forces can awaken her dormant memories."
Hashirama Senju patted Tsubasa on the shoulder, comforting him, "Don't be too anxious. Since you've already been reincarnated, it means there's still hope. By the way, what do you plan to do about this reincarnation? Should we tell the other Konoha?"
Tsubasa pondered for a moment and said, "Don't make a fuss yet. The Mystery of the Womb is too bizarre. We haven't figured out the specific reasons yet, and if too many people know, it could cause unnecessary trouble. However, I think we can let the deceased ancestors of the Senju Clan know. Perhaps they can provide some clues, or they may not want to risk reincarnation. They have the right to know."
Hashirama Senju and Tobirama Senju exchanged a glance and nodded. "After we return to the Pure Land, we will tell our clan elders about Tobirama Senju said. "However, reincarnation is a significant decision for those of us who have passed away, and some may not be willing to return to this turbulent Shinobi World."
After concluding their conversation with Tsubasa, Hashirama Senju and Tobirama Senju's figures slowly dissipated, returning to the Pure Land.
In that mysterious Pure Land, Hashirama Senju and Tobirama Senju told many of the Senju Clan elders about the Mystery of the Womb of the Katsuyu Sage. The news sparked a huge discussion.
Pure Land, a place far removed from the hustle and bustle of the world, is a world created by the Sage of Six Paths, the final resting place for the souls of ninjas in the Shinobi World. Here, there is no war, no killing, only tranquility and peace. The ancestors of the Senju Clan gather here, enjoying time reuniting with their deceased loved ones.
An elderly Senju Clan member with white hair slowly said, " The Shinobi World may seem peaceful now, but undercurrents are surging. We old folks have already found peace in the Pure Land, so why should we return to that world of constant strife? Here, we can reunite with our departed loved ones. There is no war, no killing, and that is enough." His words revealed a deep sense of satisfaction and tranquility.
Many Senju Clan elders nodded in agreement. They had long been weary of the hustle and bustle of the Shinobi World and were enjoying the rare peace and tranquility in the Pure Land, unwilling to be drawn into worldly troubles any longer.
"Yes, we've grown accustomed to this peaceful life here. To be reborn back would not only mean losing our memories, but also having to face all those conflicts and dangers again—it's not worth it," another elder said, his eyes revealing a deep longing for the Pure Land.
"I agree. We've been through too much life and death, and now we just want to spend the rest of our lives here quietly," another senior echoed.
However, Butsuma Senju had a different idea. He angrily said, "Don't you seniors want to go back to the Shinobi World to fight for the Senju Clan? Our Senju Clan was once the pride of the Shinobi World, are we just going to give up like this now?"
A younger senior retorted, " Butsuma, you don't understand our feelings. We've endured too much suffering; now we just want to enjoy this rare peace. To be reborn would not only mean losing our memories but also having to face all those conflicts and dangers again—it's not worth it."
Butsuma Senju was unwilling to accept this. "However, the Katsuyu Sage lost his memories after reincarnation, but our Senju Clan may not necessarily lose their memories, after all, we are human."
An older, more experienced person shook their head. " Butsuma, you're too naive. The process of reincarnation is inherently uncertain. We might lose all our memories upon returning, even forgetting who we are. Moreover, the Shinobi World world has changed drastically; we might not even have a place to stand when we go back."
"But..." Butsuma Senju wanted to argue, but was interrupted by Tobirama Senju.
"Father, I understand your feelings, but you also need to consider the actual situation. Reincarnating back to the source does indeed carry great risks, and we cannot make a decision based solely on a momentary impulse," Tobirama Senju said, his tone tinged with seriousness.
The discussion in the Pure Land continues, but most of the predecessors prefer to stay Pure Land and enjoy this rare peace and tranquility. They have experienced too much life and death separation, and now they only want to spend the rest of their lives here quietly.
"Our Senju Clan has made tremendous contributions to the Shinobi World, and now it's time for us to rest," a senior member said, a hint of weariness in his eyes.
"Yes, we're exhausted. Now we just want to be here with our families and enjoy this peaceful life," another senior colleague said, his voice tinged with a hint of helplessness.
Ultimately, after a heated discussion, most of the Senju Clan elders decided to remain in the Pure Land, with only a few choosing reincarnation. Some of them had unfinished business to attend to, while others had unfulfilled obsessions that drove them to step into this unknown ninja world once again.
Although Butsuma Senju was unwilling, he had no choice but to accept the outcome. He knew that his predecessors' decision had been made after careful consideration.
However, some people had different thoughts. A young man with a resolute gaze stepped forward. "I still have unfinished wishes in this world. My wife is still in the Shinobi World. I died too young. I want to go back to take care of her and help her through her difficulties. I am willing to be reincarnated, even if it means experiencing life and death again, I want to be with her again." Another young man, with red eyes, said, "I died on the battlefield right after our marriage. I want to be reincarnated to find her, even if I don't recognize her anymore, I want to be by her side to protect her." These two were Tsubasa's uncles.
Ultimately, after much deliberation, only a dozen or so Senju Clan elders chose to reincarnate into the Shinobi World. Some of them had unfinished business to attend to, unable to let go of their longing for their loved ones; others had unfulfilled obsessions, whether it was to repay a debt to their clan or to protect a former lover, driving them to step into this unknown ninja world once again.