"However, before you go home and ask your parents, you should first go with Tsunade to the Senju residence to visit the last remaining elder of the Senju Clan and obtain some gifts."
After saying that, Hiruzen Sarutobi turned to look at Tsunade, who was still somewhat taken Tsunade.
His expression straightened slightly, and he spoke in a consultative tone:
" Shin'un has the bloodline of the Senju flowing through his veins, so he can be considered a member of the Senju clan to some extent. Could you let him come to you to get some Senju Secret Medicine?"
Tsunade had been staring blankly at Shin'un's silver-white hair. Upon hearing her teacher's words, she immediately turned around. Although she was still somewhat dissatisfied with secretly graduating her younger brother, she nodded in agreement.
"Of course. Those secret medicines are piling up in several warehouses at home. If we don't find a way to get rid of some of them now, I'll have to find a way to destroy them in a few years."
"Secret medicine?"
Shin'un had already accepted the fact that he possessed the Senju bloodline, and upon hearing the conversation between Hiruzen Sarutobi and Tsunade, he immediately asked, somewhat confused.
What is that?
Upon hearing Shin'un's question, Hiruzen Sarutobi looked at Tsunade.
"You explain it to him."
Tsunade nodded and turned to look at Shin'un.
"Many ninja clans have inherited bloodlines, abilities, or secret techniques, you know that, right?"
Shin'un nodded silently; he understood the situation.
Many ninja clans have distinctive lineages, most of which can be divided into two categories.
The best are bloodline types, such as the Sharingan of the Uchiha, the Byakugan of the Hyuga, and the Shikotsumyaku of the Kaguya Clan...
There are also secret arts, such as the Nara Clan's shadow manipulation techniques and the Aburame Clan's insect manipulation skills...
Seeing Shin'un nod, Tsunade continued:
"Aside from bloodline limits and secret techniques, most long-established ninja clans, in order to help their descendants grow, gradually develop their own unique methods of cultivation best suited to their bloodline, or a unique secret medicine, through generations of inheritance."
"This kind of specially made secret medicine may be completely useless to outsiders, or even poisonous and deadly."
However, for ninjas with the corresponding bloodline and lineage, it can help them grow better and enhance the potential within their bloodline.
"Our Senju Clan is one of the oldest ninja clans, so naturally we possess such a secret medicine."
Shin'un immediately understood after hearing Tsunade's words.
"Alright, you can go now."
" Tsunade, take Shin'un with you."
Seeing that the matter had been discussed sufficiently, Hiruzen Sarutobi waved his hand, signaling Tsunade to leave with Shin'un.
"But..."
When her teacher told her to leave, Tsunade wanted to say something, but after moving her lips for a long time, she still didn't know what to say.
"Alright, Nawaki's graduation is settled."
"He's talented, but strong-willed. He can't rely on you, his older sister, to protect him forever."
Seeing that Tsunade was still standing in front of him, unwilling to leave, Hiruzen Sarutobi sighed and continued:
"Sigh~"
"If you're really worried, you can choose a suitable Jonin team and protect him well."
"But we must be careful. He is a ninja, the grandson of the First Hokage, and a genius born with all five Chakra natures. When choosing a teacher, we must also consider whether he can be properly trained."
After saying that, Hiruzen Sarutobi turned around and looked at the panoramic window behind him that offered a view of the vast Konoha, ignoring Tsunade and the others behind him.
Watching her teacher's retreating figure, Tsunade could only sigh helplessly and turn to leave with Shin'un.
"Click~"
Shin'un walked behind, closed the door to the Hokage's office, and followed Tsunade outside.
Shin'un, upon learning that he was actually a member of the Senju clan, felt a jumble of emotions and didn't know what to say.
Upon learning that her younger brother was about to go to the battlefield, Tsunade, who was in front of her, was even less inclined to speak.
The two were walking down the corridor of the Hokage Building, heads bowed in deep thought, their bodies shrouded in a tense atmosphere, causing the office workers passing by to make way for them.
Stepping out of the Hokage Building, Tsunade let out a long sigh, seemingly having accepted reality.
Turning to look at Shin'un beside her, Tsunade smiled.
"I used to only think of you as Orochimaru's disciple; we were fellow disciples and quite close."
"I didn't expect that you have the blood of the Senju Clan flowing in your veins. Now we're family."
Shin'un looked up, her expression complex.
"This... I'm surprised too..."
"I always thought I was just a commoner ninja..."
Seeing the complicated expression on Shin'un's face, Tsunade shook her head.
"There's nothing we can do about it. Ever since the Senju Clan disbanded and completely integrated into Konoha, many people in Konoha actually possess the Senju bloodline, they just don't know it themselves."
Upon hearing Tsunade mention the disbandment of the Senju Clan, Shin'un immediately raised his eyebrows, clearly showing great interest in the matter.
After all, the whereabouts of the Senju Clan were never explained in the original work. They were a powerful clan that could directly confront the Uchiha Clan during the Warring States period, yet they disappeared without a trace, which is strange.
"Are you interested?"
Seeing Shin'un raise his eyebrows and show interest in his eyes, Tsunade said:
"It's not a secret. I can tell you if you want to know."
Shin'un's eyes darted around, and an idea stirred within him.
"Well, if it weren't a secret, I'd really like to know."
Seeing that Shin'un wanted to know, Tsunade began to explain.
"It's actually quite simple."
Then, Tsunade changed the subject and asked Shin'un question in return.
Do you know how Konoha was originally created?
Upon hearing Tsunade's question, Shin'un replied without hesitation.
"Of course I know. In the Shinobi World History class at the Ninja Academy, there's a separate chapter dedicated to the founding of Konoha."
After a moment's recollection, Shin'un said:
"It is said that during the Warring States period, the First Hokage Hashirama Senju the various ninja clans and hoped to achieve peace. Therefore, he led the Senju Clan to form an alliance with the Uchiha Clan."
"This simple alliance was the initial prototype of Konoha."
Shin'un simplified the complex description in the book and recited it aloud.
Tsunade nodded and continued:
"I almost forgot, your grades in theoretical courses at the Ninja Academy were just as good as your practical combat results, so of course you know these things."
"Hmm~, better than when Jiraiya and I were in the Jonin Academy..."
Tsunade chuckled and made a self-deprecating remark.
Looking at Tsunade, Shin'un silently complained to himself.
"I know far more than just this; I might know even more than you do."
When Shin'un first looked through the textbooks distributed by the Ninja Academy, he immediately noticed something was wrong.
The book describes Madara Uchiha Hashirama Senju great detail, while Madara Uchiha, who played a significant role, is only mentioned briefly. Yet, even in those few words, the book focuses on Madara's defection from Konoha and his manipulation of the Nine-Tails to attack the First Hokage.
Even the Uchiha Clan is recorded in textbooks and praised extensively, touting their noble character of setting aside hatred with the Senju Clan to establish Konoha and hope for peace.
The only exception was Uchiha Clan Head, the Madara Uchiha clan leader at the time, who should have been the focus of the story. He seemed to have been deliberately omitted, and the few descriptions that were available were all of his negative deeds.
It's as if the author of this textbook deliberately wanted to diminish Madara Uchiha's presence in Konoha.
After feeling puzzled, Shin'un flipped to the textbook titled " Shinobi World History," looked at the author's name, and immediately understood why.
It's Tobirama Senju...