"Brother, how did you develop Mokuton (Wood Release)?"
Hashirama got up and started training, but soon he was faced with questions from Tobirama that seemed very urgent.
"Oh, you mean this. Because I happen to be able to use Doton (Earth Release) and Suiton (Water Release)."
Seeing Tobirama's face full of disbelief, the eldest brother Hashirama argued very hard and seriously.
"Though not as gifted in ninjutsu as you, Tobirama. But let me tell you, one time, when I saw some of my tribesmen watering the flowers and trees, I had a sudden idea. By watering the ground, these trees can take root and sprout. Then can my Suiton and Doton techniques be combined to achieve the same? And then, I just happened to succeed..."
I don't believe you at all!
Tobirama looked helpless when he heard his elder brother explain to him how he developed Mokuton. Is this something that can be achieved just by thinking about it?
Big brother, you have also studied and practiced the changes in the properties of earth and water chakras to a very proficient level. However, many powerful ninjas have done considerable research on the various changes in the properties of chakra. However, there are very few who can successfully fuse them together to form a kekkei genkai (bloodline limit).
For example, Sarutobi Hiruzen, known as the Professor, is proficient in all the existing ninjutsu in Konoha. There has been a lot of research on the changes in the shapes and properties of various chakras. However, he was not able to develop his own kekkei genkai.
Although the eldest brother is suspected of cheating with Asura's chakra. But what exactly is missing? Tobirama fell into deep thought alone.
At this stage, he has a talent in ninjutsu that is beyond the imagination of ordinary people. In fact, he is very proficient in the changes in the properties of chakras of various attributes. Otherwise, it would be impossible to simplify basic Suiton ninjutsu to one seal and simplify large-scale Suiton ninjutsu to three seals. However, he had no idea how to transform and integrate the properties of chakra.
Seeing his brother lost in thought, Hashirama patted his shoulder and prepared to leave.
"Tobirama, I believe in you, you will succeed."
"Believe?"
Tobirama seemed a little confused for a moment, and then suddenly he understood. Yes. Believe in yourself.
Chakra is clearly a kind of idealistic power. It comes from the combination of the ninja's spiritual power and physical strength and can even carry a person's soul and emotions. Ninjas can even use chakra to pass down their will and beliefs from generation to generation.
Hah!
After exhaling a breath of foul air, Tobirama felt as if he had cleared some barrier, and the whole world seemed to become brighter.
...
"Well done, Izuna."
In recent times, Uchiha Izuna has been killing people everywhere, not only restoring the reputation of the Uchiha clan in Fire Country's ninja world but also bringing back a lot of profits for the family.
This allowed the Uchiha clan to regroup and boost morale, and many members of the clan also regained their confidence in confronting the Senju clan. The young clan leader Madara, who possesses the Mangekyō Sharingan, and Madara-sama's younger brother Izuna are the most powerful ninjas in their hearts!
"It's just that you haven't made a move yet, big brother. If you take action, those guys won't have a chance to escape."
In response to Izuna's words, a smile appeared on Uchiha Madara's face.
"Don't be so modest, Izuna. You are already a real strong man, a real man."
Uchiha Izuna smiled happily after receiving praise from his elder brother. He is not at all as cold-blooded and ruthless as the outside world portrays him to be—an evil, terrifying and flawless killing machine.
"Brother, although we have taught those guys around us a lesson recently, our people have also suffered considerable losses in the continuous battles. I think we can stop for a while, rest and give our people more time."
Hearing what Izuna said, Uchiha Madara nodded approvingly.
"Well, you're right, we should take a good rest. In addition to this, we must continue to develop the power of our Mangekyō Sharingan. Although our Mangekyō Sharingan has now brought us a huge improvement in our eye power, it is still difficult to deal with the enormous power of Hashirama!"
Now the two brothers have not been able to develop the more powerful abilities of the Mangekyō Sharingan, and they also feel that the potential of their eyes is far more than that.
"I believe, big brother, the day when we can cope with the power of Senju Hashirama will come soon!"
Uchiha Izuna glanced at his elder brother and felt that when his elder brother mentioned Hashirama Senju, his manner was completely different from when he mentioned other enemies.
"But, brother, recently..."
Uchiha Izuna looked behind him, seeming to be hesitant to speak. Their father had returned, but because of his injuries and being captured by the Senju clan, his strength is not as good as before.
The Senju clan could have made him recover or return to the Uchiha clan, but they would not let Uchiha Tajima return intact. Being able to allow Uchiha Tajima to retain basic mobility and a little bit of strength so that he can live a good life is the result that Hashirama Senju and Tobirama Senju have tried their best to get from their old father, Senju Butsuma.
Many of the other tribesmen who were released not only could not become ninjas but also had difficulty living a normal life. After Uchiha Madara proposed to redeem his clan members and after Senju Hashirama and Senju Tobirama repeatedly pleaded with him, Senju Butsuma had already figured out how to make these Uchiha become a burden to the Uchiha clan.
Because his strength and prestige were greatly damaged, his father, Uchiha Tajima's, mentality couldn't help but change. He would rather die on the battlefield than become a useless invalid compared to the terrifying self he is now. He began to become somewhat moody and had an extremely bad temper. Even though there was no fighting, various problems began to arise as he continued to do his work as the tribe leader within the tribe.
"I will have a good talk with Father."
Uchiha Madara did not hate Hashirama Senju because of this, nor did he even hate the Senju clan. This is the normal practice of ninjas. If Senju had exchanged his father and so many clansmen back intact, Uchiha Madara would think they were stupid.
Uchiha Madara took a deep breath and walked into the family compound. His father has been severely traumatized, both physically and mentally. Perhaps it's time for Father to retire and have a good rest. This way, it's good for everyone.
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