Tsunade's eyes became resolute.
At the Senju Compound, seeing Nawaki suddenly release Wood Release, Uzumaki Mito's expression flashed with astonishment.
"Hashirama..."
In a daze, she seemed to see Hashirama's foolish smile.
She chuckled softly.
"Nawaki, you are exactly like your grandfather."
Uzumaki Mito wasn't referring to his appearance, but rather his similar tendency to sometimes act foolishly.
"Your Wood Release has finally reappeared in the Senju Clan..."
But... the Senju Clan you left behind has been managed poorly by me... At least with Nawaki's appearance, she hoped that when she went to the Pure Land, Hashirama and Tobirama wouldn't blame her... Although Nawaki, for some reason, had become an enemy of Konoha, Uzumaki Mito's gaze towards Nawaki was still filled with love and relief.
"The Senju Clan finally has an heir..."
However... the Uzushigakure, it has changed so much that she doesn't even recognize it anymore... These armies that suddenly appeared, calling themselves Shinigami.
They clearly don't have Chakra, so why can they wield all sorts of miraculous abilities?
Chihiro, what exactly are you researching?
"Hmph hmph..."
A cold snort echoed from the depths of her mind.
Uzumaki Mito showed no panic, as if she was accustomed to this sudden voice, and calmly said, "What is it, Nine-Tailed, what wind blew you awake?"
Ever since becoming the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki, the Nine-Tailed was either sleeping or on its way to sleep, even lazier than a pig.
The Nine-Tailed angrily retorted, "Hey Mito! I heard all your complaints! Also, you try being locked up here and see what you can do besides sleep!"
Uzumaki Mito simply said "Oh" indifferently. Even though her thoughts were heard by the Nine-Tailed, she wasn't embarrassed in the slightest, or rather, Uzumaki Mito deliberately said it for it to hear.
The Nine-Tailed "Tsked" unhappily, then suddenly thought of something and gloated, "Haha Mito, now your Konoha is really in big trouble."
Uzumaki Mito's indifferent mood towards the Nine-Tailed instantly stirred.
She frowned slightly and asked, "What do you know?"
The Nine-Tailed haughtily snorted, turned its head away, and ignored her.
Seeing its demeanor, Uzumaki Mito raised an eyebrow and said indifferently, "I'll give you one day to share my vision."
The Nine-Tailed's ears twitched, but it still didn't speak.
Uzumaki Mito continued, "Three days."
The Nine-Tailed's tail moved, but it still didn't speak.
Uzumaki Mito frowned and continued, "Five days."
Hearing "five days," the Nine-Tailed secretly opened its eyes, pondered Uzumaki Mito's emotional changes, and understood that this should be her bottom line.
So the Nine-Tailed cleared its throat and said with a solemn expression, "I sensed an existence similar to me in the swords of those people!"
Uzumaki Mito's eyes instantly widened, and she said incredulously, "Are you saying that the swords of those Shinigami Seal Bijus?"
Shinigami?
The Nine-Tailed muttered this title to itself, then explained, "No, they are not Bijus, but they are similar existences to us!"
In other words, are they other creatures besides humans?
Or, are they existences similar to Chakra aggregations?
After all, Bijus are formed by the convergence of Chakra.
And the swords of the Shinigami actually contain existences similar to Bijus?!
"This discovery is truly astonishing..."
Uzumaki Mito's eyes narrowed slightly, as if she had uncovered a significant secret of the Uzushigakure.
Are those swords, by any chance, a form similar to Jinchuriki?
It has a similar effect to sealing Bijus within human bodies.
The only difference is that the Uzushigakure Seals those Biju-like existences within swords.
Hiss—
The Uzushigakure, no, their Uzumaki Clan, is truly a clan skilled at creating miracles!
This technique, capable of sealing existences like Bijus into swords, once it spreads to the Ninja World, will once again spark a major revolution!
The last time such a revolution occurred was when the Uzumaki Clan developed the Jinchuriki, a method to Seal the Bijus, which the Ninja World had no way of dealing with, into human bodies and borrow their power!
Now, they have even developed a technique to Seal them into swords?!
What is this called, Sword Jinchuriki?
Uzumaki Mito forced herself to calm down.
At the same time, some of her questions were suddenly answered.
No wonder...
No wonder the Uzushigakure rose so suddenly and so quickly!
As long as existences similar to Bijus are sealed into swords, and everyone is equipped with one...
They can mass-produce powerhouses capable of using various strange and wonderful abilities!
Moreover, this method truly aligns with the Uzumaki Clan's consistent style of action.
After all, the Uzumaki Clan has been experts in Sealing Techniques since ancient times!
Case closed!
She had fully understood the principle behind the Uzushigakure forging Zanpakuto!
But...
It's useless. The most crucial Sealing Technique is firmly controlled by the Uzushigakure. Even if others know the principle, they simply cannot create it.
Or rather, can such a Sealing Technique truly be developed?
Even she, an Uzumaki Clan member proficient in Sealing Techniques, has no clue about such an imaginative Sealing Technique.
"So, Nawaki's sword Seals an existence that can use Wood Release?"
Uzumaki Mito pondered, and a new question arose.
Where did the Uzushigakure find so many creatures with special abilities?
Moreover, if there were creatures capable of using Wood Release, it's impossible that no one would have discovered them until they were found by the Uzushigakure, right?
Ah... forget it.
Uzumaki Mito shook her head. She was already half in the grave; these matters should be left for future generations to worry about.
She only hoped that during the time she was still alive, she could re-establish friendly relations between Konoha and the Uzushigakure.
Suddenly, she said, "Nine-Tailed, what do you think about being sealed in a sword like that?"
The Nine-Tailed, who was overjoyed at finally being able to see the outside world, was instantly bewildered and cursed, "You old hag Mito, you're burning the bridge after crossing it!"
Being sealed inside a human body was already frustrating enough, but at least it could chat with its Jinchuriki.
This old witch even wanted to Seal it inside a cold sword?
Then it would truly only be able to sleep all day, and it didn't even know what it would feel like to be sealed in a sword.
But just thinking about it sent shivers down its spine.
Uzumaki Mito chuckled, saying, "Just kidding..."
But she was genuinely pondering this matter in her heart.
If it were feasible, Konoha wouldn't necessarily have to keep Uzumaki Kushina, and it could also avoid conflict with the Uzushigakure.
The Nine-Tailed would also have a destination, and perhaps they could even cultivate a powerhouse similar to the Shinigami of the Uzushigakure.
However, putting it into practice wouldn't be so simple.
Not to mention whether they could truly Seal the Nine-Tailed inside.
The key was that they didn't have the corresponding Sealing Technique.
Unless... the Uzushigakure could provide technical support, or perhaps help with the Seal?
If Chihiro knew Uzumaki Mito's thoughts, he would only compliment her on her good imagination before completely rejecting her.
The Nine-Tailed could sense the difference in the Zanpakuto entirely because the Zanpakuto is also a peculiar life form.
That's right, a life form!
Every Zanpakuto has its own Soul, thoughts, and personality; they are not merely weapons.
Furthermore, some Zanpakuto can even materialize.
Otherwise, why would the Shinigami need to communicate and interact with their Zanpakuto to master Shikai and Bankai?
Therefore, Uzumaki Mito's conjecture was completely wrong.
Moreover, even if the Uzushigakure possessed such technology, why would they help Konoha?
Uzumaki Kushina was originally a person of the Uzushigakure!
At the Root base, Danzo Shimura, who was constantly monitoring the battlefield, felt a shock in his heart when he saw Senju Nawaki's Wood Release.
His heart instantly burned with desire, and the greed in his eyes overflowed.
The Shodai(1st)-sama's Wood Release!
The Wood Release that Konoha had previously expended so much effort trying to reproduce had actually reappeared in Senju Nawaki!
Of course, he was also very clear that this wasn't just Senju Nawaki's power.
In the end, it was still the Zanpakuto of the Uzushigakure!
"This kind of technique can only be held by Root!"
Tsunade took a deep breath, her gaze firm as she said, "Nawaki, I will definitely stop you!"
She closed her eyes, suddenly shouting, "Yin Seal: Release!"
Boom!!
A violent burst of Chakra erupted from her body, throwing nearby Shinobi off balance!
Tsunade was wrapped in blue Chakra flames. Facing the Wood Release that her grandfather once used to suppress the Ninja World, she dared not be careless in the slightest.
"I will resolve the matter between me and my little brother myself. Whoever dares to interfere, beware of my merciless fists and feet!"
She intended to personally knock sense into Nawaki!
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