Konoha: Rebuild the glory of the Uchiha

Uchiha Nan finished the meal with great excitement, and then couldn't wait to head home. He ate quickly and quickly, while Uzumaki Mito's expression after seeing the bill was terrifying!

Tonight, Uchiha Nan did not go to Senju Tobirama's laboratory. He wanted to prepare a surprise for Senju Tobirama, and since it was a surprise, he had to keep it a secret for the time being.

We must be absolutely certain that Momoma Senju has restarted Hashirama's cells before we can tell Tobirama Senju this surprise.

We must say no to fake news!

Uchiha Nan went straight home. Like a bolt from the blue, after injecting Hashirama's cells, Uchiha Nan's kidneys, which had been through many battles, were revitalized.

Look at that dark hole ahead, it must be the thieves' lair. I'll hurry up and wipe them out!

Tonight's fierce battle ended in a complete victory for Uchiha Nan, who even felt a little unsatisfied!

Despite a long night of hard work, Uchiha Nan was perfectly fine and went to work the next day full of energy. Hashirama's cells are still incredibly potent; Hashirama himself must be even more so. Mito is truly "blessed," it's just a pity her husband died so young.

In the office, Uchiha Nan summoned Uchiha Tomita, preparing to have the Anbu secretly investigate Senju Momoma and the recent movements of the entire Senju clan.

For example, the flow of funds, the purchase of supplies, the dispatch of personnel, and even whether any members of the Senju clan have gone missing, or whether some of Konoha's transient population have vanished. For a long time recently, Konoha has seen a huge influx of people, with one or two people disappearing every day. It is not an easy task to investigate these matters.

"Lord Hokage, has the Senju clan shown any signs of mischief lately?"

Uchiha Tomita cautiously inquired of Uchiha Nan, explaining that these matters would be quite difficult to investigate. Of course, these were minor issues; if the Anbu wanted to do it, they could always find a solution.

Uchiha Nan's thoughts are the most important. The Senju clan is doing well in Konoha, so how could a clansman go missing? Could it be that they disappeared passively? Uchiha Tomita has done a lot of dirty work in the Anbu that can't be seen in the light of day. He can send his subordinates to deal with ordinary nobles and ninjas from small clans, but when it comes to the Senju clan, he has to find out the truth.

"Of course not. By the way, there are some things you really should know."

After much deliberation, Uchiha Nan decided to inform Uchiha Tomita about the existence of Senju Tobirama and the experiments with Hashirama cells.

Uchiha Nan concealed these matters very thoroughly. Last time, when he transferred Uchiha clan members to participate in the Hashirama cell experiment, he didn't tell Uchiha Tomita the specific reason and just told him to send the people over.

Considering Uchiha Tomita's identity and the tasks that need to be arranged for him, it's time to let him know.

"Lord Hokage... this... this... the Second Hokage has been imprisoned by you in the Uchiha clan's territory."

"What imprisonment? Can't you speak properly! That's Tobirama Senju's Will of Fire—to dedicate himself to Konoha, even in death he would rise again to serve Konoha!"

"The Hokage is truly insightful!"

Tomita Uchiha repeatedly agreed, his forehead sweating with nervousness. That arrogant man who had suppressed the Uchiha clan for his entire life was imprisoned by the Uchiha after his death and forced to serve as their slave!

Oh, this is such delightful news!

Uchiha Tomita hadn't forgotten how timid he was in front of Senju Tobirama. Now, he could finally rise up and sing his praises. He really wanted to see the Second Hokage!

"And interstitial cells."

"You even stole the power of the First Hokage, Hokage-sama?"

"Of course!"

As Uchiha Nan spoke, he stretched out a hand, and a small, emerald-green sapling appeared out of thin air in his hand, demonstrating the power of Wood Release.

As Uchiha Tomita sensed the vibrant life force of the sapling, his legs trembled uncontrollably. He had personally witnessed the First Hokage's devastating Wood Release techniques; the fact that the Hokage had mastered such power was terrifying.

What exactly did the Hokage hide from him after all?

Uchiha Tomita believed that what Uchiha Nan had revealed was only the tip of the iceberg, and that there were definitely more secret things being kept from him and carried out in the dark.

Fear mixed with excitement. Uchiha Tomita quickly realized one thing: the Hokage had mastered the power of the First Hokage, so wouldn't he also be able to obtain that godlike power!

The Uchiha clan's desire for power was ingrained in their very bones. Uchiha Tomita revealed a look of longing and ambition in his eyes.

"Hokage-sama, can I do that too?"

"No problem!"

Uchiha Nan readily agreed to Uchiha Tomita's request. Uchiha Nan had originally intended to make the Hashirama cell solution available to the higher-ups of the Uchiha clan; good things are meant to be made for everyone to use.

Eating alone is a very bad habit.

Uchiha Nan's answer made Uchiha Tomita cheer with joy, and he couldn't help but smile.

"Stop gloating. Take care of what I asked you to do first. This is the power of Hashirama Senju. The Uchiha clan used it first, and Tobirama Senju is extremely envious. He's almost losing his composure. To appease him, we need to find a reason for the legitimate appearance of Hashirama's cell solution so that the Senju clan can also get a share."

"You should understand that some things can't be brought into the light."

Uchiha Tomita suppressed his excitement and nodded. The fact that he had used forbidden techniques to desecrate the soul of the Second Hokage and imprisoned the Second Hokage to desecrate the body of the First Hokage was something that absolutely could not be revealed.

"Now there's a perfect opportunity. It seems that Momoma Senju is secretly researching Hashirama's cells, trying to obtain the First Hokage's power. I don't need to say the rest, do I?"

Uchiha Tomita nodded repeatedly, immediately understanding Uchiha Nan's intention: to gather sufficient evidence, raid Senju Momoma's laboratory, and then shut down the experiment, so that Senju Momoma would bear the infamy of using the First Hokage's remains for human experimentation!

The Hokage's pure and innocent image, like a white lotus flower, must never be damaged!

"Then let's get to it!"

Uchiha Nan urged Uchiha Tomita to hurry up and get to work, saying that once this was done, he would give him a vial of Hashirama cell solution!

"Yes, Hokage!"

Uchiha Tomita was full of enthusiasm for his work and couldn't wait to carry out the mission.

After finishing his morning work, Uchiha Nan pretended to visit the Senju clan, intending to check on Senju Momoma and confirm his suspicions as soon as possible.

Senju Clan Territory

In the secret basement of the former Tobirama Senju, Momoma Senju was raging.

"Has the invasiveness of Father's cells still not been resolved?!"

"We've spent over six months and used a lot of resources, can you even solve this now?!"

"You bunch of useless trash!!"

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The researchers present were trembling with fear, and no one dared to speak. They had tried all sorts of methods. The erosiveness of the interstitial cells was simply too strong. At present, they could only slow down the erosion of the interstitial cells, but sooner or later, the normal cells of the human body would be completely eroded by the interstitial cells.

These are not cells that humans should have.

The First Generation Lord... He's not human!

Momoma Senju successfully embezzled a large sum of money by falsifying accounts within the clan to restart the Hashirama cell experiment. As for what would happen if the falsification were exposed...

This demonstrates the superiority of accounting, which cannot be replaced by artificial intelligence!

However, the Hashirama cell experiments, which cost a lot of money, did not yield ideal results, and could even be described as very poor. The researchers tried to optimize the experiments based on Tobirama Senju's experiments.

The key technology to suppress the erosiveness of interstitial cells has not yet been mastered. But after spending so much money, it is impossible to simply throw it away. It must be tested on humans first.

Unfortunately, due to the marginalization of Senju Momoma's power and the large-scale use of experimental materials in Uchiha Kusunoki's laboratory, Senju Momoma was not able to find many experimental subjects. Without exception, those unlucky chosen ones all died tragically and turned into a large tree after death.

Of course, in addition to the necessary supplies—death row inmates in the dungeon and ninjas from the enemy village—a group of Senju clan members were also recruited to restart the Hashirama cell experiment this time.

But the number was very small, less than ten people.

The Senju clan suffered significant losses during the First Shinobi World War, making it impossible to recruit Hashirama's cells as frequently as during Tobirama Senju's time.

After exhausting all the consumables, it was finally the turn of the Senju clan's test subjects.

Unfortunately, even though they belong to the Senju clan, their resistance to the corrosive effects of Hashirama cells was still insufficient. They had no way to maintain a balance between Hashirama cells and their own cells, and it was impossible for Hashirama cells to completely integrate into their bodies.

Although no one has died yet, it's only a matter of time. The worst-case scenario is that most of the Senju clan member's body has become woody, and he can't even leave the laboratory. He can only lie in the laboratory, consuming expensive, specially formulated medicines to slow down the corrosive effects as much as possible, barely surviving in the experiment, hoping for a miracle.

In the end, looking at the mess of Hashirama's cell experiments, Senju Momoma, under the influence of the expensive sunk costs, his failure to run for Hokage, Uchiha Nan's success, and his own fragile and shattered self-esteem, chose to take a desperate gamble and personally intervene!

I, Senju Momoma, am the son of Senju Hashirama. There is no reason why I cannot withstand my father's power!

Unfortunately, he greatly underestimated the corrosiveness of Hashirama Senju's cells!

One month after the injection of interstitial cells, the cells successfully eroded one of his arms. The entire arm turned dark white and even began to lignify, and the situation continued to worsen.

After venting her frustrations in the lab, Senju Momoma finally slumped into a chair, looking at her bandaged arm, which was throbbing with pain. According to the feedback from the experimental supplies, this level of pain was just the beginning. When the pain reached her internal organs and half of her body, it would be truly unforgettable, and death would be a relief.

"How much longer can I hold on?"

Senju Momoma's voice was weak as she looked at the researcher who was covered in sweat.

"Based on your physical data, Lord Momoma, if your condition doesn't worsen, you can hold on for at most another six months. If the experiments don't yield any breakthroughs by then..."

"But we will do our best to study it; perhaps there will be a turning point!"

The researchers were trying to make empty promises; with Momoma Senju dead, none of them would be able to leave the lab alive.

"Okay, I hope so."

Senju Momoma turned and glanced at the Senju clansman lying on the experimental table, clinging to life with a slingshot. He was in a miserable state, wishing he were dead. A chill ran down his spine; he was afraid!

Regret and fear welled up inside him. If only he hadn't restarted this forbidden experiment!

It cost countless lives, including those of his clansmen and his own. No wonder his second uncle sealed this experiment away.

"Lord Momoma, the Hokage has arrived!"

"Why is Uchiha Kusanagi here?"

No matter how unwilling Senju Momoma was to see Uchiha Nan, he had no choice but to go out at this point.

The Hokage himself has come to our door; there's no way to avoid it!

"Hey, Taojian, I heard you've been sick lately, so I came to visit you!"

"Your hand is injured?"

"Let me see!!"

As soon as Uchiha Nan saw Senju Momoma, he rushed over and forcibly touched Senju Momoma all over, especially his arm wrapped in bandages.

"You're too kind, Hokage-sama. It's just a minor injury on my hand; I've already applied medicine!"

Faced with Uchiha Nan's sudden concern, Senju Momoma quickly stepped back, not wanting Uchiha Nan to tear off his bandages.

However, Uchiha Nan still noticed something amiss. At the end of the bandage, a faint glimpse of deep white skin was visible, a skin tone that was different from that of Senju Momoma.

It's confirmed!!

Uchiha Nan could conclude that Senju Momoma must have injected Hashirama's cells, but he lacked evidence. However, once the deed was done, obtaining evidence was not a simple matter; the Anbu would investigate thoroughly.

We're all decent people, so there's no need to expose Senju Momoma directly now. Pulling off Senju Momoma's bandages and making a big fuss isn't what Uchiha Nan wants. We need to resolve this scandal involving the desecration of the First Hokage's remains privately.

After all, Uchiha Nan had done a lot of such shady things. Saving face for others was saving face for himself. In case the truth came out in the future, he would have a chance to talk to the Senju clan. He had dug up their family's grave, so they had the most say. If the Senju clan didn't say anything, the rest of them would be no threat.

Uchiha Nan got the information he wanted and was in a great mood. He showed the Hokage's care to Senju Momoma.

Make sure to apply the medication on time, eat on time, and go to work on time.

"Thank you for your concern, Hokage-sama. I will definitely do so once my arm is healed. It is truly too much trouble for you to make this trip, Hokage-sama, but you are extremely busy, please do not."

Senju Momoka first expressed her gratitude, and then wanted Uchiha Nan to leave quickly to avoid causing any trouble.

If no miracle occurs, I probably only have six months left. I must make preparations for the Senju clan and take care of my own affairs. I really don't have time to argue with Uchiha Nan here.

If Uchiha Nan really cares about me, remember to give me a generous gift when I die!

"Then I'll take my leave!"

Uchiha Nan left the Senju clan's territory with a smile, even humming a song as he walked.

I really can't wait to see what Tobirama Senju would think if he knew this.

I've added another reason for myself to work hard like a beast of burden while manipulating Tobirama Senju!

To save Momoma Senju's life and cover up the scandal of the Senju clan using Hashirama's cells for human experiments.

Making Tobirama Senju, this inherently evil old devil, bow down is no easy task.

Uchiha Nan will be at Tobirama Senju's mercy for the rest of his life for this!

(End of this chapter)