Naruto: In the name of the Senju, he made the ninja world tremble.

Several sparrows perched on the eaves in the early morning, their clear chirping filling the air with a sense of vitality, like the rising sun. Senju Momoka, who was already over seventy years old, watched this scene with gentle eyes.

"Yunhua".

"Sister, I just..."

Although she and her sister are only a few years apart in age, Senju Yunhua still tried to explain herself as if she had made a mistake when she was young, but was stopped by her sister's hand the next second.

"How are the clansmen? Have the compensation payments been distributed? This is the first time Konoha has suffered such a devastating blow since its founding. Before the village makes a decision, let's do our best to help everyone."

Senju Yunhua withdrew his gaze, leaned back on the soft couch, and asked listlessly, "I never expected that the Nine-Tailed Fox, which was treated like a pet by the clan leader, would end up in this situation. How ironic."

"Sister, our clan suffered heavy losses this time. It happened at night, and many people in the village were having dinner together, so the casualties were severe."

"Furthermore, our Senju clan has integrated into Konoha Village. If we were to be serious, most of the villages would have Senju bloodlines, though they are no longer recorded in the clan records."

"So we have tried our best to use the resources of our clan to provide relief, but it is still a drop in the bucket. I have gone to negotiate with families who have not been affected by the disaster to exchange rent for temporary shelter for the injured in the village."

"This is all the clan can do. After so many years of division, there are not many people and resources left."

"In addition, many of our peers were already in poor health, and after this shock, many of them are now on their deathbeds."

After a moment's thought, Senju Yunhua slowly said, "Sister, I went to the Miki family today. His life force is already like a candle flickering in the wind; he probably only has a few days left."

After speaking, Senju Yunhua looked up and saw that her sister was still drowsy. After a moment, she sighed helplessly and turned to leave.

"Yunhua, don't bother Xiaogang, and don't think about anything else. Let the name Senju end here with us, let it end with the passing of you, me, Miki and the rest of our generation."

Senju Unka, who did not respond to her sister's words, simply stood quietly for a while before pushing open the door and leaving.

The sparrows in the tree continued to chirp and chatter, but the sounds of children playing below could not drown out the noise.

"Sister Momoka, Brother Yunhua, when I grow up, I will definitely become a powerful ninja and protect the name of the Thousand Hands of the Forest with you."

"Yes, yes, Miki is so amazing, she can definitely do it! Let's work hard together!"

"..."

As the elderly Senju Unka was listening to the clear birdsong, he suddenly recalled many years of the past. Was another old friend about to leave?

"The Senju of the Forest? Elder, you must be very disappointed in us."

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"Earth Release: Localized Hardening Technique"

With his hands covered in a deep yellow layer, Qianyu was punching the ruins in front of him again and again. With his movements, the ruins that were originally intricate and difficult to deal with were smashed open by him.

"That was satisfying! A real man should be tough and resolute, every punch landing with a vengeance!"

Qianyu looked at the minor scratches on the back of her hand and a satisfied smile appeared on her face. This was the foundation of the Qianju family.

The Hardening Technique, originally a C-rank ninjutsu, has had its usage requirements further reduced, becoming a technique for locally hardening parts of the body such as hands and feet. The chakra consumption is now close to that of a D-rank ninjutsu, further enhancing its endurance.

This is the kind of research and decomposition of ninjutsu that only large clans have the time and manpower to do. The best ninjutsu is the kind that can be quickly popularized on the battlefield.

Wood Release: Top Transformation Buddha was very powerful, but it became a swan song, and no one in the Senju clan ever used it again until the very end.

Just as Qianyu was about to turn around and go to the next place to continue demolishing the ruins, a green figure flashed past his eyes, and the next second...

"Konoha's Mighty Whirlwind!"

Chiyu and the others behind him, Iruka and the others, looked at the Leaf Village's rare beasts wreaking havoc, their faces covered in dust. For a moment, they looked at each other, not knowing what to do.

A moment later, Kai, who had completed all of Qianyu's tasks, leaped in front of everyone, gave a thumbs-up, and said with a smile.

"Youth also needs to replenish its energy. Today's task is complete. All you passionate young people, go and rest. Remember to balance work and rest."

Looking at Senior Kai, who had specially helped them complete the mission, Qianyu and the others thanked him gratefully. Of course, his dazzlingly white teeth also made them unable to open their eyes.

Just after Chiyu and the others left, Kai, who had been full of energy, looked at the destroyed Konoha Village, and a trace of sadness flashed in his eyes.

"By order of the Hokage, Chunin Guy shall immediately proceed to the Hokage Building to receive his mission."

As the concise, cold voice rang out, a silver-haired ninja dressed in ANBU uniform and wearing a white beast-shaped mask silently appeared behind him.

"Hey Kakashi, long time no see! Our competition isn't over yet. How about we see who gets to the Hokage Building first?"

"Kai, you!"

Kakashi, who was grieving the deaths of his teacher and his wife, felt a tightness in his chest when Guy exposed his identity. His dead fish eyes behind the mask stared helplessly at Guy, and he felt a tightness in his chest.

However, before Kakashi could react, Guy's figure had already disappeared from his sight, and in the end, he could only resign himself to following behind Guy.

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The midday sun hung high in the sky, and the sounds of lunch being served carried on the breeze from afar. This caused the people demolishing the ruins to stop involuntarily, rubbing their rumbling bellies and following the fragrant aroma of rice balls.

"Iruka, here you go." Chiba handed the three rice balls she had received and the sushi she had brought to the other person. Then the two of them sat on a log and looked at the ruined Konoha as they ate their lunch.

The rice balls are shaped firm and round, and to replenish the salt, they are mixed with savory soy sauce. To take care of everyone's tired bodies, they are twice the size of normal rice balls. In addition, there are a few side dishes that Iruka brought, and the refreshing taste spreads on the tip of the tongue.

"Chiba, is our team going to disband this time? Before I came, I went to the hospital to visit Sarutobi-sensei. He has lost both his legs and is in a very depressed mood."

"The moon can't come out now either. There are rumors that the Uchiha clan is behind this Nine-Tails attack, and only their eyes can... Now everyone... everyone..."

As Iruka spoke, his voice was low and the rice ball in his hand was wet. It was clear that he could not accept the choice between his parents' deaths and his comrades.

Seeing this, Chiyu didn't know how to comfort him. After all, to some extent, Iruka was right; the sycophant who controlled the Nine-Tails was indeed a member of the Moon Clan.

After finishing her lunch, Chiyu rubbed the leaf she carried with her between her fingers, then looked at Iruka, who was still in a low mood, and asked after a moment's thought:

"Iruka, do you hate the person who controls the Nine-Tails, or do you hate Light?"

"Of course I don't hate Yue. Yue is our partner. How could I do that? I... I'm just... afraid that the rumors are true."

Seeing Iruka's hurried explanation, Chiyu smiled and said, "Since that's the case, why don't we wait for the Hokage's news? I believe this matter will be investigated thoroughly, and justice will be served for the Yue family. Iruka, don't you trust the Hokage?"

Seeing Iruka's face gradually regain its spirit, Chiba smiled and thought, "Iruka really trusts the Third Hokage. His Will of Fire is terrifying."

But is it really a good thing to release this kind of news during such a turbulent time when everything is in need of rebuilding? That rat hiding in the sewer can only do such despicable little things.