Naruto: From Capturing the Main Clan to Becoming the Mastermind

Chapter 95 Tobirama Senju: Why did I leave behind the Edo Tensei?

Who was the first powerful person resurrected by Hyuga Uchiha using the Impure World Reincarnation technique?

It wasn't Hyuga Meigoku, but him—Senju Tobirama!

However, this brat seems to be aware of the risks of Edo Tensei, which greatly restricts him.

The restrictions on him were gradually lifted until the eve of the war's end.

Not long ago, it seems that the opponent's technology has made some kind of breakthrough. He was completely resurrected by Hyuga Yu using the Reincarnation Technique, and his soul was transferred to this body called White Zetsu.

With control of this body, he can use a powerful transformation technique called the Disguise Technique to live in Konoha in the appearance of others.

However, this also severely limited his abilities.

White Zetsu was originally very weak, only at the level of a Chunin. Although he could use some of his own ninjutsu after taking control of his body, he was unable to use many powerful techniques.

Resistance... seems like absurd.

During this time, he witnessed the Fourth Hokage wielding power and also learned about Danzo's arrest and imprisonment.

The various things his disciples did left him with mixed feelings, but he felt no regret.

The eldest brother established Konoha with the initial intention of preventing children from facing war. He failed to maintain peace, and there is no reason for his successors to carry out his work.

As for Konoha becoming what it is now, apart from being slightly dissatisfied that the Uchiha had finally come out on top, he was generally satisfied.

But he saw Fugaku's efforts.

Given the intensity with which Fugaku used the kaleidoscope during the war, the other side was already prepared to completely lose that power. With such strong support, it would be strange if they weren't in that position.

However... all of this is predicated on the premise that Konoha's strength has nothing to do with the people around them!

"Your prestige is growing, and your strength, wisdom, age, and status have placed you second only to the Hokage, gaining you a lot of support. But this has also made it difficult for many people to see your true colors."

"Every move you make seems to be enhancing Konoha's foundation, but..."

"That's the truth, isn't it?"

Hyuga Yu chuckled and interrupted, "Konoha isn't lacking in intelligent people; I am indeed working to improve Konoha's foundation."

"Hmph, is this Konoha's foundation, or yours?"

Tobirama Senju snorted coldly.

Speaking only of what he knows, Konoha did acquire many powerful ninjutsu during the development of techniques, but the shortcomings, research data, and countermeasures became the foundation of Hyuga Yu's abilities.

The Chamber of Commerce belongs to Hyuga Yu. Once Hyuga Yu leaves, the people of Konoha won't be able to manage it, and they might even suffer a backlash.

If you only look at one side of the story, you will be blinded.

"Suppressing Kirigakure, giving Sunagakure a hard time, and next we'll have to take action against Kumogakure and Iwagakure. Moreover, because Konoha is getting stronger and stronger, it's gradually becoming less reliant on the Land of Fire for economic support... It seems like a flourishing future, but in reality, it's a raging inferno!"

Despite Tobirama's indifferent expression, Hyuga Yu's smile remained unchanged. "If everyone in Konoha could work together right now to destroy the one-country-one-village system, wouldn't that be the best-case scenario?"

"I gave them a chance, but they didn't seize it, so they're shifting the blame to me. Is it because of prejudice, Second Generation?"

Tobirama looked at him coldly.

Indeed, if the people of Konoha could unite at this time, eliminate the Daimyo, and completely occupy the Land of Fire, the next situation would be an overwhelming war.

Konoha will unify the ninja world and realize the ideal that Madara Uchiha once proposed... It's really annoying that one day I actually hope that Madara Uchiha's ideal will become a reality.

But that's impossible!

If everyone could see things clearly, there would be far fewer conflicts in the world.

"You have indeed helped Konoha improve its combat strength and foundation, but you have also pushed Konoha into a dilemma!"

Hyuga Yu: "Enjoying the prosperity I bring without wanting to pay the price, Second Hokage, you're not that naive, are you?"

Tobirama Senju frowned.

Hyuga Yu was credited with the rise to power of the fourth generation.

The Uchiha clan merged into Konoha because of him.

The trouble I caused in Konoha was resolved by the other party.

……

There are a lot more.

Konoha is now politically clean and developing harmoniously, and 80% of the credit goes to the other side!

It was the other side that propelled Konoha to its peak.

Strictly speaking, it was Konoha who was holding the other person and sucking their blood!

Hyuga Yu was originally a member of the Hyuga branch family. He wasn't so naive as to expect the other party to truly accept Konoha from the bottom of their heart.

Thinking about it, Tobirama suddenly felt a little listless.

Did I really not expect that the Hyuga clan would undergo changes?

An unreasonable system will eventually produce people who destroy it; it's just a matter of time.

They only considered the Uchiha clan at the time, thinking that the Hyuga branch family wouldn't cause any trouble, but that was a mistake... If they could have truly integrated into Konoha from birth, perhaps the outcome would have been different.

But it's too late to say anything now.

Killing Hyuga Yu now is pointless; the situation is already set, and besides, he's no match for Hyuga Yu. It's better to take this opportunity to do more for Konoha.

Hmm... the main reason is that I couldn't fight back.

So cunning at such a young age, and possessing such strength, defiling the dead—truly a born evil Hyuga brat!

Thinking of those painful memories, Tobirama looked at Hinata Yu's smile through a filter, seeing only evil and repulsiveness, yet also a touch of pity in his heart...

Just then.

--bite

A white blade of light suddenly flashed, and two figures appeared facing each other in front of them.

"Sakumo, step aside. Once we kill him, everything will be over, and none of our loved ones will be harmed."

Staring at the white fangs blocking his way, Kato Dan, radiating a blue glow, gritted his teeth. "You're a Konoha ninja!"

"..."

Sakumo Hatake remained silent, but his grip on the sharp blade was extremely steady.

"Your eyes still have light; they haven't been controlled by him. Get out of the way!"

"..."

Faced with Sakumo's indifferent attitude, Dan was somewhat annoyed. He twirled his kunai and engaged in close combat with Sakumo.

However, he was clearly unable to break through against Konoha's White Fang.

"This is different from the Impure World Reincarnation and my temporary resurrection using a White Zetsu body."

Tobirama withdrew his thoughts and watched the farce with a calm mind, neither lamenting Sakumo's betrayal nor feeling gratified by Dan's actions.

He simply looked at Duan, who seemed to have materialized from his soul, and asked questions from a scientific research perspective.

"A technique for materializing spirits, based on the art of spiritification?"

They were like fish on a chopping board, knowing very little about Hinata Yu's intelligence and strength, and needed to wait for an opportunity to turn the tables.

That was too impulsive.

"I want to study the soul in a more efficient way, so I'm perfecting the Spirit Transformation Technique to the point where it can take physical form by studying the power of the Tailed Beasts. However, there are too few ninjas who can use this forbidden technique."

Hinata Yu looked regretful. "Dan-senpai is the best test subject. I was a little too lenient with him. I hope you won't laugh at me."

Tailed beasts are aggregates of chakra. Studying them can indeed provide a deeper understanding of the relationship between the soul and chakra, but it's not enough.

Tobirama stared at Dan's body, his brows furrowing.

The Yin power, which originates from the spiritual energy that governs imagination, creates form from nothingness; the Yang power, which originates from the physical energy that governs life, bestows life upon form.

From nothing, all things are created; spirits are given form and life.

This is not simply Yin Release or Yang Release... but a Yin-Yang Release technique that exists only in his theory!

Is it the result of research based on the art of spiritualization?

This kid is really good at using all the forbidden techniques I researched.

He's mastered the Impure World Reincarnation, the Flying Thunder God Technique, and now he's even come up with new variations on the Spirit Transformation Technique.

Thinking of this, Tobirama Senju felt a tightness in his chest.

This Hyuga brat's skill level with just these techniques is already above his prime!

Why did he leave behind these forbidden techniques, especially the Impure World Reincarnation?!

(End of this chapter)