I, Uchiha: Split Konoha

Chapter 256 Tsunade's Wood Release

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On the circular rooftop of the Hokage Building under the moonlight, two Hokage hats fluttered in the night wind, and the figures of the two Fifth Hokage were hidden in the shadows around them.

At this moment, the two Fifth Hokage's ANBU members stared at each other, then turned their heads away. However, the initial mutual suspicion and wariness between them had now given way to a strange atmosphere.

Meanwhile, the two Fifth Hokage, Uchiha Yoru and Tsunade, leaned against the edge of the rooftop, gazing at the night view of Konoha.

"The Land of Fire on the Ninja Continent occupies the most fertile land and possesses the richest resources. As long as human emotions and desires exist, conflict will never be unavoidable."

When the two discussed this issue, Uchiha Yoru remained calm, as if he had already accepted this reality, while Tsunade, standing to the side, sighed softly with emotion.

"So your ambition is to set the rules, to follow the law of the jungle, where the strong stand at the top of the pyramid, and ordinary people live at the bottom layer by layer."

Faced with this extremely cruel topic, Uchiha Yoru couldn't help but show a look of astonishment, staring at Tsunade scratching her head and saying, "When did you get this misconception that commoners don't live at the bottom of society?"

"Is it just because of the villagers of Konoha? Then what's the difference between their lives and those of ordinary people in villages like Iwagakure and Sunagakure? It's just the natural environment, but their living standards are almost the same as those in the five great nations."

"Profits are never what ordinary people pursue. They just want to live in a stable environment, have a home, and all they want is to have enough to eat and not freeze in the winter."

Uchiha Yoru bluntly exposed the hypocrisy of the ninja world, and shook his head as he looked at Tsunade, saying, "In this world, the strong have always set the rules, which is why there are rules. Without order, there is chaos."

"The First Hokage was called the God of Shinobi because his overwhelming power changed the landscape of the shinobi world, transforming it from the Warring States period to the current situation of the shinobi villages."

"You little rascal."

Tsunade, feeling a bit embarrassed after being lectured, let out a dissatisfied snort.

"The situation in the ninja world is not good lately. Your exploitation has caused dissatisfaction among the major ninja villages, and they have almost stopped providing you with aid."

At this point, Tsunade frowned and said in a deep voice, "According to recent intelligence, elites from the Cloud Village, the Rock Village, and even the Sand Village have infiltrated the Land of Fire. These three great ninja villages are getting anxious and are eager to start a war."

Uchiha Yoru, who was more familiar with the situation, shrugged and chuckled, "Don't worry, we've made preparations, haven't we? The Hokage inauguration ceremony is in half a month, and when the envoys from all the major ninja villages come to attend, it will be time to end this farce."

"A farce?" Looking at the young Uchiha Yoru's calm and relaxed demeanor, as if he were talking about a trivial matter, Tsunade couldn't help but show a look of astonishment, as if she couldn't keep up with the audacity of today's young people.

"Kid, you've really stirred up a huge mess, dragging the entire ninja world into it. Let's see how you handle the turmoil that's happened!"

Seeing Tsunade's adorable little tantrum, Uchiha Yoru couldn't help but smile, but a domineering and arrogant aura that looked down on the ninja world gradually rose in his eyes.

"Turbulence in the ninja world? Heh, there is never turmoil in the face of absolute power. I will lead Konoha to a new life and reach the pinnacle once again."

At that moment, Uchiha Yoru turned to Tsunade and solemnly declared, "The Uchiha and Senju will once again lead Konoha to dominate the ninja world!"

Seeing Uchiha Yoru exuding a maturity and domineering aura beyond his years, Tsunade couldn't help but raise her golden eyebrows and reveal a cold smile.

"What about the Fifth Mizukage, Terumi?"

When this awkward question was suddenly brought up, Uchiha Yoru's domineering aura instantly dissipated, but he showed no embarrassment whatsoever. Instead, a resolute look appeared in his eyes.

"For Konoha, for the peace of the ninja world!"

"Shameless brat!" Tsunade cursed inwardly, but she seemed to have already accepted it.

Uchiha Yoru secretly breathed a sigh of relief, but then his expression turned serious, and he asked in a deep voice, "Tsunade-neechan, is your ninjutsu finished?"

Upon hearing this address, Tsunade's cheeks flushed slightly, and she couldn't help but snort coldly, "Kid, who are you calling 'sister'? Orochimaru is your teacher."

"Hehe, Tsunade-neechan, let's stick to our own rules. I'll call you 'neechan,' and you can call me... "

Uchiha Yoru had a shameless smile on his face, which made Tsunade both angry and amused. However, she couldn't help but sigh inwardly, realizing that the pressure from the clan and the village had driven this brat to this point.

He vaguely remembered that when this kid was only a teenager, he had already developed a firm idea to change Konoha, and he sighed slightly in his heart.

"The forbidden technique Guiya Luo is indeed powerful, but it also has obvious drawbacks."

When the topic of this forbidden technique came up, Tsunade put aside her other thoughts and solemnly explained her ideas.

"This forbidden technique can indeed fuse a ninja or summoning beast with one's own body, granting them their abilities, and even allowing the fusion of bloodline limits. However, the so-called immortality achieved after the technique is completed is merely theoretical. In reality, it can at most enhance cell activity... at most extend lifespan, but it cannot achieve immortality at all."

"There are also things that one doesn't have on their own, but instead tries to fuse with them. What one gains is only an incomplete version. For example, bloodline limits are definitely not as good as the original owner's. At the same time, the power can hardly be improved after fusion. The secrets that the human body possesses cannot be thoroughly studied by one person alone."

Tsunade is the princess of the Senju clan. The Second Hokage researched so many forbidden techniques, especially the Impure World Reincarnation technique, which must have been based on extensive human research. How could Tsunade be a novice?

Relying solely on the research data left behind by the Second Hokage, Tsunade stood on the shoulders of giants. Her theoretical knowledge of the secrets of the human body was absolutely no less than Orochimaru's.

Uchiha Yoru nodded and chuckled, "So I've just improved this ninjutsu. Although the difficulty has increased and some aspects have been reduced, it's still almost perfect."

Speaking of this perfect version of the forbidden technique, Tsunade couldn't help but sigh, "You truly deserve to be Orochimaru's disciple. The two of you have equally terrifying talent in ninjutsu and forbidden techniques."

"Indeed, this perfected forbidden technique can achieve this, but it would be better to focus on abilities that are already inherent within oneself, such as those that are naturally present in the body."

As she said this, Tsunade's lips slowly curled up, and a smile appeared on her face. Her fair and slender hand slowly extended out, under the gaze of only the two of them.

A branch unexpectedly sprouted, and tender green shoots even appeared.

"For example, although I, a member of the Senju clan, did not inherit Wood Release, in theory, all members of the Senju clan have hidden Wood Release genes in their bodies. Perhaps this gene is incomplete, but almost everyone spends their entire lives without being able to awaken or stimulate this gene."

"But this forbidden technique can be stimulated by external factors. For example, my grandfather's Wood Release cells were stimulated by this forbidden technique, and the incomplete genes in his body were repaired and activated. This is what is called awakening the bloodline limit that should have been in his body."

With a gentle clench of her hand, the branch was instantly crushed into dust. Despite such violent methods, Tsunade calmly said, "So, the so-called forbidden technique of plundering and fusing other people's bloodlines, in its perfected version, is more like repairing and activating the hidden genes within one's own body."

"Slap! Slap!"

Upon hearing Tsunade's explanation, Uchiha Yoru couldn't help but smile with admiration, clapping his hands in praise.

"As expected of the princess of the Senju clan, her analytical and comprehension abilities are absolutely top-notch in the ninja world."

Uchiha Yoru, giving a thumbs-up, smiled broadly. Indeed, this forbidden technique, capable of plundering others' bloodlines, is terrifying; it's impossible to say it has no drawbacks.

The power gained by wantonly plundering bloodlines that do not belong to oneself is only incomplete and temporary, and can hardly be improved through continuous training like a ninja who should have possessed the bloodline.

The perfect version he derived using Luck Coins has actually shifted its focus from plunder and fusion to repair and activation.

Just like how, although he is from the Uchiha clan, he was also related to the Senju clan five hundred years ago, and he also has the genes of the Senju clan in his body. However, these genes are too weak or even incomplete, but they are still in his body.

Through the forbidden technique, Oni-Garra, using Hashirama Senju's cells—that is, the perfect version of his genes—to stimulate and repair his own genes, thereby awakening his true potential.

Of course, once this forbidden technique is completed, it does not guarantee the awakening of a bloodline limit. It is also possible that Uchiha ninjas and Hashirama Senju's cells can activate and revive this physique through this forbidden technique.

In other words, the Uchiha clan ninjas awakened the physique of the Senju clan.

As for bloodline awakening, it's become quite mystical.

There is also the difficulty in mastering this forbidden technique.

Forbidden techniques are called forbidden techniques because the difficulty and requirements for their cultivation are extremely demanding. Otherwise, why would so many of the forbidden techniques sealed by the major ninja villages in the ninja world almost disappear after the older generation passed away?

The most basic requirement for the forbidden technique, Oni-Garra, is having a massive amount of chakra at the Kage level; that's just the foundation.

"I never imagined that the Senju and Uchiha clans actually shared the same ancestor."

Uchiha Yoru said jokingly, and Tsunade, who was standing next to him, also sighed, "Yeah, the Senju and Uchiha fought for hundreds of years in the Warring States period. It's a joke."

How could Uchiha Yoru, who had awakened the Mangekyou Sharingan, let go of the stone tablet in the secret chamber of the Naka Shrine that had influenced countless people?

The inscription on the monument records the story of the Senju and Uchiha clans. When the two powers are combined, they can create an even more powerful force. Of course, this is the content that Black Zetsu altered.

But that's enough. With this stone tablet, one problem can be solved: the problem between the Senju and Uchiha clans.

Black Zetsu probably never imagined that the content he altered would still be used by someone.

In Uchiha Yoru's eyes, everything has its own unique value, and it all depends on whether you can discover it and then carry it forward.

"So, the next step might be for Princess Tsunade to awaken her Sharingan. At that time, tsk tsk."

Amidst Uchiha Yoru's teasing, Tsunade turned her head arrogantly and snorted coldly, saying, "Don't joke around. The difficulty of using this forbidden technique increases exponentially each time, and it takes at least three years for the body to adapt after each use."

"Awakening Wood Release is already a pleasant surprise. As for the Sharingan, let's wait three years."

Faced with this difficult question, Uchiha Yoru couldn't help but chuckle and shake his head. This forbidden technique was almost identical to Orochimaru's Reanimation Jutsu, both requiring the same three-year condition.

The difference is that while others need three years to adapt, he can accelerate his body's adaptation through the Luck Coin.

His Uchiha bloodline now includes the Senju clan's Wood Release and the Uzumaki clan's physique. However, while the Uzumaki clan awakens abilities similar to bloodline limits, he hasn't awakened either.

To put it simply, it activated the Uzumaki clan's constitution, and with the added strength of their life force, their Wood Release and Sharingan abilities were significantly enhanced.

Wood Release, Sharingan, and the powerful vitality of the Uzumaki clan—one plus one is already greater than two.

"The ninja world seems to be hiding a huge secret: Did the Sage of Six Paths really exist? How were the Tailed Beasts, which are considered a calamity but are immortal, born? And what about the origin of the ninja world, the progenitor of chakra?"

Watching Uchiha Yoru exude a mysterious charm and speak about philosophical topics, Tsunade couldn't help but stare blankly.

This kid is exactly like Orochimaru, even more obsessive.

Orochimaru at least wanted to pursue the true meaning of chakra and ninjutsu, but this brat was even more greedy, seemingly wanting to uncover all the secrets of the ninja world.

"Hey, hey, we've gone off on a tangent."

Although Tsunade appeared to be shouting, she was actually sighing inside. This kid had been forced into this situation. If they lived in a peaceful era, this kid and Orochimaru would probably have joined forces to pursue the true meaning of the ninja world.

Instead of now, they are ambitiously scheming against the ninja world for the sake of Konoha and the peace of the ninja world.

The Leaf Village, founded by the Uchiha and Senju, has now become a shackle binding and restraining this brat, just like Orochimaru. The difference is that Orochimaru broke the shackle under certain circumstances.

But this kid chose to face the challenge head-on.

Different choices lead to different lives. Uchiha Yoru and Orochimaru are very similar, but they chose different paths.

Faced with shackles, Orochimaru chose to watch helplessly as others severed them for him. Uchiha Yoru, on the other hand, took control of the shackles himself.

I have to use my imagination...

With her own imagination, Tsunade felt a surge of sympathy for Uchiha Yoru, who had been striving since his teens, and even felt a little sorry for him.

After all, when faced with the corruption of Konoha's higher-ups, she chose to run away. Jiraiya was even less of a problem, and Orochimaru simply left the choice to his teacher.

If the Third Hokage were to hand over the Hokage position to Orochimaru, Orochimaru, while still busy with his research, would undoubtedly bring about change to Konoha, which had become stagnant and resembled an old man in his twilight years.

They all chose to escape, but a teenager strengthened his will, chose to take on the responsibility, and was determined to change everything and rise to the challenge.

Faced with this scene, Tsunade felt ashamed. Considering the brat's vision, his schemes, his methods and strategies, she chose to support him. Even Jiraiya was neutral at first.

If Uchiha Yoru's vision, strategy, or methods were even slightly lacking, and Jiraiya and Tsunade felt that he would only bring destruction, they would never have allowed Uchiha Yoru to control Konoha.

To be frank, the two of them had to admit that Uchiha Yoru's plan this time was both amazing and feasible. Even if it failed, it wouldn't be a big deal overall.

After all, with so many Kage-level fighters suddenly appearing this time, has Konoha's military capability fallen short? But the problem is that they have the advantage in high-level battles.

Moreover, they are all young Kage-level fighters; even a fool would know how to choose them. These Kage-level fighters, united as one, can at least guarantee Konoha's development for the next few decades.

The mystery will be revealed the day after tomorrow. We're all so impatient! All told, I've only been writing about the Fifth Hokage for a few days now. ┭┮﹏┭┮.

(End of this chapter)