Born in Sunagakure, dedicated to antagonizing Konoha for decades

However, there are still some clear-headed people in the Uchiha clan. As the first clan leader to awaken the Mangekyou Sharingan since Madara, Fugaku Uchiha has been frowning all the time. Of course, it is certainly something to be happy about that the clan has produced two super geniuses, one of whom is his eldest son. Only he himself knows how amazing his eldest son's talent is. But the problem is that the Uchiha are in a very bad situation now. The fact that they were forced to move to the outskirts of the village after the Nine-Tails' night, far away from the political center, shows how wary the village is of them.

...Recently, those elders have been trying to trick him into staging a coup, and the clan members' minds have started to stir. To be honest, if it were decades ago, before the clan was tricked by Tobirama Senju, he would really dare to stage a coup now. With that lineup, even if they were in Konoha now, which is in a period of transition, they would still be the uncrowned kings, not to mention anything else.

The key issue is that after the Third Shinobi World War, when they fought against Kaguya and her group of reckless lunatics, although they won, the Uchiha clan's lineup was in a sorry state. Moreover, while Shisui and his eldest son were undoubtedly very talented, they needed time to grow. At least until they matured, they should have kept a low profile when necessary. However, the clan members never knew what it meant to be low-key, and they even became more arrogant after Shisui became famous.

The problem is that even his words as clan leader don't carry much weight. Having experienced the battle of the Golden Lion and fought the Nine-Tails, he knows the ceiling of power in the ninja world. Since awakening his Mangekyou Sharingan, his eyes have become much deeper than before. Although Konoha may seem weak now, the Uchiha clan is no different. Before Shisui and his eldest son grew up, they led the clan in a coup... His Mangekyou Sharingan really can't protect them!

But the clansmen are already restless, and he, as the clan leader, doesn't know how long he can suppress the unrest. He thinks about how his foolish grandfather, who was tricked by Tobirama Senju over a department that offended someone, could have such a genius descendant like him. And now, his once-mighty hand has been completely ruined; he can't even manage a decent hand anymore...

848. The Origin of the Uchiha Clan Massacre

"Ugh...! How did I get beaten up again?"

Compared to the second male lead's father, Nawaki, who originally wanted to be the second male lead's father in Sunagakure, got beaten up again.

Seeing Nawaki with his big pig's head looking sullen and too embarrassed to flirt with girls, Masato sighed silently.

It's been two years.

I initially thought that after spending so many years with Tsunade, this guy must have some tricks up his sleeve, and besides, Pakura isn't completely unyielding. I figured with a little effort, winning her over shouldn't be too difficult.

But now he realized he had overestimated this kid. Ever since Yekura was transferred from the Anbu to the Jonin class by Rasa, she had plenty of time. After all, with the secretary that Ebizo had hired for her back then, Yekura only had to go there nominally. All those secretaries knew that Yekura was his disciple, so naturally they wouldn't let Yekura do too much work. You could say she could clock out in the morning and leave work.

Previously, in the Anbu, time was tight and tasks were heavy. In addition, there were two defensive strongmen, Ebizo and Rasa. It was understandable that this kid had no experience and could not find an opportunity the first time. But now, everything was laid out for him in the early stages. Ebizo and Rasa were convinced by his words. Pakura also left the Anbu to take the easy job of the Jonin team. This kid spent two years and still couldn't even reach first base.

Fortunately, although this kid's skill level is a bit low, he is still hardworking enough, and Tsunade can see his efforts. In addition, the child has indeed grown up, and Tsunade has not beaten him in the past two years.

But this morning, when Masato was about to check on the progress, he found that the kid had been beaten up again after two years.

Masato was also completely bewildered. Why was this happening? This kid had already tried his best, even though there were no results yet.

"It's that damned Uchiha again... ╥﹏╥"

It would have been better if he hadn't mentioned it, because once the painful topic was brought up, Nawaki instantly burst into tears. He didn't know what was wrong when he opened his eyes that morning to find his older sister glaring at him fiercely. Before he could even react, he was given a severe beating by his older sister. However, he finally figured out why: nine out of ten sentences his sister uttered while beating him were about the Uchiha clan...

"Well... sigh! You have no hope, but you still have a chance. Work hard and try to produce a super genius in the next generation."

It's really over. That bastard Uchiha Kagami has recently become incredibly famous. Even though Tsunade spends all her time gambling and doesn't care about worldly affairs, the fact that Uchiha Kagami managed to turn the tables and kill her is still a big deal for the Sand Village underlings. In other places, it might only be spread among the village's higher-ups. After all, it's someone from another village who's made a name for themselves, not someone from their own village. They have no obligation to promote Konoha. But it's different for the Sand Village.

Putting aside the fact that it was their people who were killed in the ultimate comeback, if they didn't hype up this grandson of Uchiha Kagami and make him sound amazing, wouldn't those underlings who were killed in the ultimate comeback seem pathetic? Being killed by a kid in his teens in the ultimate comeback is not something to be proud of. So even though Tsunade spends all her time in the casino, it's not surprising that she hears some gamblers bragging.

The karmic ties between the Senju clan and the Uchiha clan can be traced back to ancient times. In addition, the Senju elder was killed young because Madara injured his life force. Given the deep bond between Tsunade and the Senju elder, it would be strange if she were happy to know that the Uchiha clan had produced a super genius.

Since he was unhappy himself, he naturally wanted to transfer that unhappiness to the culprit, Nawaki. In the past, Nawaki's talent was not great, but the Uchiha clan had not produced any outstanding figures, so it didn't matter.

But now the next generation of the Uchiha has produced a leading figure, while Nawaki is still mediocre, wasting his days doing nothing. He lacks talent and hasn't even managed to woo any girls. It's no wonder Tsunade, with her fiery temper, would explode.

The next generation of the Uchiha clan has produced some outstanding individuals, while the current generation of the Senju clan is still just wasting their time...

Despite not knowing how to comfort him, Shinto was quite impressed with Uchiha Kagami's grandson. In the original story, his genjutsu talent was even stronger than his youngest son's, and he had awakened the Mangekyou Sharingan at a young age. In an invincible protagonist novel, he would definitely be the main character. If he hadn't been so indecisive, he wouldn't have been tricked to death by Danzo. If he had been as ruthless as Uchiha Itachi, the ending might have been different.

Compared to someone like that, Nawaki, the grandson of Senju, has indeed gotten by quite a bit. He only managed to reach the level of a Jonin by relying on the tiny bit of genes inherited from Senju. It's simply incomparable to someone who killed several Jonin and Chunin when he was just a teenager!

Fortunately, Tsunade didn't know that the next generation of the Uchiha clan not only produced Uchiha Shisui, but if she had known that there was an even more formidable Uchiha Itachi, and that the second male lead's father had already awakened the Mangekyou Sharingan, Nawaki would probably have been beaten to death and handed over to the Senju elders for personal instruction.

When the Second Master of the Thousand Hands dug up his own brother's grave, the fortune of the Thousand Hands clan probably dissipated at that moment... Otherwise, even with the deaths of the First Master and the Second Master of the Thousand Hands, the once mighty Thousand Hands clan wouldn't have declined so quickly after being targeted in two major wars.

Even after Madara's death, the Uchiha clan wasn't without protection, was it? Madara offended far more people than the two Senju elders back then, yet they're still doing well. Leaving aside the possibility of future extermination, for at least the last twenty years, the Uchiha clan has indeed been more prosperous than the Senju. The Uchiha clan's eventual annihilation was probably due to Obito digging up Madara's grave...

Well, the culprit behind the Uchiha clan massacre has been found. It wasn't Kishimoto's youngest son; the real source was Obito who dug up Madara!

"...Forget about the future, I'm living for every moment right now, brother-in-law, do you think I still have a chance? ╥﹏╥"

Masato's words of comfort were of no use. This time, Nawaki was truly hurt. It wasn't the blow from his older sister's fists, which were just superficial injuries. He had been beaten since he was a child and had never suffered any serious superficial injuries. What really hurt him was his pride.

Born into the Senju clan, he grew up hearing stories of the Senju clan beating up the Uchiha clan. Coupled with the grudges between the two clans, he didn't want others to call him a waste, but it depended on who it was. He had no problem comparing him to others, but he couldn't stand it when it came to the Uchiha.

His grandfather was the one who could beat up the Uchiha clan, but in his generation, he couldn't even compare to a junior member of the Uchiha clan. Today, he knew that although his older sister beat him up, he could tell from her moist eyes that she must be very sad this time. She even went to the casino ten minutes later than usual.

So for his older sister's sake, he had to work hard and rise up. Relying on others was not as good as relying on himself. The chances of having a child were not high, so he might as well try his best.

849. Your talent is hidden too well.

"Well... it's not like there's no way. You are, after all, the direct descendant of Hashirama Senju. Everyone has their own unique talents, and perhaps we just haven't discovered your hidden talents yet... When it comes to discovering talent, your teacher Orochimaru and your arrogant second grandfather are the real experts. Since even Orochimaru couldn't uncover your talent, the one who tied the knot must untie it. Perhaps your talent is too well hidden, so we can only turn to the culprit, your arrogant second grandfather..."

Seeing Nawaki's fighting spirit, Masato couldn't bear to discourage this child with such a tragic fate. Even Orochimaru, a great scientist who could turn a shonen anime into a fantasy cultivation story, couldn't discover his talent. It was almost impossible for him to have any hidden talents.

The only feasible solution is to seek out Senju Erji. As the saying goes, everyone has their own area of ​​expertise. Orochimaru is more accomplished in scientific research, but when it comes to developing ninjutsu, he has to rely on Senju Erji. After all, the sins he committed might affect his descendants, and he has to bear the blame. If he hadn't dug up his elder brother's grave back then, perhaps Nawaki's talent wouldn't have been so lackluster...

"...But my second grandfather has been dead for decades, where am I supposed to find him? o(╯□╰)o"

Rope Tree thought it was some kind of solution. His second grandfather was indeed talented, but he'd been dead for over a decade; even if he dug him up, it would just be a pile of bones—what good would that do?

"Have you forgotten what I told you back then? Rumor has it that your second grandfather, that arrogant emperor, developed a forbidden technique to summon the dead. Later, your grandfather, being so wicked, destroyed it. But I think since your second grandfather developed it, it must have been his hard work. Even though it's seemingly destroyed, there should still be some trace left. Orochimaru used to like researching all sorts of strange ninjutsu; maybe he has this technique too. Go ask him. If he has it, ask him to summon your second grandfather so he can examine you." "Is there some hidden talent you haven't discovered yet? While you're at it, have him personally design two ninjutsu techniques even more powerful than the Flying Thunder God Technique for you. That way, you'll be set for life! If that doesn't work, there are a few divine weapons in the ninja world. Your great-grandfather's Thunder God Sword is one; have your older sister go back to Konoha and get it for you. Orochimaru also has a few... ugh! Kusanagi Swords. At worst, you can try the Three-Sword Style. Combined with the Senju clan's high health and defense, you could be a tank... There's no shortage of tanks in the ninja world; you can definitely make it big."

"I'm talking," Masato said, stroking his chin.

"But... after Orochimaru defected from Konoha, my older sister forbade me from contacting him. If she finds out I'm still in contact with Orochimaru, won't she beat me to death...?"

This idea seems good, but then Rope Tree thought of how terrifying his older sister was and couldn't help but shrink back.

"boom!"

"You idiot! Great men don't stoop to trifles. As long as you can take off, what's a little trouble? This is a good idea. Why didn't I think of that back then? Quick, use the summoning jutsu to contact Orochimaru and ask him if he has that forbidden technique to summon my great-grandfather!"

Suddenly, Tsunade appeared behind the two of them. Seeing her younger brother's hesitant look, she was exasperated and punched him hard. Afterward, she seemed even more excited than Nawaki, as if she couldn't wait any longer.

More than twenty years.

For over twenty years, her younger brother has been treated like a good-for-nothing. Do you know how she has lived these past twenty years?

An older sister is like half a mother, and besides, her mother died early. She raised this younger brother single-handedly. Who wouldn't want their son to succeed?

If this method works, the Senju clan can rise again thanks to her younger brother!

Tsunade was so excited just thinking about all this!

As long as it helps my little brother take off, I'd be willing to do anything, even contact Orochimaru or have her kill the Hokage.

Her younger brother is the biggest in the world!

With old wounds still fresh and new ones flaring up, Rope Tree, clutching his head, was once again conquered by his domineering older sister.

"...I'll contact Orochimaru right now...╥﹏╥"

......

"....Why!"

Snake, who was being kept by a sugar daddy in the Land of Rain, stopped his research project, stared at the note the little white snake had given him, and after a long silence, let out a soft sigh.

Although he has recently been cultivating immortality after leaving Konoha, he has not yet ascended to immortality. He still retains human emotions and has not completely abandoned human relationships. Among them are two childhood friends and his beloved disciple, Nawaki, whom he watched grow up. Although he hides it well, he cannot sever these feelings.

After leaving Konoha, he was no longer a Konoha ninja, but he was still Tsunade, Jiraiya's friend, and the older brother who taught Nawaki. Now that his friend and younger brother had asked him for help, especially for his beloved younger brother Nawaki, he really couldn't refuse.

The note asked him if he knew the Impure World Reincarnation technique for the Second Hokage, so that he could summon the Second Hokage through Impure World Reincarnation to see if Nawaki had any hidden talents.

As for whether Nawaki has any hidden talents, there's no need to summon the second generation. He can clearly tell them that Nawaki has no talents other than inheriting some genes from the first generation. Back then, he went to great lengths to study this little brother thoroughly from head to toe. If he really had any hidden talents, he couldn't possibly not find them.

However, having grown up with Tsunade since childhood, he could understand her earnest desire for her son to succeed. As Nawaki's teacher and elder brother, he felt the same way. Jiraiya had been incredibly lucky to have found a genius like Minato Namikaze. From childhood to adulthood, Nawaki was better than Jiraiya in every way, but he was completely outmatched by Jiraiya when it came to disciples. As a proud scientist, he was naturally unwilling to give up. But the problem was that his disciple, Nawaki, was the heir of the Senju clan and the grandson of the First Hokage, the God of Shinobi. He was born with a head start over others, and his background and status completely overwhelmed Minato Namikaze, who came from a commoner background.

But Nawaki was not destined to become a strongman. He worked hard enough, but unfortunately he had no talent. He could pick any kind of ninjutsu, forbidden techniques, and sealing techniques, but in the end he could not learn any of them. Meanwhile, Minato Namikaze only got the most difficult Flying Thunder God Technique, but Minato managed to make it work. Perhaps this is fate.

The so-called end of science is mostly theology, so Orochimaru gradually came to believe that this was Nawaki's fate, and that many things cannot be forced.

However, the Golden Lion's suggestion might be a good idea. If one great scientist can't handle it, then what about two?

Moreover, his professional perspective differs from that of the Second Hokage. Perhaps the Second Hokage could actually devise some powerful ninjutsu based on the remaining traces of the First Hokage's genes in Nawaki's body, and he might also find some inspiration from it. As for the note that instructed him to take the Kusanagi Sword with him, he didn't think much of it. He probably just wanted to test the hardness of the great sword in his hand, which was said to be able to cut through anything.

After all, Shiki is a tough swordsman...

After reading the note, Orochimaru disappeared underground into the laboratory of the Land of Rain.

850. Is it really necessary to summon the Second Master of the Thousand Hands?

"Orochimaru, how about it? Will Second Grandfather be resurrected by Impure World Reincarnation?"

Tsunade and her brother, who were waiting for news from Orochimaru in Sunagakure for over ten days, did not receive a reply from him. Instead, Orochimaru himself arrived.

When Tsunade saw Orochimaru come over in person, her eyes lit up. Her friend was the most reliable person. She didn't care about his status as a rogue ninja and grabbed his shoulder excitedly.

Having lived in Konoha for decades, how could she not know about the shady dealings among the higher-ups? Her younger brother was once a victim of the power struggle between Danzo and the Hokage. There were many hidden reasons why her friend defected from Konoha. Anyway, she had already left Konoha and couldn't be bothered with these things. Besides, this was related to her younger brother's rise to power.

This is the most important thing right now, who cares about those traitorous ninjas?

"Hehe... I do know this forbidden technique, but when I found it, it was incomplete. The Second Hokage probably hadn't fully developed it back then. Although I've improved it a bit over the years, it's not truly perfect yet. This forbidden technique still has quite a few flaws that might affect the soul of the summoned person."

Upon seeing his former comrade, a flicker of excitement flashed across Snake's dark eyes, and he explained in his usual sinister low voice with a sinister laugh.

This forbidden technique has not been used yet, mainly because research on the soul is too ethereal and mysterious. Before it is truly perfected, he doesn't know what effect summoning those dead people will have on himself or the person being summoned. So he has to explain it clearly to his friend, especially since the person being summoned is her second grandfather. He doesn't want to summon an idiot second-generation heir and have his friend think he murdered her grandfather, which would be very difficult to explain.

My friend's red-eye mode is way more imposing than the Golden Lion's...

"Is that so... In that case, how about we just forget about it..."

Hearing Orochimaru's explanation, Tsunade hesitated. Although she wanted her younger brother to succeed, she couldn't bring herself to do it, as it involved her great-grandfather's soul.

My younger brother may be a bit crippled, but at least he's still alive. But our second grandfather is dead; who knows what kind of impact this might have on his soul, or even affect his chances of being reborn into a good family...

"Hey! What's so difficult about that? Your second grandfather is so arrogant. If his soul is affected a little, he can just develop a soul ninjutsu to make up for it. The most important thing is whether Nawaki can take off. The Uchiha have already created 'Shisui of the Body Flicker.' Great scientist, just tell me what you need for this forbidden technique."

Shinto patted his chest and said to Orochimaru.

It has to be said that after so many years, Orochimaru has indeed become more and more sinister, but he no longer has that chilling aura. Instead, he has gained a scholarly air about him. Perhaps it is because he is being supported by someone in the Land of Rain and does not need to resort to violence to obtain funds. Orochimaru now seems more harmonious than before he defected from Konoha.

This is absolutely bizarre and weird.

As expected, leaving Konoha was the only way out for Orochimaru. However, Konoha was too restrictive, and he had to rack his brains to secure research funding. It was nothing like being kept by someone in the Land of Rain. In just a few years, his demeanor has changed.

However, judging from Snake's appearance, the body-snatching immortality technique is probably not yet complete. Snake is inherently handsome with an androgynous charm, and now, with age adding a touch of melancholy to his face, he's really chosen the wrong career. If he were in the entertainment industry, he'd be a heartthrob for wealthy housewives, and he wouldn't have to worry about research funding...

"Hehe, Shindou-kun is right. With the Second Hokage's talent, developing a soul-related ninjutsu is not difficult for him. This ninjutsu requires two things: the Second Hokage's cells and a corpse that is prepared to inherit the Second Hokage's soul. However, the strength of the corpse depends on the power exerted by the Second Hokage and the length of time he stayed in the human world. I have some of the Second Hokage's cells, but I don't have the corpse."

Snake Uncle habitually licked his tongue, eager to try.

He had considered summoning the Second Master of the Thousand Hands before, since studying such a profound subject as the art of immortality with one other person would be better and faster than studying it alone. However, he eventually gave up on the idea.

After all, the forbidden technique, Senju Ninja, was indeed destroyed back then. It's just unknown where Danzo found it. If he summoned Senju Ninja himself, not only would it affect Senju Ninja's soul, but he himself wouldn't be able to explain it clearly. If he lost control and started fighting Senju Ninja, it would be a huge disaster. Moreover, this ninjutsu belonged to Homei. Who knows if he had any backup plans? As a pioneer in the scientific community and Orochimaru's mentor, Orochimaru valued Senju Ninja highly. Even the era of the God of Shinobi and the Asura of the Shinobi World couldn't overshadow his brilliance, which shows how formidable Senju Ninja was.

In any case, during the era when Shiki and Sakumo were famous throughout the ninja world, no one in the ninja world could rival them.

Now there's no need to worry. Tsunade, his granddaughter, has agreed to summon Senju. If there's anything, Tsunade can explain it, and he can legitimately discuss scientific issues with Senju. Learning from each other's strengths is the only way to make progress.