Chapter 138: Light and Shadow, the New Clan Leader - Senju Hashirama

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On the frontlines, the main battleground between the Senju and Hyūga.

Water Style: Hard Whirlpool Water Blade!

A terrifying whirlpool of water swirled around his forearm. Tobirama knew that the Hyūga were experts in close combat, yet he still chose to face them head-on.

With the newly developed advanced Water Style technique, the young Senju had full confidence in his ability to take on any enemy in direct combat.

To put it simply, the principle of the Hard Whirlpool Water Blade was somewhat similar to the Rasengan, both relying on rotation to enhance the destructive power of the jutsu.

The Hyūga's Gentle Fist was powerless against the special technique created by Tobirama.

One strike pierced through the enemy's palm, and the whirlpool of water created by the Hard Whirlpool Water Blade completely engulfed and drowned the enemy.

Landing lightly back on the ground, Tobirama felt a sense of pride.

"Hmph, so what if you've cracked the Edo Tensei? You're still no match for me or my older brother."

After all, the Edo Tensei was still in its early stages, and the number of corpses he could control was limited.

The Hyūga, quickly reacting, used sealing jutsu to neutralize the crisis.

Because of this, they now faced even more terrifying enemies.

Feeling the chakra within his body running low, Tobirama slowly raised his hand. After a simple hand seal, he instantly teleported back to the rear of the army.

The Flying Thunder God Technique, he had finally mastered it.

The Shadow Clone Technique, and now the Flying Thunder God—these techniques were all created by Kyosuke.

Sometimes, Tobirama felt as if he had always been living in his shadow.

While wary of the other party, a faint admiration lingered deep within him.

The creativity behind Kyōsuke's ninjutsu and his boundless imagination truly fascinated and captivated Tobirama.

"Such a pity… You were ultimately part of the evil Uchiha clan." Tobirama murmured softly to himself.

During the resistance against the Tsukigakure clan, he had come into close contact with the Uchiha and even fought alongside them.

Through his careful observation, Tobirama became even more convinced of Uchiha's evil nature.

The distortion of human nature caused by the loss of a loved one was all too common within their clan.

"My older brother is too naive. Once these people flatter, they might even be destroyed by their own negative emotions."

To put it simply, in Tobirama's eyes, the Uchiha were ticking time bombs, unpredictable and likely to explode at any moment.

If Kyosuke knew of Tobirama's thoughts, he would undoubtedly give him a big thumbs up.

Looking at the Uchiha as a whole, there were far too many madmen.

They would kill entire families on a whim, some more domineering ones would even attempt to wipe out entire villages, and the high-ranking ones would consider wiping out the world.

As for the millions of lives lost for such goals, please—those people only lost their families, friends, and lives, but "they" lost love!

It's a completely different matter, don't you think?

In a way, Kyosuke supported controlling the Uchiha, but he would never carry out the same methods as the Senju clan.

He had his own ideas, which was precisely why he needed to ascend to the position of Hokage.

Hashirama could kill his one true friend for the sake of his ideals. If necessary, Kyosuke wouldn't hesitate to slaughter the entire Senju clan.

After all, Naruto and Sasuke would eventually be born. Those two had grown enough, so why not let Indra and Ashura continue to reincarnate?

When the time was right, he would find a way to resurrect them. By then, it shouldn't be too difficult for Kyosuke.

Poor Hashirama and Madara had no idea that their mutual friend was already starting to consider the afterlife affairs of the two non-blood brothers.

"Lord Tobirama!" Suddenly, a messenger sprinted over in a panic. "Something's happened!"

In the direction of the battlefield, Hashirama was ruthlessly overpowering a group of Hyūga ninjas.

The essence of the Mokuton Hijutsu: Jukai Kōtan (Wood Style: Deep Forest Emergence) technique could only truly be revealed when facing a large number of enemies.

Tobirama, feeling a thrill deep in his heart, did not even turn his head as he coldly asked, "What happened? You're acting as if the world is ending."

"Report, Lord Tobirama," the messenger stammered, "News from the rear… the Hyūga's Tenjin launched a surprise attack on our main camp. The casualties are severe."

"Lord Butsuma... he… he…"

At this moment, countless gazes focused on him, and Tobirama's eyes froze the messenger, making him feel as though his body was covered in ice.

Gritting his teeth, the messenger finally forced out the terrible news: "The clan leader is dead!"

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The Senju were retreating.

To be more precise, they were starting to withdraw their defensive lines on a large scale.

As soon as the news came out, it spread like wildfire, instantly shocking the entire Land of Fire.

Was this truly the same Senju clan, once feared for their unrivaled power, who had suppressed the Uchiha for years?

Had Hyūga Tenjin truly been so domineering, capable of taking down the Senju clan leader and pressing them to the ground?

As doubts began to surface, more concrete information came to light.

The esteemed head of the Senju clan, said to be standing at the peak of the Shinobi world, Butsuma, had actually been killed in his own stronghold.

The perpetrator was none other than Hyūga Tenjin, the clan leader of the Hyūga clan himself.

"Oh my god, has the Senju clan fallen?" Some families voiced their disbelief.

"Hmph, they were bound to meet their end eventually," others muttered, with malicious intent.

"Hyūga is truly the strongest clan in the Land of Fire!" Some clans tried to forge ties with the now powerful Hyūga.

As Kyosuke had once said, there truly was no such thing as a "beloved by all" existence in this world.

If Kyosuke were to rise to power, the Uchiha would become the true representatives of 'love and peace' in the world.

From the reactions of various clans, it was clear how difficult the current situation was for the Senju clan.

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Senju Clan Shrine.

Lifting the white cloth before him, Tobirama closed his eyes in pain.

After a long pause, he finally forced out a few words through clenched teeth: "Have you discovered who the murderer is?"

"W-Well… not yet…"

Bang!

In a fit of rage, Tobirama kicked the person in charge, sending him flying across the room.

Such an extreme action instantly caused dissatisfaction among many present.

No matter how powerful the two brothers were, in the eyes of many, they were still the younger generation of the clan.

How dare they be so rude and reckless in front of so many elders?

"Hmph, this is the fine son raised by Butsuma."

It was an elder from the Senju's side branch, a high-ranking official who not only held considerable power but was also a strong contender to succeed the clan leader.

At least, that's how others saw it.

However, Tobirama had no intention of allowing power to slip away.

"Elder Touma, mind your tongue." Turning to face the elder, Tobirama spoke coldly, his voice dripping with menace, "Otherwise, I won't hesitate to show you the consequences of disrespecting the clan leader."

These past few days had allowed Tobirama to come to a realization: Blind tolerance and retreat would never lead to understanding.

If he wanted his older brother to ascend, someone had to step forward and intimidate these old fools.

Let his brother handle the tasks of spreading love and peace, while the things his brother was unwilling to do… would fall to him, the younger brother.

Such is the way of the world—wherever there is light, there must also be shadow. Relying on sweet words alone will never save the world.

From now on, Senju Hashirama would represent the light, while Senju Tobirama would take on the role of shadow, tasked with dealing with the dark matters that cannot be seen by the public.

[P.S: The Second coming of Danzo.]

In his view, this was the model that the family's operation should follow.

Unfortunately, some people are destined to remain blind to the truth until it's too late.

Seeing that Tobirama dared to speak so disrespectfully, Senju Touma smiled, intending to condemn him from a moral standpoint.

The Senju clan held tradition in high regard, and their internal rules were more strict than any other family in the Land of Fire.

This had granted them many advantages in the past. However, to Tobirama, certain outdated practices were now things that needed to be discarded.

Facing the uncertain gazes of many, Tobirama slowly raised both hands, seemingly ready to openly challenge the authority of the elders within his father's memorial hall.

Interestingly, Hashirama, who had been silent and looking down, showed no intention of stopping his brother. He allowed Tobirama to challenge the authority of the elders.

No, to be more precise, the brothers were challenging the ancient, obsolete rules that had been built up over thousands of years.

In order to change the course of war and establish a peace treaty, Hashirama had no intention of giving up the position of clan leader.

"Tobirama, don't make too much noise." Hashirama quietly reminded him.

"Don't worry, big brother."

As soon as the words left his mouth, a dark veil rose from under his feet, quickly enveloping the entire memorial hall.

Genjutsu: Infinite Darkness Jutsu!

The dark environment created by the genjutsu easily deprived the enemies of their sight.

In this dark space, only the user could perceive the surroundings clearly.

Like a layer of pitch-black velvet draping over the world, even the most powerful ninja could only fall into a passive defensive position.

No matter the level, any strong opponent would struggle to fight back against Tobirama under such conditions.

This was precisely the case with Senju Touma at that moment.

When the darkness finally dissipated and light returned, a specially crafted kunai was already pressed against Touma's neck.

"Enough, you…" Senju Touma tried to resist, but as his neck grew cold, blood began to drip onto the kunai, falling to the ground.

Tobirama truly had the courage to act. Realizing this, the burning rage in Touma's chest instantly disappeared.

"Let's talk this through. Do you remember, Tobirama? When you were little, I used to hold you in my arms."

Ignoring the fearful elder, Tobirama quietly scanned the room. Not a single person dared to meet his gaze.

At that moment, Hashirama finally rose from the floor, holding their father's handwritten will.

"Elders, although I am still young, my love for the Senju clan is no less than anyone else's."

"I swear upon my father's spirit that I will ensure the clan's lasting prosperity."

He quietly added to himself in his heart, 'Preferably in the village of my dreams.'

"Therefore…"

Suddenly, an overwhelming surge of chakra erupted, causing the entire memorial hall to shake violently.

"No matter who it is, anyone who dares to cause trouble shall not be spared!"

It was at this moment that everyone realized just how terrifying the young Clan leader's strength truly was.

From the battle reports alone, the full extent of his power had not been entirely evident.

Today, as the primary targets of his overwhelming presence, they finally understood why the two brothers had earned such a formidable reputation.

Senju Touma, who had randomly chosen a seat, did not have time to calm his racing heart before he noticed the deep, meaningful gaze from Tobirama.

Touches the wound on his neck Senju Touma helplessly stood up and sighed, "The clan is in turmoil, and we need a leader with exceptional strength."

"I propose that Hashirama become the new clan leader."

Seeing him speak in such a way, no one else dared to object.

"That's right, that's right, Hashirama will lead us out of this crisis."

"Yes, I trust the judgment of the late clan leader."

As for the will, it specifically stated...

Touching the wound on his neck, Senju Tōma reluctantly stood up and sighed deeply, "In these turbulent times, our clan is in dire need of a leader with exceptional strength."

"I propose that Hashirama take up the mantle as the new clan leader."

Hearing him say this, the others naturally didn't dare voice any objections.

"That's right, That's right, Hashirama will surely lead us out of this crisis."

"Indeed, I trust the judgement of late Lord Butsuma."

As for the contents of the handwritten will, its specific details no longer mattered.

Even its authenticity was something no one dared to question.

The only thing everyone needed to understand was this:

Senju Hashirama would be the next clan leader.

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