Chapter 014: None of Them Are Easy to Deal With

Chapter 014: None of Them Are Easy to Deal With

Watching the animals in the clan territory spontaneously cooperate to "send" his second brother, Tobirama, back to the clan grounds, Senju Wakama dared not delay. He continued to use the "Stealth Technique" to follow the direction his younger sister had left, trailing far behind her.

As he hurried along, Senju Wakama encountered two members of the Hagoromo clan who had fled the battlefield. They appeared to be heavily injured and were recuperating.

Senju Wakama silently approached, using the ceramic knife and poison gifted by his sister. With the "Art of Dexterity," he quietly poisoned the two ninja. Then, with the "Backstab Technique," he finished them off, swiftly ending their lives. He disposed of their bodies by throwing them into the swiftly flowing Naka River, letting the current carry them downstream. This was something Senju Wakama had become quite skilled at.

After completing this task, Senju Wakama continued to follow his sister Tsukuyo is trail based on Zetsu's guidance. Downstream, he spotted Tsukuyo, his eldest brother Hashirama, and an unfamiliar black-haired boy. Tsukuyo, as usual, was observing Hashirama in her "Stealth" state.

Upon seeing the bodies of the Hagoromo clan ninjas floating downstream, Hashirama immediately bid farewell to the unfamiliar boy. After Hashirama left, Tsukuyo unexpectedly emerged and greeted the boy, promptly offering him medical treatment.

Seeing this, Senju Wakama is brow twitched. "Could that person be... from the Uchiha clan?" Otherwise, why would his sister treat him? He didn't have time to ponder further.

Senju Wakama watched as Tsukuyo also waved goodbye to the unfamiliar boy. Not daring to linger too long, he decisively turned and left using the "Stealth Technique."

The two Hagoromo clan members he had just encountered were severely injured, which might indicate that the situation on the battlefield was not favorable for the Senju clan. If Tsukuyo wasn't in the clan territory, the returning critically injured clansmen would not receive treatment. If their father were to blame her for this...

Senju Wakama knew he had to return before Tsukuyo did, ensuring no one in the clan noticed anything unusual about him. Spending time with Zetsu and his sister was gradually altering his perception.

He understood that Tsukuyo is presence had already saved many Senju clansmen who should have died. Senju Wakama is way of thinking had diverged from that of his father and brothers. For Tsukuyo, a divine being, descending upon the Senju clan was a form of punishment, but for the Senju, it was a great blessing. However, taking her efforts for granted was unacceptable.

Tsukuyo, who could replicate the bloodlines and special techniques of any clan, could be a Senju, an Uchiha, a Hagoromo, or an Uzumaki... If she were to abandon the Senju and join the enemy, it would be a nightmare for the clan.

Senju Wakama is thoughts were clear. His eldest brother avoided Tsukuyo; his second brother disciplined her; his fourth brother feared her. Among the four brothers, only Senju Wakama knew the truth. He had to do everything in his power to show her love and ensure she stayed with the Senju clan forever.

Having practiced the "Stealth Technique" for a long time, Senju Wakama was no longer as slow as he had been initially. After continuously using "Silent Rolling," he quickly made his way back to the clan territory.

As Senju Wakama had anticipated, the Senju clansmen who had fought against the Hagoromo clan had returned. He had arrived earlier and noticed many severely injured clansmen who had already died on the way. If Tsukuyo couldn't reach them before they returned to the clan territory, their deaths would be unavoidable, and no one could blame her. But if she failed to return before the group arrived, these deaths might be attributed to her.

This was inevitable. Senju Wakama felt a heavy weight in his heart. From the clansmen's perspective, Tsukuyo is willfulness was disheartening. But from her perspective, wasn't she equally disheartened?

Zetsu had once said that during the healing process, the pain and negative emotions of the injured would be replicated in Tsukuyo. This meant that while treating someone, she would vividly experience their pain, whether from losing limbs or nearing death. While one injured person's suffering was already unbearable, Tsukuyo had to endure the pain of countless injured individuals.

Just thinking about this made it impossible for Senju Wakama to blame Tsukuyo. She only wished for her brothers to survive; the others... she naturally didn't want to concern herself with. If it weren't for their father, Senju Butsuma, she probably wouldn't care about the rest of the Senju clan.

After clarifying his thoughts, Senju Wakama first went to find his second brother, Tobirama, who had been incapacitated. Tobirama had been dragged by the clan's animals to a hidden spot in the vegetable field. The lush vegetable leaves concealed his body, ensuring he wouldn't be discovered for a while.

Senju Wakama pretended to pass by accidentally and hurried over to help Tobirama, who looked utterly defeated. "Second brother, why are you lying here? Where's Tsukuyo?" he asked, feigning shock with a perfectly timed expression.

Tobirama's brow furrowed, and he couldn't move. He murmured, "She ran off... chasing after Hashirama again."

As Tobirama spoke, Senju Wakama detected a hint of resentment in his tone. Tobirama must have felt deeply wronged at this moment. But now wasn't the time to dwell on grievances or complain about their sister.

Senju Wakama carefully examined Tobirama's symptoms and quickly determined what poison he had been affected by. Having exchanged knowledge with Tsukuyo for a long time, he had also learned some pharmacology from her.

Senju Wakama continued to play his role, asking Tobirama about his symptoms. After confirming that Tobirama couldn't move, he fetched some water. Using the act of giving water as a cover, he secretly administered the antidote to Tobirama through the "Art of Dexterity."

The antidote was something Senju Wakama had obtained from Tsukuyo. He had tested it himself and confirmed its effectiveness.

Before long, the pale Tobirama managed to sit up on his own. However, the first thing he said upon regaining mobility was, "...What did you give me? The water tastes off, with a distinct bean-like smell..."

Senju Wakama is heart skipped a beat. His second brother, Tobirama, was no easy person to deal with either. What troublesome siblings...

Recalling how Tsukuyo usually interacted with Tobirama, Senju Wakama steeled himself and told the truth: "Second brother, you were poisoned by a nightshade plant. I gave you the antidote... something I got from Tsukuyo a while ago."

Tobirama didn't blame Senju Wakama but instead asked with a strange expression, "What's the antidote made of?"