Chapter 779: Chapter 11: The Hidden Secrets Within the Senju Stele! The Reason Tobirama Awakened the Mangekyo? (Part 2)
"That means, a thousand years ago, the Uchiha and Senju were actually one family... The Senju Clan inherited the Sage of Six Paths’ body, while the Uchiha Clan inherited the Sage’s spirit..."
"In other words, the so-called Sage Body and Sage Eye... And the reason for the divergence was because, during the selection of the heir to the Ninja Sect, the Six Paths Sage forcibly favored his younger brother Asura, almost insultingly, to ascend."
"Since then, Indra believed that the peace pursued by the Six Paths Sage, which sought acknowledgment, was distorted and incapable of bringing a future to the Ninja World. Thus, in anger, he waged a decisive battle against Asura and the Six Paths Sage, and after failing, he disappeared without a trace."
Senju Tobirama narrated calmly.
"The Uchiha Stele recorded these events as well."
Uchiha Madara slowly nodded: "I’m starting to believe what you said..."
"After this is the crux of the problem..."
Senju Tobirama glanced seriously at Madara and Hashirama, and said in a deep voice: "The Stele also records... After Indra’s defeat, before the Six Paths Sage’s death, Indra found him and claimed that he would let his chakra reincarnate endlessly without dying!"
"Asura also made a decision on the spot, intending to have his chakra reincarnate to stop Indra..."
"And ever since I awakened the Mangekyo Sharingan, perhaps because I still possess a high-purity Senju Bloodline, I seem to see a dense but very hidden chakra within Hashirama’s body!"
"This chakra does not belong to Hashirama himself!"
Senju Tobirama’s Mangekyo Sharingan flickered with a blood-red glow, locking eyes with Madara as he pronounced each word clearly: "Madara, my eyes can also see that within you, there is a similar strand of chakra!"
Uchiha Madara’s heart trembled.
The young Hashirama, brought back from his fantasies about the banquet menu, solemnly said: "Indeed... As my power grows, I can occasionally faintly sense the presence of that strand of chakra..."
In the original timeline, the Six Paths Sage, when revealing Naruto’s heritage, once asked if he had already guessed it...
And Naruto gave a positive answer.
A more mature Hashirama and Madara had no reason to be unaware...
And Tobirama had also witnessed this piece of history within Aomi, knowing the answer to this issue.
"Indeed... Each time my ocular power strengthens, I faintly feel that the strand of chakra within my body is purifying my ocular power. I thought that might be a reaction from awakening my bloodline!"
Uchiha Madara slowly exhaled a long breath, having understood Tobirama’s meaning.
The chakra hidden within them was the chakra of Asura and Indra!
"If you’ve read the histories of the Uchiha and Senju, you’d notice a problem... Throughout the millennium of incessant conflict between the Uchiha and Senju, there always emerges a pair formidable enough to dominate the Ninja World."
"Like Hashirama and Madara, you naturally surpass the limits that ninjas seemingly cannot attain, leading the ninja factions and dividing into two sides, battling as if in a decisive clash!"
"Each cycle, seemingly endless, keeps the Senju and Uchiha in constant battle, dragging the Ninja World into the agony of war from which it cannot extricate itself."
"I wonder, is this some kind of coincidence? But I’ve also found another problem, not every generation’s leaders of the Uchiha and Senju hated each other from the start like our predecessors Butsuma and Tajima."
"Records indicate there were leaders who admired each other, like Hashirama and Madara, even contemplating alliances... But as they grew older, without exception, they turned against each other, becoming mortal enemies!"
"And every time, the leading Senju and Uchiha would end with one dead and the other gravely wounded, retreating into temporary silence, awaiting the next generation of clan leaders..."
Senju Tobirama chuckled coldly: "Do you still think this is a coincidence?"
Uchiha Madara and Uchiha Izuna’s expressions grew ugly.
Hearing this tale, it seemed as if the fate of the Senju and Uchiha was predetermined, especially leaders like Madara and Hashirama, destined to clash and destroy each other in battle.
"You know, I have a minor interest in forbidden techniques, and I’ve dabbled in matters of the soul and spirit..." After a moment, Tobirama broke the heavy silence.
"I’ll be blunt, the strand of chakra in Hashirama’s body likely comes from Asura... And the one in Madara’s body comes from Indra!"
"The chakra of these two sons of the Six Paths Sage possesses abilities beyond our mortal imagination, reincarnating through millennia, subtly influencing the consciousness and thoughts of the hosts."
"Ultimately, the parasitised Senju and Uchiha act like their chosen representatives, compelled to finish the battle that once remained unresolved!"
Tobirama pointed at Hashirama and Madara, stating solemnly: "If you don’t make changes, this will be your fate!"
Uchiha Madara’s expression suddenly turned fierce.
As a powerful individual, he instinctively couldn’t tolerate others’ transgressions! And this method of parasitic influence on thoughts was no different from an abhorrent act of possession!
Especially, Uchiha Madara couldn’t allow such a pathetic ending for him and Hashirama...
Like puppets manipulated, all for ancestral grudges from a thousand years ago? Even if they were ancestors, that’s unacceptable!
"What I’ve told you is an analysis based on the records of the Senju Stele."
"My hypothesis is that the one who left that stele might have been an ancestor several centuries ago who also awakened the Sharingan due to bloodline regression, fought against a Uchiha possessed by Indra Chakra after being possessed by Asura Chakra, and discovered some clues right before dying..."
"I sensed bewilderment in his writing, as if blinded, puzzled by his previous unending vendetta against the Uchiha Clan..."
"His story is long, and I’ve just shared a part... I know you need time to digest, but the stele is within the Senju Clan and is always available for you to examine."
Tobirama stated without any psychological burden.
The one who left the stele was, naturally, himself... And this story isn’t entirely a fabrication either.
Before meeting Aomi, his apprehension and animosity towards the Uchiha Clan ranked first in the Ninja World... But after interacting with Aomi, Tobirama gradually dispelled his prejudice, eventually even becoming an Uchiha himself.
"This is a lot to take in... It’s not that I don’t believe you, I just need to discuss with my brother..." Uchiha Izuna took a deep breath and said.
"Of course... This represents the greatest shift in the relationship between the Senju and Uchiha Clans in a millennium. I support you in considering it seriously..." Tobirama gently stated:
"I await your visit at any time within the Senju Clan."
An unprecedented shift in a millennium?
Uchiha Izuna suddenly felt some irritation, recalling what Tobirama had mentioned earlier...
Though she held no affection for Tobirama, since the engagement had been wagered, why not mention it after the victory?
Was it all just a jest!
Uchiha Izuna’s gaze turned unfriendly, staring at Tobirama.
And as Tobirama noticed the anomaly, he naturally met Izuna’s gaze, gently asking, "What’s wrong?"
Such an open dialogue left Izuna unsure of how to respond. In her fluster, she looked at Tobirama’s eyes, similar to hers, and maintained a firm stance:
"Hmph, I’m just curious how someone as cold-blooded as you awakened the Mangekyo Sharingan!"
Tobirama inwardly chuckled, thinking of a remark he thought would disgust Uchiha Izuna...
"When I fought against you, I was always in pain... And we have battled for so many years..." Tobirama put on a seemingly deep and sorrowful expression:
"I feared these days would never end."
And at that moment, Uchiha Izuna abruptly turned, her face flushed: "Let’s go, brother, we’re returning to the Uchiha Clan!"
Uchiha Madara clenched his fists tightly, wanting to land a punch on this audacious guy coveting his sister...
However, objectively speaking, Tobirama had indeed always protected Izuna.
Uchiha Madara, frustrated, stomped his foot and turned to chase after Izuna: "Hashirama, stay in touch!"
At this moment.
Tobirama’s mouth curled up wildly.
Ha!
Uchiha Izuna, did that move of mine disgust you?
Yet Tobirama didn’t realize.
Perhaps he’d underestimated the acting skills he had absorbed after spending such a long time with Aomi...
