Chapter 774: Tobirama: My Base Was Attacked?!
In less than two hours, Tobirama had returned to Konoha Village.
More precisely, he used less than a minute, repeatedly employing Hiraishin no Jutsu to get back.
This showed how anxious he was.
*WHOOSH!*
Tobirama teleported into the experiment base, appearing beside his brother.
"Tobirama, that fast?"
"Aniki, is Izuna really revived?"
"Of course! He and Madara are inside. This is great—finally, the Uchiha and Senju clans can truly make peace and shake hands..."
Hashirama was thrilled, genuinely delighted about Izuna’s revival.
"Aniki, you’re too quick to rejoice. The blood feud between our clans isn’t so easily resolved."
Tobirama shook his head, sighing.
How could the deep-seated grudge between the clans be fully settled so simply? Besides Izuna, there were many other casualties on both sides.
Izuna’s revival could indeed act as a bridge, reducing some conflict between the clans.
But Tobirama himself wasn’t happy!
He’d trained secretly for so long, finally defeating his archenemy, Izuna.
Of course, Tobirama hadn’t intended to kill Izuna back then, or he would’ve slit his throat directly; and at their second meeting, he wouldn’t have proactively asked about Izuna’s condition.
In short, the guy was now truly revived.
Didn’t that make him look like a clown?
"Step by step. As long as Madara and I truly reconcile, the clans’ conflicts can be resolved bit by bit."
"Aniki, you..."
"Hmm? Are you dissatisfied?"
"No..."
Tobirama honestly held back, not daring to argue with his brother on this, fearing another hanging and whipping.
"That’s right! Now that our clans have reconciled and jointly founded Konoha Village, it’s time to look forward together."
"Madara must have explained everything to Izuna."
"Later, come with me inside, apologize to Izuna in person, and let your conflict pass, so you can live happily together in the future!"
Hashirama patted his brother’s shoulder, advising earnestly.
Tobirama exploded.
"What? Apologize to that bastard? Why?"
"He couldn’t beat me back then and was defeated by me."
"Why should I apologize now?"
Hashirama frowned, advising again:
"Tobirama, this is for the village, for the bigger picture!"
"No way, I won’t apologize even if I die!"
Tobirama was stubbornly resolute.
This time, even if his brother hung and whipped him, he wouldn’t yield!
This concerned his lifelong reputation. If his Parallel World 2 self found out, he’d be laughed at forever!
No way would he apologize to a loser!
"Tobirama!"
Hashirama still wanted to persuade, but at that moment, the laboratory door to the right opened.
Two figures emerged.
Clearly, it was Madara and Izuna, who had transplanted the Eternal Mangekyou Sharingan and roughly understood the current situation.
The two locked eyes.
Before Hashirama and Madara could speak, their younger brothers shouted simultaneously:
"SENJU TOBIRAMA!"
"UCHIHA IZUNA!"
Their tones mixed one-third shock, one-third anger, one-third disgust, and a tenth mutual respect.
"Why are you here?"
"This is my village—why can’t I be here?"
"Nonsense, this is the Uchiha clan’s residence!"
"Hmph! Your Uchiha clan is now part of the village!"
Though Izuna knew about Konoha’s founding, not having seen it himself, he still thought it was a Senju ploy to quietly swallow other clans!
Especially that bastard Tobirama, full of tricks—without oversight, his brother might be fooled by them!
"Izuna, calm down. Though I strongly agree with your assessment of that bastard Tobirama, you’ve misunderstood the Senju this time. Konoha Village was co-founded by me and Hashirama, and I’ll be the next Hokage. There’s no conspiracy to swallow anyone. I can guarantee that."
Madara advised Izuna briefly.
He knew his brother wouldn’t accept it quickly; it could be proven slowly.
"Exactly! Izuna, relax. With me here, the Uchiha clan won’t face discrimination. Trust me and your brother. Right, Madara?"
"Hahaha, Hashirama, you’re right!"
Hashirama and Madara exchanged glances, laughing heartily together.
Clearly, after Izuna’s revival, their relationship had progressed, and they were overjoyed.
Izuna looked suspiciously between his brother and Hashirama.
He even wondered if his brother was under Hashirama’s genjutsu? But considering his brother had the legendary Rinnegan, that was highly unlikely.
Izuna glanced at Tobirama, finding him looking helpless.
It seemed he’d long been tortured by their older brothers, almost numb.
"What are you looking at?"
Tobirama averted his gaze, then looked at Izuna again, seeing him staring straight, and instantly flared up.
"So what if I look at you?"
"You’re the loser—what right do you have?"
"Bastard, who’re you calling a loser?"
"You, not convinced?"
"Am I scared of you? Come on, let’s fight one-on-one outside!"
"Bring it—who’s afraid?"
Tobirama and Izuna started bickering for no reason.
Izuna was always calm, except when facing Tobirama, his archenemy and hated foe, losing all composure.
What could he do? It was Tobirama, his most hated, who also killed his archenemy; plus, having just transplanted the Eternal Mangekyou Sharingan, his power surged, and his mind was slightly unstable.
He was looking for an outlet!
He desperately wanted to vent it all on Tobirama, making him feel unbearable torment!
"ENOUGH!"
Hashirama shouted, grabbing Tobirama and covering his mouth.
Madara, on the other hand, restrained the eager Izuna, not wanting his newly revived brother to be killed again by that bastard Tobirama.
Though Tobirama was likely to lose to Izuna with the Eternal Mangekyou Sharingan, that bastard’s pile of forbidden techniques wasn’t to be underestimated. Better not let his beloved brother take the risk.
"Let me go—I must teach this bastard a lesson!"
"Aniki, give me a chance—this bastard Izuna needs a proper lesson!"
Both struggled.
Unfortunately, they were tightly held by their brothers, unable to resist.
At that moment.
Tobirama suddenly trembled violently, stopped shouting, and cursed angrily:
"Kumogakure bastards, you’re courting death!!!"
"Hmm? Tobirama, what happened?"
"The Fire Nation Daimyo’s residence was attacked by Kumogakure ninjas! My clone left there exploded, which is why the info reached me! Damn, I was too focused on village matters, letting those bastards find an opening!"
Tobirama slapped his forehead, deeply regretful.
He was too excited by Izuna’s revival news, neglecting the Daimyo’s residence.
Though he’d deliberately left a clone before returning.
He never expected the Kumogakure team’s leaders to be the Kinkaku and Ginkaku brothers again!
Indeed, this was the First Raikage’s era, and Kinkaku and Ginkaku were still loyal Kumogakure elders, so it wasn’t odd for them to be assigned a secret infiltration mission into an enemy nation.
The key point: they even brought several Six Paths Sage Ninja Tools.
Combined with a surprise attack, Tobirama’s clone couldn’t hold up and exploded instantly.
"The Daimyo’s residence? What about Naori?!?!"
Madara grew furious, raising his hand to use Bansho Ten’in, pulling Tobirama to his side, grabbing him, and asking sharply.
He’d sent young Naori to help Tobirama dominate the Fire Nation, also considering Tobirama’s combat strength, making issues at the Daimyo’s residence nearly impossible.
Now Tobirama returned safely to the village, while Naori at the Daimyo’s residence was attacked.
Wasn’t this too coincidental?
At this moment, Madara even suspected if this was a trap deliberately set by Tobirama?
Just to kill Naori through others’ hands, washing his own clean of suspicion.
"I don’t know for sure—my clone was ambushed. I only saw Kinkaku and Ginkaku appear and don’t know Naori’s situation now..."
Tobirama explained, his heart also filled with rage.
He was always the one attacking others’ bases—now his Daimyo base was attacked, utterly humiliating!
And in this world, only he could punish Uchihas—how could it be someone else’s turn?
Especially bastards like Kinkaku and Ginkaku!
As for Naori’s safety, Tobirama wasn’t too worried.
Though young, Naori had activated three-tomoe Sharingan and mastered many forbidden and secret techniques, exceptional at elite Jounin level.
Plus, several Uchiha ninjas protected her; even if she couldn’t defeat Kinkaku and Ginkaku’s forces, she shouldn’t lose easily.
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"Aniki, what happened? Naori? I think I’ve heard that name—she’s a branch clan member, right? Why her?"
"Yes, I sent her on a mission to the Fire Nation Daimyo’s residence. But now the residence is under attack, and this bastard Tobirama wasn’t there!"
Madara grabbed and shook Tobirama hard, venting his discomfort.
He knew this couldn’t be Tobirama’s malicious scheme—after all, Izuna’s revival date was set abruptly by Madara, and Hashirama had only recently informed Tobirama.
No matter how clever Tobirama was, he couldn’t have predicted this.
"What? Senju Tobirama, you harmed my clan member! I’ll kill you, bastard!"
Izuna was furious, his hatred for Tobirama growing purer, instantly suspecting another of Tobirama’s schemes.
"Everyone, shut up and let me go! I must return to support the Daimyo’s residence immediately. If I get back soon, Naori and the others might not be in danger!"
Tobirama was unusually stubborn.
He understood there was no time to argue with Madara and Izuna. Returning to the Daimyo’s residence to support was most urgent.
Theoretically, Naori should be fine.
But considering Naori and the others didn’t know the mechanics and difficulties of the Six Paths Ninja Tools, if delayed too long, an accident could happen.
Deep down, he also didn’t want his reliable deputy, Naori, to face trouble. After all, in his lifetime, Tobirama had never met an Uchiha who pleased him so much!
"Right! Madara, let Tobirama go save people first. If there’s an issue, I’ll definitely investigate!"
Hashirama quickly advised. He was certain his brother wouldn’t deliberately harm an Uchiha.
"Fine! Then take me with you. Use your Hiraishin and get there now!"
Madara suppressed his anger, grabbing Tobirama, urging him to use the jutsu to teleport.
"Wait, Aniki! Let me go!"
Izuna called out, proactively volunteering.
He still didn’t trust Tobirama and didn’t know what tricks he was playing—after all, this was all Tobirama’s one-sided word.
What if he used Hiraishin no Jutsu and led his brother into a trap to be killed?
Then the entire Uchiha clan would collapse!
Though unlikely, he had to be cautious.
Thus, if a risk must be taken, he should go!
He now had the Eternal Mangekyou Sharingan, enough to protect himself; even if an accident occurred, he could make his brother see the Senju ninja’s ugly face!
"Izuna, you..."
"Aniki! I’m an Uchiha ninja too—it’s my clan member, I must protect them! Trust me, if something goes wrong, I won’t push myself!"
Izuna’s face was serious and resolute, forcing Madara to agree to his brother’s request.
Like Hashirama and Tobirama, most times, an older brother respects and indulges their younger sibling.
Unless it’s utterly unreasonable, they won’t refuse their sibling.
Besides, this was just dealing with some Kumogakure ninjas—with Izuna and Tobirama’s strength, there shouldn’t be an issue.
"Alright, go! Be careful."
"I will."
"Tobirama, if Izuna and Naori really get hurt, even if Hashirama protects you, I’ll make you suffer for life!"
Madara grabbed and shook Tobirama again, warning with a menacing face.
Only then did he release Tobirama.
Tobirama had no intention of arguing with Madara. He approached Izuna, and amidst Izuna’s wary, disgusted gaze, pressed his shoulder, preparing to activate Hiraishin no Jutsu.
"Senju Tobirama, you can’t fool me."
"Shut up! Don’t make me gag you!"
"You...!"
"Aniki, we’re going!"
Finished speaking, Tobirama activated Hiraishin no Jutsu, taking Izuna along, heading to the Fire Nation Daimyo’s residence.
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Watching them leave, Madara’s face darkened, staring at Hashirama across from him.
"Madara, don’t worry—they’re strong together. If something goes wrong, Tobirama will retreat immediately!"
"Hashirama, that’s not what I’m talking about! I’m saying I shouldn’t have listened to you—I should’ve crushed the Land of Lightning and Kumogakure! Then this wouldn’t have happened..."
This was the reason for Madara’s anger.
The trivial Land of Lightning and Kumogakure—he should’ve crushed them, like he did Iwagakure early on!
How could such an accident occur?
"I, I didn’t expect..."
Hashirama was also upset. He’d tried his hardest to restrain Tobirama and ensure other nations and villages’ interests and autonomy.
He didn’t expect they’d still dare proactively attack the Fire Nation Daimyo’s residence!
Mutual love and understanding between people were hard enough—between nations, even harder!
If Kumogakure dared attack the Daimyo’s residence today, what would they dare attack tomorrow?
Hashirama didn’t even dare think further!
"Hmph! I told you, your outdated love and understanding theory doesn’t work at all!"
"..."
Slapped by reality, Hashirama was speechless, unable to refute Madara.
"Enough. I know it’s not your fault, and I won’t blame you."
"Good! Madara, relax, I’ll definitely give you an answer!"
"No need for you to give me an answer. Hashirama, I have business outside. We’ll talk when I return!" Madara waved, eyes filled with killing intent, preparing to protect his brother.
"Madara, you..." Hashirama guessed something and quickly asked.
"You going to stop me?"
"No, you’re going to the Land of Lightning, right?"
"Correct."
"I’M COMING WITH YOU!!!"