In the Sand Village, the clones are everywhere, and the Arkham game begins

Chapter 420: Duel with the First Hokage
"One share? One person?"

Qingshui tilted his head and asked the perception ninja behind him.

This guy has red hair similar to Scorpion and is the best sensory ninja in the team.

"Yes."

"How strong?"

"Almost as good as you, and gives me the feeling that he is much stronger than Ichibi."

About the same as me?
Only a few seconds passed and Qingshui also sensed it.

To date, the range of his transparent world perception has reached more than three thousand meters.

More than three thousand meters away, a tall man wearing old-style red Warring States armor and with long hair was running towards here with his hands behind his back in a typical ninja running posture.

"You wait here. Once a fight occurs, wait for my signal."

Qingshui gave instructions, his eyes moved slightly, and his body disappeared in an instant.

Soon, Hashirama Senju stopped and looked at the young man in front of him.

He was a few centimeters shorter than himself, about 1.80 meters tall, wearing a tight black combat suit. He had a strong aura, and the amount of chakra in his body was about 40% to 50% of what he had at his peak. There was a strong sense of vigilance in the look he gave him.

"Oh~ You must be Shimizu from the Sand Village, right? I'm Hashirama Senju from Konoha, and I came here to talk to you."

Senju Hashirama put his hands on his hips, a simple and honest smile appeared on his cracked face, and he spoke loudly.

"The Impure World Reincarnation Technique? I didn't expect that Konoha would once again unseal this evil technique of summoning the dead. The dead should not disturb the living world anymore. Even if you have left behind blood and heritage, that is the business of future generations."

Shimizu held the hilt of the Kusanagi sword at his waist with one hand, also looking closely at the God of Ninja.

Although he is a body of reincarnation, he has a handsome face, a deep voice, and a dignified manner, giving people the impression that he is a guy who can convince others just by looking at him.

The premise is to ignore the silly smile on his face.

"You are right. I think so too. Tobirama's ninjutsu is really not that good."

Senju Hashirama nodded seriously at Shimizu and scolded his brother.

"But you were still resurrected by the Impure World Reincarnation and came here. Tell me, you don't look like you want to fight me. What do you want to talk about?"

Shimizu looked at the expression on Senju Hashirama's face and spoke.

He was somewhat unsure of the First Hokage's strength.

But judging from the amount of chakra he sensed and the Wood Release technique he used just now, it would be very difficult to deal with if a real fight broke out.

As for the specific details, it depends on your practice.

"Well... I want to ask, how can we end this war? I also want to ask, what is your view on war and peace? I heard about what happened to you in the Sand Village. I feel that you are just like me in the past. You want to do something and make a change. Your Sand Village was developing well before this war started. Why don't you continue?"

"First Hokage, you are wrong."

Shimizu shook his head at Senju Hashirama.

“Perhaps in the first two wars, Sand Village was one of the instigators, but Sand Village also paid a due price for it, and countless people died. However, this time, the one who provoked the war was you, Konoha, the Daimyo of your Land of Fire.

We also want peace because we are also developing, but Konoha sent ninjas to interfere in the internal affairs of our Wind Country, disrupt the development of the Sand Village, and try to provoke a war.

The reason is simply that we, the Sunagakure, developed too quickly and smoothly under the new system, which made the overlords and beneficiaries of the old system, namely the Daimyo of Konoha and the Land of Fire, feel threatened and deliberately suppress them. "

Shimizu looked at Senju Hashirama and said with a very serious expression.

In his words, Sunagakure was a pure and innocent victim, and all the faults lay with Konoha and the Daimyo.

As for the numerous games between Sand Village, the Daimyo of Wind Country, and Konoha before this, there is no need to tell Hashirama Senju about them.

Anyway, what he just said is indeed correct.

Senju Hashirama tilted his head and scratched it.

"It seems like that. So how do you think this matter should be resolved? What should we do to put an end to this war immediately?"

Senju Hashirama asked very sincerely.

"I'm afraid it's difficult. This war was started by your Konoha. When and how it should end is up to us, the Sand Village, to decide.

In the three Ninja World Wars, too many of our people died. Your Third Hokage died at my hands, and my father, my teacher's son and daughter-in-law, and my best friend's parents all died at the hands of Konoha ninjas.

We have accumulated too much hatred. Once it explodes, it will not be quelled unless we fight to the death and one side is unable to fight again."

Senju Hashirama scratched his ears and cheeks.

There is no right or wrong in the world of ninjas; the only hard truth is strength.

But this ninja god who was once almost invincible in the world and the only one who could barely compete with Uchiha Madara, not only has the greatest reason, but also knows how to distinguish right from wrong.

"The Senju and Uchiha tribes fought for countless years, and countless relatives of ours died in the war. However, with the efforts of Madara and I, the two tribes finally shook hands and made peace, and established Konoha. Why can't we..."

"What about Uchiha Madara? Didn't he die in your hands in the end?"

Senju Hashirama lowered his head.

Killing his best friend with his own hands was a thorn in his heart.

"That's because Madara defected and posed a threat to the village..."

"Then why did Uchiha Madara defect? Were you and Senju Tobirama targeting him? Or did he foresee the failure of the ninja village system and that Uchiha would not have a good ending in Konoha, so he wanted to find a new way out?"

Shimizu looked into Senju Hashirama's eyes and retorted:
"If that's the case, decades later, we'll see that Uchiha Madara was right. The wars of the ninja village system did not bring peace. Just a few decades after your death, three wars broke out that swept the ninja world. Your younger brother and disciples, who were your successors, died. Even your grandson died in the war, and your granddaughter was crippled by the war.

The only advantage of the ninja village system is that young children can live to be a little older and have some ability to protect themselves before going to the battlefield. It's a pity that now, Konoha has begun sending students from ninja schools to the battlefield to serve as cannon fodder.

Senju Hashirama, the Konoha you founded is doomed to fail. It is just a stopgap measure chosen by you, the leaders in an era of drastic changes, when facing the way out for the future. It is just a transition to a new era. Because it has not undergone fundamental changes compared to the past Warring States period. "

Senju Hashirama put his hands on his hips helplessly.

"Tobirama...he did say some gossip about Madara and he didn't like Uchiha very much, but he is also tolerant. Look at the Uchiha now, aren't they doing well? I also heard that the current clan leader is an outstanding junior named Fugaku..."

"That's because the current Konoha rulers won't tell you how their previous generation suppressed the Uchiha clan. When your brother was alive, he was always laying mines for the Uchiha clan. If there had been no war, how many years do you think the Uchiha clan could have existed?
Unless the contradiction is completely resolved, no matter how you cover it up or divert it, it is just like covering your ears and stealing the bell. It is still there. If you don’t solve it, it will solve you. "

Shimizu taunted.

"Hey... is it really not making sense?"

"Of course I can. If Konoha can cede land and pay compensation, and severely punish the murderer who started this war, I will lead the Sand Village to withdraw. We can't let so many people die for nothing."

Senju Hashirama sighed again.

"It seems that we have to do the same thing as we did when we persuaded Madara. We have to take action."

"Why, are you going to kill me just like you killed Madara before, for a Konoha that not only failed to protect its children and friends, but also actively provoked a war?"

“The purpose of my establishing the village is indeed to protect my companions and children, and to maintain peace. Even if it is my brothers, friends, or even my descendants, if they dare to destroy all this, I will never let them go.

Maybe in the days after my death, many things have gradually deteriorated, but now that I have come back, I will still protect the things I once wanted to protect until everything is settled, and then I will return to the pure land. That is why I will not kill you, but treat you like I did to Madara. After defeating you, I will invite you to join me.

After all, you are the leader of this generation, and everything that follows will depend on you.

I'm sorry, it's not my intention to interfere with the world, but there are many things I can't let go of, and this is the best solution I can think of."

Senju Hashirama clasped his hands together and formed a seal, speaking in a low voice.

Huge trees several meters thick rose from the ground and coiled towards the clear water like tentacles.

"Wooden Release: The birth of the tree world!"

"Breathing of Li·Form 5·Wind and Thunder Storm."

High-temperature plasma sword energy burst out instantly, cutting through the giant trees near the clear water and burning them into charcoal.

After just a few seconds, the charred char quickly fell off and was covered by new forest.

"That depends on whether you still have the strength now, First Hokage. Since you don't want to kill me, after I seal you and defeat Konoha, I will leave a place for the dying Senju clan in the new world."

The sealed scroll was opened, and seven puppets of different shapes were released one by one.

Among the two new puppets, one is Big Ivan No. 2, the same model as Big Ivan, and the other is Blue Jerboa No. 2.

Because Qingshui's puppets have already formed a system, there are currently no points that need to be supplemented, and all that needs to be done is to strengthen the old system.

Among the two new puppets, none of them was transformed into a magical weapon like Big Ivan, but among the old puppets, except for Big Ivan, the fat man had been transformed into a magical weapon.

"Wood Release that can absorb chakra is also very powerful on the physical level. Wood Release is really a very comprehensive bloodline. But what should you do when facing non-chakra attacks?"

As wood chips flew everywhere, Qingshui watched the fat man standing in front of him smash a huge tree with one punch and hooked his finger.

The two blue jerboas immediately opened their launch bays under the cover of several other puppets and fired one freezing bomb after another.

In an instant, large tracts of forest were covered with solid ice, turning into exquisite ice sculptures that looked like works of art.

The strategic value of this thing in the Sand Village has risen to a level that is slightly higher than the detonating tag.

Because unlike detonating talismans, freezing bombs do not require elite ninjas who are good at sealing and fire escape to make them. All you need is a puppet-like automatic production line and a few specially trained workers to produce them continuously. The production cost has reached a level lower than that of detonating talismans.

Shimizu's family even has a fully automated production line that he built himself, which fills up an entire warehouse, not to mention the reserves in the Sand Village.

Clean water can be wasted as much as you want.

"Is this the special ninja tool that is similar to ice escape but has no trace of chakra? And those shells are far more powerful than detonating tags. It seems that the wars of this generation have become different from those in our time."

Senju Hashirama watched as Shimizu easily blocked his Wood Release with a move, and then the puppets he released also showed some surprise, and then they took action and started to fight for real.

He was certain that the young man in front of him was indeed very strong and would not be easily killed by him, so he could use his real skills to deal with him.

"Wood Release: The Flower and Tree Realm is coming!"

Trees thicker than before rose from the ground, and the size of the forest expanded further as flower buds bloomed.

The original ice sculpture forest was crushed into pieces. Qingshui looked up and felt as if he was surrounded by endless trees, as if he was fighting against nature.

If it was Sarutobi Hiruzen or the Third Tsuchikage, a top Kage-level warrior, they might only be able to hold on for a short period of time in this situation, and would ultimately be doomed to failure.

Unfortunately, Qingshui is not.

"Senju Hashirama, you look sincere and honest, but I didn't expect you to be so shady. This pollen poison with intoxicating function is quite effective!"

He slowly blocked the attack with the help of several puppets, stretched out his hand and used the fine extraction technique to take out the pollen in his body, then equipped himself with Big Ivan and activated the air circulation system.

"Um... this jutsu was developed with the help of Tobirama."

Senju Hashirama scratched his head and then saw extremely terrifying lightning erupting from Shimizu's position in front of him.

"Bosart's Thunder."

The surging thunder emanated from Qingshui's hands and madly tilted toward the surroundings, as if the god of thunder had descended to the earth.

"With the blessing of the Five Thunders Orthodox Method of the Heavenly Master's Mansion, the power of this magic is several times greater than before."

Looking at the cleared tree field around him, Qingshui took a step forward and made a sword finger with his left hand.

"Zhen Zixiao."

The Thunder of Bossat grew stronger and stronger, condensing into a beam, emitting a dazzling light, and attacked Senju Hashirama.

(End of this chapter)