Uchiha: Starting as Tobirama's Jinchuriki

He will eventually meet up with Asuma and Nohara Rin. At that time, Kaku will not give Aomizu another chance to escape!

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In the pine forest.

Asuma and Nohara Rin were panting heavily. The tension and running had exhausted them. Sweat mixed with blood streamed down their faces, making them look extremely disheveled.

Before they could even rest in the pine forest for a moment, Qing Shui rushed over carrying Tsunade, frowning and muttering softly, "This is troublesome. The enemy is faster than I thought..."

"At this speed, we cannot shake off the enemy."

Tsunade shifted in Aoshui's arms and gently patted his arm, signaling him to put her down.

"Aozumi is right. The enemy is Kakuzu, the strongest bounty hunter in the ninja world, known as the Immortal Ninja. Legend has it that he possesses the strength of a village's Kage and has lived from the Warring States period to the present. He is an exceptionally powerful and mysterious ninja..."

Tsunade seemed to have recovered somewhat, and said in a deep voice with her lips pursed, "Asuma, Rin, although your speed is considered top-notch among genin, it's still too slow to deal with an enemy like this."

"Qingshui, you take Asma and Lin and run first. I'll try to summon slugs to hold him off!"

Tsunade stood up unsteadily, but in Aoshizu's Sharingan, her chakra was extremely disordered, and she did not have the conditions to use her superhuman strength as usual.

Superhuman strength requires precise chakra control.

Furthermore, even if Kakuzu could summon slugs, all he needed to do was get the blood in front of Tsunade, and the battle would be over…

Tsunade actually understood this principle as well.

But what can be done?

Even with Qing Shui's exceptional talent, he couldn't withstand an old monster at the Shadow level...

Asuma and Rin Nohara, needless to say, are pure burdens.

Nohara Rin looked at Tsunade with concern. As a medical ninja, she already understood that Tsunade suffered from a serious mental illness and was not supportive of fighting at all.

Asuma looked at Tsunade with concern.

Tsunade forced a smile, and was about to say something to Aoshui, who was frowning, when her pupils suddenly dilated!

Then, Aoshiki slowly used Muramasa to cut his finger and placed the blood-stained finger in front of Tsunade!

Staring at that crimson stain, Tsunade felt breathless once again, her whole body trembling.

Asuma stared at Aoshui in disbelief, while Nohara Rin also wore a shocked expression.

What is this doing?

Qingshui slowly shook his head and sighed deeply: "In this state, sending Tsunade to fight Kakuzu is just sending her to her death, isn't it?"

Asma was stunned for a moment, then nodded heavily after he understood.

Qingshui is right, but…

But there's still a pressing problem that needs to be solved!

What should we do in this situation?

Tsunade is unable to fight, Aozu is no match for Kakuzu, and he and Rin Nohara are two burdens...

Are we just going to wait to die like this?

Right now!

At the edge of the pine forest, a huge fire broke out, and the flames seemed to set the dark clouds in the sky ablaze!

Asma's pupils contracted sharply, and he murmured, "He's catching up, he's started setting the forest on fire!"

Qing Shui, however, laughed, as if he had figured something out. He beckoned everyone to come closer and slowly said:

"The situation is simple now. Asuma, Rin, and Tsunade-sensei, one of us must stay behind as bait to buy time for the others as much as possible."

"Otherwise, we'll all die here."

"So, now there's only one last question: who will be this person?"

Qingshui glanced at his companions present.

Nohara Rin was at a loss. Putting aside whether she herself had the courage, what could she possibly do?

Asma is the same; he is willing to cover the retreat for Qingshui, but the question is, will his rearguard action have any meaning or value?

Tsunade fell silent; the blood from Aozuki's fingertips was enough to shatter her fighting spirit...

"Asuma, Rin, Tsunade-sensei, this choice can only be me, there's no need to argue..."

Qing Shui even laughed and slowly said, "Today, I will put the Will of Fire into practice!"

Asuma hurriedly shouted, "Qingshui, this is too dangerous! There must be another way!"

Asuma's voice abruptly stopped when Qingshui's gaze swept over.

What solutions could he possibly come up with?

Should we stay with Qingshui? That's certainly a viable option...

However, when Asuma and Qingshui's clear eyes met, his hands trembled slightly, and saliva rapidly secreted from his mouth, thick and sticky like glue, sealing his lips and teeth.

I can't explain it...

Asuma roared inwardly: "Say it and stay with Qingshui!"

But I just can't say it!

Asma's mind was in complete chaos, and he hated his own cowardice, when he saw that Qingshui had already stood up.

Asuma looked up at Qingshui, staring blankly at his resolute yet handsome profile, momentarily stunned.

"No, Qingshui, I want to stay with you!" Asuma suddenly stood up, seemingly out of control, and roared at the top of his lungs.

Qing Shui's gaze instantly turned stern as he stared at Asuma:

"Asuma, first examine yourself, then calmly understand yourself. If you continue like this, you will only put your comrades in danger!"

"Given your current abilities and age, there's no rush to do such things; that moment will come eventually..."

"Until then, I'll spare your life, and remember your promise to me!"

Qingshui's words seemed to possess an invisible power, instantly freezing Asuma in place:

"If I don't come back, Asuma, then you must remain in hiding and continue to observe, find those ninjas who truly have the Will of Fire in their hearts, and make yourself and them people who can be entrusted with and who can build a new era!"

Asuma's tears burst forth, filling his eyes, but he tried his best to keep them wide open, just to see Qingshui's figure!

[From your lane opponent, Sarutobi Asuma: You have gained the Unbreakable Bond (Asuma)!]

[An Unbreakable Bond (Asuma): Your actions deeply moved Sarutobi Asuma, forging a unique bond between you in the Naruto world. When he considers matters concerning you, he becomes unusually biased towards you.]

Qingshui wiped the blood from his fingertips, turned to Tsunade, and said with a smile, "Tsunade-sensei, you should drink less alcohol and more chicken soup in the future. Take good care of your health. If it's convenient, could you please look after Shisui for me? He's still very young."

"Oh, and please remember to help Asuma; he is the true inheritor of the Will of Fire..."

Tsunade remained motionless, staring intently at Aoshimizu, as if trying to etch this scene into her heart!

[Sensing Tsunade's strong feelings of cherishing her host, she has been bound as a target!]

[Sensing that Nohara Rin has developed a strong sense of affection for her host, she has been bound as a target for confrontation!]

"Alright, that's all I have to say!"

Aokiji's smile vanished. He abruptly waved his hand and shouted in a deep voice to the members of Tsunade's team, "Don't turn around, run!"

Asuma gritted his teeth and stood up. Nohara Rin and Tsunade watched Aoshui's retreating figure, and it seemed as if a piece of their hearts was empty. But Aoshui's words lingered in their ears, urging them to run away.

Qingshui has already made a tremendous sacrifice. If hesitant and wasting this precious opportunity, he would be guilty of a capital offense!

The forest fire raged fiercely, and Kakuzu's chakra gradually approached Aozu's location.

Finally, Tobirama Senju, who had remained silent all along, spoke: "Seisui, you..."

"Tobirama, I forgot to add the word 'kid,' it sounds rather strange to me."

Aozu slowly drew his Muramasa, looking at Kakuzu's figure faintly visible in the firelight, and interrupted Tobirama Senju with a smile: "What, was what I said wrong just now?"

"You, the zero-point Fire Will player, are going to teach me, the perfect scorer?"

Tobirama Senju was silent for a moment, then laughed: "No, you truly deserve a perfect score today..."

"As a reward, I can lend you my power!"

Chapter 83 Seisui: Tobirama, I don't want to use your power!

"No, I don't need it..."

Aokiji smiled faintly as he declined Tobirama Senju's suggestion, his teasing tone tinged with a hint of firmness as he earnestly stated:

"My rearguard action was for the Will of Fire. If I were to borrow your power, wouldn't everything I just said have been empty boasting?"

"Let me experience what it feels like to truly put into practice the Will of Fire, which sacrifices itself for its comrades..."

"Even if it means risking my life, I'm willing to accept it."

Tobirama Senju frowned; he hadn't expected Aokiji to reject his power...

And why is this child starting to talk nonsense?

What's with all this talk about dying? It's so unlucky...

"Tobirama, do you think that if I really died, Tsunade-sensei's hemophobia would be cured?"

"Asuma's Will of Fire might burn brightly because of my death, making him a great Hokage..."

Aoshui casually joked about himself, but Tobirama Senju's brows were already furrowed, and he thought to himself, "Damn Uchiha Izuna, his chakra is affecting Aoshui!"

"Otherwise, Qing Shui would never have refused my power, instead of getting stuck on this useless, pointless issue like an Uchiha..."

"The Will of Fire is flexible; it seems I need to find an opportunity to teach Qing Shui how to adapt..."

"When the crucial moment comes, even if this kid doesn't want my power, I'll find a way to force it into him!"

After Kakuzu appeared.

Tobirama Senju remained silent, meticulously observing Aoshui's every move amidst this unexpected turn of events. Only in moments of crisis can one truly discern a person's character.

Up until now, Aokiji has been extremely satisfied with Tobirama Senju, and the words Aokiji said to Asuma before parting made the Second Hokage, who was usually stoic, grin from ear to ear.

Who does Qingshui resemble?