Naruto: Starting with Tsunade

Chapter 256 The Spying from Uchiha Madara

Seeing Asakura get defeated by an Uchiha who was several years younger than him, the Senju clan elders on the stage lost face and their expressions were quite unpleasant.

"Click click click..."

Accompanied by the sound of rocks crumbling, Asakura emerged from the sunken wall, looking somewhat disheveled.

He didn't understand how the kid's speed had suddenly become so fast.

Did they hold back from the beginning?

No, that's impossible.

If he held back, then this kid's strength is simply too exaggerated.

Confused, Asakura looked at Aokiji and was suddenly startled: "W-this is...?"

On the other side, the Uchiha clan leader in the stands saw Aokiji covered in steam and suddenly realized, "So that's how it is... Aokiji is much smarter than I thought."

Fugaku looked puzzled when he heard his clan head praising Aokiji.

The Uchiha clan leader raised his chin: "Did you see the water vapor emanating from Aokiji's body?"

Fugaku's gaze was fixed on Aokiji.

The Uchiha clan leader explained, "This is Aokiji's new bloodline limit ability."

Fugaku still vividly remembers being instantly defeated by Aokiji using this ability last time: "If I remember correctly, this should be Aokiji's bloodline limit called Boil Release, which seems to have been developed through the Five-Tails."

The Uchiha clan leader's eyes turned red as he activated his Sharingan. Looking at Aokiji, who was emitting steam, he explained, "Yes, look at the steam coming out of his body. This steam can activate the body, somewhat similar to the Lightning Release Armor of Kumogakure, which greatly increases speed."

Fugaku understood: "So, Aokiji was able to unleash that attack because he was amplified by the steam armor?"

The Uchiha clan head nodded and said, "That's one of the reasons."

Fugaku asked in surprise, "Is there some other reason?"

"Yes, what made Aokiji truly clever was the starting stance of his initial Fireball Jutsu."

"The Great Fireball Technique?"

"When the Fireball Technique hits the water wall, it will release a large amount of water vapor, making it impossible to see clearly."

"Aokiji used this cover to activate his steam armor, which to outsiders appeared to be nothing more than ordinary water vapor."

"Unbeknownst to them, this was steam generated when Aokiji entered the state of the steam armor. By the time they realized it, Aokiji had already completed the entire process from entering the steam armor to launching the attack."

After listening to the clan chief's reasoned analysis, Fugaku looked at Aokiji with admiration and longing in his eyes.

"By skillfully utilizing the unique characteristics of various ninjutsu, Aokiji is a truly outstanding ninja." The Uchiha clan leader said with satisfaction, "In a few more years, I can retire in peace."

Huh?

Upon hearing this, Fugaku looked at him with surprise, and not only him, but the other Uchiha members nearby also looked at him with great astonishment.

Although the clan chief did not say it explicitly, his meaning was quite clear.

Uchiha Aokiji is the next clan leader.

Aokiji certainly deserves this honor in terms of talent and strength, and more importantly, he is a formidable person who even managed to date the granddaughter of the First Hokage.

The problem is that Aokiji doesn't have the Sharingan, which is a flaw that can't be made up for no matter what.

This is not only a symbol of strength, but also a symbol of status.

When the Uchiha clan was first established, there was never a clansman without the Sharingan who could serve as the clan leader. Even someone as talented as Aokiji could not break this rule.

The Uchiha clan leader glanced at everyone but didn't answer. Time would give them the answer.

When Aokiji finally reveals his full potential, it will surely cause a sensation within the Uchiha clan. To possess three different bloodline limits in one person, plus the power of a tailed beast, is an extraordinary talent.

Just as all the Uchiha members were focused on the possibility of Aokiji becoming the new Uchiha clan leader, one Uchiha member stood out from the others. He was completely absorbed, his eyes fixed on Aokiji, who was steaming on the field.

His true identity is somewhat different from that of ordinary Uchiha members.

He was subjected to a ninjutsu called "mind manipulation" by the Uchiha.

Its principle is somewhat similar to the "Mind Control Sand" technique of Sunagakure, but this ninjutsu is more covert and can safely carry out long-term espionage activities.

On the field, Asakura already understood what was going on: "If I'm not mistaken, this is the power you gained by controlling the Tailed Beasts."

He already knew all the information about Aokiji.

"I'm sorry, I just acquired this bloodline limit, and I'm still a bit rusty in some areas. I inevitably went a little too far just now."

Aokiji's words were full of provocation. Unlike last time, this time his provocation had an effect. Asakura was somewhat angered and snorted coldly:

"I've already witnessed your Boil Release ability. Now it's time for you to use your most proficient Ice Release and show me."

Aokiji shook his head.

Upon seeing this, Asakura was taken aback, wondering what was wrong with the other person, but the next sentence made even the most composed person like him unable to sit still.

"I don't need Ice Release to deal with someone like you."

The tone was blatantly contemptuous, spoken in a voice that was neither too loud nor too soft, just enough to reach the ears of everyone present.

The Uchiha clan, who revered strength, naturally found this very appealing.

This arrogant attitude is exactly what the Uchiha clan likes.

As a member of the Uchiha clan, one should display this kind of domineering and arrogant attitude.

Meanwhile, the Senju clan members were extremely displeased. Aokiji was far too arrogant and disrespectful, and they needed to be taught a lesson.

One of the clansmen said sarcastically, "Tsunade, you've found a good man, haven't you?"

Tsunade lowered her head silently, thinking to herself, "Aokiji, you were a bit too arrogant just now."

But then I thought about it again, and it seemed that Aokiji was being so aggressive for my sake.

What woman would refuse her partner's burst of male hormones in a place like this?

Upon realizing this, Tsunade immediately expressed her love for it.

At this moment, Asakura, as the representative of the Senju clan, naturally had to say something: "Kid, aren't you being a little too impetuous?"

Aokiji pointed at the other person's nose and retorted, "If you're not young and impetuous, what kind of young person are you?"

Since this group of people opposed him and Tsunade, Aokiji gave them no face and naturally buried himself in their hands.

He was cowardly in the past because he lacked strength, but now that he has strength, he's not a coward at all.

Asakura was furious, his face dark with anger, especially since what the other party said made a lot of sense.

This brat is not only incredibly strong, but also has a sharp tongue.

The only way to teach this arrogant Uchiha brat a lesson about the power of the Senju clan is to use force.

"Kid, you said you looked down on me and didn't want to use Ice Release, huh? Fine, let's see how long you can hold out."

Water Release counters Fire Release, so he kept using his elemental advantage to see how long the other could be so arrogant.

Asakura pushed his palms out, bent his arms and brought his palms together, water surged around his body, swirling upwards to form a waterspout.

With this loud shout, the water jet burst open and surged forth like a flood bursting its banks.

"Water Release·Water Crush Wave."

For a fleeting moment, faced with the surging waves, Aokiji considered using Ice Age to freeze them and create a home-field advantage.

However, considering that the other party may still have some trump cards up their sleeve, it's best to hold back for now.

Tsunade had told herself that the person in front of her seemed to be a successful subject of that experiment, capable of using Wood Release, but she didn't know how good he was or whether he could compare to Yamato.

While it might seem cool to freeze the tides by recklessly unleashing Ice Age, it actually consumes a lot of chakra. It would be better to play it safe and proceed cautiously.

In the blink of an eye, Aokiji had already formed a preliminary idea.

(End of this chapter)