Naruto: Starting with Tsunade

Chapter 258 Ice Age VS Tree World Arrival

Asakura climbed out of the wall again, only to find, to his dismay, that he had been knocked into the same place again.

Aokiji's lips curled into a mocking smile: "Looks like it really is a coincidence, don't you think?"

"You stole Lady Tsunade's superhuman strength technique?"

Asakura frowned; he shared the same views as his clansmen.

"I'd like to, but she's unwilling to teach me," Aokiji shrugged.

If he were to fuse the Bloodline Limit One one day, Boil Release would be rendered obsolete, and then he would no longer be able to use his incredibly powerful strength.

"Want to know why I was able to withstand your superhuman strength?"

Seeing the curious looks directed at him, Aokiji asked the question.

"What?"

Aokiji said cheekily, "I'm not telling you."

Asakura: ...

"Alright, enough of the nonsense. After this battle, I have a date with Tsunade. I don't have time to waste with a grown man like you."

Aokiji composed himself solemnly, quickly forming hand seals, gathering chakra in his mouth, transforming it into fire attribute, and spitting out a fireball that exploded on the ground like a wave of flames and heat.

Huh?

The family and friends in the stands were slightly surprised to see Aokiji use this move, as it wasn't a fire-style ninjutsu passed down in his clan.

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However, they didn't take it too seriously. The Uchiha clan is an extremely skilled ninja clan when it comes to fire-style techniques, so it's normal for Aokiji to develop his own unique fire-style techniques.

They just didn't understand why Aokiji was still using fire-style ninjutsu. Didn't he know that his opponent was a ninja proficient in water-style ninjutsu?

Using fire-style ninjutsu is like throwing a stone into the ocean; the effect is negligible.

The proper course of action would have been to quickly use his signature Ice Release technique to defeat Asakura and restore honor to the Uchiha clan.

Fire Release: Head Carving

Asakura frowned. Another fire-style ninjutsu?

It seems he was underestimated.

They actually dared to try to harm him in the same way.

He quickly formed hand seals and used Water Release ninjutsu to counterattack.

With their strengths roughly equal, Fire Release was no match for Water Release, and Water Release: Water Rush Wave and Fire Release: Head Hardening quickly determined the victor.

The fire waves were hit by the tide and could even be attacked.

Aokiji leaped away, dodging the oncoming tide. The moment he landed, Asakura seized the opportunity, quickly formed hand seals, and shot a high-pressure water gun from his mouth.

Unexpectedly, despite his attempt to block the attack, Aokiji was still violently propelled by the powerful water gun, crashing into the wall and causing a laceration before finally giving up.

Asakura clapped his hands together, clasped them together, and formed a hand seal resembling the character "巳".

Aokiji emerged from the wall of the cave, its skin showing signs of cracking, but these cracks were quickly repaired.

Ice Release: Ice Armor

Aokiji clicked his tongue.

That's amazing water-style technique. If he hadn't wrapped his body in ice armor beforehand, he probably wouldn't be feeling so good right now.

Just as he was wondering what was going on, he suddenly realized something was wrong. Tender shoots had sprouted around his feet, and these shoots were multiplying and growing at a speed visible to the naked eye.

Upon seeing this, some members of the Uchiha group stood up excitedly.

No, that's impossible!

This is Wood Release.

When did the Senju clan produce a Wood Release ninja again?

The village had been conducting Wood Release experiments, but the Uchiha clan was kept completely in the dark.

Seeing the Uchiha's reaction, the Senju clan members couldn't help but laugh.

They were waiting for these people's surprised reactions. Now that Asakura has adapted to Wood Release, it will soon be used in war, so there's no need to hide it anymore. It's a good opportunity to dampen the Uchiha's arrogance, otherwise they'll keep thinking that the Senju clan has no more Wood Release.

"Wood Release: Descent of the Number Worlds".

With this low roar, gnarled vines sprang up from the ground and grew larger, thicker, and longer at a visible speed.

Seeing Asakura successfully unleash this move, some members of the Senju clan had tears welling up in their eyes, as if they were seeing the glory of following Hashirama Senju back then.

The power and range of this Wood Release: Advent of a World of Trees technique are incomparable to those of Hashirama Senju. However, since it is named after Wood Release: Advent of a World of Trees, even if it is not as luxurious as the version of Hashirama Senju, the poor man's version is enough to deal with this brat from the Uchiha clan.

So what if you possess both Ice Release and Boil Release bloodline limits?

It's nothing but fancy stuff; it's all insignificant compared to the Wood Release bloodline limit.

The vines, reflected in the blue pheasant's pupils, writhed wildly, and an extraordinary vitality could be sensed from the tree.

"Is this the legendary Wood Release? In that case, I, Uchiha Aokiji, will give it my all from now on."

Aokiji's eyes sharpened, his expression turned cold, and he immediately activated his second immortal state, turning half of his body black.

He raised his arms, his palms hovering in the air for a moment, then gathered his strength and formed hand seals with lightning speed. He bent his knees, separated his hands, and pressed his right palm down hard on the ground in the same way.

"call……"

With a sound like a leisurely sigh, a wisp of white smoke flowed from the blue pheasant's mouth, drifting away in a misty haze.

Asakura uses chakra as the source of his life. He pours a huge amount of chakra into the ground, and countless vines grow from the ground, twisting and dancing wildly.

Vines come from all directions, and if you hesitate even slightly, you will be caught by them and unable to move. The normal course of action is to use the Body Flicker Technique to avoid them in time, or to use the Substitution Technique to replace your body.

However, Aokiji completely ignored this very simple truth with an unmoved attitude.

"Ice Release: Ice Age"

With that low roar, Aokiji's body erupted with a burst of cold energy, instantly enveloping the circular arena in a snowy mist. Even with God's-eye view, the audience in the stands could not see clearly until the mist slowly dissipated, revealing the scene inside the arena.

The snow-covered landscape, a world of ice and snow, is an apt description.

Seeing the vines on the ground frozen into ice sculptures, the members of the Senju clan in the stands stared in disbelief.

impossible.

The Tree World Descent was frozen by a mere Ice Release technique, its movements restricted.

Although this is related to the fact that the user of Wood Release cannot perfectly utilize Wood Release, it is enough to reflect the extent of Aokiji's mastery of Ice Release ninjutsu.

As for Ice Release being inferior to Wood Release, that's impossible, and they won't admit it. So they can only desperately try to shift the blame onto Asakura.

"I never expected him to be so powerful. This is the first time I've ever seen Aokiji go all out."

Fugaku stared intently at the man standing on the ice, clenching his fists tightly, and vowed, "One day, I will catch up with him and defeat him."

The Uchiha clan leader gave Fugaku a meaningful look, kept his mouth shut, and didn't say anything. He didn't want to dampen Fugaku's enthusiasm.

When it comes to ninja talent, even within the Uchiha clan, which is known for producing geniuses, Fugaku's talent was outstanding. If it weren't for Aokiji, Fugaku would probably have been a perfect successor to the clan head.

Fugaku, who always aimed to become the clan leader and the strongest ninja in the clan, was simply unlucky and tragic, encountering Aokiji, a goal he could never catch up to until his death.

"Is this Wood Release? It doesn't seem like much." Aokiji said casually, but in reality, he wasn't at all relaxed.

If he hadn't used Fire Release: Hardworking Head and Water Release: Water Bubble to create a large amount of water vapor floating around him, it would have been difficult for him to freeze Wood Release: Advent of the World of Trees.

Of course, it's not that Aokiji has become so prescient; it's just a habit he's developed. He likes to dig a hole first, and if it's useful, he'll dig it out directly. Judging from the results, the effect is quite satisfactory.

His prized Wood Release technique was frozen by his own Ice Release: Ice Age. That should be enough to intimidate those old men above.

Thinking of all this, Aokiji couldn't help but look towards the stands, casting a provocative glance as if to say: Am I qualified to be with Tsunade?

Senju clan members, sensing the provocative gaze, turned to Tsunade: "Is this brat always this arrogant when he's with you?"

Although she disliked Aokiji to some extent, she had to admit that Aokiji was indeed very strong, and she couldn't help but want to learn more about him through Tsunade.

Tsunade explained, "He's not usually like this."

"Do you always say sweet nothings?"

Tsunade thought about how Aokiji usually treated her, and in a way, that was the case, so she nodded in agreement.

A clansman sighed, "Tsunade, don't blame us for stopping you from being with him. We're doing this for your own good."

"Based on our years of experience, I think this kid isn't with you because he likes you, but because he wants to use your status as the granddaughter of the First Hokage to become Hokage."

"No, you've misunderstood Aokiji. He's not interested in becoming Hokage." Tsunade defended her boyfriend: "He even wants to help me become Hokage."

"Oh? He really said that."

Some clansmen were stunned. Such a good thing? Are these still members of the Uchiha clan?

Seeing that her clansmen's attitude had softened, Tsunade was about to say a few more words in favor of Aokiji.

Immediately, a member of the clan came to their senses and said, "Tsunade, don't lie to me. I was almost fooled by your words, let alone a naive child like you."

Tsunade pouted and said, "I'm not little anymore, I'm quite old!"

"You'll always be small in our eyes."

Tsunade was at a loss for words: "In short, Aokiji really doesn't want to be Hokage."

"Hmph, saying that is as ridiculous as some people saying I have no interest in money and that I've never touched money."

Tsunade:……

"Tsunade, let me tell you, the Uchiha clan are all people obsessed with power. You won't find happiness with him."

"But as far as I know, Aokiji isn't really thinking about power."

Some clansmen were ridiculed, asking, "If an Uchiha doesn't crave power, is he still an Uchiha?"

Is this a joke?

"Oh~ So you're telling me Aokiji doesn't crave power, then what does he crave?"

He longed for apricots...

(End of this chapter)