Mizukage's Pokémon Ninja Scroll

Chapter 361 Protective Excavation

However, back then, everyone in the ninja world thought that Konoha would press on and continue to attack other countries.

However, a significant rebellion broke out within Konoha itself.

Although, according to Kusafuji's understanding, the rebellion was easily suppressed by the First Hokage, Madara Uchiha, Konoha has never launched an attack on other countries since then.

Instead, other nations gradually formed alliances to fight against Konoha, and the war has continued to this day.

However, given Kusakabe's position, he could not possibly know the details of the rebellion at that time.

All that is known is that after the rebellion was quelled.

Tobirama Senju, originally the second-in-command of Konoha, was officially listed as a rogue ninja.

"Wait a minute? Tobirama Senju? You mean that after Madara Uchiha defeated Hashirama Senju, Tobirama Senju and the Senju clan actually joined the Uchiha clan and co-founded Konoha with them? Tobirama Senju was the second most important person in Konoha?"

Faced with a series of questions from Tachibana Kenkawa, even Kusatsuki, who was under the control of the illusion, was somewhat stumped.

However, he still answered with a blank stare.

"Yes, the Senju clan is still the second largest clan in Konoha."

Upon hearing this news, Tachibana Kanagawa was completely bewildered.

"This doesn't make sense!!"

"The Senju and Uchiha clans are sworn enemies. Without Hashirama, would Madara spare the Senju clan?"

"Madara killed Hashirama, yet Tobirama Senju still managed to lead his clan to join the Uchiha clan?"

"And since he had already pledged allegiance, why did Tobirama launch a rebellion when Madara was preparing to unify the ninja world? Was he playing games?"

After hearing this news, Jianchuan Ju's mind was in complete turmoil.

It feels like nothing makes sense, but I just can't figure it out.

There must be some crucial point I don't know about, but what is it?!

Seeing the somewhat scratching-headed Tachibana, Hikaru Uchiha cast a worried glance his way.

"Tachibana."

Upon hearing the voice, Tachibana Kanagawa briefly paused her thoughts and gave it a reassuring look.

However, he soon noticed another problem.

"You mean the war is still ongoing? Madara Uchiha hasn't gone to wipe out the other ninja villages?"

"Yes, it seems that the Hokage hasn't appeared on the front lines since that rebellion. In the last year, he's barely shown his face at all."

"I heard that if it weren't for the many people who admired the Hokage and joined Konoha, the front lines might have already been defeated."

"Is Madara Uchiha no longer launching an attack?"

Tachibana Kenkawa wasn't surprised that ninjas continued to defect to Konoha.

After all, the idea that ninjas would become the ruling class would inevitably be recognized by many ninjas, who would spontaneously respond and join.

Even the other major ninja villages might have the same idea.

It's just that they lacked Madara Uchiha's courage and strength.

Moreover, in this timeline, the ninja village system has not been established for long, and loyalty has not yet been cultivated.

It's perfectly normal for people to come and submit their applications.

But why did Madara Uchiha stop taking action?

At least Tachibana Kenkawa didn't believe it, because Tobirama Senju's single rebellion could have injured Madara Uchiha, and even prevented Madara from recovering from his injuries for more than two years.

It's important to understand that Tobirama Senju's strength was somewhat insufficient compared to Madara Uchiha, who was able to defeat Hashirama Senju.

However, if Konoha is truly facing a critical situation on the front lines, then it wouldn't be surprising if they wanted to unseal Uchiha Hikaru, this powerful weapon.

Yes, Jianchuan Ju had already roughly guessed it by now.

It is highly likely that Uchiha Hikaru was not a ninja of this era.

After all, in this era, including the deceased Uchiha Izuna, there are only two people who possess the Mangekyou Sharingan.

To say that the Mangekyou Sharingan was transplanted to Uchiha Hikaru is simply too far-fetched.

Seeing that she couldn't get any more information out of him, Tachibana Kenkawa stopped trying.

After using illusion magic to plant a memory in the person in front of them of their mission and their departure.

With a head full of questions, Tachibana Kanagawa left the town with Hikaru Uchiha.

"Orange, where are we going next?"

"Hehe, traveling through the ninja world!"

Originally, Tachibana Kanakawa didn't have any specific goals when she came to this world. She just wanted to find a remote place and take advantage of the time difference to cultivate properly.

However, since we've brought Uchiha Hikaru along, we might as well accompany this girl who has never really seen the outside world and let her experience the ninja world together.

In any case, no matter where she is, it won't interfere with Kanagawa Ju's training.

At the same time, he himself also became somewhat interested in this parallel universe that differed from the original historical development.

I'm going to investigate why the ninja world has become what it is today.

As for the first stop...

"Ju, isn't this a bad idea?"

Under the cover of night, Uchiha Hikaru looked around warily, his tone revealing a hint of worry.

"Shhh, keep your voice down."

Jianchuan Tachibana glared at Uchiha Hikaru, who had spoken, and then quickly glanced around as if she were doing something wrong.

Only after confirming that there was no one else nearby did he continue to work diligently.

"Clang~"

A sound like metal striking a wooden board.

Jianchuan Ju's expression immediately lit up with joy.

"We found it!"

He quickly shoveled away the loose soil with the 'shovel' formed from ice magic in his hand.

What appeared before me was a rectangular wooden board, pure black.

If we combine this with the stone tablet standing outside the pit that reads "The Tomb of Hashirama Senju".

It's not hard to guess that this is the coffin of the famous God of Shinobi, Hashirama Senju.

Seeing that Tachibana Kenkawa was digging up graves, he actually looked excited.

Uchiha Hikaru, who was standing to the side, wanted to dissuade him, but after stammering for a long time, he couldn't think of anything to say.

Seeing this, Tachibana Kenkawa grinned at Hikaru Uchiha instead.

"Okay, okay~ don't worry, this is called a protective excavation of important cultural relics!"

"There's a huge treasure buried down there. Since Konoha doesn't value it, we should help them make good use of it."

That's right, Jianchuan Ju was stealing from the Senju clan's family cemetery at that moment.

Um, a protective excavation of Hashirama Senju's body.

After learning about this parallel universe, Tachibana Kanakawa had been thinking.

Since Madara Uchiha defeated Hashirama Senju and became Hokage.

So, would Konoha not value Hashirama Senju, who was a loser?

Furthermore, if the Senju clan has not disbanded, will the other party's body be buried normally like an ordinary dead person?

Can I easily obtain such "important cultural relics"?

So while Tachibana Uchiha was traveling around with Hikaru Uchiha, they were also heading towards the Senju clan's territory.

Tonight, under a dark and windy sky, Tachibana Kenkawa quietly sneaked into the cemetery.

Sure enough, they found the "Grave of Hashirama Senju" here.

Tachibana Kanagawa ignored the still somewhat bewildered Hikaru Uchiha.

He rubbed his hands together and excitedly lifted the coffin of Hashirama Senju.

However, after the coffin was opened, it was Tachibana Kanagawa who was left looking completely stunned.

"White Zetsu???"

(End of this chapter)