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Chapter 142 - Chapter:135

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As Uchiha Madara held off the Uzumaki clan—who had absolute control over the Two-Tails—Izuna directed the tailed beast into a battle against Senju Hashirama that far surpassed anything seen in the original timeline.

Even without Sage Mode or the Bokujin Technique, Hashirama remained incredibly strong, but his strength was not enough to match the combined might of the Two-Tails and Izuna's Susanoo.

If Madara's Kyūbi-enhanced Susanoo was a god-level weapon, Izuna's fusion with the Two-Tails was a terrifying force, rivaling the full power of a Perfect Susanoo.

After three hours of battle, Hashirama began to falter. His chakra reserves dwindled, and realizing there were no further moves he could use, he ordered a retreat for the entire army.

Seeing his enemy in retreat, Izuna wasted no time. "Pursue them!" he commanded, signaling the Uchiha forces to press the attack.

As the Uchiha coalition advanced, they passed the wreckage of battle—torn vines, uprooted trees, and massive cracks in the ground caused by the Two-Tails' chakra swords.

"Brother, Izuna doesn't look like he's going to let us go," Senju Tobirama noted, glancing toward his older brother. "How about we—"

Hashirama interrupted, already understanding what Tobirama was suggesting. Tobirama wanted to leave a rearguard to buy time for reinforcements. It wasn't a bad idea, but Hashirama shook his head.

"Tobirama, look around you," Hashirama said quietly.

Frowning, Tobirama turned to observe their forces. What he saw left him silent. The faces of the Senju and Uzumaki soldiers were filled with fear and confusion.

Hashirama's voice dropped to a somber tone. "For us, the impact of Izuna's power is serious, but manageable. However, for the others, his display of strength has destroyed their morale. They no longer have the will to fight."

For Kage-level ninjas like Tobirama, Izuna's might was formidable but not insurmountable. However, to the lower-ranked ninjas—especially those below jōnin—it was an overwhelming and terrifying experience. Their spirit to fight had been completely broken.

Despite the possibility of regrouping and mounting a counterattack, Hashirama knew that a demoralized army could not win.

When the retreating Senju forces reached their camp at Congyun Mountain, Izuna finally ordered a halt to the pursuit.

Congyun Mountain had long been the boundary between Uchiha and Senju territory. To advance beyond it would mean venturing into the heart of Senju lands—a risk Izuna wasn't willing to take.

Still, this victory was decisive. Control over Congyun Mountain shifted to the Uchiha, granting them a significant strategic advantage.

"This mountain is ours now!" Izuna declared. He threw a kunai, cutting down the Senju banner flying over the camp.

Madara stepped forward, throwing another kunai to sever the Uzumaki banner.

"Well done, Izuna. Your leadership in this battle was exceptional," Madara said with a rare smile.

Uchiha Ishiki,one of the clan's strongest fighters after Madara and Izuna, stepped forward and clasped his fists. "Congratulations, Clan Leader Madara and Deputy Clan Leader Izuna. Under your leadership, Uchiha has claimed a great victory."

Turning to the assembled Uchiha forces, Ishiki continued, "With leaders like you, it's only a matter of time before the Uchiha surpass the Senju to become the greatest clan of the Warring States Period!"

Cheers erupted from the Uchiha forces.

"We've defeated the Senju!"

"We've won!"

"We can finally go home!"

Some ninjas collapsed to the ground in relief, hugging one another. Others picked up Madara and Izuna, tossing them into the air and catching them, repeating the gesture again and again. The joyous celebration mirrored the scene years later when Naruto returned to Konoha after defeating Pain.

After spending the night at the Senju camp, the Uchiha began their post-battle preparations. One grim but necessary task was the recovery of Sharingan.

During the earlier stages of the war, when the Uchiha were on the defensive, they had lifted the ban on using Izanagi, resulting in many members losing one eye. Now, with the corpses of their comrades scattered across the battlefield, their eyes could still serve the clan.

This harsh but practical order was issued by Izuna himself.

Madara had offered to take responsibility for the decision, but Izuna refused. "I am no saint, Madara. This is for the survival of the clan, and I won't pretend otherwise."

Izuna's display of strength during the battle left no room for dissent. The clan obeyed without question, understanding that even difficult choices were made with their best interests in mind.

Izuna also instructed Uchiha Ise and Uchiha Enka, two promising ninjas of his generation, to assess the injuries among the jōnin-level fighters. Many veteran members of the clan, including Uchiha Gakuya and Uchiha Takahiko, had sustained severe injuries.

Using this opportunity, Izuna assigned the wounded veterans to less demanding roles, ensuring that leadership shifted to a new generation of fighters aligned with his and Madara's vision.

This battle marked a turning point for both the Uchiha and Senju. It was the first major conflict where the new generation—Madara, Izuna, Hashirama, and Tobirama—took center stage. The war's outcome was heavily influenced by Izuna's leadership and power.

In the years that followed, this battle became a legendary moment, recorded in the historical texts of Konoha's clans. Even Uchiha Fugaku, the patriarch of the Uchiha clan during the Fourth Shinobi War, referenced it while teaching his sons, Itachi and Sasuke.

"During the Warring States Period, Uchiha Izuna, Uchiha Madara, and Senju Hashirama were collectively known as the 'Three Heroes of the Warring States.' But in truth, the greatest of them was Izuna."

Izuna's fame soared after this battle, cementing his place in history. His unique Sharingan, which evolved twice—once alongside Madara's and again after this battle—earned him the title "Pupil Emperor, Uchiha Izuna."

This name echoed across the Warring States Period, leaving an indelible mark on the annals of ninja history.