In the image projected on the light screen, young Tobirama and Izuna were locked in combat with swords.
Hayashi Sora's voice continued.
"[When the two brothers reached a stalemate, their parents, who were still young themselves, hurled hidden weapons at each other's children, thinking that, at worst, they could have more children.]"
"[Hashirama and Madara, standing nearby, swiftly deflected the hidden weapons and rescued their respective siblings.]"
"[After saving their younger brothers, the conflict ended with good-natured banter between both sides.]"
"[For a long time afterward, the Uchiha and Senju clans clashed fiercely.]"
"[Hashirama and Madara eventually became the leaders of their respective clans.]"
"[Due to Tobirama's fear of the Uchiha's power, he developed numerous ninjutsu that would influence future generations and solidify his role as the true second leader of the clan.]"
"Tsk~ You're suggesting I developed those jutsu out of fear of the Uchiha's might."
"I was only aiming to strengthen the Senju clan. Fear had no part in it."
Danzo Shimura's response was quicker than Hiruzen Sarutobi's. As Tobirama Senju finished speaking, Danzo chimed in.
"Exactly! Tobirama-sensei wouldn't fear the Uchiha clan. This guy's just speculating."
Tobirama Senju regarded Danzo with a look that suggested he was a teachable youth.
Danzo felt pleased, assured that he had flattered the right person.
On the sidelines, Hiruzen Sarutobi subtly curled his lips.
He couldn't quite believe Tobirama-sensei's words.
Every jonin in Konoha knew that their Second Hokage harbored a deep mistrust of the Uchiha clan.
Without fear, there would have been no need to relegate their clan's territory to the village outskirts.
Although their clan's territory covered the largest area among all the clans, they were excluded from the village's power center.
They could only oversee a police department that displeased people, and the Uchiha clan had no control over other divisions.
[For a long time, the two clans remained evenly matched.]
[The weakness of either party would influence the future course of the entire ninja world.]
[Finally, in a certain battle, the balance of power between the two clans was disrupted.]
[The second strongest, Tobirama, faced off against Izuna.]
[Cut to the scene.]
[At this moment, Uchiha Madara's younger brother Izuna activated the Body Flicker Technique and dashed towards Tobirama.
[Izuna noticed Tobirama's handsome face and glared at him with his Sharingan.
[Tobirama, fearing he might get caught up in Genjutsu, quickly shut his eyes.
[Seizing the opportunity, Izuna kicked Tobirama's waist, landed a punch to his face, and then followed up with a useless Fire Style: Fireball Jutsu.
[Tobirama swiftly stood to absorb the attack, then, with a few hand seals, unleashed a Water Style: Water Dragon Bullet Technique.
[The collision between the water dragon and the fireball created a cloud of steam, allowing Tobirama to throw several kunai.
[Despite Izuna's Sharingan, he couldn't evade them all.
[Tobirama employed the Flying Thunder God Technique to knock Izuna to the ground.
[Once Izuna was gravely injured by Tobirama, Uchiha Madara swiftly carried Izuna away from the battlefield, leaving the Uchiha clan members bewildered.
Leaderless, the clan had no choice but to surrender.
"Indeed, Tobirama-sensei proved superior to Uchiha Izuna. He managed to seriously wound him in a short time." Danzo said.
This time, Senju Tobirama didn't agree with Danzo; instead, he shook his head and replied, "Strictly speaking, Izuna and I are evenly matched in terms of raw power."
"In that battle, if I had kept my Flying Thunder God Technique in reserve, I wouldn't have been able to inflict such severe injuries on him so quickly."
"If he hadn't died later and had known about the Flying Thunder God, it's hard to say who would win if we fought again."
Senju Tobirama harbors a strong dislike for the Uchiha clan.
It's not just because of the many casualties in their prolonged conflict, but also due to what he perceives as their unstable mentality.
Especially after founding the village and assuming the mantle of Hokage, Tobirama grew increasingly wary of the Uchiha.
After all, the unpredictability of the Uchiha's emotional state posed a constant threat.
Dealing with ordinary mental health issues is challenging enough, let alone when the individuals in question are all formidable warriors.
With such a potential liability within the village, it was a burden no one could afford to ignore.
That's why, following his elder brother's death, Tobirama strategically used the police force as leverage to force the Uchiha into relinquishing their ancestral lands to several smaller peripheral clans.
This move served a dual purpose.
Firstly, it shifted the burden of guard duties onto the Uchiha.
Secondly, it marginalized the Uchiha, gradually excluding them from the village's power core.
Little did he know that decades later, Konoha would flourish, expanding far beyond its original borders, rendering the Uchiha's former lands no longer peripheral.
Unfortunately, during the Nine-Tails Rebellion, the Third Hokage once again relegated the Uchiha to the outskirts. Perhaps it was fate!
Of course, Senju Tobirama remained unaware of these developments.
At that time, his wariness towards the Uchiha was rooted in caution rather than annihilation.
After all, they were fellow villagers, and their combat prowess was indispensable.
As for Izuna's strength, Tobirama conceded that he was undeniably formidable.
Having sparred with Izuna countless times since youth, he was best placed to assess his abilities.
Yet, deep down, he maintained a quiet confidence in his own superiority.
He could innovate various ninjutsu, a talent Izuna lacked.
In the final battle, he managed to defeat his opponent using the Flying Thunder God technique he had devised, proving his superiority.
[Later, just before Uchiha Madara extracted Izuna's eyes and acquired the Eternal Mangekyō Sharingan, the Uchiha clan had agreed to a truce with the Senju clan.]
[During this period, Uchiha clan members surrendered one after another.]
[Honestly, when Uchiha Madara returned, he found himself increasingly isolated.]
[However, our honorable boy Hashirama fought against Madara, who wielded the Eternal Mangekyō Sharingan, for a full day and night.]
[After Madara was defeated, Tobirama prepared to finish him off.]
[Tobirama intended to take advantage of Madara's vulnerability to eliminate this thorn in their side.]
[Hashirama, angered by this move, decisively intervened.]
[Tobirama was stunned by Hashirama's Tyrannical power.]
[Under Hashirama's pressure, Tobirama dared not act.]
Tyrannical power?
Tobirama's lips twitched, but he remained silent.
Sarutobi Hiruzen and Shimura Danzo chuckled behind their hands.
They found Hayashi Sora to be quite an amusing person, bold in speech.
The term "tyrannical power" not only mocked Hashirama but also teased Tobirama.
Was this killing two birds with one stone?
[Madara took advantage of Hashirama's goodwill and continued to make unreasonable demands.]
Coddling?
This time, even Uchiha Madara couldn't escape Hayashi Sora's biting remarks.
Both of them thought the scene was quite amusing.
[His demand was that either Hashirama or Tobirama had to die for Madara to reconcile with the Senju clan.]
[Upon hearing this demand, Tobirama's mindset began to shift.]
[Tobirama began to seriously suspect that Hashirama might sacrifice him for Madara.]
[If my brother would kill me for a childhood sweetheart, any good ideas? I'm all ears online!
This time, Tobirama didn't twitch his lips. Instead, he sighed and rubbed his forehead with his right hand.
"Don't say that."
"You're right."
At that moment, Tobirama was genuinely concerned that his brother might betray him.
Luckily, his elder brother's intelligence finally prevailed, using a clever strategy to defeat Madara, even if it meant "self-torture."
Otherwise, even if not killed by his brother, he might have faced dire consequences.
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