Compared to the unreasonable talent of the First Hokage, Senju Hashirama, Senju Tobirama was clearly just a "little brother."
But precisely because he was an ordinary person, he relied more on wisdom rather than brute strength. Coupled with his extensive battlefield experience from a life of war, his summarized insights were undoubtedly golden rules for Otonashi.
With all chakra natures, he not only integrated ninjutsu but also had great attainments in forbidden techniques. Not to mention, his contribution to Konoha was even greater than that of the First.
He established the Ninja Academy, he established the ANBU, he created the elite ninja classes, and he won the Great Ninja War. It can be said that it was through Tobirama's hands that Konoha grew from a seedling into a towering tree.
Of course, Tobirama was not a perfect person. A large number of human experiments and his handling of the Uchiha were all black marks. However, Otonashi found common ground between the two from the fragments of the notes.
In this dangerous and treacherous ninja world, both of them were constantly using their brains to become stronger. It was just that Tobirama found a way to protect Konoha, while Otonashi was still groping.
Time passed day by day, and the barbecue was ultimately not eaten. After returning to Konoha, Otonashi became even busier than on the battlefield.
Reading, physical training, and three exercises a day.
Except for the four hours of sleep he had maintained for over a decade, he was as busy as a clockwork, and he didn't have the money to be a fat sheep.
At most, he would open his notebook and draw a few strokes during the breaks between reading and physical training, and then relax his tense nerves with a low, lewd chuckle while appreciating the art of the human body.
The autumn leaves withered, and the temperature became cold. By the river in the west district, the cold river water surged with wind and clouds.
"Water Release: Water Dragon Bullet!"
Three seals were completed, and a water dragon immediately surged out of the river, smashing the wooden target placed on the riverbank into pieces. The water dragon did not disperse, and the earth spikes that surged from the ground pierced the shattered wooden target like a hedgehog.
One above and one below, both were large-scale ninjutsu attacks, and ordinary ninjas would have difficulty even dodging. But it wasn't over. Otonashi seemed to see the enemy dodging between the earth spikes and formed another seal.
"Lightning Release: Lightning Surge Wave!"
The water flowing all over the sky immediately emitted a blue light. Even if the enemy had dodged the first two attacks, they would definitely be paralyzed at this moment.
"Using ninjutsu with the shortest seal interval, thereby stacking them to achieve an effect greater than the sum of their parts, is this what a combination ninjutsu is?" Otonashi shook off the cold river water, deep in thought.
Wind increases fire, and water conducts electricity. But this required extremely fast sealing speed, chakra control, and chakra quantity. The former could be practiced, but the latter two depended more on talent.
Fortunately, he happened to be talented in both.
"Ninjutsu is leaning towards the Second Hokage, but to surpass him—" Otonashi raised his finger to his nose, electricity surged all over his body, and he 'saw' those enemies falling down, paralyzed. Wanting to form seals to defend, his body arched, and his hand held the hilt of the knife behind his back.
Bang!
The Gate of Rest was already open. The ground trembled for a moment, and Otonashi passed through the water and earth spikes like lightning. His blade was lowered, and in an instant, the wooden target pierced like a hedgehog was split in the middle, as if someone had drawn a straight line with a pencil.
"It must be a combination of ninjutsu and taijutsu!"
Otonashi twirled his blade and sheathed it. He was very greedy, wanting ninjutsu, taijutsu, and hidden weapons. But combining them seemed to surpass the original concepts of the three.
Born to kill, it is the art of killing!
Exhaling like an arrow, Otonashi turned sideways and looked at the messy riverbank, then raised his head to look up: "Obito, instead of helping old ladies cross the street today, you came here to spy on me?"
"Wh-who said I was spying? I just happened to come to practice Fire Release. This west river isn't owned by your family." The teenager slid down the riverbank, secretly glancing at the scattered ground with lingering fear.
The power wasn't great, but it was too fast, too fierce, like a storm, wave after wave. Before the enemy could react, they would become a pile of minced meat.
"You look tired."
"The Eight Gates Release has a burden on the body, and using the Lightning Body for a long time will paralyze the muscles. Fortunately, my body is special, and I can heal myself." Otonashi explained, his hands glowing with green chakra to soothe the muscles of his hands.
You even know medical ninjutsu.
Obito stared at Otonashi with the expression of looking at a monster. This person had almost no shortcomings. No wonder he could suppress Kakashi on the battlefield.
The teenager released a Great Fireball Technique towards the river surface, took a few breaths, and then asked, "Haven't you learned any new ninjutsu during this time?"
"Solidifying the foundation. Even a wild punch can kill a Jonin. But I have an idea for a new ninjutsu." Otonashi seemed to know everything, but in fact, he had practiced each one to a considerable height. He was about to give Obito some suggestions out of kindness, but someone else came to the riverbank.
Several ninjas wearing the Uchiha clan crest strode over, with a four-pointed star pattern drawn on their arms. They were members of the Konoha Military Police Force.
"Who allowed you to practice ninjutsu by the river? Even if this place is remote, what if you hit a passerby?" The leader was a middle-aged man with black hair, his brows furrowed, and a look of displeasure on his face.
Looking at the shallow pits on the riverbank, if they hit ordinary people, they would instantly break bones and die.
"I was about to restore it." Otonashi lowered his eyes and said that he was about to use Earth Release to bury the traces, but the man spread his feet and stood in front of him, causing his brows to furrow tightly.
"Didn't you hear what I just said? I'm asking you why you used ninjutsu here, not about the aftermath."
Otonashi stood up and said, "I controlled it very well, and there was no one around."
"Who can guarantee that! There are traces of Lightning Release in the water. If it touches a person, it can even cause cardiac arrest!" The middle-aged man said terrifyingly, causing Obito to feel that he had made a mistake and lowered his head.
Deliberately picking a fight, did Uchiha Fugaku do it on purpose because the Third was not in Konoha?
Otonashi understood in his heart. He had been practicing here for half a month and hadn't seen a single ghost. There was no need for the police force to make a special trip.
His background was easily checked by the big shots. If anyone in Konoha didn't want to see the Senju resurrected, it would be the Uchiha.
Damn it, he was used.
The name of Senju can be disbanded, but the blood cannot be washed away. Glancing at Obito, who was stunned by the sudden situation, Otonashi said indifferently, "The village didn't say that practicing ninjutsu is not allowed."
"Ninjutsu can be practiced, but according to the regulations, your range is not allowed."
"When did the regulations come into effect?"
"Just now, the regulations of Uchiha Koichi, the captain of the first division of the police force! Come with me to the police force headquarters!" The middle-aged man reached out to grab him, but Otonashi dodged. A flash of surprise and joy flashed in his eyes, and the three tomoe slowly rotated.
Sure enough, he's just a brat. If he hits me, I'll make sure he regrets it!
Uchiha Koichi was determined to play the victim. Attacking the police force could be punishable by death. But he didn't expect Otonashi to retreat like a loach, throwing a smoke bomb.
"Obito, go!"
The teenager didn't say a word and pulled Obito to run. The latter hadn't even reacted yet, and the three police officers swept away the smoke but saw that the two had already jumped onto the riverbank.
"Damn brats, chase them!"
"Should we notify Lord Fugaku?" one of his subordinates asked. They were acting on their own initiative.
"No need, just let the people of the first division search! Remember! We must force him to make a move!"
Otonashi ran very fast, leaving the Uchiha Jonin in the dust in a flash. He leaped and moved on the rooftops, and Obito behind him finally reacted at this time.
He was wronged. He just spit a Great Fireball at the river, so why was he being chased by the police force?
"Otonashi, at most, we're just obstructing public affairs."
"Yes, but you also felt the arrogance of the Uchiha clan."
This marginal member of the Uchiha clan was immediately dejected. Since taking over the police force, the Uchiha people had been very resentful. From the high-ranking officials to the commoners, they were very annoyed. They had great power and liked to make a big deal out of nothing, as if they were deliberately showing off.
'If I become Hokage, I must change all this!'
The teenager secretly set a small goal, but saw Otonashi in front suddenly stop.
"Did you figure it out?"
"It's a trivial matter. As long as I'm polite and respectful, the police force can't do anything to me." Otonashi narrowed his eyes. He was increasingly certain that the Second Hokage had deliberately targeted the Uchiha back then. Now, let's see if it was a spur-of-the-moment decision or a deep-seated conspiracy.
"Obito, go find Shisui for me. No matter how weak you are, you're still a member of the Uchiha clan. They won't make things difficult for you."
"What? Aren't you going to the police station to explain?" Obito was startled. Now it was just damaging public property and paying compensation. If they really fought, there would be no way to end it.
"I will go, but not now." Otonashi glanced at the darkening sky and leaped to the opposite rooftop.
The feud between the Senju and the Uchiha had nothing to do with him, but—
I hate to compromise!