Naruto: About the Fact That my Brother is Madara-Chapter 199 - : Young Hiruzen, Tobirama Takes a Disciple

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A few weeks later, a piece of news arrived.

The head of the Shimura clan had suddenly fallen ill, and it was clear that his condition was grave. It seemed he did not have long to live.

For the sake of the clan's development, a previously unknown young man ascended to the position of clan leader, vowing to restore the Shimura clan's prestige and contribute his exceptional abilities to the construction of the village.

In response, the Senju brothers greatly praised him, and the two clans, seemingly unified in purpose, even posed for a commemorative photo together during the inauguration ceremony of the new clan leader.

As for the sudden illness of the former clan leader, which ultimately led to his death—who would pay it any attention?

Despite the turmoil surrounding the change in leadership, the Shimura clan gradually settled into their new role within the village, becoming involved in various affairs and matters of importance.

All that remained was the arrival of the Sarutobi clan.

Once they arrived, the Senju brothers would finally be in a position to shift the balance of power, using both the Shimura and Sarutobi clans to counter the growing influence of the Uchiha.

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In the central region of the Land of Fire, a convoy of carriages made its way along the main road.

"Clan Leader." A shinobi responsible for intelligence handed Sarutobi Sasuke an encrypted letter.

"Thank you for your hard work." Sasuke appeared very kind, his attitude gentle even toward his direct subordinates.

He opened the encrypted letter and carefully read the information inside. After a long pause, he slowly shook his hand, and the letter immediately burst into flames.

"The Uchiha, huh." Saying these words, he couldn't help but recall the events of that day, remembering the godlike power of that formidable figure.

He couldn't understand how the Shimura clan had dared to provoke the world-renowned god of Shinobis.

Now, they have lost not only their dignity but the life of their clan leader as well.

"Senju..."

Seeing his father's face grow heavy with concern, a young boy around five or six years old could not help but ask, "Father, what happened?"

Startled, Sasuke snapped back to reality and smiled softly at his son. "Hiruzen," he began, his voice warm, "once we reach our destination, I'll find you a good teacher. Alright?"

The young boy was none other than the young head of the Sarutobi clan, the future Third Hokage of the hidden leaf village, Sarutobi Hiruzen.

"A teacher?" Hiruzen blinked, confused. "Why? With you teaching me, isn't that enough?"

"Hahaha." Hearing his son's praise, Sasuke laughed heartily, then after a pause, explained, "That person is much stronger than me. More importantly, he will one day rise to the pinnacle of power."

"I see." Hiruzen nodded, as though he understood.

Seeing his son's mature response, Sasuke smiled with satisfaction.

His son was exceptionally talented, and even more impressive was his deep understanding of political intricacies at such a young age.

Not wanting to repeat the Shimura clan's mistakes, sending his son out to learn from others was the attitude Sarutobi wanted to convey to the outside world.

Given the current political situation, it seemed highly likely that Senju Tobirama would ascend as the second Hokage.

When that day came, with his son's many talents, Sasuke had no doubt that Hiruzen would inherit the position of Third Hokage.

And when that time arrived, the entire village—and perhaps even the entire Land of Fire—would fall under the control of the Sarutobi clan.

Endure humiliation? Bear heavy burdens?

No, the truly wise person is the one who makes others unable to see his wisdom.

Glancing at his son's small, soft feet, Sasuke suddenly smiled and asked, "Hiruzen, do you know why people's feet are usually whiter than their faces and hands?"

"Why?" Hiruzen asked, intrigued.

"Because they're always hidden."

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A few days later, the Sarutobi clan arrived at the unnamed united hidden village.

From a great distance, Sasuke, along with his son, dismounted from the carriage and adopted a very humble stance.

"Welcome, welcome." Hashirama, who had finally found time in his schedule, personally came to greet them at the village entrance.

This was also something his younger brother had specifically requested, who believed that in order to win hearts, even if it was just a show, Hashirama needed to demonstrate his down-to-earth, approachable nature.

Of course, Hashirama's personality was naturally this way, so he didn't need to feign anything, sparing Tobirama the trouble of forcing a pretense. Because of this, Tobirama believed the leadership of the village should be entrusted to his elder brother.

This, he thought, was the right thing to do, with no selfish motives.

Whether others believed it or not, Tobirama himself was convinced.

"Come, Hiruzen, greet the two gentlemen," Sasuke said with a smile, guiding his son forward.

At his father's prompt, Hiruzen obediently stepped forward, bowed, and cheerfully greeted, "Greetings, Lord Hashirama, Lord Tobirama."

"So this is your son?" Hashirama asked curiously. "I heard he's already proficient in two types of nature transformation techniques at just five years old. Is that true?"

"Yes," Sasuke nodded, exchanging a knowing glance with his son.

Understanding the cue, Hiruzen walked over to an open patch of ground and skillfully demonstrated basic Fire Style and Earth Style techniques.

"Impressive," Tobirama remarked lightly, though his expression remained as impassive as ever, making it impossible to gauge what he truly thought.

At that moment, Hashirama seemed to remember something and turned to his younger brother, asking, "By the way, I heard that you've recently taken on a disciple?"

"Yes," Tobirama responded with a nod. "He's the child of the former Shimura clan leader. His talent is truly impressive."

"In that case," Hashirama suggested with a smile, "why don't you take this boy in as a disciple as well?"

He hadn't thought much about it, simply going with his instincts, but after seeing Hiruzen's remarkable talent, he couldn't help but be impressed.

Upon hearing his elder brother's suggestion, Tobirama's eyes flickered slightly, a rare shift in his expression.

"Would you be willing to become my disciple?" he asked the young boy, his gaze sharp as he studied him closely, trying to gauge his character.

In return, Hiruzen only looked back with the usual childlike confusion, unsure of the question.

"I... I would," Hiruzen replied hesitantly.

Seeing this, Hashirama immediately burst out laughing, clearly delighted to see his younger brother gain such an excellent disciple.

It was only then that Tobirama belatedly realized what had just transpired.

With a half-smile, he glanced at Sarutobi Sasuke, nodded, and implicitly acknowledged the teacher-disciple bond.

"It seems this Sarutobi clan leader knows how to recognize the right moment."

"The plans I had prepared can now be set aside."

As his thoughts shifted, Tobirama adjusted his mindset and began to exhibit the warmth characteristic of the Senju.

The two sides engaged in friendly conversation, discussing the glorious histories of their respective clans. The atmosphere grew harmonious, filled with mutual respect.

"On behalf of the village, I officially welcome the Sarutobi clan's joining," Hashirama announced, marking the Sarutobi clan's integration into the ranks of the hidden village.

First the Shimura, and now the Sarutobi—there was no denying that the recent moves of the Senju had caused quite a stir.

Unaware of the full extent of the situation, the villagers began to sense that perhaps the Senju weren't as harsh as the rumors suggested.

"Our village is growing stronger," one of the informers—previously planted—began to spread the word among the villagers.

"Yes, so many great clans have joined. Now no one dares to threaten our safety," another villager chimed in, eager to add his voice to the discussion.

Before long, a wave of excitement spread through the crowd, filled with praise for the Senju and Hashirama.

Seeing the growing enthusiasm among the villagers, Tobirama couldn't help but smile.

But before his smile could fully spread, he noticed a large group of Uchiha clan members swiftly arrived at the village entrance.

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At their head stood none other than the long-absent God of Shinobi.

"This is quite the commotion," Kyōsuke remarked, his eyes scanning the scene with a knowing smile.

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