Capítulo 279: Chapter 280 : Chat?
Severe injuries might not necessarily prove fatal, but it's the Yin and Yang Seal of Ginkaku and Kinkaku that deals the final blow.
Though the sealing technique was executed clumsily, the Yin-Yang Release was no laughing matter. It sapped Tobirama's strength, bringing him closer to the brink of death with each passing moment.
Logically speaking, instead of lying on the ground, attempting to staunch the bleeding, he should have collapsed or succumbed to death by now, given the severity of his injuries. Yet, an unwavering resilience sustained him, granting him the ability to draw breath, perhaps even enabling his return to Konoha.
"Oh, you're still here."
Tobirama chuckled bitterly, though he didn't turn around.
Persisting through the draining toll of the Senju Clan's vitality, he refused to yield, unwilling to meet his end. In this moment, there was a poignant air of the hero's demise.
Raikage Ai, once haughty and distant, now bore the weight of profound sorrow. The once proud Ginkaku and Kinkaku appeared transient, their brilliance now dimmed. The Hokage who once strode the ninja world never fathomed such a fate would befall him.
The destinies of these formidable figures seemed entangled in a vast web.
Takeshi stood behind him, regarding the great Hokage with a complex expression.
While Tobirama may have shown kindness to Takeshi, the latter viewed it as a form of calculated training.
Tobirama was Konoha's master, and Takeshi, merely a tool. If he hadn't proven his worth, how else would he have garnered attention?
Certainly, the Uchiha would have faced no obstacles or prying eyes initially.
Beneath the veneer of the Hokage's prestige lay no trace of false righteousness. From the perspective of a wanderer, from his own identity, Tobirama's demise was imperative.
With Tobirama out of the picture, Sarutobi could ascend to the top position. Without Tobirama's astute and forceful Hokage governance, Takeshi would have greater maneuverability, potentially bringing a semblance of balance to the entire ninja world.
For, if Takeshi's predictions held true, the Second Tsuchikage was already en route to the Mist Village...
"Hey there, isn't this the Second Hokage? Why the long face?"
Upon seeing Tobirama's condition, Takeshi's heart skipped a beat, though he concealed his relief.
He intended for Tobirama to return to Konoha, organize the funeral, designate a new Hokage candidate, take charge of the situation, and fulfill his historical duty.
However, Tobirama's days were numbered, and that suited his plans perfectly.
"Haha, the Mangekyō Sharingan does not disappoint! You still possess some strength, but I wonder who you were hiding from under that mask."
Unable to discern the identity of the masked figure before him, Tobirama resorted to verbal probing, yet he remained unfazed in the presence of Takeshi, who could strike at any moment.
"I suspect Ginkaku and Kinkaku have perished entirely just now. The energy of the two's Yin-Yang attack within me has dissipated... My Flying Thunder God Technique can already be used again!"
Tobirama confided in secret, having been striving to expel the Yin and Yang. The power began to unravel after the demise of Kinkaku.
At that critical moment, as the seal dissipated, Tobirama sensed that Ginkaku might have followed suit.
The Yin-Yang Seal of Ginkaku and Kinkaku, along with Kaguya-inspired techniques, were entirely distinct ninjutsu, incomparable in nature.
At best, it was a mere semblance passed down alongside the Six Ninja Tools, triggered by a mere trace of blood.
Tobirama scrutinized Takeshi, his gaze fraught with the weight of imminent demise.
"As death approaches, I wonder if you'll deign to enlighten me as to your motives behind sowing chaos in the ninja world?"
A glint flashed in Tobirama's half-closed eyes:
"Every action you take serves your own ends, doesn't it? Do you seek to gather the Nine-Tailed Chakra, undermine Konoha, and fulfill your delusions of Uchiha resurgence?"
With a cold tone, Tobirama continued, "Are you colluding with the Uchihas of Konoha?"
"You're on your deathbed and yet plagued with so many questions."
Takeshi replied lightly, but cautiously stepped back.
In the presence of this immensely powerful and cunning Hokage, who thrived on surprises, Takeshi remained on high alert as long as Tobirama drew breath.
Who knew, perhaps a single provocative word might push him over the edge, sealing Takeshi's fate before his own demise?
Truth be told, Takeshi still harbored a modicum of fear for a formidable figure like Tobirama, even now.
Do those self-proclaimed "immortal and invincible" individuals truly suffer any less?!
"Those Uchihas of Konoha are nothing but vermin. Why would I associate with such imbeciles?"
Takeshi feigned disdain, adding, "The ninja world is far more complex than it appears. My actions serve my own purpose, and I hold no affinity for the likes of Konoha. But I have no qualms about dirtying those who care for you."
"Hmm?"
Tobirama's heart trembled at these words.
"Ever since I departed my clan and roamed beyond the village, I've come to realize that Madara Uchiha's perspective held merit."
Takeshi sneered, "If you confine yourself to a corner, you'll forever remain a frog at the bottom of a well! Strength is the ultimate truth in this world, and my vision empowers me to shatter all constraints in the ninja world!"
"Uchiha Madara..."
The mention of that taboo name caused Tobirama's already pallid complexion to darken further. In his mind, Takeshi was steadily morphing into the image of the deranged Uchiha from years past.
The Uchihas were inherently paranoid. Once gripped by extreme ideologies and wielding the power to enact them, they disregarded all else, plunging headlong into darkness along their solitary path!
This is precisely why Tobirama harbors such animosity towards the Uchiha clan, viewing them as malignant growths, latent threats, and ticking time bombs.
The Uchiha figure before him had single-handedly plunged into the Ninja World War, orchestrating chaos at every turn. What's most disconcerting is his uncanny ability to foresee the course of the conflict and intervene at its pivotal junctures.
It's as though he materializes out of thin air, like the sudden emergence of an old wound, exacerbating matters further. It's utterly vexing!
Could it be that this individual is the hidden menace lurking within Konoha? Otherwise, why would his actions consistently target them and Kumogakure?
Tobirama's mind raced, endeavoring to glean any shred of useful insight.
"What do you mean by implying that the ninja world is more complex than it appears? And what exactly are you after?"
Tobirama's body tensed, a sense of impending doom looming over him.
"Heh, you're quite skilled at feigning ignorance!"
Takeshi chuckled to himself. Tobirama, having expended his vitality, might yet make it back to the village alive, perhaps even employing the Flying Thunder God technique to escape.
He's seen through my ruse, thought Takeshi, deliberately allowing himself to be pursued, extracting information, and then eluding capture!
"No comment."
Takeshi silently produced a handful of kunai. You may attempt to deceive me with false information, but little do you realize, I'm leading you astray deliberately, luring you into a trap, hahaha!
Despite Takeshi's previous assertions—portraying himself as a seeker of power, harboring delusions of grandeur aimed at upending the ninja world (or transcending it entirely), a master manipulator akin to the unsightly Uchiha from the Warring States Period—he discreetly draws a distinction between himself and Konoha's Uchiha faction.
What course of action will Tobirama pursue?
"Damn..."
Observing Takeshi brandishing the kunai, Tobirama feared the worst, yet he remained composed, knowing he could activate the Flying Thunder God at a moment's notice.
Tobirama, the grandmaster of ninjutsu and progenitor of forbidden techniques, possesses a move akin to Danzo's final gambit. However, he cannot perish here; he bears a weighty responsibility and must return to Konoha before meeting his demise.
"It's over—!"
Just as Takeshi feigned a strike and Tobirama prepared to depart, a formidable bolt of lightning suddenly descended, reducing everything in its path to ashes.
Enraged and with a somber countenance, C strode forth atop thunder, closing in on the duo!
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