20demayo Chapter 140 - 140: I’ve Come to Marry You, Mito (Part-1)
Chapter 140 - 140: I’ve Come to Marry You, Mito (Part-1)
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As two of the most powerful clans, any movements from the Senju and Uchiha were bound to attract attention.
The Senju's actions were somewhat easier to explain. After all, they had an alliance with the Land of Whirlpools, so there wasn't much room for excessive speculation.
But what about the Uchiha? What could they possibly be up to? Were they planning to go to war outright?
Would it be Uchiha and Hyūga versus Senju and Uzumaki?
Surely, the Land of Fire wouldn't allow such chaos to unfold!
While many people were feeling uneasy, a second piece of gossip began circulating swiftly.
It was said that the new head of the Senju clan was engaged to the princess of the Uzumaki clan, and the purpose of the visit to the Land of Whirlpools was to bring the bride back.
And when asked which princess, the answer was, of course, the one rumored to have ties with Uchiha Kyosuke.
Now it was clear why the Uchiha had mobilized their forces—they were going to snatch the bride!
This shocking news sent ripples not only through the major clans but also among the common folk, sparking heated discussions everywhere.
"Now that's a man—willing to face the Senju's blades for the woman he loves!"
"Ah~, Lord Kyosuke is so amazing!~"
"If a man were willing to do that for me, I'd die with no regrets!"
"Hmph, inciting a war for personal desires—Uchiha Kyosuke is nothing but that."
"Seems to me, both the Senju and Uchiha are the same kind of people."
"Senju Hashirama is clearly the one stealing love away. The Senju are truly a group of evil people."
Leaving aside how the outside world views this matter, even within the Senju clan, unrest was brewing.
Marrying into the Land of Whirlpools would undoubtedly strengthen their alliance, but it also depends on who the marriage partner is.
Choosing Uzumaki Mito clearly means they're setting themselves against Uchiha Kyosuke.
The clan was already in a difficult position. If they angered the Uchiha, wouldn't they find themselves facing enemies on two fronts?
They had worked hard to gain an edge in terms of foundational strength against the Uchiha, even at the cost of their reputation. If they were attacked on both sides, wouldn't all their efforts go to waste?
Considering this, many began urging the clan head to reconsider.
Marriage wasn't the problem; the bride could be someone else. After all, Mito wasn't the only one who could be considered a princess.
To this, Hashirama seemed agreeable.
If necessary, he was even willing to abandon the marriage entirely.
In Hashirama's heart, nothing was more important than his dream.
"Tobirama, what do you think if we just—"
"Brother!" Tobirama interrupted forcefully, his tone resolute and unyielding.
Unlike most of the clan, who were hesitant to provoke the Uchiha, Tobirama was determined to carry out their father's dying wish.
"Don't forget whose hands our father died by," Tobirama said, his voice cold. "The Flying Thunder God teleportation barrier may deceive others, but it couldn't deceive me."
"I will not rest as a Senju until this blood feud is avenged!"
"Sigh." Faced with his younger brother's resolve, Hashirama could only let out a deep sigh, despite having a thousand words to say.
Once, he had naïvely believed that by becoming clan heads, he and Madara could work together to pursue the dreams they had as youths.
But now, it seemed that everything had changed so drastically.
For someone like him, who was most desperate to establish a village, to end up confronting his closest friend over a woman he hadn't even met—what kind of absurdity was this?
"Perhaps Kyosuke already knew about this," Hashirama muttered to himself,
"As expected, the Uchiha are truly our greatest enemies."
At the rear, seeing Tobirama's in a weakened position, the accompanying Senju clan members immediately stepped up to stand behind him.
No matter what they had thought before, the Senju could not afford to show weakness in front of their enemies.
You want to fight?
Fine, let's settle the grudge over the death of our clan leader.
As both sides unsheathed their long blades, their murderous gazes locked on each other, the onlookers from the Uzumaki village were utterly terrified.
"Wait, wait a moment! Aren't you here for the wedding?"
"There's no reason to show up armed with swords."
In an attempt to prevent the conflict from escalating, a man from the crowd, shaking with fear, shouted out.
This remark immediately made the two forces, who were on the verge of clashing, pause.
Indeed, they were here for a wedding.
Even Tobirama managed to suppress his murderous intent, but Kyosuke's simple words instantly set his fury ablaze.
"You're talking about Senju Butsuma, huh?" Kyosuke said with a faint smile, uttering words that stunned everyone present, "If I recall correctly, he did indeed die at my hands."
Upon hearing this, Tobirama could no longer contain his rage. With a swift motion, he hurled his kunai at Kyosuke with lethal intent. "I'll take your life, right here and now!"
"Heh." At that moment, a light chuckle suddenly came from the side.
Before Tobirama could react, a figure instantly appeared before him, easily blocking the kunai with a steady hand.
"You wouldn't kill anyone today, not on my watch," said the figure that had intervened — Uchiha Izuna, who had followed along.
"It's you." Tobirama, already seeing red with rage, paid no heed to the person standing in his way.
At that moment, all he could think of was that every last Uchiha deserved to die.
Throwing aside his kunai, Tobirama took two steps back and quickly began to form hand seals.
Water Release: Water Dragon Bullet Technique!
A massive water dragon, formed from a swirling torrent, roared as it charged toward Izuna.
"Trivial tricks." In the same instant, a scorching fireball shot forward, colliding directly with the water dragon.
Fire Release: Great Fireball Technique!
When it came to ninjutsu, Izuna wasn't afraid of anyone at this moment.
With his Mangekyō Sharingan activated, the Fire Control Technique was immediately cast on his blade.
This method of attack made Izuna's close combat just as deadly as his ninjutsu.
Blaze Release: Kagutsuchi Blade!
In fact, not only did the technique change the shape of the fire, but Kagutsuchi's power also enhanced the flames further.
Combined with the incredible insight of the Mangekyō Sharingan, Tobirama could not bear the consequences of engaging in close quarters with him.
In two brief encounters, Tobirama arms and torso were severely burned.
The rage in Tobirama's heart continued to rise as he made up his mind to go to any lengths to personally slay Uchiha Izuna here.
Summoning: Impure World Reincarnation!
A light yellow coffin rose from the ground. In the stunned gaze of Izuna, several Uchiha veterans, who had once fallen in battle, were resurrected.
As sinister as ever, Tobirama didn't even consider sealing the Impure World Reincarnated bodies.
This method would disturb his opponent's mind, disrupting their rationality.
"I... I thought I was dead."
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