"Then that chip—whatever you want from me—should not be like Madara, for wanting to destroy the world."
Senju Hashirama suddenly grew a little emotional. "In fact, both Madara and I wanted peace. He was even the first to speak of his dream. He and I both experienced the pain of loss during the Warring States Period, so..."
"That idiot... he doesn't even know he's being used. But Sora... am I being used by you now as well?"
Yun smiled and did not answer.
Hashirama simply waved his hand generously. "It doesn't matter. Like I said, your dream proves you are not Madara, nor are you someone who wants to destroy the world."
"What is a ninja? What is the meaning of the village? The meaning of a ninja's existence... Madara and I were wrong about too many things, and even now, we still don't know where the correct answer lies."
"Everything depends on you—to verify and improve the system. One day, I believe there will be no more wars in this world, and children will no longer need to step onto the battlefield..."
When his voice fell, the spirit of the First Hokage finally left.
But it wasn't the kind of release seen after letting go of obsessions during an Impure World Reincarnation. No—he had never truly let go. He still cared deeply for Konoha and the world.
On top of the Hokage Rock, Yun waved his hand as he looked at the vision of Konoha materializing in the space below.
In an instant, the entire village scattered like dust in the wind.
"Humans are social creatures. When they gather, they argue. When they argue, resentment builds."
"The seeds of hatred grow deeper and deeper in people's hearts. Eventually, interests and resources force people to learn to unite. That's how the village system was born."
"If one day, I will be... just as you wished, First Hokage-sama."
…
Inside the shifting currents of fate...
[The future changes of Senju Hashirama (Pure Land) are being deduced]
[Status: Dead – no change]
[Changes to the fate of Konohagakure Village]
[Main storyline changes]
[Changes to the fate of Uchiha Madara]
…
[Senju Hashirama (Pure Land) Fate Change: 50.2%]
- [Earth Attribute Chakra (can be fused with bloodline)]
- [Water Attribute Chakra (can be fused with bloodline)]
- [Sage Body (Bloodline)]
…
Only three options.
So, even with everything that happened, there really wasn't much change for Senju Hashirama this time.
In fact, without revealing the future crisis and the opportunity for reincarnation, the degree of change might've been even lower.
No secret scrolls. No forbidden techniques. Not even Wood-style.
Fortunately, in more than 50%, the Sage Body was retained. Otherwise... it would've been better to choose Obito.
'But Ashura's chakra...'
'Does Hashirama's power still exist in Naruto's body after reincarnation? Can the Exchange System replicate the power that its customers once possessed?'
…
An endless stream of vitality began to well up inside Yun's body, inherited from either the Sage of Six Paths or Ashura's chakra. The power was more than enough to cover his current chakra shortage.
No—this wasn't just compensation. It went far beyond it.
Feeling the surging energy, Yun sensed something strange.
He extended his palm, focused his chakra, and a faint breeze swirled around it before dissipating.
'Wind chakra?'
'Did Senju Hashirama possess wind chakra?'
(T.L Note: For people who might want to say that Sage Body possesses all chakra attributes so it is not even a question. Here me out first, I searched Google for – 'does the sage body possesses all chakra attributes', and the answer was – 'No, a sage body does not necessarily possess all five chakra natures (Fire, Water, Wind, Earth, and Lightning). While it enhances chakra quality, it doesn't grant the ability to use all nature transformations. The ability to use all five natures is a rare and unique talent, typically seen in only a few shinobi')
'Ashura did possess the wind attribute. In the later Six Paths mode, he even had all seven types of chakra. But how much of that remains in this Sage Body?'
A thought flashed through Yun's mind. He stood up suddenly and began rummaging through his drawers.
*Bang!*
*Boom!*
The commotion was far from quiet.
"Yun..."
His mother's voice rang from outside, making Yun freeze in place.
He quickly quieted down.
'If I get misunderstood again, I won't be able to live like a normal human tomorrow...'
Eventually, Yun sat down again, holding a piece of paper—chakra paper, crafted from trees nourished by chakra.
He had tested his chakra nature before. Back then, only fire chakra came naturally to him.
So now...
*Swish!*
As expected, one corner of the paper burned—fire.
Then, one edge split—wind.
Another side crumbled—earth.
And finally, the last part soaked itself—water.
Among the five chakra natures, only lightning didn't respond.
The Sage Body copied from Senju Hashirama not only contained his talents but likely those of Ashura as well.
I know that... Wood-style is a Kekkei Genkai formed from water and earth chakra, but Hashirama couldn't pass it down genetically.
That means Wood-style might be more dependent on the Sage Body itself.
(T.L Note: In my personal opinion, Hashirama's Wood-style is more of a Kekkei Tōta, fusion of three chakra natures – Earth, Water and Yang)
'What was the hand seal for Deep Forest Emergence?'
'Wait, did Senju Hashirama need hand seals?'
'Did Uchiha Madara?'
This line of thought was starting to feel like the setup to a joke...
…
Outside of Konoha, Uzumaki Sora was also feeling the sudden vitality surge within his body.
'If I had this much chakra earlier, I wouldn't have died three times. With this kind of life force, even being stabbed through the gut would heal in moments.'
Taking a moment to complain to himself, Sora looked toward a nearby building.
Konoha Orphanage.
After returning to the village, Sora had spent most of his nights lurking around this area.
There was no other choice. Since the timeline shifted and the Fourth Hokage's fate changed, Danzo—the walking pot of Konoha—had turned into a turtle, never showing himself again.
And the Root division wasn't something Yun could infiltrate right now. Insufficient chakra meant certain death. While resurrection minimized the consequences, it wasn't worth exposing that secret yet.
So in the end, Sora focused on the only place Danzo was likely to appear around this time: the Konoha Orphanage.
The place where the wandering shrine maiden Yakushi Nono lived...
And where Kabuto would eventually be recruited into Root.
*Boom boom boom!*
Three figures stood in front of the orphanage. One man—wearing glasses similar to Shino's—stepped forward and knocked on the door violently.
A moment later, it opened. A group entered, led by Nono. From the very start, worry clouded her expression.
"The smell of a snake... Looks like we've found our target. The turtle has finally poked out its head. Best to remove it in one clean sweep."
*Swish!*
Yun appeared silently on the rooftop of the orphanage as the conversation began below.
"I didn't expect you—the wandering shrine maiden—to become a babysitter. Long time no see. You're looking a little worn down, Nono." Danzo's voice carried clearly.
"I haven't used that title in a long time. And the matter of aid funds has already been settled with Konoha." Nono's brows furrowed slightly.
Danzo stroked his chin, his gaze sharp and solemn, which made Nono visibly tense. "As a former member of Root, you shouldn't be unfamiliar with the situation in Iwagakure."
"Actually, I'm not just here about funding."
He leaned forward slightly.
"I'm here for you—the wandering shrine maiden."
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