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Tobirama Senju's eyes held a hint of jealousy. "What a lucky Uchiha! His elder brother's power was stolen just like that!"

According to Tobirama Senju's speculation, injecting Hashirama's cells into the Senju clan would awaken even stronger Wood Release techniques. If the exceptionally talented Senju clan members learned Sage Mode, they could even briefly unleash a technique like True Several Thousand Hands when they went all out, although they could only fight for a very short time, and it was uncertain whether they could even last a minute.

After all, the chakra consumed by a technique like the True Several Thousand Hands is unimaginably vast, and only a monster like the eldest brother can fight for a long time.

"I see."

Uchiha Nan nodded in agreement to Tobirama Senju's request. He himself was quite envious of the power of Wood Release, but unfortunately, he couldn't reach the level of the First Hokage. "If there's nothing else, I'll be going now. You can continue your work; I won't bother you any longer."

Having obtained what he wanted from Tobirama Senju, Uchiha Nan planned to leave without a second thought.

"Wait a minute, Uchiha Nan, I also have something important to talk to you about."

Uchiha Nan stopped and looked at Senju Tobirama, wondering what Tobirama wanted to talk to him about.

"Now that the research on Hashirama cells is almost complete, and even a group of Uchiha clan members have been injected with Hashirama cells, their strength has greatly increased, and they have even unlocked Wood Release. Your Uchiha clan was the first to take a bite of meat, so the Senju clan should also have a bite."

Tobirama Senju's tone was somber, even somewhat displeased. He had always harbored resentment over the Uchiha clan stealing his elder brother's power, but he had always prioritized the greater good and hadn't bothered to argue with Uchiha Nan too much.

The Senju clan lost many members in their research on Hashirama cells, and now that they have a mature Hashirama cell solution, they should certainly let the Senju clan enjoy all of this as well.

"Let's discuss it again. Let's discuss it again, hahaha."

Uchiha Nan wanted to run away as fast as he could. It wasn't that he didn't want to inject the Senju clan with Hashirama cells, but he just couldn't find a good excuse. He couldn't even explain where the Hashirama cell solution came from.

He secretly dug up the graves of Tobirama Senju and Hashirama Senju, and then used the forbidden technique Impure World Reincarnation to keep Tobirama Senju chained up in the underground laboratory like a beast of burden.

If word got out that the Third Hokage had defiled the soul of the Second Hokage, the body of the First Hokage, and used prisoners of war from enemy villages to conduct forbidden human experiments, Uchiha Nan would never sleep.

"Don't go! Let's get this straight today. Why is it that the Uchiha clan gets to eat meat while the Senju clan isn't even allowed a sip of soup? If you can't explain this clearly, I'm going on strike!"

Seeing that Uchiha Nan wanted to run away, Tobirama Senju threatened him with a strike.

"Tobirama, I have my reasons. This experiment can't be done in the open. The source of the interstitial cell solution is unclear. The secret of this laboratory must never be revealed."

"I, the Third Hokage, still have to continue serving."

Uchiha Nan frowned and voiced his concerns. The Senju clan wasn't stupid. Back then, a small number of high-ranking members of the Senju clan knew about the Hashirama cell experiment. If he took out the Hashirama cell solution, they would definitely know what he had done—stealing the First Hokage's body. This matter was impossible to explain. Desecrating a body was immoral, especially since the body he had desecrated was the body of Konoha's First Hokage.

That makes it even harder to explain!

Uchiha Nan isn't that foolish to expose his dirty secrets to the Senju clan; maintaining the status quo is fine for now.

Even those Uchiha clan members who participated in the experiments were not spared by Uchiha Nan; each one was subjected to the Tongue-Severing Technique. As for the clan members who possessed Wood Release, Uchiha Nan gave a death order: they were absolutely forbidden from using it, even if they were on the verge of death. If even the slightest rumor spread throughout the ninja world, Uchiha Nan would investigate and silence them.

"Forehead"

Tobirama Senju fell silent. This was indeed a problem. Even he himself had considered Hashirama's cells a taboo subject for experimentation. Apart from a small number of high-ranking members of the Senju clan and the deceased volunteers, no one in Konoha knew about it.

The Second Hokage desecrated the First Hokage's body and used it for experiments. If this scandal got out, it would be quite terrifying.

"We can't keep it a secret forever!"

"Your Uchiha clan has taken all the benefits, and I'm furious! You have to give me an explanation!"

Tobirama Senju started making a scene. Damn it, he's already dead, and he's not in power anymore, so why should he care? If this gets out, the Konoha higher-ups might find out about him, and then he could escape and get out of Uchiha Nan's clutches.

"Not now, at least. We need to wait a while longer and come up with a foolproof plan. Madara Uchiha is still in Konoha. If this kind of scandal gets out, even I will have a headache!"

"Madara Uchiha is still eyeing Konoha covetously. Konoha absolutely cannot afford internal strife now!"

"Tobirama, you wouldn't want Konoha to be destroyed by Madara Uchiha at this time because of internal strife, would you?"

Uchiha Nan's use of the threat from Uchiha Madara was surprisingly effective!

After hearing Uchiha Nan's advice, Tobirama Senju immediately calmed down. It was definitely not a good idea to let Uchiha Nan get embroiled in scandals and even cause internal strife in Konoha.

There's no other way. We can only endure it for now. It's all for Konoha.

"Hmph, I'll remember this for now. Once the matter with Uchiha Madara is resolved, the Senju clan must also enjoy the benefits of Hashirama's cell solution."

"Okay, okay, I'll try my best."

Uchiha Nan gave a perfunctory reply, feeling a bit of a headache. Finding an excuse to bring up the Hashirama cell solution was proving to be a difficult task. Never mind, let's just focus on lubrication first and stall for time!

"Hmph, this born evil Uchiha brat."

As Tobirama Senju watched Uchiha Nan leave, he continued his busy scientific research experiments, muttering to himself in the lab.

It was already noon when Uchiha Nan left the underground laboratory.

It was still early, so Uchiha Nan planned to have lunch and then head to Mount Myōboku in the afternoon. He had already injected Hashirama cells and obtained a fragmented version of the Sage Body.

Uchiha Nan could feel a significant increase in his affinity for natural energy.

This afternoon, I'm sure there will be a major breakthrough in my cultivation of the Immortal Mode.

While it may not reach the level of the First Hokage who could summon Sage Mode with a simple clap of his hand, it should still be possible to achieve a Sage Mode of Naruto's strength.

The advanced technique of using shadow clones to collect natural energy, instantly bringing it back to the main body, and then immediately activating Sage Mode is not something that ordinary people can achieve by simply cultivating Sage Mode.

For example, even if Jiraiya trained his whole life, he could never reach this level. Naruto's talent could be classified as T0 level in the ninja world.

Chapter 142 Uchiha Madara: What if I become the Second Hokage?

Mount Myoki

Uchiha Nan stood still, absorbing natural energy. After about a minute, orange-yellow eyeshadow appeared.

Now it only takes one minute to activate Sage Mode. Although it's not as impressive as the First Generation's Sage Mode with a simple clap of his hand, it's still pretty good.

Uchiha Nan smiled with satisfaction. It was already quite impressive that he had mastered Sage Mode to this level; the progress was considerable.

In actual combat, Uchiha Nan could manage to gain a minute to gather natural energy and enter Sage Mode.

Uchiha Nan then attempted to collect natural energy through clones, with even more significant results. With the help of the clones, he could almost instantly activate Sage Mode in battle.

Uchiha Nan was training on his own in the open space, while Jiraiya and Fukasaku watched from the side, marveling at Uchiha Nan's exaggerated progress in training.

"Unbelievable! Uchiha Nan's Sage Mode has made such great progress in just one day?"

Fukasaku the toad looked surprised, his expression one of disbelief.

Uchiha Nan was already very talented; his speed in mastering Sage Mode far exceeded that of ordinary people, but it was still within an acceptable range.

Now things are different. Fukasaku couldn't understand why Uchiha Nan had undergone such a transformation, displaying inhuman speed in his Sage Mode training.

"The Hokage's training speed is really fast! I'm still stuck on comprehending natural energy. I'm so envious!"

"Fukasaku the Sage, how long do you think it will take me to master Sage Mode and become like the Hokage?"

Jiraiya watched helplessly as Uchiha Nan unleashed Sage Mode at will in the open space.

For example, Naruto Uzumaki's signature ninjutsu—Sage Art: Lava Release - Rasenshuriken—shattered a massive boulder in the distance with a single strike, instantly leaving a deep crater in the ground.

There's also Uchiha Nan's self-developed ultimate ice release technique, Sage Art: Ice and Snow. The chilling aura originates from Uchiha Nan, and in just one or two breaths, wherever the cold air passes, ice sculptures are formed. The extreme low temperature can completely kill the cells in the human body the moment it comes into contact with them, turning them into an ice sculpture.

This move is effective whether used to mow down small fry or to contain powerful enemies.

Fukasaku grabbed Jiraiya and moved him away from the open space to avoid being accidentally injured by Uchiha Nan's Sage Art experiment. He then glanced at the Sage Art that Uchiha Nan was using. It was a mix of ice and fire, and then lightning appeared.

"You're too weak."

"If you want to reach the level of Uchiha Nan, based on your current progress, set a small goal first, ten years. If you can achieve this level within ten years, you will be considered excellent."

"You humans have a saying, what's it again? Let me think... Oh right, I remember now, the difference between people is greater than the difference between people and pigs."

Fukasaku, the toad, spoke the truth; he was born to tell the truth. However, lies don't hurt, but the truth is the sharpest blade. His words dealt a significant blow to Jiraiya. Ten years... such a long time.

The Hokage's talent is truly extraordinary; no wonder he was able to become Hokage.

Forget it

Jiraiya comforted himself, telling himself to look on the bright side. Although he couldn't train in Sage Mode as fast as the Hokage, his training over this period of time hadn't been in vain.

During this time, Jiraiya was practicing Sage Mode at Mount Myōboku and could feel his strength growing rapidly. The practice of Sage Mode greatly helps ninjas refine and control their chakra.

After an afternoon, Uchiha Nan looked at the empty space he had turned into ruins and felt it was time to go back. The place was a mess, full of deep pits, and there was nowhere for him to experiment with Sage Mode. If he continued to destroy things like this, the toads of Mount Myōboku might kick him out and send him home!

After bidding farewell to Fukasaku, Uchiha Kusunoki and Jiraiya returned to Konoha together.

After returning to Konoha, Uchiha Nan treated Jiraiya to dinner and then headed straight home, without even planning to visit Tobirama Senju in the lab, since he had already been there once earlier that day.

Moreover, after Tobirama Senju sees him that night, he'll probably bring up the Senju clan and Hashirama's cells again. Uchiha Nan really doesn't want to keep it all to himself, but he's not prepared to reveal the source of Hashirama's cells until he has a good excuse.

This headache needs to be put off any longer. Madara Uchiha, Tobirama Senju, Hashirama's cells... one thing after another is making me anxious and upset.

Uchiha Nan returned home and lay listlessly on the sofa, staring at the ceiling and contemplating the future of Konoha.

The matter of Hashirama's cells can be delayed, since I can still manipulate Tobirama Senju quite a bit. But I can't delay dealing with Madara Uchiha for long. I've already made the necessary preparations, and I've fully prepared myself in terms of strength.

Even if she were facing Madara Uchiha, Uchiha Nan, while unable to defeat him, was not without the ability to put up a fight.

With Sage Mode, Susanoo, a body enhanced by Hashirama cells, and the last Sharingan trial card given by the system, Uchiha Nan, with all these combined abilities, might even be able to unleash the Complete Susanoo if he were to fight Uchiha Madara to the death. However, since he hadn't tested it, Uchiha Nan wasn't sure.

Uchiha Nan already possessed the power to fight to the death and overturn the table, but it was simply unnecessary.

My life is so wonderful. I can work while slacking off during the day, take some time to cultivate myself in the afternoon, and have two lovely and beautiful wives to keep me company at home in the evening. I would be happy to live my whole life like this.

The allure of a gentle, loving embrace is truly captivating!

It would be such a waste to fight alongside that lonely old man, Madara Uchiha!

Tomorrow I'll be able to meet Madara Uchiha. I hope nothing unexpected happens. Uchiha Nan is filled with anxiety. Kaede and Rin come over to comfort her. A fierce battle is about to begin!

However, Uchiha Nan managed to control his younger brother in time; he still had to see Uchiha Madara tomorrow. Calm down, calm down.

Afterwards, Uchiha Nan took a shower and then lay down on the bed with her arms around the two sisters' slender waists, inhaling the faint fragrance... Hmm, it smells really good, it's their natural body scent! Anime girls are really amazing!

Kaede and Rin silently kept Uchiha Nan company. As Uchiha Nan's bedmates, they were very sensitive to Uchiha Nan's emotions. However, they had no ability to help Uchiha Nan, and all they could give was companionship. But that was enough. Uchiha Nan fell asleep quickly.

The next day, Uchiha Nan got up very early... Hmm, the Hashirama cells were quite effective. After washing up and having breakfast at home, Uchiha Nan headed to the Hokage Building.

"You can bring those two people to see me this afternoon. The location is above the Hokage statue mountain!"

Uchiha Nan sent someone to find the shop owner and told him to pass the message to Uchiha Madara in the morning and meet him at the Hokage Statue Mountain in the afternoon.

Hokage Statue Mountain. Far from the center of Konoha. Uchiha Nan dared not arrange the conversation at the Hokage Building in Konoha, the center of Konoha. If a fight broke out there, the entire Konoha would be destroyed. Hokage Statue Mountain was an open area, and if a fight broke out there, there would be a chance to lure Uchiha Madara away.

"Yes, Hokage-sama." The shop owner nodded in agreement and dutifully relayed Uchiha Nan's orders. Following the address left by Uchiha Madara, they found the factory where Uchiha Madara was located. Uchiha Madara was working diligently on the assembly line, striving to win the title of the factory's highest individual output this month.

The factory wasn't just home to Madara Uchiha; there were quite a few disabled ninjas who had fallen on hard times in the ninja world.

The First Shinobi World War lasted for so many years, and there were far too many crippled ninjas like this. The forces formed by wild, wandering ninjas, as well as the unknown small ninja villages, did not have the resources of Konoha and the ability to provide for their old age. For these ninjas who had lost their ability to fight, they were nothing more than tools that had lost their value. They even had to depend on others for food.

So these crippled ninjas who had lost their ability to fight turned to Konoha and entered Konoha's factories to work and earn money, bidding farewell to their past days of fighting and killing. They were paid according to the quantity of work they did in the factory. Because they possessed chakra, they had great endurance and worked much faster than ordinary people.