Chapter 68 Retirement in Peacetime (17) The Brotherhood of Konoha...
Senju Takeya finished two large bowls of ramen by himself, while Indra ate the two small bowls that his elder brother had given him.
After finishing his noodles, Senju Take also bid farewell to the three little ones of Class 3 in this world. He paid the bill and left Ichiraku Ramen with his younger brother, who was on the verge of becoming a bitter husband.
"Hey!" The owner of Yile Restaurant didn't even have time to stop them. He was dumbfounded when he saw the glittering gold beans on the table. "I hope those two will come back to eat again..." He would definitely give them free meals indefinitely!
Sasuke Uchiha had already silently finished his ramen and looked at Naruto Uzumaki: "You haven't touched your ramen. That's not like you."
Sakura Haruno nodded in agreement, "Normally you would definitely be the first to finish your ramen."
"I..." Naruto Uzumaki finally realized what was happening and didn't know what to say for a moment. He quickly picked up his chopsticks and slurped up large mouthfuls of noodles, but his mind was distracted by the black-haired youth who had just left and the exceptionally intricate and beautiful patterns behind him.
Will he ever see the other person again?
If the other person is visiting Konoha and needs to stay there for a while, we'll definitely be able to see them again!
Thousand Hand Bamboo also took off his outermost feather robe and handed it to Indra to store in the Xilin Mountain Space—although the Xilin Mountain Space no longer has Xilin Mountain, as a timeless, gravity-free space, it is still very useful for storing items.
There wasn't much to see in the clothing stores in Konoha. The styles and designs of the clothes weren't as varied as in Konoha City. Senju Take casually picked out a few sets of clothes that were easy to wear every day, as well as a white yukata with green bamboo patterns. She changed her shrine-style clothes into a black tracksuit, and tied her long, dark hair into a high ponytail.
After all, for ordinary tourists, it's normal to dress up nicely to take good photos, but these days... let's not even talk about it.
Back at the shrine, Senju Take began cleaning and tidying up the shrine's hand-washing pool. Looking at the incredibly stubborn algae clinging to the pool walls, Senju Take looked at Indra and said, "Indra."
"Brother?" Indra, who was cleaning the dust off the beams of the shrine corridor with a small broom, immediately flew over.
Senju Take also pointed to the algae-green pool wall, "Use the water gun."
"Understood!" Indra understood immediately.
After Shimura Danzo's horrific condition was discovered, he was immediately taken to the hospital. Hiruzen Sarutobi was puzzled as to who could have injured Shimura Danzo so badly.
Danzo Shimura wanted to say something, but a mouthful of blood choked him, exacerbating his injuries.
At Hiruzen Sarutobi's frantic shouts, Danzo Shimura was once again rushed into the emergency room.
The key moments in the ninja world are all concentrated in the ninja wars. Using war to drive development and promote the growth of the chosen ones is a basic strategy in general high-martial arts worlds. The story usually ends with the chosen ones saving the world, ending the war, and living a peaceful life. The world begins to flourish. The chosen ones who evolve to their complete form become guardians, protecting the world's peace and preventing any possible invasion by external enemies.
The death of Shimura Danzo was the final step in resolving the inner conflict for Uchiha Sasuke, the future guardian of the ninja world.
This is probably why Senju Takeru didn't kill him; he left the man for Uchiha Sasuke to vent his anger. After all, his best friend felt refreshed and clear-headed after beating up Shimura Danzo.
Determination and willpower are crucial for guardians, since only those who are willing to protect the world will push their limits and unleash their strongest power in order to protect it.
Truth lies only within the range of cannons, dignity only on the edge of a sword, and powerful guardians are the decisive factors that truly determine whether the world can develop in peace. The higher the level of martial arts in a world, the more guardians it needs. The chosen one may not even be the only one chosen, but their talent and potential will certainly be the highest.
The scale and type of a world can range from a small miniature garden to an infinite universe, with no upper limit. The higher the level of martial arts and the higher the upper limit of a world, the more magnificent and grand it becomes.
Although called the Ninja World, it is actually a cosmic world. The planet Ninja World is the place of destiny where the will of this world resides, while the other planets can be said to be the nutrients that it uses to cultivate the Otsutsuki. Then, the Otsutsuki are guided by it to be placed in the Ninja World, just to spread chakra here at the right time.
The Otsutsuki clan, devoid of emotion and solely focused on power, is destined to be discarded after being drained of its value as a vessel for power. Perhaps the [ninja world] once gave the Otsutsuki a chance, but clearly this clan was completely oblivious, let alone seizing the opportunity.
The more one understands the world consciousness, the more one can comprehend the true nature of the 'God' or 'Heavenly Way'. As the saying goes, Heaven and Earth are ruthless, treating all things like straw dogs.
As time passed, Senju Take naturally grew into someone who could hear the voice of the world. He might not remember the plot of Naruto very clearly, but he knew more about the inner workings of the world's will than Uchiha Osaka.
The Otsutsuki clan can be said to be very similar to the underlying nature of the [Ninja World]. However, the higher the level of martial arts in a world, the more people will pursue greater power. Therefore, the [Ninja World] began to pursue the power of idealism and bonds, so human emotions are indispensable.
The power and limitless potential of love, idealism, and bonds can be seen in the Ultraman universe.
—And so the story known as Naruto begins.
Upon seeing Naruto Uzumaki and Sasuke Uchiha in this world, Senju Take couldn't help but be overwhelmed with thoughts, reflecting on many things he already knew.
The new form he and Indra created by being of one mind is the embodiment of the power of love and bonds that the [Ninja World] pursues. As long as Indra loves Senju Takeya and Senju Takeya still has a pure heart of protection, they can enter this state at any time as long as their thoughts are aligned. That's why Senju Takeya calls it Bond Mode.
It is a power born from Indra's love for him, a testament to Indra's love. Senju Takeshi would never consider Indra as his possession, even though he raised him with his own hands and was determined to revive the treasure even if he failed.
Because Senju Takeshi also deeply loves Indra, he gives Indra everything he knows that is best, only wanting him to be happy.
It was this Senju Takeya who suddenly realized that part of the reason why Indra was still so small and unable to grow up was because of his own past thought, "If my little brother could stay young forever, would he not leave me to die?" After that, Senju Takeya pondered alone for a long time.
Indra's situation is completely different from that of Platinum. Platinum's growth is just too slow, while Indra is clearly bound and restricted.
If Indra won't leave him until he grows up, then conversely, Indra can only grow up if he leaves him.
Just like when Indra went on his travels during the Ninja Sect era, he grew into an adult who was more outstanding than anyone else when he returned.
This is also why Senju Takeya didn't bring Indra with him on this trip. As long as Indra is away from him for a long enough time, this constraint will gradually loosen, and he will be able to grow up normally.
Because this constraint aligned too well with Indra's own desires, it was only after Thousand Hand Bamboo began to distance itself from him that Indra realized that his current small size and inability to grow up was not entirely due to his own reasons.
But what he wanted was his elder brother's saintly selfishness, this possessiveness that almost stirred his heart.
How perfect! His elder brother's selfish desires were also his own wishes!
Created by this almost obsessive and twisted love and bond, this form of Senju Take is undoubtedly powerful, but its upper limit is also subjective. If there is no strong enough enemy to push it, Senju Take might as well use its own Sage Mode - activate flight mode to unleash a powerful punch.
If I had to say...
In the future, his and Ogi's roles will likely be similar to the Mysterious Four Ultras—Ultraman King, Ultraman Legend, Ultraman Noa, and Ultraman Saga. They appear late in the night when their juniors face an insurmountable crisis, having exhausted all their strength to deal with it, and lend their power to their juniors.
This way, their combined strength can be exerted more and further, and more easily.
Therefore, Senju Takeya now only hopes that everything goes smoothly in the evolution of the fan.
"Is your elder brother tired?" Indra asked with concern when he saw that Thousand Hand Bamboo's eyes were also vacant.
Senju Take also shook his head, "I was just thinking... some important plot points are about to begin."
Indra, who had been one with Senju Takeya, naturally knew about Senju Takeya's memories. He understood: "Brother, you mean Uchiha Sasuke's defection from Konoha in pursuit of power, right?"
“I always feel that things will change because of our presence,” said Senju Takeya, adding that his intuition has always been very accurate.
“But as long as the general nodes remain the same, that’s fine,” Indra said frankly, “just like me.”
Thousand Hand Bamboo remained silent for a moment, then grabbed Indra and began to rub it vigorously.
The younger brother who can't speak will be instantly refined by the older brother!
"Ugh, I was wrong, brother!" Indra was being squeezed so much that he couldn't speak clearly. The little guy was too easy for Senju Takeya to bully and manipulate.
Thousand Hand Bamboo also forgave Indra. Indra, with his white hair all messed up, floated in the air for a while, feeling dizzy, before recovering.
Without the all-powerful butler, Xiaobaijin, it took the two brothers more than a day to get the shrine almost clean.
After a night's rest, the two began further repairs to the shrine, only to be greeted by an unexpected guest in the early morning.
"This is the Uchiha shrine! I hope it will bless us so we can pass the Chunin Exams smoothly!"
"..."
"Sasuke, what's with that expression?!"
"snort."
Uchiha Sasuke didn't think the Uchiha shrine was of any use. It was ridiculous to place one's spiritual hopes on a vague and ethereal god. Uchiha Sasuke was even more surprised that the shrine was still in such good condition after he hadn't been there for so long. Did Konoha send someone to take care of it?
Sakura Haruno could more or less understand Sasuke's awkward and unwilling feelings at this moment. She took the initiative to throw a five-yen coin into the money box first, and then reached out to pull Suzuo.
"The bell hasn't been repaired yet; shaking it might damage the bell." A cold, indifferent voice came from behind.
"Ah! A handsome older brother with a lovely voice!" Naruto's eyes lit up when he saw the young man wearing a white yukata with green bamboo patterns.
"Why are you here?" Sasuke Uchiha understood the implication in the other person's words. "Did you clean up the shrine?"
"I'll stay here for now." Senju Take also walked out slowly, looked at Uchiha Sasuke, and said frankly, "Because I can't think of anywhere else for the time being."
Senju Takeya seemed to blend perfectly with the atmosphere of the shrine, as if the place had always belonged to him.
"Why did you come here?" Senju Take also asked.
"How did I end up here...? This is the only shrine in Konoha, right?" Naruto scratched his head sheepishly. "I don't really know much about these things, I just suddenly thought I'd hug a Buddha statue... um, the Divine Leg, and offer a prayer?"
Then Sasuke Uchiha remembered that his family had such a shrine.
Shinto exists in the ninja world, but ninjas do not believe in gods. If those glorious and righteous gods really existed, how could they allow such a long war to occur? Therefore, ninjas only believe in the weapons in their hands.
The Uchiha clan is quite an anomaly; they actually went to the trouble of building such a large shrine.
"Is that so?" Senju Take also handed over the rope he was holding. "Take this and leave."
Uchiha Sasuke instinctively stepped forward first, taking it with both hands. "Shimenawa?"
"Hmm, a trial run." Senju Take also looked at the tattered bell. "It should work."
"Are you a priest?" Sasuke Uchiha couldn't help but ask.
“I suppose so.” Senju Take also lowered his eyes and looked at Uchiha Sasuke. “Leave, you descendant of the Uchiha. The shrine is not yet fully restored.”
Sasuke Uchiha knew he wouldn't get anything more out of the other person anytime soon. The doubts that welled up in his heart were accompanied by the frustration and confusion of always knowing nothing. He took two steps down the stairs with his head down, then remembered something, turned around and threw all the cash he was carrying into the cash box, and then left quickly as if sulking.
"Sasuke-kun!" Sakura Haruno noticed that Sasuke Uchiha was in a bad mood and hurriedly called out. She bowed slightly to Takeya Senju to say goodbye and then quickly followed.
"I'll come again next time, handsome big brother!" Naruto Uzumaki quickly said before chasing after him, showing that Sasuke Uchiha held a very important place in his heart. "Sasuke!"
"Is Sasuke enjoying monogamy here?" Senju Take tilted his head as well.
"I think it's that blond guy." Indra, who was patching the hole in the money box, flew out of the box and threw away the banknotes covering his head. "But the Indra chakra here doesn't belong to me, so why—" Uchiha Sasuke still subconsciously trusted his older brother.
Indra looked at Senju Takeya, his unfinished words abruptly cut short.
No reason is needed, because he is Senju Takeya—the mountain god of Mount Kirin, who protects the Uchiha clan.
If numerical values and skills can be quantified, then [Uchiha's Love] would definitely have become this person's inherent passive skill.
It's one thing for Shisui, Itachi, and Sasuke to have such favoritism towards each other, but that's only because of their indirect connection with Shisui and Sasuke. Indra, however, would absolutely not accept Indras from other worlds! Not even their chakra! Because wouldn't that mean that any Indra could be treated differently by his elder brother?!
"Indra?" Senju Takeshi looked at Indra, who was once again in a low mood, puzzled. He didn't understand why his younger brother suddenly looked so jealous.
Since becoming one with one heart, my younger brother seems to have become increasingly jealous. Even though they have been completely honest with each other, they should trust and feel more at ease with one another.
Although Senju Takeshi was aware of some of Indra's dangerous thoughts during their time of unity, he didn't take them to heart. He believed that these were just thoughts that would suddenly arise when Indra's emotions were at their extreme, and that Indra would not actually do anything about them. Indra's personality was always calm and restrained, and he understood the importance of order better than anyone else. He would never do anything irreversible because of a momentary impulse.
However, Indra remained troubled by this, becoming even more uneasy and avoiding the issue that had occurred. This made it even harder for Senju Take, who was not good at initiating conversations, to find an opportunity to comfort his younger brother.
It's alright, they have plenty of time. Thousand Hand Bamboo will patiently wait for Indra to suddenly bring up what happened one day by chance. At that time, all the grudges will be resolved. He always gets what he wants, doesn't he?
At least Indra has expressed his desire to be of one mind and body again, which suggests that 'someday' may not be too far away.
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Author's Note: [Mini-Theater]
Senju Takeya: Why does my younger brother seem to get more and more jealous ever since we became one?
Indra: Elder brother, is it possible that I have always been like this? Because no matter what kind of feelings they are, they are inherently extremely exclusive.
Uchiha Osaka: Takeya, what you said is similar to 'Why is my cat always making noise?' By the way, you're not allowed to make new friends behind my back.
Senju Takeya: Yeah, I won't hide it from you.
Uchiha Osaka: Even openly, it won't work!!! We want only! One and only!!! Hey! Did you hear me?!
Tsunade: You Uchiha (shakes her head)
Tobirama Senju: You Uchiha (shakes his head after reading this)
Minato Namikaze: You Uchiha (shakes his head after looking at him)
Naruto Uzumaki: You Uchiha (shakes his head after looking at him)
Kushina Uzumaki: You Uchiha (nods repeatedly)
Uchiha Shisui: We are the Uchiha (nods repeatedly)
Uchiha Itachi: We are the Uchiha (nods repeatedly)
Uchiha Sasuke: We are the Uchiha! (He nodded repeatedly)
Those who shook their heads: ? ? ?
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