Unmarked healing techniques—this was the foundation from which the concept of the Eight Gates emerged.
Unfortunately, after the Second Hokage's era, the Senju clan had all but vanished.
The Eight Gates technique instead became something sealed within the Book of Forbidden Seals.
At this point in time, Might Duy hadn't yet started unlocking the Eight Gates, and Senju Yukika had no intention of relying on him to complete the technique.
In fact, Yukika was curious whether the immense energy consumption of the Eight Gates could be complemented by his perfect rapid regeneration.
A constant-state Eight Gates…
Even if not all gates were opened at once,
Just how powerful would it be?
This was one of the main reasons Yukika was still training his body under Tsunade's guidance.
He hadn't forgotten the promise he made to Uzumaki Mito.
Surpassing the First Hokage—he wasn't just saying it as an empty boast.
With a powerful body as the foundation, combined with the inheritance of Ulquiorra's abilities, even if he never awakened Wood Release, even if he wasn't a reincarnation of Asura, surpassing that power was inevitable!
Looking at the shattered wooden stake in front of him, Yukika let out a long sigh.
He wanted to keep training, but time was no longer on his side.
Graduation meant he was now officially a ninja of the Hidden Leaf Village. Just like Hiruzen Sarutobi had said—becoming a shinobi meant obeying the orders of the Hokage!
In fact, the Third Hokage had gone so far as to lift the usual mission restrictions, citing Yukika's elite status in the Senju clan. From the moment he graduated, he could take on C-rank missions.
This was nothing more than a move to push him out of the village faster. Yukika knew full well that the political games between him and the village leadership had already begun.
"Let's go. Time to see the old man."
Training was over.
With a worried look on her face, Tsunade tugged Yukika and Nawaki along as they headed toward the Hokage Tower.
As previously stated, both Yukika and Nawaki had become students of Orochimaru.
Only Kushina had not been placed with them.
As the future jinchūriki of the village, the Third Hokage wouldn't allow any harm to come to Kushina. All her missions were restricted to safe areas around the village.
Why did Orochimaru's squad only have two members, you ask?
The answer was simple.
It was wartime. The village's jōnin were all overwhelmingly busy.
Team assignments were done hastily and unevenly. Mixed-strength squads were the norm.
"What's wrong?"
Yukika tugged on Tsunade's sleeve, asking curiously.
"It's that damn Danzo again…"
"Ahem."
"The old man said Danzo will be leading his Root shinobi, several members of the Anbu, and reinforcements from other clans to the front lines."
"Danzo will also be replacing Sakumo as the new overall commander."
So, he couldn't sit still after all!
Yukika suddenly understood.
Of course.
Sakumo Hatake had been leading Konoha's forces from victory to victory, even killing Chiyo's son and daughter-in-law. That news had already spread like wildfire, pushing White Fang's reputation to its peak.
It was obvious that the Third Hokage didn't want Sakumo taking all the glory. Sending Danzo to the Land of Rain was clearly a political maneuver.
But…
Was Danzo really up to the task?
Yukika grinned and gave Tsunade a mysterious look.
"Tsunade-nee, I want to give Danzo a very special gift."
"And maybe give some closure to the spirits of our fallen Senju warriors."
Closure?
Tsunade's eyes lit up.
She had witnessed the brutality of war firsthand.
The casualty report for the Senju clan had filled her with rage.
Compared to the Konoha higher-ups, she now placed far more trust in Yukika.
Playing dirty, huh?
I'm your ancestor, remember?
This time, I'm just collecting a little bit of interest.
With a small smile on his face, Yukika stepped into the Hokage Tower for the very first time.
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