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JST Chapter 228: Izuna’s Big Brain Moment
🕑 Added 2025-03-27 21:09:36 +0000 UTCKazuki and Tsunade shared a small smile.
With delicate chakra manipulation, Kazuki used genjutsu to turn the illusion into reality and conjure a beautifully crafted card. He carefully wrote down the secret recipe for his hen soup, noting every detail. Then, he added a few extra lines—reminders for her to take care of herself.
Even if she ended up alone.
After sealing the letter with a protective coating, he handed it to Tsunade.
Tsunade's heart skipped a beat as she took it, feeling an unexpected excitement.
At their age, writing letters like young lovers?
Still, she had to admit—it was unexpectedly sweet.
It gave them time to process things. To buffer. And in a way… it was romantic.
"Tsunade-sensei, wait until the war is over before reading it, okay?"
Kazuki held her hand gently, his expression serious.
"Promise me—you won't open it early."
Tsunade's gaze softened. She smirked playfully and squeezed his hand in return.
"Alright, alright... I promise."
For someone who seemed so invincible in battle, Kazuki was surprisingly awkward when he came to emotions.
Even now, facing her, he was still a little shy…
Tsunade carefully tucked the letter away, keeping it close to her heart. Only after Kazuki had walked away did she finally let out a long breath.
"Good!"
Clenching her fists, she dove into her blankets and cheered to herself: "Round one—huge victory!"
Under her big sister charm, little Kazuki still obediently surrendered...
In her mind Tsunade had already imagined many scenarios...
At this moment, she was already imagining how things would unfold between her and Kazuki once the war was over...
Meanwhile, outside the barracks, Tobirama let out a deep, heavy sigh. Even as an observer, watching this farewell unfold left him feeling stifled.
And yet, Kazuki couldn't have been in a better mood.
From a bloodline perspective, Kazuki's strongest lineage was undoubtedly Uchiha, followed by Uzumaki.
And Senju? That was only third.
But that didn't matter.
Kazuki was certain—once he eventually fell into darkness, Tobirama would do whatever it took to bring him back.
By then, there was no way Hashirama would be left to rest peacefully in the Pure Land. His dear brother would undoubtedly drag him back to deal with the situation.
And when Hashirama learned about Kazuki's Uchiha heritage, his complicated history with Tobirama, and his connection to Tsunade...
The legendary God of Shinobi might as well be tossing all his money onto the table at a gambling den—Kazuki could practically hear the sound of coins clattering.
It might seem like Tsunade was the one being left behind, but in truth, Kazuki's gaze was already set on another target—Hashirama.
Soon, the entire Senju clan would be working for him. No one was getting away!
After meeting with Tsunade, Kazuki walked away with a lighthearted step, making his way toward his 'little brother'—Shisui, who was still only at the three-tomoe stage.
At that moment…
Shisui, Asuma, Might Guy, Might Duy, and Nohara Rin were all gathered, discussing the current state of the war.
When Kazuki entered, their faces lit up with surprise and excitement.
"Big brother!"
"Kazuki-sama!"
"Kazuki-kun!"
Kazuki's gaze slowly swept across them, his warm smile.
Almost all of them were valuable in one way or another. He needed to bid them farewell properly.
And while Kazuki was busy with his farewells, somewhere else—Uchiha Izuna and Obito were deep in conversation, listening intently as Madara explained the situation.
Izuna, who had died in the Warring States Period, was finally gaining a full understanding of the modern shinobi system, the structure of Konoha, and the key figures in the current shinobi world.
And, of course, the Moon's Eye Plan…
Izuna frowned, his brows furrowing as he processed the overwhelming amount of information.
Kazuki… was he the reincarnation of his chakra?
That didn't make sense.
At the very least, he had never once considered passing his chakra down through the shinobi world…
But then, his mind flashed to Tobirama.
Connecting the dots, Izuna suddenly understood. His thoughts coincided with Uzumaki Mito's theory.
"You bastard… you actually dared to do this to an Uchiha?"
His eyes burned with killing intent as he spoke in a low voice: "Brother, I told you long ago—never trust the Senju."
"They were the ones who slaughtered our people!"
For once, Madara looked a little awkward. He remained silent.
"Brother, we must save Kazuki," Izuna continued. "If it weren’t for him shielding the clan, I wouldn’t be surprised if Tobirama’s disciples had already driven the Uchiha to extinction. We owe him a debt we can never repay."
Izuna’s gaze shifted toward Black Zetsu, Obito, and then Madara himself.
There was one thing he hadn’t said aloud—
This Moon’s Eye Plan… something about it felt completely wrong.
...
Reborn into a new life, Uchiha Izuna had gained a great deal of insight.
In his previous life, his downfall came when he briefly lost himself to the power of the Mangekyō Sharingan. That moment of recklessness cost him his usual calm and caution, giving Senju Tobirama the perfect opportunity to strike him down using the Flying Thunder God Technique.
The result had been disastrous.
Izuna deeply regretted his mistake.
His failure led to the Uchiha Clan losing its balance of power against the Senju, triggering a series of unfortunate events.
And after hearing Madara recount the story of Konoha’s founding, that regret only deepened.
If he had lived…
Would Tobirama’s cheap tricks have worked?
Even if they had agreed to establish Konoha alongside Hashirama, the position of Second Hokage would never have gone to the Senju. It should have belonged to the Uchiha!
But after his death? Forget the title of Hokage—Madara, the very founder of the village, had been driven out. And the treatment of the remaining Uchiha? It was even worse.
With this in mind, the resurrected Izuna was more cautious than ever.
Even though Madara had sacrificed Nagato—an Uzumaki with an abnormally strong life force—combining the essence of the Demonic Statue of the Outer Path with Hashirama’s cells to create a new body for him, making Izuna even stronger than he was in his prime…
His heart remained calm, like still water.
The bitter lesson had taught him that life was a lot like Tobirama—a treacherous bastard who would strike from the shadows just when you thought you had won.
Tobirama had killed him. And though that loss pained Izuna immensely, it also taught him invaluable lessons.
For instance, Madara and Obito’s blind belief in the Infinite Tsukuyomi as the ultimate solution for peace…
To Izuna, their mindset was fundamentally flawed.
“The Uchiha Tablet reveals different messages depending on one's eye power. It speaks of the ancestors of the Uchiha and Senju, the method of awakening the Rinnegan, the secrets of the Ten-Tails, the path to casting Infinite Tsukuyomi, and even the way to become a Sage…”
Izuna pondered the inscriptions.
A naïve fool who believed mutual understanding could bring peace had chosen to support an equally foolish second son, Asura. Yet, before his death, he had a sudden revelation and left behind a so-called 'world-resetting' method—Infinite Tsukuyomi.
On the surface, it seemed plausible…
But the more he thought about it, the more suspicious it became.
What could make someone who had always believed in understanding and peace suddenly embrace such an extreme solution?
Izuna smirked coldly. Even if Infinite Tsukuyomi was real, the method inscribed on the tablet was undoubtedly deceptive.
As the father of the Uchiha and Senju ancestors, how could he simply propose a salvation plan and leave it entirely in the hands of future generations, with no strings attached?
Take his dear brother Madara, for example…
Just moments ago, with a mere glance, Madara had used genjutsu to relay to Izuna the story of Obito—detailing the entire spokesperson plan and even Kazuki’s existence. He spared no details, and there was even a hint of pride in his tone.
After listening, Izuna couldn't shake the feeling of déjà vu.
The Uchiha Tablet was just like an aged Madara, luring in a powerful descendant as a proxy to carry out the Eye of the Moon Plan…
Forget Madara’s crude version of the plan for a moment—if it actually succeeded…
Would Madara truly let Obito become the 'Sage of Salvation'?
Of course not. He was just a pawn for resurrection.
So, by the same logic, would the Sage of Six Paths truly let the one who followed the Uchiha Tablet’s guidance become a real Sage?
Absolutely not!
There had to be a hidden trap. Just like how Madara planned for Obito to revive him, the moment his brother became the Ten-Tails Jinchūriki, he might have already been reduced to a mere sacrifice for the Sage of Six Paths’ return…
Having been killed by Tobirama once, Izuna's thinking had become terrifyingly rational.
By now, he was almost certain—the Uchiha Tablet was nothing more than a replica of Madara’s spokesperson plan!
The depths of the shinobi world were murky and treacherous…
The players behind the scenes weren’t just his brother Madara. At the very least, the Sage of Six Paths was involved, and perhaps even more figures lurked in the shadows.
Izuna took a deep breath. His thoughts drifted to Tobirama…
“That bastard, after becoming the Second Hokage, even took in Uchiha students. If he had access to the Uchiha Tablet, there’s no doubt he would have tried to decipher its contents.”
Izuna frowned.
“According to my brother, only those with the Eternal Mangekyō Sharingan can see the later parts of the tablet’s message. But that bastard Tobirama was a master of forbidden techniques, and with Uzumaki Mito by his side, he could’ve easily used sealing jutsu or some other method to extract the information.”
"Especially since my brother already mentioned that he had once discussed certain parts of the tablet with Hashirama. There's no way Tobirama wouldn't be interested in that knowledge… Damn it."
Through an unexpected twist of fate, Izuna became convinced that Tobirama had uncovered the contents of the tablet.
And knowing Tobirama’s nature, he wouldn’t just dismiss it as nonsense—he would prepare a countermeasure.
And that countermeasure… was Kazuki!
“My brother believes that tracking down the elusive Uchiha Kazuki is the key… Because Tobirama is hiding within him, waiting for the perfect moment to seize control.”
Izuna recalled the numerous glimpses of Kazuki that Madara had shared with him.
To be honest, even he—someone who prided himself on being a flawless shinobi—was utterly stunned.
Uchiha Kazuki possessed far too many Kekkei Genkai— From Uchiha and Senju to Uzumaki, Kaguya, and even various advanced chakra nature releases…
The artificial nature of it all was too obvious. There was no way this was the result of natural bloodline inheritance.
There was no doubt—this had everything to do with Senju Tobirama!
And as for Uchiha Madara believing Kazuki to be his chakra reincarnation… That had Tobirama’s fingerprints all over it.
“Hmph, at least that bastard has good taste,” Uchiha Izuna mused. “Even if he stole it from somewhere, he still recognizes my strength.”
