NOVEL NEXT Chapter 14: Chapter 014: None of Them Are Easy to Deal With
Chapter 014: None of Them Are Easy to Deal With
Watching the animals in the clan territory spontaneously cooperate to "send" his second brother, Tobirama, back to the clan grounds, Senju Kawarama dared not delay. He continued to use the "Stealth Technique" to follow the direction his younger sister had left, trailing far behind her.
As he hurried along, Senju Kawarama encountered two members of the Hagoromo clan who had fled the battlefield. They appeared to be heavily injured and were recuperating.
Senju Kawarama silently approached, using the ceramic knife and poison gifted by his sister. With the "Art of Dexterity," he quietly poisoned the two ninja. Then, with the "Backstab Technique," he finished them off, swiftly ending their lives. He disposed of their bodies by throwing them into the swiftly flowing Naka River, letting the current carry them downstream. This was something Senju Kawarama had become quite skilled at.
After completing this task, Senju Kawarama continued to follow his sister Tsukishiro's trail based on Zetsu's guidance. Downstream, he spotted Tsukishiro, his eldest brother Hashirama, and an unfamiliar black-haired boy. Tsukishiro, as usual, was observing Hashirama in her "Stealth" state.
Upon seeing the bodies of the Hagoromo clan ninjas floating downstream, Hashirama immediately bid farewell to the unfamiliar boy. After Hashirama left, Tsukishiro unexpectedly emerged and greeted the boy, promptly offering him medical treatment.
Seeing this, Senju Kawarama's brow twitched. "Could that person be... from the Uchiha clan?" Otherwise, why would his sister treat him? He didn't have time to ponder further.
Senju Kawarama watched as Tsukishiro also waved goodbye to the unfamiliar boy. Not daring to linger too long, he decisively turned and left using the "Stealth Technique."
The two Hagoromo clan members he had just encountered were severely injured, which might indicate that the situation on the battlefield was not favorable for the Senju clan. If Tsukishiro wasn't in the clan territory, the returning critically injured clansmen would not receive treatment. If their father were to blame her for this...
Senju Kawarama knew he had to return before Tsukishiro did, ensuring no one in the clan noticed anything unusual about him. Spending time with Zetsu and his sister was gradually altering his perception.
He understood that Tsukishiro's presence had already saved many Senju clansmen who should have died. Senju Kawarama's way of thinking had diverged from that of his father and brothers. For Tsukishiro, a divine being, descending upon the Senju clan was a form of punishment, but for the Senju, it was a great blessing. However, taking her efforts for granted was unacceptable.
Tsukishiro, who could replicate the bloodlines and special techniques of any clan, could be a Senju, an Uchiha, a Hagoromo, or an Uzumaki... If she were to abandon the Senju and join the enemy, it would be a nightmare for the clan.
Senju Kawarama's thoughts were clear. His eldest brother avoided Tsukishiro; his second brother disciplined her; his fourth brother feared her. Among the four brothers, only Senju Kawarama knew the truth. He had to do everything in his power to show her love and ensure she stayed with the Senju clan forever.
Having practiced the "Stealth Technique" for a long time, Senju Kawarama was no longer as slow as he had been initially. After continuously using "Silent Rolling," he quickly made his way back to the clan territory.
As Senju Kawarama had anticipated, the Senju clansmen who had fought against the Hagoromo clan had returned. He had arrived earlier and noticed many severely injured clansmen who had already died on the way. If Tsukishiro couldn't reach them before they returned to the clan territory, their deaths would be unavoidable, and no one could blame her. But if she failed to return before the group arrived, these deaths might be attributed to her.
This was inevitable. Senju Kawarama felt a heavy weight in his heart. From the clansmen's perspective, Tsukishiro's willfulness was disheartening. But from her perspective, wasn't she equally disheartened?
Zetsu had once said that during the healing process, the pain and negative emotions of the injured would be replicated in Tsukishiro. This meant that while treating someone, she would vividly experience their pain, whether from losing limbs or nearing death. While one injured person's suffering was already unbearable, Tsukishiro had to endure the pain of countless injured individuals.
Just thinking about this made it impossible for Senju Kawarama to blame Tsukishiro. She only wished for her brothers to survive; the others... she naturally didn't want to concern herself with. If it weren't for their father, Senju Butsuma, she probably wouldn't care about the rest of the Senju clan.
After clarifying his thoughts, Senju Kawarama first went to find his second brother, Tobirama, who had been incapacitated. Tobirama had been dragged by the clan's animals to a hidden spot in the vegetable field. The lush vegetable leaves concealed his body, ensuring he wouldn't be discovered for a while.
Senju Kawarama pretended to pass by accidentally and hurried over to help Tobirama, who looked utterly defeated. "Second brother, why are you lying here? Where's Tsukishiro?" he asked, feigning shock with a perfectly timed expression.
Tobirama's brow furrowed, and he couldn't move. He murmured, "She ran off... chasing after Hashirama again."
As Tobirama spoke, Senju Kawarama detected a hint of resentment in his tone. Tobirama must have felt deeply wronged at this moment. But now wasn't the time to dwell on grievances or complain about their sister.
Senju Kawarama carefully examined Tobirama's symptoms and quickly determined what poison he had been affected by. Having exchanged knowledge with Tsukishiro for a long time, he had also learned some pharmacology from her.
Senju Kawarama continued to play his role, asking Tobirama about his symptoms. After confirming that Tobirama couldn't move, he fetched some water. Using the act of giving water as a cover, he secretly administered the antidote to Tobirama through the "Art of Dexterity."
The antidote was something Senju Kawarama had obtained from Tsukishiro. He had tested it himself and confirmed its effectiveness.
Before long, the pale Tobirama managed to sit up on his own. However, the first thing he said upon regaining mobility was, "......What did you give me? The water tastes off, with a distinct bean-like smell......"
Senju Kawarama's heart skipped a beat. His second brother, Tobirama, was no easy person to deal with either. What troublesome siblings...
Recalling how Tsukishiro usually interacted with Tobirama, Senju Kawarama steeled himself and told the truth: "Second brother, you were poisoned by a nightshade plant. I gave you the antidote... something I got from Tsukishiro a while ago."
Tobirama didn't blame Senju Kawarama but instead asked with a strange expression, "What's the antidote made of?"