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Tetsuya's first step toward godhood was obtaining Hashirama Senju's cells—the legendary source of the Wood Release and the power of immortality. Rumors had long circulated that remnants of Hashirama's DNA were kept hidden deep within the Hidden Leaf Village, under strict surveillance. Many believed that his cells could not be replicated, that they were the source of the Senju clan's immense chakra and vitality. But Tetsuya's intelligence, combined with his Byakugan and Sharingan, allowed him to track down the secrets others could never find.

Tetsuya infiltrated the Hidden Leaf Village, taking on the guise of a rogue shinobi, his presence masked by his Byakugan. He spent weeks studying the village's archives, and using his knowledge of the Raikage's hidden intelligence networks, he located the secret research facility where Hashirama Senju's cells were stored. The only remaining piece of the puzzle was a risky experiment—the extraction of the cells.

In a daring operation, Tetsuya successfully extracted Hashirama's cells, avoiding detection from the village's most powerful forces. Once the cells were secured, he made his way back to the Akatsuki's hideout, where he prepared for the next step in his ascension.

With the Senju cells carefully implanted in his body, Tetsuya's chakra network began to change. Wood Release coursed through him, granting him the ability to control nature itself. Trees, plants, and roots began to grow at his command. His cells began to regenerate rapidly, healing injuries faster than ever before and extending his lifespan.