Senju Tobirama was a representative figure. Many forbidden techniques originated from him: "Flying Thunder God Technique," "Shadow Clone Technique," "Impure World Reincarnation," and more. Even Naruto's signature "Rasengan" was a modern creation.
Right now, Raizen estimated the Rasengan hadn't even been invented yet.
Kushina, unable to bear confinement within the sealing barrier any longer, would ignore warnings and venture outside.
The Nine-Tails seized the opportunity and rampaged inside her.
On the day of the rampage, the Rasengan first took shape.
"Thank you, Raizen."
Nohara Rin said gratefully.
She had learned a lot today. Kakashi would probably be interested.
Raizen really was a good person, spending so much time helping her.
When he first joined the class, her explanations had only lasted a short while.
Raizen understood most things after hearing them once and mastered them quickly.
But Lightning Release nature transformation was different—it was endless.
They weren't just learning a single technique step-by-step; they were exploring future possibilities.
"No need to thank me."
Raizen shook his head.
In the future, he would need Rin for many things—whether medical ninjutsu or keeping Obito in check.
Rin was a valuable card.
After Rin left, Raizen also stepped out of his house.
He needed to buy ingredients for the week.
Raizen wasn't picky about food—as long as it provided enough nutrition.
The Uchiha compound was like a city within a city, filled with ordinary Uchiha civilians who weren't shinobi.
They ran small businesses here, earning modest livings.
Most customers were Uchiha; outsiders rarely came.
"Raizen, Elder Setsuna is looking for you."
After paying a vegetable-selling Uchiha, someone called out to him.
Raizen turned around.
It was a short-haired black ninja.
A black mole marked the center of his forehead. He wore a deep blue long robe with the Uchiha flame fan emblem on the back.
"You're…?"
Raizen recognized him from the distinctive mole: Uchiha Tekka.
One of the three who would later confront Itachi about Shisui's death.
So far, Raizen had no contact with him.
"I'm Uchiha Tekka. Follow me."
Uchiha Tekka introduced himself briefly and motioned for Raizen to come.
Raizen picked up his grocery bag and followed.
Soon they arrived at a quiet residence.
"How are you settling in with the Uchiha?"
The speaker was an elderly man with graying hair and deep wrinkles.
A half-mask covered the left side of his face, as if hiding something.
"Elder Setsuna, I'm adapting very well. Since coming here, I've felt that the Uchiha are my true home."
Raizen replied.
In his mind, he recalled the information about Uchiha Setsuna.
During Tobirama's reign, Setsuna had been deeply dissatisfied with his policies toward the Uchiha. He believed he inherited Madara's will and sought to reclaim sovereignty from the Senju.
He had even organized a group of radical, extreme Uchiha to cause trouble.
In the end, Tobirama's ANBU suppressed them.
A few years after Tobirama's death, when the Third Hokage took office, considering the increasingly delicate relationship between the Uchiha and the village, he released Setsuna and the others.
In short: Uchiha Setsuna was the leader of the hawk faction!
The largest faction within the Uchiha, second only to Fugaku.
"What differences do you feel between the Land of Lightning and here?"
Uchiha Setsuna asked, his voice hoarse.
He looked at the robust Raizen, who stood half a head taller than Tekka beside him.
Unlike most clansmen, Setsuna had deeply studied Uchiha history.
There was historical proof of the Uchiha in the Land of Lightning—they had once carried out a long-term mission there.
They had driven out the Chi no Ike clan, possessors of the "Blood Dragon Eye," forcing them to the current Land of Hot Water and forbidding their return.
So Raizen being born in the Land of Lightning wasn't unimaginable.
Raizen opened his grocery bag and picked out the best-looking cabbage.
"I lived in a small place called Suigetsu Gorge. The environment was harsh, and vegetables and fruits were rare. Coming to Konoha, the biggest difference I feel is how kind the people are—especially the Uchiha."
"Even an ordinary cabbage here tastes much better than in the Land of Lightning. The clan member who sold it to me was very considerate and even gave me a discount. Thinking back, every day in the Land of Lightning was torture."
Raizen said with "excitement."
Because he was born in the Land of Lightning and lived there for years, many people at the academy—during breaks or even from chūnin instructors—would ask for his opinion.
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