**Chapter 25: Invitation to Build a New World**

Mocking Fugaku's smug expression, it seemed like it had just happened moments ago.

But now, seeing Elder Setsuna in this state, even Fugaku would probably have laughed twice.

Elder Setsuna's face was extremely unpleasant. From Reijin's demeanor, he seemed to see the same arrogance and disregard that Uchiha Madara once had.

However, Madara wasn't as ruthless as Reijin.

"How did you get injured like this?"

"Didn't I tell you before that Tsunade has hemophobia?"

Reijin bent down to examine Elder Setsuna's injuries.

Not good!

There were clear fractures in all four limbs! His chest cavity was bleeding, and without immediate medical attention, he was close to death.

Did he go and spar with a taijutsu specialist?

"I... I didn't exploit her hemophobia. I thought Tsunade's reputation was just exaggerated."

"Tsunade has mastered the dark techniques developed by Tobirama Senju and possesses healing jutsu that can restore injuries."

"I never expected that the girl from back then had grown to this level."

"To develop a forbidden jutsu on her own, that's truly impressive."

Elder Setsuna's face was extremely sour, but he had to admit the strength of his opponent. 

**Darkness Technique!**

It seals the opponent's vision, creating a dark environment that only the caster can see through. This was a jutsu specifically designed to counter the Uchiha.

Most of Tobirama Senju's jutsu were developed with the aim of countering the Uchiha, as he saw them as the most evil clan.

"Hah! Tsunade is the last remaining princess of the Senju clan."

"With a wealth of resources poured into her, even a pig would accomplish something."

"No matter what, you were careless. Get ready to serve the Uchiha for the last time."

Reijin sneered. Praising the opponent didn't change the facts.

Did you think you were Hanzō the Salamander? Planning to give Tsunade a title?

"Where is Tsunade now?"

"Still within the borders of the Land of Fire, within our surveillance range."

"Let's go! Bring Elder Setsuna!"

Reijin began to walk out of the cave.

**Inside a hotel in the Land of Fire:**

Tsunade had changed into a new outfit and was sitting in front of a gaming machine.

"Tsunade-sama, those people earlier were probably from the Uchiha clan, right? Should we send a message back to Konoha that we injured one of them?"

Shizune stood behind Tsunade, watching as the game tokens disappeared one by one, her heart sinking.

They probably wouldn't even have money left for lodging tonight.

Would they really have to sleep in the wilderness, under the stars, with the earth as their bed?

No! She was still a young woman!

"No need. The Uchiha clan must have gone mad!"

Tsunade replied casually, though she found it a bit odd.

She had been away for so many years.

Why was the Uchiha clan suddenly coming after her now?

She had some influence over Konoha, but it shouldn't matter to the Uchiha.

Could they be planning to capture her to threaten the Third Hokage?

Tsunade almost wanted to laugh.

What kind of brainless person would come up with such an unreliable plan?

**Clang! Clang!**

Suddenly, the gaming machine in front of her made a loud noise.

It clearly showed that she had hit the jackpot.

For a moment, Tsunade's expression was extremely dark.

"Tsunade-sama, you won! You really won!"

Shizune was on the verge of tears. She had been with Tsunade for so many years, and this was the first time she had ever seen Tsunade win, let alone hit the jackpot.

It was unbelievable!

Was this really Tsunade-sama?

Or was someone pretending to be her?

"Did I really win?"

**Tsunade's pupils were blank as she watched the gaming machine spew out coins.**

What happened the last time she won?

Tsunade didn't want to remember.

Every time she won, something bad would happen to her or those around her.

"Shizune, pack up, we're leaving!"

Tsunade stood up and headed back to the hotel to grab their luggage.

Shizune hesitated for a moment, then asked the arcade staff to count the winnings.

Ten minutes later, Shizune found Tsunade, carrying two suitcases full of money.

The two of them immediately changed their appearances, disguising themselves as different people.

Tsunade didn't dare stay there another moment.

Just as they left the small town near the capital of the Land of Fire and entered a dense forest…

"Tsunade-sama, please stop!"

Two Uchiha suddenly blocked Tsunade's path.

"I didn't expect you guys to be so persistent. If you want to die, bring it on."

Tsunade's face turned grim as she clenched her fists and took two steps forward, her chakra flaring up.

**Boom!**

The ground shattered into several pieces.

The two Uchiha quickly stabilized themselves, trying not to fall over as they sweated nervously, watching Tsunade.

This woman's strength was terrifying—she was practically a human-shaped beast.

The two were so intimidated that they couldn't move.

"Who sent you? It couldn't be that Uchiha Fugaku, could it?"

"That guy doesn't have the guts to do something like this."

A dangerous gleam shone in Tsunade's eyes as she demanded answers.

Uchiha Fugaku's wife had been a friend of Kushina's, and Tsunade had met him before. He appeared serious on the surface but lacked real talent. He was indecisive in critical situations, unable to make quick decisions.

Tsunade was certain that someone else was pulling the strings behind these Uchiha members.

"It's me, Tsunade-sama!"

Several figures flashed through the air.

In just a few breaths, one by one, the shadows landed in front of Tsunade.

Reijin, with the Flame Fan on his back, smiled slightly as he looked at Tsunade.

"You're that kid who used to hang around Kakashi, Uchiha Reijin!"

Tsunade squinted at Reijin, taking a moment to remember him.

She had seen him before at Minato's house.

"Tsunade-sama, you have an excellent memory." Reijin smiled and praised her.

**Boom!**

In an instant, Tsunade leaped into the air, raising a leg high before bringing it crashing down towards Reijin.

Everyone's faces changed as they jumped into the air.

**Boom!**

In a split second, the ground within a hundred meters shattered into pieces.

The entire forest trembled.

Smoke obscured the figures of Reijin and Tsunade.

As she landed, Tsunade's expression turned uneasy.

"The impact… didn't hit?"

Tsunade's heart sank, feeling something was off.

"Tsunade-sama still has such a quick temper. It's been years, but it seems you haven't changed at all."

"I'm not here to fight with you, Tsunade-sama. I've come with good news."

Reijin walked through the smoke, appearing before Tsunade.

"You call sending people to capture me good news?"

Tsunade scoffed, launching herself forward like an arrow from a bow.

Her fist clenched tightly as she aimed straight for Reijin's face.

But Tsunade passed right through Reijin's body.

**Boom!**

Her fist struck the ground again, sending up a cloud of dust.

This time, Tsunade realized it was no mistake. She really had passed through this guy's body.

Such an ability...

Could she have been trapped in a genjutsu from the start?

The Uchiha clan's Sharingan genjutsu was beyond imagination.

So Tsunade immediately suspected she was under a genjutsu.

"Is this a genjutsu?"

Tsunade formed a hand sign, trying to release it.

But nothing changed around her.

**Swish!**

A kunai suddenly pierced through Tsunade's abdomen from behind.

Blood spurted out!

Tsunade fell to her knees, her chakra failing to sustain her.

"This is not genjutsu; this is my dōjutsu."

"Tsunade-sama, I'm here to invite you to join the Uchiha clan in creating a new world."

(End of chapter)