Senju Tobirama's expression froze for a moment; he couldn't help but admire Aomi's audacity.
Were they really that familiar with each other? A few days ago, they were still mocking each other, and now he's having insomnia and looking for him to tell bedtime stories?
We're enemies! Kid, I'm still evaluating you and haven't acknowledged your Will of Fire!
However, although he thought this way, Senju Tobirama said something different: "What do you want to hear?"
"Tell me the story of Uchiha Izuna and you... That day, I heard Uchiha Hachida whispering, saying I'm like him, but I'm clearly training based on your template."
"Could it be that he's very similar to you? I remember from the legend, you were supposed to be mortal enemies..."
Aomi sat cross-legged at the foot of Senju Tobirama's bed, ignoring his look of disgust, and said quite familiarly:
"Come on, really want to hear your story!"
"Nonsense, how could I resemble him? There's no story to tell..."
Senju Tobirama instinctively waved his hand but paused for a moment, a look of reminiscence in his eyes.
Seems like, maybe, perhaps, probably, there's a bit of similarity in style and temperament?
As for stories, if we count the hundreds of times we've fought each other, it seems there's something...
"Alright, let's treat it as me telling you some history."
"Uchiha Izuna, Uchiha Madara's younger brother, the actual leader and battle commander of the Uchiha Clan during the Warring States Era, was an extremely difficult enemy and was once known as the flawless perfect ninja."
Senju Tobirama didn't belittle him but gave a fair evaluation:
"Among all the enemies I've encountered, he could easily be considered the most troublesome. When he unlocked the Mangekyo Sharingan, I was once at a disadvantage and very embarrassed."
"And Uchiha Izuna's difficulty doesn't just lie in his strength. He possesses a wise mind and a cold personality but has a gentle side towards his tribe members, gathering the people's hearts of the Uchiha Clan. The techniques you used to win over Uchiha Hachida were his old tricks."
"Ninjutsu talent, ocular power, taijutsu, swordsmanship, intelligence, all aspects were first-class."
"From the age of nine, I became his opponent, and every time we met on the battlefield, we fought each other, until I developed the Flying Thunder God Jutsu to counter his Mangekyo Sharingan and personally wounded him severely."
"I occasionally wonder, if he had survived back then, I think he could see the situation clearly, then perhaps Konoha's future would be better, and Uchiha Madara wouldn't even betray the village..."
Senju Tobirama spoke of the past, a hint of wistfulness in his tone.
But with a shift in his tone, Senju Tobirama took a strong stance: "But in any case, I'm still stronger."
Aomi looked at Tobirama with eyes seemingly glowing, like a devoted fan listening to his idol recount glorious deeds: "Tobirama, tell me what it was like when you fought him for the first time?"
"That year, I was nine; he was also nine..." Senju Tobirama spoke slowly: "It was in a forest in the Land of Fire..."
"What about the second, third, fourth, fifth, sixth times?" Aomi, not satisfied after listening, continued to ask.
"Who remembers, kid, let me tell you a few memorable ones, don't ask randomly!" Senju Tobirama snorted coldly and slowly began recounting past stories.
Aomi listened attentively, planning to boldly try based on his assumptions.
If Uchiha Madara truly thinks Aomi resembles Uchiha Izuna and binds to him.
Then why not make this thing real...
Seeing his brother as if revived, that old man shouldn't be stingy with his emotions, right?
And to truly resemble Uchiha Izuna, he had to draw inspiration from Senju Tobirama's stories.
In the Ninja World, the person who knows someone the best is always his enemy...
In the impromptu Tobirama storytelling session tonight, amid Aomi's flattering mixed with sincere praise, Senju Tobirama recounted many stories about him and Uchiha Izuna.
From hairstyle, attire, unconscious gestures, to offensive and defensive habits, familiar ninjutsu, Sharingan usage.
It even included what he liked to eat since Senju Tobirama had considered poisoning Uchiha Izuna back then...
"In any case, kid, although I don't like an Uchiha brat mimicking my fighting style, your Water Release talent, to be honest, is not inferior to mine..."
"So don't waste your talent learning from Uchiha Izuna. My ninjutsu is enough for you to use for a lifetime..."
After finishing, Senju Tobirama summed up.
Currently, the impression Aomi had in Senju Tobirama's mind was still very complex; it couldn't be described simply as good or bad.
But when he saw Aomi leaning towards developing in Uchiha Izuna's direction, Senju Tobirama took the chance of Aomi letting him tell stories to strongly promote his own strengths.
In Senju Tobirama's view, regardless of Aomi's true stance and thoughts, he'd rather have one more Uchiha Tobirama in Konoha than have one more Uchiha Izuna...
And listening to a night of stories, Aomi finally discovered a problem.
Senju Tobirama and Uchiha Izuna, these two people, were indeed very similar.
Both were cold, wise, yet had warmth inside and were both brother complexes, skilled in swordsmanship, Instant Body Jutsu, and various ninjutsu...
Setting aside Mangekyo Sharingan and Flying Thunder God Jutsu, Water Release and Fire Release, these two seemed almost molded from the same template, just differing in appearance.
If they swapped souls and origins, there wouldn't even be the slightest sense of incongruity; their personas were the same...
At this moment, Aomi also figured out something.
With the posture of Senju Tobirama and fighting Uchiha Hachida, as his fighting style transitioned from Water Release to Fire Release combined with swordsmanship...
Isn't that just like Uchiha Izuna!
If Uchiha Madara saw this, the old man indeed may get excited; it's understandable.
"I understand, Tobirama; I'm just having insomnia and wanted to hear your old stories and learn more about you..." Aomi nodded and his eyes twinkled:
"Though I'm a bit sleepy now, I still want to ask one last question."
"Go ahead."
"Who's stronger, you or Uchiha Madara? Did you ever get beaten by him?"
[From the confrontation target Senju Tobirama, you obtained Fuinjutsu: Five Elements Seal!]
"Wicked Uchiha brat, I shall..."
Aomi laughed heartily: "Goodnight, Tobirama."
And at the moment his figure vanished, Aomi vaguely saw the corners of Senju Tobirama's mouth seemed to lift...
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As Aomi and Tobirama engaged in deep night conversations.
Sent by Uchiha Madara to fulfill Obito's dream, White Zetsu of the Uchiha Clan encountered an unexpected event.
A mass of dense black matter enveloped this White Zetsu, devouring the Yin Yang Release Chakra representing Uchiha Madara's will within...
The third son of Otsutsuki Kaguya seized this opportunity, replacing Uchiha Madara's will with his own before the composite of White Zetsu and Uchiha Madara's will could replace Uchiha Rin...
Black Zetsu, hidden within this White Zetsu's body, whispered excitedly: "I thought I would have to wait for that plan that drives one insane to get started before getting close to this generation's awakened Indra..."
"Very good, very good, whether it's Uchiha Aomi or Uchiha Obito, they are both excellent helpers for resurrecting my mother."
"However, Uchiha Madara's plan is indeed quirky, letting White Zetsu and Uchiha Obito fall in love. What a pitiful kid, getting targeted by this old man."
Although Black Zetsu said he felt sorry for Uchiha Obito, his smile was somewhat eerie: "The first task I complete for Indra is to fall in love with an Uchiha brat? It really is interesting."
"Let me, Black Zetsu, let him experience the beauty of love..."
"Then, to crush this beautifully surreal love at the moment of his greatest longing with the most violent destruction... The ocular power born in such a manner must be exquisite..."
Black Zetsu slowly raised his head, solemnly gazing at the moonlit night sky.
For its mother, Black Zetsu was willing to pay any price...
This night.
Aomi pondering how to disguise himself as Uchiha Izuna chatted happily with Tobirama.
Black Zetsu contemplating how to have a romantic relationship with Obito silently killed the original host, becoming the unique Uchiha Rin.
Uchiha Madara, thinking about his brother, his mind filled with memories.
Everyone seemed to have a bright future...