Senju Tobirama did not refuse, as long as he did not dispatch any members of the Senju Clan known to the Uchiha Clan.
Anyway, ever since Konoha was established, Senju Hashirama’s reputation as the God of Shinobi had spread widely, and he himself had recruited many outside Ninja, so it was a good opportunity to send them out for surveillance and training.
Thereafter, to ensure the plan was foolproof, the Earth Spider Clan began to demand information on the Uchiha Clan, especially Uchiha Raimon’s intelligence. After confirming that he had no summoning beast, they began to wait for Senju Tobirama’s arrangements.
“They all say the Senju Clan is a clan of love, but now it seems that’s just a rumor. They explicitly said they’ve resolved the hatred left over from the Sengoku period, and joining the Village means being reported. Now it seems they’re still fighting covertly. Fortunately, our Earth Spider Clan doesn’t join the Village, only maintaining an alliance. Otherwise, if we met teammates like this, we’d be so screwed we’d vomit blood. Now it’s good, not joining this Village means we naturally don’t have to participate in their profit distribution, and even better, no outdoor missions!”
“In this situation, we won’t compete for profits with them, and we can also exist as their external support. Plus, since we helped them eliminate an Uchiha opponent, Senju Tobirama probably has no reason to betray our Earth Spider Clan!”
Qing Zhu couldn’t help but think.
Soon, a few days later.
Senju Tobirama announced that the operation would begin.
Here, after obtaining all the basic intelligence information on the Uchiha Clan, as well as Uchiha Raimon’s specialized Ninjutsu intelligence, from Senju Tobirama, the Earth Spider Clan began their operation. First, they hired rogue Ninja to set up the first wave of ambush on the opponent’s inevitable route. Then, on the second inevitable retreat route, Senju Tobirama’s trusted subordinates would make their move.
Finally, the Earth Spider Clan would handle the cleanup.
The plan was approved by Senju Tobirama. He also wanted to see the strength of the Earth Spider Clan and whether they could take down Uchiha Raimon.
If they could, it would prove their strength as an ally of Konoha. After all, Uchiha Raimon, combined with the various secret techniques of the Uchiha Clan, was considered a Clan Head Level existence.
And if the Earth Spider could take him down, they naturally possessed that level of existence. With his elder brother not making a move, having such an ally of this caliber for the Village would be beneficial to the Village, not to mention that by killing Uchiha Raimon, they would also become mortal enemies of the Uchiha Clan.
And he, who held this secret, could also use this information to deter them at any time.
It was truly killing three birds with one stone.
Senju Tobirama thought so gleefully at the time.
He never expected such a change to occur.
The mission actually failed!
Is this what your Earth Spider Clan calls a guaranteed completion?
I paid such a huge price, almost exposing the chess pieces I had arranged within the Uchiha Clan, even the intelligence spies planted within the Uchiha Clan were exposed, and yet you Earth Spider left me with only this result.
Is this the powerful reputation your Earth Spider Clan has had for hundreds of years? With this level of strength, you still want to form an alliance with our Konoha? I think you’ve gone mad!
Because of this.
Senju Tobirama looked at the Earth Spider Great Elder in front of him, already feeling there was no need to form an alliance with them!
Furthermore, rather than letting them become Konoha’s allies, it would be better for them to become the Senju Clan’s “allies,” diligently working for the Senju Clan, free and independent, outside of Konoha.
It would also conveniently allow them to avoid Konoha’s rules and regulations.
Underneath his expressionless facade, Senju Tobirama had already begun to concoct various schemes. Of course, he still said, “No matter what, your mission has failed. You must restart the mission. In the Ninja World, Ninja who fail missions have no reason to live! ”
“However. I can give you a chance.”
“Get rid of Uchiha Raimon. As long as Uchiha Raimon dies, the previous conditions will still stand! Or get rid of an Uchiha elder of the same level. If you can’t do that, I’m afraid I can’t guarantee the secrecy of your mission this time!” Senju Tobirama said emotionlessly, leaning slightly back, as if completely unconcerned by the Earth Spider Clan’s threat.
In his opinion, although the Earth Spider Clan talked big, they didn’t actually pose a real threat to Konoha’s strength. After all, their previous performance was simply too disappointing.
Upon hearing Senju Tobirama’s words, Qing Zhu couldn’t help but be consumed by rage. He clenched his fists tightly, his body trembling slightly from anger.
“Senju Tobirama, you’ve gone too far!” Qing Zhu roared, his voice echoing in the air, carrying an uncontrollable fury.
“Perhaps, I can have my elder brother come and talk to you!”
Senju Tobirama still spoke calmly, seemingly not taking the Earth Spider Clan seriously at all. He no longer looked at Qing Zhu and began to handle Konoha’s affairs on his desk.
“Hmph, we’ll see!”
Humiliated in such a way, Qing Zhu directly turned and left.
As he reached the doorway, Qing Zhu suddenly stopped and, with his back to Senju Tobirama, said, “Perhaps you should send someone to look at the results of the battlefield where our Earth Spider Clan made their move, then you’ll know if it was your own intelligence problem! However, it seems now that our Earth Spider Clan doesn’t necessarily have to ally with Konoha. Your Konoha Ninja Village clearly said you could put aside the hatred from the Sengoku period, yet you still attack Ninja who are supposedly from the same Village. How could we dare to be your allies?”
He walked down to the Hokage building.
A subordinate nearby, who had also heard Senju Tobirama's insulting words towards the Earth Spider from outside the door, asked angrily and indignantly, "Great Elder. Are we just going to let this go? This damned fellow actually dared to insult our Earth Spider Clan like this!"
"Heh heh. Don't take it to heart, he will regret it one day! Unfortunately, we underestimated the Uchiha Clan."
Qing Zhu first shook his head and said, then couldn't help but sigh. Even with thorough preparations, completely avoiding direct confrontation with the Uchiha Clan's Ninja, they still underestimated the Uchiha Clan's strength. How exactly did the other party evade it?
Because the Earth Spider Clan's Forbidden Technique, Forbidden Technique: Raging Lion Hair, constantly accumulates natural energy, and every direct descendant of the Earth Spider Clan has it implanted in their body from birth.
Therefore, the accumulation of natural energy also varies depending on an individual's physical constitution and talent. Some can only accumulate one unit of natural energy a day, while others can accumulate a hundred units a day. With such natural energy accumulation, launching the Forbidden Technique: Raging Lion Hair still results in different levels of damage, but the minimum destruction range is several kilometers. Even members of the Earth Spider Clan cannot predict the accumulated storage of natural energy.
Naturally, when any clansman prepares to activate the Forbidden Technique: Raging Lion Hair, the other clansmen hide as far away as possible.
Otherwise, once affected,
It would be a pure, pointless sacrifice.
And don't think this attack range is too terrifying. After all, the technique is implanted from birth, followed by over a decade of natural affinity modification and the accumulation of natural energy that cannot be used by oneself. Then, through resonance with the natural energy between heaven and earth, all that energy is unleashed. Having such an attack range can only be described as perfectly normal.
Unfortunately, this combat method is not suitable for all clan members to fight together, as it leads to inefficient waste.
Therefore, the Earth Spider Clan's combat method is either to prioritize peace and not engage in battle with enemies, avoiding combat whenever possible. They would rather demarcate a territory and enjoy themselves as Daimyo than undertake Ninja missions.
If it's truly unavoidable, they prepare in advance by having a clansman perform a self-detonation attack within the enemy's clan. With the Forbidden Technique: Raging Lion Hair's attack method, once activated, the enemy's clan is basically completely wiped out. Without prior preparation, even a Clan Head Level expert cannot evade this instantaneous attack. Furthermore, this attack can occur at any time—during meals, during sleep—completely bypassing the Ninja's defensive mechanisms and without any warning.
Additionally, after each battle, the Earth Spider Clan destroys the battle location and covers it with Earth Release.
Therefore,
Up until now,
This Forbidden Technique has still not been exposed in the Ninja World.
It's not that the Earth Spider Clan doesn't want to gain reputation for themselves or deter external enemies.
It's simply that while the Forbidden Technique: Raging Lion Hair, a natural energy Forbidden Technique, is incredibly powerful, not everyone is suited for natural energy accumulation. If the technique fails, death is inevitable.
Countless people in the clan die from it every year.
The Earth Spider Clan also relies on continuous reproduction and a large population to constantly screen its members.
Even so, only a few dozen Ninja possess this technique, and each one is a foundational asset of the clan that absolutely cannot be squandered. This time, there was no other choice; they had to deter the nascent Konoha Ninja Village.
That's why a young clan member with less-than-stellar talent was chosen to make the sacrifice.
In the final process, the Earth Spider Clan uncharacteristically did not clear the traces left by the attack.
After all, to contend with the Ninja Village force composed of dozens to hundreds of Ninja clans, they had to display sufficiently powerful and ruthless strength, letting them know that the Earth Spider Clan is not to be trifled with. Only then could they resist these people's endless greed and desires.
"In this way, even a figure like Senju Tobirama will probably have to look at our Earth Spider Clan in a new light, right! That's an attack range with a diameter of a full seven kilometers! Konoha Village is going to suffer this time!" Qing Zhu mused to himself, a hint of a smug smile appearing on his face.
He turned to the Earth Spider beside him and continued, "Alright, let's head back to the Earth Spider Clan's encampment first. I estimate it won't be long before that Senju Tobirama fellow can't hold back and comes to recruit us himself. At that time, our Earth Spider Clan will have absolute initiative!"
Upon hearing this, the Earth Spider's face also lit up with excitement. He nodded vigorously and responded, "That's right! At that time, we must make that Senju Tobirama fellow kneel before our Earth Spider Clan's family crest and beg for our mercy!"
With that said,
The two then left Konoha.
Meanwhile,
Senju Tobirama was still arrogantly waiting for the Earth Spider Clan to submit, seemingly believing that they were nothing special!
Unfortunately, even a calm and wise person like Senju Tobirama, with the God of Shinobi presiding, still underestimated the various hidden strengths nurtured by this Ninja World.
Soon, he would regret this careless action.