Konoha Training Grounds.
Hashirama, Tobirama, and Madara stared at Mizuna, who was about to demonstrate his new power.
Rewind to 30 minutes ago.
"Me? Go to school? With my current abilities, I don't think I need to, right?" Mizuna said casually.
"What do you mean 'with your current abilities'? Mizuna, apart from the basic Three Academy Jutsu and Chakra control, plus that weird sword of yours, do you have any other tricks?" Tobirama asked.
Hashirama was also confused. Does my little brother-in-law have some hidden trump card?
Mizuna looked at the two of them, then said mysteriously:
"When I woke up this morning, I discovered I have a special ability! I can control non-elemental Chakra with 100% precision!" Mizuna announced proudly.
Hashirama and Tobirama were dumbfounded. Isn't that just... raw Chakra? Anyone with decent talent can control that!
"Mizuna... are you joking? Literally any ninja can control non-elemental Chakra," Tobirama said flatly.
Hashirama nodded in agreement.
Hearing this, Mizuna realized they misunderstood.
"No, no, no! I'm different! I can perform miracles with it."
Tobirama's interest was piqued. He told Mizuna to come to the training grounds so he could witness this "miracle."
Hashirama naturally tagged along.
Mito, claiming she had unfinished chores, stayed home.
As soon as the three stepped out, they ran into Madara, who had come looking for Hashirama early in the morning.
Why was Madara looking for Hashirama? Because he had a bad feeling last night that something happened to his best friend, so he came to check on him.
Seeing his bro was alive and well, Madara sighed in relief.
Hashirama didn't mention what happened last night because it was too humiliating.
Since Hashirama didn't say anything, Tobirama naturally kept his mouth shut in front of Madara.
Mizuna was afraid that if Madara found out, he might uncover clues leading back to I. Kobe—then Mizuna would be dead meat! So he stayed silent too.
Madara heard from Hashirama that Mizuna had awakened a new ability and expressed interest in seeing it.
Mizuna was happy to oblige.
Everyone was happy, except Tobirama.
Tobirama: Naturally Evil Uchiha Madara!
Back to the present.
"Alright, I'm starting!" Mizuna announced to the trio.
The three legendary ninjas nodded and focused their attention on Mizuna.
Mizuna channeled his power. Suddenly, three swords formed entirely of blue Chakra materialized around him. They hovered in the air, looking like Spirit Swords from a Xianxia (Cultivation) novel.
The three legends were genuinely shocked.
They had seen people channel Chakra into weapons, but condensing raw energy into a solid weapon? That was rare.
Tobirama observed the floating swords with fascination. He reached out and touched one.
"It has physical mass... it feels sharp and can cause physical damage. It's not a Genjutsu... Incredible... The potential is massive," Tobirama marveled.
Madara grabbed one and tested the grip.
"Susanoo? No... Mizuna isn't an Uchiha, he has no Sharingan. So what is this?" Madara wondered.
Tobirama asked, "Mizuna, how many of these swords can you create? Besides swords, can you create other objects?"
"I can create anything, Mid! But the larger the object, the more Chakra it requires. Right now, I can probably make about 60 of these swords," Mizuna replied.
The only reason he could make 60 was because he was an Uzumaki and was born with a massive Chakra pool.
Tobirama was stunned. He declared that Mizuna's future achievements would rival his brother's.
Madara stood there, pupils shaking (Anime shock effect).
Doesn't that mean Mizuna can mold a Susanoo out of raw Chakra? No! Maybe even something bigger! More powerful!
"Also, I seem to be able to control the non-elemental Chakra inside other people's bodies," Mizuna added casually.
This sentence shocked Madara and Tobirama even more.
Madara stepped forward. "Try it on me."
"Okay, Big Bro Madara."
Mizuna expanded his Chakra Domain (Innate Domain).
At first, Madara was confused about what Mizuna was doing. But suddenly, he sensed the atmosphere change.
Madara's five senses began to be cut off.
Initially, Madara ignored it. But as the Chakra Domain expanded to a 10-meter radius around him...
Madara's vision suddenly shifted. He realized he was in a Genjutsu.
He activated his Three-Tomoe Sharingan. No effect.
He activated his Mangekyou Sharingan. He still couldn't break out.
Madara was both confused and impressed. This ability is strong. Even I can't break free instantly.
Suddenly, a bright light appeared. Madara saw a completely naked Hashirama riding a "Great Wood Dragon" staring at him from the distance.
"Hashi... Hashirama! What are you doing?!" Madara blushed furiously.
But the naked Hashirama didn't answer. He just slowly approached Madara.
Madara realized he couldn't move. He shouted again:
"Hashirama! Stop it!"
Hashirama ignored him and actually sped up.
Just as the naked Hashirama was about to collide with Madara...
Madara snapped his eyes open. The first thing he saw was Mizuna collapsing from exhaustion.
Madara looked at the boy in shock, recalling what Mizuna had said earlier.
Interesting~ Uzumaki Mizuna. Maybe you really can do it... Madara thought.
Tobirama also snapped out of the illusion.
Having experienced Mizuna's Genjutsu, Tobirama was highly appreciative.
"Mizuna, how about I..."
Before Tobirama could finish, another voice cut him off.
"I will teach you Genjutsu! Mizuna!" Madara beat him to the punch.
"I can tell you lack Chakra reserves right now. Also, your Genjutsu requires you to fully permeate your own Chakra into the enemy's body to activate, right? If the enemy forces your Chakra out, it becomes useless," Madara analyzed.
"Naturally Evil Uchiha Madara! I saw that too! Mizuna cannot be taught by you! You'll corrupt him!" Tobirama shouted.
Madara ignored the barking dog next to him. He muttered "Trash" under his breath and stared at Mizuna, waiting for an answer.
Mizuna felt awkward seeing the two legends fighting over him.
"Can I learn from both of you?" Mizuna asked.
The two froze. They had no objection to the idea itself, but immediately started arguing about who would be the better teacher.
Mizuna would soon pay the price for this decision.
Meanwhile, Hashirama was standing far away, playing with one of the Chakra swords. Since he was outside the domain's range, he hadn't been affected.
"This sword... feels surprisingly balanced!"
...
5 Months Later. New Year's Eve.
After five months of tutoring under two legendary masters, Mizuna's Genjutsu skills weren't exactly "god-tier," but they were definitely "easy clap."
But these five months had been hell.
Morning training with Madara. A short nap at noon. Afternoon training with Tobirama. Not a single second of free time.
Inside Hashirama's house in the Senju Compound.
"Cheers!"
Three voices rang out.
Why only three voices? Because Madara and Tobirama hated each other's guts. The fact that they raised their cups at all was a miracle.
The table was filled with new dishes Mizuna had invented—basically home-cooked meals from his previous life.
Madara was eating Stir-fried Beef with Tofu Skin. The flavor suited his palate perfectly.
Tobirama was devouring Grilled Fish. It was seasoned with Mizuna's secret spice blend, and Tobirama was extremely satisfied.
Mito preferred the desserts Mizuna made. She was currently enjoying a piece of Osmanthus Cake.
As for Hashirama... he was obviously eating everything.
Suddenly, Hashirama stood up.
"It's a new year. I'll say a few words. This thing... that thing... um, well, you know, it's just... um... that thing..."
Hashirama had no idea what he was saying.
Tobirama sighed helplessly at his brother.
Mito just sighed.
Madara's mouth twitched.
Suddenly, Hashirama glanced at Mizuna, who was aggressively shoveling rice into his mouth. His eyes lit up.
"Let's wish Mizuna a smooth enrollment into the Academy!"
Everyone paused, then smiled.
"To a smooth enrollment for Mizuna!"
"Don't embarrass me, brat!" Madara said.
"Prove that I taught you better than that evil Uchiha, Mizuna!" Tobirama added.
The two rivals glared at each other.
"Hmph!" They scoffed in unison.
"I put a new set of clothes in your room for you to wear to school tomorrow. I hope you like them, Mizuna," Mito said gently.
"Hahaha! I don't have much to say. If anything happens, come tell me, Mizuna!" Hashirama said, scratching his head.
Mizuna, whose mouth was stuffed like a chipmunk, looked up in confusion.
"Huh? Me?"
Everyone: "..."
The night passed in warmth and harmony.
A new beginning for Uzumaki Mizuna was about to start.
...