Chapter 30

If Hashirama Senju were to truly get serious,

even Madara Uchiha wouldn't last long at his hands.

Madara Uchiha's moves were basically useless against him.

Genjutsu, he was nearly immune to it,

in taijutsu he was stronger than Madara Uchiha,

in ninjutsu he was also stronger than Madara Uchiha,

and in terms of recovery…

Hashirama Senju even believed that only the Nine-Tailed Fox could match him blow for blow.

Among humans,

there was probably no one who could keep pace with him!!!

Hashirama Senju had already forgotten

what it felt like the last time his chakra was completely spent,

his stamina bottomed out.

He had no memory of what that sensation was like.

Ever since he became the strongest of the Senju clan,

he had never experienced such a thing again.

Even when fighting Madara Uchiha,

that was only because he had held back quite a lot,

so Madara Uchiha was able to push him to that extent,

otherwise, once Hashirama Senju got serious,

Madara Uchiha could never possibly be his opponent.

But such a battle was far too boring for Hashirama Senju,

so he would rather hold back,

which both let his partner Madara Uchiha keep his dignity,

and also gave him the confidence to keep chasing after him!!!

……

"Madara, if you're willing to join hands with me."

"If you're willing to trust me, I have a way to make you stronger!!"

"I need reliable partners to help me."

"I alone cannot achieve my own dream."

Only after young Madara's emotions had somewhat settled

did Hashirama speak his purpose aloud.

"Hmph! … What if I refuse you?"

Hearing this,

young Hashirama's gaze turned ice-cold.

"If you choose to refuse me."

"Then both you and the Uchiha clan behind you will be my enemies."

"As for enemies, I have never shown any mercy…"

Young Madara's face shifted through a series of expressions.

Young Hashirama was already this absurdly strong!!!

Who knew how powerful he'd be in a few more years?

Young Madara did not believe he could defeat young Hashirama in a few years!!!

If the Uchiha clan faced such an enemy,

there was probably no one who could stop him!!

"Then it's settled."

"I'll form an alliance with you."

"I'll help you achieve your dream."

"But you need to help me become stronger — that is the price of my helping you."

"At the same time, no matter what happens, you must not destroy the Uchiha clan behind me."

In the end, young Madara chose to submit.

He knew this was the best choice for both himself and the Uchiha clan behind him.

"You've made the right choice…"

"And, Madara… this isn't only my dream, it's yours too."

"Let us work hard together for our dream…"

Looking at the right hand young Hashirama extended toward him,

Madara did not hesitate,

and gripped it tightly!!!

……

After dealing with the matter of Madara Uchiha.

Young Hashirama felt a weight lift from his heart.

Madara Uchiha is a friend,

and also a rival.

He is even a companion who can understand his ideals.

So the young Hashirama did not want to make a move against the young Madara.

A true confidant is hard to find, and a worthy opponent is even harder to find.

And how many people in this world can satisfy both at once?

How many are there?

Moreover, the young Hashirama knew

that apart from himself,

Madara was the most gifted peer he had ever seen!!!

Even his own younger brother, Tobirama Senju, was far inferior compared to Madara.

He had a premonition

that Madara would surely become the next clan head of the Uchiha clan,

it was only a matter of time.

"Come in... the door isn't locked."

Looking at Tobirama Senju standing awkwardly at the door of the training room.

The young Hashirama asked curiously what matter he had.

His own younger brother was always decisive and swift in doing things,

normally he never hid whatever he had to say,

even their father, Butsusen Senju, he sometimes dared to talk back to outright.

"Big brother... you... you... you could take me along to train, couldn't you?"

"I feel my cultivation progress is really too slow, and the others can't help me."

Ever since he last saw Hashirama Senju perform Wood Release, displaying his awe-inspiring might,

Tobirama Senju had been extremely envious.

"Uh... the gap in strength between us is too great."

"I'm afraid training with me won't give you any new insights."

"But... I've recently developed a whole new set of ninjutsu, and it feels quite suited to you..."

Originally, when Tobirama Senju heard Hashirama say this, he already felt some disappointment inside.

But knowing Hashirama had new ninjutsu to pass on to him,