Chapter 22: A Drastic Solution
"Is this the legendary Forbidden Scroll?"
After receiving the scroll from Naruto Uzumaki, Ren Arakawa immediately opened it. To be honest, this Forbidden Scroll was practically a game-breaking item in the Naruto world. After all, Naruto Uzumaki had only learned one technique from it—the Multiple Shadow Clone Technique—which allowed him to run amok and act recklessly in the early stages. He had even managed to defeat Mizuki, who was a rank above him. Later, this technique played a crucial role in his battle against Kaguya! Therefore, this scroll must be incredibly powerful!
Thus, Ren was somewhat excited as he unrolled the scroll. However, the first four characters that met his eyes the moment he opened it instantly threw him into confusion:
——[Not Suitable for Children]
That's right.
Upon opening the scroll, the first thing Ren saw were these four large, handwritten characters.
[Uchiha Madara: Cough cough...]
[Hashirama Senju: Hahaha... What do you think? I wrote those four characters myself. Not bad, right?]
[Minato Namikaze: First Hokage, the four words you wrote are easily misunderstood!]
[Yuhi Kurenai: Yeah, people who didn't know better would think our village is some kind of shady place!]
[Hashirama Senju: How could you juniors possibly understand my good intentions? These are all forbidden techniques. Writing these four words is to prevent weaker minors from peeking.]
[Hyuga Hizashi: But... why do I feel even more curious to find out what's inside after you wrote those four words?]
[Hashirama Senju: ...]
Ren Arakawa: "First Hokage, sometimes I really have to question your intelligence!"
[Uchiha Madara: Kid, it seems you've finally understood how I felt back then!]
[Uchiha Izuna: Brother, you've had it rough!]
[Yagura Karatachi: I never expected you to be like this, First Hokage!]
[The Third Raikage: To grasp the essence of these four words... it seems the legendary God of Shinobi was once a man of experience!]
Ren continued to unroll the scroll. Soon, the forbidden techniques and secret arts within were revealed to him one by one. But unfortunately, these forbidden techniques were all written in Japanese! Even if he wanted to steal the knowledge, he wouldn't be able to understand it.
However, Ren hadn't planned on learning any techniques from this scroll anyway. Because he had a better method—to trick Tobirama Senju into giving him these skills!
No sooner said than done...
[Notification: The host has lifted the mute on Tobirama Senju!]
[Tobirama Senju: Brother! I swear! You actually wrote those four words on my Forbidden Scroll! If my descendants find out, won't they gossip about me behind my back?]
The moment Tobirama Senju was unmuted, he pointed at his older brother Hashirama Senju's nose and gave him a thorough scolding.
[Hashirama Senju: Tobirama, don't be so agitated. I only did this to prevent minors from watching. After all, children are the leaves of the great tree; we must protect them. This is the true Will of Fire!]
[Tobirama Senju: To hell with the Will of Fire! You wrote the words, but the techniques are mine. You've completely ruined my reputation. I can't even preserve my dignity in my old age. This is so damn hard!]
[Uchiha Izuna: Tobirama, for the first time, I actually feel sorry for you!]
[Tobirama Senju: Sigh~ I'm not saying anything more. I just want to be alone for a while.]
Ren Arakawa: "It's okay, I can help you!"
[Tobirama Senju: You'll help me? That's right, kid, you're right there. Why don't you just erase those four shameful words for me? Even just covering them up would work. I'll reward you handsomely later!]
[Hashirama Senju: Tobirama, please stop...]
[Tobirama Senju: Big brother, shut up!]
[Hashirama Senju: Okay...]
[Uchiha Fugaku: Holy crap, the God of Shinobi has no dignity at all!]
[Yuhi Kurenai: It seems the First Hokage was also a brother-con!]
[Tobirama Senju: You two juniors, shut up, or I'll kill you!]
Tobirama Senju was in a foul mood and was ready to pick a fight with anyone he saw.
Ren, however, was not afraid. He still smiled and said, "Second Hokage, erasing those words is too much trouble. I'll just burn the scroll for you!"
[Tobirama Senju: ???]
[Hashirama Senju: ...]
[Uchiha Izuna: That sounds great! If you dare burn the Forbidden Scroll, kid, I'll immediately buy a VIP membership!]
Ren Arakawa: "Okay, it's a deal!"
[Tobirama Senju: Young man, how dare you...!]
Ren Arakawa: "Are you threatening me?"
[Tobirama Senju: I wouldn't dare!]