"Don't look at me like that. I'm here to collect my reward. Your younger brother said you would give me a reward for saving him. Once I have the reward, I'll leave."
Rosen knew that Senju Tobirama was suspicious of his motives.
He originally had no intention of getting involved with the Senju Clan.
Currently, the war between the Senju Clan and the Uchiha Clan was in full swing.
He was a lone wolf, and if he got involved, he might be crushed by the overwhelming tide.
Even if he knew the direction of history, once he was on the battlefield, he would be beyond his control.
His current strength, let alone compared to Senju Hashirama and Uchiha Madara, even among other forces, there were many who could defeat him.
Senju Tobirama was stunned for a moment, then smiled and said, "How much reward do you want?"
"At least an A-rank Seal Ninjutsu, or a set of medical Ninjutsu."
Senju Tobirama was somewhat surprised: "Do you know what it means to gain the friendship of our Senju Clan?"
"Yes, it means I'll likely become cannon fodder on the battlefield."
Senju Tobirama clearly saw the disdain in the other party's eyes.
This somewhat hurt Senju Tobirama's pride.
Their Senju Clan was a prestigious clan in the Ninja World; were they really that disliked?
"Your Excellency, what is your name?"
"Nara Rosen."
"Are you from the Nara Clan?"
"No, I am a wandering Nara Clan member. I don't want to get involved in this dog-eat-dog war."
His identity was really untenable. The Nara Clan would follow the Sarutobi Clan in the Late Stage and join the camp against the Uchiha Clan.
So his identity would be easily exposed, it was better to say he was a wandering Nara Clan member.
And this was very common during the Warring States Period; almost every clan had members wandering outside, avoiding the chaos of war.
"It's getting late now, why don't you come to our Senju Clan for a night's rest?"
"Some people are just like that. When you actively approach them, they always think you have ulterior motives, but when you refuse, they shamelessly try to win you over. As we say where I'm from, such people are cheap."
Senju Tobirama's expression was a bit stiff, but upon closer thought, he seemed to be exactly like that.
However, Rosen had, after all, saved his younger brother, so by both reason and emotion, he couldn't casually harm him: "Please."
This time, Rosen did not refuse and followed Senju Tobirama to the Senju Clan.
"White-haired, is your older brother married?"
Senju Tobirama looked at Rosen: "The marriage of my elder brother and sister-in-law is known throughout the Ninja World. Don't you know?"
"I'm not from the Ninja World; I'm just a wanderer." Rosen shrugged: "If it weren't for this unlucky child, I wouldn't have gotten involved with you."
"Being able to kill five Uchiha Shinobi, your strength and experience don't seem like those of a wanderer." Senju Tobirama still held a high degree of suspicion towards Rosen.
"In this World, no matter what you do, if you want to survive, you first need to have enough strength. From Luliang City to Daimyo City, a short journey of two thousand li, I have to face at least three battles with over a hundred people."
"If you join our Senju Clan, I can guarantee your safety."
"You can't even guarantee the safety of this unlucky child, how can you guarantee the safety of an outsider like me?"
Senju Banma looked up, gazing at Rosen with a resentful look.
Can you stop pointing me out?
"This was just an accident," Senju Tobirama said.
Senju Banma was currently a Prince in the Senju Clan, and even when he went to the battlefield, he had many people protecting him.
But this time, they seized the opportunity and ambushed Senju Banma, leaving Senju Banma isolated and helpless.
In this chaotic era, safety could only be said to be relative; no one could absolutely guarantee safety.
"Then what benefits do I get if I join the Senju Clan?"
"Any benefits are obtained through military achievements, so I cannot give you any guarantees."
"Then I have nothing to say to you. If you want population growth, you can provide relatively fair and just policies, but for talent, you need to offer great benefits."
"So, you think you are a talent?"
"In different periods, the standards for talent are also different. What the Senju Clan needs now are Great Masters, so the standard for talent is powerful strength. If the Warring States Period settles down in the future, then those who can allow the clans to recuperate will be the talents."
"Which type do you belong to then?"
"No matter which type, I don't belong to you. I am the man you will never have."
Senju Tobirama looked at Rosen with a black line on his face.
As soon as they arrived at the Senju Clan, a large figure wearing a loose white robe and long, straight black hair came forward, letting out a loud laugh.
"Haha… Tobirama, Itama, you're back!"
This guy must be the God of Shinobi, Senju Hashirama.
Senju Hashirama stepped forward casually and patted Senju Banma's shoulder hard.
Senju Banma grimaced, almost performing a full prostration.
"Is this your elder brother who is said to be not very smart?" Rosen asked Senju Tobirama beside him.
"Hmm," Senju Tobirama quietly replied.
If it were any other time, if someone insulted his elder brother, Senju Tobirama would definitely hit them with a Flying Thunder God Slash.
However, regarding Rosen's words, he suddenly felt a sense of agreement.
If Senju Hashirama's IQ had just increased by 5, the Warring States Period would have ended long ago.
Senju Hashirama in this era had already displayed almost invincible combat power.
And as his sworn enemy, Uchiha Madara, although powerful at this time, did not possess dominating strength.
Currently, it was more about the Uchiha Clan's own notorious reputation.
After all, the Uchiha Clan currently had quite a few Mangekyo.
Uchiha Madara's strength lay in his powerful combat talent.
Everyone had the same Mangekyo, and Uchiha Madara didn't have dominating combat power, but Uchiha Madara could still play tricks.
It wasn't until Uchiha Izuna died by Senju Tobirama's hand and Uchiha Madara obtained the Eternal Mangekyo that he truly separated himself from others and stood on the same level as Senju Hashirama.
In the comparison of strength between Senju Hashirama and Uchiha Madara, from the time they took over as Family Head until the Valley of the End battle, Senju Hashirama was always in the lead.
Moreover, during the Warring States Period, for a long time, Senju Hashirama had a significant advantage.
However, Senju Hashirama did not choose to directly end the Warring States Period conflicts by force.
This might be his elevated ideology, but others didn't see it that way.
At least Rosen, as an observer, didn't think so.
Ending the war earlier means fewer deaths, which should be a good thing, but Senju Hashirama insisted on convincing people with virtue.
Everyone was living on the edge of a blade, and then this guy with an ideology three stories high came along, and basically everyone treated him like an idiot.
But the key was that this idiot's fists were even higher than his ideology.
Senju Hashirama turned his head to look at Rosen: "I think I heard someone speaking ill of me."
Rosen looked up at the sky, and Senju Tobirama looked left and right.
"Oh, kid, you have the aura of Sage Chakra on you." Senju Hashirama's gaze locked onto Rosen.
Rosen was stunned for a moment, Sage Chakra?
He had some understanding of Sage Arts in the Ninja World.
Sage Chakra can be used to perform unique Sage Arts, as well as to enhance ordinary Ninjutsu, increasing their power by several, or even more than ten, times.
Currently, Sage Arts are monopolized by the Three Great Sage Lands: Shikkotsu Forest, Ryūchi Cave, and Mount Myōboku.
Of course, there are also extremely rare individuals with innate Sage Body.
Sage Chakra can erode the body, and a small number of people can achieve the conditions for short-term control and use of Sage Arts through Cultivation, such as Jiraiya and Naruto in the Late Stage, who are both imperfect Sages.
Minato Namikaze and Yakushi Kabuto are both said to possess the Perfect Sage Body, which in reality means they can use Sage Arts a few more times.
And in the Naruto World, only three people possess an innate Sage Body that is not eroded by Sage Chakra: Six Paths Sage, Senju Hashirama, and Jugo.
However, no matter who they are, their Sage Arts still need to be learned from the Three Great Sage Lands.
Rosen pondered, was the Sage Chakra Senju Hashirama mentioned referring to the Qi or magic within him?
"Clan Chief Senju, can you demonstrate the Sage Chakra you mentioned?"
Senju Hashirama didn't suspect Rosen of having ulterior motives, clasped his hands together, and entered Sage Mode!
In an instant, two black markings appeared around Senju Hashirama's eyes.
Rosen also felt the immense Qi within Senju Hashirama.
So that's it, Qi is the Sage Chakra of the Ninja World.
Rosen also released his the awakening of the spirit.
Senju Tobirama looked at Rosen in surprise, as he had always known the power of Sage Arts.
But all this time, his elder brother was the only one in the entire Ninja World who possessed Sage Arts.
Now, discovering that Rosen also knew Sage Arts, somewhat shocked him.
"Clan Chief Senju, which of the Three Great Sage Lands is your Sage Art from?"
"Shikkotsu Forest," Senju Hashirama replied, "What about you?"
"I am not from any of the Three Great Sage Lands, and as for my origin, I cannot disclose it."
Senju Hashirama did not press the matter. Everyone had their own little secrets, and he could understand that.
"Most people can cultivation my Sage Arts. I can offer my Sage Arts in exchange with you," Rosen said.
Senju Hashirama and Senju Tobirama were both tempted, especially Senju Tobirama. He had admired Sage Arts for a long time, but unfortunately, he had no talent for Cultivating Sage Arts, so he had always only been able to watch and not learn.
Now, hearing that Rosen actually had his own unique Sage Arts and was willing to offer them, Senju Tobirama's heart quickened.
"What do you want to exchange for?"
"The Uzumaki Clan's Seal Ninjutsu, or the forbidden Ninjutsu developed by Senju Tobirama."
Currently, Senju Tobirama had already begun his path as a Great Master of forbidden Ninjutsu. The Flying Thunder God Technique and the Flying Thunder God Slash had already been developed.
However, Rosen was not sure how many forbidden Ninjutsu he had actually researched.
Senju Hashirama and Senju Tobirama exchanged glances.
"I cannot promise you the Uzumaki Clan's Seal Ninjutsu, as it does not belong to our Senju Clan. The things Tobirama developed can be traded, but you are not allowed to spread them," Senju Hashirama said.
"Then I also have a request: you can only teach my Sage Arts to one direct descendant per generation," Rosen said.
"Good, I agree." Senju Tobirama agreed more decisively than Senju Hashirama.
Senju Tobirama placed his hands on the ground, Summoning Jutsu: sealing scroll!
Bang—
A one-meter-tall giant scroll was summoned by Senju Tobirama.
Rosen, on the other hand, took out the "Twenty-Four Qi Refining Arts" and handed it to Senju Tobirama.
[Obtained 20 spacetime points.]
Rosen's heart stirred; his transaction with Senju Tobirama seemed to also change the future.
20 spacetime points, more than saving Senju Banma, but not a lot.