Naruto: Starting as the Third Hokage with Tears in His Eyes

Chapter 333 The secret room of the old house

Even Orochimaru's golden snake eyes revealed a rare hint of frustration befitting a scientist. All the theories were complete, all the technical difficulties had been overcome, yet they were ultimately stuck on such a fundamental, non-technical problem.

A suffocating silence fell over the room.

Just then, the office door was gently pushed open.

Hiruzen Sarutobi walked in, followed by Madara Uchiha, a figure who seemed like a living shadow of history.

"Teacher." Tsunade and Orochimaru immediately stood up straight.

Madara Uchiha's arrival made the atmosphere in the research room even more tense. He only glanced casually at the sophisticated instruments before focusing his attention entirely on the patch of immaculate soil in the constant temperature incubator that emitted a soft glow.

Hiruzen Sarutobi seemed oblivious to the troubled expressions on their faces, and simply spoke gently.

"It seems the initial development of the container has been successful. Thank you for your hard work."

Tsunade hesitated for a moment, then finally couldn't help but say, "Sensei, we've encountered a problem..."

"I know."

Hiruzen Sarutobi interrupted her, his face still displaying a calm and reassuring expression.

He looked around the laboratory, which represented the most cutting-edge life sciences in Konoha, before slowly saying, "Some things are not necessarily stored in laboratories."

"Come on, come with me to a place."

Tsunade and Orochimaru exchanged a glance, both seeing confusion in each other's eyes. But they would not question their teacher's orders.

The four of them walked out of the Hokage Building.

This is a very peculiar combination.

The current strongest Hokage, Hiruzen Sarutobi. The legendary founder of the Uchiha clan, Madara Uchiha, who is said to have died long ago. And the two future "Legendary Sannin," Tsunade and Orochimaru.

As they walked through the streets of Konoha, the villagers bowed respectfully to the Hokage. They merely glanced curiously at the white-haired old man following behind him, unaware of the terrifying power slumbering beneath that aged body.

Tsunade's mind was filled with questions.

Where are they going? It seems the teacher had a plan in place for the lack of second-generation adult samples.

Hiruzen Sarutobi offered no explanation, but led them through the bustling Hokage Avenue, past the dam construction site, and finally stopped in front of a vast yet unusually ancient and tranquil mansion.

The old house of the Senju clan.

This is also the residence of Mito Uzumaki.

The mansion's gates were wide open, as if they had been waiting for their arrival.

An old servant respectfully ushered them in, and after passing through an elegant courtyard, they finally met the person sitting upright under the veranda of the main house.

Mito Uzumaki was dressed in an elegant kimono, her signature long red hair neatly tied back.

On the small table in front of her, a pot of tea was warming, the rising steam blurring her face, which bore the marks of time.

"Lord Hokage," she said slowly, her voice gentle and calm.

Then, Mito Uzumaki's gaze passed over Hiruzen Sarutobi and landed on Madara Uchiha. In those deep eyes, there was no surprise, only a calmness that had seen through the passage of time.

Madara Uchiha met her gaze, a fleeting emotion passing through his Rinnegan eyes.

"Mito-sama."

Hiruzen Sarutobi bowed slightly, his attitude full of respect. "I apologize for disturbing you."

Mito Uzumaki shook her head, picked up the teapot, and poured a cup of tea for everyone.

"I know why you've come."

Her words surprised both Tsunade and Orochimaru.

Mito's gaze shifted to Tsunade, filled with the loving kindness typical of an elder.

"Tsunade, your grandfather, and your great-uncle, they were once the ninjas who stood at the pinnacle of this world."

"The legacy they left behind goes far beyond the title of Hokage and those powerful ninjutsu."

After speaking, she slowly stood up and gestured for everyone to follow.

She led them through a corridor with a photo of her with the First Hokage, Hashirama Senju.

In the photo, Hashirama smiles like a child, while Mito nestles beside him, looking blissful.

Seeing this photo gently touched Tsunade's heart.

Her grandfather's appearance was already somewhat blurry in her memory, but the warm smile in the photo instantly made her want to cry.

They eventually arrived at what appeared to be an ordinary research lab.

The furnishings here are simple, quite different from Orochimaru's laboratory, which is filled with all sorts of equipment.

Mito stretched out her wrinkled hand and gently pressed it on a blank spot on the wall.

"untie."

With a soft shout, the shimmering blue chakra patterns spread rapidly across the wall like living things, forming an extremely complex and precise sealing technique.

With the soft sound of a mechanism turning, a perfectly concealed hidden door slowly opened.

A long-dormant aura wafted in from behind the door.

Behind the door lies a completely different world.

A larger, more professional escape room was presented to everyone.

Inside the sealed room, various state-of-the-art research equipment and rows of well-preserved scrolls were neatly arranged. Although covered in dust, one could still see the meticulousness and attention to detail of the room's former owner.

"Where is this..." Orochimaru's breathing became rapid, and his golden snake eyes gleamed as if he had seen a rare treasure.

"This is Tobirama's most important laboratory during his lifetime."

Mito Uzumaki's voice echoed in the quiet, secluded room. "He completed most of his research on forbidden techniques here."

She paused, then continued, "And Hashirama would often come here, working with Tobirama to conduct... research on his own cells and vitality."

These words made everyone hold their breath.

Mito slowly walked to the very center of the secret room.

There, two specially made refrigerators, crafted from special metals and imbued with top-tier time-sealing techniques, stood side by side.

She reached out and infused each of the two cabinet doors with a wisp of life-giving chakra belonging to the Uzumaki clan.

The seal has been broken once again.

The cabinet door slid open silently, revealing what was inside.

There were no earth-shattering energy fluctuations, nor any terrifying sights.

In each of the two transparent containers, a small section of hair floated quietly.

One section was long, black hair, brimming with a profound and powerful life force.

The other section features short, silver-white hair, neat and sharp, seemingly still retaining the aura of Thor.

"This is……"

Tsunade stepped forward, her hands trembling uncontrollably.

"These are biological samples left behind by Hashirama and Tobirama at the peak of their lives," Mito Uzumaki stated calmly.

"Tobirama is an extremely cautious person; he's always preparing for the worst. As for Hashirama... although he's always carefree, he trusts his younger brother more than anyone else."

Tsunade reached out and gently touched the container holding the long black hair with her fingertips. The cold touch sent a warm feeling through her, but indescribable warmth welled up in her heart.

grandfather……

Grandfather...

Orochimaru was completely stunned. He stared at the two samples like a devout believer witnessing a miracle.

perfect!

This is the most perfect biological sample!

From the First and Second Hokage at their peak! The biological information and chakra imprints they contain are far purer and more powerful than any other relic!

With this, not only is summoning possible, but even adjusting the Immaculate Soil to the resonance frequency that best matches the souls of the two Hokage becomes possible!

All the problems were solved at this moment.

Madara Uchiha, who had been silent all along, stepped forward. He didn't look at the portion belonging to Tobirama Senju, but focused all his attention on the section of black hair belonging to Hashirama Senju.

There are many.

He thought he had buried everything from the past.

But when she saw a trace of this man again, her already cold heart still beat violently out of control.

Mito Uzumaki carefully took out the two containers, first handing the container containing the silver short hair to Hiruzen Sarutobi.

Then, she carried the container containing the long black hair and walked up to Tsunade.

"Tsunade, this is something your grandfather left behind. It's most appropriate for you to keep it safe."

Tsunade took a deep breath and solemnly accepted the container with trembling hands.

That was more than just an experimental sample; it was the legacy of the Thousand Hands clan, the most precious inheritance her grandfather left her.