Chapter 6: Bottomless swamp
[ Words excluding A/n :- 1215 ]
The sun was high overhead, casting a warm glow over the training grounds of the Senju clan. Senju Butsuma, the patriarch of the clan, stood tall and imposing, his eyes fixed intently on his two sons, Hashirama and Tobirama. The air was electric with anticipation as the three prepared to engage in a spar.
Hashirama, the elder of the two brothers, cracked his knuckles in preparation. He was a skilled young ninja( in training),and he was determined to best his father in combat.
Tobirama, on the other hand, looked a bit more nervous. He was still developing his skills, but he was eager to prove himself.
One-year-old Tatsuya, the youngest of the Senju siblings, sat on the sidelines, watching the scene unfold with wide eyes. He was too young to participate in the spar, but he was excited to cheer on his brothers.
Butsuma, sensing his sons' eagerness, smiled slightly. "Let's begin," he said, his voice low and even.
Hashirama glanced at Tobirama saying " We are going to do just as we planned, .....you ready with you shurikens? ".
" Yes brother " complied little tobirama with an eager expression on his face which was already starting to show his strict expression which he will wear in the future.
Hashirama and Tobirama charged forward, their movements swift and precise. Hashirama unleashed a flurry of punches and kicks, but Butsuma effortlessly deflected each attack. Tobirama, meanwhile, attempted to use his speed to outmaneuver his father, but Butsuma was always one step ahead.
As the spar was unfolding ,Hashirama with his seemingly monstrous strength which, no five year old should possess, tried to punch his father at his solar plexus.
Just as butsuma was about to counter it using his palm as a shield.. Sounds of 6 shurikens glazing towards him could be heard.
" Chidish tricks" He sneered, already on his way to take out a kunai from his pouch to counter attack the shurikens.
As all this was going on one could see Hashirama waving hand seals.... This instantly surprised Butsuma , as although not rare but still astonishing seeing his eldest son trying to use a jutsu.
Hashirama ever the flamboyant one yelled ,
" Earth Release: Bottomless Swamp" .
The surrounding ground around Butsuma turned into deep mud, causing him to sink, Just as butsuma was about to sink ,one could see Tobirama throw numerous shurikens towards him from upwards ,so that Butsuma doesn't have the nessecary gap to to escape.
" That's certainly a good plan both of you have come up with, " He said in an acknowledging tone, but you could see a smirk forming on his face.
As everyone was waiting for him to finally concede an unexpected thing happened.
Butsuma never sank into the ground.
It was as if he was standing a few centimeter above ground and you could see a light blue wave underneath his foot.
Butsuma clapped his hands saying , " Very good ,both of have done well.... You made me use chakra... That in itself is a feat. "
Dismantling all the shurikens coming towards him , he moved in a blur , first towards Tobirama , kicking the little boy with no mercy on his chest.
As the spar continued, it became increasingly clear that Butsuma was the superior fighter. Hashirama and Tobirama were skilled, but they were no match for their father's experience and skill.
As Hashirama anticipated his move towards his father, butsuma overpowered him with his mere speed. Hence, pinning down both the brothers against the ground.
He spoke in a proud voice " You both have done well. I'm proud of you".
Although they had lost, you could see a small smile tugging on their lips.
Tatsuya giggled at the sight of his brothers, who were now rubbing their sore heads. "Baba, you win!" he exclaimed.
Butsuma smiled, his eyes crinkling at the corners. "Indeed I do, little one," he said, scooping up Tatsuya in a warm hug. "But your brothers will get stronger with time. And one day, they will be able to defeat me."
Hashirama and Tobirama looked up at their father, their eyes shining with determination. They knew that they had a long way to go before they could match their father's skills, but they were eager to try.
As the four Senju family members walked off the training grounds together, Tatsuya looked up at his father with wide eyes. "Baba, can I train with you too?" he asked.
Butsuma chuckled, ruffling Tatsuya's hair. "Not yet, little one," he said. "But soon. Very soon."
Tatsuya's pov:-
When I saw my father using chakra at his feet to keep himself standing, in the sinking ground , a strange flicker of blue waves moved as he saw all his father's actions, as how he parried and then subdued his brothers.
'What was that feeling.... When father used chakra... It was as if all the blue particles were calling me.. ..... Oh well.. It must have been a fluke. '
It was for this reason I asked my father to train me.... as I became more restless thinking about that feeling ,which all those tiny minuscule waves gave me. But then again it may have been a fluke.
But being a transmigarter he wasn't a fool to give up any circumstances ,which can make him more powerful and make him understand more about the intricacies of chakra.
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" Now what gifts would both of you like to have.. " Butsuma asked in an amusing tone as if this scene was very interesting to him.
" Father both me and Tobirama would like to train with you, so that you can teach us more. "Hashirama said in a requesting voice.
" Yes father, your lessons would make us a capable ninja ,which would help us to be strong in the future. "a mild voice of young Tobirama echoed.
" Hmm although I'm usually busy with clan business .. I'll take out an hour every alternative day to train you both ". Butsuma replied, meanwhile already thinking on whom he had to dump the clan affairs on.. In order To take out time to teach his children.
As we reached home , my mother came out and immediately reached for both hashirama and tobirama taking in note their messy clothings and hair, she suggested " Are you both alright, you didn't get hurt right? ... Ok now go both of you and have a bath and then come to the dining room ".
" We are alright mom ". They both replied in a cheerful tone as they made their way to bathrooms to have a bath.
" You should have gone easy on them " ,My mother said to father.
" It's alright , only this way will they have the courage to stand on battlefield. " He replied in a bit of stern tone as he made his way inside the house.
My mom seeing me instantly smiled and reached down to scoop me up in her arms.
" Mom nahh... Down down". I said defiantly.
" No baby... You will be in my arms and I'm not letting you go "she said these words with a smile but it seemed more of a command.
As we went inside the house, I began to ponder about the spar which took place today, and how I would have handled it.
[A/n :- This was my first time writing a fight scene so do tell whether you liked it or not.... Secondly next chapter will come out after 24 jan due to my exams... Bye .... ]