Traveling through three generations: Making Konoha great again!

Chapter 129 Tobirama Senju and Danzo, Madara Uchiha's Superhuman Conspiracy (10,000 words in one chapter)

Tobirama Senju turned around in confusion.

Danzo was still the same as always—

A black robe, bandages wrapped around his head, and a cane he'd somehow produced—

The dead man's face was extremely stiff.

Tobirama Senju's forehead twitched as he suppressed his displeasure.

He is, after all, an Uchiha now—

If it were in the past, Danzo would have taken measures to punish this brat long ago if he dared to disobey him!

Kick him, rip off his hood, and break that stupid cane!

However, this is also a false proposition.

Because in Tobirama Senju's previous life, Danzo never disregarded his orders and often over-executed them—

Why are you still wearing bandages?

"You picked up another cane today; you feel empty inside—are you thinking about these external ornaments to embellish your authority?"

Tobirama Senju said in a slightly exaggerated tone, "I see. It's because the Hokage demonstrated two bloodline limits a few days ago, and you realized you couldn't keep up with the Hokage's progress, so you could only seek external comfort?"

"Holding a cane and wearing bandages, he kept implying and emphasizing to everyone that you are the Hokage's assistant who has contributed to Konoha, the so-called Dark Ninja, the Root of Konoha—"

"You are also a great contributor to Konoha. Although your strength is lacking, you have still made contributions! This new cane is quite eye-catching, but I think that if you stand next to the Hokage, people will still not notice you."

"I've known you since I came to the village, and you haven't made any progress at all in the past few months—"

As Tobirama Senju spoke, he slowly turned around and said mockingly, "My lord, I heard from the elders of the clan that you really want to become Hokage, but given the current situation—"

"Even if unforeseen circumstances arise and you actually manage to become Hokage, no one will believe you can compare to the Third Hokage—"

What do you think?

Tobirama Senju recklessly sprayed venom, forcefully stabbing Danzo in his weakest point.

He is now an Uchiha.

A proud Uchiha boy should have this kind of attitude and reaction towards the Hokage's assistant who had intimidated him since he entered the village—

Even if there's no one around.

However, Tobirama Senju still intends to keep his promise to Hiruzen Sarutobi.

Aside from the master and his apprentice, no one else would know his true identity.

Moreover, Tobirama Senju's observations at the Ninja Academy and at the grassroots level made him extremely dissatisfied with Danzo.

The concept of the roots is valuable.

The problem is, it's done so sloppily!

This is planting a time bomb for the reputation and legal standing of the Senju faction!

He was bombarded in the face with a barrage of words from Tobirama Senju.

Danzo clenched his fists instantly, extremely angry, his eyes even turning slightly red.

That despicable and hateful Uchiha brat!

How dare you talk to him like that? You even hit the nail on the head!

The saying goes, "A lie won't hurt, but the truth is the sharpest knife." Tobirama Senju was completely exposed; they saw right through him.

Danzo has indeed been very anxious lately.

After seeing that Hiruzen Sarutobi could master two bloodline limits—

Danzo was finally forced to accept a fact.

He might—

I really can't beat Hiruzen Sarutobi!

In terms of individual combat skills, at least until the Wind Release Chakra Mode was developed, there was no longer any need for the two to spar.

The sparring was no longer about mutual verification and exchange, but simply about accompanying him in his training.

In Hiruzen Sarutobi's view, this was nothing.

Studying new techniques with old buddies is a way to relax and strengthen relationships.

However, Danzo's pride couldn't accept it.

Wouldn't that mean the older brother is keeping the younger brother company?

That's outrageous! He wants a close contest!

Having exhausted all other options, Danzo had no choice but to temporarily shift his focus to other areas.

Following Orochimaru's example, he pioneered a new path beyond mere strength.

Uchiha Aokizuki was Danzo's choice.

Danzo wanted to emulate his former mentor, Tobirama Senju, and replicate the way he had subdued Kagami Uchiha.

And if it succeeds, it will be even more successful than Tobirama Senju back then!

Compared to Uchiha Kagami, "Seisui" clearly has more potential.

According to Danzo's intelligence, the Uchiha clan has a high opinion and appreciation for "Seisui".

In less than half a year, they have already shown a strong tendency to return home!

If only we could have such an Uchiha in our hands—

That might allow him to accomplish what even Tobirama Senju couldn't: recruit the Uchiha clan to his own side!

Danzo kept his grand plan in mind, trying to suppress his anger as much as possible. He couldn't afford to break ties with Aoshui yet.

Even if you get such a rude response, you have to put up with it.

It's all for a greater good!

And at this moment.

Meanwhile, on the other side of the ninja world, Madara Uchiha was walking towards Tobirama Senju.

He was already cheerfully awakened by White Zetsu's call—"Lord Madara, there's a show to watch! The Azure Water segment is here!"

"This episode's guest is Shimura Danzo, the degraded Tobirama Senju you mentioned!"

A sleepy-eyed Madara Uchiha subconsciously connected to White Zetsu's network and watched the program.

He thought it was the opening of a major special event that he had reserved—

Regarding Qing Shui's dismantling of Madara's will in front of the entire Uchiha clan—

However, having a pre-opening event is also a good thing.

In order to watch Qing Shui dismantle his will, Madara, a kind-hearted former Konoha citizen, had White Zetsu buy him a few bottles of sake and snacks, planning to eat while watching—

And I just took a liking to it.

Madara Uchiha, who wasn't particularly interested in the pre-show promotions, was instantly brought to his senses by "Qingshui's" sharp commentary—

What a fast talker!

What a sharp eye!

"He really does resemble Izuna—" Uchiha Madara looked at Aoshizu's face and couldn't help but feel a pang of nostalgia.

Most members of the Uchiha clan are quick with their swords but slow with their words; they prefer to use their hands rather than their mouths.

Only Izuna is exceptionally quick with both words and a sharp tongue—

"When Izuna used to scold Tobirama Senju, it was the same way—all the harshest and most hurtful words—"

Madara Uchiha patted the stone chair with a sigh: "That sounds really satisfying!"

"I never imagined that after so many years, I would still see a similar scene—"

Danzo calmed down for a moment, then squinted and said, "Kid, you have a sharp tongue, but I wonder what your heart is like—"

"Why do you have such a strong grudge against me? Is it because I am Tobirama-sama's disciple, and you are an Uchiha?"

"You are in danger now. Your mind has been gradually assimilated by the narrow-minded family ideology and has deviated from the Will of Fire."

It's still the old-fashioned way of playing.

They label you before they speak.

"I admire Lord Tobirama." Tobirama Senju said with a forced smile, "Are you so desperate that you can only resort to your status and historical issues to shut me up?"

Hearing Danzo use his name in such a brutal way—

Tobirama Senju was extremely displeased.

Isn't this just creating conflict?

Tobirama Senju was very suspicious.

Given Danzo's current level of thinking, if he were to actually become Hokage, wouldn't he turn Konoha into something just like the Hidden Mist Village next door?

The Blood Mist Forest belongs to—

Even at the height of his conflict with the Uchiha clan, Tobirama Senju continued to use righteousness and pretexts to justify his actions, refusing to admit that he was targeting the Uchiha clan.

They also brought up Uchiha Kagami, dividing the Uchiha clan into doves and hawks.

This one move relieved a lot of pressure on Tobirama Senju back then, and he was no longer a monolithic entity.

But looking at Danzo—

Even though the Uchiha clan had already reached a point where reconciliation with the village was possible.

However, Danzo, in order to satisfy his personal interests, recklessly used his name to intimidate people!

Why aren't you saying anything?

"Alright, I'll speak then—" Tobirama Senju narrowed his eyes, looking at Danzo, whose face was quite grim: "You mean, the Second Hokage and the Uchiha clan have a blood feud, right?"

"Were his past actions not for the benefit and balance of the village, but simply personal attacks, an abuse of power as Hokage to retaliate against the Uchiha clan?"

"So, the reason you said I treated you badly is because you're the Second Hokage's disciple, and I'm an Uchiha—"

Tobirama Senju stared sharply at Danzo.

We await his reply.

Danzo simply categorized his relationship with the Uchiha as one of antagonism.

That would damage his reputation!

Tobirama Senju boasted of this.

He treats every ninja clan and ninja in the village equally, and his decisions are based on only one factor: whether it will have a negative impact on the village.

He believed this even among the Uchiha clan.

Besides the fact that the Hokage must treat everyone equally, there is another intriguing reason.

He didn't know what the Pure Land was like at that time—

He didn't want to be laughed at by that bastard if he met Uchiha Izuna after he died.

When the Uchiha and Senju clans formed an alliance, Madara and the rest of the clans agreed.

Only Izuna strongly opposed it!

Believing that an alliance with the Senju would inevitably lead to the demise of the Uchiha clan, Tobirama Senju would certainly push for this course of action.

So, Tobirama Senju was thinking—

If I actually did that, wouldn't that make Uchiha Izuna's prediction come true?

His perspective isn't as narrow as that of a mad dog!

But Danzo's words clearly placed his magnanimity on the same level as Izuna's—

This is an insult!

"You—you dare to label me? You've completely misunderstood me!"

Danzo took a deep breath, suppressing his inner rage: "Lord Tobirama would naturally not deliberately target the Uchiha! But there are indeed some reactionary forces within the Uchiha clan who have questioned the village's decisions in the past. I'm doing this as a precaution!"

What Danzo really wanted to answer was, "What else could I do?"

Is this targeting the Uchiha clan?

There are so many records in those classic texts, can't you read them yourself?

But some things can't be said openly.

It weighs less than four ounces without being weighed, but on the scale it weighs more than a thousand pounds.

Madara Uchiha burst into laughter.

At first, when "Seisui" spoke of his admiration for Tobirama Senju—

He was still a little annoyed.

But as I listened further, I realized it was actually sarcasm!

No wonder he had that fake smile.

only.

This is Madara Uchiha misinterpreting Tobirama Senju's dissatisfaction with Danzo as Aozumi's disdain for Tobirama.

"Can't a village ninja question the village's decisions?"

Tobirama Senju gave a cold laugh.

If a policy is good for the village, then no one will object.

Even if some of them are controversial, as long as they are meaningful in the long run, they can be promoted despite the opposition.

But that doesn't mean you can't speak!

If ninjas aren't even allowed to speak, then in Tobirama Senju's view, Konoha is in danger.

"What questions do you have to raise?" Danzo narrowed his eyes dangerously; at this moment, he wasn't trying to pin anything on him.

Rather, they were truly wary of "Qingshui"!

As a traditional high-ranking ninja, Danzo had always been strongly opposed to ninjas having a sense of self.

Because a tool can generate ideas, it's like a knife becoming dull, which is tantamount to self-destruction.

The so-called "root" person, according to Danzo, is someone without a name, without emotions, without a past, and without a future.

"I have no objection to the Third Hokage."

"But I have some objections to some of your actions," Tobirama Senju said coldly. "Based on the information I've gathered from the Ninja Academy, the lower ranks, the patrol units, and the Uchiha clan, you once established a department similar to the Anbu, called 'Root,' right?"

"So what if it is?" Danzo readily admitted, his words tinged with pride.

Even though Hiruzen Sarutobi disbanded Root.

However, Danzo still believed that "Root" had made great contributions to Konoha and was a significant achievement in his career as an assistant.

"Kid, let me tell you, everything has two sides."

"Where there is light, there is also darkness. If a leaf wants to have thriving branches, it must have roots that go deep into the ground."

"The ninja world is not a children's game. Light and justice may attract people, but the cunning and treachery of enemies also need to be countered in kind to make them feel fear."

"I came to you because I saw the darkness in your heart—"

Danzo stared intently at Tobirama Senju: "Let me guide your darkness so you can protect Konoha!"

"Even if you are an Uchiha and you misunderstand me, I have tolerated you until now because your character and mentality are enough to shoulder responsibilities and pressures that others cannot bear."

Danzo recalled seeing Hiruzen Sarutobi unleash two bloodline limits at Aozuki, but he merely frowned in thought, unlike the other ninja academy students who cheered.

Having such a mindset at such a young age makes him the perfect candidate for "root".

"You need to understand, I didn't just ask you to sacrifice yourself; you need to understand my sincerity!"

"I am Tobirama-sama's disciple, the rightful heir to the Hokage line. By becoming my disciple, you will have the opportunity to compete for the title of Fifth Hokage!"

Danzo played what he considered his strongest trump card, inwardly sneering, "Let's see how you refuse!"

"The Uchiha clan is determined to become Hokage; it's their obsession—"

"But they don't even get a chance to sit at the table, how could they possibly resist my price!"

As for why "Seisui" had rejected him before, Danzo believed that it was because the child was new to the village and didn't understand the benefits of becoming an assistant.

Now that you've been here for so long, you should finally understand the value of it, right?

Konoha's master-disciple system of succession is out in the open—

Although there have only been two generations so far.

However, it is obvious that the next Hokage will only be selected from the master-disciple lineage of the Hokage.

It sounds closed off, but in reality, the ninjas didn't have any objections.

Because this is far more advanced than bloodline inheritance.

The village's policies also need to remain consistent to avoid excessive conflict between the two administrations, which could lead to meaningless internal friction.

To achieve this, it is natural to cultivate skills from a young age, and the master-apprentice system meets this rigid requirement.

"No, I have no interest in becoming Hokage."

To Danzo's surprise, the boy coldly shook his head.

"You don't want to become Hokage? Why?!" Danzo asked angrily.

A Konoha ninja who doesn't want to become Hokage is definitely not a good one!

Especially when they still have the ability—

"I just hope the village can get better; Konoha has already given me enough."

"I am an orphan. I didn't even have a name before I came to Konoha. I spent countless years wallowing in the cesspool of Kusagakure. I almost died several times and often starved to the point of fainting—"

"If it weren't for the Hokage's lightning strike on Kusagakure to rescue me despite the pressure from all sides, it would be meaningless no matter what talent I have."

"A genius who can't grow without resources and a platform is just a pitiful person."

"Therefore, I love Konoha, and I sincerely hope that the village can become better. I will try anything that is beneficial to the village without expecting anything in return."

"Because the village has already paid me the reward, that's why I don't aspire to the position of Hokage."

"I only want to create a perfect Konoha. As for whether I become Hokage, I don't care."

Tobirama Senju spoke in a calm tone, deliberately adding a touch of the Uchiha clan's obsession.

Maintaining a persona requires constant effort.

Danzo's heart stirred, and his gaze toward Tobirama Senju softened unconsciously.

The genuine feelings contained in these words were something that Ren Zhiyan could understand.

Having worked in the intelligence system for so many years, Danzo possesses an intuition beyond that of ordinary people.

The statement, "He has no parents, no name, no past, and will do anything for the good of the village," struck a deep chord with Danzo.

Isn't this just a smaller version of him?

There is a very strange phenomenon in the ninja world.

While the bond of blood is strong, there is something even stronger that can build mutual recognition: the way of the ninja!

People who share the same beliefs are like the two poles of a magnet, attracting each other.

"Kid, I take back some of my accusations against you."

Danzo looked at Tobirama Senju and said seriously, "You are a different kind of Uchiha."

"Since you've spoken your mind, I'll make an exception and tell you a few things as well."

For some reason, Danzo initially disliked the Uchiha "Aoshui".

His appearance and demeanor always inexplicably reminded me of Tobirama-sensei—

Upon closer inspection, they don't actually look alike; it's clearly Uchiha Izuna who looks more like him.

But it gave Danzo a sense of irritation, like that of a believer feeling that their deity had been defiled.

But after talking like this today, we found common ground in our ninja ways, and that bit of annoyance disappeared—

As long as we share the same ninja way, everything else is negotiable; even having some Uchiha blood is fine.

Back then, he had a good relationship with Uchiha Kagami!

"Hiruzen, he is indeed a very good Hokage, able to satisfy and follow the vast majority of people, but I know him very well, he is a very soft-hearted person."

"But the ninja world is a dirty place, and someone always has to sacrifice and do the dirty work. Letting Hiruzen bear the darkness would damage the image of the Hokage and be detrimental to the village."

Tobirama Senju nodded silently.

That is indeed the truth.

The "substance" and the "appearance" should be separated.

"Face" is meant to give ninjas a goal they can wholeheartedly follow, thereby strengthening their cohesion as much as possible.

Therefore, there should be no obvious stains.

We need "substance" to solve the problem.

"The eldest brother's image is so lofty in the ninja world, mainly due to his personal charisma, but it's also because he has two inner strengths serving his outward appearance."

"Hashirama Senju's two confidants" are Tobirama Senju himself and Madara Uchiha.

Tobirama Senju may not want to admit it, but it is indeed an objective fact.

He and Ban did all the things that offended people—

"Furthermore, some ninjas are born with darkness in their hearts."

"No matter how hard Hiruzen tries, he can't avoid this—"

"To prevent them from harming the village, we must establish a department to restrict and control them, so that their darkness harms the enemy instead of Konoha!"

"Those who can control them possess even more darkness within themselves! And you have that talent!"

"You want what's best for the village, don't you? Then come with me!"

"Shimura Danzo said in a deep voice."

Tobirama Senju snorted coldly.

In his view, this argument is outdated.

No one is born evil, not even members of the Uchiha clan.

The problem is that we haven't found a reasonable way to guide them.

"What, you haven't given up on your Madara's Will yet?" Danzo was getting a little impatient when he saw that Tobirama Senju hadn't moved.

Danzo found the thought of this extremely strange.

He also saw the application that Yixin had submitted—

The Uchiha clan requested a general rest period to discuss the reform of the Guard Department and a reinterpretation of Madara's Will.

Danzo even thought he was seeing things—

This application has a dark humor to it, like a rebellion requesting approval.

He was already unhappy with Hiruzen Sarutobi's idea of ​​clearing the Uchiha clan of their historical baggage.

If Madara doesn't explain his problem clearly, doesn't that mean he can hold the Uchiha's lifeline at any time?

But since Hiruzen Sarutobi was adamant, Danzo didn't say anything more.

Danzo didn't expect the Uchiha clan to take it so seriously and even make it public!

No, that's Uchiha Madara. Don't you guys think that name is sensitive?

Are all members of the Uchiha clan so reckless and honest?

Aren't you afraid that Hiruzen is trolling?

They even reported the names of the attendees and the speaker, Aoshui, and were just one step away from inviting Hiruzen Sarutobi to sit in.

Therefore, this is why Danzo was in such a hurry to find "Seisui".

He wanted to stop the interpretation of Madara's Will.

Why give up?

Tobirama Senju countered, "I've already said I'll do anything that benefits Konoha, and I'll find a way to incorporate good things into the Will of Fire."

"As for being sensitive or facing criticism, I don't care at all."

Danzo frowned deeply: "What good can Madara's Will possibly do for Konoha? Kid, you should know he was the main cause of Hashirama-sama's death; he was a rogue ninja!"

"If Lord Hashirama were still alive, would you dare say that to him?" Tobirama Senju sighed inwardly, but coldly retorted on the surface.

Danzo was speechless.

Madara Uchiha, who was watching intently, also looked lost and dejected upon hearing these words.

Sigh, Hashirama!

You always manage to do something unforgettable—

He chose to hide here after faking his death, partly because he was afraid of being discovered.

Tobirama Senju would certainly label him a rogue ninja and then dismember his body.

However, Hashirama Senju defied all objections and hid his body.

Furthermore, they resolutely refused to define him as a traitor to Konoha, only saying that the two had a clash of ideologies, and that Uchiha Madara would always be a part of Konoha.

Although the outcome was bad, the intention was always for the good of the village.

So much so that after Hashirama Senju died.

Madara Uchiha never even considered returning to Konoha, partly because he couldn't help but feel a sense of obligation to his sworn enemy.

This is also why Konoha has long shelved the issue of Madara Uchiha—

Hashirama Senju personally rejected the label of a rogue ninja, a point that even Tobirama Senju could not reverse.

"Do you even know what the will of Madara is?"

Tobirama Senju gazed at Danzo and slowly said, "I can tell you."

Danzo snorted and gestured for him to proceed.

A brat who's never even met Madara is discussing the will of the Asura of the Ninja World?

ridiculous!

Madara Uchiha also perked up; he wanted to hear how Aokiji would interpret his own interpretation.

"I've always been curious as to why the First Hokage and Madara Uchiha fought each other."

"To this end, I consulted numerous ancient texts, obtained evidence from older Uchiha members, and collected some precious diaries before I was able to find clues and compile them together."

Tobirama Senju, after layering on layers of armor to justify his actions, finally spoke: "Just as the First Hokage said, it's a clash of ideologies!"

"The First Lord once said that protecting the village is the most important thing, and no one can be forgiven for harming the village, not even their children, brothers, or friends—"

Danzo said coldly, "Is there anything wrong with that statement?"

"Of course, no problem."

Tobirama Senju waved his hand, signaling him to listen to him finish: "But it is said that Madara Uchiha said before he died that if things continued to develop this way, it would lead to the opposite of what was intended, and sooner or later it would become the darkness of the village—"

"The First Lord's ideals were certainly good, but some people have misimplemented them!"

Tobirama Senju stared intently at Danzo: "The village is a tool to protect everyone, not an abstract symbol that transcends the individual!"

"Without oversight, the Will of Fire will become a terrifying monster, allowing a few powerful individuals to abuse their power, oppress individuals and ninja clans, and letting darkness spread uncontrollably throughout the village!"

"And Konoha today lacks this."

"It's not that I'm dissatisfied with the Third Hokage; I think he did a good job. But what about the next Hokage? What about the other powerful figures besides the Hokage?"

"Can the Hokage supervise everyone by himself? And who will supervise the Hokage when he makes a mistake?"

"As your assistant, can you strictly adhere to the requirements of the Will of Fire and the spirit of the First Hokage to provide effective peer supervision over the Hokage, other advisors, and Konoha committee members?"

Danzo scoffed, "Of course I can. Do you know how many times I've slammed my fist on the table with him?"

"Really? If the Hokage still wants to defeat you even when you haven't made any mistakes, and you think you can resist, then you can do it."

Tobirama Senju returned the smile with a disdainful one.

Danzo couldn't laugh this time.

During the time when he was commended at the First Martial Arts Arena—

While Danzo was overjoyed, he secretly marveled at Hiruzen Sarutobi's terrifying reputation.

If he wanted to sabotage himself, then probably no one would speak up for him, and he wouldn't even need to go through the proper procedures.

At this moment, Danzo couldn't help but feel a strange sense of respect for the Uchiha boy before him.

That's incredibly brave! He wouldn't even dare to think that way—

A mere student at a ninja academy.

Even the unparalleled genius of the Uchiha clan dared to think about supervising the Hokage, advisors, and other Konoha committee members—

Danzo has already forgiven Aoi-sui for his disrespect.

This is truly outrageous, and it's not just directed at him.

"So what do you mean? You want to supervise the Hokage?" Danzo couldn't help but ask.

"It's not that I want to, but that every ninja in Konoha should uphold the bottom line of the Will of Fire in their hearts. Anyone who crosses this line should be questioned!"

Tobirama Senju declared firmly, "If the ninjas become overly reliant on the Third Hokage simply because of his wisdom, losing their habit, courage, and right to speak out, then Konoha will inevitably perish!"

"I have no intention of questioning the Third Generation Lord, but he will eventually pass away—"

"While the Third Generation Lord is still alive, I believe he can understand my intentions and won't misinterpret my thoughts as a challenge to his authority—"

"We must transform his wise rule into a spirit and will that the Konoha ninja must never forget, engraving it into the very bones of Konoha, plugging the loopholes that could lead to the village's future deviation!"

Tobirama Senju spoke his innermost thoughts.

After learning that Danzo had been plundering and demanding talented ninjas from the village in order to establish Root—

Tobirama Senju was furious.

He understood that the village needed some ninjas who could do the dirty and hard work—

Moreover, some ninjas are naturally inclined to immerse themselves in darkness, so adapting to their talents is perfectly acceptable.

But what does it mean to forcibly kidnap someone in the name of the village and Konoha?

This is digging up the roots of Konoha!

From that moment on, Tobirama Senju began to ponder how to rectify this situation—

Ninjas lacked the will to resist the oppression of those in power.

Admittedly, Tobirama Senju thought Hiruzen Sarutobi had done a great job, but he was already almost fifty years old—

If Hiruzen Sarutobi continues in his current state, immortal and ageless, none of these issues will arise.

But ninjas always die.

If the next generation of fire-image is like Danzo.

Or perhaps his temperament suddenly changes drastically, and he uses Hiruzen's reputation to do something similar to Danzo—

That would turn Konoha into a giant Blood Mist Village!

Therefore, we must plan ahead.

Moreover, this also helps to strengthen the sense of belonging among the ninjas.

"Have you considered how this will cause internal strife in the village, how noisy it will be when everyone makes their voices out—"

Danzo shouted in a deep voice.

"Only speak out when it involves the bottom line of the Will of Fire; otherwise, just follow the Hokage's orders!"

Tobirama Senju echoed, "Stop rambling and twisting the facts!"

"I understand your will, and it's not without merit, but the mistake you made has remained uncorrected for so long—"

"A single blemish" or "a single root cause" are historical problems left over from the village. If we don't take advantage of the golden age brought by three generations of elders to repair them, they will be difficult to solve later!

"Danzo, I hope you will be brave—"

"Try to reflect on and repent for your mistakes, admit the wrong things you have done, and try to make amends."

Tobirama Senju's tone softened, as if a teacher were advising a student: "It's not difficult. Please take that step bravely!"

But to Danzo, it sounded extremely jarring—

"Let alone Aokizumi, even if Hiruzen Sarutobi said something like that to him, he wouldn't be able to accept it!"

Only if Tobirama-sama were to be resurrected would Danzo feel he could at least muster the patience to listen to a few words.

"Don't be so arrogant, kid!"

"Do you think you know anything about Konoha? Let me tell you, you are not qualified to judge me!" Danzo seemed to be enraged and roared.

Tobirama Senju looked at Danzo with disappointment and shook his head.

"I'll give you time. If you don't make amends for your mistakes before I graduate—"

"Then I have no choice but to protect Konoha in my own way."

"I already told you this in advance, but if you can correct your mistakes, I'm willing to cooperate with you—"

Danzo stared intently at Tobirama Senju: "You? You're just a ninja academy student, what can you possibly do? Don't be ridiculous!"

Tobirama Senju waved his hand dismissively: "That's all I have to say. Don't say I didn't warn you—"

After saying that, Tobirama Senju turned and left, not saying another word to Danzo.

"I understand why Hiruzen didn't deal with Danzo—"

"It's not just because of the bonds we have with him that he hesitated; it's also because his reputation as Hokage is now too immense. If he were to launch a critique of Danzo, it would be so severe that he couldn't get back up, which wouldn't be good—"

"The village still needs Danzo to do the work, and I am the one who speaks on behalf of Hiruzen."

"In that case, he, as the Hokage, won't participate in the battle but will act as a referee to control the intensity—"

"Hiruzen, this was part of your plan, wasn't it?" Tobirama Senju walked towards the Uchiha clan's territory, gazing at the Hokage Rock in the distance, a sense of感慨 (gan3kai3, a feeling of mixed emotions, often including nostalgia or regret) in his heart.

His resurrection is not only about solving the Uchiha problem, but also about Danzo—

However, Tobirama Senju also gave Danzo a way out.

If Danzo can change, or if he can be enlightened and actively make amends.

So Tobirama Senju wouldn't mind becoming his disciple and mentor for once, in order to save his political life.

Tobirama Senju needs a higher status to participate more in village affairs and to demonstrate his abilities in scientific research, supervision, and village governance.

Being a disciple of the Hokage is a suitable endorsement.

The problem is that Tobirama Senju was not used to treating Danzo with the respect due to a disciple.

So why not defeat him first and then help him up, creating a strange relationship where he seems like a master and disciple, but in reality, he is still the teacher?

Danzo clearly needed to be supervised, just as he was to the Uchiha clan.

This act of questioning Danzo would greatly enhance Tobirama Senju's prestige within the Uchiha clan, allowing him to replace Isshin and Fugaku with his solid record and become the true leader.

Newcomers always need to pull off some big projects to surpass the established veterans; talent alone isn't enough.

In addition, there's the powerful boost to instilling a bottom-line mentality in the ninjas—

Fighting Danzo was, in Tobirama Senju's view, a win-win situation that he had to do!

"For the first time, I hope the students won't rush to correct their mistakes—" Senju Tobirama thought with mixed feelings.

If Danzo had truly taken this to heart, he would have gone back and addressed and rectified the remaining issues within the Root organization.

Then it really won't be easy to fight him!

However, as a teacher, it was understandable that Tobirama Senju felt somewhat uncomfortable if he didn't remind the student who made a mistake before resorting to harsh punishment.

However, what's rather ironic is that Danzo clearly didn't listen.

However, Madara Uchiha listened to it completely.

After listening to Qingshui's interpretation of his own will.

Madara Uchiha seemed frozen in place, lost in deep thought.

In the ninja world, the way of the ninja and ideals are a more solid inheritance and recognition than bloodline.

Tobirama Senju's words truly resonated with him, making the hairs on his forehead stand on end.

"Even if Izuna were to be resurrected, this is all he would understand about me!"

Madara Uchiha let out a long breath. Such a thorough and insightful analysis had given his somewhat dulled brain, which had been immersed in a sea of ​​White Zetsu, a jolt.

Why did he fight Hashirama to the death?

Isn't it because they saw that damned Tobirama Senju, who always used the village to hold the Uchiha clan hostage? In his hands, the Uchiha will be destroyed sooner or later.

Others don't understand him, his clansmen don't understand him, and even Hashirama doesn't understand his thoughts!

Decades later, a descendant who looked exactly like Izuna appeared and understood him so well!

"To be able to express my will so clearly—"

"I would call Qingshui the sole inheritor of Ban's will; he deserves this title!"

Madara Uchiha loudly proclaimed, bestowing official recognition upon Tobirama Senju.

"Lord Madara, I have to say, he seems to really love Konoha? Are you going to try and turn him against us—"

One of the white Zetsu scratched its head and asked, "Don't reveal yourselves. This looks really difficult, okay? Or maybe we should use Obito? He's an idiot!"

"I've noticed he's been spending a lot of time at home lately, staring at his photo with the Hokage and grinning like an idiot. He's going crazy—"

Madara Uchiha waved his hand irritably: "Let's not talk about Obito Uchiha for now. He's just a backup plan. With his brains, I'll find a way to deal with him. What's a photo?"

"Hiruzen Sarutobi does have some skills, but he's not like Hashirama, who can win over others with a mere gesture."

Bai Jue showed a look of disgust.

Who asked you?

Why are you bringing up Hashirama Senju again!

"Let me tell you, compared to Obito, Aokiji is the one who will truly support me from the bottom of her heart in the future—"

"You heard that too, didn't you? What Qingshui wants is a perfect Konoha, but that doesn't exist. Only the Eye of the Moon Plan can bring perfect peace."

"Once the facade of Konoha is torn away and the true nature of the Will of Fire is revealed, Aoshui will surely fall into great disappointment and suffer immense pain."

"Aozumi is a pure Uchiha. Only a true pure-blooded Uchiha would be so obsessive, pursuing their ideal of perfection regardless of the cost!"

"Even if it were Hashirama resurrected, let alone Hiruzen Sarutobi, he wouldn't be able to handle this attack!"

"No, Hashirama is a bit slow, and Tobirama Senju would be the same!"

Madara Uchiha had a terrible plan.

He knew that the Uchiha clan was seeking reform, opening up positions in the Guard Department to recruit other ninja clans.

That means the Uchiha clan will be going on missions again!

Madara Uchiha could easily devise an extreme moral dilemma.

For example, having a noble from the Land of Fire assign an important task.

While the Uchiha were carrying out their mission, their comrades found themselves in danger.

Given the Uchiha clan's current desire to reverse their reputation in Konoha, they will undoubtedly choose to save their comrades.

Madara Uchiha will intervene and cause this mission to fail.

After the failure, Madara Uchiha will try to spread the news!

He has already chosen someone—

He is one of the few political enemies of the Daimyo of the Land of Fire.

It would be most appropriate for him to attack the Uchiha clan, who failed to complete their important mission.

This will surely incite the nobles to suppress the ninjas!

Moreover, after listening to Tobirama Senju's explanation, Madara Uchiha understood his thoughts.

"With Qing Shui's talent, fighting against that blond brat with the Flying Thunder God technique will surely make him famous and give him considerable recognition and influence in Konoha."

"Shimura Danzo won't change before graduation, so Aomizu will definitely make a move."

"And just as Aozumi began his battle against Danzo of Shishigura, I also made my move at that moment, launching my scheme against the Uchiha—"

"Aozumi said that we should uphold the bottom line and supervise, but the Uchiha clan didn't even abide by the ninja code. This is the best weapon for Shimura Danzo's counterattack."

"In that case, Aozumi will definitely think that Shimura Danzo deliberately sent someone to divert attention to the Uchiha clan when he was being targeted."

"Konoha will be thrown into chaos in an instant!"

"Hiruzen Sarutobi will definitely protect Danzo Shimura and take the opportunity to attack Aoshui. This is what they call the bonds of Konoha, the so-called Hokage—"

"As a result, the Qingshui Society will be greatly disappointed with the village, the relationship between the Uchiha clan and Konoha will break down, they will see the true colors of Konoha's higher-ups, and they will once again be at odds with each other—"

"Everything will be under my control!" Madara Uchiha said confidently.

Even if Hiruzen Sarutobi, as a high-ranking member of the ninja village, had an open mind, that was all he was capable of.

Can he tolerate ninjas failing to complete their missions?

Can you forgive the Uchiha for their failed mission? Can you not go and protect Shimura Danzo?

That's absolutely impossible!

This is an absolute dead end with a complex web of suspicions.

White Zetsu pondered for a long time before slowly nodding: "Lord Madara, your idea this time seems pretty brilliant? It feels quite reliable—"

Madara Uchiha smiled smugly: "I just didn't want to steal Izuna's thunder! Can an older brother be weaker than his younger brother?"

However, Madara Uchiha secretly felt that he had exceeded his usual level.

Perhaps, the Sage of Six Paths was also looking out for him, granting him the Azure Water!

P.S.: The plot of this chapter is quite continuous, so I didn't split it into two chapters; it's 11,000 words in one chapter.

Still writing 10,000 words a day, it's almost the end of the month, please vote for me! Thank you for your support, dear readers!

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