Before Uchiha Madara's letter was sent to Konoha...

Another news was sent to Konoha first.

That is——

Uchiha Madara took the "Wood Release Girl" to Kirigakure Village, where he singled out a village, snatched away the position of Shadow of the second generation of ghosts, and established himself as...

The third generation of Mizukage.

As soon as the news came, there was an uproar throughout Konoha.

Similarly, when the other villages got the news, it probably happened in the past two days.

Almost immediately.

The upper echelons of Konoha held a meeting regarding this matter, and the meeting was full of excitement——

"Hashirama-sama, this is against the rules!"

"Yeah, Uchiha Madara is just messing around."

"The position of 'Kage' is so noble, what? You can say we usurp it. If this happens, the ninja world will be in chaos."

"Today you are like this, and I will be like this tomorrow, where can there be peace in every village and country?"

…

Senju Hashirama, who was wearing a Hokage hat and a Hokage god robe, didn't say a word. He just put his hands on his sleeves and listened silently. He listened to the group of people, until a group of people vented their anger and waited patiently for a while.

, then asked——

"Anyone else want to comment?"

Everyone: "..." No, no more... right?

"What you said is right." Senju Hashirama nodded, confirming everyone's statement, "The position of Mizukage being taken away so easily will indeed cause confusion in people's hearts, but then again

Come back, except for Madara, who else can easily defeat the shadow of a village? In the end, the reason why I am sitting here instead of the others sitting here is the most fundamental reason, isn't it?

——" He looked around at everyone and said the heartbreaking words very calmly, "Am I stronger than anyone else?"

However, this is the truth, so true that it is impossible to refute it.

One of the essences of a ninja is to be "strong". If Senju Hashirama was not strong enough to suppress the entire Konoha and even the entire ninja world, no matter how generous and kind he was, he would never have such a high prestige.

As for the shadows from other villages, even if they are not as good as him, they are definitely one of the strongest in their village, otherwise they would not be able to hold their own position.

This is the most basic cold and cruel reality of this ninja world.

"Of course, I understand your anger. There is indeed something wrong with this matter." Senju Hashirama said again, "But

Yes, after all, this is the internal affairs of the Country of Water and the Kirigakure Village. The daimyo of the Country of Water have already recognized Madara's position as the Mizukage, and the Kirigakure Village itself has not asked us for any help.

Book, if other countries intervene without authorization, it will inevitably lead to war due to 'unauthorized interference in other countries' internal affairs'. Are you ready to take the initiative to start a war with Kirigakure Village or even the Kingdom of Water?"

Everyone: "..."

There is no doubt that no one wants to start a war. Even if they really want to fight, they will not willingly follow Senju Hashirama to create Konoha. What everyone wants is peace, isn't it? Moreover, water

The country's Kirigakure Village is located in a remote area, so getting there is a problem... It's not the main battle, so no matter how you think about it, it's troublesome.

However, you can't just let it go like this, right? That's too cheap for Uchiha Madara...

"Of course, besides that, there is another solution," Senju Hashirama said seriously, "I know Madara, he has a very strong self-esteem? So, if someone can go to Kirigakure Village to challenge him

, and defeated him on the spot, presumably, he would not mind returning the position of Mizukage. So? The question is," he looked around at everyone again, and asked particularly sincerely, "Who is going?"

Everyone stared at Senju Hashirama in silence.

Senju Hashirama was stunned for a moment, as if he had just come to his senses, and said, "Oh, you don't want to suggest me to go, do you?" He lowered his head, as if he had thought about it seriously, and then nodded seriously again.

, "It's not impossible. But, if I defeat Madara, will I have to go to Kirigakure Village and become the Mizukage? What about the Hokage? Who among you will do it?"

Everyone: "..." Who dares to say "I"? Are you afraid that Master Tobirama will eat him on the spot? Go ahead.

...That's not right, Tobirama-sama, you? Why? Don't speak?!

You? Are you talking? Ah, Tobirama-sama!!

You are our guiding light on the road against Uchiha!!!

Senju Tobirama's face was expressionless: Why are you looking at me? You? Find a way to do it.

He knew the news a little earlier than these people, and the words these people just said were all going through his mind in the form of a "barrage", but then, he thought

?Think of the words eldest brother said at this moment.

If Uchiha Madara usurped the "Shadow" position of any country on the continent, this matter would be relatively easy to handle. However, he chose the Kingdom of Water——

Kirigakure Village is far away on the sea, beyond the reach of Konoha.

If it must be controlled, it can only be done in the name of "war". It is best for the other four major powers to join forces to exert pressure. However, are other villages really willing to join forces with Konoha without any grudges or selfish motives? This war

Is the income really a positive number rather than a negative number? Not to mention, the eldest brother will not agree to go to war with Uchiha Madara? And if he forces a war, the eldest brother will probably become...

The biggest one in Konoha? The "rebel".

Senju Tobirama suspected that his elder brother had known about this for a long time. Even if he didn't know, he at least knew that Madara Uchiha had gone to Kirigakure Village and lingered there. He even had a vague guess in his mind, but what did he know?

I didn't say it. In other words, the elder brother actually has a "tacit consent" to this matter in his heart. Maybe he is still applauding secretly, thinking, "As expected of Madara", "Now, we are all shadows" and so on.

?nonsense?.

As for letting the eldest brother go to Kirigakure Village to challenge Uchiha Madara...

Oh, he deeply suspected that his eldest brother didn't want to come back after he left.

By then, Kirigakure Village will have a Senju Hashirama, and Konoha Village will be lost. No matter how you think about it, it will be a loss.

Qianju Tojian knows very well that when something is difficult to change, then you must seriously consider its pros and cons——

The disadvantage is of course that Uchiha Madara controls a village or even a country far overseas;

But the advantage is that Uchiha Madara who has settled down is far less likely to wander around or even disappear. Uchiha Madara is scary because the former is controllable, while the latter is extremely uncontrollable.

Moreover, according to the relationship between the eldest brother and Uchiha Madara, the current Kirigakure Village and Water Country can be said to be the natural ally of Konoha Village and Fire Country. Uchiha Madara is a standard "die-hard", if you like

If he signs a covenant, he will never take the initiative to betray it. Even if he wants to break it off, he will say it outright in front of the whole world. His pride prevents him from doing things like stabbing someone in the back.

Such allies, although annoying, are also reassuring.

But all of this? Everything has a premise——

Senju Tobirama said in a deep voice: "No matter what, big brother, Uchiha Madara should return the people who belong to Senju."

No matter where Uchiha Madara goes, no matter whether Uchiha Madara is a shadow or not, no matter whether Uchiha Madara is willing to form an alliance or not, if he is unwilling to return Senju and Konoha's "treasure", then nothing can be discussed.

rise.

As long as he doesn't return the favor, he will always be the enemy of Senju and Konoha. No matter where he goes or what his identity is, he will always be the enemy of Senju and Konoha.

, are all enemies.

Senju Hashirama: "..."

Although he felt that his younger brother was hiding something private, but... Tobirama's opinion about this matter was actually correct. In fact, this was also the opinion of all Senju and all Konoha.

——Forget about an ordinary Senju clansman, a Senju clansman with Wood Release, her destination should only be Konoha, not other places.

"That's right!"

"Exactly."

"Since Uchiha Madara is now in the Kirigakure Village, we should immediately send him a letter, requiring him to immediately return the girl with the Wood Release."

…

The participants in the meeting basically agreed with Qianju Tobijian's views.

"Hashirama-sama, maybe Uchiha Madara's? We can tolerate other behaviors, but this is the only thing that is absolutely intolerable?" Someone said indignantly, "The Thousand-Armed Girl with Wood Release,

I should return to Konoha and become your wife."

Senju Hashirama: "..."

At this moment, he just wanted this person to shut up.

However, this statement has been recognized by many people——

"indeed."

"Really? That's true."

"Hashirama-sama, you... after so many years, if you can ask to marry this girl, it would be a match made in heaven."

"Maybe Konoha will have a stable 'Wood Release Blood Successor' from now on."

…

In a sense, this group of people are "purely well-intentioned." In fact, Senju also has such opinions. The reason is simply because of the couple born between Senju Hashirama and his ex-wife Chise.

Of the children, none of them inherited his Mudun blood inheritance.

At the moment, another woman with Wood Release appeared, how could they not be overjoyed. In their opinion, that girl and their patriarch were a match made in heaven.
To be continued...