Chapter 212: First Hokage, Go See Lady Tsunade!
Throughout the entire ninja world, there was no one Tobirama Senju couldn't persuade, unless it was Hashirama Senju encountering Madara Uchiha.
For instance, a figure like Kisame Hoshigaki could be dealt with by the great strategist Tobirama in just a few sentences, completely absolving himself of his act of betrayal.
The esteemed Second Hokage of Konoha was naturally a man of deep sentiment and righteousness, unlike those cold-blooded Hidden Mist ninjas. He had only lost his composure out of concern for his elder brother's safety.
This explanation was certainly not perfect, but it was enough to fool a low-intelligence crow. Besides, he was still under the control of Kitahara's Edo Tensei, so he could use this opportunity to trash-talk everyone and let off some steam…
Since Kitahara didn't care, Itachi Uchiha had no objections towards the two founders of Konoha either. In any case, he had also prepared a little gift for Tobirama Senju in the Land of Waves.
However, when facing his own brother, the great strategist Tobirama was truly at a loss.
He was still tirelessly trying to persuade Hashirama Senju. "Big brother, please consider it seriously. If the dead interfere too much in the world of the living, then what is the meaning of the ninja world's development? Life and death are the laws of nature…"
"Tobirama, although what you say makes a lot of sense, the Edo Tensei that revived me, wasn't that something you developed? Back then, it was I who listed it as a forbidden jutsu and forbade you from continuing your research…"
The great First Hokage looked at his younger brother with an innocent expression. Strictly speaking, he had been dragged into this by his younger brother's scheme, revived by a jutsu created by Tobirama, and the caster was the Second Hokage's own renegade, star grand-disciple and number two fan.
By this calculation, everything was still Tobirama Senju's fault.
But the God of Shinobi was indeed truly innocent!
The two Senju brothers conversed for half an hour. During this time, they ignored the onlookers—Itachi Uchiha, Kisame Hoshigaki, and the crow that had regained its senses and gone back to sleep.
"I know you want to see Madara Uchiha, big brother, whether you want to apologize to him or kill him again…"
Tobirama's voice grew heavy as he looked at his slightly sorrowful elder brother. "I must tell you, that person from the Akatsuki was deceiving you!"
"I have personally seen that mysterious man who calls himself 'Madara.' He's just a junior from the Uchiha clan, a traitor to Konoha!"
Back when the great strategist Tobirama was orchestrating the coup in the Hidden Mist Village, he had encountered a mysterious man wearing a tiger-striped mask. That guy was a reckless idiot who actually dared to call himself 'Madara Uchiha' to his face.
Later, based on intelligence brought from Konoha by Itachi Uchiha, it was confirmed that the idiot was likely Obito Uchiha.
"But in those Rinnegan…" the First Hokage recalled the scene of meeting Pain and said softly, "there was indeed the aura of Madara… I would not misremember!"
"Oh, he probably found Madara's body and gouged out his eyes to use in a Rinnegan experiment…" Tobirama Senju, who was not the least bit concerned about things like human experimentation, spoke these cruel words in a light and dismissive tone.
These words were clearly a bit cruel for Hashirama Senju to hear.
"If Madara's body has been used, what if someone reanimates Madara with Edo Tensei…" The First Hokage paused, then said in a solemn voice, "At that time, only I can stop Madara!"
It would have been better not to bring this up. The mention of it made Tobirama Senju very angry. He pointed at the crow in Itachi Uchiha's arms and said, "…Big brother, face reality… our organization has the ability to send Madara Uchiha's soul to heaven…"
Hmph! Once we capture the reanimated Madara Uchiha, why would I let his soul ascend to heaven!
The esteemed Second Hokage, the forbidden jutsu I researched back then filled Konoha's storage room for forbidden jutsu. Many of them were targeted at the soul. If I don't properly torment Madara Uchiha at that time, would I be doing justice to all my hard work back then?
"But those Rinnegan…" Hashirama's face turned slightly red, a little ashamed, but he was still somewhat worried. "And that person who calls himself 'Madara'…"
"That guy is just an evil Uchiha…"
The great Second Hokage said with contempt, "I wouldn't be afraid even if the real Madara Uchiha were in front of me, let alone a mere brat who doesn't even have the qualities of a ninja…"
"If he impersonates Madara's name and commits evil deeds in the ninja world, wouldn't that damage his reputation?" the God of Shinobi was immediately displeased.
Tobirama Senju had always been scornful of his nemesis. "As if he has any good reputation in the ninja world… Anyway, the Uchiha are all cut from the same cloth…"
"…"
These words left even Hashirama Senju speechless. The reputation of the Asura of the Ninja World, Madara Uchiha, was indeed not very good. The only impression he had left on the entire ninja world was one of cruelty and violence.
The new generation's pillar of the Uchiha, who was listening in, had already grown accustomed to Tobirama Senju's daily Uchiha-bashing. He was a dead man, and a dead man controlled by a crow at that. What could you do to him?
Hashirama couldn't take it anymore. The old man didn't want to chat with his little brother anymore.
The First Hokage turned his head and saw the Konoha headband on Itachi Uchiha's head. He spoke kindly, "Are you a ninja from Konoha? Your crow is very strong…"
"Lord First Hokage, I am a Jonin of Konoha, Itachi Uchiha…"
"Hahahaha… to think you're a clansman of Madara's!" Hashirama's eyes immediately lit up. "The village must be very prosperous now, right?"
"Who is serving as the Hokage?"
"Are the members of the Uchiha clan well?"
"I wonder if any of my old friends are still alive…"
"I really wish Madara were here too…"
"I never thought I would one day be revived to see the village I personally founded! Hahahaha… Just thinking about it is incredible!"
Itachi Uchiha: "…"
This First Hokage… is a bit long-winded…
The young Jonin had once wanted to be a person like the First Hokage, with the world in his heart and a powerful presence, who could pacify the chaos of the ninja world with his immense strength.
Now he had to seriously reconsider whether he should change that goal…
No little brother likes a long-winded, airheaded, goofy big brother, right?
"Why aren't you answering? Do you think I talk too much?" Noticing the silent Konoha youth, Hashirama's expression instantly became dejected, a gray cloud enveloping his body…
"…"
Itachi Uchiha hesitated, nodded, then quickly shook his head. This was probably just the First Hokage being a little excited after returning to the familiar world of the living!
Hashirama Senju stared at the youth for a while, then his spirits suddenly lifted. He rubbed his chin and said, "Hey, on your neck? That necklace looks very familiar! It's a bit like the one I made back then…"
"…This…"
Itachi Uchiha took out the necklace from around his neck and awkwardly handed it to him. "It seems Lady Tsunade gave it to me a few years ago. Kitahara kept urging me to return it to its original owner, but after some time, I forgot…"
"It's little Tsuna, is she doing well?"
Hashirama Senju looked at it over and over for a while, then sighed softly. "I remember when I made this necklace, I wanted to give it to Mito, but then little Tsuna took it…"
"Lady Tsunade has suffered many blows and is not doing too well…"
Itachi Uchiha thought of Dan Kato, whose soul had dissipated this very night, and couldn't help but let out a soft sigh. If Tsunade could see her relatives, she would probably be a little happier!
The young Konoha Jonin said softly, "If Lord First Hokage wants to go see Lady Tsunade, she should be in the Land of Waves right now… It would be best to go see her…"
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