"Alright, enough with the nonsense. Let's talk about important matters first."
Tobirama was annoyed by Hashirama's barrage of words. He couldn't be bothered to waste time with his older brother.
Rubbing his brow, he spoke softly, "I will thoroughly research Edo Tensei, but before that, you all need to make various preparations. Besides the material issues, there's also how to deal with the outside world."
"Although this time caused a lot of trouble, it's an opportunity for Konoha. Especially with the alliance of the three Ninja Villages and Sunagakure's surrender, Konoha can gain greater benefits."
Tobirama's words made everyone present, except Hashirama, nod. Konoha seemed to be having bad luck. But with Takemi single-handedly killing two Kage, everything had undergone a huge change.
"I don't think Sunagakure can continue like this, especially with such a rare opportunity." Tobirama's eyes narrowed slightly as he spoke coldly.
"Their Kazekage, I think we should find a way to control him."
"Hiss…"
Everyone present gasped. Why did that sound so familiar?
"We'll provide people, effort, and resources, and we'll help them choose a suitable Kazekage."
"…"
"However, to avoid excessive losses for ourselves, let them figure out the money themselves. Is it still the Daimyo providing resources now?"
"Yes."
"Hmph, then let them figure out a way to replace the Daimyo."
"…"
"It's good to have them as an example. They'll bear the bad name, and it can serve to deter other Daimyo, preventing them from tripping us up."
"…"
"Also, have them send over the remains of their strong individuals to prevent that Orochimaru from using Edo Tensei on them, and also to add some bargaining chips for us."
"…"
When his words fell, there was silence in the room. Hashirama covered his face, not wanting to speak.
Meanwhile, everyone on Hiruzen's side involuntarily looked at Takemi. Takemi, however, stroked his chin and nodded, seemingly in strong agreement with the plan.
"What are those expressions?"
Tobirama seemed to notice the situation in the room. He frowned and asked in confusion.
"Great-uncle…"
Tsunade couldn't hold back. She asked in confusion, "Do you have any descendants?"
"Don't you know whether I have descendants or not?"
Tobirama's face darkened slightly. He didn't know what Tsunade meant, and Hiruzen pointed at Takemi.
"Sensei, your plan… is exactly the same as Takemi's."
"?"
Tobirama paused, then turned to look at the young man Hiruzen was pointing at.
Not just him, Hashirama also looked over with a surprised expression.
"Moreover, sensei, it was Takemi who sensed Orochimaru's ambition and suggested using Edo Tensei first."
Homura nodded at this point, and Koharu continued, "Furthermore, the Fourth Kazekage and the Fourth Raikage were both taken down by Takemi."
"That powerful, huh?"
Both Hashirama and Tobirama were a bit incredulous. Such achievements at such a young age?
"So, do you have any other ideas?"
Tobirama pondered for a moment, then walked over and asked with some curiosity.
"I'd like to hear your thoughts, or your opinions."
"Actually, I had another suggestion, but the Third Hokage didn't give me a clear answer."
Takemi stroked his chin, glanced at Hiruzen, and then spoke.
"That is, I suggest making proper use of the death row inmates in the village."
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"Killing them directly is too easy on them. Why not just use Edo Tensei to make them atone for their sins?!"
"…"
"After all, Edo Tensei costs no money, doesn't eat or drink, and doesn't need rest. Perfect labor, isn't it?"
"…"
"What do you think, Lord Second Hokage?"
"…"
Tobirama didn't answer. Instead, he stood there in silence, deep in thought, but an idea also popped into his mind.
"This kid is so much like me? And, even more ruthless than me?"
Meanwhile, on the other side, Hashirama grabbed Hiruzen and pulled him aside, asking with a solemn expression.
"Monkey…"
"First Hokage, please speak."
"After my death, has Konoha's education become like this?"
"…"
"Is this truly good?"
"…"
Hiruzen had pondered for a long time about the decline of Konoha's education system. But he didn't expect to be lectured by the First Hokage.
And he certainly didn't expect the First Hokage and Second Hokage's views to be so divergent.
"I think that kid is pretty good. Although his bottom line is a bit low, his ideas are excellent."
Late at night, within the ancestral home of the Senju Clan, Tobirama nodded and said.
"It's just that he and the Uchiha brats can have such a good relationship. The inherently evil Uchiha clan, besides Kagami, everyone else…"
"You shut up, Tobirama! I told you long ago, the Uchiha are comrades of the village!"
However, Tobirama was interrupted by his elder brother before he could finish speaking.
"And if it weren't for your policies, how would they have ended up like that?!"
"Hmph, can you blame me?" Tobirama snorted in dissatisfaction.
"Takemi didn't say that all the trouble was caused by that Obito, and that he was the one who initiated the Nine-Tails incident?!"
"But Takemi also said that it was because some people in Konoha didn't trust the Uchiha. Monkey told me that it was the brat from the Shimura Clan. Isn't he your disciple?"
"Danzo went too far, but would this have happened without Obito?"
"If Danzo had given them trust, would it have escalated to this point?"
Hiruzen felt his scalp tingle. There was no stopping these two Hokage when they started arguing. He couldn't help but turn to look at Tsunade.
But Tsunade seemed unresponsive, completely in a 'watching the show' stance, which forced him to speak up and mediate.
"It's no use arguing now that things have come to this. Let's focus on the present!"
"You have problems too, monkey! How are you a Hokage?!"
However, as soon as he spoke, he was immediately scolded by the two Hokage.
"Putting aside the Fourth Hokage's death for now, you can't even manage Danzo. How are you a Hokage?"
"Exactly. And you've messed up Konoha's education like this. You have a very big problem!"
"Education? What's wrong with education? I founded the Konoha Academy. How dare you talk about education?"
"If you had listened to even a little of the direction I set back then, Takemi wouldn't have turned out like this."
"Your direction is long outdated! And I think he's great. He's bound to become Hokage, and he needs to have that kind of mindset."
"Indeed, the root cause of Konoha's educational collapse lies with you, you scoundrel."
Watching the two argue again, Hiruzen was quite helpless, but he also had a way to deal with it.
"Sirs, it seems you both agree with Takemi becoming Hokage, don't you?"
"Hmm."
Sure enough, as soon as he mentioned this, they both stopped. Hashirama stroked his chin and said.
"Although his personality is very much like Tobirama's, he is the most outstanding. As long as he is properly guided, there will be no problem."
"Tch, he has no problems at all, and he's even not enough."
Tobirama glared at his elder brother. He had a good impression of Takemi. After all, his way of thinking was a bit like his own, even more ruthless than his own.
And his abilities were also like his own, even comprehensively surpassing him. He couldn't help but feel happy.
After all, this was a member of Konoha!
"If it's him, I'll fully support him."