Tobirama was particularly dissatisfied with Gawain's words.
However, Tobirama was also the most rational and silent one.
He was the first to silently nod, then shook his head, saying nothing more.
Although saddened that the Konoha Village, which he and his brother founded, had now become a tool of the ancient emperor Gawain.
On the other hand, Tobirama also understood that the current situation was more like a top-tier player helping four other players—two Diamonds and two Platinums—to climb the ranks together...
Hiruzen and Tobirama had a long conversation last night. They had already clearly defined their current goal: to use Gawain's manipulation of Konoha Village to continuously strengthen the Konoha in the upcoming chaotic world.
With this mindset, even if Gawain were to launch a war against the entire Shinobi World today, Tobirama could accept reality after a brief moment of anger.
Anyway, with the current lineup of the animal husbandry team, the three of them—Big Brother, Ban, and Gawain —can easily lead the team to defeat one of the five great nations.
As for the rest, just look at this lineup. I can take the Third Danzo, Danzo, and the Third Hokage's disciples, the Sannin, and others, to a village together.
The fourth generation could then lead Sakumo Hatake and the others to take down another village.
Once the war truly begins, Konoha is essentially doomed to defeat; the only loss would be the death of some of its core ninja forces.
As for the second generation, they didn't care about the losses in the face of ultimate victory.
Seeing that the Second Hokage was the first to nod, Hiruzen followed suit with his affirmative opinion, and Minato Namikaze quickly followed suit as well.
Beside him, Hashirama chuckled foolishly and rubbed his head.
"Hehe, Madara was one of us to begin with. I never blamed you for that battle back then. Tobirama did go a bit too far Tobirama then, hehe."
"Ban, we can finally fight side by side again, and we're actually reincarnations of brothers! You're actually my older brother, hehehehehe~~~."
Hashirama spoke, he couldn't help but reveal a smile reminiscent of a black eye, a smile that made Madara roll his eyes in exasperation.
He really wanted to smash Planetary Devastation's face with Hashirama Tensei, because the guy's appearance was just too embarrassing, really too embarrassing!
Although it was awkward, why couldn't I help but feel a little happy?
This guy has finally admitted his mistakes from back then!
It was all because of Tobirama!
Suppressing his secret joy, Madara was about to say something when Hashirama suddenly hugged him!
With a practiced ease, Hashirama put his arm Hashirama Madara's shoulder, laughing heartily as if he had returned to his childhood.
"Although the fact that we are the sons of the Sage of Six Paths is a bit far-fetched, I finally understand why I couldn't help but feel happy the first time I saw you!"
Honestly, for a while I thought I was in love with you. If Mito Uzumaki hadn't corrected me, who knows what I might have become!
Anyway, hehe, it's so great to see you again, especially now that we don't have to fight anymore, that's really great!
I am no longer the prominent Hokage. My grandfather has taken on the responsibilities I should have borne. Now I am just me, and you are just you. It's like we've gone back to the past!
At this point, Hashirama's smile turned into a deep sense of nostalgia. As he reminisced about the past, he patted Madara's shoulder with a slight tremor.
"I was really too naive back then."
I thought that as long as I gave peace to the Shinobi World, that war-torn Shinobi World would, like myself, greedily savor the taste of peace and dare not let it slip away even a little bit.
But actually, when I learned what happened after you and I died...
Madara, I finally understand you!
After my death, the Shinobi World immediately descended into chaos, and the First Shinobi World War was about to break out!
Even Tobirama died in such a war, and the instigator of this war was the Tailed Beast, the gift I gave to everyone back then, representing peace!
Then, the Second and Third Shinobi World War unfolded in quick succession, and the number of civilians who died in these three wars was far greater than in the chaotic Shinobi World of the past!
Time has proven that my idea back then was wrong, so now it's time to try it out with your idea!
I was wrong back then; maybe you really were the right person.
So perhaps this time, we can fight side by side once again!
Elder brother!!!"
"Um?!!"
Hashirama was startled by Hashirama's last "Brother," and for some reason, his heart, which he thought had long since died, was rekindled with a fierce flame...
Hashirama told me he was wrong, Hashirama told me that perhaps I was right.
Hashirama... he still calls me brother!
He's actually my younger brother!
A younger brother just like Izuna Uchiha!
Suddenly, Ban's heart began to pound violently. He had a younger brother... no.
He actually has a younger brother!
No wonder he found Hashirama, this Senju bastard, surprisingly easy to get along with when he first met Hashirama; it was all because he was the reincarnation of his younger brother's soul!
If it weren't for the inherently evil Senju Tobirama getting caught up in the conflict between him and Hashirama, they would definitely have gotten Hashirama well until the end...
Thinking back on all this now, I really feel regretful...
For a moment, Madara couldn't help but glare at Tobirama with intense hatred, a look that made Tobirama snort in annoyance.
My brother has been kidnapped! And the bastard who kidnapped him wasn't Mito Uzumaki's wife, but that bastard Madara!
This is truly the worst news I've ever heard in my life...
However, now is not the time to Madara Uchiha. That bastard from the Uchiha clan has now come back to life, and who knows what kind of ideas the inherently evil Uchiha Izuna Uchiha given Madara behind the scenes.
I must be more careful in my actions than I have been in the past!
Most importantly, the only one qualified to rule Konoha right now is not his brother or Madara, but Gawain!
Therefore, he must be more favored by Gawain than the inherently evil Uchiha clan!
Thinking of this, Tobirama stepped forward and calmly spoke to Gawain.
"Gawain, I think we can begin the meeting now."
Since you wish for Madara Uchiha to join the meeting of past Hokage, then your wish will certainly be fulfilled.
So, sir, is the purpose of this meeting to discuss the upcoming war against the Shinobi World?
As soon as he finished speaking, Tobirama smiled slightly.
As we all know, what is Madara Uchiha's only distinctive characteristic?
That is, Madara Uchiha was the most steadfast advocate of war!
Since he couldn't stop the war, he could at least stop Madara Uchiha.
As long as I support the war even more steadfastly than Madara Uchiha.
Simply understand Madara Uchiha, then become Madara Uchiha, and finally surpass Madara Uchiha!
Even if Madara Uchiha comes back to life, I will make him lose his position in front of Gawain!
At that time, Madara Uchiha, even if you have power comparable to your brother, you will still be just a lone and isolated Uchiha!
Thinking this, before Gawain could say anything, Tobirama continued speaking to Gawain.
"If we are discussing the issue of war, then in my humble opinion, such a discussion is completely meaningless."
"What?! Tobirama, you bastard...!"
"Don't interrupt me, you shallow Uchiha!"
Tobirama interrupted Madara Uchiha in the Tobirama, and then continued with a startling remark.
Do you think I would reject war as I have in the past?
How could that be!
The reason I didn't approve of your decision to start a war in the past was because you are Madara Uchiha, and apart from your older brother, no one in the village can suppress you anymore!
I've never bothered to hide my emotions, and yes, the past me was definitely targeting you!
I will never allow you to grow stronger without any constraints!
But now, hmph, Konoha is now ruled by Lord Gawain, and Lord Gawain has the legal authority to rule the Land of Fire, and even the whole world!
In short, how could a fool like you understand the principle of "times change"?
After saying this, Tobirama ignored Madara's furious expression and continued speaking to Gawain.
"Gawain, in my view, war is now inevitable!"
On one hand, we have the strength to wage war. The miracle of resurrection you brought has laid a foundation for Konoha that far surpasses that of any other ninja village!
On the other hand, you have the legal basis to rule the world, and the acts of conquest under your leadership are far superior to the narrow-minded war-making ideas of Madara Uchiha back then.
Moreover, there are too many powerful figures in Konoha Village now. Those without political status or class identity urgently need more positions and powers to allocate. We need more territory, more tasks, more income, and a higher-level power structure!
And most importantly... the Shinobi World is not an isolated island!
After learning the story behind your return, I deeply understand that the Shinobi World is not an isolated island in the universe, and the universe is far more than just the sun, moon, and stars!
Back then, after you came to the Shinobi World, you fought against the so-called Ōtsutsuki Clan. The fact that they were main family members meant that they were destined to have an even more powerful clan supporting them!
Even a single member caused you and your wife, the Goddess, a little trouble back then.
I have to make this judgment: we need more strength to be ready to face more members of the Otsutsuki Clan at any time!
If the Otsutsuki Clan were to attack, the chaotic Shinobi World would have absolutely no chance of resistance!
Even with you standing in the way, we absolutely cannot keep causing you trouble!
Only a unified Shinobi World can mobilize Shinobi World power to the greatest extent possible, thereby preventing a potentially greater catastrophe.
Therefore, the unification of the Shinobi World is imperative and cannot be delayed!
So..."
After a brief pause, Tobirama looked around seriously, his gaze meeting the eyes of everyone for a fleeting moment.
A moment later, he nodded, and then uttered that deafening sound.
"Therefore, Gawain, I believe..."
The first thing Konoha Village needs to do right now is...
This means we've completely entered a state of combat readiness!!!
After saying that, Tobirama swallowed hard. Even for someone of his personality, saying such a thing made him feel a strange surge of passion.
Meanwhile, Ban was almost stunned.
Is this really Senju Tobirama?
Isn't this exactly what I wanted to say?!
Senju Tobirama was possessed by me???
Madara's mind was not yet capable of comprehending Tobirama's scheme that became and replaced his own.
After a brief moment of thought, Madara Uchiha realized that Tobirama probably recognized Gawain's power and therefore dared not disobey Gawain anymore, and even turned into a sycophantic courtier to flatter Gawain!
Thinking this, Madara Uchiha gritted his teeth secretly. Power really is the most important thing!
With power, even the inherently evil Tobirama might grow a brain!
It's so good to have power! My failure back then was because my power was Hashirama then!
Having become even more convinced of the supremacy of strength, Madara Uchiha passionately joined the discussion about war mobilization.
Next, this group of people made considerable plans and arrangements for the war that was bound to break out in the future.
Of course, most of those who made decisions regarding China were the Third and Second Hokage; only the two of them could be considered truly professional in this area.
After the meeting concluded, the order for war mobilization was issued to the entire Konoha.
In an instant, Konoha's war machine, which was many times larger, began to operate at full speed.
This time, however, it's children of the appropriate age, such as the Twelve Little Strongmen.
They really don't need to go to the battlefield anymore.
Just kidding, with Konoha's current roster...
What do they need a bunch of kids to show off for?
By the time these kids truly began to shine in the Shippuden era...
Their predecessors might have already conquered the world!
After the meeting ended, Gawain waved to Madara Uchiha alone.
"Ban, why do you look so gloomy?"
Anyway, stay and chat with me for a while, I have something to tell you."
As soon as he finished speaking, Gawain waved to the other Hokage, a gesture that made Tobirama frown slightly.
Lord Gawain still has high expectations for Madara Uchiha.
But it doesn't matter, sooner or later I will be able to take his place completely.
He had defeated Madara Uchiha politically more than once.
Even with Izuna Uchiha's help, Madara Uchiha would still win, because Izuna Uchiha was already his defeated opponent!
After the Hokage left, Gawain pointed to the chair opposite him.
"Don't stand, sit down and talk."
"Your hair is so long and thick, it always reminds me of some kind of Saiyan."
"Oh?"
Ban was slightly taken aback. As he sat down, he couldn't help but ask solemnly.
"What are these Saiyan? Are they the reason you had to leave the Shinobi World back then?"
"Will they be our future enemies, like the Otsutsuki Clan we've planned for?"
As soon as he finished speaking, Madara Uchiha frowned, waiting for an answer, though he would still proudly charge forward no matter who the enemy was.
But it's still good to know intelligence about the enemy.
However, Gawain did not give an answer to his question, but simply shook his head.
"You child, it's one thing that you won't call me Grandpa, but you won't even use a single honorific."
When will I finally have a more obedient eldest grandson?
It's okay, Grandpa doesn't blame you.
Leaving that aside, I have something more important to tell you now.
Or, to put it another way, I'll introduce you to someone more interesting.
Come out, absolutely.
My son!