The tireless Second

Tobirama Senju even laughed and remarked, "Ah, if only I had this much inspiration in this area, I could have enjoyed all these conveniences while I was alive."

Orochimaru nodded in agreement. Most of the high-tech experimental equipment he used was actually made by himself.

When Shazo faced the two great scientists of the Ninja World, he saw undisguised contempt in their eyes, as if they were looking at an illiterate person.

The Fifth Hokage could only laugh awkwardly before making his request, "Regardless, the emergence of so many new things will undoubtedly stimulate consumer enthusiasm in the Ninja World and trigger a massive Flow of wealth."

"Second, Orochimaru, wealth represents not only money, but also the shift in power. I believe that with the birth of these new things, a completely new era is about to begin."

"Konoha cannot fall behind in this new era. We must keep up with the changes. No matter what new things others come up with, Konoha must create something with the same function but better quality."

"As the center and hegemon of the Ninja World, Konoha must prevent others from overtaking us."

"Therefore, no matter what new things emerge, no matter what new Ninjutsu is developed, Konoha must arrange for people to keep up, and then rely on its advantages in resources and scale to become the strongest in that field."

Orochimaru frowned in thought, while the Second Hokage's eyes lit up. "Fifth, you're right, no, your judgment is truly excellent."

Upon hearing the Second Hokage's approval, the Fifth Hokage Shazo, immediately seized the opportunity and pounced on Tobirama Senju, grabbing his hands. "Second Hokage, you are indeed incredibly wise. With your support, I feel much more confident."

2

"So, I'll leave this to you!"

Tobirama Senju disbelief. "----Huh?"

And so, the Bad Luck Second Hokage was tricked by Shazo and ended up spending a year in the most secret laboratory in Konoha.

He continuously produces new product designs, reducing manufacturing difficulty and lowering manufacturing costs.

Taking advantage of the situation, Konoha launched large-scale production, crushing all New Electrical Appliances on the market, forming a monopoly, and earning a steady stream of money for the village.

It was precisely because of money that Konoha was able to expand in all aspects.

If the Education Department could expand the size of the Ninja Academy a thousand times and build a new Ninja Higher Education Academy, that would require a massive amount of money.

It was precisely because of this vigorous development that the Second Hokage Tobirama Senju, was able to restrain his temper and willingly work in Konoha for so long.

If he doesn't want to, what can Shazo do to him?

Tobirama Senju was a dead man. Can a dead person Impure World Reincarnation kill again?

If you want him to work, it can only be if he does so voluntarily.

As darkness fell, the Fifth Hokage appeared on the rooftop of the Hokage Building with the Second Hokage, leading him to admire the myriad lights of Konoha and explaining to him what the newly added lights were for.

That's the Sixth Shopping Street, specializing in all kinds of snacks and late-night meals.

"That's a realistic simulation training ground, simulating the arid deserts of the Land of Wind, the high mountains and deep valleys of the Land of Earth, the continuous torrential rains of the Land of Rain, the Leiting lands of the Land of Lightning, and the dense fog of the Land of Water."

"That vast factory complex is the manufacturing base for your research results, Second. It's now Konoha's largest source of income, far exceeding the contributions and mission bonuses of the Fire Daimyō."

Tobirama Senju was taken aback. "A daimyo's offering?"

Shazo Zuo chuckled, "Right, it's a sacrifice. The Daimyo clearly offered money to get Konoha's protection, yet he dared to call it a gift." Heh heh, I made him change it.

Tobirama Senju laughed along, "Yes, a guy who can't even protect himself, yet he thinks he's so noble."

"How did you convince him? I tried to reason with him quite a bit, but he just wouldn't give in."

Shazo replied, "It was just a simple threat."

"Ultimately, it's because I have no relationship with him. He wasn't sure if I would kill him, and he's so afraid of dying, so of course he gave in."

"People become more confused as they get older, and they also become more afraid of death. A great man fears death, and three generations of people become confused—that's the essence of it all."

Tobirama Senju remained silent for a long time before finally saying, "It seems that's indeed the case. I've never encountered Clan Leader over 60 years old before, and even those over 50 are rare. I have absolutely no experience with this."

"It turns out it wasn't that I chose the wrong Hiruzen Sarutobi, but rather that I failed to arrange for his early removal from office."

Shazo Zuo chuckled and retorted, "No, you chose the wrong person, Hiruzen Sarutobi."

"You didn't even realize how afraid he was of death after becoming Hokage? Not only did he never go to the battlefield, but he also didn't leave Konoha for 30 years."

"Isn't this just a matter of your poor taste?"

Tobirama Senju feigned anger and remained silent.

His eyes darted around greedily, as if he could never get enough of looking.

Suddenly, Tobirama Senju the Hokage Rock and asked, "Why are there still only four portraits? I remember you've been the Fifth Hokage for two years already. Is there anyone who's dissatisfied?"

Shazo raised his voice. "Second, don't slander people so easily. I have a very high reputation in Konoha, and no one dares to challenge me."

"I stopped the Hokage Rock incident, and I even gave a special order forbidding Konoha from erecting a sculpture there while I was alive."

Tobirama Senju frowned. He seemed to understand something, but wasn't sure, so he asked, "Why?"

Shazo Zuo gestured with his hands to indicate the width, saying, "Second Generation, look, this cliff is only this wide. Even if it extends to the right in sequence, it can only accommodate about 11 heads."

Is Konoha destined to perish during the reign of the 11th Acting Hokage?

"Of course, this is just a minor issue. For us Ninja, extending the cliff face is not difficult at all."

"But don't you think two of the four heads here are unworthy?"

Tobirama Senju seemed lost in thought, listening silently as Shazo continued, "The First Hokage swept across the Ninja World, ending the Sengoku period and ushering in the Shinobi Village Era. He was also a major leader in the founding of Konoha. It's only natural that he left his portrait behind."

"Next is your head."

Tobirama Senju suddenly felt a surge of tension as he listened intently to the Fifth Hokage's evaluation of him.

"Second Hokage, you established all the systems in Konoha, turning the Konoha from the ideals of the First into reality. Your influence is visible everywhere in Konoha. No matter how I reform, I am only making improvements on the basis of your system."

"This is an achievement even greater than winning the First Ninja World War, worthy of having one's statue erected upon it."

"Next up is the Third Hokage, hehe, his influence was also considerable, but it was negative."

"Victory equals defeat, Konoha declines, Ninja die, children perish, Ninja Clans expand, daimyo becomes arrogant, and his head is on top of that. Second, don't you find that disgusting?"

Tobirama Senju couldn't help but scratch his cheek, as if it were covered in something dirty, and the spot he scratched happened to be right next to the Third Hokage on the statue.

He sighed, "I can feel it; it's definitely very uncomfortable."

Shazo grinned and said, "I feel the same way."

In Huaxia, this is called a platform collapse.

Sima Yi pointed at the Luo River and farted. The Luo River had been stinking for almost two thousand years and had lost all its sacredness.

Emperor Zhenzong of Song ceded territory and paid reparations, then went to Mount Tai to perform the Fengshan ceremony. From then on, no emperor ever performed the Fengshan ceremony at Mount Tai again. The greater the emperor's achievements, the more disgusted he felt.

Tobirama Senju felt the same way that Ancestral Dragon —Emperor Zhenzong of Song he wanted nothing more than to draw his sword and kill him.

Shazo Zuo pointed to the last head and said, "The Fourth Hokage, Minato Namikaze, was a very strong and gentle Ninja, and also a very thoughtful Hokage. He was practically perfect at the time."

"But he died too young, his reign lasted less than a year, and he was sidelined by the Third Hokage, unable even to command the Anbu. You could say he left no lasting impact."

"To be honest, I don't think the Fourth Hokage deserves to stay here."

"A few generations from now, when the legends surrounding Minato Namikaze fade away, what will the Konoha Ninja remember when they see his image?"

Shazo's face darkened. "Was it to protect the village and the Nine-Tails that you fought to the death?"

Tobirama Senju thought of his Big Brother, how he grabbed Nine-Tails, rubbing it against the ground while shouting, "Nine-Tails, you're too dangerous, so I'm sealing you away!"

Then, thinking of the Fourth Hokage, who was forced to his death by the same Nine-Tails attack, Tobirama Senju sighed deeply.

He asked, "Young man of the Fifth, what are your thoughts?"

Shazo replied, "It's simple. There are no statues of living Hokage. Three years after their death, when emotions have completely faded and their achievements have fully surfaced, the Konoha Jonin will vote on whether or not to carve their portraits."

Tobirama Senju chuckled. "You're quite confident, aren't you?"

Shazo deliberately raised his head, feigning arrogance. "Of course, I will definitely create achievements comparable to the First Hokage and you, and restore the Hokage Rock to its sacred aura."

Tobirama Senju burst into laughter. "Not bad, Fifth, you are truly outstanding."

"Just based on the way you squeeze every last drop out of me, even a dead man, I believe you can do a good job!"

Shazo smiled slightly embarrassedly, "I'm glad you don't mind."

"Actually, these are all unimportant details. Whether someone is a good Hokage or not doesn't depend on their character or personality. The only things to consider are whether Konoha has become stronger, wealthier, and safer under their leadership, and whether they've allowed the most people to share in the benefits."

"Other methods, reputation, are all unimportant."

Tobirama Senju nodded and said, "Indeed, what you said makes a lot of sense, so your killing of the Third Hokage is just a detail?"

The room fell silent instantly.

A few minutes later, Shazo answered Tobirama Senju's question seriously, "I think it is indeed a matter of detail."

"The death of the Third Hokage was an accident, but this accident prevented Konoha from declining and damaged its reputation, nor caused any major losses to the Konoha Konoha."

"Compared to details like how he died and who killed him, this is the most important question."

Tobirama Senju touched his nose and sighed, "I accept your explanation; you're right."

Shazo laughed, "The title 'Third Hokage, Professor of Ninjutsu ' is truly well-deserved. In such a short time, while being beaten up by you, Second, you still managed to transmit quite a bit of information."

Tobirama Senju said dismissively, "That's all the Monkey is capable of. If he could focus his energy on the right things and stop developing these kinds of petty tricks, his strength would definitely not be this level."

"Kid, do your best. I won't say anything more. I believe you can lead Konoha to a better future."

At this moment, the Edo Tensei (impure Impure World Reincarnation) on Tobirama Senju's body scattered, and his Reanimated Body had exceeded its limit and began to collapse.

He glanced at his body and said nonchalantly, "My time has come. I've been busy for so long, it's time to go back to my Pure Land and get a good night's sleep."

Shazo asked with a wicked grin, "Second, the Joint Chunin Ninja Exams Konoha in a month. Don't you want to see the prowess of the junior Genin?"

"I guarantee this will be a spectacular event, and we'll definitely see many, many excellent Genin."

Tobirama Senju swallowed hard, even though he had no ability to produce such a substance.

Then he sneered and said, "You little bastard, you talk as if I can decide for myself."

"If you need me, just call me out yourself."

After uttering those last words, Tobirama Senju's form instantly collapsed, turning into a pile of Impure World Reincarnation and debris.

Before Shazo could do anything, Orochimaru suddenly sprang out from the shadows and began to carefully examine the corpse exposed in the Impure World Reincarnation.

He compared the sacrificial offerings with the medical reports from a year ago, line by line.

"The person is already dead, and the body shows severe signs of skeletal decay, proving that the person has been dead for a long time."

"His Chakra was completely drained, and even his bones showed signs of osteoporosis. As expected, the Impure World Reincarnation user used the Chakra of a sacrifice."

"That makes things easier. We can consider strengthening the offerings."

"Hmm, we still need to find an opportunity to test whether only normal enhancement is effective, or whether a randomly cobbled-together Chakra source can also have an enhancement effect."

Shazo waited quietly for Orochimaru to get busy, watching him carefully sweep away the Impure World Reincarnation, sifting out all seven types of items, and letting them turn to ash and disappear on the ground.

Then, the Serpent packed and sealed the sacrificial corpses that had been examined, and put them into his arms before quietly standing up.

He opened with a bombshell question, "So, you really did kill Teacher Sarutobi?"

Shazo, without changing his expression, replied with a smile, "You already know the answer yourself."

Orochimaru looked at Shazo and asked again, "Can I get a definite answer from the Fifth Hokage?"

Shazo shook his head and said, "No."

Orochimaru suddenly smiled, "Fifth Hokage, I'm relieved to hear that."

"As long as you don't explicitly say that you killed Teacher Sarutobi, I won't be forced to break ties with you."

"That's for the best."