You don't want the Uchiha to be bullied by Tobirama, do you?

Hashirama and Madara stared at each other, both extremely firm in their beliefs.

Neither could convince the other.

Even though Hashirama's beautiful wish had been smashed with a sledgehammer by Natsu Yuu and the future, it hadn't completely shattered. He still yearned for a beautiful utopian world of love and mutual understanding.

A moment later.

Both tacitly dropped the topic.

Ideological disputes couldn't be settled quickly. Besides, that wasn't the main point right now.

"Madara, what do you say? Do you believe all of this that I've told you?"

Madara's mouth twitched: "..."

Believe that he would be killed by Hashirama with his own hands?

Believe my ass!

How could he have been so thoroughly defeated by Hashirama? Impossible, absolutely impossible!

Unless he did it on purpose?

Intentionally lost to Hashirama and faked his death to escape? In order to plot the fusion of 'Yin-Yang Power'?

As a generation's hero, Madara was equally shrewd. He quickly guessed his 'true intentions' in the future.

But even now, he couldn't be completely sure.

"I don't believe these stories you're telling, but I believe you."

"Madara!"

Hashirama was overjoyed. He knew Madara was trustworthy.

It was all his fault too. He had been too busy with Hokage affairs and had neglected Madara's feelings.

If only he had opened up and talked to Madara earlier, none of the subsequent tragedies would have happened!

"Then you agree? Are you willing to succeed me as the Second Hokage?"

"Don't talk nonsense, I haven't agreed yet."

"Madara, I can only rely on you. The future of the village needs you to protect it. And didn't you promise Izuna that you would protect the clan members well? If you leave, you don't want the Uchiha clan to be bullied by Tobirama, do you?"

"I..."

Madara was speechless again.

Damn it!

Hashirama has also learned to play dirty, picking up the art of provocation!

The feeling of this boomerang hitting oneself was indeed unpleasant.

But Hashirama had a point.

He could disregard everything else, but he couldn't disregard the promise he made to his own brother.

In the end.

For the sake of his clan, and for the promise made to his brother Izuna, Madara decided to stay for the time being and not rush to leave Konoha.

At least.

He had to find an opportunity to witness firsthand this god who claimed to be comparable to the [Sage of Six Paths].

It was also to confirm whether the other party truly possessed such divine power to traverse time.

What if Hashirama had been deceived by him too?

If the other party was truly some kind of charlatan who could bewitch people's hearts, he would definitely kill the opponent with a single sword strike for Hashirama's sake!

"I understand, I won't leave the village."

"You should first find a way to persuade the Daimyo and the other clans. They won't easily agree to me inheriting the position of Hokage."

Madara said proudly, with his hands clasped behind his back.

This was already his greatest concession, and it was entirely due to Hashirama's sincerity.

"Hahaha!"

"It's great that you agreed. Leave the rest to me. I will definitely make them agree, even if I have to reason with them!"

Hashirama was overjoyed again, his heart unable to contain its excitement.

He had finally persuaded Madara!

As long as Madara remained in Konoha, at least the [First Shinobi World War] could be avoided, and everything was developing in a good direction!

"Also, where is that guy named Natsu Yuu, who calls himself the [Sage of the Dao Path]? I want to meet him..."

Hashirama shook his head and replied:

"Perhaps sir is still in another time-space? I cannot be sure."

"However, he did say that he would come to find me again, and you can meet him then."

Madara frowned slightly. Without seeing the person himself, he couldn't feel at ease.

"Does that guy really have the legendary [Rinnegan]?"

"Yes, that should truly be the [Rinnegan]! And I can't sense any Chakra aura from him, I'm afraid he's also using a legendary Dojutsu to conceal it."

Madara was secretly shocked. Hashirama's sensory abilities were also second to none in the Ninja World.

At such close range, not being able to detect any Chakra aura from the opponent was enough to illustrate the terrifying nature of his Stealth Ability.

As for the possibility that the opponent had no Chakra?

He could instantly teleport with Hashirama. Even if everything was a Genjutsu illusion, it was impossible to do it without using any Chakra, right?

"Then what is this Sage's objective?"

"I don't know. But he shouldn't have any ill intentions. At least, I haven't sensed any."

"There is no kindness in this world without reason."

"I know, but the village can't possibly antagonize a Sage for no reason, can it?"

"Hmph. When I meet him later, I'll test that guy out!"

"Madara, you can't rashly attack the Sage!"

"Do I look that foolish? Hashirama?"

"Hahaha, I was just reminding you..."

"Hashirama, what are you planning to do next?"

Hashirama thought for a moment and gave his answer: "I plan to first gather the Clan Heads of the various clans in the village tomorrow and solidify your legitimacy to succeed as the Second Hokage!"

Madara looked deeply at Hashirama, surprised by his decisive and swift action.

It seemed this 'Future trip' had indeed had a huge impact, changing Hashirama a lot.

As for the resistance he would inevitably encounter while persuading the Clan Heads, it would only be a slight hassle...

As long as Hashirama was determined to achieve something, basically no one could stop him.

"And after that?"

"Madara, come with me and let's capture all the Tailed Beasts in the Ninja World."

"You're still thinking about the so-called [Tailed Beast Deterrence System]?"

"No, I'm still considering it. But leaving those Tailed Beasts unchecked is quite dangerous. Their [Tailed Beast Bombs] are a major threat capable of destroying an entire village!"

Madara nodded. He did want to go out and stretch his legs, and perhaps dance a little.

"Great! I can go with you."

What's more, Hashirama would be accompanying him. That felt pretty good too!

"Right! There's another important matter. I need to quickly find a marriage for Tobirama."

"Oh?"

Hearing this, Madara became a bit more interested.

"That poker-faced guy, isn't he always aloof from women? It seems he did a lot of outrageous things in the Future, which is why you're so anxious, right?"

"Exactly! Tobirama must experience love! Speaking of which, Madara, are there any suitable female ninjas in your clan?"

"Even if there were, that guy Tobirama would never accept them."

"Then he won't have a choice. At worst, we can get him drunk and then directly..."

"Hiss... Hashirama, you've changed..."

"Hehehe, I'm doing this for the Future of the village!"

Hashirama chuckled, already having everything planned out for Tobirama in his mind, determined to pull a wild stunt for his brother!

Next.

Hashirama and Madara chatted for another two hours.

It wasn't until deep into the night that Hashirama reluctantly left.

If he didn't go back soon, and if Mito got angry, Hashirama might have to sleep on the floor again tonight...

Of course, staying the night at Madara's place wouldn't be bad either. But he'd have to hold back today. Tobirama probably had a lot of questions waiting for him to explain.

After Hashirama left.

Madara sat alone in the empty secret room, lost in thought.

After all, Hashirama had brought him too much shock and stimulation today. Especially the move to have him take over as Hokage, which directly shattered all his original plans.

Although he was still fixated on the 'records' in the [Uchiha Clan Ancestral Stone Tablet].

He had indeed temporarily abandoned the idea of leaving Konoha.

He decided to give Hashirama another chance and see what would happen next.

At the very least, if he could truly become Hokage, the Uchiha Clan would absolutely never encounter trouble again.

It could also be considered keeping his promise to Izuna.

As for Hashirama's final suggestion, finding a Uchiha female ninja for Tobirama to marry, it wasn't entirely impossible.

Although Madara had no children of his own, he did have a few nieces from collateral branches.

Even though Madara didn't want a Uchiha woman to marry that detestable Tobirama.

But thinking about it from another angle.

The thought of Tobirama having to call him 'Uncle' after the marriage, and the look of suppressed frustration on his face, made Madara unable to help but curl his lips, secretly delighted.

This could work!

This was even more satisfying than killing Tobirama!

Since Hashirama was the one who made the final decision, if Tobirama had the guts, he could go complain to his Elder Brother!

Just as Madara was lost in his daydreams, a strange voice suddenly appeared, interrupting his thoughts.

"Madara Uchiha? What are you thinking about that's making you so happy?"

Madara instantly activated his [Eternal Mangekyo Sharingan], his sharp gaze sweeping out, and he saw the figure that had suddenly appeared in the secret room.

"That's the [Rinnegan]!"

"Are you the one who calls himself 'Sage of the Dao Path'?"