Revive, My Teacher!

Hiruzen Sarutobi neatly arranged the scrolls and Material in front of him.

The Tobirama Cells were placed on the unconscious Kusa-nin as a medium.

Yinyisi-xu-chen--

Chakra Hiruzen Sarutobi Hand Seals, channeling his chakra and sensing the connection between the medium and the soul, before suddenly clasping his hands together.

He wasn't very skilled at this move, but as long as he could summon it, that would be enough.

On the ground, intricate black runes appeared, and the Kusa-nin's body transformed into a gray mound, surrounded by circles radiating white light.

Accompanied by howls, a man's figure slowly materialized in the center of the burial mound.

He wore blue Sengoku-style plate armor, with a layer of grayish-white fur covering his shoulders. He had a face shield with the Konoha emblem on his forehead, and his cheeks were covered with the chapped patterns unique to Impure World Reincarnation.

The Second Hokage of Konoha, the fastest ninja in the Shinobi World, Hiruzen Sarutobi's teacher, and Forbidden Jutsu Master.

Reappearing in the Shinobi World!

"This is... the Impure World Reincarnation Jutsu?" Senju Tobirama murmured, his blood-red eyes suddenly snapping open.

"Monkey?" Senju Tobirama frowned. "How did they summon me using the Impure World Reincarnation Jutsu? Has the Uchiha Clan rebelled?!"

Hiruzen Sarutobi smiled inwardly.

As expected of Teacher Tobirama, he's already thinking about his Uchiha right from the start.

"Monkey, what materials did you use to Impure World Reincarnation me? It's far too weak—" Senju Tobirama clenched his fist and said with great dissatisfaction, "I can't be of any help at all like this!"

In Senju Tobirama's view, Hiruzen Sarutobi was kind-hearted.

Unless something major happens in Konoha, they certainly won't disturb the peace of his deceased teacher.

If he's willing to do this, then there must be some serious trouble in the village that necessitates his help.

After glancing at Hiruzen Sarutobi's face, Senju Tobirama subconsciously thought that not long after his death, Konoha wouldn't be defeated so quickly.

He still believed that Hiruzen Sarutobi had the ability.

But if it's the Uchiha Clan, then it's hard to say!

After all, it's not surprising that the Mangekyō Sharingan of the Uchiha Clan can produce anything; given the defensive capabilities of most ninjas, causing a "First-Strike Kill" is perfectly normal.

"The Uchiha Clan did not rebel, teacher."

Hiruzen Sarutobi slowly said, "The Shinobi World War happened a few years ago, but the village survived it, and its development is currently quite good—"

Senju Tobirama's expression visibly softened.

As long as Konoha doesn't encounter problems, then other problems aren't problems.

"It's been a few years since I died?" Senju Tobirama his Laboratory, a hint of nostalgia in his eyes.

But he was also somewhat surprised to see the scrolls and Material laid out on the table.

It's new.

"Monkey, are you using my Laboratory to research new techniques?"

Senju Tobirama walked over, nodded, and said, "I told you long ago, with your talent you should have tried sooner—even if your inspiration is lacking, it's always good to be willing to try!"

"At least it will give me more skills to protect myself."

"Forbidden Technique are all used by my elder brother to smear me. How can Ninjutsu be forbidden?"

That's tying your own hands and feet!

Senju Tobirama was very pleased that Hiruzen Sarutobi seemed to be researching Forbidden Technique.

This is truly his disciple!

As a boy and young man, Hiruzen Sarutobi was quite stubborn in this regard, unwilling to learn more, and only scratched the surface.

It's all because of Big Brother's Will of Fire!

The Flying Thunder God Technique requires unique talent, that's unavoidable, but what about other techniques?

You should try to master them all.

"It is now the Year 43 of Konoha, Teacher Tobirama— " Hiruzen Sarutobi said with emotion.

Before he knew it, he had been in the Shinobi World for quite some time.

"Hmm?" Senju Tobirama turned around, staring at Hiruzen Sarutobi: "It seems you're doing a great job as Hokage; you're in good shape—"

When Senju Tobirama, his appointment of Hiruzen Sarutobi was more of a safety net.

If they really can't come back, then Konoha will eventually need a leader, otherwise things will fall into chaos.

However, Senju Tobirama did not believe that there was absolutely no possibility of him returning.

After all, with the Flying Thunder God Technique at their disposal, the situation on the battlefield can change in an unpredictable way. It's just that no one expected that the Kinkaku and Ginkaku Brothers would possess the Treasured Tools of the Sage of Six Paths and the Nine-Tails Chakra.

After having most of his Chakra sealed away, Senju Tobirama found himself on the defensive.

Therefore, Senju Tobirama was very worried about Hiruzen Sarutobi before his death, or rather, it would be more accurate to say that he was worried about Konoha.

Can a young person be a good Hokage?

The situation in Konoha is indeed unusually complex.

For Hiruzen Sarutobi, who wasn't ready at all, to sit in that position would be to say he'd shorten his lifespan—that's the least of his worries.

But Hiruzen Sarutobi's condition, at least on the surface, seems fine.

"You weren't exactly doing a very good job, Teacher Tobirama."

"The first twenty years or so could even be described as somewhat chaotic. Only after sitting in this position do I realize how difficult it was for you back then—"

Hiruzen Sarutobi shook his head. "In the past year or two, I've come to understand a lot of things. I'm no longer bound by old ideas, and I've hardened my heart to try everything that's beneficial to Konoha. That's why things have improved somewhat."

Senju Tobirama, then sighed softly, "I understand. You lacked experience back then, and it's normal to have some difficulty adapting when the burden suddenly fell on your shoulders."

The master and apprentice remained silent for a while.

"Teacher, I'd like to talk to you about the Uchiha— " Hiruzen Sarutobi began.

Mentioning those three words, perhaps it was just a feeling, but Hiruzen Sarutobi always felt that Senju Tobirama suddenly became much more energetic.

What happened to the Uchiha?

"I'm thinking, how can we get Konoha to control the Uchiha?" Hiruzen Sarutobi said. "The Uchiha Clan is incredibly strong as combat ninjas, and their potential is extremely high."

Senju Tobirama frowned, intending to interrupt Hiruzen Sarutobi.

But Hiruzen Sarutobi waved his hand, signaling Senju Tobirama to be quiet and listen to him continue.

Senju Tobirama was taken aback.

Only then did he realize a problem.

Although Hiruzen Sarutobi is his apprentice, he's actually about the same age as him now.

He's been Hokage for over twenty years.

"But the problem is that the Sharingan awakening mechanism of the Uchiha Clan makes their mental state very unstable."

"Intense emotional fluctuations can easily plunge them into darkness and madness; what should be a sharp blade protecting the village is more likely to be wielded inwards."

"This is extremely difficult to control; in the history of the Uchiha, there have been instances of mutual destruction."

"Unless a strong leader emerges to unite the Uchiha as one."

"But based on the Uchiha Clan's past, Madara's old grudges with the Senju, and their personalities, all sorts of complex reasons combined to form a deadlock."

"It's extremely difficult for the Uchiha Clan to truly be loyal to Konoha. If a leader emerges, he's highly likely to want to rebel, so the only option is to keep them within the village."

"But even if we do this, the resentment of the Uchiha are not being given important roles will still accumulate, making it a ticking time bomb that will inevitably explode."

"This process is extremely difficult to control; very few Uchiha Clan Head throughout history have been able to fully control the clan."

"According to your notes, only Uchiha Madara and Izuna's generation in modern times were like this--"

Senju Tobirama listened quietly to Hiruzen Sarutobi's words.

They clapped softly.

His insightful analysis was exactly the same as his thought process outline.

"So, there's nothing we can do about it."

"Monkey, I foresaw this fate long ago."

"I know you're a kind-hearted person, unwilling to harm the villagers, even the Uchiha— "

"But if things reach a point where they absolutely must be dealt with, that's your responsibility as Hokage."

Senju Tobirama understood Hiruzen Sarutobi's thoughts.

His disciple probably wanted to Uchiha, but couldn't bring himself to do it.

So they summoned his teacher to reassure him.

"Teacher, that's not what I meant—"

"Then what do you mean? Tell me more."

Hiruzen Sarutobi cleared his throat. "What I mean is, you should become Izuna of the Uchiha."

"What did you say?"

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