Teacher, You Be Izuna Uchiha! (9/10)

"Teacher, I've missed you so much all these years—"

"I also feel very guilty."

"I often think, how wonderful must the life of a ninja as talented as you be—"

Hiruzen Sarutobi said softly, "After seeing those ingenious ideas in your notes, I felt that even more deeply."

"So, I started thinking about how I could make up for my mistake—"

Senju Tobirama was slightly moved.

On the one hand, I was moved by his apprentice's unwavering devotion to me.

More than twenty years have passed, and he's still thinking about how to resurrect himself?

This sentiment is sincere enough, and it even turned out well—

On the other hand, it's a wonderful feeling, like finding a kindred spirit.

Although the person speaking was his apprentice.

However, with the reversal of Yin and Yang, the inherent order and ethics have already been silently broken.

He and Hiruzen Sarutobi are now the same age.

Almost everyone believes that Senju Tobirama's research into Forbidden Technique was driven by factors such as war and killing.

These are indeed objective realities.

But he also genuinely has a great passion and interest in research.

Each time he conducted research, Senju Tobirama felt a unique sense of satisfaction.

This could be considered his best outlet for releasing the pressure he faced as a ninja and Hokage.

Throughout his life, only Hiruzen Sarutobi transcended the superficiality of Forbidden Technique research and saw the pure enjoyment that Hiruzen himself derived from the research itself.

Hiruzen Sarutobi smiled slightly as he looked at Senju Tobirama's expression.

He certainly didn't make this judgment randomly.

It was deduced based on Senju Tobirama's words in the Forbidden Jutsu Notes, and with reference to Orochimaru and his past memories.

"If I were to give you a second chance at life but force you to shoulder the burden of Hokage once more, it would be to subject you to another round of suffering. I understand the hardships of this position."

"But if you were given a different role as a teacher, one that would make you less stressed and allow you more time for yourself to do what you've always done—"

"I think this will make up for some of it."

The things that Senju Tobirama loved to do can be divided into two aspects.

One is research.

Secondly, it was naturally about outwitting and outmaneuvering the Uchiha.

"Monkey-- "

"Covering up for you back then was one of the best things I ever did."

Senju Tobirama said softly, "Tell me, what do you mean by making me Izuna Uchiha?"

Hiruzen Sarutobi.

"As you know, the crux of the Uchiha Clan's problem lies in their distrust of the village stemming from historical issues."

"We cannot guarantee whether the leader of the Uchiha Clan is truly loyal to the village—nor can we guarantee whether this so-called leader can maintain a stable mental state."

"Whether it's feigned flattery or genuine sincerity, assuming he gets into the decision-making level, it will temporarily alleviate the resentment of the Uchiha Clan."

"But if, due to some unforeseen event, one becomes caught in the mental fluctuations of the Sharingan, and something similar to the historical event of mutual slaughter over Izanagi occurs—"

"Then Konoha's interior will collapse instantly, and external enemies will follow suit."

Senju Tobirama Hiruzen Sarutobi's words were very insightful.

The problem with the Uchiha is that any high-ranking member of a Hidden Village needs to possess stable qualities.

But they don't have it.

Instability has been a constant throughout the history of the Uchiha Clan.

"Uchiha like Kagami are extremely rare."

"While Kagami is my closest friend, I must say he is neither strong enough nor does he understand the Uchiha well enough," Hiruzen Sarutobi said calmly.

That actually sounds a bit strange.

How could someone from the Uchiha not understand the Uchiha?

Senju Tobirama, however, strongly agreed.

Kagami Uchiha was not a traditional Uchiha; he was resolute and optimistic, and a good ninja.

However, he lacked a fundamental understanding of the traditional Uchiha's obsession and madness.

As a disciple of Senju Tobirama, most Uchiha Clan kept their distance from him during that era, Kagami Uchiha had no opportunity to delve into the clan.

"Teacher, you may think that the Uchiha Clan is a ticking time bomb that must be eliminated sooner or later."

"But after Hokage for over twenty years, I can't think that way."

"The ' Will of Fire,' while essentially a slogan to stabilize the ninja's spirit, will inevitably become a cause of Konoha's collapse if it's not considered as a primary guiding principle."

"Since we've said it, we should do it. At least we should try our best first and then think of a last resort."

"I truly consider the Uchiha Clan ninjas as part of Konoha."

"This is the teaching of the First Hokage."

Senju Tobirama was speechless, instinctively feeling a slight displeasure.

Is Hiruzen Sarutobi teaching him a lesson?

But this enthusiasm quickly faded; what Senju Tobirama despised were those who only shouted slogans but did nothing.

It is precisely because he has achieved such success yet still retains such a heart that he deserves even more respect.

"I racked my brains trying to figure out how to find someone who is both powerful and knowledgeable about the Uchiha, someone I know very well and trust completely."

"I've looked across the entire Shinobi World, and you're the only one like me, teacher."

"Your understanding of the Uchiha Clan far surpasses that of most members of the Uchiha clan, and your Will of Fire needs no further explanation; it is a goal I have always strived to emulate."

"If you become the leader of the Uchiha Clan, I, as the Hokage, will use both overt and covert methods to dismantle Uchiha Clan resistance, and together we will carry out ideological reform against them—"

"The Will of Fire was forged into their minds like a steel stamp, becoming the underlying logic of the Uchiha— "

"Then the Uchiha Clan will be completely integrated into Konoha, and the problem that has plagued Konoha will be solved. You will be able to gain a new life and fulfill your long-cherished wish of defeating the Uchiha."

Senju Tobirama slowly exhaled a long breath, his eyes gleaming with a strange light.

What a Monkey! What a Hiruzen Sarutobi! What a Third Hokage!

They dare to dream big, they dare to act boldly, and they actually succeed!

Although Senju Tobirama often called Izuna Uchiha a despicable mad dog...

But in fact, Senju Tobirama had put in a great deal of effort to study his old rival.

From his techniques, personality, and lifestyle to his thought processes and interpersonal skills, Senju Tobirama studied every detail of Izuna Uchiha in order to find his weakness.

Conversely, the same applies to Izuna Uchiha.

So much so that Senju Hashirama once jokingly said, "Tobirama, why don't you reconcile with Izuna? That way, our two clans won't fight anymore. Look at you two, you're both becoming like each other—"

Senju Tobirama was furious at the time.

But he also admitted in his heart that if he were given Sharingan and Izuna's face—

Even if Uchiha Madara himself came, if he didn't ask some private questions, Senju Tobirama was confident that he wouldn't be able to tell the difference!

His Great Figurines was based on Izuna Uchiha's cells, which served as the framework for differentiation and the shackles to suppress his rampage.

During this process, the two types of cells also underwent a certain degree of fusion and communication, which was not a simple splicing. Under the catalysis of Chakra, they even intercalated together, which caused some problems.

With the materials and secret techniques prepared for him by Hiruzen Sarutobi, Senju Tobirama was confident that he could modify a body with sufficient potential.

There might still be some problems, but as a Ninjutsu scientist, Senju Tobirama understood that no research project could be fully prepared from the start; having a beginning was already a good start.

This project is practically just missing a format change; there's no reason it shouldn't run!

"Have you considered the issue of your identity?" Senju Tobirama slowly exhaled a long breath, his blood-red eyes gleaming with an eerie light.

Will he become Izuna Uchiha of the Uchiha Clan?

I didn't feel anything at first--

But thinking about it carefully, this feeling of conquering the Uchiha both physically and mentally—

This is so exciting!!

"I've considered your identity, and the general framework has been set. You'll need to finalize some details yourself."

"There are some things your notes didn't include, and I don't know much about Izuna Uchiha either--"

Hiruzen Sarutobi pointed to a scroll on the table, containing information about Kusagakure, and said softly, "This also relates to the first mission I assigned to you after your resurrection!"