Tobirama and Tianqi's Conversation

Tobirama Senju summoned Tianqi to his room alone in the main camp.

Looking at Tianqi, who resembled Madara, Tobirama's thoughts drifted back to the Warring States period. Back then, Madara was arrogant and looked down on everyone in the ninja world, except for his own elder brother. It would be a lie to say he didn't envy Madara's strength.

"Tianqi, do you know? Because I've been fighting with the Uchiha since I was young, many of my family members died at the hands of the Uchiha. So, I inevitably have some prejudice against the Uchiha. You understand this, right?" Tobirama said earnestly.

Tianqi didn't respond, wanting to see what Tobirama really wanted to say.

Seeing Tianqi remain silent, Tobirama, uncharacteristically, didn't get angry and continued.

"I never liked Madara from the bottom of my heart. Especially since you are his son, my dislike for Madara has directly transferred to you."

Konohagakure was founded by my elder brother and your father. You should know this. At first, when Madara was willing to put aside the hatred between the two clans and create Konoha with my brother, although I still disliked Madara, my perception of him changed.

Tianqi, you might not know how hard-won this peace is, from constant fighting to mutual help. But that bastard Madara actually wanted to destroy this peace. I absolutely cannot agree to that.

Even though your father Madara is gone, my hatred for him has never disappeared. He is gone, but you, Tianqi, are still here. Madara Uchiha's biological son. Madara's power is terrifying, but my brother kept him in check.

And now, my brother is dead. If you become like Madara, no one will be able to restrain you.

So, the first time I saw you, I wanted to eliminate the root of the problem. I was afraid you would become the next Madara. Although my elder brother and sister-in-law both stopped me, I was still uneasy. That's why I confiscated all the ninjutsu and money from your home that could improve your abilities, sent people to monitor you, and prevented you from attending school. I used every means possible.

Hearing this, Tianqi also realized that Tobirama's fear of Madara was so great.

"But later, I also thought it through. You are you, and Madara is Madara. Madara is not you, and you are not Madara. So, I lifted your restrictions, wanting to see how far you could go."

"But today, when I saw the Mangekyo in your eyes, I became unsure again. So, I want to know, Tianqi, what are your truest thoughts about Konoha? You don't need to say flattering words. I want to hear your honest opinion."

"Flattery? Tobirama, you're overthinking it. I, Uchiha Tianqi, never say flattering words." This time, Tianqi didn't call him "Second Hokage-sama" or "Hokage-sama" but directly used his name.

"Don't you want to hear my true thoughts about Konoha? I can tell you, I've never had any thoughts about Konoha. Whoever is Hokage has nothing to do with me!"

I, Uchiha Tianqi, have always believed in one principle: If others don't offend me, I won't offend them. If they offend me, I will definitely offend them! I do everything with a clear conscience.

As for you saying you're afraid I'll be like my father, I can tell you responsibly that I am not Madara Uchiha! I really like this peaceful atmosphere, and I hope to continue living in this peaceful atmosphere in the future.

"That's all I have to say. Whatever you think, ponder it yourself. I'm a bit tired, I'm leaving." After speaking, Tianqi left the room without looking back.

Tobirama remained stunned, pondering Tianqi's words. Had he really overthought it? Had he imposed Madara's ways onto Tianqi? Was it all his own wishful thinking?

That night, Tobirama couldn't sleep at all.

Meanwhile, Tianqi was drinking with Sarutobi Hiruzen and others in the military camp. Well... drinking wasn't allowed in the military camp, but now that both sides had ceased hostilities and were just waiting to sign the treaty, Sarutobi made an exception and started drinking.

"Hahaha, Tianqi, I never expected you to be so strong now, and even awakened the Mangekyo Sharingan. Brother is truly happy for you," Sarutobi said, drunkenly slinging an arm around Tianqi's shoulder.

"Yeah, Tianqi. You even defeated the reserve Raikage. I admire you the most right now," Torifu Akimichi also said cheerfully.

"It was all by chance, just by chance. Everyone, you don't need to praise me so much, it's making me embarrassed," Tianqi said, feigning modesty while inwardly beaming. He wasn't afraid of anything now and felt it was good to release some stress.

Danzo, sitting nearby, drank his alcohol with a displeased expression. He had lost in his duel, so he felt too embarrassed to speak. Tianqi actually didn't want to be with Danzo, but since Sarutobi was good friends with him, Tianqi let it slide.

However, Tianqi's feigned humility was seen as showing off by Danzo. "Isn't it just because you have the advantage of the Sharingan? What's there to be so proud of? One day, I'll get a pair too. Someone who isn't an Uchiha but has the Sharingan. I'll show you then."

Tianqi was unaware that it was precisely this drinking party that planted the seed of wanting the Sharingan in Danzo's mind.

Three days passed.

Finally, it was time to sign the alliance treaty. Tobirama, along with his four disciples, headed towards the capital of the Land of Iron. The signing ceremony was arranged there, with the leader of the Land of Iron as a witness.

As for those four disciples, they were naturally Sarutobi Hiruzen, Shimura Danzō, Utatane Koharu, and Mitokado Homura.

At the entrance of the camp, watching them depart, Tianqi said lightly, "Goodbye, Tobirama Senju."

"This is probably the last time I'll see Tobirama Senju." Tianqi, who had been feeling a bit melancholic, instantly became happy again upon realizing that no one would be above him to control him anymore.

"Hahaha, from now on, I can do whatever I want! If anyone dares to talk nonsense to me, I'll slap them to death!"

"Oh, right. Didn't the system mission still need a few more kills? When Sarutobi and the others flee back, I'll just pick off a few people along the way."

"I remember the original plot seems to be like this. The Kinkaku and Ginkaku brothers assassinated the Raikage and Hokage during the negotiations between the Land of Fire and the Land of Lightning."

"The Second Hokage Tobirama died from exhaustion while buying time for his subordinates to escape, and was hailed as a hero who protected Konoha. The enemy also paid a heavy price. Ginkaku died, and Kinkaku was also severely injured by the Second Hokage Tobirama, leaving him in a state where he could die at any moment. Looking at the Second Hokage's corpse, Kinkaku laughed wildly, claiming that their brothers had killed the Raikage and Hokage, and that they were indeed the strongest."

"Meanwhile, upon hearing the news of his master's assassination, A, the disciple of the Second Raikage of Kumogakure, successfully succeeded to the position of Raikage due to his outstanding performance and powerful strength. Kumogakure's high-ranking officials held a funeral for the previous Raikage. Looking at his master's portrait, A was heartbroken. In order to avenge his master, the Third Raikage intended to kill Kinkaku and Ginkaku first before attending his master's funeral."

"Afterward, he, in his capacity as Raikage, led Kumogakure's elite ninjas to confront Kinkaku, unleashing his Lightning Release Chakra Mode and delivering a devastating blow. Kinkaku died, and the Third Raikage brought Kinkaku's Kohaku no Jōhei back to Kumogakure."

"It seems to be roughly like this. Perhaps Tobirama Senju at that time didn't know that these two brothers would betray them and be so strong."