Orochimaru's Advice

After mocking his own teacher, Orochimaru began mocking the Second Hokage as well.

"When all was said and done, the tragedies of Yoshijo and the Uchiha were both caused by you, Second Hokage. Yoshijo's grandfather, Shiraishi Yukihito, disagreed with your political views, so you forced him to carry out a mission that was certain to kill him. Yet even then, you never let down your guard against the Shide Clan. You did everything you could to weaken them, even sending them to the battlefield as cannon fodder."

"The Uchiha were no different. The Police Force you created was the root of their entire tragedy. Those who punish criminals are easily resented, while an organization holding such great authority can become arrogant and self-important. During your rule, under the pretext of monitoring criminals, you openly drove the Uchiha into a corner of the village. You even granted them autonomy. It was precisely your actions that drove them into a dead end while fueling the flames of rebellion."

At this, Senju Hashirama's expression turned grave. "Tobirama, I've told you many times not to underestimate the Uchiha! And how could you treat Yukihito and the Shide Clan that way?"

"Brother, the Shide Clan's Secret Technique allowed them to grow far too powerful during peacetime. During my administration, nearly one-third of all the village's jonin came from the Shide Clan. If I had let them continue unchecked, then within ten years, even if they had no ambition now, they would have developed it. As for the Uchiha, I merely gave them work that only they were suited to perform. It was only so we could respond in time should another Madara emerge. Brother, you know as well as I do that the Uchiha are a clan born evil!"

Sasuke's expression shifted slightly. "Second Hokage,