"What a pity. This kid is good in every way, except for one thing: he's Izuna's grandson. "Senju Tobirama shook his head and rallied his spirits.
A fake smile, typical of politicians, appeared on his face. "My name is Senju Tobirama, Tsunade Second Grandfather. My older brother is Senju Hashirama, Tsunade's grandfather, and the First Hokage of Konoha."
Uchiha Kō remained silent, listening as Senju Tobirama recounted some basic information, his expression unchanged.
Tsunade frowned, looking at Senju Tobirama with some hostility. Senju Tobirama's lips twitched; he truly couldn't understand what kind of spell this young man named Owl had cast on Tsunade!
"Our generation did so much for peace, but we still feel it's not enough. But fate is cruel. If you're willing..." Before Senju Tobirama speaking, Uchiha Izuna slapped him across the face.
"Senju Tobirama, have you no shame?! You think you can use Uchiha Kō to revive you and your older brother? You're dreaming!" Uchiha Izuna roared.
After being slapped away, Senju Tobirama covered his Impure World Reincarnation face and roared coldly.
"Izuna, you don't understand. You were only twenty years old when you died, still a boy. You have no idea how much my brother and I sacrificed for peace!"
"I don't care about peace, you want my grandson to destroy this eye and resurrect you and your older brother? I won't agree!" Uchiha Izuna waved his hand dismissively.
Although Uchiha Izuna often mocked and ridiculed his grandson, if anything happened to his grandson, he would risk his life to ensure his safe escape!
"Izuna, I know there's a misunderstanding between us, but Uchiha Kō's ability is just too important. Do you really want Konoha, which your older brother and I co-founded, to be coveted and schemed against, and to decline?" Senju Tobirama said coldly.
"Heh, you're no good."
"What are you talking about? I don't understand."
"You can't do it."
"Enough! Izuna, is that all you know how to say?"
"You can't do it!"
"..."
Senju Tobirama remained silent, gritting his teeth. Just then, Uchiha Kō spoke up, "Second Hokage, I originally intended to revive you and the First Hokage. This is a gift I, as her husband, would give to Tsunade."
"She lost her grandfather when she was young, and then her Second Grandfather when she grew up. Although she doesn't say it, I can understand how much of a blow it was to her to lose her loved ones one by one. For her sake, I will also resurrect you all," Uchiha Kō said calmly.
"However, if you continue to incite the villagers to use underhanded methods like sham democratic elections to bewitch the First Hokage, don't blame me for not considering our kinship!" Uchiha Kō said decisively.
These words shocked everyone present. They never expected that Uchiha Kō was so deeply in love with Tsunade that he was willing to give up one of his Mangekyō Sharingan for her!
Senju Tobirama frowned. "Uchiha Kō, this young man is no simpleton. Not only has he gained Madara's trust, with Madara telling him everything, but he also saw through my methods at a glance. However, in order to be reborn and continue to protect Konoha, he intends to play along."
"Of course, all I want to do now is continue to dedicate myself to protecting Konoha! I'm sure my elder brother thinks the same way." Senju Tobirama Uchiha Kō, and he wasn't lying about that.
"Grandpa, alright, step aside, my mind is made up," Uchiha Kō said, coaxing Uchiha Izuna.
Uchiha Izuna snorted coldly, glancing at Tobirama with disdain, but when he looked at Uchiha Kō was one of worry and relief.
Uchiha Kō was willing to give up his Sharingan for his wife, a passionate love unique to the Uchiha Clan.
Tsunade's eyes reddened. "Owl-kun, maybe we should just give up. You'll go blind if you keep going like this." She hugged Uchiha Kō and cried bitterly.
Although she longed for her grandfather and Second Grandfather to be resurrected, as they were her support and she could live a happy life as long as they were alive.
But compared to Owl's health, none of that mattered. She didn't want Uchiha Kō to go blind; she just wanted Uchiha Kō to be alright.
Senju Tobirama turned away, not wanting to witness this scene. He needed to wait, just a little longer. He was about to be resurrected—this was an opportunity! An opportunity for Konoha to once again stand at the pinnacle of the Ninja World!
Uchiha Kō smiled and said, "Don't worry, Tsunade." He patted Tsunade on the back, and then took out a White Zetsu from the scroll as a sacrifice.
Then, turning to Sarutobi Hiruzen, he smiled and said, "Lord Hokage, please give me some of Lord Hashirama's cells!"
Senju Tobirama looked surprised. What had he heard? Hashirama Cells. He turned to look at Sarutobi Hiruzen, his eyes filled with scrutiny.
Monkey, what did you do? You've got the makings of a big brother.
Sarutobi Hiruzen stared wide-eyed at Uchiha Kō in disbelief. "Wait, buddy, you did it? I only decided to do the Hashirama Cells project yesterday and took some of the flesh and blood. How did you know that?"
This is not surprising, Uchiha Kō's incredible perception allowed him to sense an extremely vigorous life force within Sarutobi Hiruzen's body, leading him to make a guess.
Sarutobi Hiruzen looked uneasy as he glanced at the Second Hokage Tobirama Senju, Senju Tobirama nodded, indicating that he should take it out.
Sarutobi Hiruzen sighed. Well, the experiment was off. He took out a piece of flesh wrapped in a bag and handed it to Uchiha Kō without any explanation.
Uchiha Kō smiled, then clapped his hands, activating the Impure World Reincarnation Jutsu. A coffin appeared, encasing the White Zetsu, and then the bushes opened.
A man with long, straight black hair reaching his waist, dressed in red Warring States Armor, slowly emerged from the stone coffin. It was none other than the First Hokage, the God of Shinobi, Senju Hashirama!
He opened his eyes, looking confused, but when he saw Senju Tobirama's eyes light up, he quickly asked.
"Tobirama, what's going on?" Senju Hashirama's voice was filled with doubt, a mix of naivety and elder brotherly seriousness, and he scratched his head.
After Senju Tobirama recounted the events, Senju Hashirama quickly said, "Uchiha Kō, right? You don't need to revive me, you don't need to revive Madara!" His expression was sincere and serious.
Everyone present was shocked by these words. Faced with the chance to be resurrected, Senju Hashirama was actually willing to give it up to his best friend.
Uchiha Izuna's expression was complicated. He opened his mouth, but in the end, he turned his head away. He couldn't forgive him on behalf of his brother. His brother had suffered so much because of his wavering. How could he be forgiven with just a few words?
"Hashirama, no need, I'm here." Uchiha Madara's figure appeared, causing Senju Tobirama's pupils to shrink, Senju Hashirama was overjoyed!
"Madara, you're back to life? No, that's not right! You didn't die?" Senju Hashirama was first excited, then thoughtful, and finally shook his head.
"That's right, I'm not dead." Uchiha's lips curled up. He had arrived when Hashirama Senju Hashirama Impure World Reincarnation.
What he didn't expect was that Hashirama was still as foolish and naive as before, willing to give up the easy chance of resurrection for him!
Well, Hashirama is just a bit slow, indecisive, and naive. It's good that he was resurrected; he can keep me company and help me out.
Senju Hashirama, tears streaming down his face, said, "Madara, I thought I killed you with my own hands. I was so guilty back then, I couldn't muster any spirit, and I died of depression."
Uchiha looked at him. Even though he wanted to act fierce and say something to him like he was a coward, he still sighed when he saw Hashirama's tears.
"Alright, stop crying! How old are you? You're a grandfather by now!" Uchiha roared. "Shut up!"
Senju Hashirama, after being reprimanded, sat on the ground with his knees drawn up to his chest, showing no dignity whatsoever of a powerful figure.