Uchiha Kō dragged Utakata, who was lying like a dead dog, out of Tsunade's courtyard and into the Senju Clan Compound.
Senju Hashirama frowned, looking at Uchiha Kō with a grim expression. Uchiha stepped in front of Uchiha Kō, and Senju Hashirama turned his head away from the uncomfortable scene.
Uchiha Kō laughed. "What? Lord Hashirama hasn't figured it out yet? Why don't you go and ask the various clans whether they support or dislike what I'm doing!"
"Hmph, needless to say, your actions have completely ruined the image of Konoha!" Senju Hashirama sneered.
Senju Tobirama hesitated, torn between his naive older brother and the Uchiha Kō, who suited his tastes. It was a difficult choice.
He could only sigh and remain silent; by not supporting his elder brother, he was already showing his support for Uchiha Kō.
Uzumaki Mito frowned. "Hashirama, haven't you made enough of a scene? What did Xiao do all this for? Wasn't it all for your granddaughter and Konoha?" She was helpless; her husband was a stubborn fool.
"Konoha has always valued peace, how could they do such a thing!" Senju Hashirama sneered.
Uchiha was furious. "Enough! Hashirama, put away your unrealistic dream of peace! Do you still naively believe that other countries will consider us friends? The village has no friends, only interests!"
Uchiha Izuna nodded in agreement. "Hashirama, we usually can't bear to scold Osamu because he always makes decisions that benefit his own people."
"If a village is always harsh on its own people while fawning over outsiders, then I think such a village has no reason to exist." Uchiha Izuna's contemptuous words startled everyone present.
Uchiha Izuna, on the other hand, didn't care. He couldn't even bear to scold his own grandson, so why would he bother with Senju Hashirama?
Senju Tobirama nodded secretly. What Izuna said had struck a chord with him. His older brother had indeed gone too far!
Just then, Uchiha Kō laughed. He laughed loudly, then threw Utakata to the ground and stomped on his head until it was crushed.
Red and white substances splattered all over him, but he didn't react at all. Senju Hashirama, however, stared wide-eyed. Uchiha Kō had stolen someone's Tailed Beast and even killed him. This kid was too bloodthirsty!
"Lord Hashirama, since I began leading troops in the Land of Rain, I have fought countless battles, large and small, and my hands have been stained with the blood of tens of thousands. Yet the villagers have not despised me; on the contrary, they hold me in the highest esteem."
"Everyone recognizes me, recognizes my Uchiha Kō's philosophy: to launch a powerful attack externally and to unite and cooperate internally. In terms of funds alone, Konoha has plundered nearly 3 billion taels of silver through war."
"Excuse me, without me, how long would it take for Lord Hashirama to develop his own resources without stealing or robbing? In other words, did he have to sell the Senju Clan Compound to raise that 3 billion?"
Uchiha Kō's words showed absolutely no mercy to Senju Hashirama. He had just wanted to point his finger at Senju Hashirama and curse him. To kowtow to everyone for the sake of peace, to buy and sell a hard-earned Tailed Beast —how brain-dead could someone do that?
Senju Hashirama shook his head. "You're too obsessed with power. Peace gained this way isn't lasting. What will happen after you die? Konoha will weaken, and you'll be powerless to stop it. Mutual understanding between people is essential..."
Before Senju Hashirama finish speaking, Uchiha Kō interrupted, "First, my Eternal Mangekyō Sharingan ability is Immortality. As long as my soul doesn't perish, I am immortal, so Konoha will be the strongest for generations to come!"
"Secondly, even if I don't achieve Immortality, as the current generation, I will still fight the wars of the next generation and the generation after that, leaving other countries with scarce resources, and ensuring the prosperity of Konoha!"
Uchiha Kō's resolute words stirred up a storm in the hearts of everyone present except Hashirama.
This generation has finished fighting all the battles, so future generations can enjoy the fruits of their labor! What a noble ideal! It stirs the blood of those who hear it.
Uchiha's lips curled up, and he sneered, "As expected of my eldest grandson. Your Great Grandfather supports your idea. If anyone is foolish enough to ignore this, I will personally stop them."
After saying that, Uchiha glanced at Senju Hashirama, his eyes filled with disappointment. Hashirama, who had died once, still didn't understand that the Ninja World was ruled by strength? How disappointing.
Senju Tobirama broke his silence. He slowly walked towards Uchiha Izuna and Uchiha, then turned to look at Senju Hashirama. Although he didn't speak, his actions clearly showed his stance.
"Brother, you're wrong this time. Uchiha Kō's thoughts coincide with mine. Please forgive your unfilial younger brother. This time, I'm siding with the Uchiha!" Senju Tobirama thought to himself.
Senju Hashirama was struck dumb. He couldn't understand why his younger brother, who had always respected and loved him and hated the Uchiha Clan, would side with Uchiha Kō and the Uchiha Clan because of Uchiha Kō's ideals!
Uzumaki Mito glanced at Senju Hashirama, a hint of disappointment flashing in her eyes. She slowly walked towards Uchiha Kō, then pinched Uchiha Kō's cheek before turning to look at her husband, Senju Hashirama.
Senju Hashirama silent, but his face still held a stubborn expression. He was not wrong; he simply wanted to make friends with all countries and usher in a great era of mutual understanding!
Senju Nawaki had just returned from training when he saw this scene. He was stunned. Why were there so many people standing behind Uchiha Kō, while his grandfather was all alone?
Tsunade, having become familiar with the Jinchūriki's power, went outside with a smile. Upon seeing this scene, she frowned and asked Nawaki what had happened, but Nawaki shook his head.
Then Tsunade looked at Uchiha Kō, Uchiha Kō smiled slightly and recounted what had just happened in detail, without embellishment.
Tsunade remained silent, looking at her grandfather, Senju Hashirama. She took a deep breath. "Grandpa, I'm sorry, but if what Lord Owl says is true, then I support Lord Owl."
After saying that, Tsunade walked towards Uchiha Kō, took his hand, and smiled at him, "Let our minds be one!"
Uchiha Kō's eyes softened. "We'll be together through life and death."
Uchiha Izuna smiled and said, "Welcome to our powerful Konoha team, granddaughter-in-law!"
"Grandpa Izuna ..." Her face flushed red. Why did Owl's grandfather seem so frivolous?
Senju Hashirama looked at his grandson Nawaki with hope in his eyes. He remembered that Nawaki admired him the most, so he should agree with his ideals, right?
Senju Nawaki gritted his teeth, looked at Senju Hashirama, bowed first, and then walked towards Uchiha Kō.
"Grandpa, not everyone is like you, possessing unparalleled strength. You probably can't even imagine the dangers that ordinary people face on the battlefield."
"Just before, during the battle with Sunagakure, if it weren't for the Explosion-Proof Suit that Brother Kō gave me, I'm afraid I would have been blown to pieces by the Explosive Tag trap!"
"Other countries won't show you mercy during war just because you were once powerful. War is war, not child's play. If you weren't the God of Shinobi and didn't have that much strength, I think you would also support Brother Kō."
"Because he always led from the front, prioritized the village, achieved victories against overwhelming odds, reduced casualties among the village's ninja, and showed no mercy to the enemy, it was because of his presence that the village gradually grew stronger, and various clans continued to integrate into Konoha."
"So, please forgive me, Grandpa. Your dream was too idealistic, too naive." After saying this, Nawaki walked towards Uchiha Kō, stood behind him, and looked at his grandfather with a firm gaze.