"Tampering with his will?"
Tobirama Senju was slightly taken aback. He glanced at Hashirama Senju, then lowered his head and began to ponder.
"I'll think about it."
In the end, Tobirama Senju did not agree outright. He shook his head.
"Think about what?"
"It's settled, then."
"There's no point talking to you. I'm the First, so listen to me."
Hashirama Senju shook his head and issued the order outright before turning and leaving.
"Brother...!"
Tobirama Senju watched Hashirama Senju with a deeply furrowed brow.
But Hashirama Senju had already vanished from the spot, leaving him no choice but to shake his head helplessly.
"Little Monkey, I hope that in the future, you'll no longer harbor hatred and will be able to live happily."
"Sigh...!"
Tobirama Senju gazed at the pond and sighed. Then, a hint of relieved amusement flashed through his eyes.
It was naturally impossible for Tobirama Senju not to want to revive Hiruzen Sarutobi.
As a father, nothing was harder to bear than watching one's child die before oneself.
But now, he was the Second Hokage, the village chief of Konoha. He could not think only of himself; he had to consider the bigger picture.
No one else had asked to revive their own son, so he could not sacrifice public duty for personal reasons.
Hiruzen Sarutobi had harmed Konoha and caused it tremendous losses, even though many people were still unaware of it.
But paper could not wrap up fire forever. Everyone would eventually find out, which was why he had always been so conflicted over this matter.
Now that Hashirama Senju had insisted on reviving Hiruzen Sarutobi, he was happier than anyone.
Watching his wife cry every day was not something he wanted either.
Not long after Hashirama Senju left, Tobirama Senju returned home.
"Waaah...!"