The System is Causing Trouble Again

"Who says that Tailed Beasts cannot coexist peacefully with humans?"

"Look, hasn't Fujima already proven it possible? Hahaha...!"

"Besides, if even a Tailed Beast can become friends with a human, why can't we humans live in peace with one another?"

Hashirama Senju was overjoyed. Having seen the precedent set by Senju Fujima and Kurama, his heart was filled with immense delight.

"Alright, Hashirama, let's focus on the matter at hand first!"

Madara Uchiha remained indifferent; in his eyes, the Tailed Beasts were nothing but trash. Aside from Hashirama Senju, he had never looked at anyone with respect, and the Tailed Beasts were no exception.

"Yes, you're right. Let's discuss the issue we need to settle today!"

"Madara and I both have our own proposals. See for yourselves whose plan is better."

Hearing Madara Uchiha speak, Hashirama Senju nodded slightly, and the five of them began their deliberation.

Subsequently, Hashirama Senju and Madara Uchiha laid out their respective opinions, noting that there were nine Tailed Beasts in total and they were unsure which path to take.

"Big Brother, I think Madara's proposal is more reliable. Human greed is bottomless; there is no guarantee that the other nations are filled with good people."

"If we distribute the Tailed Beasts among them equally, they will very likely use them to incite war. Therefore, I cannot support this."

"I also believe that we, Konoha, should gather all nine Tailed Beasts and turn them into weapons of war to deter other nations, ensuring they dare not act rashly."

"I believe this is the best choice; otherwise, the peace we seek will never come to pass."

"We must possess absolute power to deter the nations. If we have the power of deterrence, we can command them not to start wars."

"This is the foundation of peace. We must possess absolute power; whether we actually use the power of the nine Tailed Beasts is secondary."

"But by possessing this power, we gain a voice in the world, while those who lack it must remain beneath us."

"As long as we do not start a war, then the world will not see war."

Tobirama Senju strongly agreed with Madara Uchiha's opinion; this was the only time he had ever considered Madara Uchiha to be in the right.

After all, there is a vast difference between possessing power and choosing not to use it, versus having that power and being willing to wield it.

As long as they stood at the pinnacle of the world, they could command the nations to maintain world peace; this was, in his view, the most effective method.

"Hmm, I also agree with Tobirama and my brother. Hashirama, your proposal is still a bit too idealistic."

"I recently received intelligence from Root that the other four nations are all at war, with the exception of Konoha."

"They are attacking each other to compete for interests. If they were to possess Tailed Beasts, it would be even harder to restrain them."

"The wars that would break out then would likely be far more terrifying than what we see now."

"Therefore, I believe that such powerful forces as the Tailed Beasts must be kept under our own control."

Izuna Uchiha held the same view. If one were to think about this matter on a deeper level, the crux of the problem would become clear.

World peace does not come from self-restraint; it must rely on power. If we have power, others will not dare to bully us, and if they try to bully others, we can oppose them. Possessing power grants one the absolute right to dictate peace.

"Is my thinking really that unreliable?"

Hashirama Senju instantly lowered his head, feeling utterly dejected and like a failure as Hokage.

"Ding, historical event detected. God Selection System activated."

[Option 1: Agree with Madara Uchiha's method, gather all nine Tailed Beasts in Konoha, and create nine Tailed Beast Jinchuriki. Reward: Might Guy's tight-fitting tracksuit.]

[Option 2: Agree with Hashirama Senju's method, distribute the nine Tailed Beasts equally among other nations, and charge a high fee for the Tailed Beasts. Reward: Rock Lee's tight-fitting tracksuit.]

[Option 3: Propose your own opinion: gather the nine Tailed Beasts in Konoha, seal them all within the bodies of the Uzumaki Clan, allow them to remain in their current small forms as pets to coexist peacefully with humans, and pressure the four major villages—Sunagakure, Iwagakure, Kirigakure, and Kumogakure—to sign a peace treaty. Reward: Favor of the nine Tailed Beasts.]

Just then, the God Selection System began its mischief, and options instantly appeared before Senju Fujima.

"Uncle Madara, Father, Second Uncle, Uncle Izuna, I would like to offer my own perspective."

After hearing the system's prompt, Senju Fujima's mouth twitched. Was there really any difference between Rock Lee's and Might Guy's tight-fitting tracksuits?

This was clearly just refusing to give him any real benefits! It was utterly shameless.

"Oh?"

"Fujima, speak your mind."

Hashirama Senju looked as if he had found a savior, hoping his son would choose his plan, and spoke with full expectation.

Tobirama Senju and the others also turned to stare at Senju Fujima, waiting for his answer. After all, the proposals he had made so far seemed quite effective, so he held a certain level of status in their eyes.

"Father, Uncle Madara, Second Uncle, Uncle Izuna, I believe that we can indeed coexist peacefully with the Tailed Beasts."

"Just like Kurama is now."

"I think we should capture all nine Tailed Beasts and seal them within the bodies of our Uzumaki Clan members."

"The Uzumaki Clan possesses powerful constitutions, making them the most suitable candidates for Jinchuriki."

"Furthermore, we should have the nine Tailed Beasts condense their own small forms, just like Kurama."

"Their original sizes are too massive, making them difficult to control, but in these small forms, they are easy to manage, and we can prevent them from running wild or causing trouble."

"They could even become mascots for Konoha, allowing more people to understand and grow fond of them, truly integrating them into our human home."

"If we treat them solely as weapons, their resentment will only grow. If there comes a day when no one in the Ninja World can suppress them, it will trigger endless war."

"Therefore, I believe we must make them our friends; that is the best solution."

Subsequently, Senju Fujima laid out his entire opinion. He chose Option 3 simply because the first two were useless.

And once he gained the favor of the nine Tailed Beasts, even if he needed to combine them into the Ten-Tails for battle later, he would still be able to separate them again once the fighting was over.