Vote by Show of Hands, Fujima Wins

Being able to become their protective force while simultaneously preventing others from obtaining the Nine Tailed Beasts, keeping them firmly within one's own grasp—why wouldn't one choose to do so?

"Hmm?"

"This kid is truly different from other humans, heh!"

"Making friends with him isn't bad at all."

Kurama was actually furious upon hearing what they said; they all viewed the Tailed Beasts as weapons of war, as if they were born to be sealed and used as tools. How could he not be angry at that?

However, after hearing Senju Fujima's words, the corners of his mouth curled up slightly, indicating that the friend he had made wasn't so bad after all.

"Hmm, I think Fujima is right. We already possess immense power; we have no need for the power of the Nine Tailed Beasts."

"Wasn't our original goal to prevent Black Zetsu from obtaining the other eight Tailed Beasts?"

"If they are under our own noses, they generally won't be taken, but if they are in other villages, given his ability to act without anyone noticing, he could very likely still snatch them away."

"If that happens, he could launch an attack on Konoha with all eight Tailed Beasts, and we wouldn't even have time to react."

Madara Uchiha highly approved of Senju Fujima's opinion because it was very similar to his own; in any case, it was better to have all nine Tailed Beasts under their own control.

He then looked at Hashirama Senju and stated openly.

"Hmm?"

Upon hearing Senju Fujima's words, Hashirama Senju also fell into deep thought, beginning to imagine whether the world he was constructing was feasible.

"Hmm, I agree as well."

After a moment of contemplation, Izuna Uchiha nodded slightly and said.

"I agree too."

Tobirama Senju also expressed his approval. He didn't care what happened to the Tailed Beasts, but the Nine Tailed Beasts had to be kept obediently in Konoha for him to feel at ease.

"Fujima, are you certain that, besides Kurama, the other Tailed Beasts can also live in peace with us humans just like him?"

Hashirama Senju still had one final doubt. The Nine-Tails could live in peace with them, but what about the others?

Indeed, his previous thinking had been a bit naive. The Tailed Beasts had their own thoughts and were not mere weapons of war. If they could truly coexist peacefully with the Tailed Beasts, it would certainly reduce a great deal of war and casualties.

As long as they remained in this world and possessed the deterrent of the Nine Tailed Beasts, it would be very difficult for any opponent to start a conflict.

"Hmph, that's not a problem. We were never inherently evil; it's just that you humans are too greedy, always wanting to extract something from us."

"In the end, didn't you all just end up throwing your own lives away?"

"If you possess the same sincerity as Fujima, then living in peace with us is not a dream."

"It entirely depends on the attitude of you humans; we have almost no objections."

At this moment, the Nine-Tails interjected, looking at Hashirama Senju as he spoke.

"Heh, that's right, Old Man. If you can treat them like living beings and friends, just as you do with me, then there will be no problem at all."

Senju Fujima looked at Hashirama Senju with a faint smile and reached out to stroke the Nine-Tails' comfortable fur.

"Don't touch this lord's head, hmph."

The Nine-Tails instantly swatted Senju Fujima's hand away, looking somewhat displeased.

"Hahaha...!"

The people present couldn't help but laugh after hearing the Nine-Tails' words.

"Alright, enough talk. Let's just vote!"

"Let's just say out loud who we choose!"

"In any case, there are five of us voting. Whoever gets the most votes, we will go with their proposal."

Madara Uchiha had also managed a rare smile just now, and he looked at the group as he spoke.

"Hmm, then let's begin!"

Hashirama Senju already had his answer in mind, and after nodding slightly, he said.

"I choose Fujima."

"Fujima."

"Fujima."

In the end, all five people agreed with Senju Fujima's proposal.

"Good, then we shall set out to capture the other Tailed Beasts. We just need to catch them."

"Tobirama, Izuna, the two of you dispatch members of Root to search all over the world. As soon as you find traces of the Tailed Beasts, report back to us immediately."

"Fujima, don't go back to school for the time being; you should also go out and search for the other Tailed Beasts."

"Be careful on the road. You have Wood Release, so the Tailed Beasts can't do anything to you, and with the Nine-Tails by your side, I'm not worried."

After the confirmation, the decision was finalized. Hashirama Senju immediately had Tobirama Senju and Izuna Uchiha dispatch Root members to search for the various Tailed Beasts.

Only once they were located could he and Madara Uchiha set out to subdue them all, at which point they could bring them back together to be sealed.

"Understood, elder brother."

"Understood, Hashirama."

Tobirama Senju and Izuna nodded repeatedly before turning and walking straight out.

"Hashirama, what are you doing? Fujima is still so young; what if he runs into that Black Zetsu?"

"I do not agree with him going out. We can just dispatch members of Root to search; there is no need for anyone else."

"As long as the Tailed Beasts are located, a single glance from me is enough to control them and summon them directly back to Konoha."

"Why let Fujima go out and waste his time? It would be better for him to stay home honestly; that way, it is safe."

Madara Uchiha expressed his disagreement. He treated Senju Fujima like his own child, regarding him as just as important as his own brother. If he were sent out and seen by that Black Zetsu, what would happen if he encountered danger?

Therefore, he was firmly against letting him go out and directly rejected Hashirama Senju's proposal.

"Eh?"

"Madara, you...?"

Hashirama Senju was somewhat puzzled. He had suggested Senju Fujima go out because he possessed absolute strength and the Kurama; he was certainly capable of protecting himself, and there was basically no one in this world who was his match.

Yet Madara Uchiha disagreed? And his reaction was so intense that it caught him off guard.

"Hehe! Uncle Madara, don't you know my strength by now?"

"It's fine, and I've been worrying about having nothing to do anyway!"

"Attending classes at the academy is too boring. Since I've already completed your mission of getting the other clans to enroll, there shouldn't be anything left for me to do, right?"

"Besides, I have the Flying Thunder God; no one can catch up to me. I won't encounter any danger."

"Dad, wouldn't you agree? Haha!"

Senju Fujima had been wanting to go out for a long time. Staying at home now was completely meaningless, and having to attend school was simply boring to the extreme.

Now that he finally had a chance to head out, how great would that be? A wonderful life was waiting for him, so why wouldn't he go for it?