Injecting the Potion

Faced with Madara's taunting question, Hashirama did not answer. Instead, he said to himself, "You probably already know everything that happened afterward, but what I want to say is that Owl's method of starting the war came from an unreleased plan of mine. I called it the 'Tailed Beast Peace Plan.' Only a few people had seen this plan, and Shin was one of them."

Uchiha Madara turned his head dismissively and sneered. "And then? Just based on that, you suspect Shin is 'Owl'? By your logic, I could find you a million 'Owls.'"

Hashirama calmly replied, "It isn't suspicion. Based on the possibilities, Shin's likelihood is simply a little higher, that's all. I did this only to clear his name. Honestly, I don't believe Shin would be involved in this either."

Uchiha Madara rose to his feet, his expression growing colder. "Hashirama, do you know what the greatest difference between you and me is?"

Senju Hashirama turned back without speaking, but confusion showed in his eyes.

"The greatest difference between us is that I would never doubt my own brother." Madara's tone was absolute, carrying a coldness that kept others at a distance.

Hashirama's mind shook violently, and he instinctively took a step back.

Madara turned to leave, but an arm blocked his way. "I don't want to talk to you anymore. Move."

Hashirama's expression was grave. "No, Madara. Even if we went too far this time, look at the village. Look at the place where all our efforts came together. Isn't this the embodiment of our dream? Even for the sake of the village, you cannot leave." "To hell with this damned village." Fury flared in Madara's eyes as he shoved Hashirama's arm aside. "Because of your lies, we Uchiha have lost too much. Izuna was right before