On the Verge of Eruption

Unlike Senju Tobirama's anxiety, Senju Hashirama remained calm, holding a pen and continuously writing something. "Big Brother, are you even listening to me? You know the Uchiha's strength. If they truly intend to stage a coup, it will absolutely be a disaster for Konoha. We should immediately convene a meeting of the higher-ups to discuss countermeasures. I say we strike first, no matter what the Uchiha intend to do—

—we should bring people there first and talk later." Senju Tobirama spoke urgently, even climbing onto the Hokage's desk.

Hashirama merely glanced up at him without replying. Only two minutes later did he stop writing and place the papers into an envelope.

"There's no time. Take my orders and quickly deliver them to the major clans. At the same time, lead people to negotiate with the Uchiha and see what Madara and Shin are planning.

Remember, there are two bottom lines. First, the Uchiha cannot leave Konoha.

Second, we cannot make the first move against the Uchiha." Senju Hashirama handed the envelope to Tobirama, his expression stern.

Tobirama accepted it in stunned disbelief, even wondering if he had misheard. How were they supposed to fight under such harsh conditions?

"Stop standing around. Hurry and deliver the orders," Senju Hashirama said gravely, rising and heading outside himself.

Tobirama came back to his senses and followed him out. "Big Brother, where are you going now?"

"To find help."

"Hm?"

Tobirama was destined to receive no answer, as Hashirama's figure had already vanished into the distance.

Left with no choice, he took Hashirama's order to find the heads of the major clans. The Uchiha situation was the top priority now. As for his big brother, he trusted that Hashirama had his own plans.

With the Hokage's orders, the major clans cooperated fully and