Iori was a little surprised when he looked at Tohka Senju. He didn't expect that this woman was still alive. She must be at least seventy years old now. As a ninja, she has an amazing longevity.
But when he saw that the person in charge of the Senju Clan was actually her, he couldn't help but feel relieved.
The female ninjas who can make a name for themselves in Warring States Period are definitely not just ordinary people.
Iori Before coming here, I had already imagined various possible scenarios.
He is not worried about smart people, but he is most afraid of fools who cling to prejudices.
If the other party wholeheartedly believes that Senju and Uchiha are feuding, and thinks that Madara Uchiha has rebelled against the village, then the other Uchiha are also the same.
The possibility of convincing them yourself is slim.
Iori Projection got out of the sofa and placed it on the ground. He sat on the sofa and began to praise First Hokage's achievements.
"During the Warring States Period before Master First established the one-country-one-village system, the lives of ninjas were very poor. Their average life span was even less than thirty years old."
"Many children were forced to go to the battlefield before they were minors, and eventually died tragically on the battlefield. This is the case for the two brothers of Master First and the three brothers of our ancestor Madara Uchiha."
"But after Lord First established the one-country-one-village system, the situation has greatly improved."
"Children are no longer forced to go to the battlefield early. They have more time to grow and learn, and they also have more opportunities to see the sun of tomorrow."
"This is undoubtedly a great initiative that deserves to be remembered and appreciated by everyone."
Iori After finishing the premise, he took a deep breath and started his own private work.
"Although the frequency of wars has been greatly reduced, the shadow of war still hangs over the entire Ninja World," he said slowly,
"Although there are no longer frequent conflicts, the intensity of each war has greatly increased."
He paused and looked around at everyone.
"In the past, one or two families would always start a war. Even if there was an alliance, it would only be a fight between four or five families."
"But now in the Ninja World war, two villages are fighting, and the ninjas mobilized are not just five families."
"The number of ninjas killed and wounded far exceeds that in the past, and the recent Third Shinobi World War, Konoha even sent Genin, who had just graduated, to the battlefield."
His tone became heavier and his brows furrowed, as if he was recalling how those young lives were lost on the battlefield.
"Do you think that Master First's wish is really like this?"
"Has his ideal really been accomplished?"
Everyone at the Senju Clan was silent, and there was a depressing atmosphere in the air.
After a long silence, Tohka Senju finally broke the silence. Her voice was low and firm. "It's not that we haven't considered these questions, it's just that we haven't been able to find the answers."
"What's your answer? Is it the same as Madara Uchiha back then? Is it the same as Ninja World?"
Hearing this, several other people turned their attention to Iori, staring at Iori's expression, trying to see something from it.
"Of course, times have changed. In the past, even if they could defeat Ninja World, it would be difficult to truly unify Ninja World, but that may not be the case now."
Iori answered confidently.
"Why do you say that?" Yuta stared at him and asked.
"In the past era of First and Madara, there was no trust at all between ninjas. Even the two clans, Uchiha and Senju, were full of conflicts."
He paused, glanced at everyone's face, and continued:
"In that era, even if they wanted to unify, endless rebellions would drag down the new ninja village."
"First-sama and Madara originally established the Ninja Village to protect their children. They cannot abandon their clansmen just to build a village."
"And the one-country-one-village system was formulated jointly by Master First and the second generation."
"Master First may not agree with Ninja World out of ideas, but the second generation definitely made this decision out of interests."
He paused, and a complex emotion flashed in his eyes:
"To be honest, although I don't like the second generation, between First, the second generation and Madara, only the second generation is the real politician."
Changing the subject, Iori continued:
"Now that the Ninja Village system has become very mature, it is a good time to completely transform the one-country-one-village system into one country-one village."
"So what is your goal? How exactly do you want to do it?"
Tohka Senju's eyes flashed with anticipation. She had already initially approved of Iori and began to inquire about the details of the plan.
Iori did not reveal the plan rashly because he did not understand Senju Clan's attitude towards the daimyo. After all, there had been a long honeymoon period between the two parties.
He took a deep breath, picked out the plans, said some things that could be revealed, and avoided arrangements for daimyo and nobles.
"Unify Ninja World, develop technology, adjust the positioning of the village, and change the single direction of ninja practice."
Iori methodically threw out a series of plans, including changes in his thinking and positioning of ninjas themselves.
Although Tohka Senju did not fully understand every plan Iori said, she at least understood that Iori had long-term plans for Ninja World's future and did not rely solely on enthusiasm.
She frowned slightly, weighing Iori's proposal in her mind.
After briefly thinking about Iori's plan, Tohka Senju gradually came to a decision.
Her eyes focused on Iori again, with a firm look in her eyes.
If Iori could pass the test, she decided to take a gamble.
After all, the previous choice has made Senju Clan exist in name only. Now, maybe it is a good time to change.
Staring closely into Iori's eyes, Tohka Senju said seriously:
"There are countless ideas in Ninja World, but only the strong are qualified to implement their own ideas and implement them."
"I have understood your thoughts, but I still do not understand your power."
Tohka Senju's eyes became sharp. As the survivor of Warring States Period, strength is the first criterion for her choice. No matter how reasonable the words of the weak are, they are weak and powerless.
Only the strong are qualified to make rules.
"If you lose, we will still not interfere in the matter between you and Tsunade, but Senju Clan will not become your strength."
"If you can win, then Senju Clan will be used for you, and I personally look forward to the peace you mentioned."
"So, what's your choice? Do you want to accept this test?"
Iori laughed, looked at her and said, "I wish I could have asked for it! Let me experience the power of Senju!"
"Hideyoshi, Yoshiyuki, Yuta, Mari and you, Tsunade, come on together, go all out, and let me see his true power."
"Although together they are not as powerful as Lord Hashirama, if you can defeat them together, I will recognize your power."
Tohka Senju turned to look at a few people, who nodded and prepared for battle. Tsunade also nodded calmly without refuting.
Tsunade knows very well that with Iori's strength, victory will be no difficulty for him. The difficulty may be how to avoid killing people.
She led everyone to Forest of Death, which was the place where Senju Hashirama practiced in the past.
Looking at the people in front of him, Tohka Senju said:
"Then let the battle begin!"