"Elder Brother!"
Tobirama, standing amid the crowd, shot Wu an embarrassed glance, pausing the discussion on the God Tree's applications as he hurriedly called out to Hashirama, who was about to leave with Madara.
His younger brother's call made Hashirama stop blankly in place. Watching the figure walking toward the white tide, he relaxed his shoulders and let out a long breath.
"Madara probably wants some time alone."
The crunch of footsteps on gravel and the speculative voice from behind reached Hashirama's ears together.
After pondering for a moment, he raised his gaze to the God Tree. His steady voice carried agreement. "After becoming accustomed to such immense power, anyone would be confused to suddenly discover a composite of ten abnormal creatures inside their body."
Tobirama stood where Madara had been moments ago, staring at the White Zetsu and the God Tree, excitement flashing in his eyes. "These two things are an enormous fortune for the Shinobi World."
Rikusei, following the moving crowd, came to stand beside them. He lightly tapped the Flame Gunbai on his back, and his clear eyes abruptly deepened. After examining the tomoe arranged side by side behind the white Hagoromo, his gaze finally settled on the God Tree. "The production of ninja tools, and modifying the plants within the Shinobi World—there's enormous potential in all of it!"
?
Why had ninja tools been added to the list?
Tobirama stared at the Flame Gunbai with a headache, dearly wanting to send him away. One offhand whim of a remark, and researchers like them would be worked to death.
"Rikusei's idea is excellent!" Hashirama suddenly realized that he was no longer Hokage and did his utmost to offer affirmation. "Something that transcends the common sense of shinobi must be thoroughly researched from every angle."
"Hokage, will the