After the four of them discussed it, the matter was settled.
Orochimaru would take Hamura's remains back to the Akatsuki and continue his undercover work.
Xuanhui would take the Senju brothers back to the village for a look around, pick up some research equipment for Tobirama Senju, and then send them to the moon.
After saying goodbye to Orochimaru, the three of them set off toward the village.
On the way, Xuanhui told the Senju brothers about the major events that had taken place in the shinobi world since his birth, as well as the changes he had made to the timeline.
The two gradually came to understand the situation.
"Haven't you been doing a fine job? Do you really need us?"
"More strength and more wisdom mean we can be better prepared.
The Ōtsutsuki Clan is eyeing us hungrily. The shinobi world can't stay hidden forever.
Before the Ōtsutsuki actually set foot on our land, we need to prepare as much as we can."
Tobirama Senju nodded. He had come to admire this young man.
"Do you have a plan?"
"Yes. For now, we can just follow the original timeline. A few small adjustments here and there will make a huge difference in the battles ahead."
"Since you already have a plan, we can focus on our research without worrying."
Tobirama Senju glanced back at the distracted Hashirama, then turned to Xuanhui with a smile.
"Kid, are there any reliable people in Konoha with time on their hands?"
"Not at the moment. If you want some, I can ask Orochimaru to find the past Kage from other villages, then use Impure World Reincarnation and send them over to you."
The deceased Kage would be fairly easy to reason with. Even Kumogakure's First and Second Raikage had been conservatives who