We Need to Help the Uchiha Clan

Izuna Uchiha returned to the clan with Chu Yang's words—words that killed and condemned—filling his mind. He refused to accept them and still wanted to persuade Madara Uchiha to overturn the agreement.

Madara Uchiha remained silent for a long time before saying only one thing. "Go see how the clan members react for yourself, then come back and tell me your decision."

So Izuna Uchiha could only wander the streets alone. To avoid disturbing anyone, he deliberately used the Transformation Technique.

Dusk was approaching, and under the glow of the setting sun, smoke rose from every household as they prepared dinner.

Breathing in the scent of everyday life, Izuna Uchiha's nerves, which had been taut from war for days, gradually relaxed.

He heard laughter.

Izuna Uchiha turned his head and saw a group of children laughing and roughhousing as they ran past him.

The laughter came from the children at play.

But that was not all...

Clan members came smiling from every direction, passing Izuna Uchiha as they chatted about household matters and burst into intermittent laughter.

Like a gentle melody drifting into his ears, it left him calm and refreshed.

This was a scene that had not appeared in Izuna Uchiha's memories for a very long time. He had thought the Uchiha clan would only see such a sight again after completely defeating the Senju clan.

Yet in truth, after news spread that the two great clans had ceased fighting and formed an alliance, the shadows cast by war were rapidly fading from people's hearts.

Izuna Uchiha stood there blankly.

As he felt the bustling prosperity around him, all manner of emotions surged through his heart.

He realized that perhaps he had been wrong. If he continued to insist, his enemies might no longer be the Senju clan.

They might be these clan members around him, who had long yearned for peace.

Izuna Uchiha, who had originally opposed the alliance, could only bow his head beneath the weight of public sentiment.

He no longer stood in the way of the alliance between the Uchiha clan and the Senju clan.

Before long, news of the alliance between the two great clans continued to spread throughout the ninja world, shaking every faction.

The two clans set aside their grudges and joined hands, beginning to establish the first ninja village in the history of the ninja world according to the ideals of Hashirama Senju and Madara Uchiha.

But new trouble was on its way...

While Konoha was undergoing massive construction, the major clans and ordinary citizens were also busy voting to choose Konoha's First Hokage.

The people's choice was naturally Hashirama Senju.

But Chu Yang gave Tobirama Senju a different suggestion.

"The clan leader will definitely vote for Madara Uchiha. Teacher, you might as well do the same and give Madara Uchiha a vote as well." Chu Yang looked at Tobirama Senju with a grin, like a little fox.

Tobirama Senju immediately grew wary. "Kid, do you know what you're saying? What if something goes wrong and Madara Uchiha really becomes Hokage? Then Konoha, which my brother worked so hard to build, will be finished!"

Chu Yang explained, "Teacher, you should have investigated the Uchiha clan's opinion of Madara Uchiha. It can be said that his reputation has fallen to rock bottom. If the clan leader had not repeatedly emphasized the significance of Madara Uchiha's status in Konoha, he probably would no longer be able to keep those clan members under control."

"Under such circumstances, how many people would choose him as the First Hokage? Your vote and the clan leader's vote would merely be timely help!"

"Even taking ten thousand steps back, even if you truly wanted Madara Uchiha to become the First Hokage, the people below would not agree. The first to oppose it would be those Uchiha clan members who want Madara Uchiha removed from power."

Hashirama Senju wanted to step down, but those below him would never agree. They would only force him firmly into that high position. Wasn't that how being draped in the yellow robe came about?

Tobirama Senju pondered for a while before asking, "Is this also part of your plan to win people over?"

Chu Yang chuckled. "We can draw in some Uchiha clan members and accelerate their internal division, isolating Madara Uchiha, while also accepting him and making him find a sense of belonging with us."

Chu Yang nodded, then lowered his voice. "A Madara Uchiha bound to Konoha by family and friendship, working tirelessly without complaint, is far better than a Madara Uchiha abandoned by everyone and leaving with hatred, isn't he?"

It was as if a chill wind had blown past. The hairs on Tobirama Senju's body stood on end instantly.

He understood that Chu Yang intended to use emotional shackles to bind Madara Uchiha tightly.

Could this work?

Tobirama Senju could not be certain, because Madara Uchiha was an extremely ambitious man. But without question, this plan would bring nothing but benefits to Konoha and the Senju clan.

Even if they failed to achieve their desired effect on Madara Uchiha in the end, they would still come out far ahead.

After Chu Yang egged him on, Tobirama Senju sought out Hashirama Senju, who was troubled by the election, and told him that he wanted to give Madara Uchiha a vote.

After hearing this, Hashirama Senju looked at his younger brother as if he were a stranger. "What screw came loose in your head? This doesn't sound like you..."

"First you released the Uchiha clan members ahead of time, and now you're suggesting that we vote for Madara. What exactly are you trying to do?"

Some of Chu Yang's words flashed through Tobirama Senju's mind. He tugged awkwardly at the corner of his mouth, forcing out something that barely resembled a smile. "I want to use this to repair the rift with the Uchiha clan."

"Although the Uchiha clan has surrendered, their strength remains. They are still the most powerful clan aside from the Senju clan. If the Uchiha clan cannot integrate into Konoha, they will cause the village great trouble in the future."

"Therefore, I want to repair our relationship with them as soon as possible and find a way to help them integrate into the village."

After saying all that, Tobirama Senju was nearly moved by his own words, let alone Hashirama Senju. He had always been working toward this, but not everyone could understand him.

What strength could compare to the support of family?

"Tobirama, I'm glad you can think this way. Let's work hard together!" Hashirama Senju happily patted his younger brother on the shoulder, and his mental exhaustion vanished without a trace.

Neither brother knew...

That at this very moment, someone outside the room had happened to hear their conversation.

The visitor was Madara Uchiha. He had originally come to see Hashirama Senju about the selection of the First Hokage, only to "accidentally" overhear their conversation.

Madara Uchiha had never expected Tobirama Senju, who had always been hostile toward the Uchiha clan, to be willing to do such a thing for them.

As for Tobirama Senju's concern that the Uchiha clan would cause trouble for Konoha in the future...

Having been isolated by his own clan members, Madara Uchiha suddenly felt that he could understand Tobirama Senju's thoughts.

Certain traits hidden within the Uchiha clan could not be eradicated. At certain times, they would grow wildly.

For example, betrayal.

Deeply shaken, Madara Uchiha returned home and told his younger brother Izuna Uchiha about it without hesitation.

The latter was equally shocked.

When he recalled Tobirama Senju's earlier change in attitude, he was overwhelmed by mixed emotions.

The next day, under the witness of the other clans, the Senju brothers and the Uchiha brothers did something that left everyone dumbfounded.

They each cast their votes for the other side!

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