Dead silence enveloped the council chamber.
The nobles who were overjoyed just now because of the reappearance of God of Shinobi, now all have pale faces.
Who is Hashirama?
That is the legend of Shinobi World who single-handedly ended Warring States Era, suppressed Nine Tailed Beasts, and made all ninjas afraid to raise their heads.
In Land of Fire, both commoners and nobles regard him as the strongest ninja that cannot be surpassed.
But now, Hashirama has lost.
Even with only 70% to 80% strength, this result is still enough to overturn everyone's perception.
What frightened them even more was that the person who defeated Hashirama was none other than Uchiha Ren who they were still plotting just now!
"Kumogakure was defeated... not because Fourth Raikage was incompetent."
A minister muttered to himself.
"Eight-Tails and Two-Tails were suppressed, and it wasn't just that Uchiha happened to have the advantage."
"Ren really has the power to destroy the Great Ninja Village..."
The noble who first proposed the eradication of Uchiha turned pale and his hands shook uncontrollably.
They previously wanted to use Konoha's help to eliminate Uchiha and take away hundreds of billions of taels in compensation.
But if Konoha really dares to take action, Ren doesn't even need to mobilize Uchiha Shrine.
He alone is enough to kill the entire Konoha and find all the Daimyo and nobles involved in the plan!
Land of Fire Daimyo also froze in his seat.
He originally wanted to use Uchiha Ren to suppress the prestige of Hashirama, but he didn't expect that the answer he got was even more terrifying.
A strong man who can defeat God of Shinobi and rival Madara Uchiha is standing in front of Land of Fire in this era.
And they were actually discussing how to get rid of each other just now!
Kazuma clenched his fists tightly.
He could not accept that Shinobi World would appear again as a Monster that transcended national constraints, let alone that person from Uchiha.
"I don't believe it."
"Unless I see it with my own eyes, I will never believe that Hashirama will lose to a fifteen-year-old Uchiha!"
Tsunade stood up and picked up the cooperation agreement on the table.
"Valley of the End is right there."
"The wreckage left by True Several Thousand Hands, the mountain peaks cut open by Complete Body Susanoo, and the river valleys completely shattered by the battle between the two sides will not disappear into thin air."
"If you don't believe it, you can see it for yourself."
After saying that, she turned around and walked out of the meeting hall without giving anyone a chance to ask further questions.
Daimyo Court's long corridor was quickly left behind.
Until he stepped out of the house, Tsunade's mind was still echoing the words Tobirama Senju had said to her in a private conversation before coming here.
At that time Tobirama was standing in front of Hokage Office's window, Impure World Reincarnation's eyes were looking at Uchiha District in the distance.
"Tsunade, Daimyo Court will definitely use Dark Exchange House's incident to cause trouble."
"The 100 billion project agreement given by Uchiha can break Daimyo Court's control over the source of Konoha's mission."
"You don't have to give in when you go this time."
Tsunade nodded, then looked at Tobirama.
"Second Grandpa, don't you stay in Konoha with Grandpa?"
Tobirama was silent for a moment, but the answer she gave completely exceeded her expectations.
"I plan to join Uchiha."
Tsunade was stunned on the spot.
Senju and Uchiha have been enemies for generations, and Tobirama has been wary of Uchiha all his life, and has formulated a large number of policies to restrict Uchiha.
But now, this Konoha Second Hokage actually said that he wanted to join Uchiha?
Tsunade's face suddenly darkened, and his first reaction was that Ren used his strength to force Tobirama.
"Second Grandpa, did Uchiha Ren coerce you?"
"No."
Tobirama answered very simply.
Tsunade frowned and still stared at him.
"Then why did you make this decision?"
"Second Grandpa, what you were most wary of during your lifetime was Uchiha. Military Police Force's position and Uchiha District's arrangements, including the many systems you left behind, are all related to restricting Uchiha."
"Now you want to join them?"
Tobirama did not answer immediately.
He looked out the window, and the direction of Uchiha District was vaguely visible.
"Tsunade, how much do you know about Senju and Uchiha?"
Tsunade was startled.
"During the Warring States period, the two races were fighting for generations. Later, my grandfather and Madara Uchiha joined forces to establish Konoha, which ended the war that lasted for hundreds of years."
"It's just history you know."
Tobirama turned around and looked at Tsunade.
"The true source is nearly a thousand years older than Warring States Era."
In the following time, he told all the secrets revealed by Ren in Valley of the End.
Sage of Six Paths, Hagoromo Ōtsutsuki.
The eldest son of the immortal, Indra, inherited Sage Eye and became the ancestor of the Uchiha Clan.
The immortal's second son, Asura, inherited Sage Body, and his bloodline evolved into Senju clan.
Two brothers turned against each other because of Ninshū's inheritance rights. Since then, Chakra has attached itself to its descendants and reincarnated again and again, which lasted for thousands of years.
The closest pair of reincarnations to this era are Madara Uchiha and Hashirama.
Tsunade stood there and didn't speak for a long time.
I originally thought that I had already become accustomed to the various secrets in Shinobi World.
But everything Tobirama said was shattering her past perceptions.
"Grandpa is the reincarnation of Asura?"
"Madara Uchiha is the reincarnation of Indra?"
"Senju and Uchiha are actually the descendants of Sage of Six Paths?"
Tobirama nodded.
"Not bad."
Tsunade subconsciously clenched his fists.
How many people died between Senju and Uchiha?
Warring States Era, as long as the children of the two races can pick up Kunai, they will be sent to the battlefield.
Her grandfather, uncle, and even earlier ancestors all lost brothers and relatives in this war that lasted for hundreds of years.
It can be traced back to the source, and both sides are actually of the same bloodline.
Those hatreds engraved in the family history, those fights that cost countless lives, in the end turned out to be fratricide between brothers and descendants.
"So, because the two races have the same origin, you are ready to join Uchiha?"
"That's just one of the reasons."
Tobirama has a calm voice.
"Senju clan has existed in name only. Now you are the only one who still retains the identity of Senju's direct descendant."
"Other clan members have already integrated into Konoha. Even if I re-brand as Senju, it is impossible for a disappeared ninja clan to return to the Warring States era."
Tsunade Cannot refute.
Senju did not continue to live together in groups like Uchiha.
After the establishment of Konoha, the tribe gradually dispersed and actively integrated into the village. The surname Senju still has high prestige, but the real Senju tribe no longer exists.
Tobirama continued, "Since the two races have the same origin, and Senju has become a thing of the past, there is no need for me to continue to guard the thousand-year grudge for the sake of an empty shell."
"What's more, the Temple created by Ren will not only accommodate Uchiha forever."
"He wants to turn Temple into a force independent of Five Great Countries and the Ninja Village, absorb talents from all ethnic groups, and maintain the highest order he has established."
Tsunade's expression changed slightly.
"Highest order?"
"Second Grandpa, what exactly do Ren want to do?"
Tobirama was silent for a moment, and then fully stated Ren's ultimate goal.
Climb to the top of Shinobi World.
Let Five Great Countries and all ninja villages accept the same set of highest rules.
Countries are prohibited from waging war without authorization, and ninja villages are prohibited from relying on force to plunder resources.
Any force that crosses the bottom line will be sanctioned by Temple.
And Ren himself must stand above all systems, sit on the throne of the world, and become Shinobi World's only god.