The Era of Four Mangekyō Sharingan, Shaking the World to Its Foundations

But now, Orochimaru was telling him that the Uchiha Clan had crushed Kumogakure through the strength of the clan alone.

The Uchiha boy named Lumen standing before him had not only overwhelmed the Fourth Raikage and the Eight-Tails Jinchuriki working together head-on, but could also control a Tailed Beast with Mangekyō eye techniques.

Tobirama's expression grew darker and darker.

This was no ordinary Uchiha rise.

This was an Uchiha monster powerful enough to overturn the Shinobi World's understanding of things.

He had already determined that Lumen's Mangekyō was far beyond the ordinary level. His ocular power was unfathomable, and he had even touched the sort of terrifying realm Madara had once reached.

More troublesome still, the Uchiha were no longer being suppressed by the Konoha Leadership.

They controlled the police force, had pushed down the old leadership, defeated Kumogakure, seized enormous wartime benefits, and now possessed a clan head like this.

The Uchiha Clan had grown so powerful that it had completely surpassed what he had expected during his lifetime.

Tobirama spoke, his voice icy.

"Big Brother."

"I told you long ago that the Uchiha's power had to be strictly controlled."

"Their eye techniques stem from intense emotions. The more powerful the Sharingan, the more unpredictable the changes they can bring."

"Now an Uchiha who can control a Tailed Beast rules Konoha and has led his clan to crush Kumogakure. This is no ordinary rise of a ninja clan."

"Once the Uchiha control Konoha, chaos and conflict will inevitably rise again throughout the Shinobi World."

At this, Hashirama finally turned to look at Tobirama.

His expression was no longer gentle, and his voice had turned heavy as well.

"Tobirama, your prejudice is too strong."

Tobirama frowned.

Hashirama continued, "The Uchiha are not Konoha's enemies."

"Back then, Madara and I established