The inherently evil Ōtsutsuki Clan!

As soon as he finished speaking, Shimura Danzō forward and said excitedly, "Teacher! I can finally hear your voice again!"

"Konoha has not suffered any major crisis. We summoned you because we need your help with something else."

Upon hearing this, Tobirama Senju relaxed and calmly said, "It's good that you're alright! So, what do you need me to do?"

This is Tobirama Senju, an extremely rational person. After learning that the village was not in danger, he immediately realized that they had other intentions.

At this moment, Kagami Uchiha spoke calmly, "Lord Tobirama, since your passing, the Shinobi World has maintained peace for over a decade, but the Second Shinobi World War broke out a few years ago."

"The Second Shinobi World War? Sigh... It seems that achieving lasting peace in the Shinobi World is not so easy after all..." Upon hearing this, Tobirama's expression darkened slightly, and he muttered to himself.

Seeing this, Kagami Uchiha remained calm, his tone tinged with pride. "However, don't worry, Konoha won the Second Shinobi World War! Konoha is now the dominant power in the Shinobi World and has spearheaded the establishment of the Peace in the Shinobi World Joint Conference, based on the principle of peace. At this rate, Konoha's unification of the Shinobi World is just around the corner."

As soon as he finished speaking, Danzo added, "Yes, teacher. Under Kagami's leadership, Konoha defeated Sunagakure, Iwagakure, and the so-called Amegakure. Furthermore, Kagami captured the One-Tail Jinchuriki, the Four-Tail Jinchūriki, and the Two-Tails from Kumogakure."

Upon hearing this, Tobirama Senju paused, then asked in confusion, "You captured three Tailed Beasts, so how did you utilize them? Were you searching for new Jinchūriki?"

"By the way, where's my sister-in-law? How's Nine-Tails?"

"Lady Mito has been gone for several years, and Nine-Tails has found a new Jinchūriki. The three newly captured Tailed Beast have not yet been given Jinchūriki. Kagami's point is that the Tailed Beast have other uses, even greater than Jinchūriki."

"They're already gone... Oh well, perhaps this is a relief for my sister-in-law." A hint of sadness flashed in Tobirama Senju's eyes as he spoke softly.

Then, Kagami Uchiha continued, "Lord Tobirama, I will report the specifics to you later. Right now, I have another important matter to discuss with you."

Upon hearing this, Tobirama Senju raised his chin, turned to look at Kagami Uchiha, and said calmly, "Since it's not a crisis facing the village, we can talk things out slowly. Now I need to go out and see what Konoha is like now."

"Alright, let's talk as we walk!" Kagami Uchiha smiled outwardly, but inwardly he was cursing.

Old Deng is still as cautious as ever; he insists on seeing Konoha in its current state with his own eyes before he can feel at ease...

As soon as he finished speaking, Tobirama Senju used his Transformation Technique to become an ordinary ninja. Then, the three of them walked out of the secret room one by one.

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Before long, the three of them emerged from the dimly lit, enclosed underground chamber. The moment they stepped out of the stairwell, they were greeted by bright and warm sunlight.

What he saw before him completely overturned Tobirama Senju's memories of Konoha.

The low, rustic wooden houses and narrow, muddy streets of the past are gone. Today, Konoha is undergoing a complete urban renewal, with the entire village planned in a unified and grand manner.

The new wood-steel hybrid buildings are arranged in a staggered, neat and grand manner, abandoning the simplicity and disorder of the old villages; wide stone-paved roads crisscross the entire village.

Standardized warning barriers and Chakra lighting fixtures stand along the roadside, and traces of renovation and reconstruction can be seen everywhere, presenting a thriving and vibrant new atmosphere.

On the streets, ordinary people walked with ease, vendors on the roadside had gentle smiles, and ninjas on duty stood tall and were disciplined, their eyes showing no wariness or fear, only confidence and peace.

Groups of children chased and played on the lawn beside the road, their clear laughter echoing through the streets and alleys. They were neatly dressed, with rosy complexions, and their innocent faces were filled with pure smiles that came from the heart and were not pretentious at all.

This is a scene that would never have occurred in a time of war.

Even during the peaceful period when he was in charge of Konoha, the village had never reached this level!

Tobirama Senju slowed his pace, his gaze sweeping over the newly renovated Konoha, his eyes filled with emotion and disbelief.

He lived through turbulent times and personally participated in the establishment of Konoha. He witnessed the carnage and misery of the Shinobi World, and knew that civilians were always the biggest victims in war.

But everything before my eyes felt incredibly real.

People live in peace and contentment, children are carefree, villages are thriving, and everyone lives in stability and peace.

This is not some deliberately faked golden age, but a genuine and stable life rooted in everyday life.

Isn't this the very goal that he and his elder brother, Hashirama Senju, strived for their entire lives?

"I see..." Tobirama Senju murmured softly, the last trace of wariness in his eyes completely disappearing, replaced by a heart full of relief and emotion.

"It seems you weren't exaggerating; Konoha today is truly a scene of prosperity."

"Third, you did a fantastic job. You didn't let me down!"

"As expected, I wasn't wrong about you, Kagami! You're different from all the other Uchiha members; you possess the true Will of Fire!"

As he spoke, he looked up and gazed into the distance, past the scattered modern buildings, toward the towering Hokage Rock in the distance.

The familiar mountain rocks remain majestic, but beneath them, the entire village of Konoha has been transformed, shedding the simplicity and immaturity of the First and second generations and growing into a truly mature home!

At a glance, the mountains and rivers are peaceful and stable, and every family lives in harmony.

After pausing briefly to take in the magnificent scenery of the new Konoha, Tobirama Senju withdrew his gaze and, instead of heading to the Hokage's office building, walked straight towards the heart of the village, where machinery roared.

That place was the true core of Konoha — the Ninja Science Research Institute.

The closer you get to the research institute, the clearer the hum of the machinery becomes.

The massive training ground has been transformed into a large-scale experimental factory area, with rows of precision instruments, steel components, Chakra power units, unassembled Heavy Armored Tank, and Tailed Beast Missile energy storage compartments neatly arranged. Countless scientific ninjas and elite researchers are performing their duties in an orderly manner, adjusting data and improving equipment.

Looking at the scientific research system and military-grade technological achievements that far exceeded his understanding of his time, Tobirama Senju already had a clear understanding in his mind.

With this thought in mind, he slowly turned around, his gaze solemnly landing on Kagami Uchiha, his expression extremely serious.

"I've seen the infrastructure and public services of New Konoha, and I've also seen your scientific research achievements."

"Konoha is now in its golden age, and you have done an excellent job on the path of revitalizing the village through science and technology."

He paused, suppressing all his emotions, and said seriously, "Speak, Jing."

"You used forbidden magic to summon me back from the Pure Land. What do you need me to do?"

Upon hearing this, Kagami Uchiha remained calm and finally got to the point, slowly explaining his overall plan.

"Lord Tobirama, Konoha's Scientific Ninja Tool, Tailed Beast weapons, and militarized Chakra development are now on the right track."

Orochimaru Hiruko in energy extraction and ninja tool modification; both are top-tier scientific research talents.

"However, they each have their own areas of expertise and lack overall coordination. They are unable to fully support many advanced Technique Formula, sealing systems, and energy circulation logics, resulting in slow progress and difficulty in quickly breaking through bottlenecks in many core projects."

At this point, he bowed respectfully and said, "You are the ancestor of scientific research in the Shinobi World, proficient in all basic and advanced Sealing Jutsu and Ninjutsu structures, and a pioneer who created countless forbidden techniques."

"I need you to oversee the research institute, to coordinate all research projects with your top-notch scientific vision and Technique Formula expertise."

"Help us perfect the Technique Formula framework, optimize weapon structure, break through all the bottlenecks of Tailed Beast weapons and Scientific Ninja Tool, and lead Orochimaru, Hiruko, and other researchers to further develop Konoha's technology."

After a brief pause, Kagami Uchiha continued, "Besides that, there is another matter we must prepare for in advance. Beyond this world, there is the Ōtsutsuki Clan. They roam the heavens, viewing this world as prey. They are born with a predatory nature and are a formidable enemy we will have to face in the future."

Upon hearing this, Tobirama Senju Chakra's smile vanished, his eyes turned cold, and his chakra trembled slightly.

"The Ōtsutsuki Clan? Or a group of monstrous beings born to plunder and who see everything as food?"

"Hmph, I will never stand idly by and watch these inherently evil alien races lay their hands on Konoha!"

"The Ōtsutsuki Clan is inherently evil; I must personally..."

"Konoha's current prosperity is hard-won."

"Since you need me, since the village needs me."

"The rest you can leave to me."