The Ten Family suddenly announced a meeting of all the major families in the village without explaining the reason. Soon after, news came from the Hokage that the Ten Family intended to remove Sarutobi and others from their Hokage Position, causing a huge uproar. The major families discussed the matter overnight, all believing that the younger generation of the Ten Family was being delusional and predicting that tomorrow's meeting would be a joke. However, after hearing that Tsubasa had killed Shimura Danzō, everyone felt a chill—this First disciple was indeed ruthless.
After returning Tsubasa, Tianyi immediately sent messengers to inform all clans to meet at the Hokage Building the following day. He also explained the matter to his family and then visited his teacher's wife, Mito Uzumaki. Mito smiled gently and said, "I fully support you. Your master instructed me long ago to unconditionally support your decision. The Shinobi World is all about strength, and now that your strength surpasses mine, go for it. Just don't kill Hiruzen and the others."
After bidding farewell to Mito, Tsubasa visited the Hyuga Clan and Uchiha Clan, gaining the support of Uchiha Tomioki and the new Hyuga clan leader Chisuke Hyuga.
The following morning, in the Hokage Building conference room, clan leaders and powerful figures from various clans gathered. They whispered amongst themselves, their words filled with mockery and disdain for Tsubasa. Hiruzen Sarutobi spoke first, " Tsubasa murdered Konoha High Command advisor and elder of Shimura Danzō, yesterday. Considering his youth and past merits, he may be spared the death penalty, but he will not escape punishment; he is sentenced to life imprisonment." The crowd below echoed his sentiments.
Just then, Tsubasa entered the venue with his family. All eyes turned to him, some mocking, some watching with amusement, and some gloating. Tsubasa smiled faintly and said, "I, the initiator of this meeting, haven't even arrived yet, and you're already in a hurry to convict Hiruzen Sarutobi? Don't you find that ridiculous?"
Hiruzen Sarutobi frowned. " Tsubasa, you were too impulsive. Killing the advisor elder was a grave mistake, which is why we unanimously decided to imprison you."
"A unanimous decision?" Tsubasa's smile grew even colder. "You overestimate yourself; you can't even distinguish between strong and weak forces."
Mito Uzumaki stepped forward slowly, facing the crowd, and announced loudly, "Today's meeting has only one topic—the dismissal of Hiruzen Sarutobi and the others. Other matters will be discussed later. Tsubasa, come up here."
Tsubasa leaped onto the main stage and took the rune-inscribed megaphone. "Today, witnessed by Hokage, I will remove Hiruzen Sarutobi and the others from their leadership positions in Konoha." With that, he ordered two death row inmates to be brought in, and pressed down with his hands in a hand Hand Seals: " Impure World Reincarnation Jutsu!"
A flash of blue light appeared, and the phantom images of the First Hashirama Senju, and the Second Tobirama Senju, materialized. Upon seeing this, Hiruzen Sarutobi felt a sense of foreboding.
Tobirama Senju looked around, his gaze landing on Mito and Hiruzen Sarutobi: "Sister-in-law, Hiruzen, what happened? Why did you summon my brother and me?"
Hashirama Senju laughed and clapped his hands, " Little Tsubasa, it's so good to see you again!"
Tsubasa bowed respectfully. "Master, it was I who summoned you and Martial Uncle Tobirama. Today I must make a decision concerning the Mirai of Konoha, and I hope for your support—I intend to succeed as Hokage of Konoha and dismiss the current Hokage, Hiruzen Sarutobi."
"Good!" Hashirama clapped his hands in delight. "You've finally agreed to take over Konoha! I knew all along that only you could lead the village to glory."
Nearby, Hiruzen Sarutobi had already explained the situation to Tobirama Senju. Tobirama looked at Tsubasa with a stern face. " Tsubasa, are you questioning my decision? After my investigation, Hiruzen Sarutobi is the inheritor of the Will of Fire, and his temperament, political ability, and strength are all top-notch. On what grounds do you dismiss him? And what right do you have to criticize him? Besides, you murdered Danzo, a heinous crime, Hiruzen's punishment was not inappropriate."
Hashirama gently patted his younger brother's shoulder. " Tobirama, don't be hasty. Let Little Tsubasa finish explaining his reasons before you get angry."
"Brother, this is a serious matter, don't cause trouble!" Tobirama turned to Tsubasa, "Go on, I'm listening."
Tsubasa said solemnly, "There are three reasons for their dismissal. First, what merits have they made? They accompanied the Second to the negotiations, and while the Second and the Senju Clan all perished, only they returned alive, yet they are still asked to become Hokage. As a disciple of the First, I killed the First Kazekage, the Second Mizukage, and the Second Tsuchikage. With such great merit, why can't I become Hokage?"
Tobirama said in Tobirama, " Hiruzen 'Hokage Position was appointed by me personally."
" Martial Uncle Tobirama, you have the right to nominate, but not the right to appoint." Tsubasa's gaze swept over Hiruzen Sarutobi like a knife. "Is it reasonable to make a deserter Hokage?"
Hiruzen Sarutobi roared, "We are not deserters! The situation at the time—"
" The Hokage died in battle, but his guards all survived. These are deserters," Tsubasa interrupted coldly. "No matter the reason, the facts cannot be changed. Martial Uncle Tobirama, do you really think these cowards can manage Konoha? If there is a war, they will probably just hide in the village and let others fight for them. Yesterday, when I killed Shimura Danzō, not a single one of them dared to make a move. Such cowardice, only good at playing power games, is he worthy of Hokage?"
Tobirama Senju sighed, "Give me your second reason."
"Secondly, the property of the Senju orphans was confiscated by Konoha. When I went to demand its return, they made all sorts of excuses and threats. Those children's parents were the Senju Shadow Guard who risked their lives to save them! Such an inhumane and unjust act, yet they dare to slander the reputation of my Ten Family. Martial Uncle Tobirama, do you trust the reputation of the Ten Family more, or them?"
Hiruzen Sarutobi his fist on the table in anger. "This is utter slander! The village needs to develop, how dangerous is it for a child to carry gold? We're doing this for their own good, for the good of the village!"
"For their own good?" Tsubasa sneered. "I wanted to see how you would govern Konoha while I continued my serious training, but your actions yesterday were utterly laughable. All I see in you is hypocrisy. Especially Shimura Danzō, so incredibly arrogant. If we continue to let you run wild, Konoha will only grow weaker!"
Hiruzen Sarutobi roared, "Nonsense! Everything we did was for the sake of Konoha!"
Tsubasa scanned the entire scene and said, "You're seizing and plundering for Konoha's sake? You're embezzling heroes' compensation funds for Konoha's sake? You're attacking me, a meritorious citizen of Konoha, for Konoha's sake? If you continue like this, Konoha will be close to destruction. If another war breaks out, can Konoha withstand it?"
Tobirama paused for a moment, then said, "If another war of the same scale were to break out, Konoha would indeed find it difficult to withstand. But what makes you think you could do better?"
"That's the third point: strength." Tsubasa raised his head. "In the Shinobi World, strength is paramount. My strength is now comparable to my master's, yet I'm only a little over Jūni years old. I originally wanted to focus on cultivation, but the disciples you've taught are truly disgusting—they can't see their own strength, they don't know their place, they have no respect for the strong, and they only know how to intimidate others with righteousness. They're somewhat similar to you, Martial Uncle Tobirama. But those who rely on scheming and plotting will never amount to anything. Only a strong person like my master is the true path."
Hashirama laughed and nodded, " Little Tsubasa is right! Without absolute strength, even if you become Hokage, you'll only be scheming and living in constant fear. True powerhouses disdain such things."
Tsubasa continued, "Back then, Master watched you all fight like an adult watching children bicker—even if he suppressed one or two, another would start a fight. He could only helplessly act as a peacemaker. If he had acted according to Madara Uchiha's methods, the world would probably be at peace by now. It's just a pity that Master was an idealist and always hoped that everyone could understand each other."
Hashirama Senju clapped his hands and laughed, " Little Tsubasa's analysis is thorough! If Madara heard what you said, he would probably applaud as well. However, I still believe that only mutual understanding can bring true peace, while Madara's method can only bring temporary peace, a point that Madara himself acknowledges."
Tobirama Senju shook his head and sighed, "I can't refute your three reasons. Do as you please, I'm already a dead man anyway. But I must remind you, your domineering actions will cause Konoha to fall apart."
Below the stage, Sasuke Sarutobi and his group jumped up and down, loudly denouncing Tsubasa. Tobirama Senju smiled faintly at Tsubasa: "How do you intend to resolve this?"
"It's simple. Konoha doesn't need any dissenting voices." Tsubasa surveyed the entire area, his voice as cold as a blade. "Listen up, everyone: anyone who causes trouble again will be killed without mercy; anyone who dares to retaliate will have their entire clan exterminated. Don't say I didn't give them a chance."
The room fell completely silent.
Tsubasa's gaze swept over the crowd, and he slowly spoke, "I know some will disagree. I'll give you two choices: First, those who disagree may leave Konoha and the Land of Fire. I will not stop them, but if they are found to be enemies of Konoha in the future, I will kill them and exterminate their clan. Second, those who stay must obey my leadership; Konoha will only have one voice. Of course, if someone can defeat me, Konoha will only listen to your orders. But let me make this clear—challenging me means death. Make your decision within three days. After three days, I will hold the inauguration ceremony for the Hokage. Meeting adjourned."