Naruto: Yes, Uchiha-sama.

Chapter 198 Yes, that's right, Tobirama Senju is the culprit! He's the one who gets blamed, he deserves all the blame!
For Madara Uchiha, Izuna Uchiha was a scar that would never heal.

Madara Uchiha would try his best to avoid meeting Tobirama Senju, because every time he saw Tobirama, the wound in his heart would be torn open.

It's just that Madara Uchiha has been enduring this for the sake of Hashirama Senju and the greater good of Konoha all these years.

In the original story, after being resurrected in the Fourth Shinobi World War, Madara Uchiha immediately let loose and showed no mercy to Tobirama Senju. Even though Tobirama was just an impure body at the time, Madara still took every opportunity to turn Tobirama into a hedgehog.

Now, Uchiha Makoto is "making the most of the situation," using his Uchiha clan identity to find an excellent angle—Senju Tobirama doesn't trust him, which means he doesn't trust the Uchiha clan, and not trusting the Uchiha clan means he doesn't trust Uchiha Madara.

Madara Uchiha even chose to forgive Izuna Uchiha, who was his mortal enemy.

You, Tobirama Senju, dare to say one thing to my face and another behind my back?
of course
For Uchiha Madara
The attitude of Tobirama Senju, this inherently evil old devil, is completely unimportant.

He's just a despicable scoundrel, a stinking rat who likes to scheme against others behind their backs.

The important thing is Hashirama Senju's attitude.

Just this once.
Hashirama Senju's attitude was also terrible.

You, Hashirama Senju, with your thick eyebrows and big eyes, have actually sided with Tobirama Senju this time, even helping Tobirama Senju "aid and abet evil"?
He stammered and helped Tobirama Senju cover it up, while firmly refusing Makoto Uchiha's offer of cooperation.

Anyone with a discerning eye can see that this collaboration is highly beneficial to both parties!
This was undoubtedly rubbing salt into Madara Uchiha's wounds.

then
Madara Uchiha's expression instantly darkened, but he didn't speak immediately. Instead, he looked at Hashirama Senju.

His gaze was solemn.
Hashirama Senju also looked at Madara Uchiha.

The atmosphere became extremely tense.

"No, I... I didn't!"

"I definitely consider the Uchiha clan as my comrades!"

"Ban, you have to believe me!!"

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"Cheng, say something! Say something for me!"

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Hashirama Senju quickly began to defend himself.

What the hell! !

In the end, they ended up putting the blame on themselves.

He has always regarded the Uchiha clan as his comrades.

However, Hashirama Senju's explanation did not seem to be very convincing, and Madara Uchiha remained unmoved.

no way.

Hashirama Senju could only drag in the "culprit," Makoto Uchiha, hoping he could say a few words on his behalf.

Makoto Uchiha simply stood silently behind Madara Uchiha.

The attitude is very clear.

Lord Hashirama, it's not that I don't want to speak up for you, but Tobirama Senju has really gone too far, and your attitude is also very suspicious!
This time you have to prove your innocence!
—Tobirama Senju, you bitch! This time I really want to work with you to make a fortune. You're secretly keeping an eye on me, aren't you?
Apply eye drops! Apply eye drops!!

"And what about Tobirama Senju, Hashirama? Do you really think I know nothing?"

"Today's events must have been at Tobirama Senju's behest. Whether he didn't trust Makoto Uchiha or the Uchiha clan, I believe you know very well in your heart."

"Ban, calm down!"

“I can explain.”

"Tobirama meant well. He..."

Hashirama Senju remained as slow-witted as ever.

He chose the worst possible course of action.

Even at this moment, he was still thinking of speaking up for his younger brother, Tobirama Senju.

Madara Uchiha became even more agitated and furious!

"Oh, what a kind intention."

"There are some things I don't want to pursue, but I'm turning a blind eye for your sake."

"Did Tobirama Senju really think I didn't know he was tampering with things behind the scenes during the Cloud Village War, when he was slow to send reinforcements to Akatsuki?"

"I'm afraid only an idiot like you, Hashirama, would be convinced by Tobirama Senju's so-called reasons."

"The covert struggle between the Senju and Uchiha clans in Konoha has already begun, and it may continue in the future."

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"Ban, that's not how it is!"

"Leave Tobirama's matter to me!"

"Madara, we await your becoming the Second Hokage."

"Tobirama Senju's eyes have always been on the Second Hokage, Hashirama. You treat me as a brother, but which side are you willing to sacrifice for the sake of the village?"

Madara Uchiha said calmly.

This question is comparable to Mito Uzumaki asking Hashirama Senju, "If I and your mother fell into the water together, who would you save first?"

That was absolutely fatal.

When asked the question, Hashirama Senju stammered.

pick one of two?

Can't we have them all?
He hesitated, while Madara Uchiha's aura grew increasingly gloomy. Makoto Uchiha, who was watching the scene unfold, sensed a dangerous undercurrent from this gloomy aura.

These old scores are a complete mess. It's fine if people don't bring them up normally, but if we really try to get to the bottom of them, it could easily lead to serious trouble!
This topic cannot continue any further.

If Madara Uchiha suddenly loses control of his emotions, shouts "Hashima Hot Mom!" and unleashes his full Susanoo form to vent his anger on Hashirama Senju, then that would be the end of it!

This isn't Konoha, where you can fight as you please, even to the point of destruction, and Makoto Uchiha wouldn't care.

But this is my own Akatsuki Village!

You must know when to stop and when to quit while you're ahead!

"Lord Hashirama, attitude is the most important thing, so hurry up and show your attitude with actions!"

"Lord Madara, we need your stance!!"

"What are you standing there for? Let's discuss this cooperation."

Makoto Uchiha winked at Hashirama Senju, quickly offering him a way out.

Madara Uchiha's current dilemma of choosing between two options is actually a classic one—I want your attitude.

However, it's impossible for Hashirama Senju to actually kill his younger brother Tobirama Senju. But there's another way to provide emotional support to Madara Uchiha and calm him down temporarily.

"Oh right, right, right. Tobirama, that's just outrageous!"

"Cheng, I agree to the cooperation."

Hashirama Senju quickly realized what was happening.

By agreeing to cooperate with Akatsuki, he would essentially sever ties with his brother Tobirama, which would also be a roundabout way of answering Madara Uchiha's question. It's just a cooperation, after all.

Konoha will never suffer a loss!
I'm sorry, bro!

I can't take it anymore!
I did all of this for Konoha!

"Lord Madara, it seems that Lord Hashirama still trusts our Uchiha clan and considers us as comrades!"

"Yes, yes, spotted."

"Humph"

Makoto Uchiha offered Madara Uchiha a way out, with Hashirama Senju chiming in from the side.

Madara Uchiha snorted coldly, glanced at Hashirama Senju who was smiling ingratiatingly, and stopped his "nonsense," giving him an expression that said, "I'll forgive you for now."

—I just want Hashirama to show his stance; when it really matters, he has to stand by my side!
then
He glanced again at Uchiha Makoto, who was "spreading rumors"—this junior's petty schemes were as numerous as ever.

But Tobirama Senju was truly a menace!

Back then, perhaps we should have pushed Hashirama further and killed Tobirama Senju.

"Lord Hashirama, regarding our cooperation, you heard what those agricultural experts said earlier. Our cooperation will greatly benefit not only our two villages, but the entire ninja world!"

"So this is not only for private gain, but also for justice!"

"But... you agreed to cooperate, and that guy Tobirama Senju might still want to settle scores with me later."

"Cheng, no, don't worry."

"I am the Hokage!!"

Hashirama Senju chuckled awkwardly, eager to end the topic quickly, fearing that it might cause trouble and displease Madara Uchiha.

And actually, from the very beginning...
Hashirama Senju was also very interested in this collaboration.

The agricultural experts were all very excited. They held Hashirama Senju's hand and talked about the benefits that the successful breeding would bring to the Land of Fire—as long as the insects operated properly, no one in the Land of Fire would starve.

This is truly a meritorious act!

And the name of Hashirama Senju will be firmly remembered by ordinary people.

just
Tobirama Senju's parting words of advice.
This led him to refuse cooperation with Akatsuki Village.

But now
He's the Hokage, so he calls the shots!
“I know, I know I just want a way to have the best of both worlds.”

"Tobirama Senju is, after all, your brother, Lord Hashirama's own brother. I don't want to put you in a difficult position because of this."

"Lord Hashirama, since Tobirama Senju has already instructed you not to want Konoha and Akatsuki to reach this cooperation, why not change the cooperation into a commission? Lord Hashirama, you can send a clone of yourself to Akatsuki every month to assist in completing these breeding experiments. Considering your status, Lord Hashirama, each mission will be designated as an S-rank mission, with a commission of 500 million ryo!"

What do you think of this suggestion?

Uchiha Makoto looked like he was considering Hashirama Senju's feelings, which made Hashirama a little embarrassed.

His own younger brother was talking behind his back about Uchiha Makoto, and didn't trust him. This was actually a disservice to the Uchiha clan. Yet, Uchiha Makoto was still able to consider his own interests and the relationship between himself and his brother. What a noble character this was!

Tobirama, he's really outrageous!
"No, no, no, that's too much, far too much. Actually, I didn't put in much effort, how could it cost 500 million taels?"

"Lord Hashirama, please don't be modest. Wood Release is unique in the ninja world. Without you, these studies would have taken much longer to complete!"

Hashirama Senju quickly waved his hand, believing the mission wasn't worth the price.

Uchiha Makoto, on the other hand, remained resolute, as if Senju Hashirama's disagreement meant he looked down on him.

"Alright then, Makoto, I'll let you suffer a little loss."

"Lord Hashirama, you jest. It was a mutual agreement; there's no question of one party being at a disadvantage."

While Uchiha Makoto spoke earnestly, he was inwardly overjoyed.

A huge profit! Absolutely a huge profit!!

Hashirama Senju was indeed the god of the ninja world!
But he was indeed a "poor man".

In the traditional ninja mission value system, a commission of 500 million taels is considered high for an S-rank mission.

Hashirama Senju simply believed that he hadn't done anything; for him, cultivating a batch of plants was merely a matter of consuming a little chakra.

The chakra required to cast a wooden dummy once is more than what is consumed by these.

How could such a small amount of work be worth 500 million taels?
However, this is only the traditional ninja's mission value system.

It's fair to say that Hashirama Senju, this hands-off manager, was completely unaware of the enormous value behind this business!
Makoto Uchiha was well aware of this.

From a professional business perspective, even selling a single task for 500 million taels is considered a bargain!
It's worth 500 times five million taels!
He originally intended to cooperate with Konoha to create a monopoly.

It's just that Tobirama Senju, that inherently evil old devil, is causing trouble behind the scenes. So don't blame him for being unrighteous!
"Let's settle this then, Lord Hashirama. To be fair, let's draw up a written agreement now."

"Let's sign a three-year long-term agreement first!"

"besides."

Uchiha Makoto couldn't wait to summon the ANBU ninja who was standing nearby and asked him to quickly draft a mission contract.

A verbal agreement is definitely not enough for something this important.

Once Tobirama Senju sees the enormous profits involved, Makoto Uchiha will undoubtedly try to sabotage the deal and get involved himself.

Wood Release is a secret technique unique to Hashirama Senju.

Konoha has mastered the core technology, putting Akatsuki at a disadvantage.

We must ensure that Senju Hashirama's hexagram remains unchanged.

The best way is to get Senju Hashirama to take over through a mission.

Of course, signing a mission contract is no match for Tobirama Senju, that inherently evil old devil—the profits from this deal are in the hundreds of millions.

However, it would be more than enough to deal with Hashirama Senju.

After all, Hashirama Senju was a good person—good people always get a gun pointed at them.

Even if Hashirama Senju ultimately listened to Tobirama Senju's slander and forcibly tore up the agreement for his own benefit, Akatsuki would still be able to occupy the moral high ground and gain the advantage in negotiations afterward.

"Cheng, there's no need to be so formal."

"After all, this involves the identity of the Hokage, so it's better to be more formal to avoid arguing with Tobirama Senju later. Ninjas always regard completing missions as their life. A ninja who fails to complete a mission is not even as good as trash. This is fair to everyone."

Uchiha Makoto spoke with deliberate phrasing, his words carrying a hidden meaning.

Hashirama Senju nodded, assuming that Tobirama Senju didn't want to cause trouble later, and took a pen to sign his name in the mission recipient section.

Madara Uchiha stood by, seemingly unconcerned, his mind preoccupied with having a serious talk with Hashirama that evening—Tobirama Senju, the Eye of the Moon. What if things went wrong with their conversation?
Makoto Uchiha glanced at Madara Uchiha, then handed him the pen.

"Lord Ban, why don't you sign as well? You can be a witness."

"I??"

"If Tobirama Senju suddenly starts a fight about this, you'll have a perfectly legitimate reason to hmph."

"Then I'll sign it too!!"

Uchiha Seigaku had just spoken.

Madara Uchiha immediately signed his name on the mission contract.

—If it can make Tobirama Senju unhappy, Madara Uchiha will definitely lend a hand!
(End of this chapter)