Naruto: Yes, Uchiha-sama.

Chapter 203 I'm timid and hesitant? I don't have the appearance of a Hokage? Brother, you're going to stay in the Hokage position forever!

"Tobirama, I didn't go to Akatsuki for nothing."

"I learned a lot of advanced experience from Akatsuki Village. These are my reflections based on Akatsuki Village's policies. I think they can be compiled and promoted in Konoha as well!"

As Hashirama Senju pulled out his notebook, he said this.

He then reached out and handed the notebook to Tobirama Senju, his eyes fixed on Tobirama's face with a burning, eager gaze, anticipating Tobirama's approval.

This notebook contains the new blood he painstakingly collected during his time in Akatsuki Village.

However, he was a hands-off manager.
Hashirama Senju knew that if he wanted to implement the good policies he had borrowed from his notebook in Konoha, the first person he needed to persuade was Tobirama Senju. If Tobirama Senju refused to agree no matter what, then these plans would most likely fall through.

Looking at Hashirama Senju's expectant face, Tobirama Senju felt a headache coming on.

Big Brother is just a hands-off manager; what good policies could he possibly come up with that would benefit Konoha?

However, Tobirama Senju did not directly discourage Hashirama Senju's enthusiasm.

After all, his older brother had been loafing around in Konoha, hanging out with that naturally evil old Uchiha Madara. Now, he was finally thinking of doing something serious!
This spirit should be encouraged!
So although Tobirama Senju had a vague sense of unease, he still chose to give his elder brother some respect out of politeness.

"Then I'll take a look."

After a slight sigh, Tobirama Senju took the notebook from Hashirama Senju, opened it to the first page, and found it filled with writing.

"When will the flames of war finally dissipate? The pain is palpable, with bones covering the land, the hearts of the martyrs remain restless."

The writing style and vocabulary are so unfamiliar.

Tobirama Senju was instantly drawn to the insights on the first page of Hashirama Senju's notebook.

A wave of melancholy and concern for the country and its people washed over me instantly.

These words... they don't seem like something my older brother could write.

"Big brother, did you write this?"

"You mean this? I copied it from Makoto Uchiha. I felt it resonated with my ninja way, and I liked it so much that I wrote it down in my notebook!"

—That's not surprising!

However, Uchiha Makoto, this naturally evil Uchiha brat, although he has some talent, doesn't seem like the kind of person who could write such words.

Uchiha Makoto's plan is to overturn the order of the ninja world. Although he hasn't caused a big stir yet, if he continues to act recklessly, he will eventually unleash a bloodbath in the ninja world—that's right, he wants to slaughter the nobles until the fields are covered in bones and rivers of blood flow!
With that thought in mind, Tobirama Senju continued flipping through the pages.

As he looked at Tobirama Senju, his brows involuntarily furrowed.

He had to admit that Hashirama Senju had indeed put in a lot of effort—his notebook was filled with his observations, experiences, and thoughts from Akatsuki.

How detailed?
Take the orphanage in Akatsuki Village as an example.

Hashirama Senju meticulously measured, calculated, and clearly marked everything, down to the average daily consumption of rice and vegetables at the orphanage, and the monthly distribution of soap and salt. He wrote down almost every detail on paper.

Even when Tobirama Senju conducted business investigations in Akatsuki, he didn't do as much as Hashirama Senju.

In addition, there are benefits for ninjas and battle-damaged ninjas.
Outrageous
How come they even provide postpartum care for ninja beasts?

That's guaranteed?!

Akatsuki Village is really rich!

Tobirama Senju quickly read through more than half of it and was immediately astonished. He hadn't expected that Makoto Uchiha could not only win over people's hearts, but also win over the hearts of ninja beasts.

If this continues, Akatsuki's reputation in the ninja world will surely soar to new heights, and probably every ninja in the world will be willing to risk their lives to join Akatsuki.

"It's so enviable!"

Honestly.

Tobirama Senju also wanted to buy like Makoto Uchiha, using money to win over Konoha and become the popular choice.

In that case, no matter how powerful Madara Uchiha is, he will never be able to compete with me in Konoha!

People are just that realistic!
The issue of food is always the most important one!
Unless Madara Uchiha seizes power by force, the elder brother would not allow Madara Uchiha to overturn the table like that.

It's just a pity that Konoha doesn't have that much money right now!

Although the expenses for each measure recorded in the elder brother's notebook may not seem large, once accumulated, they amount to a huge sum.

Where in Konoha could possibly squeeze out so much money from the government's coffers?
Even the funds for Konoha's reforms were borrowed by Tobirama Senju from Makoto Uchiha with great humility!
This money absolutely cannot be spent on other things; it must be made to generate more money!

Surely we can't expect Konoha to rob the Daimyo, can we?
That's not impossible. Cough cough cough. I would like to borrow. But my brother would definitely not agree!

In short, Konoha simply cannot afford such financial expenditures. If it is forcibly implemented now, it will only lead to Konoha robbing Peter to pay Paul and diverting funds from Peter to pay Paul, which will ultimately bankrupt Konoha's finances!
So these policies are honey to Akatsuki, but poison to Konoha right now!
Okay
Tobirama Senju was already prepared and didn't experience much emotional fluctuation—his older brother was always idealistic, and his ideas often detached from reality. He was used to it!
However, in order to prevent Konoha's finances from being dragged down by these unrealistic actions, I must stop my elder brother's "naive and ridiculous" thoughts!
Then, Tobirama Senju casually closed the notebook, pondered for a moment, and then slowly spoke:
"Big brother, I can see that you really put your heart into this. Every measure you proposed is very constructive. As your younger brother, I am very gratified. So I will give it serious consideration."

"Alright, since I've already looked through your notebook and there's nothing else, you can leave now, brother."

"I still have a lot of things to do."

Tobirama Senju chose to first offer some emotional support to his older brother, expressing his appreciation for Hashirama Senju's efforts and stating that he would carefully consider his suggestion. And that was the end of it!

To implement welfare benefits similar to those of the Akatsuki Village, the first requirement is to be as wealthy as the Akatsuki Village.

But Konoha doesn't have that much money.

What's the point of talking about benefits if you don't have money?
Konoha definitely can't do that in the next few years.

So, big brother, you should hurry up and go out and fool around with Madara Uchiha, or go home and keep your sister-in-law Mito Uzumaki company.

In short, please stop disturbing my work here!

When Hashirama Senju heard Tobirama Senju say those words, a joyful smile immediately appeared on his face, completely unaware of Tobirama Senju's underlying meaning.

He subconsciously assumed that Tobirama Senju completely agreed with his ideas.

Therefore, Hashirama Senju had no intention of leaving at this time.

The orphans and cruel criminals of Konoha—these vulnerable groups are numerous, and he hadn't realized their dire living conditions in the village before. This was a dereliction of duty on his part as Hokage!

Fortunately, I went to Akatsuki Village and realized what was happening in time!
It's never too late to mend the fence after the sheep are lost; these things must be implemented and carried out as soon as possible.

Then Hashirama Senju spoke with great excitement:
"Tobirama, I knew you would agree with my idea."

"When will Konoha start implementing these programs? Orphanages, rehabilitation centers for the injured, ninja beasts, and medical care... Konoha has completely neglected these things in the past!"

"These things need to be done as soon as possible."

Seeing that Hashirama Senju showed no sign of leaving, Tobirama could only stall and stall once more.

"Next time, next time, brother. I'm very busy right now. At least let me finish what I'm doing first."

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"Your sister-in-law has been waiting for you at home for a long time. You've been away for so long, the first thing you should do when you get back to the village is to go see her!"

"Otherwise, your sister-in-law will get angry again. You don't want to get locked in your room and given a good scolding as soon as you get home, do you?"

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Tobirama Senju offered another round of kind advice.

To get Hashirama Senju to leave quickly, Tobirama Senju even brought up the name of Mito Uzumaki.

Unfortunately.
The results are still very poor!

"Tobirama, these documents are nothing compared to what I'm saying. Mito won't care about a little time. For Konoha, I'm not afraid. Uchiha Makoto said that to manage the village well and become a qualified Kage... well... you must learn to grasp the primary and secondary contradictions!"

"These urgent matters are the main contradictions, and we need to find solutions immediately!"

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Hashirama Senju recalled the famous quote that Makoto Uchiha had once told him.

He felt that what Uchiha Makoto said was very true. The documents and Mito were secondary issues. The most important thing was to deal with the primary issue at hand!
Hearing the words in his ear, Tobirama Senju was speechless.

This is indeed something Makoto Uchiha said, and Tobirama Senju also heard Makoto Uchiha say it before, but brother, is this the right place to use it?
Oh, Konoha, what will happen to us without me?

He was caught between the Uchiha clan, who were eyeing him with hostility and plotting to cause trouble, and the Uchiha clan, who harbored ill intentions and sought to stir up trouble, and his own elder brother was also one of them.
Brother, you went to Akatsuki Village and learned how to spend money. Anyone can spend money.

Do you think I don't know how to spend money? Do you think I don't know how to use money to win people's hearts?

The key issue right now is that Konoha doesn't have that much money!

And what about yourself?

I went to Akatsuki Village to learn how to make money like Makoto Uchiha.

The difference is so stark, it's clear which is superior!

Madara Uchiha, that inherently evil old man from the Uchiha clan, is just like his older brother!
Therefore, who else but me is the Second Hokage of Konoha?
Brother, the most important thing for you right now is to get out of my Hokage's office as soon as possible!
"Big brother, I have something very important to do right now!"

"Stop being unreasonable!"

"I'm being unreasonable? Tobirama, I'm seriously discussing Konoha's problems with you!"

"I know, I know, but now."

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"Tobirama, Makoto Uchiha once said, 'A qualified Hokage must ensure that the ninja village builds a safety net from cradle to grave for every ninja and villager, so that infants are raised, children are educated, the elderly are cared for, and no one is left in dire straits due to accidents or old age!'"

"I think Uchiha Makoto is absolutely right!"

"Tobirama, you must learn from Makoto Uchiha. You can't still be clinging to the past. You know I've always trusted you and entrusted Konoha to you. Look at the gap between Konoha and Akatsuki now."

"I heard from Uchiha Makoto that you still want to become the Second Hokage. With your timid and hesitant manner, you don't have the makings of a Hokage at all!"

"???"

At first, Tobirama Senju wanted to have a proper conversation with Hashirama Senju.

However, Hashirama Senju not only kept "stirring things up," but also constantly brought up Makoto Uchiha's "golden rules" to argue, as if he had been thoroughly brainwashed by Makoto Uchiha.

That's fine!

Uchiha Makoto is a born evil Uchiha brat with a sharp tongue who is best at manipulating people's hearts. It's no wonder that his older brother was fooled. Moreover, he can treat his older brother like an idiot and not hold it against him.

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Tobirama Senju also sensed a hint of resentment in Hashirama Senju's words, as if it were all his fault that Konoha was lagging behind Akatsuki!
How can you blame me for this?

This is absolutely outrageous!!
I work tirelessly every day, processing documents in the office during the day, drinking with those wealthy businessmen until I throw up from time to time, and constantly being on guard against the Uchiha clan. I can't even rest at night because I have to go to the lab to do my own experiments. I've been working several shifts and I'm exhausted like this!
Brother, you didn't even say a word about how hard it is!
I'm letting you off the hook because you're like an older brother to me, and you're even a "fool." I'll let it go and offer you emotional support.

How could you say such a thing to me now?

Brother, I have a temper too!

Tobirama Senju is feeling wronged!
But Hashirama Senju continued to chatter on and on.

I'm holding back, I'm holding back... I just can't take it anymore!!

"Uchiha Makoto, Uchiha Makoto, all you ever think about is Uchiha Makoto!!"

"Even if you praise Uchiha Makoto to the skies and haile him as the greatest ninja of all time, he will never become a Konoha ninja!!"

"Brother, to be honest with you, everything you wrote in your notebook is useless. I just didn't want to point it out directly. Every single one of these entries costs money, and how could Konoha's finances possibly afford such a huge expense!"

"Konoha's budget is so limited. You want to do welfare projects? I want to too! But you're just going to wash your hands of it and make me do it for you, spending money on whatever comes to mind!"

"And you were the one who made me the head of Konoha back then. Now I'm inferior to Uchiha Makoto in every way, and you complain that I'm timid and cowardly, saying I don't have the appearance of a Hokage. Do you think that Uchiha Madara can inherit the position of Second Hokage right now? Open your eyes and see how obedient I am!"
"I'm completely quitting. Let's see if Madara Uchiha can take charge of Konoha!!"

Tobirama Senju's eyes widened as he spoke with barely contained rage.

(End of this chapter)