Uchiha: Starting as Tobirama's Jinchuriki

This made Tobirama Senju very happy. Why should we have any bottom line when dealing with enemies?

Just do it!

So much so that Tobirama Senju and Aozumi began to look forward to the arrival of war.

Tobirama Senju wanted to see Aoisui destroy the entire ninja world and lead Konoha back to the top of the ninja world...

Qingshui, on the other hand, wanted to confront the other hidden villages. Having stayed in Konoha for so long, it was time to go out and see the outside world.

There are many powerful people in the ninja world, including bloodline limits, various bloodline genkai, tailed beasts and jinchūriki from various villages. These are all excellent targets for Aoshui.

If there hadn't been a war, how could Qingshui have gathered them all together?

War is always the best catalyst for strength, especially for ninjas…

Meanwhile, on the other side of the ninja world.

Madara Uchiha muttered the response written by Aoshizuki, his expression growing increasingly proud.

This is right!

As expected of Qing Shui, he is a son of the Uchiha clan. His arrogant attitude is exactly the same as his own back then!

When Aoshiki was suspected of being possessed by Tobirama Senju, Madara Uchiha did not fly into a rage. In his view, it was just that Tobirama Senju could no longer hold back his impotent rage because of the ugly face of Konoha.

However, the thoughts in Qing Shui's eyes did not escape Uchiha Madara's notice.

Once he starts thinking, Qingshui will surely realize the hopelessness of this ninja world.

Especially within Root, Aozumi's ability to subdue the ocular powers of former Root members greatly pleased Madara Uchiha. Not to mention resembling Izuna, Madara Uchiha felt that Aozumi was becoming more and more like himself!

"It seems I need to help Qing Shui by controlling the dissenting voices in the other hidden villages and letting the war rage on..."

Madara Uchiha slowly got up. In order to let Aokiji experience that there is no peace in this world during the upcoming Third Shinobi World War, he decided to personally add a handful of firewood.

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a few days later.

Konoha.

Hokage Building.

"That Uchiha brat is too extreme, old man!"

Jiraiya waved his Blue Water sword in response to the other hidden villages, his brow furrowed as he said, "This will only ignite war. Konoha's forces don't have much of an advantage to begin with, so why provoke them?"

"Old man, I know you think highly of Qing Shui, but you shouldn't have put him in the position of Root leader. You also appointed Tsunade as the Hokage to assist him. Why did you make such a drastic decision about the future two Hokage?"

Jiraiya was also very dissatisfied.

In his view, Hiruzen Sarutobi did not act fairly, promoting Tsunade to the position of Hokage's assistant while sending Aoshui to the position of Root's leader, making it almost impossible for Minato to compete with Aoshui in the future.

Jiraiya initially had some goodwill towards Aoshui, but Aoshui's extremely tough attitude towards war reminded him of the previous Root leader, Shimura Danzo.

No, this is countless times more forceful than Danzo Shimura…

If Aokiji were to become Hokage, in Jiraiya's heart, who believed in love and peace and that the Child of Prophecy would bring the future, Konoha would only be plunged into endless war.

In Jiraiya's eyes, only the calm and wise Minato was the best candidate to become Hokage.

Hiruzen Sarutobi pulled out his pipe, took a deep breath, and looked helpless.

He originally intended to pass this hot potato to Qingshui, but he didn't expect it to turn out like this!

Without going through any of the Third Hokage or Tsunade's assistants, Aokiji responded directly to all the hidden villages that were criticizing Konoha in the name of Root.

Considering Tobirama Senju's attitude towards war and his criticism of his weakness, Hiruzen Sarutobi already guessed who had influenced Aozumi.

So, there's nothing we can do about it.

Tobirama Senju's actions are none of the Third Hokage's business...

"Jiraiya, what Aoisui did was at my instruction."

Hiruzen Sarutobi sighed inwardly, but his expression remained resolute as he silently took the blame for Tobirama Senju once again.

“Weakness will not bring peace. The words were just a little too harsh, but they also show Konoha’s attitude.”

Jiraiya stared wide-eyed, as if he were seeing his teacher for the first time.

"Old man, do you really like Qing Shui that much? This response is definitely not what you meant!"

Jiraiya shook his head helplessly: "Have you forgotten the will of the First Hokage? Only through mutual understanding between people can true peace be achieved."

"While I will fight for Konoha, that absolutely does not mean I support war!"

Hiruzen Sarutobi took a deep breath and waved his hand irritably: "Alright, alright, go find your prophetic child!"

Jiraiya's expression froze. Even his teacher didn't believe the Great Toad Sage's prophecy?

And at this time.

The secret agents, carrying a stack of intelligence, knocked on the door.

"Lord Hokage, this is a letter of negotiation from the other hidden villages. Please take a look."

Jiraiya and Hiruzen Sarutobi exchanged a glance, a hint of tension flashing in their eyes.

War may be on the horizon!

The second update is late, but it's here!

good night everybody!

Chapter 124 Hiruzen Sarutobi: Teacher, I really can't take it anymore.

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The ANBU ninjas delivered the replies from the various hidden villages to the desk.

Hiruzen Sarutobi and Jiraiya's breathing became heavy.

In these replies, Hiruzen Sarutobi and Jiraiya estimated that the best-case scenario would be only the three kingdoms and Konoha declaring war, while the normal scenario would be that all three kingdoms would issue declarations of war against Konoha, leaving none behind…

Hiruzen Sarutobi picked up the envelope and slowly began to open it, his movements so slow it was as if time had stood still, as if he didn't want to face this final judgment.

"Tobirama-sensei, you've really put me through a lot..." Hiruzen Sarutobi sighed inwardly, but still opened the envelope.

No matter how cruel the outcome, he, as the Hokage, still has to face it.

Jiraiya walked around the desk and stood behind Hiruzen Sarutobi, staring intently at the contents of the letter.

Jiraiya is considered one of the ninjas in Konoha who best understands the current combat strength.

After all, he had contributed to Konoha during the last Shinobi World War and fought on the front lines.

During the Second Shinobi World War, Konoha, which only fought against Sunagakure and Amegakure, was already somewhat exhausted. This was even though Sunagakure and Amegakure were not united and were fighting each other.

If other hidden villages were to get involved, the pressure Konoha would face would be unimaginable even to Jiraiya…

In fact, Jiraiya's concerns were not unfounded.

If, in the original timeline, the Hidden Stone Village and the Hidden Cloud Village hadn't self-destructed halfway through their attack on the Hidden Leaf Village, thus losing the Third Raikage and nearly ten thousand Hidden Stone Village ninjas...

Then Konoha's fate wouldn't just be one of heavy casualties.

"This this…"

With a heavy heart, Hiruzen Sarutobi opened the letter and began to read it, his expression shifting from apprehension to confusion.

Jiraiya stared wide-eyed at the reply in Hiruzen Sarutobi's hand.

It was completely different from what they had expected!

The other four hidden villages, plus Amegakure, surprisingly did not issue a declaration of war against Konoha…

Although the tone was still accusatory, they all seemed inexplicably guilty, and their replies mainly consisted of clarifying their own situation.

Our Sunagakure village has a good relationship with the daimyo, and the Kazekage's apprentices don't need to mine. The misunderstanding with Hatake Sakumo should be cleared up, and please don't slander us economically!

Although we have many ninjas in Iwagakure, we will never use war to deplete our comrades. Every Iwagakure ninja is not cannon fodder. Stop making baseless accusations!

We in Kirigakure are all one loving family. Even if there are some minor conflicts, we don't need outsiders to interfere. Please be mindful of boundaries, Konoha!

Although our Hidden Cloud Village has mastered the Jinchuriki technique, we have no intention of waging war. By the way, could you please tell me what new techniques Konoha has invented to deal with the Tailed Beasts?

Hanzo was even more ridiculous, saying that he had the reputation of being a demigod in the ninja world, so how could he not be a thing?

Please, show some respect!

"This is really strange, Jiraiya..."

Hiruzen Sarutobi unconsciously put his pipe in his mouth and exhaled a puff of smoke: "Is this the correct way of diplomacy?"

Jiraiya covered his face: "I don't know, old man. If it were a beautiful woman who scolded me, I wouldn't be angry, but Aoshui isn't a beautiful woman, and the shadows in the other villages aren't me..."

Hiruzen Sarutobi nodded silently, refraining from commenting on Jiraiya's strange quirks for the time being.

He wondered why things had turned out this way.

Qingshui has been stomping on your heads and cursing you, how come you're not angry!

"Is that so..."

After a long while, Hiruzen Sarutobi, who was deep in thought, nodded as if he had realized something: "As expected of Tobirama... Aoi-sui."

"What are you talking about, old man? Just say it if you know anything!"

Jiraiya vigorously shook Hiruzen Sarutobi's shoulder:

"If peace could be achieved this way, then why would I bother searching for the Child of Prophecy? I might as well just spend my days writing novels and cursing the Five Hidden Villages..."

"What an idiot, Jiraiya!"

Hiruzen Sarutobi patted Jiraiya's head solemnly and said with a sigh:

"At first we all thought Qingshui was just forcing a hawkish stance, but every word he said was extremely targeted."

"It seems like they are provoking the various hidden villages, but in reality they are revealing their most secret information and what they rely on, telling everyone one-on-one that Konoha knows everything about them and is not afraid of them at all."

Jiraiya frowned, picked up Aoshui's response, and examined it carefully once more.

This is so wrong!

"If the Land of Wind is truly at odds with the Daimyo, and Hanzo's strength has truly declined and become insignificant, what do you think they would think if they saw Qingshui's strong response?"