Naruto: Reincarnation of a Hundred Lifetimes, the Uchiha's White Moonlight

"You guys are really thoughtful."

The identity of "he" mentioned by Hashirama Senju is self-evident.

Upon hearing his elder brother's words, Tobirama Senju's pupils widened instantly, his expression froze, and he opened his mouth, but for a long time he couldn't utter a single word.

He never expected that even at this point, Hashirama Senju would still be thinking of "catching up" with Madara Uchiha. This older brother of his could make him so angry he'd vomit blood.

That's not true at all.

Tobirama Senju's voice was filled with urgency and anger, his tone brimming with disappointment: "Madara Uchiha has come here clearly to destroy Konoha. Do you, brother, intend to stand by and watch history repeat itself?"

However, his words had little effect on Hashirama Senju.

From the very beginning, this god of the ninja world did not believe that Madara Uchiha would really be determined to destroy Konoha.

"Alright, Tobirama, don't think so badly of Madara."

Hashirama Senju waved his hand, his tone unusually relaxed, "If he were truly full of malice, how could he have put aside the blood feud between our two clans and joined me in building Konoha?"

It's just that our philosophies differ.

Look at this ninja textbook. It explains things so clearly. I was so stubborn back then and didn't understand his thinking. I really feel bad for Madara.

As he spoke, he patted the textbook with an air of importance, and then, in a surprising turn of events, said: "Otherwise, let's make the Uchiha clan the Hokage as soon as possible?"

If all else fails, making Madara Uchiha the next Hokage wouldn't be out of the question.

The words of the Hokage carried immense weight in Konoha, and the air around them seemed to freeze upon hearing them.

"Brother."

Tobirama Senju felt his blood rush to his head, and he was about to explode. He shouted at the top of his lungs, but Hashirama Senju had already mastered the skill of letting things go in one ear and out the other. He didn't take his words seriously at all, casually threw the ninja textbook at him, and turned to walk away.

The textbook records the events of the Warring States period and the history of Konoha's development, compiled by later generations. Every word and sentence is factual, and even Tobirama Senju, who is usually rational, cannot deny it.

His elder brother was a god of the ninja world who could look down on the world in terms of combat power, but his shortcomings in interpersonal relationships and political considerations were criticized by the entire Senju clan.

However, in the ninja world where strength reigns supreme, whoever has the strongest fist naturally gains popularity. Even though Tobirama Senju was filled with helplessness, he could only accept it with a bitter smile.

"Brother."

As Tobirama Senju watched his departing figure, he called out again, both angry and anxious. But this time, not only did Hashirama Senju not turn around, but Izuna Uchiha and the other resurrected people also followed curiously, clearly wanting to see the current state of Konoha and the current condition of Madara Uchiha.

In an instant, only Tobirama Senju remained in the huge room.

He stared at the empty doorway, and for a moment, all he could do was stare at each other.

a long time.

He calmed his turbulent emotions, turned to look at Orochimaru beside him, and asked in a deep voice, "Where are they now?"

Tell me in detail about the current situation in Konoha; that shouldn't be too much of a problem.

Tobirama Senju was a born politician, so he could naturally guess that Orochimaru might have concerns. After all, Orochimaru had just been resurrected, and it was only reasonable for him to be wary of Orochimaru's sudden access to Konoha's core information.

To his surprise, Orochimaru agreed without hesitation. His delighted expression surprised Tobirama Senju for a moment, and he could hardly believe it.

Meanwhile, Hashirama Senju, having left Root, didn't even think about going to "settle scores" with Madara Uchiha right away. Instead, he was like a child entering a bustling city for the first time, shouting and yelling with excitement in his eyes.

"This is Konoha Village now. It looks completely different from what I remember; it's so lively..."

Beside him were the Edo Tensei staff members responsible for his care. Senju Hashirama knew that they were doing it for his own good, so he obediently slowed down. His eyes were drawn to the food stalls on the street, and he would occasionally pick up a skewer of dumplings to try, or squeeze out a piece of mochi to test. The staff members behind him quickly followed and paid for everything.

Konoha's rules are absolute; there are no special privileges. Even the God of Shinobi must pay for his meals. This principle is etched in the hearts of every Konoha resident.

"You've really worked hard, young man."

Hashirama Senju handed over a piece of osmanthus cake he had just bought, his tone approachable and without a trace of the arrogance of a powerful figure.

The staff member, his face flushed with excitement, accepted the pastries with both hands and exclaimed, "It's all for Konoha!"

Looking at the energetic young man before him, Hashirama Senju smiled with satisfaction.

The next generation of Konoha did not fully agree with his peace philosophy of "seeking peace at all costs" from back then, but the prosperous, peaceful, and bustling Konoha before them was the place he most wanted to see in his life.

For him, as long as Konoha is good, as long as peace exists, and as long as war never comes again, everything else is insignificant.

This was Hashirama Senju's unwavering conviction from beginning to end.

As he walked, ate, and looked around, he felt increasingly at ease, and his steps gradually moved towards the center of Konoha, which was exactly where Uchiha Madara was at that moment.

Inside a viewing pavilion in the heart of Konoha, Madara Uchiha was chatting with the captain of the Anbu beside him. Their conversation revolved around the word "peace," and every word they uttered was full of practical advice.

From the mutual supervision and checks and balances among the various departments of Konoha, to the incorporation of the Land of Snow, and then to the gradual manipulation of Amegakure and Kirigakure.

Konoha never mobilized a single soldier or started a war, yet it quietly spread its influence throughout the ninja world through cultural export, interest-based agreements, and resource checks and balances.

This is a war without gunpowder. Although it takes longer, it is far more resilient than the sword fights of the Warring States period and is more likely to win the hearts and minds of the conquered forces.

"That's definitely possible."

Madara Uchiha nodded slowly, the lines on his face seeming to soften a bit, but a hint of approval was hidden in his eyes. "Such a completely new concept was never conceived by anyone in our time."

The conversation turned.

He then went straight to the heart of the matter, his tone sharp: "However, the premise for all of this is that Konoha must possess the most advanced violence in the ninja world."

Otherwise, such cautious advances could easily backfire, which is nothing to be thankful for.

Upon hearing this, the ANBU captain beside him nodded repeatedly, his gaze towards Uchiha Madara filled with admiration: "As expected of the ancestor of the Uchiha clan, such vision and perspective are extremely rare in the entire ninja world."

No wonder the Hokage and his advisors have always adopted a conciliatory approach towards a powerful figure like Madara.

He paused for a moment, then slowly revealed Konoha's arrangement: "Actually, Konoha had always intended to invite Lord Madara to become Hokage, but it would have to wait until the next term."

Each Hokage serves a ten-year term. This arrangement is intended to balance the various factions within the village and limit any potential infighting among ninjas to a minimum.

Of course, ultimately, what determines everything is the ninja's strength, which is also the most crucial factor in judging the Hokage.