Hashirama: "Tobirama, what are you implying?"
Tobirama: "We'll take the mission and send people as well. But we can adjust our objective."
"Before taking action, let those we dispatch investigate the purpose behind these small ninja villages forming an alliance?"
"If their goal is merely self-protection and strengthening connections, then ignore them."
"But if they're plotting something bigger, aiming for war, then we strike first and sabotage their alliance!"
"What do you think, Brother?"
Hashirama: "Good! Very good!"
Hashirama was satisfied, fully agreeing with Tobirama's perspective and approach.
"However, this matter, you could've decided on your own."
"Why did you wait to consult me?"
Hashirama asked the key question.
Deploying personnel to placate the Daimyo's court,
In his eyes, were minor matters Tobirama was fully capable of deciding independently.
"I wanted to discuss with you who we should send to carry out the mission..."
"Hmm? You want me to go?"
"No, no! Brother, you must remain here in the village. Otherwise, if that aging or that rising threat from the Uchiha clan attacks, the village wouldn't be able to resist..."
"Then who do you want to send?"
"Tsunade and Jiraiya!"
"Oh?"
Hashirama's eyes lit up, seeming to have guessed something.
"Tobirama, you?"
Tobirama sighed softly:
"Brother, last time when you spoke with Jiraiya, I already sensed your intentions."
"Tsunade represents our Senju Clan's final hope..."
"And given her age, if we wait a few more years, childbirth could become life-threatening."
"This may be the only thing I can still do for the Senju Clan."
Tobirama said sincerely.
Regarding the decline and possible extinction of the Senju Clan,
He bore unavoidable responsibility.
Naturally, he wished to make amends.
Also, as her great-uncle,
He truly loved Tsunade,
And strongly desired for both himself and his brother to have several lovely great-grandchildren,
And continue passing down the Senju bloodline.
Therefore, pairing Tsunade and Jiraiya up for a joint mission was the best he could do.
"Besides, they're also the most suitable candidates."
"After all, truly sabotaging the alliance among over ten small ninja villages won't be easy."
"The people we send must possess sufficient strength!"
"You must know, among them, [Takigakure] still possesses a Tailed Beast, so we must be cautious!"
"Throughout Konoha, only by having them work together can we ensure absolute success."
"What do you think, Brother?"
Before Tobirama finished speaking,
Hashirama interjected:
"Good! Excellent!"
"It's settled then!"
"Send them out immediately!"
Hashirama slammed his palm on the table, clearly thrilled with the idea.
Seeming even more eager than Tobirama.
Clearly, he also greatly cared about Tsunade's marriage arrangement.
After all, living long enough to hold his own great-grandchild?
Just thinking about it made him incredibly excited!
"All right! I'll inform them to depart as soon as possible."
Tobirama hesitated briefly before exhaling in relief.
"Should we assign additional personnel?"
"They're more than enough!"
Adding more people wouldn't change much — it'd only spoil the vibe...
Of course, Tobirama had already calculated this.
Given Jiraiya's and Tsunade's strength, as long as they avoid Madara and the other Uchiha,
They should be able to complete their mission safely.
There shouldn't be any major safety concerns...
"Oh! Sure thing. You handle the arrangements then."
"By the way, regarding that fragment of the Demonic Statue, have you made any progress with your research?"
Tobirama: "Not yet. I've been too busy these past few days.
Too many administrative duties needed handling.
Once things ease up in a few days, I'll focus more on studying it."
"Also, how about on your end, brother?"
"How is that junior named Yamato recovering?"
Hashirama: "Don't worry, he's fully healed now."
"He's been shadowing me lately, practicing Wood Release techniques."
"If anything unexpected happens, I can call on him at once to handle the crisis!"
Though Hashirama never really liked forcefully borrowing juniors' bodies,
In many situations, he still had to harden his heart.
Just like back then, when he ruthlessly took down Madara!
When it came to matters of great importance, Hashirama never hesitated...
Thus,
The mission was quickly decided upon.
Jiraiya and Tsunade would go together to the Land of Grass to carry out this mission.
As for the mission orders issued by Tobirama, Jiraiya and Tsunade had no choice but to obey — they didn't have the right to refuse!
Moreover, after hints from Hashirama, Jiraiya had already guessed what was coming.
Soon enough, he enthusiastically and eagerly set off on the mission journey with Tsunade.
Before departing, however,
He solemnly entrusted Naruto into Lord Hashirama's hands.
Believing that under Lord Hashirama's care, nothing bad could happen to Naruto.
Meanwhile,
On the other side, Shimoku and Konan, who had stayed in Ame Ninja Village for several days,
Had finally stabilized the emotions of the entire Ame Ninja Village.
And picked the first group of people to relocate.
Planning to bring them back to Homuragakure Village under the guise of a diplomatic visit.
Of course, these 200 individuals were elites from various fields, mastering many advanced technologies of Ame Ninja Village.
They would certainly contribute significantly to Homuragakure Village's overall development.
Nothing like the workers from Iwagakure Village and Kiri, who just do grunt work all day.
Actually, Shimoku originally intended to relocate those large paper mills as well,
But chose not to act too hastily.
After all, Konan already had stockpiled a huge amount of paper; it would suffice for producing explosive tags for sale in the short term.
You've gotta know when to stop.
Quickly organizing the diplomatic delegation, Shimoku handed them over to Konan to lead toward Homuragakure Village.
As for himself, Shimoku slightly detoured, heading directly toward the Land of Grass.
You see,
The Land of Grass still holds quite a few valuable treasures.
For instance:
A certain mother-daughter duo left behind by the Uzumaki Clan;
An invaluable Six Paths Ninjutsu Tool;
And a secret jutsu capable of resurrecting the dead;
Besides, the Land of Grass is right next to the Land of Rain, located northeast of it.
Stopping by to sweep up a few things? That's just a breeze — barely worth mentioning.
Those little kingdoms can team up all they want — Shimoku wasn't about to waste a second thought on them.
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