Pfft!"
Uchiha Izuna was so enraged by Chu Yang's words that he couldn't speak, and once again, anger surged to his heart, causing him to spit out a mouthful of hot blood!
This was already the third time!
Every word pierced his heart!
He looked indignantly at the young man, thinking, 'Why do you only provoke me and no one else?'
In the evening, Senju Hashirama and Uchiha Madara arrived together at the Senju Clan's compound, followed by the previously captured Senju clansmen.
Senju Tobirama, who had already prepared everything, also handed over the Uchiha clansmen to Uchiha Madara.
Uchiha Madara looked at him with surprise.
In his memory, Senju Tobirama was not someone so easy to talk to.
However…
Next, Senju Tobirama said something that shocked him even more.
"From now on, we are comrades!"
Chapter 18: We Must Help the Uchiha
Back in his clan, Uchiha Izuna's mind was filled with Chu Yang's devastating words. He was unconvinced and still wanted to persuade Uchiha Madara to break the agreement.
Uchiha Madara remained silent for a long time, only saying, "Go to the clan yourself and see the reactions of the clansmen, then come back and tell me your decision."
So Uchiha Izuna had no choice but to wander the streets alone, and to avoid disturbing the residents, he even specifically used a transformation jutsu.
It was already nearing dusk, and under the setting sun, smoke rose from every household.
Smelling the scent of cooking fires, Uchiha Izuna's nerves, which had been taut from days of war, gradually relaxed.
He heard laughter.
Uchiha Izuna turned his head; a group of children, playing and laughing, ran past him.
The laughter came from the children's play.
But it wasn't just that…
Clansmen walked by Uchiha Izuna from all directions, laughing, chatting about daily life, and intermittently bursting into laughter.
It was like a melodious tune, slowly entering his ears, refreshing his heart and mind.
This was a scene that had not appeared in Uchiha Izuna's memory for a long time. He had originally thought that only by completely defeating the Senju Clan would such a scene reappear in the Uchiha Clan.
However, in reality, after the news of the two great clans ceasing hostilities and forming an alliance spread, the shadow of war that had loomed over people was rapidly fading.
Uchiha Izuna stood still, stunned.
Feeling the bustling and prosperous scene around him, a myriad of emotions welled up in his heart.
He realized that he might have been wrong; if he persisted, his enemies might no longer be the Senju Clan.
But rather, his own clansmen who had longed for peace for so long.
Uchiha Izuna, who had initially opposed the alliance, could only bow his head under the overwhelming will of the people.
He no longer obstructed the alliance between the Uchiha Clan and the Senju Clan.
Not long after, the news of the alliance between the two great clans continued to spread, reaching the entire Ninja World and causing a stir among various forces.
The two great clans set aside their prejudices and worked together, following the ideals of Senju Hashirama and Uchiha Madara, to begin establishing the first Ninja Village in the history of the Ninja World.
But new troubles were approaching…
While Konoha Village was undergoing extensive construction, various clans and ordinary citizens were also busy voting for Konoha Village's First Hokage.
The popular choice was, of course, Senju Hashirama.
But Chu Yang proposed a different idea to Senju Tobirama.
"The Clan Head will definitely vote for Uchiha Madara. Teacher, you might as well do the same and cast your vote for Uchiha Madara," Chu Yang said, smiling at Senju Tobirama like a cunning little fox.
Senju Tobirama immediately became wary, "Kid, do you know what you're saying? What if something goes wrong and Uchiha Madara actually becomes Hokage? The Konoha Village that Big Brother worked so hard to establish will be ruined!"
Chu Yang explained, "Teacher, you must have investigated the Uchiha Clan's internal evaluation of Uchiha Madara. It's safe to say it has hit rock bottom. If the Clan Head hadn't repeatedly emphasized the significance of Uchiha Madara's position in Konoha Village, he probably wouldn't be able to control those clansmen anymore."
"In this situation, how many people would choose him to be the First Hokage? Your vote and the Clan Head's vote are merely a gesture of support in a time of need!"
"Even if you genuinely wanted Uchiha Madara to become the First Hokage, the people below would not agree. The first to object would be those Uchiha clansmen who want Uchiha Madara to step down."
Senju Hashirama wanted to abdicate, but the people below would never agree; they would only firmly keep him in a high position. Isn't that how 'yellow robes added to one's body' comes about?
Senju Tobirama pondered for a moment, then asked, "Is this also part of your plan to win people's hearts?"
Chu Yang chuckled, "We can certainly win over some Uchiha clansmen, accelerate their internal division, and isolate Uchiha Madara. At the same time, we accept him, allowing him to find a sense of belonging with us."
Chu Yang nodded, then whispered, "An Uchiha Madara who is bound by family and friendship, confined to Konoha Village, and works diligently, is much better than an Uchiha Madara who is betrayed by everyone, leaves with hatred, isn't he?"
As if a cold wind blew through, the hairs on Senju Tobirama's body instantly stood on end.
He understood that Chu Yang intended to firmly shackle Uchiha Madara with emotional bonds.
Can this work?
Senju Tobirama couldn't be sure, because Uchiha Madara was an extremely ambitious individual, but there was no doubt that this plan was entirely beneficial to Konoha Village and the Senju Clan.
Even if it didn't achieve the ideal effect on Uchiha Madara in the end, they would still have won big.
Incited by Chu Yang, Senju Tobirama found Senju Hashirama, who was currently troubled by the election, and told him that he wanted to vote for Uchiha Madara.
Upon hearing this, Senju Hashirama looked at his younger brother with the eyes of a stranger, "What's wrong with you? This isn't like your style…"
"First, you released the Uchiha clansmen early, and then you proposed to vote for Madara. What exactly are you trying to do?"
Senju Tobirama's mind flashed with some of Chu Yang's persuasive words. He unnaturally tugged at the corner of his mouth, forcing out a smile that wasn't quite a smile, and said, "I want to use this to mend the rift with the Uchiha Clan."
"Although the Uchiha Clan has surrendered, their strength still remains. They are the strongest clan after the Senju Clan. If the Uchiha Clan cannot integrate into Konoha Village, it will cause great trouble for the Village in the future."
"Therefore, I want to quickly repair our relationship with them and find ways to help them integrate into the Village."
After saying all this, Senju Tobirama himself was almost moved, let alone Senju Hashirama. He had been working hard for this, but not everyone could understand him.
What power could compare to the support of one's family?
"Tobirama, I'm very happy that you think this way. Let's work hard together!" Senju Hashirama cheerfully patted his younger brother's shoulder, and his mental fatigue vanished.
The two brothers didn't know…
Actually, at that moment, someone outside the room had just finished listening to their conversation.
The person who arrived was Uchiha Madara. He had originally come to find Senju Hashirama about the selection of the First Hokage, but "accidentally" overheard their conversation.
Uchiha Madara never expected that Senju Tobirama, who had always been hostile to the Uchiha Clan, would actually be willing to do such a thing for them.
As for Senju Tobirama mentioning that the Uchiha Clan might cause trouble for Konoha in the future.
Regarding this, Uchiha Madara, who had been isolated by his own clansmen, suddenly felt that he could understand Senju Tobirama's thoughts.
Certain characteristics hidden within the Uchiha Clan cannot be eradicated and will grow wildly during specific periods.
For example, betrayal.
Deeply shaken, Uchiha Madara returned home and, without hesitation, told his younger brother, Uchiha Izuna, about the matter.
The latter was equally shocked.
Connecting it to Senju Tobirama's change in attitude earlier, he was filled with mixed emotions for a moment.
The next day, in the presence of other clans, the Senju brothers and the Uchiha brothers did something that left everyone dumbfounded.
They each cast their votes for the other party!
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Chapter 19: Clearly Arranged
Absurd!
Utterly absurd!
The atmosphere at the voting site was eerily unsettling, with representatives from various clans remaining silent, quietly watching the four brothers standing together.
The scene was nothing short of surreal.
Even Chu Yang got goosebumps, fearing that his impulsive plan might backfire.
But thankfully, the development of events did not deviate from the trajectory of fate, only a slight shift.
Apart from Senju Hashirama and Senju Tobirama, only a portion of people cast their votes for Uchiha Madara.
Those people were all pre-arranged by Senju Tobirama.
Everything was within the plan.
Uchiha Madara was a little disappointed with the result. He knew that his popularity among the Konoha Village residents couldn't compare to Senju Hashirama's, but he never expected the disparity to be so vast.
However, he ultimately chose to accept it calmly, and even Uchiha Izuna had no objections.
"Madara…" Senju Hashirama looked at his friend with deep apology.
He seemed to feel sorry for becoming Hokage.
Feeling Senju Hashirama's genuine gaze, Uchiha Madara sighed and said, "Hashirama, this is everyone's choice, including mine. You don't need to feel guilty."
"I chose you because I believe you can achieve our ideals."
With the conversation reaching this point, Senju Hashirama no longer declined. Gratefully, he accepted the entrustment from his friend and, surrounded by the crowd, announced himself as the First Hokage of Konoha Village.
While various clan representatives and citizens came forward to congratulate him, Uchiha Izuna slowly walked beside Senju Tobirama, standing shoulder to shoulder with him.
"I can understand now why Big Brother can be good friends with him," Uchiha Izuna said sincerely, "He… Hokage-sama truly has a special charisma. I hope Konoha Village will become better and better under his leadership."
Senju Tobirama nodded, "My elder brother will not disappoint anyone, you can rest assured."
Suddenly, Uchiha Izuna made a move that caught Senju Tobirama completely off guard.