The capture of the Two-Tails was exceptionally smooth, basically as Uchiha Makoto had predicted.
This operation only needed to be completed in three steps—find the Two-Tails, capture the Two-Tails, and seal the Two-Tails.
Simple, plain, and unadorned.
After the Tailed Beast capture operation ended...
Considering the late hour.
If they wanted to return to their respective ninja villages, even if they traveled through the night, it would still take several days. So, the group came to a hotel on the border of the Land of Fire to rest.
In the hotel...
"Prepare dinner for four."
"Oh, and... bring us one of each of the local specialties!"
Uchiha Makoto, Senju Hashirama, Uchiha Madara, and Senju Tobirama were clearly dressed as ninjas. Ordinary people had always been afraid to provoke ninjas.
So as soon as the owner heard the request, he immediately went to prepare.
During the wait.
Senju Hashirama started chatting with Uchiha Makoto about the changes in Akatsuki Village.
To this day, he had never been to Akatsuki Village once.
And after his younger brother Tobirama went to Akatsuki Village, he was like a changed person, writing a "very strange" development strategy for Konoha overnight.
And even though Senju Hashirama was a figurehead, he was, after all, the leader of the village.
He could still understand the general outline of a ninja village's normal development.
But this time, the development strategy for Konoha that Senju Tobirama presented.
Involved very little about ninjas.
It was more focused on economics, production, and even politics... these things were completely unrelated to ninjas.
The so-called orthodox ninjas.
They don't need to "think" about economics, politics, or engage in production activities. They just need to train hard day after day, and then do their best to complete the missions assigned by the Daimyo and nobles, earning a "meager" amount of money to get by, ultimately becoming useful, cheap "tools" that won't be too heartbreaking to discard... and even know how to see a doctor themselves.
When ordinary people treat their domestic animals, they still need to be careful about their feed, and the harm of various parasites and infectious diseases, to prevent the animals from getting sick... but ninjas... this is very cruel~ but this is the value of a ninja.
It's beautifully called—the Ninja Way!
So Senju Hashirama also didn't know why his younger brother had shifted the village's focus to areas that ninjas "shouldn't" care about.
Senju Hashirama trusted his younger brother, so he didn't raise any objections.
But for something completely unfamiliar, even Senju Hashirama was curious.
The Uchiha Makoto before him clearly knew something, and could even be said to be the "root of the problem."
"I just think that the way ninjas have lived in the past is wrong."
"A thousand years ago, the Sage of Six Paths created Ninshu and spread chakra throughout this land. He hoped that chakra could become a ladder for people to communicate with their hearts, allowing the people of the ninja world to understand and help each other, to build an ideal world of great harmony... but later... ninjutsu appeared, ninjas appeared... gradually, ninjas strayed from their original intention, using ninjutsu to kill each other in order to complete missions... and it hasn't stopped to this day."
"Even the establishment of ninja villages has not changed this reality... so... in that case, we might as well think about the current situation of the ninja world from a sociological and economic perspective... please look at this data, and the analysis of professionals..."
Uchiha Makoto was very happy to clear up Senju Hashirama's confusion.
He talked about the changes in Akatsuki Village over the years, and at the same time, he also popularized simple knowledge such as productivity and production relations.
The most important thing to change the ninja world is to let ninjas master the means of production and change the relations of production—if you can make a lot of money without killing or robbing, which ninja would be willing to risk their neck to kill people!
Of course, this is not in line with the rules of the ninja world.
Senju Hashirama wanted to refute, but he was defeated by Uchiha Makoto's professional formulas, data, and various practical cases.
Even so, Uchiha Makoto was holding back, not saying anything too outrageous.
After all, if he dared to shout slogans like "Heaven's punishment on the Daimyo."
Senju Hashirama's fist would probably come in the next second.
So after Uchiha Makoto defeated Senju Hashirama in the debate, he began to talk about how ninjas should be, and what the future of the ninja world should look like.
"Although I can't quite understand what you're saying, but when I think about it seriously... it seems to make some sense."
"Ah~ if the future of the ninja world could be like you said, how wonderful that would be."
"Ninjas no longer killing each other..."
Senju Hashirama couldn't help but sigh.
He hadn't had many years of schooling, and had spent most of his life fighting in wars.
A person like this~ is particularly easy to be "deceived" by intellectuals.
Unconsciously, Senju Hashirama was drawn into Uchiha Makoto's narrative from a ninja's standpoint.
Uchiha Makoto's subtext was actually very obvious: to let ninjas get involved in production, influence the economy, meddle in politics, build a discourse power from a ninja's narrative, and grasp the power of the ninja world.
But in that case... what's the use of the Daimyo and nobles?
The two sides are natural enemies!
Uchiha Madara felt that these words sounded a bit familiar. As he listened, his thoughts drifted away, and he became immersed in his own world—the Eye of the Moon Plan, how should I bring it up with Hashirama?
Senju Tobirama didn't say anything on the side, just stared coldly at Uchiha Makoto—Poor big brother, you still don't know what Uchiha Makoto really wants to do. If you really implement all of Uchiha Makoto's policies, you'll be the number one opposition party.
Uchiha Makoto noticed Senju Tobirama's gaze, grinned at him, and then said:
"Tobirama, do you think I'm wrong? Otherwise, you wouldn't be in Konoha... you'll support me in the future, right?"
"I support my big brother."
"Tch~"
Uchiha Makoto rolled his eyes and continued to chat with Senju Hashirama about some interesting things in Akatsuki Village.
It had to be said...
When the two sides could maintain a general consensus, Senju Hashirama was really very easy to talk to.
Even if he didn't understand, he wouldn't refute Uchiha Makoto. Instead, he would encourage Uchiha Makoto to work hard and be bold as a senior.
—Senju Hashirama, you were the one who encouraged me to do this!
After chatting for a while.
The owner brought over dinner for the four of them. They ate and chatted idly.
Suddenly... Uchiha Makoto heard the sound of a jar clattering.
The Two-Tails kitty opened its eyes wearily.
It felt like it had had a very long nightmare...
The lifespan of a Tailed Beast is very long.
If there are no accidents, the life of a Tailed Beast can even be described as eternal.
The Two-Tails kitty had already lived for several thousand years, but in these thousands of years, it had never experienced the horror of the nightmare.
—Two men like demons, their combined power even made it suspect it had seen the Sage of Six Paths. The two of them controlled an invincible giant, torturing it with various cruel methods, and while torturing it, they shouted "Two-Tails, your power is too great. I'm sorry, but I cannot let you act as you please!"
Is this really reasonable?
It's definitely not reasonable!
So... it must be a dream~ meow!
The Two-Tails kitty thought to itself, and suddenly found itself in a pitch-black darkness.
So it began to struggle, and with great effort, it opened the lid of the teapot and poked its cat head out. Then it was almost scared to the point of fainting again, and immediately curled back into the jar—why are those two terrifying men still here!
"Hey, cat, you're awake."
Uchiha Makoto had a smile on his lips. He greeted the Two-Tails, and in his heart, he marveled at the life force of the Tailed Beasts.
Truly worthy of being a Tailed Beast originating from the Ten-Tails and enlightened by the Sage of Six Paths. After being hit with several big moves by Uchiha Madara and Senju Hashirama, it had only been unconscious for half a day.
Uchiha Makoto had thought that the Two-Tails would be unconscious for at least a few days before waking up.
"Two-Tails, why isn't it coming out again?"
"Lord Hashirama, could it be that you were too heavy-handed this afternoon?"
"Let me take a look."
Senju Hashirama lifted the lid of the teapot. The Two-Tails kitty was curled up in a corner of the tea jar, doubting its life. The light from above made it involuntarily raise its head, and then it saw Senju Hashirama's face again.
"Hah~"
Because of the sealing technique.
The Two-Tails' body was the size of a house cat, and it did indeed act like a cornered cat, its ears drooping, and it subconsciously showed its claws.
"It's the round-headed old man!"
"???"
"Anyway, Lord Hashirama, the Two-Tails is very afraid of you right now. You'd better not reach out for now."
"Indeed... I was a bit too forceful this afternoon. But this little thing is really more durable than I thought."
Senju Hashirama sighed.
But the words he spoke were too cold... The Two-Tails is more than just durable. Uchiha Makoto didn't even think he could withstand that combo.
"I think there's something we should discuss clearly."
"About the future arrangements for the Two-Tails."
Senju Tobirama's voice suddenly rang out, raising a very sharp question—how to deal with the Two-Tails.
Although the Two-Tails had performed very poorly in front of Senju Hashirama and Uchiha Madara, as powerless as an ordinary house cat, but... were Uchiha Madara and Senju Hashirama ordinary people?
For ordinary ninjas, the Two-Tails was still a terrifying Tailed Beast, capable of easily killing a large number of Jonin, Chunin, and Genin.
Even ninjas at the Kage level needed to be careful when facing a Tailed Beast.
Such a powerful force must be carefully sealed in Konoha. If it is left outside, it can easily be used by people with ill intentions—that's right, he was referring to Uchiha Makoto.
"I think the Two-Tails should be temporarily stored in Konoha."
Senju Tobirama said to himself. Senju Hashirama and Uchiha Madara didn't care about this at all—it's just a cat, it doesn't matter where it's kept.
But Uchiha Makoto...
Of course he didn't agree!
Regarding the arrangement of the Tailed Beasts, Uchiha Makoto had already had his own little plan for a long time.
No matter what, he had to get two Tailed Beasts.
The best would be the Seven-Tails/Eight-Tails, and the Two-Tails/Three-Tails, any two of them.
As an Uchiha, he still liked cats... that Three-Tails turtle, let's leave it to someone who is fated to have it.
"Ahem... Tobirama, I have an objection."
"Uchiha Makoto, Konoha did all the work in capturing the Two-Tails. In terms of merit, you were just watching from the sidelines."
"Both in terms of reason and sentiment, and from the perspective of strength and safety, the Tailed Beast should be temporarily kept by Konoha."
Senju Tobirama's brow furrowed, and he immediately spoke up.
And he was righteous and eloquent—in the capture of the Two-Tails, Konoha did all the work from beginning to end. You, Uchiha Makoto, were just a bystander. What right do you have to point fingers here?
After this rebuttal.
Uchiha Makoto was a little choked up.
The situation was indeed so...
Konoha did all the work throughout the entire process. Even Uchiha Madara was a Konoha ninja... At this time, for Akatsuki Village to take away the Two-Tails, without a justifiable reason, it would be very difficult!
Seeing that Uchiha Makoto was speechless for a moment.
Senju Tobirama couldn't help but feel a secret delight in his heart.
So satisfying!!
So satisfying.
This was the first time he had spoken so righteously and loudly in front of Uchiha Makoto.
This is a good start!
From now on... I'll make it so that Uchiha Makoto can never speak loudly in front of me again!
But Uchiha Makoto did not give up just like that.
After a little thought, he came up with a good excuse.
"That being said... but the Tailed Beasts are also intelligent life forms. Why not let it make its own decision?"
"What?"
"We seal the Tailed Beasts to use their power. If we let them make their own decisions, why would we catch them?"
"Hey... Tobirama, don't say anything that's not conducive to Tailed Beast unity!"
"We do want to use the Tailed Beasts' power, but the Tailed Beasts may not be unwilling to cooperate with us... Why not talk to them..."
"Tailed Beasts and humans should learn to understand and help each other."
"....."
The two of them began to argue about this.
Senju Tobirama felt that Uchiha Makoto was extremely hypocritical.
It was clearly he who was the first to propose using the Tailed Beasts' power, but now that he had caught the first one, in order to get the Two-Tails, he shamelessly said such things.
Uchiha Makoto, if I lock you in a sealing jar and deprive you of your freedom... how would you feel?
Tailed Beasts and humans understanding and helping each other?
It's like wanting to be a whore and still wanting a monument to your chastity!
Disgusting, disgusting!
But Uchiha Makoto didn't care at all.
Your position determines your perspective... for him to be able to say these things without blushing or his heart skipping a beat, this is a kind of cultivation.
...........
And all the commotion outside, the Two-Tails kitty in the tea jar had heard most of it.
These four people outside were fighting over its ownership.
Those two terrifying demons from this afternoon were all Konoha ninjas!
And that ninja named Senju Tobirama was also a Konoha ninja.
The three of them were a gang!
They were all bad guys!
And they wanted to take it back to Konoha!
Although the Two-Tails kitty didn't know what kind of place Konoha was, but judging from its miserable experience this afternoon—Konoha is a den of demons, a place it absolutely cannot go!
And that ninja named Uchiha Makoto.
"The Tailed Beasts are also intelligent life forms..."
"Tailed Beasts and humans should learn to understand and help each other..."
"Isn't this what the old Sage of Six Paths... what he always told us back then... that the Tailed Beasts should live in peace with humans."
Hmm... Uchiha Makoto, it seems he's a good person!
He is a loyal and honest person.
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