Now the Uchiha clan was mixed up with the high-level officials of the Land of Fire, and the Uchiha clan had tasted the sweetness in it.
Moreover, the Uchiha clan's letter this time also concealed the existence of the high-level officials of the Land of Fire from Uchiha Makoto.... This made Uchiha Makoto sense danger in advance.
Today, for the sake of family interests, the Uchiha clan could hide intelligence from Uchiha Makoto. Tomorrow, for the sake of family interests, the Uchiha clan could stand in Uchiha Makoto's way.
—Loyalty not absolute is absolutely not loyalty.
Although Uchiha Makoto could understand their thinking, understanding was one thing, but he absolutely could not accept such a thing.
According to Uchiha Makoto's plan, he would definitely swallow the entire ninja world and ninja villages in the end. In the future, if the Akatsuki Ninja Village wanted to do something to those vermin in the Land of Fire, once the Uchiha clan stepped in to obstruct... Uchiha Makoto would be somewhat tied up.
He couldn't let the Akatsuki Ninja Village ninjas and his family members fight each other, could he?
This was the worst-case scenario.
If there was a choice, Uchiha Makoto would definitely do his best to avoid this situation.
... It's not too late!
The Uchiha clan must be made to recognize the facts. Only their beloved Lord Kōkage is the most trustworthy and reliable person. Those vermin of the Land of Fire will retreat proactively when encountering a little hardship..... As for where the hardship comes from, that's not important!
However, this time Uchiha Makoto actually couldn't personally cut off the connection between them.
The best way was to let Senju Tobirama, this naturally evil old Senju demon, come forward to be the bad guy. He would create the hardship, and no one would suspect Uchiha Makoto.
And Uchiha Makoto was now thoughtfully providing intelligence and convenience to Senju Tobirama, forcing him to make a choice.
—The vermin of the Land of Fire have already bullied you, Senju Tobirama, directly on your head. Can you still endure silently? Hurry up and give them two slaps to teach them a lesson?
Senju Tobirama was silent.
Although he was a stubborn traditional ninja unwilling to subvert the Land of Fire system.... The Land of Fire needed a Daimyo, needed nobles!
But he was not pedantic.
Now that group of vermin in the Land of Fire and the Uchiha clan were about to drive him out of the Hokage's office.... Even a clay figurine has three points of anger!
To protect his position as the Shadow Hokage in Konoha, to keep his shadow in the Hokage's office, Senju Tobirama would kill!
It's just that killing was a very simple matter for Senju Tobirama. A movement of his finger could kill all those high-ranking vermin.
What really troubled Senju Tobirama now was—how to accurately grasp the timing and degree.
After all, killing is just a means, not an end. It must serve as a deterrent, but not cause too much trouble because of the killing.
Senju Tobirama was not like Uchiha Makoto. Uchiha Makoto was the First Kōkage of the Akatsuki Ninja Village. There was no one above him in the Akatsuki Ninja Village, and he could truly say one thing and mean it.
Over the years, he had repeatedly purged the opposition in the village and maintained the basic foundation of the Akatsuki Ninja Village. Now he wanted to do some rebellious things. Even if the high-level officials of the Land of Fire were furious and wanted to fall out with the Akatsuki Ninja Village, nothing would happen to Uchiha Makoto himself.
—If the Kōkage is not defeated, how can he be called a war criminal!
But the situation Senju Tobirama faced was quite complicated.
Senju Tobirama's purpose was to kill one or two big shots of the Land of Fire to deter the high-level officials of the Land of Fire, just like when Uchiha Makoto wiped out the entire family of a high noble from a prestigious house. The big shots of the Land of Fire almost all knew it was Uchiha Makoto who did it, but there was no explicit evidence pointing to Uchiha Makoto.
Konoha also played dumb in that incident and didn't deal with the Akatsuki Ninja Village according to their wishes at all.
It could be said that Uchiha Makoto almost blatantly killed people in front of the Daimyo and high nobles of the Land of Fire, giving them a slap in the face.
And this group of people could only swallow their anger and silently grit their teeth as if nothing had happened.
But Senju Tobirama couldn't do such a thing.
There was a First Hokage above his head. If there was any major suspicion on Senju Tobirama, once things got big, that guy Senju Hashirama would definitely do everything to investigate the matter thoroughly and return a "clean slate" to his brother.
But can such a thing be weighed?
And now the high-level officials of the Land of Fire were colluding with the Uchiha clan.
If Senju Tobirama acted against the high-level officials of the Land of Fire without authorization, the Uchiha clan would definitely not sit idly by.
Ninjas have a principle, that is, they cannot collect intelligence under the premise of a preset conclusion. Simply put, they cannot shoot the arrow first and then draw the target.
As long as the Uchiha clan was willing to make an effort, there would naturally be enough evidence pointing to Senju Tobirama. As for whether everyone believed it, that was another matter.
At that time, things would really get out of control.
The Daimyo of the Land of Fire would be furious, the Uchiha clan would fan the flames, and Senju Hashirama would helplessly place righteousness above family loyalty... A set of smooth combos. If Senju Tobirama didn't handle it well, he definitely wouldn't lose his life, but he would probably have to say goodbye to the position of Hokage completely.
—According to regulations, the Hokage must be recognized by the Daimyo of the Land of Fire to be considered the true Hokage of Konoha.
"Difficult to handle."
"If it were a few years ago, maybe I could still do such a thing."
"But now, wanting to deter the high-level officials of the Land of Fire with thunderous means like Uchiha Makoto... will probably invite disaster."
"The Uchiha clan will definitely not let go of this opportunity...."
"Unless... someone helps me."
Senju Tobirama thought carefully.
A few years ago, when his word was law in Konoha and he suppressed the Uchiha clan so they couldn't lift their heads, he could still deter the high-level officials of the Land of Fire with thunderous means like Uchiha Makoto. But now he no longer had the power of the "Shadow Hokage Nine Thousand Years, one pillar holding up the sky of Konoha."
Now, with the gifts from Uchiha Makoto and the help of the high-level officials of the Land of Fire, the forces gathered by the Uchiha clan in Konoha could almost evenly match him, and even slightly gain the upper hand now.
Forcibly imitating Uchiha Makoto would only be a clumsy imitation, ultimately inviting disaster.
Unless someone was willing to help him.
Then... Senju Tobirama looked up at Uchiha Makoto. He knew Uchiha Makoto's thoughts; obviously, he was waiting here for him to speak and beg.
And Uchiha Makoto smiled at Senju Tobirama, neither hurried nor slow, holding his bowl and happily drinking millet porridge.
"Do I have to beg Uchiha Makoto, this naturally evil Uchiha brat, again?"
"Clearly, after returning from the Akatsuki Ninja Village last time, I swore... never to let Uchiha Makoto speak loudly in front of me again!"
"How long has it been..."
"So unwilling."
"What if... this is also a pit dug by Uchiha Makoto? If he colluded with the Uchiha clan and wanted to set a trap within a trap for me while I was forced into a disadvantage and at a loss..... Once I cooperate with Uchiha Makoto, this is an excellent opportunity to completely send me into eternal damnation."
"It's not impossible, and the possibility is not small."
Senju Tobirama immediately fell into extreme conflict.
He really didn't want to repeat the same mistakes and beg Uchiha Makoto for forgiveness humbly again.
He had never forgotten the humiliation he suffered in the Akatsuki Ninja Village that day!
Of course, if he could suppress the Uchiha clan again... enduring humiliation for a future revenge was actually not impossible. Losing face once, losing it a second time was no big deal.
Senju Tobirama's bottom line had really become much lower than before under Uchiha Makoto's day-after-day training.
But... the most crucial thing was.
Senju Tobirama was even more afraid that all this was a conspiracy between Uchiha Makoto and the Uchiha clan, deliberately revealing intelligence to gain his trust, and then digging a super big pit waiting for him to jump in.
What if he planned and executed the assassination of the high-level officials of the Land of Fire with Uchiha Makoto one moment, and the next moment Uchiha Makoto sold him out?
Wouldn't he become a clown?
Uchiha Makoto was not a good person; he could definitely do such a thing.
Assassinating high-level officials of the Land of Fire, what a big crime!
Once this matter was confirmed, even his brother wouldn't cover for him.
At that time, he would really be stuck in the pit and never climb out again!
Senju Tobirama hesitated for a long time, both for the sake of face and fear of being deceived again, and never opened his mouth to Uchiha Makoto.
Soon.
Uchiha Makoto finished drinking a bowl of millet porridge, but Senju Tobirama still hadn't made up his mind, which made Uchiha Makoto a little impatient.
"Haven't made a decision yet?"
"If you have any ideas, just say them directly, and I'll help you advise."
"Uhm... Uchiha Makoto... although the intelligence you provided is very valuable, I still can't completely trust you."
"Still the same question, why exactly do you want to help me?"
"Just because the Uchiha clan colluded with the high-level officials of the Land of Fire, intending to stir up internal strife in Konoha?"
"But you know, as long as my brother is here, it's hard for Konoha to be in chaos.... And the actions of the high-level officials of the Land of Fire do not affect your purpose all along. Don't you always hope to support the Uchiha clan forces in Konoha and drive me out of the Hokage's office..."
Senju Tobirama said.
The intelligence Uchiha Makoto gave him was indeed valuable and could reverse his unfavorable situation in Konoha in a short time, but Senju Tobirama still couldn't figure out Uchiha Makoto's motive for helping him so much.
As long as Senju Hashirama was there, it would be hard for Konoha to be in chaos, and the actions of the high-level officials of the Land of Fire did not conflict with Uchiha Makoto's purpose at all. The Uchiha clan getting assistance from the high-level officials of the Land of Fire and growing stronger in Konoha, Uchiha Makoto should be extremely happy to see this situation.
—Uchiha Makoto's current move looked too much like baiting a hook.
"Tch~ After saying so much, Senju Tobirama, you still don't trust me!"
"Nonsense, you've pitted me so many times before, although I also bear some responsibility..... But Uchiha Makoto, do you really think a few words can make me trust you!"
"Alright, anyway, telling you some things actually won't affect the overall situation, but instead let us reach a consensus in some aspects..... Your status in Konoha is quite important to me. If you are really beaten down, it will be much more trouble for me."
Uchiha Makoto thought for a while.
Considering the purpose of his trip this time, and the importance of Senju Tobirama in Konoha..... Once he was brought down by the joint efforts of the Uchiha clan and the high-level officials of the Land of Fire, letting the Uchiha clan master the core power in Konoha, things would be even more troublesome then.
The Akatsuki Ninja Village needed the Uchiha clan to always act as the mole of the Akatsuki Ninja Village in Konoha.
Suppressing the Uchiha clan, this matter still had to be done by Senju Tobirama.
So, now both sides should be a little more frank.
"Senju Tobirama, I ask you, do you think the Uchiha clan producing a Second Hokage is a good thing or a bad thing for me, for my Akatsuki Ninja Village?"
"That goes without saying. You have always supported the Uchiha clan. Now that I am so miserable in Konoha, isn't it all because of you in the final analysis.... I'm afraid you wish the Hokage of Konoha would always come from your Uchiha clan. In this way, no one can stop your ambition!"
Senju Tobirama said without thinking.
The move of the high-level officials of the Land of Fire this time was at most fueling the flames.
The Uchiha clan could develop and grow under his nose all because of Uchiha Makoto!
If it weren't for Uchiha Makoto supporting the Uchiha clan all these years.... that mob would only be trampled under his feet for the rest of their lives!
"Tch... Senju Tobirama, then you look down on me a little too much. If I really fully supported the Uchiha clan, the status of the Uchiha clan in Konoha would definitely not be like this now. You would have been driven out of the Hokage's office by me long ago."
"What, looking at your expression, you don't believe it?"
"Just to give an example, the agricultural cooperation matter.... You don't think that just by submitting to me and listening to a few harsh words from me, the matter could be solved so easily, right?"
"If I had held on to it and publicized this matter widely, and then let the Uchiha clan negotiate this matter.... Think carefully, my attacks on you have always stopped at a certain point."
"So.... even supporting a Hokage for the Uchiha clan, I can do it!"
Uchiha Makoto's tone was quite disdainful.
Just based on the many black materials Senju Tobirama left in front of the Akatsuki Ninja Village over the years, it was enough to make him move out of the Hokage's office. And as long as the Uchiha clan touched the core power of Konoha, and Uchiha Makoto provided them with support, it would be almost impossible for Senju Tobirama to turn over.
Based on this, it wouldn't be difficult to bring out a Hokage.
Anyway, Senju Hashirama also hoped that a Hokage could emerge from the Uchiha clan. This person would best be Uchiha Madara, but if not.... the problem wasn't big.
"????"
"What do you mean..."
Senju Tobirama recalled the past...
He suddenly realized that Uchiha Makoto seemed to have never really driven him to extinction.
And.... the devil is in the details.
What of Konoha's affairs? Just for Uchiha's private schemes!
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