"Since the Uchiha have joined Konoha, they are ninjas of the village. How are you fulfilling your duties as Hokage?"
"Even if you are my brother, for doing such things, I must make you pay the price!"
Senju Tobirama listened numbly to the criticisms from Senju Hashirama and Uzumaki Mito.
He finally understood why his reputation was so terrible...
It was fundamentally wrong from the start!
Senju Hashirama and Uzumaki Mito, it seems, were his original detractors...
After hearing the rebuke from the first generation couple, other Konoha ninjas, especially the Uchiha Clan ninjas, felt a bit comforted inside.
It must be the old generation of Will of Fire inheritors, not even shielding their own brother and brother-in-law!
Sarutobi Hiruzen kept a tight face, trying hard to prevent the corners of his mouth from rising.
You see, even if Senju Tobirama was misunderstood, I'm not the only one who thought so!
Mito and Lord Hashirama think the same...
After Senju Tobirama recounted his story with Aomi, Sarutobi Hiruzen, Tsunade, and others believed half of it. When it was suggested to let the Nine-tails verify if Aomi's body held the Six Paths Sage, it was only a step away from confirmation.
But then, the words of Senju Hashirama and Uzumaki Mito upon awakening...
Made everyone somewhat unable to hold it together and dissipated much of the awkwardness felt towards Senju Tobirama.
Don't say we misunderstood you!
Your brother and sister-in-law think the same, so it must be your own poor reputation to blame!
Senju Tobirama glared at Sarutobi Hiruzen, whose mouth seemed to suppress laughter, and said coldly to him, "If you really can't hold it in, go ahead and laugh..."
The words "beloved disciple".
Poured over Sarutobi Hiruzen's head like a bucket of cold water...
Ever since Sarutobi Hiruzen brought back Uzumaki Mito and Senju Hashirama, he knew Senju Tobirama had been misunderstood.
For if he had truly done wrong by Aomi, disregarding all logic, Senju Tobirama would never wish to see Senju Hashirama...
To Sarutobi Hiruzen, who understands both Senju Tobirama and Senju Hashirama, this was the most fundamental proof!
Even though he had a safety net...
His teacher seemed not ready to let him off!
Sarutobi Hiruzen trembled, hastily pulling back the ready-to-act Senju Hashirama and Uzumaki Mito, hurriedly explaining:
"Lord Hashirama! Lady Mito! We have some misunderstandings with our master, and reviving you was also the master's idea, to focus our strength against the Six Paths Sage and rescue Aomi. Please remain calm!"
Senju Tobirama crossed his arms, looking indifferently at the sweat-drenched Sarutobi Hiruzen.
What a monkey!
He just called his name moments ago, swinging the Adamantine Staff and Five Release Bullet all at his face, even using the Dead Demon Consuming Seal...
Yet now calling him master again?
"Beloved disciple, wait and see..." thought Senju Tobirama to himself.
Senju Hashirama turned back in confusion, How did this become about the Six Paths Sage?
Is the Ninja World this crazy now...
After decades of death, has Konoha Village developed to the point of confronting the Six Paths Sage?
On the other side, Uzumaki Mito maintained a skeptical attitude, holding the chains of the Adamantine Seal.
Until Kushina arrived, everyone gathered around to begin the final verification.
When Kushina arrived, looking at the resurrected Senju Hashirama, Uzumaki Mito, and the Mangekyo Sharingan-wielding Senju Tobirama, she was completely bewildered...
What on earth is going on!
Kushina glared angrily at Senju Tobirama, "You call yourself the Second Hokage, how could you do such a thing!"
Senju Tobirama took a deep breath...
Maybe, he really needed to reflect on why every Konoha ninja who came over today had something bad to say to him.
Yes, he indeed had the appearance of Aomi's eye power, which looked somewhat strange.
But why doesn't anyone choose to believe first and question later because he was once the Second Hokage with prestige and reputation?
They all skipped the belief phase and jumped straight to questioning!
Senju Tobirama was truly struggling to hold on, feeling somewhat like the "innately evil old Senju ghost" condemned by all...
"Kushina, can you let the Nine-tails within you speak?"
Sarutobi Hiruzen calmed the flaring Kushina, controlling the situation, attempting to restore a bit of face for Senju Tobirama. "Hashirama, Mito, and Lord Tobirama have things they want to ask it..."
The Nine-tails within Kushina wanted to say—"No response, scram!"
But looking at Uzumaki Mito, who had suppressed it flawlessly for almost forty years, Senju Hashirama who couldn't be defeated even when teamed up with Uchiha Madara, and Senju Tobirama with that similar Mangekyo Sharingan to Aomi's...
The Nine-tails, through Kushina's vision, looked around once more.
This was concerning; it saw Shisui and Uchiha Hachida's two pairs of Mangekyo Sharingan...
Tired, truly tired!
This Konoha makes it impossible for a fox to stay, even if Kushina tore the seal open for it to escape, the Nine-tails wouldn't move...
This village, these ninjas are too dangerous!
"Nine-tails, you have met Aomi, did you sense any chakra or aura similar to the Six Paths Sage within him?" Senju Tobirama stepped in front of Kushina, looking her directly in the eyes with his Mangekyo Sharingan, asking coldly.
"Tobirama, step aside..."
Uzumaki Mito approached Kushina, raising her finger, sensing the chakra between Kushina and the Nine-tails...
It seemed fine, not affected by the Mangekyo's hypnotic power.