UK:GSW Chapter 310: The Ideological Clash Between Minato Namikaze and Tobirama Senju
"This is the change Uchiha Kei brought to the village? What a joke! Is this going to destroy the Leaf?"
Tobirama Senju frowned deeply. Because he had the appearance of a white‑haired, red‑eyed beauty, his frowning expression was instead quite pleasing to the eye, causing many people on the road to look sideways, and some even came forward, preparing to help this troubled and worried young lady.
However, because he was in a bad mood, Tobirama Senju resumed "her" unique cool demeanor. The aura he emitted caused those who wanted to approach to stop in their tracks, and while frightened inside they didn't dare come near.
Tobirama Senju also noticed the attention caused by his mood, so he immediately withdrew his aura and continued to walk around the Leaf, observing everything with his own eyes.
There were many people; the changes were huge; the whole village's vitality was full of energy, making Tobirama Senju think of the scenes when the Leaf was just established and the whole village enthusiastically built it.
After seeing so much, Tobirama Senju had to admit that, from the point of view of livelihood and economy, the current Leaf was very good. In fact one could say that in all aspects it was doing very well; it was a scene his big brother Hashirama Senju dreamed of.
However, was such a scene really suitable for the Leaf? If the Leaf continued to develop like this, could it still exist as a ninja village?
Tobirama Senju never believed in human nature, and he knew very well that such prosperity would inevitably corrode the will of the people of the Leaf, reducing their fighting spirit, and their combat power would therefore decline rapidly.
Therefore he was very resistant to such development, feeling that the Leaf was walking down the wrong road.
But if he could think of these things, why couldn't the current leaders of the Leaf think of them?
It should be known that he already knew that the great power of the current Leaf had actually been handed over to Tsunade, and Minato Namikaze also assisted as Hokage and grasped the big authority.
These two both enter the "Genjutsu world," both have used the learning space, and their vision and wisdom are far beyond people of the outside world. Yet they deliberately let the Leaf develop like this. Why?
For a time, thinking of this, Tobirama Senju fell into deep thought. He pondered the reasons Minato Namikaze and Tsunade did this, and as he thought, he realized there must be something he hadn't thought of.
After thinking for a while, Tobirama Senju whispered, "It seems that my learning is not enough; I still need more study. At least I need to understand the reasons why the Leaf is developing like this."
While muttering this, Tobirama Senju also suppressed his dislike of the current Leaf and regained the demeanor he had when he had just come out of the learning space.
And he immediately went back to find Uchiha Kei.
Seeing him, Uchiha Kei smiled and asked Tobirama Senju, who was now a white‑haired, red‑eyed beauty, "Now that you've seen the current Leaf, what do you think?"
Tobirama Senju was silent for a while, then said, "It doesn't conform to my definition and understanding of a 'ninja village,' it even makes me feel like we're digging our own grave. But, after all, I don't understand this era, and I don't understand the current situation of the Leaf."
"Since this is the development you are pushing for, it proves there must be a rationale for it. So I plan to understand the relevant information before drawing conclusions; for now I will only be an observer."
Hearing this, Uchiha Kei raised his eyebrows slightly and said nothing more. In his heart, he was very satisfied with Tobirama Senju's reaction, because compared with just after his revival, the current shinobi forbidden‑jutsu master was truly much calmer.
After all, the old Tobirama Senju would start fighting at the slightest disagreement, but now, even though he had seen many things he couldn't bear, he chose to be calm and to understand the situation before judging. One could only say that studying really is useful; it truly cultivates the mind.
Then, Uchiha Kei did not explain much. He directly used WeChat to notify Minato Namikaze, asking him to take Tobirama Senju to Roran.
Tobirama Senju didn't say much about it either, because he knew this was Uchiha Kei giving him the opportunity to question. Apparently, regarding why the Leaf was developing this way, Minato Namikaze, as an assistant to the Hokage, holding great power and being clear about various data, was better suited to discuss these with Tobirama Senju.
When the two met, Minato Namikaze was stunned for a moment by Tobirama Senju's white‑haired, red‑eyed beauty appearance. But because Uchiha Kei had done so many playful things, he quickly calmed down.
After all, before Tobirama Senju, the Nine‑Tails had been feminized, and Tobirama Senju and Nawaki had both failed to keep their little brothers. Now it was just another Second Hokage.
In fact, such developments were normal operations for Uchiha Kei, not worth being too surprised about.
So Minato Namikaze quickly showed his sunny smile and respectfully greeted Tobirama Senju. With no gender‑swapping shame, Tobirama Senju nodded in response, and then, using the Flying Thunder God Technique, Minato Namikaze took Tobirama Senju and teleported to Roran.
This surprised Tobirama Senju.
Because for such long‑distance teleportation Minato Namikaze had to use his Nine‑Tails chakra mode, and Tobirama had never seen such a form and the pure chakra belonging to Tamamo‑no‑Mae.
At the same time, using the Flying Thunder God Technique directly in this form to teleport across thousands of kilometers made Tobirama Senju feel incredible. After all, he was the creator of the Flying Thunder God Technique, but he definitely could not use it like Minato Namikaze.
The mastery and application of this technique between them was basically like a top university student versus a top high school student. Although both were top schools, how could a high school compare with a university?
Thus, after the surprise, Tobirama Senju generously praised Minato Namikaze, saying that he had completely surpassed him, the creator of the technique, in his mastery and application of the Flying Thunder God Jutsu.
Minato Namikaze naturally responded with humility, saying Tobirama Senju praised him too much, and then reversed the praise, saying that if Tobirama hadn't created the Flying Thunder God Technique, he wouldn't have his current achievements.
Moreover, besides the Flying Thunder God Jutsu, Tobirama Senju also created various techniques. Ninety percent of the forbidden jutsu in the famous Book of Seals were created by this Second Hokage. Minato Namikaze, who knew this clearly, sincerely said he was not as good as Tobirama.
Tobirama Senju did not argue, but asked Minato Namikaze about his golden form just now.
Minato Namikaze did not conceal anything from this senior. After all, the fact that the Nine‑Tails had turned over a new leaf was already known in the Genjutsu world.
After learning that Minato Namikaze could even use the Nine‑Tails' power and had formed a cooperative bond across the Jinchuriki, Tobirama Senju was surprised again, and finally sighed, "It's a pity you're not a Jinchuriki yourself. If you were, with the Nine‑Tails cooperating with you now, you would definitely go further and become a perfect Jinchuriki."
Hearing this, Minato Namikaze just smiled slightly and said, "Actually you don't need to regret. I believe my girlfriend Kushina will one day become a perfect Jinchuriki."
Tobirama Senju did not argue and instead suddenly turned the topic to the Leaf's development.
Minato Namikaze was not surprised by this. He didn't even need Uchiha Kei to notify him. He had carefully learned about this Second Hokage senior and knew his three views and perceptions very well.
Although the learning space could teach many things, Tobirama Senju studied research knowledge, not politics and economics. So he would inevitably not understand these aspects and would definitely question the current situation of the Leaf.
To this end, Minato Namikaze had long prepared a speech and understood that this was deliberately arranged by Uchiha Kei, giving him the opportunity to communicate carefully with the Second Hokage.
It was to explain governing philosophy, to collide and exchange ideas, and also a way to persuade Tobirama Senju to support them in policy.
It was not merely pouring knowledge, but Minato Namikaze as the new leader of the Leaf explaining the Leaf's new development concept to this representative of tradition.
As long as Tobirama Senju's support was obtained, in the future when the Leaf carried out reforms and expanded the reforms throughout the Land of Fire, or even the entire shinobi world, it would mean that both the First and Second Hokage, the founders of the Leaf, stood on Minato's side.
Plus, with Tsunade, the quasi‑Fourth Hokage who also supported them, it meant all the Leaf's Hokage supported them.
At that time, even if the Third Hokage, Hiruzen Sarutobi, instinctively opposed because of conservative views, he would ultimately choose to acquiesce because of the other Hokage.
Thus, once all the Hokage were settled, it would clear out most of the opposition in a polity like the Leaf; the remaining ones could be easily dealt with.
Therefore, Minato Namikaze immediately took Tobirama Senju to an office and began to explain the Leaf's new development model. He not only talked about benefits but also the drawbacks; he didn't conceal anything.
Tobirama Senju also endured patiently, listening almost in silence the whole time. Only when there were a few key points he could not understand did he raise questions. Even then he only asked questions and didn't outright oppose.
It could be said that this senior truly had patience—at least in front of the excellent junior Minato Namikaze, he was very patient. He didn't get emotional and argue just because of a clash of views.
At the same time, Minato Namikaze also used WeChat to transfer some data and information face‑to‑face to Tobirama Senju, letting him clearly understand what Minato was talking about.
Throughout the process, it was like a report without a normal PPT, using a professional and precise method to let Tobirama Senju understand what the changes in the Leaf could bring.
Gradually, Tobirama Senju understood a lot of new knowledge and gained more insight into economic development. However, he also noticed some things. When Minato Namikaze had almost finished, he suddenly asked:
"Minato, is the current development of the Leaf all preparation for another thing? Do you intend to use the Leaf as a stage and assistance to change the entire Land of Fire, and not just develop the Leaf?"
A precise and sharp statement, framed as a question but with a tone of affirmation clearly expressed, represented that this wise Second Hokage had already guessed everything.
Minato Namikaze was stunned, then faced Tobirama Senju with a firm and earnest expression and nodded. He didn't deny it but clearly admitted it.
Hearing this, Tobirama Senju didn't react with anger as one might imagine. Instead, after a long silence, he asked, "Do you know that what you want to do is more rebellious than what my big brother did, and may cause you and the entire Leaf to be enemies of the world?"
Minato Namikaze nodded. "That's why we have been accumulating strength and experience, rather than acting rashly."
"..." Tobirama Senju looked deeply at Minato Namikaze and then asked, "If you fail, have you thought about what will happen to the Leaf?"
As he said this, the aura around "her" changed, becoming very dangerous. Terrifying chakra brewed like a volcano storing up energy, as if in the next moment it would unleash its terrifying power on Minato Namikaze and blast him to pieces.
In response, Minato Namikaze did not panic at all, and didn't show much emotion. Instead, he suddenly gave a sunny smile: "No, Second Hokage, I think you misunderstand. You are underestimating me and underestimating the people who support me."
"In the words of my close friend, what we are doing is the real justice and principle; it's the great undertaking that will truly change the shinobi world. And our path ahead is destined to be filled with thorns and obstacles."
"But we will definitely not be enemies of the world. Because when a great cause begins, as long as we walk on the correct path, our enemies will only become fewer and fewer; on the contrary, our supporters and fellow travelers will become more and more."
"The ones truly at odds with the world will only be those who cling to the old things, and those people are destined to be swept into the trash heap of history."
"Just like now, Second Hokage, have you not already decided to support us?"
As Minato Namikaze spoke, the dangerous aura around Tobirama Senju, which had seemed ready to fight, disappeared completely, replaced by a trace of melancholy and helplessness.
"Nowadays juniors are bolder than the next. I think my big brother has already decided to fully support you, hasn't he?"
It was a question, but with the same affirmative tone.
Minato Namikaze smiled and nodded: "Mm. After all, what the First Hokage truly longed for was peace in the shinobi world, not protecting old things. When the First Hokage learned that two more shinobi wars had occurred after his death and a third was imminent, he chose to join us."
"Because the reform we will undertake in the shinobi world will be a war to end all wars!"
Peaceful and gentle, yet unwavering words were thus spoken by Minato Namikaze, representing his will and the will of those who walk with him.
After listening to this, looking at Minato Namikaze, Tobirama Senju seemed to see his once high‑spirited big brother Hashirama Senju, who had vowed to change the shinobi world and end the Warring States era.
At this moment it was as if time had completed an intersection and the mission had been handed down.
Hashirama Senju, who had fulfilled his historic mission, passed the new historic mission to another reformer, and that reformer would carry the expectations and will of many and walk steadfastly forward.
Then Tobirama Senju smiled and held out his hand to Minato Namikaze.
When the two hands gripped tightly, it meant Minato Namikaze's persuasion had succeeded.
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