Madara Uchiha did not answer, but instead murmured, "It is fine, it is all in the past, we must look forward."
Izuna Uchiha nodded on the surface, appearing very obedient, but in reality, he had already sunk into deep thought. It seemed his elder brother had suffered many grievances over the years.
Since Madara would not answer him, then he simply would not ask him. He would find a time to ask Uchiha Ryun. His own grandson surely would not deceive him.
"Granduncle, since I have resurrected Grandfather, the matter you promised me..." Uchiha Ryun rubbed his hands together, his face excited.
Izuna Uchiha stood in front of Madara Uchiha, looked at Uchiha Ryun, and frowned, "Grandson, what did you make my elder brother promise you. I am telling you..."
Before he could finish, he was interrupted by Madara Uchiha, "Alright, Izuna, it is not a major issue either."
Izuna Uchiha snorted coldly and said to Uchiha Ryun, "Grandson, come outside with me."
Uchiha Ryun looked at Madara Uchiha. Madara Uchiha nodded. Only then did Uchiha Ryun move to follow Izuna Uchiha outside.
Izuna Uchiha walked out of the cave and saw the first ray of sunlight shining upon him after a long time. He first turned his head away, using his hand to block the direct sunlight.
Then, little by little, he opened his eyes, looked at the sky, looked at the sun. He could not help but breathe a sigh of relief, "Long time no see, sunlight. Long time no see, Ninja World."
He looked at Uchiha Ryun beside him and said with a smile, "You are my grandson, so you will answer anything I ask, right."
Different from the Uchiha Izuna who acted cute inside the mountain cave, the current Uchiha Izuna gave Uchiha Ryun the feeling of a born negotiator. The effortless weight in his language, that professional fake smile, if one did not know him, one would really think he was easy to talk to.
"Right, whatever you want to ask, Grandfather, I will tell you everything I know without holding back, and exhaust all I have to say." Uchiha Ryun nodded.
"How come elder brother came to live in such a remote place all alone, and did not return to the clan?" Izuna Uchiha stared at Uchiha Ryun, meaning, do not play tricks on me, true or false, I will know at a glance.
"Uchiha Madara and Hashirama Senju established the Konoha Village. Originally, it was decided that Uchiha Madara would be the First Hokage. But because people's hearts leaned towards Hashirama, everyone supported Hashirama to be Hokage, so he became the First Hokage."
"Hashirama promised that the Second Hokage would be succeeded by Madara in the future. And at that time, he strongly recommended Uchiha Madara. But because the villagers feared the Uchiha, plus Tobirama Senju said the Uchiha clan was unstable and dangerous, the Second Hokage was then democratically elected by the villagers to be Tobirama Senju."
Hearing this, Izuna Uchiha was stunned. He looked towards the inside of the cave, his heart full of pain, and said through gritted teeth, "The inherently evil Tobirama Senju, and that wavering, indecisive Hashirama Senju."
He believed these two people had betrayed his elder brother's trust and love. Even Hashirama Senju's crime was greater than Tobirama Senju's.
Politically speaking, you are the First Hokage. You promised your brother Uchiha Madara the Second Hokage position would be his. Then there was a democratic election. What did you mean.
Your strong recommendation was useless. Why didn't you use your powerful strength to firmly choose Uchiha Madara.
You need to know Uchiha Madara firmly chose you back then, finally choosing to stop the war and reconcile, to establish the village. And you. Scum.
Uchiha Izuna originally thought Hashirama Senju was the one who cared for elder brother the most besides himself. Turns out, it was nothing more than that. The brother you spoke of could waver the conviction in your heart because of other people's opinions. What kind of brother are you.
And that white hair, Tobirama Senju, damn you and your big mouth. The Uchiha are unstable. Bullshit.
Izuna's expression did not change, but waves were already surging in his heart. The more he thought about it, the more he felt the two Senju brothers were good for nothing.
Pure Land
Hashirama, "I do not know why, but suddenly I feel very lost, I kind of miss Madara. I also do not know which corner of the Pure Land he is in."
Tobirama, "Achoo. Achoo. Damn it, it must be the inherently evil Uchiha Izuna muttering about me. That dog thing."
"How come you have such a big opinion of Izuna. Also, back then if it were not for you..." Hashirama frowned, looking at Tobirama Senju.
Tobirama Senju instead frowned and said, "Elder brother, you need to understand, at that time it was on the battlefield. It was either you die or I live. Don't tell me you and Uchiha Madara were holding back against each other."
Hashirama Senju fell silent. Actually, between the two of them, it really was just for show. Neither used their full strength, both were holding back. Who knew you would be so brave, one Flying Thunder God Slash sent Izuna off.
"You... Forget it, young people, why fight so desperately." He patted Tobirama Senju's shoulder, shook his head. There were some words he could not easily say.
Tobirama Senju frowned and snorted coldly, went to sit to the side, planning to ignore Hashirama for at least a day, no, half a day. No, still two hours.
Hashirama Senju could not help but shake his head, looked towards the sky of the Pure Land, thought in his heart, I wonder how the Senju and Uchiha are doing.
Outside the cave
Izuna's hands were clenched tightly, but on the surface, he had a smiling face, "Based on my understanding of elder brother, he should not let it go so easily. Most likely, he would have the Uchiha clan stage a coup with him, or leave Konoha with the clan."
"Grandfather is right. It is just..." Uchiha Ryun sighed.
"Just what." He had a faint, ominous thought arise in his heart. It could not be the Uchiha clan...
"The Uchiha clan was tired of war, and detested Uchiha Madara for starting war. That day, Uchiha Madara said he wanted to stage a coup. But everyone opposed it. In the end, Uchiha Madara left the Uchiha clan alone, left Konoha." Uchiha Ryun said.
Uchiha Izuna was first angry, then gave a cold laugh, finally was helpless, "The Uchiha clan, they have been regressing. They have already lost the past glory of the clan."
"If I am not mistaken, the condition for you resurrecting me and making my elder brother promise should be for him to return to the village, right." Uchiha Izuna said casually. His eyes revealed disdain.
Uchiha Ryun, "..."
How is this old thing so smart. Uchiha Ryun also did not refute, just looked at Uchiha Izuna like this.
"Looking at me is useless. All your little thoughts are written all over your face." Uchiha Izuna said disdainfully.
Uchiha Ryun deeply felt powerless. A grandfather being too smart is not a good thing.
"Relax, since elder brother promised you, he will definitely do it. But I am very curious about you. What level has your strength reached now. What official position do you hold in Konoha." Uchiha Izuna smiled slightly.
"Me. I am just a relatively strong Kage level expert. Currently in Konoha, I am the Vice Hokage, in charge of the military, and diplomacy." Uchiha Ryun smiled.
Uchiha Izuna's eyes lit up, "Oh. In charge of the military, diplomacy."
"Yes. All ninja military forces listen to my command, unified operations. I control Konoha's actual military strength." Uchiha Ryun said proudly.
"Not bad, not bad. Are you the clan leader of the Uchiha clan now." Uchiha Izuna asked.
Uchiha Ryun shook his head, "No, I am just an elder."
Uchiha Izuna nodded, "Okay, I roughly understand. Elder brother promised you to return to Konoha. I will persuade him, but not now."
Uchiha Ryun nodded, "This is natural."
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