The preciousness of the Tailed Beasts goes without saying.
Senju Tobirama wished he could keep all the captured Tailed Beasts in Konoha for a rainy day, but Senju Hashirama not only wanted to give these Tailed Beasts away but give them away for free.
To put it bluntly, it was stupid and brainless!
This naturally went against Senju Tobirama's wishes.
"Brother, even if the power of the Tailed Beasts is not as strong as we imagined, it cannot be underestimated. How can such precious Tailed Beasts be given away for free to those ninja villages!"
"But... we should prepare gifts for the first meeting with other Kages."
"Shut up! I don't agree with this!"
Senju Tobirama immediately voiced his objection, and Senju Hashirama still wanted to fight for it.
Unfortunately...
Senju Tobirama's roar almost made Senju Hashirama unable to lift his head.
But soon.
He regained his fighting spirit and asked for Uchiha Makoto's opinion.
... About the Tailed Beasts.
Uchiha Makoto's idea was simple.
It was a foregone conclusion that the collected Tailed Beasts would be distributed to major ninja villages like in the original story. Since the Akatsuki Ninja Village couldn't get more Tailed Beasts, he would find a way to get another Tailed Beast with more tails... for example, the Seven-Tails or the Eight-Tails.
It would be even better if he could get it for free in the name of an ally.
As for Senju Tobirama wanting to make extra money by selling Tailed Beasts to Konoha, Uchiha Makoto couldn't be bothered to get involved.
—Having just swallowed Konoha's share of the blood tax, if he continued to push his luck, Senju Tobirama would really go crazy!
"Makoto, what do you think about this?"
"Lord Hashirama, Tailed Beasts are indeed precious. My Akatsuki Ninja Village and Konoha are allies, and you and I are future in-laws, the closest blood allies. Giving Tailed Beasts to each other is fine, but giving all these Tailed Beasts to other ninja villages for free is too generous."
"I think we can use the Tailed Beasts as a condition to make other major ninja villages compromise to a certain extent in the Six Kage Summit, and Konoha can also gain more benefits."
"After all, even in times of peace, the interests of the ninja village should come first."
These words were indeed prudent.
Senju Hashirama's power was simply too strong; he didn't realize how terrifying the power of the Tailed Beasts was.
Tailed Beasts' bodies could easily block the sky and sun. Ordinary ninjutsu bombarding them was just futile itching. Just by taking heavy steps, they could crush mountains and flatten cities. When the Tailed Beast Ball condensed, the chakra between heaven and earth would become chaotic and riotous.
It could be said that every Tailed Beast had the power to destroy a ninja village. Ordinary Kages, facing such monsters as Tailed Beasts, would need to gather most of the village's power to suppress them.
So the Kages of the ninja villages had actually coveted the Tailed Beasts for a long time. Only the Sand Village in the Land of Wind, where yellow sand was everywhere and the land was too barren, had to give up buying Tailed Beasts and use this as a bargaining chip to ask Konoha for fertile land and funds.
And in the original plot.
The condition for the Five Kage Summit to sign a cooperation agreement was to distribute the Tailed Beasts collected by Konoha to various villages.
Now, Konoha using Tailed Beasts as trading chips could indeed take the initiative in the negotiation process and get more benefits.
Considering the interests of Konoha.
Senju Hashirama was no longer stubborn.... If he couldn't give them away for free, he would have to reconsider giving other meeting gifts to the Kages of various villages.
Senju Tobirama snorted coldly, noncommittal about this.... Although Uchiha Makoto was indeed speaking for him, the more it was like this, the more uneasy Senju Tobirama felt.
Then...
Uchiha Makoto followed this topic and talked about the distribution of Tailed Beasts.
"Lord Hashirama, each ninja village can probably get one or two Tailed Beasts."
"And the number of tails represents the strength of the Tailed Beast. The more tails, the stronger the strength. So the distribution of Tailed Beasts needs to consider the balance of strength."
"For example, a ninja village that chooses the Nine-Tails cannot continue to choose the Eight-Tails or Seven-Tails, Tailed Beasts with more tails."
"Similarly, if the assigned Tailed Beast power is relatively weak, such as the Two-Tails or Three-Tails, another powerful Tailed Beast should be assigned as appropriate."
The words were spoken with certainty.
Uchiha Makoto's purpose was simple.
The Akatsuki Ninja Village already had a Two-Tails, but the Two-Tailed Cat was really too weak. It was only fair to ask for another Tailed Beast!
Senju Hashirama nodded after listening.
He felt that Uchiha Makoto's consideration was indeed reasonable.
As for Senju Tobirama... his gaze towards Uchiha Makoto had become sharp.
.... This evil brat!
No wonder he helped me speak just now.
Can't give Tailed Beasts to other ninja villages, but can give them to your Akatsuki Ninja Village for free?
Blood ally?
Konoha needs to guard against your Akatsuki Ninja Village the most... and you talk about considering the balance of strength. Aren't you just trying to get another Tailed Beast from Konoha for free?
He had already guessed what Uchiha Makoto wanted to do.
"Uchiha Makoto, you said so many high-sounding words."
"According to you, do you want Konoha to give another Tailed Beast to your Akatsuki Ninja Village?"
A burst of sarcastic voice came from Senju Tobirama's mouth.
But Uchiha Makoto didn't care at all; he could even climb up the pole.
"Tobirama, since you said so, I can only accept your kindness."
"I want the Nine-Tails."
"You are really as shameless as ever. Let me tell you, the Nine-Tails belongs to Konoha. If you want to continue getting Tailed Beasts, you must exchange benefits."
"You said just now, the interests of the ninja village come first."
For the past few years, Senju Tobirama had repeatedly suffered setbacks against Uchiha Makoto, so.... it wasn't just a day or two that Senju Tobirama wanted to take advantage of Uchiha Makoto.
It's just that he hadn't found an opportunity.
Now all the remaining Tailed Beasts were in Konoha's hands. It could be said that Konoha occupied absolute initiative in the distribution of Tailed Beasts.
—The advantage is mine!
This time, if the Akatsuki Ninja Village doesn't bleed a little, it's impossible to get another Tailed Beast no matter what!!
"Ahem... Senju Tobirama, pay attention to your identity."
"The Six Kage Summit is a meeting attended by the Kages of major ninja villages. Only the Kage level can discuss this matter, so don't express opinions casually now."
"Lord Hashirama, as the Hokage, you can't always listen to subordinates' suggestions."
Uchiha Makoto coughed lightly a few times, then casually picked up the Kōkage hat thrown aside and put it on his head.
The meaning between the lines was obvious.
Senju Tobirama, what level are you?
Are you worthy of sitting at the same table with me to talk?
Even if it's the Six Kage Summit, and Senju Hashirama takes you to the meeting, I as the Kōkage can sit and talk, while you, a nobody, can only stand and watch.
Senju Tobirama's face quickly turned red, and his heart was bleeding with pain.
—The more familiar someone is with you, the more they can attack your weakest point.
In this ninja world, Uchiha Makoto is probably the person who understands Senju Tobirama best.
Both knew the true face hidden under the table of the other.
What Senju Tobirama most longed for now was to put on that Hokage robe and wear the Hokage hat. He wanted to progress and become the Hokage too much!
It was just that Senju Tobirama was lucky. Uchiha Madara defected later, so he could smoothly ascend to the position.
Otherwise... Senju Tobirama would very likely be a replica of Danzō.
It's just that no one can predict now that Uchiha Madara will defect. The probability of Senju Tobirama ascending to the position of Hokage is very low now.
So Uchiha Makoto's remarks broke Senju Tobirama's defense greatly.
He even dragged Senju Hashirama, the genuine Hokage, for a double blow.
"Brother, what do you mean."
"Do you think my opinion is not important?"
Senju Tobirama gritted his teeth and made a sound.
His hand was also on Senju Hashirama's shoulder, and then... exerted force!
"Tobirama, your opinion is of course very important!"
"Makoto, since Tobirama said so, let Konoha keep the Nine-Tails."
A wise man submits to circumstances.
Just feeling the strength on his shoulder, Senju Hashirama had already felt Senju Tobirama's emotions.
—Makoto, stop your magical powers quickly.
If you two have relationship problems and are awkward, don't accidentally hurt me!
"Alright then, if you don't give the Nine-Tails, the Eight-Tails will do."
Uchiha Makoto chose to take a step back. Anyway, he didn't intend to ask for the Nine-Tails originally.
And a burst of force came from Senju Hashirama's shoulder again.
"Makoto... how about changing again?"
"The Eight-Tails is an octopus. Its temperament is very violent, especially unsuitable for the Akatsuki Ninja Village."
"Then the Seven-Tails. If it's any less, I can't even gather nine tails."
Senju Hashirama was "coerced" by Senju Tobirama again, smiling bitterly and asking Uchiha Makoto to take another step back.
Uchiha Makoto frowned.
The Seven-Tails is the only Tailed Beast that can fly.
In terms of functionality, it is much stronger than other Tailed Beasts, and the number of tails is also acceptable.
So... continuing to give Senju Hashirama face is not impossible.
"Seven-Tails, then Seven-Tails."
"Tobirama, Makoto has made concessions, we can't continue to push our luck."
"Alright then, it's time to talk about the Akatsuki Ninja Village's bid. The value of a Seven-Tails cannot be easily measured by money."
Senju Tobirama was already sharpening his knife, ready to slaughter Uchiha Makoto fiercely.
—This is a fat sheep!
"Let's talk about this later."
"I remember that half of the Tailed Beasts were captured by Lord Madara. I think we should also ask for his opinion."
"It just so happens that I haven't seen Lord Madara for a long time."
"I plan to visit Lord Madara before returning to the Akatsuki Ninja Village, and incidentally bring people to investigate the Konoha ANBU, so as to return Konoha's innocence."
Uchiha Makoto just shook his head.
Senju Hashirama now had Senju Tobirama behind him, so it was not easy to fool him, but he could also find a breakthrough from Uchiha Madara.
—Things that can be got for free, how can money be spent?
He incidentally continued to threaten Senju Tobirama.
..... Although this pigtail was bought out by Senju Tobirama, its deterrent power still remains.
He still has to investigate the Konoha ANBU. Be careful not to really find out some explosive material.... Senju Tobirama must have done a lot of things privately behind Senju Hashirama's back over the years.
Subsequently, Senju Tobirama glanced fiercely at Uchiha Makoto and said no more.
Senju Hashirama completely ignored the matter of the Konoha ANBU because Uchiha Makoto mentioned... Uchiha Madara.
Mentioning Uchiha Madara, Senju Hashirama instantly became energetic.
There was no helping it.
Uchiha Madara kept his door closed, hiding inside the family's Naka Shrine, thinking in front of that stone tablet all day.... His current state should be just short of chanting "Innate leads the universe, covering the changes of the universe, transforming me into the king."
—How to obtain the power of the Senju clan?
There is no precedent to follow in the entire ninja world.
Even Senju Hashirama's Wood Style is unique.
In the original plot.
Uchiha Madara indirectly obtained Senju Hashirama's power by seizing his flesh and blood, but this was also successfully awakening the Rinnegan before Uchiha Madara's death. The success rate can be said to be frighteningly low.
Even Uchiha Madara couldn't guarantee success.
For Uchiha Madara now, everything is unknown.... And the reason why Uchiha Madara finally chose to put all his eggs in one basket and seize Senju Hashirama's flesh and blood by faking death was probably because he had obtained some verification beforehand.
Black Zetsu should have given some guidance in this process.
However, exploring the path that predecessors have not walked is always lonely and arduous.
And this made Senju Hashirama suffer.
The Naka Shrine is a place only Uchiha clansmen can enter. Senju Hashirama can't enter at all, and Uchiha Madara has no time to pay attention to him now.
"Makoto, if you come to Konoha, Madara will definitely be very happy to see you."
"When the time comes, ask him out, and let's get together properly."
"Lord Hashirama, why can't you even ask Lord Madara out now."
"Did you do something that made him unhappy?"
"Makoto... please, I don't know either. He always stays in your family's Naka Shrine."
Uchiha Makoto certainly knew very well why Uchiha Madara became like this now.
But he certainly couldn't say it.
And going to Konoha to do a favor, asking Uchiha Madara out to meet, and bringing Senju Hashirama along, was just a matter of convenience.
"Lord Hashirama, this matter is of course no problem."
"But I also have a condition. When we get together, someone shouldn't appear."
"You also know, Lord Madara hates him the most."
"Lord Hashirama, you don't want Lord Madara to ignore you forever, do you?"
Uchiha Makoto said, glancing at Senju Tobirama.
—Senju Tobirama is really too much of a hindrance!
Every time he wanted to be alone with Senju Hashirama to discuss things, Senju Tobirama would always appear at the scene. This time he almost ruined Uchiha Makoto's good deed, and even wanted to take the opportunity to cut a piece from the Akatsuki Ninja Village.
So he must find a way to keep Senju Tobirama away from Senju Hashirama.
And facing Uchiha Makoto's request.
Senju Hashirama agreed unusually readily.
Even Uchiha Makoto didn't even say Senju Tobirama's name, he had already automatically taken the seat in his heart.
"Tobirama, did you hear that? Don't participate that day."
"I'm worried that if Madara sees you, he will get angry again..."
"Brother, how can you treat me like this? What's so good about that guy Uchiha Madara!"
Senju Tobirama felt extremely wronged in his heart.
Damn it!
Uchiha Madara, what's so good about that bastard!
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