“Big Brother, what’s the rush with those stupid pieces of wood?!” “The most important thing right now is to secure the title of leader!” “And you say I’m ignoring my duties?
Am I not doing all this for you, for the Senju Clan, and for this village?!” Tobirama Senju roared furiously in his mind, his face dark, as he forced his rapidly rising blood pressure back down.
*My big brother is a naive idiot…
Fine, whatever.
I accept my fate.* “Big Brother, the village has just been founded, and the people’s hearts are still unsettled.
At a time like this, we must have a leader so everyone can feel secure and walk toward a new future with one heart!” “I’m not doing this to target the Uchiha Clan.
Since I promised you I would treat them as allies, I won’t go back on my word!” “Besides, for the long-term future of the village, it’s best to settle this matter right now.” Tobirama Senju crossed his arms, suppressing his impatience as he carefully guided his big brother, Hashirama Senju, step by step.
He assured him that his proposal was by no means targeting the Uchiha Clan.
For the sake of his big brother, Tobirama could reluctantly treat the Uchiha Clan as allies…
well, allies who needed to be closely watched and constantly guarded against!
His current advice was driven entirely by public spirit!
At the founding of any clan, village, or even nation, the most important thing was to first decide who would hold the reins of power!
Only with a unified leader could authority be centralized, preventing this already fragile alliance from collapsing once again.
Seeing Tobirama Senju’s solemn expression, Hashirama Senju nodded and began to seriously consider his brother’s advice.
Over the past few years, the daily affairs of the Senju Clan had actually been managed by Tobirama Senju behind the scenes, carrying all the dirty and exhausting work on his shoulders.
Hashirama Senju only needed to boost the clan’s morale and show up to fight their enemies.
Therefore, Hashirama felt that when it came to the planning and construction of the village, Tobirama indeed had more of a say.
After thinking it over, Hashirama Senju felt that what Tobirama Senju said made sense.
“Tobirama, in that case, we really should choose a leader for the village first for its future.” “Exactly, Big Brother.” Tobirama Senju nodded in relief upon hearing this.
Though his big brother was a bit foolish, at least he was receptive to advice.
*It’s good that he listens!* *There’s still hope…
there’s still hope!* For the future of the village, his big brother had to become the leader, while he would support him as his deputy!
As for the inherently evil Uchiha, they should just live in this village under the leadership of the Senju!
“Tobirama…
then how about we let Madara be the leader?” Just as Tobirama Senju was plotting out his future plans to push his big brother into the leadership position, Hashirama Senju had already made his choice.
Who was the most qualified to be the leader?
*I, Hashirama Senju, plan to nominate Madara Uchiha!* “What?!” “Big Brother, what kind of joke is that?!” Tobirama Senju’s face drained of color.
*I, your younger brother, am ready to fight to the death, so why is my big brother surrendering first?!* Make Madara Uchiha the leader?
*Only a brain like yours could come up with such an idea, Big Brother!* Did an insect like Madara Uchiha even know how to run a village?
Moreover, letting dangerous elements like the Uchiha Clan take control of the village would surely drag the Senju Clan down with them.
How could he allow such a thing to happen?!
“Tobirama, I’m not joking!” “I believe Madara will definitely make a great leader.
Besides, Tobirama, you know that I don’t have the talent to manage a village.
It’s better to let Madara do it.” Hashirama Senju spoke with absolute sincerity.
He was only good at fighting and couldn’t even manage the Senju Clan’s affairs properly.
Asking him to lead the village now would only ruin its future!
*It’s better to let Madara do it.
He’ll definitely do a great job!* “???” Tobirama Senju’s eyes widened, his breathing shallow.
He felt like he couldn’t breathe.
*Big Brother!* *Tell me!
Is your heart so full of Madara that you’ve forgotten all about your own brother?!* *If you can’t handle management, you still have me!
I can assist you!
Just like in the Senju Clan, you can continue to be a hands-off boss!* *I promise I will run the village flawlessly.
As for those inherently evil Uchiha…
I have plenty of ways to deal with them!* “Big Brother…
I…
I can assist you!” Tobirama Senju could only say in a rush.
“I know, Tobirama.” “But if Madara is the leader, you can support him just the same.” Hashirama Senju spoke casually, completely oblivious to Tobirama Senju’s increasingly dark expression.
“Me?
Tobirama Senju, assisting the inherently evil Madara Uchiha?!” Tobirama Senju never expected his big brother to say such a thing.
He couldn’t help but use his pet phrase again—*inherently evil*…
He was the second-in-command of the grand Senju Clan, yet his big brother wanted him to assist Madara Uchiha?
What a joke!
And Big Brother, did you forget a very important detail?
I killed Madara Uchiha’s younger brother, Izuna Uchiha, with my Flying Thunder God.
If Madara Uchiha and I are left alone in a room, what if he suddenly remembers his brother one day?
Wouldn’t I be in grave danger?
“Sigh, Tobirama, why are you using that phrase again?
‘Inherently evil’…” “Don’t say things that harm our unity!” Hashirama Senju quickly corrected Tobirama Senju’s words.
Now that the Uchiha Clan and the Senju Clan had made peace, how could he still use terms like “inherently evil” to describe the Uchiha?
If the Uchiha Clan heard it, the consequences would be terrible.
Besides, he was talking about his dearest Madara.
*Stupid little brother, I’m glad you’re willing to view the Uchiha Clan as allies, but you still harbor prejudice deep in your heart, and that makes me unhappy!* *This attitude is very bad!* *You must change it!* “I get it, I get it!” Tobirama Senju was utterly helpless.
He was trying to have a serious conversation with his big brother about the grand future of the village, yet his brother only focused on these trivial details.
Was the Uchiha’s Sharingan not evil?
Most importantly, they refused to follow orders!
*My attitude is already obvious enough, isn’t it?
Big Brother, I want you to be the leader of the village!
Do I really have to spell it out for you to understand?* “Big Brother, my stance is very clear.
I do not believe Madara Uchiha is more suited to be the leader of the village than you are.” “And it’s not just me—the entire Senju Clan thinks so too.” To stop his troublesome big brother from making any more rash decisions, Tobirama Senju had no choice but to state his position plainly.