But since Izuna has already expressed his stance, what can he do?
Nonetheless, Uchiha Madara sneered inwardly.
If Senju Tobirama were to assassinate those leaders during the talks, causing chaos across the Ninja World...
Uchiha Madara was all for it!
—Well, just a couple of good-natured jabs... After all, we are family now.
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"Tobirama, Madara! Remember to speak nicely to people... Even though Konoha is very strong now and they can't defeat us, they have already surrendered..."
"Don't put too much pressure on them, understanding each other is key, it's all for the peace of the Ninja World!"
"I'll be asking the two of you! Don't cause any bloodshed, I beg you..."
As Senju Tobirama and Uchiha Madara prepared to set off for the negotiation summit.
The young Hashirama blocked their path in advance, nagging at them about his hopes, with the implication that he wouldn't let them go unless they agreed.
This time, Tobirama didn't promise to let the young Hashirama go, reasoning that as one of Konoha's key fighters, his presence would pressure the opposition...
After thinking it over, the young Hashirama agreed it made sense.
Yet as they were about to depart, he was still worried his brother might do something extreme, so he came to remind them.
This way, by expressing his strong concern...
Shouldn't there be no major trouble?
Uchiha Madara's gaze grew complicated... he knew that Tobirama was going with the intention of killing all those leaders!
If Hashirama knew...
It would surely lead to a very fierce argument! Even with Hashirama's temper, he might get physical, though he couldn't beat Tobirama...
But still, it would greatly harm their camaraderie.
Uchiha Madara pondered how to brace Senju Hashirama and prepare him.
Tobirama responded naturally: "Don't worry, big brother... All for peace, would I do anything irrational?"
"Just prepare for your duties... By the way, how are you getting along with the Tailed Beasts, have they accepted their role as part of Konoha?"
On this topic, Hashirama instantly beamed with joy.
Interacting with the Tailed Beasts was much more enjoyable than playing chess with that old Uchiha...
"Rest assured, Tobirama! The Tailed Beasts are already my friends, everyone thinks Konoha will be a unique village..."
The young Hashirama laughed heartily: "I even know all their names now! Calling out their names and playing with these adorable creatures doesn't feel like work at all!"
Tobirama chuckled and patted the young Hashirama's shoulder: "That's good... Anyway, don't worry, once Madara and I return, we'll formally establish Konoha with these allies..."
The young Hashirama nodded vigorously.
"Seems like the influence of Asura Chakra on Hashirama's mindset isn't as big as I thought... With the Chakra completely assimilated, he still thinks this way?"
"That can only mean Hashirama is naturally this kind of person..."
Tobirama pondered.
Meanwhile, Uchiha Madara, observing the silent Tobirama, spoke: "Hey... Is this okay? Aren't you planning to do it anyway, won't it be exposed?"
"Or have you changed your plans?"
Tobirama smiled slightly, shook his head: "Don't worry... Just cooperate with me when the time comes, I said it, we are the roots of Konoha, destined to bear the darkness..."
"Some things don't need to be known to Konoha, ever."
Uchiha Madara hesitated, deep in thought.
Yet, he still couldn't understand what Tobirama intended to do? Especially the statement that sometimes dead people are more useful than the living, which baffled Madara.
Moments later.
Senju Tobirama and Uchiha Madara arrived at the negotiation site.
In a large camp, a spot was set at its center.
While the other leaders... essentially the First Kages of various nations from the original timeline, sat there with the guards they trusted the most, waiting for the two Konoha dignitaries to arrive.
"Quite a turnout..."
Stepping into the room, Tobirama glanced at the present ninjas, using his perception ability to scan the surrounding hundred-mile Chakra.
No ambush or support.
"Sit, we Konoha's First Hokage..." Interestingly enough, even though Senju Tobirama informed these leaders in advance that he would be coming with Uchiha Madara...
The spared chair, however, was only one.
But Tobirama didn't mind this, instead naturally seating the hesitant Uchiha Madara in the chair, standing behind him.
Watching this scene unfold, the ninjas from other villages all flashed a hint of disappointment.
They had hoped to witness the rift between the Uchiha and Senju, finding an opportunity to incite their infighting.
Uchiha Madara was too strong... But wasn't there also Senju Hashirama? If the two were to fight to the end, wouldn't the Ninja World herald an opportunity for other villages!
Yet, Tobirama resolved it perfectly.
"Everyone, I see your sincerity... Next, please read this peace agreement to join Konoha..."
Tobirama pulled out a stack of documents from his ninja tool bag, tossing them toward the tables of each leader.
The fluttering papers landed steadily before everyone.
And at the moment they touched the ground.
Tobirama's form suddenly erupted! On each paper, a transparent Flying Thunder God Mark was imprinted, serving as coordinates for him to teleport.
Like lightning, the crimson glow suddenly burst in the camp! Activating the Mangekyo Sharingan, Tobirama in an instant slaughtered the First Kages from outside villages!
Including their guards, whose throats gushed massive bloodstains, heads tilting and promptly falling to the ground.
Uchiha Madara was taken aback, even with his Eternal Mangekyo Sharingan, he struggled to track Tobirama's speed...
He couldn't fathom why the leaders didn't fight back? Clearly, there was an opportunity to resist...
But, Uchiha Madara didn't know.
On those papers was Tobirama's prior sealed Dojutsu: Chibiki, the power to freeze space turning these leaders into lambs ready for slaughter...
They never suspected, when the combat power was overwhelmingly superior, that Senju Tobirama would resort to tricks against them...
Uchiha Madara frowned, watching this scene.
Still, people were killed...
But the next moment, Tobirama's actions left him bewildered.
Only to see.
Tobirama's fingers flicked, and the eight soul spirits that hadn't flown high received some sort of pull, returning to those leaders and guards from mid-air.
Then, Tobirama walked over and infused each with a bit of Magatsuhi's sinister energy fire combined with numerous Juinjutsu directly into their minds.
After a busy moment.
These leaders and guards, who should have died, moved like zombies, expressionless, tidying up the scene and the blood on their clothes.
Later, they sat in the chair, earnestly signing the documents Tobirama brought, shouting in unison:
"Lord Madara, Lord Tobirama! We voluntarily join Konoha and will seriously lead those clans willing to accept peace, living well in the village..."
"We will also eliminate those who cannot be persuaded!"
Uchiha Madara's pupils trembled instantly.
He knew these guys must have been manipulated by Senju Tobirama... Perhaps a special jutsu combining Reanimation and Sharingan Genjutsu...
In any case, they had become Tobirama's puppets.
But the problem was, even with his Mangekyo Sharingan, Uchiha Madara couldn't detect any traces on these leaders controlled by Tobirama!
The cover-up was perfect!
"Here, Madara... This is the key to controlling them, now, do you understand what I mean?"
Tobirama raised an eyebrow, speaking meaningfully: "Aren't the dead sometimes more useful than the living?"