It took a while to explain everything to Senju Tobirama, telling him what had happened since he died and what Konoha was like now.
Senju Tobirama frowned deeply, his face showing his confusion. "Hmm?!" he exclaimed, clearly taken aback.
The Uchiha clan had actually become so powerful?
And all of this happened because of Monkey's son, Sarutobi Ryo?!
Seeing the anger building on Senju Tobirama's face, Utatane Koharu and Mitokado Homura exchanged knowing glances. A hint of delight sparked in their eyes.
Everyone knew that back in the day, the Konoha Ninja who hated the Uchiha the most was undoubtedly the Second Hokage.
The idea of creating the Military Police Force seemed good on the surface, suggesting only the Uchiha could handle such a job.
But really, it was meant to keep the Uchiha clan away from the heart of Konoha, trapping them in a small area.
The important groups in Konoha, like the Upper Echelon and Anbu, never gave the Uchiha a chance.
Senju Tobirama believed that over time, the Uchiha clan would weaken and eventually disappear.
And that's exactly what happened, just as Senju Tobirama had predicted.
The Uchiha, stuck in the Military Police Force, couldn't use their skills to their full potential.
Years went by, and only Uchiha Fugaku awakened the Mangekyo Sharingan.
If Uchiha Ninja could join other groups, using those opportunities and taking on different missions... Then, many more might have awakened their Sharingan.
But now, the Uchiha clan was joining the Anbu. Monkey's son had even adopted an Uchiha kid!
Senju Tobirama became furious when he heard all of this.
His usually handsome face turned icy cold.
"Teacher, Konoha still needs you to take charge..." Danzo said, his voice filled with anticipation.
Danzo was probably the most excited about Senju Tobirama's return.
He had always resented that the Previous Generation Hokage chose Hiruzen to be the Third Hokage.
Sarutobi Hiruzen was a good Ninja, filled with the Will of Fire at the time.
But later, Sarutobi Hiruzen failed to keep the Uchiha down, as the Previous Generation had wanted.
Instead, he allowed the Uchiha clan to become stronger.
Especially with the help of his son, Sarutobi Ryo, the younger generation caught everyone off guard, completely changing Konoha.
In other words...
The Second Hokage made a mistake when he chose the Third Hokage.
Danzo believed that he, Shimura Danzo, was the best person to be Hokage!
As long as Sarutobi Hiruzen was alive, Danzo couldn't cause any trouble.
But now, Senju Tobirama's revival was his chance to change his situation.
Seeing the excitement in Danzo's cunning eyes, Namikaze Minato understood what he was thinking.
Danzo admired the Previous Generation Hokage so much that he felt no guilt about human experimentation and other questionable things.
Because that's what the Second Hokage did, Minato thought, recognizing Danzo's twisted logic.
"..."
Senju Tobirama looked down at his hands.
He had invented this technique, called Impure World Reincarnation.
Although it could bring back the dead, the technique wasn't perfect.
The accuracy of the technique only allowed him to use about a tenth of his former power.
Senju Tobirama looked at the blonde young man. "Namikaze Minato..."
Uzumaki Mito had told him about this young man, the one who had summoned him from the Underworld.
Senju Tobirama nodded approvingly. "Not bad..."
He could tell that this young man was extremely talented.
Otherwise, he wouldn't have learned his Flying Thunder God Technique.
So, a worthy successor has emerged in later generations, Tobirama thought with a hint of pride.
"My current strength is not what it used to be. We need to discuss these matters carefully..." Senju Tobirama said, his voice serious.
According to Uzumaki Mito and the others, changing the current situation in Konoha wouldn't be easy.
Even the current Fourth Hokage, Hatake Sakumo, was a major obstacle.
Even Danzo and the others couldn't beat him in a one-on-one fight.
To change everything, they needed a good plan and strength.
So, let's plan slowly, he thought to himself.
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Suddenly, a crack appeared in the glass teacup in front of Sarutobi Ryo, a bad omen.
He knew this was an ominous sign.
In other worlds, this might be seen as just superstition.
But in the world of Ninja, these things often meant bad things were about to happen.
"What could it be..." Sarutobi Ryo wondered, looking at the shattered teacup.
Nara Shikaku, who was beside him, also looked surprised. "Something's up?"
Soon after, a report came from the Anbu that everything was running smoothly and nothing unusual had happened inside Konoha.
"Then is it something outside?" Sarutobi Ryo pondered.
After dismissing the Anbu, Sarutobi Ryo began to think about what could be happening in the Ninja World.
Uchiha Madara's plan had failed, but he wouldn't give up so easily.
Could it be Nagato? he wondered.
After thinking about it, Sarutobi Ryo decided that improving his strength was the priority.
After his fight with Tsunade the day before, Sarutobi Ryo had obtained Tsunade's cells.
Although the cells were diluted and mixed with the Uzumaki Clan bloodline...
They still had some research value.
He decided to give Tsunade's cells to Nohara Rin to see if she could research something useful.
Sarutobi Ryo then returned to his home.
He heard the sound of an infant crying coming from the living room.
Sarutobi Ryo saw Yamanaka Hui taking care of the baby.
Yamanaka Hui was happily holding Neji, trying to soothe him.
Ruri sat beside her, a small smile on her face.
It was a peaceful scene.
There was also a visitor at the door.
"Young Master Ryo..." Hyuga Hizashi said, his voice respectful.
Hyuga Hizashi looked directly at Sarutobi Ryo, not even glancing at Neji and Ruri.
He had been doing a good job as the Hyuga Clan Head lately...
Hyuga Hizashi's visit meant he had something to say.
His sister-in-law, Hyuga Hazuki, had been confined for a long time.
She spent her days crying.
Today, she had once again begged him to let her see her brother, Hyuga Hiashi.
Unlike Hyuga Hazuki, who was confined to the Villa with limited freedom, Hyuga Hiashi had been locked in prison for too long.
Having lost everything, Hyuga Hiashi was getting worse every day.
Therefore...
Seeing the compassionate look on Hyuga Hizashi's face, Sarutobi Ryo knew that he wasn't as ruthless as his brother.
Unable to resist his sister-in-law's constant pleas, he had come to test the waters.
"Mm," Sarutobi Ryo replied casually.
"Ms. Hyuga Hazuki was only forced to help. Her confinement during this period is enough to make up for her mistakes..."
This meant that Hyuga Hazuki could be released.
After all, Hyuga Hiashi and the Head Family Elder were the masterminds. She, a weak woman, couldn't do much.
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