Chapter 60: Tobirama-sama, I Can't Do Without You.
"Tobirama-sama, you never wanted an Uchiha to become Hokage, did you?"
Uchiha Nan spoke Tobirama Senju's mind. From the start, Uchiha Nan had no unrealistic expectations of Tobirama Senju. He wouldn't have agreed to become his disciple if he wanted to gain his approval to become Hokage.
"You're right. That's exactly what I thought."
Tobirama Senju frankly admitted it, directly acknowledging his intentions. Now that Uchiha Nan had laid everything bare, there was no need for him to hide anything.
At the same time, Tobirama Senju's last trace of underestimating Uchiha Nan vanished. This brat was even smarter than he had imagined.
He had actually seen through that the Uchiha police force was a poisoned bait. In the past, Tobirama Senju had calculated that even if the Uchiha knew everything, they wouldn't give up this delicious bait.
But more likely, the Uchiha clan would see the Uchiha police force he granted them as a symbol of honor, a self-reserved territory, happily acting as Konoha's watchdogs until the very end.
"So, brat, you've seen through all of this and successfully shattered all my plans, becoming the Hokage of Konoha."
"Then, what do you want by resurrecting me with Impure World Reincarnation?"
"Surely you're not just here to show off your success and mock a dead man like me."
Tobirama Senju looked at Uchiha Nan, asking his questions while observing Uchiha Nan's expression.
He wanted to figure out Uchiha Nan's purpose and determine if he was lying.
"Hahahaha, how did you know!"
"I just wanted to see the regretful and disappointed look on your face, the dead Second Hokage. Do you know how amusing that is to me?"
"Hahahaha!!!"
Uchiha Nan burst into triumphant laughter.
Tobirama Senju, watching Uchiha Nan's arrogant smile, wanted to use the Flying Thunder God Slash to cut off his head.
Unfortunately, Uchiha Nan controlled his body, and he could only glare at him with hatred.
"You believed it?"
"No way, I was just kidding!"
"I'm not that bored!"
Uchiha Nan observed Tobirama Senju's expression. As expected, Tobirama Senju was about to lose his temper again. It was quite amusing to tease him like this.
In the past, Tobirama Senju had put too much pressure on Uchiha Nan. Now that he had the chance, he naturally wanted to get some payback.
That evil Uchiha brat, his personality is truly terrible!
Tobirama Senju mentally labeled Uchiha Nan as having a terrible personality.
"I'm here today to tell you that you were wrong. I, Uchiha Nan, will become the best Hokage, surpassing you and Hashirama Senju!"
Uchiha Nan's voice was full of confidence, while Tobirama Senju looked at him with scrutiny.
Arrogant personality, a common trait of the Uchiha clan, which is quite normal. It's a favorable condition for me.
Uchiha Nan ignored Tobirama Senju's gaze and continued:
"Tobirama-sama, you've been blinded by discrimination and prejudice. The Uchiha have already chosen to integrate into Konoha."
"When Uchiha Madara-sama left Konoha, he gave the Uchiha clan a choice: to leave Konoha with him and start a new life."
"I believe that with Uchiha Madara-sama's protection, the vast ninja world would still have a place for the Uchiha clan. We've thrived for thousands of years."
"But the Uchiha clan rejected Uchiha Madara. We chose to believe in Hashirama-sama. We believe that Konoha is our home, something we can protect and entrust everything to."
"Since the Uchiha clan has taken the initiative to make a choice, why does Tobirama-sama still treat the Uchiha clan differently, not even willing to give us a chance?"
"Isn't that a betrayal of First Hokage-sama's Will of Fire?"
Uchiha Nan stared intently at Tobirama Senju, who unusually avoided his gaze.
Tobirama Senju couldn't answer this question and chose to remain silent.
Because the truth was as Uchiha Nan said. The Uchiha clan had taken the first step, even abandoning Uchiha Madara, whose strength was akin to a god.
The Uchiha clan, having made concessions, should have received Konoha's trust and respect, not fear and scheming.
But none of this moved Tobirama Senju. He had an innate prejudice against the Uchiha clan, or perhaps he had seen through their true nature.
A clan that best understood love could unleash infinite courage to protect what they cherished, but also give birth to a hatred that could destroy everything, a hatred that could destroy Konoha.
And Konoha needed stability!
"But all of this is no longer important."
Uchiha Nan waved his hand. He had won, breaking Tobirama Senju's plans and changing the Uchiha's tragic future.
"I will let you see what I do. I will bring Konoha to a height that neither of you Hokage ever reached."
"Hmph."
"Arrogant!"
Tobirama Senju snorted, clearly not believing Uchiha Nan's words.
Surpass him and his brother?
What big talk!
"You'll see that day, Tobirama-sama. Let's make a bet."
"In my lifetime, you will see Konoha's prosperity under my rule. Then, you will obediently admit defeat and acknowledge me as the Third Hokage!"
Uchiha Nan revealed his true intentions. Words alone couldn't convince Tobirama Senju, and he didn't have Naruto Uzumaki's talk-no-jutsu.
Only the future could make Tobirama Senju sincerely acknowledge him.
"Alright, I'd like to see what abilities you have that will make me acknowledge you as the Third Hokage."
Tobirama Senju was secretly delighted, readily agreeing to Uchiha Nan's bet. There was no downside for him.
He was worried that Uchiha Nan would release the Impure World Reincarnation and send his soul back to the Pure Land, leaving him with no chance of victory.
Then, Uchiha Nan could do whatever he wanted in Konoha.
"But I can't achieve all of this without Tobirama-sama's help."
Uchiha Nan looked at Tobirama Senju with a hint of greed. His long-term tasks couldn't do without Tobirama Senju.
Whether it was making money or developing technology, Tobirama Senju was an excellent tool
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