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Chapter 219: Goodnight, Hashirama.
Upon hearing this, the images of several disciples instantly and clearly appeared in Uchiha Izuna's mind—
Hiruzen Sarutobi, Danzo Shimura, Homura Mitokado, Koharu Utatane, Kagami Uchiha, and Torifu Akimichi...
One after another, youthful yet sharp faces flashed by, and he couldn't help but fall into deep thought.
After a moment, Uchiha Izuna collected his thoughts and slowly spoke after careful consideration:
"Among all the disciples, I think Hiruzen Sarutobi and Danzo Shimura are capable of taking on important responsibilities."
Upon hearing this, Hashirama Senju subconsciously murmured, "They are children from the Shimura and Sarutobi families... These two juniors have quite good character and aptitude."
His words carried a hint of approval for the younger generation.
Hashirama heard about their performance on the battlefield during World War I.
As soon as he finished speaking, Uchiha Izuna gently shook his head, a barely perceptible worry appearing between his brows.
"Deep down, I actually think more highly of Danzo, but I always have a feeling that this kid's personality and methods, and his future path, are very likely to repeat the mistakes of my older brother and Tobirama."
Uchiha Izuna raised his hand and gently pressed his throbbing forehead, his tone full of worry and helplessness about the future.
Hashirama Senju's expression instantly became extremely solemn!
Hashirama's aura deepened, and he said, word by word, "We must be extremely vigilant against the resurgence of Konoha's militarism!"
"We must never go down that old path, one filled with war and mistakes!"
"I am well aware of the implications."
Uchiha Izuna raised his eyes, his gaze suddenly becoming incredibly firm, and solemnly nodded to Senju Hashirama, without the slightest perfunctoriness.
Hashirama looked at him, then pressed, "If you succeed as Hokage, what are your plans next?"
"Focus on developing Konoha's foundation, bide your time, act discreetly, avoid provoking conflict, and maintain peace within the village."
Uchiha Izuna spoke with certainty, without the slightest hesitation.
Hearing this calm answer, Hashirama Senju finally felt a little relieved.
He has always trusted Izuna implicitly. When the village was first established, Izuna had always strongly opposed the endless wars and longed for peace in Konoha. This original intention has never changed.
"Izuna, from now on, Konoha is completely in your hands."
Hashirama Senju trembled as he reached out and tightly grasped Izuna Uchiha's hands.
"Hashirama, you..."
Uchiha Izuna was suddenly stunned, staring blankly at Senju Hashirama, whose emotions were surging before him. His heart was also deeply moved by this intense entrustment.
It seemed as if they were completely moved by this sincere emotion.
Uchiha Izuna gripped Senju Hashirama's hand tightly, her voice trembling with emotion, "Definitely, definitely, definitely!"
Take care, Izuna!
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Deep inside the secret room, Madara Uchiha lay on the bed with his eyes closed, covered with a thin blanket.
In recent years, to avoid losing his Sharingan, he has stopped using his eye power.
Despite their resentment, there was nothing they could do.
Just then, a figure silently slipped into the secret room.
Madara Uchiha's senses were so sharp that even with his eyes closed, he instantly detected the unusual activity around him.
"It's Tobirama, isn't it?"
Madara Uchiha spoke in a calm tone.
A figure slowly emerged from the darkness; it was none other than Tobirama Senju, clad in a black robe.
"You're here. Have you made up your mind?" Madara Uchiha asked calmly.
Tobirama Senju nodded slightly: "Yes, let's go."
Upon hearing this, Madara Uchiha threw off the covers. He was already fully dressed and casually picked up the Flame Fan.
The next instant, the two figures vanished from the secret chamber.
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Hashirama Senju has passed away.
Konoha prepared a grand funeral for Hashirama Senju.
Uchiha Izuna became the Fourth Hokage!
The Hokage's office.
Izuna, who had become Hokage, sat in the main seat.
Standing on either side were Hiruzen Sarutobi, Danzo Shimura, Koharu Utatane, Homura Mitokado, and others.
Izuna had clearly realized that with fewer and fewer senior members remaining in Konoha, the village needed to cultivate a new generation.
Therefore, after Izuna became Hokage.
Danzo and Hiruzen were directly appointed as assistants to the Hokage, thus creating the first dual-assistant system.
A Hokage advisory position was established so that Yan and Koharu could learn from each other.
"Hokage-sama..."
An ANBU member rushed in and whispered something in Izuna's ear.
"What?! What kind of work are you doing?! Are the Konoha barrier and restrictions just for show?!"
Uchiha Izuna's expression changed slightly as he asked.
The ANBU member lowered his head in shame: "With your combined strength, we couldn't possibly have detected you..."
"Take me to see it."
Izuna hurriedly stood up and said.
He then ordered Danzo and Hiruzen to temporarily handle Konoha affairs.
Hiruzen and Danzo exchanged a glance, their eyes filled with joy.
Izuna entered the secret room.
Looking at the empty room, a deep sense of unease welled up inside me.
"My elder brother and Tobirama left without saying goodbye...why...?"
Uchiha Izuna frowned and paced back and forth in the room with his hands behind his back.
Then Izuna closed his eyes.
After thinking it over, I finally decided to forget about it.
With no other option, Izuna ordered, "This matter must not be revealed. Announce to the public that my elder brother and Tobirama have passed away!"
"Yes, sir!"
The masked members of the ANBU all knelt on one knee and nodded.
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In the center of Konoha, in front of a courtyard gate.
Five-year-old Orochimaru and Jiraiya were already dressed.
"Today is your first day at the Ninja Academy, so you must study hard," Manji said to the two of them.
"I know, old man!" Jiraiya replied casually.
"I understand, Grandpa." Orochimaru nodded obediently.
Jiraiya chuckled and stepped forward: "Grandpa, could you give Orochimaru and me some pocket money? We'll buy some snacks after school."
Wanci chuckled twice upon hearing this: "The money is all with your Uncle Kakuzu. Just ask him for it."
Kakuzu's expression changed slightly, but he still reluctantly took out a few banknotes: "Spend sparingly, making money isn't easy."
"Yay!"
"Come on, Uncle Kakuzu, everyone knows you recently made a fortune buying stocks in the Land of Fire."
Jiraiya happily accepted the money and skipped and hopped toward the ninja academy.
"Grandpa, Uncle Kakuzu, I'm leaving."
Orochimaru quietly put the money in his pocket and followed Jiraiya.
"So much has happened lately. I never expected that Izuna, who never fought or competed, would become Hokage."
"Kakuzu sighed."
Wanci nodded upon hearing this: "Good fortune."
According to the original storyline, Hashirama Senju should be dead by now.
However, due to his own intervention, Hashirama Senju lived a little longer.
It was around the time that Tobirama Senju died.
Manji seemed to be deep in thought. He had recently received news that Madara and Tobirama had left, and had taken photos of White Zetsu to follow them.
I have no idea what these two are up to...
"But how should we judge the contest between Indra and Asura in this generation...?"
Wan hesitated slightly, but his intervention prevented the two from engaging in combat.
In this generation, the two did not reconcile like Sasuke and Naruto, so their obsessions remained, and Indra and Ashura were reincarnated as well.