Aomi nodded seriously, "Hmm, you make a valid point."
"Aomi, when your eyes absorb Tailed Beast Chakra, do you feel anything?"
"Not really... If you hadn't reminded me, Tobirama, I wouldn't have noticed it..."
Senju Tobirama nodded, "That's it!"
"If it weren't for me being inside you, these eyes would silently absorb your Chakra to strengthen themselves..."
"Hmph, his plan might be clever, but he missed one thing—"
"Someone like you with powerful yet rational eye power in the Uchiha Clan, with me inside you!"
Senju Tobirama continued explaining his guess:
"Now, let's discuss who stopped the world-ending existence, Six Paths Sage, back then?"
"Obviously, it could only be his two sons, the ancestors of Uchiha and Senju clans!"
"The selection of successors for the Ninja Sect by Six Paths Sage was the biggest flaw, using such a trivial method—a process less formal than selecting a class monitor in the Ninja Academy."
"There must be problems in the relationship between Six Paths Sage and his two sons, and only his sons could stand against him..."
Aomi expressed a differing opinion, shaking his head, "It's unreasonable, Tobirama."
"If the ancestors of Uchiha and Senju joined forces to stop Six Paths Sage, then their descendants should be united. Why is there a thousand-year conflict without reconciliation?"
Senju Tobirama sighed, "Aomi, I'm worried about you. Your thoughts are a bit sluggish now."
"With the existence of this stele, after several generations since Asura and Indra, through the wars and conflicts in the Ninja World, the Uchihas saw the stories recorded on this stele, what would they think of the Senju clan?"
Senju Tobirama looked at the Uchiha Stele, the Sharingan deep as scarlet blood, putting himself into the role of an Uchiha.
"They wouldn't be convinced..."
"The twists and turns of wars would induce the Uchiha's demonic nature, and the unfair election stories on the stele would amplify these emotions. The descendants of those ancestors who once fought side by side to save the Ninja World would eventually part ways, swept away by the tides of history, washing away past bonds..."
"Six Paths Sage is very astute, standing at the historical latitude to look at the issue, worthy of being the once supreme existence."
Aomi blinked.
Why accuse me of being sluggish?
It's like the logic has already settled, firmly pinning Six Paths Sage as the major antagonist, unable to turn over.
"What you said, makes sense, Tobirama..."
Aomi slowly said:
"When those arrogant immortals saw me, they showed an extremely ingratiating attitude, which is quite abnormal."
"Jiraiya once said that he trusts Six Paths Sage's prophecy because the Great Toad Sage had ties with him, a friendship."
"Perhaps, to the Three Holy Lands, I'm seen as the future Six Paths Sage..."
Senju Tobirama nodded heavily.
"So, Aomi, we have many enemies..."
"Those immortals who are temporarily friendly with us will change their attitude once they discover we're opposing Six Paths Sage."
"Between a mortal and an immortal, the choice of help is obvious."
Aomi's expression was somewhat heavy, yet he still smiled and said:
"I sometimes imagined calling myself Tobirama Jinchuriki, but it seems I might become Six Paths Sage's Jinchuriki instead..."
Senju Tobirama fell silent.
He couldn't laugh.
Aomi also slowly gathered his smile, as the two faced each other, just as they did the first time they met, examining one another.
"Tobirama, I might have to speak out of turn."
Aomi softly said:
"I've been contemplating, having summoned you from the Pure Land, whether it's because your Chakra clings to me or as Mito suggested it was your handiwork, or just a coincidence, it's indeed our fate."
"Along the way, without your help, I wouldn't have achieved such accomplishments today."
Aomi's eyes revealed the iconic Sharingan, his gentle smile disappearing, his eyes full of ambitious ambition.
"You know, Tobirama, I'll be honest with you..."
"I used to hesitate to stand out, hiding in Ninja School because I knew even though my talent was outstanding, it was only quite notable, unremarkable among the historical figures, so I opted for a stable life."
"Your arrival made me feel I had unique luck, strengthening my belief in striving."
Aomi stared at his hands, murmuring to himself, "An unknown nobody or a world-renowned figure?"
"Fortunately, with your help, my life is considered remarkable, wouldn't you say?"
"I cherish the moments with you, hoping you feel the same."
Senju Tobirama took a deep breath and forced a wide smile:
"I am truly happy, you inherently wicked Uchiha brat, you've made me into an Uchiha Tobirama, and I am very happy!"
Aomi laughed heartily.
"Then, old geezer, I need you to hit the road with me, Tobirama."
Aomi suddenly stood up, gazing at the Nine Tomoe Rinne Sharingan inside him, solemnly said: "I promised to resurrect you, but now it seems, time is running out..."
"Moreover, I need your power to suppress it together."
Senju Tobirama's heart stirred, a grin reminiscent of an Uchiha appeared on his face, he already guessed what Aomi wanted to do!
He nodded encouragingly at Aomi, signaling him to continue.
"In this final time, I plan to meet close ones one last time, arrange Konoha, the newly annexed Hidden Mist, and the newly annexed Root, then swiftly deal with the incoming Ninja Alliance Army, securing twenty peace years for the village."
"After that, it's settling Six Paths Sage."
Aomi smiled faintly: "His plan is potent, but he met us..."
"It seems he's trying to possess me, but inversely, he also sealed himself inside me, I'll use my body as an unbreakable cage, bind all my Chakra with Fuinjutsu, finally dive into the depths of the ocean sealing myself forever!"
"How about it, Tobirama..."
Aomi patted Senju Tobirama's shoulder: "Dare to pull the immortal from his pedestal with me?"
"Let's do it, Aomi."
Senju Tobirama, uncharacteristically swore:
"What's he supposed to be? Didn't Six Paths Sage himself claim? Combining Senju and Uchiha power grants mastery over all things, then let him taste our might!"
"Alright, Tobirama."
Aomi extended a fist towards Senju Tobirama, his gaze deep: "Let's quietly become the saviors..."
The two powerfully bumped fists.
Aomi ran towards the battlefield...
After Aomi became unseen, Senju Tobirama's expression suddenly turned mournful.
This was the only viable option.
Six Paths Sage was already in the process of possessing Aomi, at this rate, before a solution arises, Aomi might no longer be himself...
The most stable, efficient yet cruel method was sealing oneself, denying the Chakra needed for resurrection.
Just like Aomi mentioned, using oneself as a cage, locking away the inherently wicked Six Paths Sage!
"It's an honor becoming the savior with you, Aomi." Senju Tobirama softly whispered to himself.
At this moment.
The Will of Fire burned fiercely in Senju Tobirama's heart!
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Meanwhile, at the other end of Ninja World, as Senju Tobirama harbored thoughts of death.
Uchiha Madara finally made up his mind, exhaled deeply.
He would resurrect Uchiha Izuna...
Revive, my brother!