"What? Why?"
Senju Tobirama was surprised when he heard Uchiha Yoichi's words, thinking he had misheard. But after confirming that Uchiha Yoichi indeed had no intention of dealing with Uchiha Madara, he said with a sinking expression:
"The Moon Eye Plan implemented by Uchiha Madara will destroy the entire Ninja World, and he might resurrect at any time. Isn't that enough to make you take it seriously?"
"Hmm, indeed it's not enough. Konoha's next plan is to annex the Hidden Sand Village and the Land of Wind. The village is all striving in this direction. I'm aware of Uchiha Madara's matter, but that's merely awareness."
Uchiha Yoichi spoke without expression. He hadn't made a move for a long while, and both the Two-tailed and Nine-tailed beasts were in the village. If Uchiha Madara were to collect Tailed Beasts, there's no way he could bypass Konoha.
So why proactively target Uchiha Madara? Once he wreaks havoc among Hidden Rock and Hidden Cloud, he will surely come to Konoha.
"I have no objection to you resurrecting the First Hokage, but Konoha Ninjas absolutely cannot act without orders. This is a Hokage directive."
"You are not the Hokage yet!"
"Three days from now, I will be."
Uchiha Yoichi spoke up. The village elections had ended, and now only the Daimyo and various nobles remained to witness the Hokage succession ceremony. However, he was already exercising the power of the Hokage and had been for a long time.
"In summary, Second Hokage, you may act privately but cannot bring Konoha Ninjas unless they willingly leave Konoha."
This was Uchiha Yoichi's final ultimatum, directed to Sarutobi Hiruzen, Jiraiya, Mitokado Homura, and Utatane Koharu. Follow the previous Hokage, and prepare to be expelled from the village.
Senju Tobirama stood up immediately upon hearing these words and said in a cold tone, "Kid, you're deliberately indulging Madara. For what reason? Could the Uchiha Race still have connections with Madara..."
"Granduncle, what nonsense are you talking!"
Tsunade stood up directly, loudly speaking to Senju Tobirama, then came beside Tobirama and Uchiha Yoichi: "Yoichi must have his considerations, don't make wild guesses!"
"Tsunade..."
"Forget it, Granduncle, Nawaki came back today. Come with me to see Nawaki, and don't argue with Yoichi anymore!"
Tsunade immediately felt that she couldn't let the granduncle and Uchiha Yoichi argue any further. Both of them had similar personalities, seldom listening to opinions from others. Separated, they were both reliable; together, they had adverse effects.
But Uchiha Yoichi was now the Hokage of the village; once the succession ceremony was held in three days, he would be the highest authority in the village. Besides, in just a few short years, Uchiha Yoichi had developed the village to its current state, his abilities undoubtedly surpassing everyone.
Even though the previous two Hokages were her grandfathers, Tsunade also felt this way. It was just that the changes in Konoha Village were truly vast. It had now become the most desirable town to live in within the Land of Fire, bar none.
"Tsunade, wait a minute..."
Senju Tobirama was pushed towards the outside, his shoulder and wrist grasped by Tsunade. This granddaughter's strength had become so great, he couldn't break free.
"Let's go home, Granduncle. I'll take you around Konoha, and besides, your granddaughter is pregnant; don't force me to get physical.... Yoichi, you carry on."
With the last sentence, Tsunade used Monster Strength to drag Senju Tobirama out of the office.
After Senju Tobirama was led away by Tsunade, Uchiha Yoichi spoke to Sarutobi Hiruzen, Jiraiya, and others, "Everyone, if there's nothing, please leave. Remember what I just said."
Upon hearing Uchiha Yoichi's words, Sarutobi Hiruzen and others also left.
After Hatake Sakumo and others who stayed left, he then asked, "Mr. Yoichi, what are you planning?"
"Because it's not necessary, Senior Sakumo."
Uchiha Yoichi straightforwardly said, "Both the Two-tailed and Nine-tailed beasts are in Konoha. To execute that Moon Eye Plan, one cannot bypass Konoha. At that time, we simply wait for them to come; Second Hokage values Uchiha Madara too highly, even wanting to use the entire village's power to stop Uchiha Madara—which I could not possibly agree to...."
He would be happy for Uchiha Madara to collect the Eight-tailed beast and dismantle the Hidden Cloud Village. If Uchiha Madara came to Konoha early, Uchiha Yoichi would drive him away and let him gather Tailed Beasts from other Ninja Villages.
With a Rinnegan-equipped Uchiha Madara, Uchiha Yoichi truly wished to have a showdown with him.
Lately, his Genetic Primordial Energy had been getting stronger. Clones had been consistently absorbing energy at the Loulan Dragon Vein, then refined the Genetic Primordial Energy and transmitted it back.
Currently, Uchiha Yoichi's physical level had reached the status of a Peak War God, and the Lightning Annihilation Mode had been cultivated multiple times. With Uchiha Yoichi's current physical strength and refined elixir, he could consecutively use hundreds of times of Lightning Instant.
He just feared Uchiha Madara might not be resilient enough!
"As long as you are confident, that's fine. If you need me, feel free to send someone to find me."
Hatake Sakumo said with a slightly grim expression. Knowing Uchiha Madara's presence in the Ninja World prevented him from relaxing.
"Senior Hatake, if you have time, you could also learn Sage Mode from Ryuchi Cave's Snake Princess. With your strength, cultivating this shouldn't be difficult; Sage Mode provides a significant boost in power."
Uchiha Yoichi advised, as the Fourth Hokage, inviting guidance. Whether it was Tagitsuhime or Tagorihime, they'd grant Hatake Sakumo the courtesy of instructing him in Sage Mode practice.
Though Hatake Sakumo seldom used Ninjutsu, Sage Mode could enhance perception ability, physical attributes, and Chakra.