Konoha: The thirty-year-old Uchiha is not motivated.

midnight,

In front of the Hokage Building, three figures approaching from different directions met.
Among them, Koharu Utatane, who received Hiruzen Sarutobi's urgent assembly order, rushed over without even having time to remove her face mask.
"Seriously, it's so late, what does Hiruzen want with us?"

She withdrew her questioning gaze from the brightly lit office on the top floor, looking at the sleepy-eyed Mitokado Homura and Akimichi Torifu, who was wolfing down a pork knuckle as a late-night snack. Her face, covered by a face mask, was full of resentment.
"Smack~ Smack~ Could it be that Danzo has gotten into some big trouble again?"

After licking the last piece of meat off the bone into his mouth, Akimichi Torifu stroked his thick chin with his greasy hand and maliciously speculated,

"It's very likely. The budget at the root department has been consistently exceeding the limit lately, so he probably got into some trouble."

Mitokado Homura pushed up the main body on the bridge of her nose, giving an expression of approval.
"Elders, please step forward. The Hokage has been waiting for a long time."

The secret agents, who had been waiting there for a long time, rushed forward to greet the three high-ranking officials.

"Let's go, let's go. I want to see what kind of trouble Hiruzen and Danzo are up to this time."

Koharu, already somewhat resentful that her beauty sleep had been interrupted, took the lead and walked ahead.

If Hiruzen Sarutobi doesn't provide a reasonable explanation today, she'll definitely tell her best friend Biwako, spreading rumors that her husband has an improper relationship with Danzo.
Bang bang bang~
"Come in."

Hearing the weary voice coming from the Hokage's office, Koharu Utatane glared at him, slammed the door open, and strode in aggressively.

"Hiruzen Sarutobi, shall I go?"

As soon as she entered, she saw Hiruzen Sarutobi and Danzo standing on either side of the office, looking dejected. Their strange appearance made her swallow back the Konoha slang that had just risen to her throat.

"What are you two up to?"

Seeing the three bewildered figures, Hiruzen Sarutobi's face flashed with a hint of satisfaction.
How could I let you few escape this time?
Hurry up and come get soaked in the rain with me!
"You are here."

Just as Koharu and the others were wondering what was going on, a deep voice that had only echoed in their past memories rang in their ears.

The three then noticed a familiar figure standing behind the Hokage's throne in the very center, looking down at the neon-lit streets through the huge floor-to-ceiling windows.
"what!?"

Koharu's already large eyes widened instantly, and the face mask on her face slipped off and fell to the floor, revealing her smooth and pretty face full of surprise.
"Snapped!"

A loud slap suddenly rang out. Akimichi Torifu, who had decisively slapped himself, rubbed his stinging face, his astonishment evident.
"Hiss, it's not an illusion."

"Hiruzen, what's going on? Who is he?"

Only Mitokado Homura remained relatively calm. He subtly took a step back, asking a serious question while secretly reaching for his ninja tool pouch at his lower back.
However, the figure with its back to them vanished in the blink of an eye. Before the three could even cry out, Mitokado Homura sensed a gaze fixed on him from behind.

"You remain as vigilant as ever, Yan."

"what?"

"you you."

Slowly turning his head, a familiar face appeared before Mitokado Homura.
White hair, red eyes, a sharp aura...

In surprise, the kunai he had just pulled out fell to the ground.

"teacher?"

pat~
"Teacher, several of them have been involved in the decisions I've made over the years."

Seeing the three terrified by the resurrected Tobirama Senju, Hiruzen Sarutobi, who loved to drag others down with him, delivered the finishing blow at the opportune moment.

"So, only the mirror is clean?"

Turning his head to glance at the betrayer Hiruzen Sarutobi, who was selling out his friend for personal gain, Tobirama Senju, who knew the village's situation inside and out, deliberately asked,
"The main reason is that Jing has been on inspection tours for the past few years and hasn't had many opportunities to participate in major village decisions."

Noticing the mocking look in his teacher's eyes, Hiruzen Sarutobi suddenly remembered that the other person had Hisana Senju as an informant. He immediately abandoned the idea of ​​dragging Kagami into the mess and instead offered a more reasonable explanation.

"Humph!"

Tobirama Senju gave a soft snort, and the people present instantly broke out in a cold sweat.

"Everyone, take a seat."

He turned and walked to the Hokage's throne, then plopped down on it without any hesitation. Without him even saying a word, Hisana Senju, who shared the same thought process, stood behind him.
Upon hearing this, Hiruzen Sarutobi and the dejected Danzo felt as if they had been granted a pardon and immediately sat up straight.
The three newcomers were somewhat bewildered, standing there unsure whether to move or sit.
After all, the fact that a teacher could be resurrected was simply too unbelievable; they needed time to process it.

"What are you three standing there for? Come here right now!"

Seeing the hesitant group, Hiruzen Sarutobi urged them repeatedly. Homura Mitokado gritted his teeth, sat down beside him, and whispered in a voice only the two of them could hear.
"Monkey, what's going on here? Is this some kind of 'remembering the bitter past and appreciating the sweet present' themed cosplay?"

"As you can see, the teacher is alive."

"How can this be?"

He had personally examined Tobirama Senju's body; it was as dead as could be.

"Take a look at this and you should understand."

Danzo, standing nearby, handed over the experimental records meticulously fabricated by Senju Hisama. Mitokado Homura, who had some knowledge in this area, glanced through them briefly and then gave a look that suggested he had seen a ghost.
"How...how could this method possibly succeed?"

The success rate of reviving a tailed beast in this way is not much higher than that of a human impregnating a tailed beast.

"But the facts are right in front of you, you have to believe them whether you want to or not."

Danzo shook his head, his expression utterly miserable. He and Hiruzen Sarutobi had already been berated by Tobirama Senju for three hours. If they didn't find a few more to take the blame, they were afraid they'd be driven to despair.
"Don't give me that half-hearted whispering, Danzo. You haven't finished answering your questions yet. What kind of organization is Root? Why are its members less than a third of the Anbu's, yet its revenue is 30% higher than the Anbu's?"

"Teacher, the members at the root do all the dirty and hard work that can't be seen in the light of day. Giving them more benefits is to prevent them from feeling disheartened by their silent dedication!"

Seeing Tobirama Senju's displeased expression, Danzo explained with a bitter face, knowing that his teacher suspected him of abusing his power for personal gain and enriching himself.
But he could guarantee with his life and his life that, at least in the core area, he not only didn't take bribes or demand anything, but he also repeatedly used family products to distribute holiday benefits to members out of his own pocket.
"Since you put it that way, I will trust you for now. I will make a decision after you bring me the work files from the root department over the years tomorrow."

Remembering the half-pig Tsunade would bring back during holidays, and having eaten plenty of braised pork, Tobirama Senju decided to give Danzo a chance to prove himself.

"Roger that!"

Danzo, unaware that he had escaped death because of half a pig, immediately breathed a sigh of relief, while gleefully looking at Mitokado Homura and the other two.

Now it's their turn to be tortured, isn't it?
"Alright, due to time constraints, we'll put the rectification issues aside for now."

"what?"

"Danzo, do you have a problem with my decision?"

Seeing his disciple suddenly cry out in surprise, interrupting him, Tobirama Senju gave him a dangerous look.
"No disciple has any objections."

Tuantuan doesn't say anything, Tuantuan is suffering inside.

"The reason I had Hiruzen gather you all here is mainly to give you a heads-up."

With his hands supporting his chin, Tobirama Senju glanced at the five anxious disciples below and slowly began to speak.

"My resurrection is classified as SSS-level secret."

"Oh? So, teacher, are you planning to retire behind the scenes?"

Upon hearing this, Hiruzen Sarutobi's eyes lit up.
"No, you all need to agree on a story. I was just seriously injured and unconscious at the time. Now, thanks to my daughter's tireless efforts and care, I have successfully woken up. The news of my death that was spread back then was just a temporary measure to avoid the arrival of my enemies."

"This"

Hiruzen Sarutobi and the others looked puzzled upon hearing this. Wasn't the fact that Tobirama Senju had been resurrected a golden opportunity to demonstrate the superior technological research and development capabilities of Konoha?

"I understand! The teacher is worried that Miss Hisa will be coveted by others!"

Koharu glanced at the somber-faced teacher, then at the silent Senju Hisa behind him, and instantly a sentimental answer formed in her mind.

"Well, everyone says girls are more sensitive. Koharu, you guessed right. I did this all to protect Hisa. Once the Resurrection of the Dead technique is revealed, it will inevitably start a ninja world war."

For ease of expression, Senju Hisa referred to her method of "resurrecting" her father as the art of resurrection from the dead.
"We understand, Miss Hisana. Rest assured, we will never reveal even a single word about this technique."

Hiruzen Sarutobi and the others looked at Hisana Senju with unwavering certainty, making their promise with absolute certainty.
"Thank you all. I will seal this technique away permanently when I return."

Seeing that the time was almost right, Senju Hisa, who was recently short of money, immediately offered to seal away this non-existent resurrection technique.

"and many more!"

Upon hearing this, the group immediately panicked. Although it wasn't advisable to reveal it publicly for the time being, the value of this secret technique couldn't be measured in simple terms. It concerned the future development of Konoha, and it would be a great pity to keep it sealed away like this.
"What suggestions do you have?"

Tobirama Senju raised an eyebrow, feigning hesitation as he asked,
"I suggest that Miss Hisana continue to research and improve this secret technique, and increase the success rate as much as possible. This is crucial for the future of Konoha."

Hiruzen Sarutobi raised his hand, his gaze fixed intently on Hishima Senju, whose eyes were practically rolling back in his head.
"Can research be done just by talking?"

"Yan, starting tomorrow, establish a secret special fund to fully support Miss Hishin's secret technique development work."

Instantly understanding the implication in Senju Hijiri's words, Hiruzen Sarutobi waved his hand, and a generous sum of money instantly arrived in his account.

"But Hiruzen, the village's accounts don't have any extra funds."

Mitokado Homura adjusted his glasses and replied with a troubled tone,
"Then we'll cut from the budget at the root."

"monkey!"

Seeing the fire suddenly spread to him, Danzo stood up angrily, glaring at his childhood friend who had used him as a scapegoat, his eyes filled with heartache and resentment.

"You will regret this!"

"Danzo, I am the Hokage."

"Why am I the only one being targeted? Xiaochun's medical department has a large budget, right? And what about Qufeng's logistics and procurement department!"

"Don't be willful, Danzo. Koharu and the others are key personnel in the village, so their basic budgets cannot be touched."

Whether it's medical care or supplies reserves, these are vital to a village and should never be taken lightly.
So, my root isn't considered a major part?

Danzo's indignant questioning only elicited tacit nods from the others in the office. "How about this, if you really think it's unfair, I'll cut the Uchiha Police Department's budget in half as well. What do you think?"

"Alright! It's all for the village, we'll endure this hardship together."

Seeing that he had dragged the security team into the mess, Danzo felt much better. After all, Root wasn't some greedy little cat that would suffer losses all by itself.

"Teacher, Miss Hisa, what do you think?"

After making a simple decision, Hiruzen Sarutobi cautiously inquired about the person's opinion.
On the surface, Tobirama Senju appeared calm and collected, but inside he was overjoyed. He feigned difficulty and glanced behind him at Hisana Senju, who was barely able to contain her laughter.
"Hijin, are you confident?"

“Father, since the village is so supportive of my research and development, I will certainly live up to their expectations and do my best to improve the technique of resurrecting the dead.”

Although she had anticipated that Hiruzen Sarutobi and the others would allocate research funds to her before coming, Hisa Senju hadn't expected so much.

If she calculates carefully, as long as she delays this project for ten years or so, she can pay off all the debts. After that, she can rebuild the Senju clan without any burden and reclaim the glory that belongs to the number one clan in the ninja world.

One day, she will take back everything she has lost!

"Teacher, what are your plans next?"

After discussing this important issue, Hiruzen Sarutobi and the others exchanged glances discreetly and cautiously asked,

"What to do? Of course, it's to correct the mistakes you've made over the years and bring the village back on track after it has strayed from its original purpose."

The village that he and his elder brother had painstakingly built was about to be ruined by these kids. If Tobirama Senju didn't step in now, who knew what outrageous things they might do next?
"Has Jing not returned yet?"

"He's on his way back and should arrive before dawn."

Hiruzen Sarutobi glanced at the clock on the wall, secretly calculated the time, and replied,

"Okay, when he gets back, you guys are responsible for conveying and implementing the spirit of tonight's meeting."

Tobirama Senju nodded, a resolute look appearing on his stiff face. He was about to announce his return to the entire ninja world.

"I will attend tomorrow's Jonin meeting as a rehired advisor."

the next day,
As dawn broke, representatives from various clans set off for the Hokage Building to attend the Monday Jonin meeting, which was held without fail.
Uchiha clan territory
"Ok?"

Just as Uchiha Setsuna finished dressing and was about to leave, his eyelids suddenly twitched, and a strange sense of crisis welled up in his heart.

"Elder, Elder Lü Cha has been waiting for you outside for quite some time."

The guard beside him glanced at the time and dutifully reminded him.
"I see."

Forcibly smoothing his twitching eyelids, Uchiha Setsuna quickly straightened his clothes and resolutely stepped out of the house.
"Setsuna, I guess I won't attend these kinds of meetings anymore?"

The energetic Uchiha Ryōzashi showed no signs of aging. Watching Uchiha Setsuna walk out with a frown, he shook his head helplessly.

"Why? The higher-ups didn't limit the number of family members who could attend."

"It's a scheduling conflict. There's a dance battle in the square on Mondays, and I've missed several of them already, you know?"

Having long lost interest in managing family affairs, the reason he remained in Konoha instead of going to the Land of Waves, besides worrying about his granddaughter, was primarily because he was captivated by the enchanting dance moves of the square-dancing aunties.

"Elder Lü, is it possible that in your heart, holding a meeting is less important than square dancing?"

"if not?"

"."

When the two arrived at the Hokage Building, the entrance was already packed with people queuing for inspection.
While waiting, the conversation between the representatives of the smaller clans ahead of him piqued Uchiha Setsuna's interest.
"Have you heard? Something big seems to have happened last night!"

"What's the big news? Tell me quickly!"

"how could I know?"

"So how did you make that judgment?"

"Hmph~ Last night, there was a surge in takeout orders near the Hokage Building. Something must have happened to keep the Hokage and the others busy all night."

Seeing the curious eyes around him, the representative of the small family smugly hummed twice and began to explain the reasons in detail.
"I see. But how did you know about the surge in food delivery orders?"

"Well, I'm not afraid you'll laugh at me, but actually every day after get off work and dinner, I do some crowdsourcing to supplement my household income."

Delivering food and completing tasks are both about accepting commissions and making money, so it's not shameful.
Uchiha Setsuna, who had just finished eating his melon, curled his lip in disdain.
A surge in food delivery orders?
This does indicate that someone was working overtime at the Hokage Building last night, but it doesn't necessarily mean anything major happened. It could just be the work of a little glutton who had their taste buds tingled.
"Boring gossip."

After giving a brief assessment, Uchiha Setsuna, having completed the examination, walked into the building without looking back, his every move exuding the arrogance unique to a major clan.

"Ugh, I really want to dance!"

Uchiha Roza, his face full of melancholy, followed closely behind.
In the Hokage's office,

Having not slept all night, Hiruzen Sarutobi sported large dark circles under his eyes. Looking at the Konoha F6 members before him, he asked in a deep voice,
"Are you all ready?"

"Hiruzen, did Master really come back to life? You guys aren't all ganging up on me, are you?"

Having just heard the outrageous story, Uchiha Kagami frowned, his face full of skepticism.

"You'll find out soon enough."

Too lazy to explain any longer, Hiruzen Sarutobi sighed and beckoned to the Anbu guarding the door.

Creak~
As the office door opened, the Jonin representatives of the clans, who had been waiting outside, filed in, searching for their designated meeting seats.

"Why do the Hokage and the others look a bit unwell?"

Uchiha Setsuna, who naturally walked to the front row, keenly noticed the listless state of Hiruzen Sarutobi and the others, and a look of doubt arose in his heart.
"Lord Jing! When did you get back?"

Uchiha Ryōza noticed Uchiha Kagami, who had been out on patrol for a long time, and immediately went up to greet him.
"Just arrived."

Nodding slightly, Uchiha Kagami replied with a smile. Uchiha Ryōzai seized the opportunity to ask in a low voice,

"Lord Jing, what is the agenda for today's meeting?"

"Uh, I'm not too sure about that either."

Faced with Uchiha Ryōza's question, he hesitated for a moment, remembering Hiruzen Sarutobi's instructions, and shook his head in reply.
"quiet!"

Just then, Hiruzen Sarutobi, standing before everyone, spoke in a deep voice. The previously noisy scene instantly fell silent; disrupting the meeting's order would result in a fine.
"The meeting will now begin."

The representatives present sat up straight upon hearing this. Seeing that almost all the clan representatives had arrived, Hiruzen Sarutobi, who had timed his appointment with Tobirama Senju perfectly, took out the still-wet meeting agenda and solemnly announced...

"Ladies and gentlemen, before we begin today's meeting, I would like to invite a distinguished guest."

A high-profile guest?
These words caused an uproar among the crowd. Forgetting about order, they began whispering among themselves, speculating about who this guest, whom Hiruzen Sarutobi called a heavyweight, was.

"It's almost time."

Danzo and the others glanced at the location of the door, and sure enough, two figures with steady steps appeared at the end of the corridor as expected.

"Senju Hisama?"

"That man looks familiar, like I've seen him somewhere before?"

The steady footsteps instantly drew the attention of everyone in the office. The white-haired girl was very familiar to everyone present, but upon seeing the white-haired man beside Senju Hisama, most of the representatives showed confusion and contemplation.

"Wait, look, that photo!"

At this moment, someone noticed that a portrait of someone hanging on the wall of the Hokage's office bore a striking resemblance to the man who was slowly approaching.

"The first Party Branch Secretary?"

After several confirmations, screams of alarm continued to erupt.
"How. How is it possible?"

In the crowd, Uchiha Setsuna, trembling all over, stared intently at the man he had once regarded as a nightmare, his bloodshot eyes fixed on him.

"Tobirama Senju, you...you should already be dead!"

He really is a born evil Uchiha brat.

Sensing the gaze from the Sharingan, Tobirama Senju's lips curled into a smirk, his eyes narrowed, and a sharp aura instantly pressed down, sending a chill down the spine of the already terrified Uchiha.
"teacher!?"

The moment Kagami, possessing the eye of insight, saw Tobirama Senju, all his doubts vanished with a trembling "Teacher!"
As fellow Uchiha, Uchiha Kagami's genuine joy contrasted sharply with the fleeting terror shown by Uchiha Setsuna beside him.
"Jing, you've worked so hard all these years."

Looking at his disciple's slightly weathered face, Tobirama Senju nodded in approval. Compared to the bloated Danzo, this was how a successor to the Will of Fire should look.
Without Mirror's protection and patrols, the borders of the Land of Fire would be in who knows what kind of chaos they would be in.
It turns out they really weren't lying to me.
With a complex expression, Kagami glanced at Hiruzen Sarutobi and the others beside her. Her understanding of this world continued to expand.

"This is incredible! This is incredible!"

Uchiha Roza composed himself and thoroughly examined the suddenly appearing Senju Tobirama from all angles, his aged brows furrowing slightly.
It is undoubtedly him, it's this chakra.
Standing beside him, Hyuga Hiten frowned in unison, the veins around his temples gradually smoothing out, and the doubt in his white eyes only increased.

"Why has the Party Secretary's chakra weakened so much?"

Having noticed that Tobirama Senju's strength had been greatly diminished, the two remained cautiously silent, their red and white eyes filled with deep thought.

"Tap tap. Tap."

With steady steps, Tobirama Senju walked through the crowd that had made way for him to reach the center of the conference hall, the spotlight on everyone.

As he walked, he heard all sorts of whispers; everyone expressed the expected astonishment and skepticism about his resurrection.
How can we not have doubts?
When Tobirama Senju was buried, they all lined up to sprinkle soil on his grave.

"If you're wondering where I went before, I can only say..."

Turning around, his sharp gaze swept over the dumbfounded representatives of the clans' Jonin, a slight upturn at the corners of his mouth carrying a hint of disdain.

"I'm back! I never left!" (End of Chapter)