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

Konoha did not deliberately conceal or publicize the news of Tobirama Senju's victory in the revival match.

But secrets don't stay hidden forever. Within 24 hours, this unbelievable news had appeared on the desks of the leaders of all the major and minor ninja villages.
Hidden Rock Village
Onoki, who was busy preparing for war, glanced at the intelligence his subordinate had just presented him, and veins instantly bulged on his bald head.
"Snapped!"

With a slam of his calloused hand on the table, the already cracked marble surface seemed on the verge of collapsing.

"You guys are supposed to be the Dark Division, you should have your own intelligence verification capabilities. How dare you present me with such obviously fake news as 'zombie resurrection'?"

He glared angrily at the trembling masked Iwagakure in front of him, and began to consider whether he should implement cost reduction and efficiency improvement measures, cut some of the funding for the Anbu, and motivate these guys to work harder.

"Reporting to Tsuchikage-sama, Tobirama Senju did indeed appear at Konoha's Jonin meeting this morning."

Seeing that Onoki still didn't believe him, the ANBU, feeling that their year-end bonus was in jeopardy, quickly explained the source of the information.

"This is firsthand intelligence from our intelligence network in Konoha, and it's absolutely reliable!"

"Intelligence station? That's the takeout shop that makes braised pork knuckle in the style of the Land of Earth?"

The mention of the intelligence station instantly lessened the skepticism on Onoki's face.

He knew very well how accurate the intelligence from that informant station, disguised as a popular takeout restaurant, was; it had been flawless for years.
"Yes!"

"Tsk! At this crucial juncture..."

Onoki clicked his tongue in disapproval. Tobirama Senju was a notorious schemer. Iwagakure was already in a difficult situation; if Konoha got involved, wouldn't all his years of preparations be in vain?

"Let's go down and investigate further. We must find out the inside story of Tobirama Senju's resurrection."

……

Hidden Cloud Village
Inside the Raikage's office, Ai frowned as he looked at the information in his hand regarding Tobirama Senju's resurrection.
Is the source reliable?

"Reporting to you, sir, this is firsthand information sent by the Konoha intelligence station today."

An intelligence station? That's no problem.

Ai nodded slightly. The accuracy of the information regarding the Thunder Country-style grilled fish takeout restaurant had stood the test of time.
"Keep investigating. By the way, never let the previous AB-sama know about this."

If their elderly senior brother were to learn that Tobirama Senju was still alive, their blood pressure, which had just returned to normal, would likely spike again.

Bang!

As soon as he finished speaking, the tightly closed office door slammed shut, and Jin Jiao slowly walked in, flexing his thick, mechanical prosthetic limbs, a satisfied look on his aged face.
"Xiao Ai, this newly developed robotic arm is quite powerful. Make a few more for your senior brothers later."

"Okay...okay! Senior Brother."

Looking at the front door on the ground, which had been replaced several times this month, Ai rubbed her temples and nodded in response with a helpless expression.

Without making a sound, he slipped the information about Tobirama Senju from the table into the thick pile of documents.

"What are you secretly hiding, you little rascal?"

But how could such a small trick escape the eyes of a ninja of Kinkaku's caliber? He opened his tiger-like eyes wide and coldly questioned,
"Nothing, nothing."

"Hehe, you kid, your child is so big now, but you still can't get rid of your habit of reading 'Serious Magazine'."

Seeing his junior brother's sudden panic, Jin Jiao's serious expression gradually gave way to a teasing one.

"Uh……"

Upon hearing this, Ai's expression froze. Faced with the choice between damaging his own reputation and his senior brother's good health, he ultimately gritted his teeth and chose the former.
"Hey! Senior Brother, you have such discerning eyes! Remember to keep this a secret!"

Feigning a fawning expression, Ai rubbed her hands together and whispered a plea.

"Don't worry, I'm known for being tight-lipped."

Golden Horn nodded with a smile, and then gestured with his lips as if he were zipping up a zipper.
"Thank you so much."

But Ai knew that once the other person left that door today, the old man at the convenience store on the first floor of Lei Ying Lou would be asking to borrow magazines from him tomorrow. Even so, he still forced a smile and thanked him.
"You should watch less of that stuff, it's bad for your health. Your second senior brother is a prime example. He watched too much of that stuff when he was young, and now he can't even stand up straight."

After offering some advice in a tone befitting someone with experience, Jinjiao brandished his newly acquired mechanical arm and left for Yunlei Gorge, where he had arranged to test the power of his new prosthetic limb with his younger brother.
"call"

Watching his senior brother's departing figure, Ai finally let out a long sigh of relief. Turning to the waiting Anbu members, he solemnly gave the order.
"Find a team to keep a close eye on Senior Brother, and make sure they don't find out what happened in Konoha."

"But."

Upon receiving the order, the masked ANBU member's face darkened. Although the news of Tobirama Senju's resurrection had only just occurred, such explosive news would undoubtedly spread rapidly; the truth would eventually come out.
"Sigh, let's keep it a secret for as long as possible. By the way, have Fukai's fitness test results come out yet?"

Ai sighed and then inquired about his cousin's situation.
"Lord Fukai seems to be somewhat incompatible with the Two-Tailed Beast."

"I understand. Tell the experimental class to change the next stage of the test to Eight-Tailed Fox."

Just as my second senior brother said, the Two-Tailed Fox is very picky about its host, so we'll have to try the Eighth Brother, who's easier to get along with.

Although A now possesses the power of the Eight-Tails Knight, he is well aware that this power is ultimately just an external force. As a ninja, he still needs to hone his physical and mental abilities.
The power of a tailed beast may betray you, but muscles will not.

The Hidden Sand Village and the Hidden Mist Village also received the information from the Hidden Leaf Village around the same time, but they only showed some surprise at the news of Tobirama Senju's resurrection.

Among them, Sunagakure, an ally of Konoha, even sent some congratulatory gifts to wish Tobirama Senju success in winning the revival tournament.
The group that reacted most strongly was probably within Konoha.

"Hiruzen! Tell your father the truth, is that Tobirama Senju real or fake?"

At the secret meeting urgently convened by the Ninja Clan Alliance, Sarutobi Sasuke, who had long since retreated to the background, sat in the main seat with a gloomy expression, his eyes filled with solemnity and doubt as he looked at his son beside him.

The reason their ninja alliance was able to rise to power was largely because they took advantage of Tobirama Senju's death and the subsequent decline of the Senju clan, ruthlessly exploiting them to their advantage, which led to their current prosperity.

Now that the dead Tobirama Senju has reappeared alive before their eyes, which of the old guys in the Shinobi Alliance can sleep soundly?
"Father, the teacher is indeed a true teacher, but I really don't know the specifics."

Hiruzen Sarutobi wore a conflicted expression. Since he had promised his teacher to keep it a secret, the information about the Resurrection of the Dead technique absolutely could not be known to anyone other than them.
"Huhu. Huh."

However, before he could finish speaking, the silence of the gathering was broken by a rhythmic snoring sound. Sarutobi Sasuke turned to look at Shimura Kenichi, who was running away, a hint of displeasure flashing across his deeply lined face.
"Father, wake up."

Feeling the gazes from those around him, Danzo, as if pricked by thorns, quickly nudged his father, who was fast asleep beside him.
"Huh? Is the meeting over?"

Kenichi Shimura, slowly waking up, wiped the drool from the corner of his mouth. Without even opening his eyes, he wanted to drag his eldest son to try the latest trendy takeout snacks.

"Come on, Danzo, the Wind Serpent from the Land of Wind and the boiled giant squid from the Land of Water that I ordered should be arriving soon!"

"Kenichi!"

"what?"

Kenichi Shimura was startled by Sasuke Sarutobi's hoarse voice. He quickly opened his half-asleep eyes and realized that everyone in the room was staring at him.

"Honestly, you old monkey, why are you calling me when the meeting isn't over yet?"

Everyone thought he would at least reflect on his actions, but to everyone's surprise, Kenichi Shimura instead confidently questioned Sarutobi Sasuke, who had been startled by his outburst.

"If Tobirama Senju were alive, how could you still be sleeping?"

"So what if he's alive? He's all alone, what are you afraid of him for?"

Kenichi Shimura curled his lip indifferently. If it were before the Senju clan disintegrated, he would definitely be too scared to sleep.
But now the Senju clan is gone, leaving only a few orphans and widows, who are no threat at all.

"That being said, he is still Tobirama Senju!"

While Sarutobi Sasuke agreed with Shimura Kenichi's assessment, they were no strangers to Tobirama Senju's ruthlessness. When Konoha was first established, the still-weak ninja alliance suffered greatly at the hands of that white-haired man.
"So what? What goes in doesn't come out."

The Ninja Alliance is no pushover now; controlling nearly half of Konoha's assets, they have no need to worry about a remnant of the old era.
"Hiruzen, what's your teacher's attitude now?"

Noticing the difficulty in his son's tone, Sarutobi Sasuke immediately adopted a gentle expression.

"Father, please rest assured that the teacher has no intention of dwelling on the past. He is now focusing his energy on correcting the wrong decisions we have made over the years."

Hiruzen Sarutobi shook his head, his words reassuring the assembled elders.

"Really?"

"It's absolutely true. It would have been better if you hadn't mentioned it, Father. Do you know that the teacher actually wanted to cut 60% of the department's operating funds right off the bat? That's a department I worked so hard to build up!"

Danzo, who stepped forward to testify, nodded with a look of profound sorrow, and began to pour out his grievances to Shimura Kenichi beside him, recounting the hardships he had endured over the years.

"Hmph! He won't give it to me, but the Shimura family has no shortage of money. Danzo, remember this: the Shimura family's three thousand breeding boars are your solid backing." "Father."

Looking at his father, who was so supportive of his business, Danzo's eyes were filled with tears of gratitude. He secretly vowed to make a name for himself and bring glory to his family, so that his name would resound throughout the entire ninja world.

"Hiruzen, now that your teacher is back, you should stop being so close to Uchiha Setsuna, understand?"

Now that Danzo had proven Tobirama Senju's main objective, Sarutobi Sasuke, relieved, looked intently at his son, who held a high position, and earnestly admonished him.

"Huh? Just Uchiha Setsuna?"

Looking at his father beside him with a puzzled expression, shouldn't this be a time to sever ties with the entire Uchiha clan?
“Not all Uchiha were disliked by Tobirama Senju. For example, your classmate Kagami, and Gintoki.”

As he said, Uchiha Setsuna does not represent all Uchiha. Tobirama Senju's return might target Uchiha Setsuna, but it would never affect all Uchiha.

"I see."

Hiruzen Sarutobi nodded, having learned his lesson, and decided to go back and destroy all traces of his cooperation with Setsuna Uchiha.
In particular, the records of clandestine sales of breeding pigs must be kept absolutely without leaving even the slightest trace.
"Don't worry too much, everyone. Just do things the way they were before. As Kenichi said, no matter what Tobirama Senju does, he is still just one person and can't cause much trouble."

almost at the same time,

While the Ninja Alliance held a secret meeting on how to deal with Tobirama Senju, the Uchiha clan's main hall was also filled with solemnity.
Uchiha Setsuna, his face so dark it was almost dripping with gloom, sat in the elder's seat, his black eyes flashing with an ambiguous light.
"What are your thoughts on Tobirama Senju's situation?"

Looking at the dark mass of his people below, he spoke stiffly.

"Boss, should we run away?"

Wearing sunglasses, Uchiha Zhou hesitated for a moment, then cautiously raised his hand, his tone filled with terror.
“Don’t forget, a few of us once climbed over his daughter’s wall. If that ‘white devil’ comes after us, none of us will escape.”

The White Demon

It was a resounding nickname given by the Uchiha clan to the ruthless Uchiha assassin Tobirama Senju during their great war with the Senju clan.
"Idiot, how can we easily abandon the family business?"

To be honest, Uchiha Setsuna was tempted by the suggestion, but the thought of losing the fortune he had painstakingly built up through selling himself into servitude was like a knife twisting in his heart, as if he were experiencing the agony of ten thousand giant flying pillars running over him.
"Boss, don't we still have the Hokage?"

Uchiha Rasu scratched his head and reminded them that with the Third Hokage as their backer, they shouldn't be targeted by Tobirama Senju.

“That weakling Hiruzen Sarutobi is unreliable. Didn’t you see how groveling he was in the meeting this morning? He’d tremble at the slightest fart from Tobirama Senju.”

In truth, Uchiha Setsuna had once held some hope for Hiruzen Sarutobi, but what he witnessed during the morning meeting completely shattered his illusions.
He even calls himself a hero, but he's not even as good as a bear in front of Tobirama Senju.

"Elder Lü Cha, why are Elder Shana and the others so afraid of the Second Master of Rope Tree?"

In another corner of the hall, Fugaku and Mikoto, sitting calmly beside the composed Uchiha Ryōshi, looked on with expressions of utter confusion.
Aren't we all Konoha people?
"This is a long story, and it all started from..."

Uchiha Ryuzaki shook his head, his eyes filled with memories of the past.

"Ha~ That's because they have something to hide."

However, before he could release about three chapters of his memoir, a lazy voice succinctly explained why Uchiha Setsuna and the others were so terrified.

Fugaku Uchiha and the others looked in the direction of the familiar voice and saw a curly-haired man wearing a loose yukata, looking out of place in the uniforms of the surrounding clan members, yawning and waving at them.
"Grandpa Yin! You participate in clan gatherings too?"

Mikoto blinked her big, bewildered eyes. This was the first time in her life she had seen Uchiha Gin at a clan gathering.

"Because I think this clan gathering is very interesting."

Uchiha Gin chuckled and ruffled Mikoto's hair, then plopped down next to Uchiha Ryusei, resting his chin on his hand and watching with interest the restless Uchiha Setsuna and the others who were like ants on a hot plate.

"Now it seems that it was indeed a good show."

"Lord Yin, did you already know about this?"

Uchiha Lu glanced over at the enthusiastic Uchiha Gin, and asked in a cryptic tone,
"It's not early, only one day earlier than you guys."

From a certain perspective, this is indeed the truth; the un-gendered Tobirama Senju was only born a day ago.
"That's good, that's good"

Nodding slightly, Uchiha Roza, having learned the truth, finally felt somewhat relieved.
Since Gin Uchiha knew about Tobirama Senju's return in advance, it shows that the two had a good relationship, perhaps even a very good one.
Therefore, out of respect for Uchiha Gin, Tobirama Senju probably won't purge the Uchiha clan.
"I am me, and he is him. That kid offended White Hair a lot in the past, so it's normal for him to be punished later."

Gin Uchiha, who had secretly slipped a lollipop to Mikoto after understanding the hidden meaning in Lu Shi's words, rolled his eyes.
He wasn't going to take the blame for Uchiha Setsuna. They were both adults, and they should take responsibility for their own mistakes.

"But."

The Uchiha clan of Konoha were, after all, still Uchiha. Uchiha Ryōzashi couldn't bear to see his clansmen suffer because of the mistakes of a few individuals.
"Don't worry, White Hair is careful with his actions. The Uchiha are always an integral part of Konoha, and this appropriate warning is to nip any bad signs in the bud."

Uchiha Gin knew his old friend was worried about the safety of the Konoha clan, so he smiled and patted him on the shoulder to comfort him.
As he said, because things had gone too smoothly in recent years, Uchiha Setsuna's old habit of becoming arrogant resurfaced.

Not only did he abuse his position as the Grand Elder to run a one-man show within the clan, but he also used the prestigious title of the Third Hokage to offend many people, directly and indirectly.
Looking up at Uchiha Setsuna's gloomy face, Uchiha Gin shook his head with a hint of pity.
You're being used as a pawn by the monkeys without even realizing it; you still need to practice!
Only Setsuna Uchiha and Hiruzen Sarutobi know how much dirty work the Konoha Guard did for the Third Hokage. The monkey (Hibiki) played a crucial role in the Uchiha clan's precipitous decline in reputation over the past few years.
If it weren't for the affordable and high-quality Uchiha meat processing plant that was helping the Uchiha clan maintain its last shred of dignity, clan members would have been pelted with rotten eggs and vegetables long ago when they went out on patrol.

"Lu Cha is in prison, it's time for you to retire."

After withdrawing his gaze, Uchiha Gin looked the aged and decrepit Uchiha Ryōzashi up and down, and then spoke up to advise him.

"Let's wait a little longer. I'll go home when Fugaku can stand on his own."

Uchiha Ryuzaki shook his head, looking tenderly at the black-haired boy whispering to his granddaughter. The old clan head, Uchiha Tajima, had instructed him to take good care of Fugaku; the mission wasn't over yet, how could he leave prematurely?
Following Uchiha Ryōza's gaze, Uchiha Gin noticed Fugaku secretly smelling Mikoto's hair. His mature-beyond-his-years face held a lecherous, irritating expression, and he immediately said with a strange look...

"I think you're really worried that your tender cabbages will be eaten by wild boars."

"Well, that's actually one of the considerations."

Uchiha Ryuzaki gave an awkward laugh. He could tell that Fugaku had feelings for Mikoto, but the two were too young, and if they weren't supervised by a guardian, someone might get killed.

"Elder, according to you, are we left with no choice but to await our execution?"

Amidst the chorus of pessimism, a radical member of the tribe suddenly stood up, his bloodshot eyes gleaming with a crazed light.
"Let's rebel!"

These words were like a boulder thrown into a calm pond, instantly causing an uproar at the clan gathering.

"Shut up!"

Seated in his high position, Uchiha Setsuna's expression shifted between light and shadow. With a cold shout, his sharp aura stunned the clansman who had uttered those arrogant words.
"We are the founding family of Konoha, and we must never betray the village. If anyone dares to say anything like that again, don't blame me for being ruthless."

"Oh! You even have this kind of awareness in a moment. It seems you're not doing this Elder job for nothing~"

Uchiha Gin looked at Uchiha Setsuna, who had just delivered a deafening declaration, with slight surprise.

Unlike the impulsive and reckless madman in the original timeline who would assassinate Tobirama Senju at the slightest provocation, this Setsuna Uchiha, who sacrificed her beauty for power, was more rational in her actions and valued the clan to which she had poured her heart and soul.
"For the next period of time, you just need to do your job well, and I will take care of the problems in the village."

Uchiha Setsuna understood perfectly well that the reason his clansmen were so fearful was that, without a pillar of support, the clan would be targeted by Tobirama Senju, with whom he had a long-standing grudge.

Therefore, as the head elder, he absolutely could not back down at this moment. Even if he was no match for Tobirama Senju, the Uchiha's backbone must not bend in the slightest.

Thinking of this, Uchiha Setsuna waved his hand, his proud and upright figure filled with determination and unyielding spirit.
"The meeting is dismissed!"

ten minutes later,

"Setsuna Uchiha, captain of the Konoha Police Force, greets the clerk!"

Inside the Hokage's office, Uchiha Setsuna, upon entering, immediately demonstrated a perfect 90° Chinese opera move to Tobirama Senju, who was reviewing old files.

"Oh?"

Setting down the file in his hand, Tobirama Senju watched with great interest as Setsuna Uchiha perfectly demonstrated workplace etiquette.

I haven't even contacted you yet, and you've already delivered yourself to my doorstep.

He had just been reviewing the detailed files of the Konoha Police Force, along with a large stack of complaint letters that had been slipped in by someone, filled with tearful accusations against the Uchiha clan for their violent law enforcement practices.
Tobirama Senju casually opened a complaint letter, reading it while shaking his head to correct Setsuna Uchiha's mistake in addressing him.

“Captain Setsuna, the title of Party Secretary has been handed over to Kagami. I am now just a rehired consultant.”

"Yes, I have met you, Advisor."

"Hmm, I wonder what brings Captain Setsuna here. Hiruzen and the others are out visiting, so there's no one here to make decisions for the time being."

The only sound in the empty office was the rustling of Tobirama Senju turning pages. Setsuna Uchiha cautiously glanced around.
After confirming that no one else was present, a resolute glint flashed in his eyes. He reached behind him with one hand and took a few quick steps forward.
"!"

Seeing the other party's sudden action, Tobirama Senju cautiously raised a finger.
The next second, a heavy scroll was slipped into his hand, which was wreathed in the Flying Thunder God Technique, from a concealed angle. This was accompanied by Uchiha Setsuna's obsequious whispers.
"My esteemed advisor, this is just a small gift, nothing more than a token of my appreciation." (End of Chapter)