A long moment passed.
"But, Big Brother, is this really a good idea?" Senju Tobirama was still hesitant, even though it was his own mistake.
"There's nothing wrong with it, Tobirama." Senju Hashirama patted Senju Tobirama's shoulder and said in a low voice, "This is what we should do, and it's our way of accounting to Uchiha Ming and the other fallen. Although it was your mistake, as your Big Brother, I should bear this responsibility."
Senju Tobirama nodded helplessly.
Although, he couldn't do these things for now.
But he had to admit it.
His Big Brother, Senju Hashirama, was right; as Hokage, they had to be responsible for every life.
However, Senju Tobirama still thought to himself: Perhaps I can't achieve what you've said yet, Big Brother, but one day, I will prove it through self-sacrifice!
"As for Uchiha Ming and everyone who died in this mission, you must visit their families one by one," Senju Hashirama continued, "At the same time, you must leave enough money to ensure their families' normal survival."
After speaking, Senju Hashirama became helplessly dejected. These people were the elite members of the clan and the future backbone of Konoha Village, yet they died so inexplicably.
Senju Hashirama felt an indescribable sadness in his heart.
Across from him.
Senju Tobirama took a deep breath, understanding that this was a difficult task. The thought of those clan members looking at him with hopeful eyes, asking where their family members had gone, made him shiver.
Senju Tobirama felt a chill in his heart, but looking at Big Brother Senju Hashirama's gaze, he knew it was unavoidable.
Oh, if only I had known.
When I was making the arrangements, I should have thought more, otherwise, I wouldn't have caused such a disaster.
Soon.
Senju Hashirama left.
Only Senju Tobirama remained, as if a great burden had been lifted. He slumped into a chair and stayed there for a long time.
After a long while, Senju Tobirama, holding the list of fallen, gnashed his teeth repeatedly, his cheeks puffed out like a toad's.
The deceased Uchiha Ming.
Needless to say.
Although he had outstanding strength and was already a quasi-Clan Head Level expert, he was also a mouthpiece for him to control the Uchiha Clan, used specifically to make various arrangements against the Uchiha Clan, and had contributed countless merits to his various actions against the Uchiha.
But, at the end of the day.
He was just an Uchiha.
He was the sworn enemy of the Senju Clan.
He had killed countless Senju Clan members.
Even if he died, he would not feel any heartache, even if he was angry, regretful, or remorseful.
After all, he was a naturally evil Uchiha.
If he died, he died.
He was just a useful dog.
But the remaining people were different.
The two Anbu squads that went out this time.
Not to mention the elite Ninja he personally taught and cultivated as disciples; he had personally discovered them and originally intended to treat and cultivate them as the core strength of Konoha. Not to mention the backgrounds of these people; some were talented clan members from the Senju and allied clans, while others were outstanding individuals from other clans. They were all key figures in their respective clans and could not be easily concealed by him.
When the parents of these people sent them into his hands, they were full of confidence and hope, expecting him to lead them to achieve great things and lead them to a bright future.
However, the current reality was so cruel; he had to deliver the news of their deaths one by one.
Even with Senju Tobirama's cold-bloodedness, he simply couldn't handle the accusations from these clan members.
Just thinking of that scene.
Senju Tobirama felt his scalp tingle.
None of this should have happened; it was all because of that damned Uchiha Ming!
If it weren't for his series of actions.
Leading the Earth Spider Clan to mistakenly believe that the two clans had reconciled, and thus having no choice but to seek trouble with the Anbu squad.
How else would this Forbidden Technique attack have been triggered?
And without this Forbidden Technique attack, how would he have caused such trouble? And been reprimanded so severely by Big Brother Hashirama.
Regarding this.
Senju Tobirama, whose heart was filled with hatred, his eyes turned sinister, then he immediately summoned an Anbu: "Go bring Uchiha Kagami to me!"
"Teacher, you called for me!"
Soon.
Uchiha Kagami, brought by the Anbu, arrived in the office. He looked respectfully at Senju Tobirama in front of him.
As the first disciple personally taken in by the Hokage, Uchiha Kagami almost worshipped Senju Tobirama as his second father. Under the guidance of his father, Uchiha Ming, he also had no prejudice against those of Senju descent.
"Look! Your father's good deeds!" Senju Tobirama furiously slapped the table, making the documents on it almost fly off. His voice echoed in the room, filled with anger and reproach.
After speaking, he suddenly stood up, walked quickly to Uchiha Kagami, and mercilessly raised his hand, delivering a crisp slap squarely across Uchiha Kagami's face. The slap caught Uchiha Kagami off guard, his body sharply recoiled, and a bright red palm print immediately appeared on his face.
Looking at the red palm print.
Beneath Senju Tobirama's seemingly furious expression, his heart was incredibly relieved. Indeed, having an Uchiha Clan member as a punching bag would surely allow this old man to live at least ten more years.
Immediately after, as if still not appeased, Senju Tobirama threw a piece of paper at Uchiha Kagami's face like trash, and it landed squarely on Uchiha Kagami's face, completely obstructing his vision.
Uchiha Kagami was at a loss for a long time, startled by the sudden situation. He fumbled to pull the paper off his face, and upon closer inspection, his face instantly turned pale.
It was a death list he had just modified, detailing the Nine-Tailed mission.
Due to Uchiha Ming's mistake, two Anbu squads had died. Every name was shocking, as if accusing Uchiha Ming of his crimes.
Uchiha Kagami's hands began to tremble uncontrollably. He widened his eyes, looking at the list in disbelief, his heart filled with fear and despair.
The fact that Uchiha Ming was the culprit of everything struck him like a heavy hammer, making him almost unable to breathe.
But Senju Tobirama's heart was filled with joy.
Even though Senju Tobirama was warned by Big Brother and had to announce the deaths of these people, he did not directly notify them. There was still a bit of calculation involved.
Moreover, how could he possibly let Uchiha Ming, the culprit who caused everything, off so easily!
"Furthermore, a new genius has appeared in the Uchiha Clan, and he managed to escape my notice. This Uchiha genius is no ordinary Uchiha genius. I must strike hard, but unfortunately, with Uchiha Ming's death, it's not so simple to interfere in Uchiha's internal affairs!"
Thinking of this.
Beneath Senju Tobirama's expressionless face, his gaze fell upon Uchiha Kagami in front of him, and a thousand calculations formed in his mind.
Kagami! Let me see.
Are you a good knife for me!
Across from him.
Uchiha Kagami, with trembling hands, slowly picked up the piece of paper, as if it weighed a thousand pounds. The pain from the slap still lingered on his face, but at this moment, he no longer cared about it; his full attention was focused on the paper in his hand.
His eyes quickly scanned the information on the paper, every word like a sharp sword piercing his heart. When he finished reading the last line, his face instantly turned pale, and his lips began to tremble uncontrollably.