Senju Hashirama was very candid, directly telling Uchiha Yoichi many things, including the matter of the Six Paths Sage giving him chakra and ninjutsu.
Though he was the previous incarnation of Asura Chakra, he was not truly Asura; Hashirama indeed was kind-hearted, but now Uchiha Yoichi is also Hashirama's grandson-in-law.
Getting him to deal with his own people? Especially since he's Tsunade's husband, it's impossible no matter how you look at it.
Especially seeing the transformation in Konoha, under Uchiha Yoichi's hands, Konoha nearly became the most desired residence in the Land of Fire, everyone hopes to live in the Land of Fire, and even people from outside want to buy houses in Konoha Village, creating a fervor.
This is precisely the village in Hashirama's dreams, seeing this village, Hashirama wouldn't dare to act against his own people even in front of the Six Paths Sage.
"....That's how it is, Fifth Generation, I won't involve myself in the upcoming matters, after all, I'm already a dead man, the village's future relies on you young people, but the Fifth Generation truly outshines us, haha..."
After Hashirama finished speaking, he chuckled, his face slightly more solemn as he continued
"Though I infer with your strength as the Fifth Generation, you wouldn't fear Uchiha Madara, you should still be cautious, after all, they're in the shadows, making it hard to track their whereabouts.... Oh, I haven't thanked you for resurrecting Nawaki, that kid was way too careless."
Uchiha Yoichi also smiled and said, "There's no need to thank me, Nawaki is also my family."
He's not opposed to reciprocating kindness to those who hold good intentions.
Tsunade, seeing Hashirama looking like he was delivering a will, couldn't help but ask, "Grandfather, are you planning to return to the Pure Land?"
"After all, I'm a dead man, even through the Reanimation Jutsu returning to the Ninja World, I can't stay for an extended period, Tsunade."
Hashirama smiled and said, "But before I leave, I plan to properly tour the current village, with such a transformed village, it would be quite unsatisfying to return to the Pure Land without getting a full view."
"Hmm.... First Hokage, do you want to be resurrected?"
Uchiha Yoichi suddenly asked, not on a whim, but after Hashirama candidly shared all the information about the Six Paths Sage just now, he had this idea.
Hashirama's Wood Release greatly aids afforestation, plus he, like Hatake Sakumo, dedicates himself to the village, and is Tsunade's grandfather; a little verbal provocation, coupled with appeals to village pride, could definitely make Hashirama as diligent as an old ox.
Had it not been for the time spent with Tsunade being too early, Uchiha Yoichi would've wanted to use Reanimation to have Hashirama work.
Currently, Hidden Cloud's Mabum keeps utilizing Heavenly Transfer Jutsu, daily transporting bulk goods across the Ninja World, rapidly boosting Uchiha Trading Association's development, with Heavenly Transfer Jutsu being a major contributor.
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"Third Hokage, we might have to compromise, apologies."
Nara Shikaku, Yamanaka Haiichi, and Akimichi Chouza sat opposite Sarutobi Hiruzen, and finally Nara Shikaku spoke, looking quite apologetic.
Leaving Konoha is a demand they absolutely can't accept, leaving Konoha means becoming a free ninja race, which makes even staying in the Land of Fire untenable.
Turn to another Ninja Village?
Not to mention whether they'd be welcomed, even if they are, what about the industries of the three clans? What about facing Konoha Ninja during war? What if the head of another village welcomes them, but the ninjas below don't?
The prospect of establishing Ino-Shika-Cho Village in a small country without a Ninja Village is also impossible, rendering that option inferior to joining another Ninja Village; a small country's village would be targets for the Five Great Ninja Villages once war erupts.
Hidden Waterfall Village's strength certainly exceeds that of the Ino-Shika-Cho, with a Seven-tailed Jinchuriki, yet they were independently quelled by Uchiha Yoichi, forced to sign a near-village-selling treaty.
Sarutobi Hiruzen tapped his smoking pipe, sighing internally before asking, "Shikaku, what's your plan?"
"After the succession ceremony, apologize to the Fifth Generation..."
Nara Shikaku said, "What the Fifth Generation wants is obedience, now even the Hyuga Clan allows Branch Family ninjas to join the Security Team, accepting the village's management, we held onto naïve ideas before, which may have led to the Fifth Generation's targeting."
"How can this be, it's too excessive!"
Jiraiya protested in frustration, feeling dissatisfied, but thinking further, he couldn't quite pinpoint how exactly Uchiha Yoichi's actions were wrong.
After all, it's necessary for ninjas to obey the Hokage, which is indisputable, yet Jiraiya just felt Uchiha Yoichi was too overbearing.
Regardless, fellow villagers shouldn't be forced like this.
Nara Shikaku shook his head, sighing, "Now our three clans' ninja can't even receive missions from the village, so sorry, Third Hokage."
The Ino-Shika-Cho alliance has always needed the Sarutobi Race's witness, from the first alliance to now, spanning hundreds of years.
But today, for the continuation of the clan, they have to humble themselves, essentially betraying this alliance witness; Nara Shikaku understood Sarutobi Hiruzen's opposition to the current Fifth Generation Hokage and the Uchiha Race, yet they, the Ino-Shika-Cho, have no capital to resist.
"I understand, Shikaku, this isn't your fault, you did nothing wrong."
After saying this, Sarutobi Hiruzen suddenly felt himself age in that instant, realizing he could no longer fight.