"Sir, you have experienced the more cruel Warring States Period. I would like to ask you another question. How do you think the hatred between the ninjas was born?"
"The competition for tasks, the opposition and contradictions between different tasks, the resulting battles and casualties, and then evolved into hatred." Senju Hashirama blurted out this question, which was a question he had thought about when he was a boy.
"Then who do you think caused it?"
"Yes...it's the daimyo and nobles, as well as those merchants."
"Then do you think this was caused unintentionally, or was it deliberately guided by the nobles and wealthy businessmen?"
"Intentional! You don't need to say more, I understand what you mean, Kizaru!"
When the first generation established the Ninja Village, why did they have to unite with the Uchiha clan? That's because only the Senju clan plus the Uchiha clan, him plus Uchiha Madara, have the absolute strength to overwhelm all other ninja clans. (The first generation mentioned it when answering questions for Zuosuke and talking about memories.)
Why is it necessary to have the strength advantage to overwhelm all forces when creating a Ninja Village?
Because some people, or some groups, don't want to see the ninja clan unite to establish a ninja village.
The ninja clans are dispersed and opposed, and the daimyo and nobles can rely on political and economic means to separate, check and balance different ninja clans, and then maintain their own power and status.
A single ninja clan, even if it was as strong as the Senju and Uchiha, would never have the strength to fight against those powerful daimyo before the first generation and Madara were born.
A powerful ninja clan has a huge number of people, only a few thousand people. Putting aside the old, weak, sick and disabled, the number of ninjas who can go on the battlefield can reach up to two-thirds of the total number.
A daimyo is really at a life-and-death fight with a ninja clan. He spends all his money to hire a dozen or even dozens of ninja clans, large and small, to fight for him.
Even if it's a waste, it can consume a single powerful ninja clan with just the number of people!
After all, what you are consuming is a living person, and what others are consuming is money. How can you possibly survive?
Therefore, during the Warring States Period, the status of daimyo was above that of ninjas, both in name and in substance.
This status difference was not changed until the appearance of the immortal hero Senju Hashirama.
Defeat Uchiha Madara, unite the Uchiha clan, gather the small and medium-sized ninja clan who have taken refuge, and use their absolute strength and majesty to push down the heads of the superior daimyo and nobles, so that they can only hold their noses and admit the existence of the ninja village.
From the creation of Konoha Ninja Village by Senju Hashirama and Uchiha Madara, to the heroes from other countries following suit and establishing Ninja Villages, the Warring States Period was completely ended, and human history entered the era of Ninja Villages.
In this era, the status of ninjas, especially the status of the ninja clan, is essentially equal to that of daimyo nobles.
This is one of the reasons why Senju Hashirama is respected as the God of Ninja by all ninjas in the ninja world. His great initiative has truly improved the living environment and status of ninjas.
"Your ambition far exceeds that of me back then. You really want to subvert the world!" Looking at the descendants in front of him, Senju Hashirama's mood was a bit complicated.
From Kizaru's words, Senju Hashirama heard the ambition and saw the mountains of corpses and seas of blood.
"I'm just doing what I think is right." Kizaru said calmly, keeping the smile on his face.
"The right thing..." Thinking about these words, Senju Hashirama seemed to see himself when he was young. At that time, he was also fighting for the right thing.
A look of nostalgia flashed across his face, and intermittent memories flashed through Senju Hashirama's mind.
"Then do it! Do the right thing. I can feel that the direction you have chosen is correct. Maybe the road ahead is tortuous, but as long as you persist, you will surely usher in the dawn." His expression changed. Being extremely serious, Senju Hashirama encouraged Kizaru.
"First Generation Sir, thank you for your encouragement!" It is a great sense of accomplishment for your concept to be supported and recognized by others. Kizaru is in a good mood now.
"Stop calling me sir, you are just like little Tsunade, call me grandpa!" Senju Hashirama not only recognized Kizaru as the junior Hokage, but also recognized his identity as Tsunade's lover.
"Grandpa, the first generation, please support me more in the future." With the identity of the first generation here, Kizaru didn't think there was anything wrong with calling him grandpa, and shouted directly.
"Hahahaha!" Senju Hashirama smiled happily as he leaned back and put his hands on the ground.
"First-generation grandpa, since you agree with the reason for my selection, there is one thing I want to ask of you." After laying the groundwork for so long, Kizaru finally got down to business.
"Oh! What's the matter?" Senju Hashirama asked curiously, sitting up again and resting his hands on his thighs.
"Regarding Uchiha Madara, I hope you can cooperate with me in a play."
"Just tell me what you have planned!"
"I want to unify the entire ninja world. I want to unite all ninjas to eliminate the privileged class represented by the daimyo and nobles, and create a unified country where everyone is equal!"
Even though he had already expected it through the previous conversation, Senju Hashirama's heart tightened instinctively when he heard Kizaru's plan and goal.
Behind Kizaru's words, there were countless struggles and casualties. Senju Hashirama seemed to see countless blood spilled all over the earth.
Without speaking, Senju Hashirama sighed. He could understand the sacrifices made on the road to pursuing peace and a new world, but he still felt unbearable.
"Nearly forty years have passed since you established the ninja village system, and the ninjas in each village have an increasingly high sense of identification with the village and the country.
Under such circumstances, it is very difficult or impossible to get them to join Konoha's camp without resistance.
I haven't taken action yet, precisely because I can't bear to cause too much bloodshed and sacrifice in the process of achieving our great goal.
I have been thinking hard about what I should do to unify different ninja villages and countries while reducing casualties, and unite all ninjas to eliminate our real enemies. "
Nodding with empathy, Senju Hashirama understood the hesitation and entanglement in Kizaru's heart very well. He had a similar experience back then.
"Just when I was distressed, Uchiha Madara's appearance brought me an inspiration and also brought a glimmer of hope to the path of reform to reduce bloodshed.
If you want ninjas from different ninja villages and countries to give up the concept of country and village and unite them all, you need a powerful enemy, an enemy that will make everyone tremble with fear just by hearing his name.
Uchiha Madara is such an enemy. I want to make him a villain in this world, so that all ninjas can unite under the great pressure he brings and unite under the leadership of Konoha.
Therefore, Uchiha Madara's plan cannot fail, at least in the early and mid-term. He must succeed, and he must continue to bring pressure to the world. "
Nodding thoughtfully, Senju Hashirama probably understood Kizaru's thoughts. He did not express his opinion immediately, but began to think carefully.
If Kizaru's plan is followed, all ninjas can indeed be united. At the same time, the daimyo and nobles will not dare to cause trouble at this time.
Back then, Madara Uchiha had the ties to the Uchiha clan and dared to despise those daimyo and nobles. Now that he is alone, he has no scruples if he wants to kill daimyo and nobles.
"What are you going to do when all the ninja villages unite?" Senju Hashirama asked curiously.
"Since three years ago, I have promoted reforms in Konoha, from scientific research to economy, from medical care to education. The reforms I have promoted have truly benefited every villager.
These are just a small part of my reform plan. In the future, I will carry out comprehensive reforms in politics, economy, technology, culture and other aspects to make Konoha the most advanced, richest and most developed place in the world.
Ninjas are also human beings. They work hard to practice. In the final analysis, they also want to make themselves, their families and friends live a better life.
When all the ninja villages are united, when all the ninjas unite under the leadership of Konoha, I will let them see the progress of Konoha. I will gradually erode the ninjas of other ninja villages through a large amount of cultural and ideological propaganda.
When ninjas from other ninja villages agree with our thoughts, our culture, and yearn for our life, how much will they have to resist?
When the ninjas of Konoha unify the entire ninja world with advanced ideas, how many ninjas will choose to resist desperately, except for those with vested interests in the upper echelons of other ninja villages? "
"What an awesome idea! If Tobirama was still here, I would definitely have a great time chatting with you!" The more he communicated with Kizaru, the more Senju Hashirama became interested in the young Hokage who was less than twenty years old in front of him. Appreciate and admire.
Kizaru's strength, Kizaru's vision, Kizaru's ambition, Kizaru's thoughts, and Kizaru's plans all amazed Senju Hashirama.
This child may be able to completely change this world full of wars and killings. In his hands, peace may really come one day in the future.
"If I have the chance, I would also like to chat with Tobirama-sama." Kizaru said with a smile.
"I agree with your plan. Whatever you want me to do later, just arrange it for me." Senju Hashirama, who was impressed by Kizaru, directly entered the state of partnering with his brother when he was alive.
My brother makes a plan and does it by himself!
“I will come forward to quell the war, hold the Five Kage Conference in Konoha, disclose the existence and conspiracy of Uchiha Madara, and launch the initiative of the Ninja Village Alliance.
When the time comes, I hope you will support me in meetings. "
"No problem!" Senju Hashirama replied affirmatively.
"In addition, I will ask Uchiha Madara's subordinate Black Zetsu to take the Rinnegan back and encourage Uchiha Madara to attack Konoha and snatch the tailed beasts during the Five Kage Conference.
I hope you take action when Uchiha Madara attacks Konoha and fight him..."
"No problem, leave it to me!" Before Kizaru could finish his words, Senju Hashirama replied directly. When it comes to beating Uchiha Madara, he is too experienced.
"You can't win the battle with Uchiha Madara, and I can't defeat him. We have to fight a 50-50 situation." After being interrupted, Kizaru reorganized his words and said.
"Fifty-fifty?" Senju Hashirama was a little confused.
"It means a draw."
"Hahaha! I understand, it's such an interesting word!" Senju Hashirama was amused by Kizaru's half-heartedness.
"Then it's up to you, first-generation grandpa!"
"Don't worry, leave it to me! I will lose to Madara first, and then join you in a 50-50 fight with Madara." Senju Hashirama felt that this experience of losing to Madara was quite novel!
