The meeting was over!
And as everyone left the Hokage Office, their hearts began to grow heavy, filled with worry about the future of the Ninja World.
It couldn't be helped.
The news Uchiha Jin told them was indeed a bit too shocking and worrying.
However.
While everyone was worried in their hearts, they also felt a strange sense of security.
Because of—Uchiha Jin!
Tsunade and Kakashi had personally witnessed Uchiha Jin's rise, so they were well aware of their Hokage's methods and abilities. Since Uchiha Jin already had a plan in mind, the problem shouldn't be too difficult to solve.
So, next.
They only needed to improve their strength as quickly as possible to prepare for the future war!
As for the powerhouses of the Edo Tensei like Senju Hashirama, through their familiarity with New Konoha during this time, they could naturally perceive Uchiha Jin's extraordinary qualities.
Since he had said so and was currently the Hokage, everyone could only choose to follow his lead.
Immediately after.
After Tsunade and Kakashi finished their work, they went straight to the training ground to practice Ninjutsu and even try to improve their own techniques.
As for the Edo Tensei bodies like Senju Hashirama, since there was no possibility of becoming stronger, Sakumo Hatake went directly home to rest, while the brothers Hashirama and Tobirama, along with Uzumaki Mito, went straight back to the Senju Clan's compound.
In the living room.
Senju Hashirama's expression was grim, and he finally spoke in a serious tone.
"According to my original plan, after visiting Old Konoha tomorrow, I was prepared to return directly to the Pure Land."
"But now it seems the plan must be changed!"
"The situation in the Ninja World is becoming increasingly complex; Konoha will need powerhouses to hold the fort."
"Tobirama..."
"Edo Tensei is your technique, so tell me honestly, if we stay in the Living World for a long time, will it have any impact on our souls?"
Facing Senju Hashirama's inquiry, Senju Tobirama was not surprised.
He knew his elder brother!
Perhaps under normal circumstances he wouldn't want to stay in the Living World, but upon learning of the situation Konoha would face in the future, his protective feelings for Konoha made him unwilling to return to the Pure Land just like that.
So after a brief moment of silence, he gave his answer.
"There will be a slight impact, but it's not a big problem!"
"Actually, I once referred to the Spirit Transformation Technique and actively tried to develop a technique that could slowly repair damage to the soul, but the research on that technique is still in its early stages."
"In the coming time, I will perfect that technique as quickly as possible!"
"Furthermore, I don't suggest we return to the Pure Land; I even suggest we reincarnate all of Konoha's powerhouses through Edo Tensei."
"The reason is simple!"
"Based on Uchiha Jin's introduction to the Akatsuki Organization, that Black Zetsu's abilities are a bit strange, and plus Uchiha Madara already planned to return to the Living World in the future, which indicates that Uchiha Madara and Black Zetsu have likely already obtained the Impure World Reincarnation Technique."
"If we don't reincarnate Konoha's powerhouses in advance, I'm truly afraid they will be reincarnated and controlled by the Akatsuki Organization through Edo Tensei."
Senju Hashirama was instantly stunned.
Thinking of this terrifying outcome, his desire to return to the Pure Land faded even more.
After a brief thought, he slowly nodded: "Then we won't return to the Pure Land for now. Tobirama, you must perfect that technique as soon as possible."
"Fine, I understand!" Senju Tobirama nodded... Meanwhile, on the other side.
Because the conversation in the Hokage Office hadn't actually leaked to the outside, the core higher-ups were still notified.
It was for this very reason that the various higher-ups began to cultivate.
They even subtly notified everyone, hoping that everyone would improve themselves as much as possible, so the atmosphere of the entire Konoha instantly became tense.
While everyone was immersed in cultivation, Uchiha Jin also returned to his home.
"Lord Jin."
"You must have worked very hard all these years."
"I heard everything from Sister Yue. I really didn't expect that so much darkness was hidden in the shadows of Konoha."
"I truly cannot imagine how you endured it all back then!"
Rin Nohara's face was full of pity; clearly, after learning everything, she felt deep empathy for Uchiha Jin.
To this...
Looking at Rin Nohara before him, Uchiha Jin spoke: "Did Yue tell you about everything that happened in Old Konoha?"
"Yes," Rin Nohara nodded, "Everything!"
"Including the Senju and Uzumaki clans, what happened to Kakashi's father back then, the matters regarding my teacher Minato Namikaze, and even the crisis the Uchiha faced two years ago."
"Speaking of which, it's truly laughable!"
"I didn't notice any of these things back then; I didn't even have the slightest inkling."
"I couldn't understand before why Lady Tsunade chose to leave Konoha, but now I finally understand everything."
"But I just can't figure out why Hiruzen Sarutobi, the Sandaime, would do such things back then?"
"Is power really that important?"
"Everyone is clearly from the same Village, so why can't we live well with one heart and mind?"
Uchiha Jin gave a carefree smile.
The Rin Nohara before him was too sunny, having been protected too well; she was like gentle moonlight.
To be honest... looking at Rin Nohara, he couldn't help but think of the world of Detective Conan, and Ran Mouri, who was similarly kind and gentle yet could muster courage at critical moments.
Shaking his head, he appeared quite free and easy.
"There's no need to overthink such things."
"In my view, desire is a double-edged sword; it naturally has a bad side and a good side."
"Everyone has the right to pursue happiness and beauty, which is the driving force for the world's gradual development. If no one thought about pursuing beauty and happiness, the world would surely become lifeless."
"However, this pursuit needs to be restricted by laws."
"As long as one doesn't resort to those dark and dirty methods, then in my view, such desire doesn't need to be restricted."
"Hiruzen Sarutobi and the others went a bit too far!"
"As for me, I'm not as good as you imagine. In the beginning, I just wanted to survive, but I didn't expect that because of that bastard Danzo's actions, I would be forced onto this path of seizing power and seeking hegemony."
"Actually, I am very selfish!"
"Just like that incident with you and Obito back then; in fact, I knew long ago that Uchiha Madara had his eyes on Obito, and I knew long ago that you would become the sacrifice for Obito to awaken his eyes."
"But I didn't try to stop it; instead, I quietly watched it happen."
"Rin Nohara, I..."