I just became the Pirate King, and you're telling me I also time-traveled at the same time.

Chapter 18 We must help the Uchiha

Back in his clan, Uchiha Izuna's mind was filled with Chu Yang's hurtful words. He was indignant and even considered persuading Uchiha Madara to overturn the agreement.

Madara Uchiha remained silent for a long time before finally saying, "Go back to your clan and see how the people react, then come back and tell me your decision."

So Izuna Uchiha had no choice but to wander the streets alone, and in order not to disturb the people, he even used a transformation technique.

It was nearing dusk, and under the glow of the setting sun, smoke rose from every household's chimney.

As he smelled the smoke and fire, Uchiha Izuna's nerves, which had been stretched taut by the war for days, gradually relaxed.

He heard laughter.

Uchiha Izuna turned his head, and a group of children ran past him, playing and laughing.

The laughter came from the children playing.

But that's not all...

The clansmen came from all directions, laughing as they passed by Uchiha Izuna, chatting about everyday things and laughing intermittently.

Like a melodious tune, it gently enters the ear and refreshes the mind.

This was a scene that hadn't appeared in Uchiha Izuna's memory for a long time. He had thought that only after the Senju clan was completely defeated would the Uchiha clan reappear in such a scene.

However, in reality, after the news of the two families ending their war and forming an alliance spread, the shadow of war was rapidly fading from people's minds.

Uchiha Izuna stood there, stunned.

Feeling the bustling traffic and prosperity around me, a mix of emotions welled up inside me.

He realized that he might be wrong, and if he persisted, his enemy might not be the Senju clan.

Rather, it was his people, who had long yearned for peace, who were around him.

Uchiha Izuna, who originally opposed the alliance, could only bow his head under the heavy weight of public opinion.

He no longer opposed the alliance between the Uchiha and Senju clans.

Before long, news of the alliance between the two major clans continued to spread, reaching the entire ninja world and causing a stir among various forces.

The two clans put aside their prejudices and joined hands to establish the first ninja village in the history of the ninja world, in accordance with the ideals of Hashirama Senju and Madara Uchiha.

But new trouble is brewing...

While Konoha Village was undergoing massive construction, various clans and ordinary citizens were also busy voting for the village's first Hokage.

The people's hearts naturally belong to Hashirama Senju.

However, Chu Yang offered a different opinion to Tobirama Senju.

"The clan leader will definitely vote for Uchiha Madara. Teacher, you might as well do the same and cast your vote for Uchiha Madara as well." Chu Yang looked at Senju Tobirama with a smile, like a little fox.

Tobirama Senju immediately became wary and said, "Kid, do you know what you're saying? If something goes wrong and Madara Uchiha really becomes Hokage, then Konoha, which my brother worked so hard to build, will be finished!"

Chu Yang explained, "Teacher, you should have investigated the evaluation of Uchiha Madara within the Uchiha clan. It can be said that he has fallen to the bottom. If the clan head hadn't repeatedly emphasized the significance of Uchiha Madara's position in Konoha, he probably wouldn't have been able to control those clan members anymore."

"Under these circumstances, how many people would actually choose him to be the First Hokage? Your and the clan leader's votes are merely a timely help!"

"Even if you truly wanted Madara Uchiha to become the First Hokage, the people below wouldn't agree. The first to oppose it would be the Uchiha clan members who wanted Madara Uchiha to step down."

If Hashirama Senju wanted to abdicate, his subordinates would never agree and would only insist on keeping him in a high position. Isn't that how he was forced to wear the yellow robe?

Tobirama Senju pondered for a moment, then asked, "Is this also part of your plan to win people's hearts?"

Chu Yang chuckled and said, "We can win over some Uchiha clan members at the same time, accelerate the division within them, isolate Madara Uchiha, and then accept him, allowing him to find a sense of belonging with us."

Chu Yang nodded, then said in a low voice, "Isn't a Madara Uchiha who is bound by family and friendship, working hard and without complaint, much better than a Madara Uchiha who is betrayed by everyone and leaves with hatred?"

It was as if a cold wind had blown by, and the hairs on Tobirama Senju's body instantly stood on end.

He understood that Chu Yang wanted to use emotional shackles to firmly bind Uchiha Madara.

Will this work?

Tobirama Senju couldn't be sure because Madara Uchiha was an extremely ambitious man, but there was no doubt that this plan would be entirely beneficial to Konoha and the Senju clan.

Even if they don't achieve the desired effect on Madara Uchiha in the end, they've still won big.

Encouraged by Chu Yang, Tobirama Senju approached Hashirama Senju, who was struggling with the election, and told him that he wanted to vote for Madara Uchiha.

After hearing this, Hashirama Senju looked at his younger brother with the eyes of someone looking at a stranger. "What's wrong with you? This isn't like you at all..."

"First you released the Uchiha clan members ahead of schedule, and now you're suggesting we vote for Madara. What exactly are you trying to do?"

As some of Chu Yang's words flashed through Tobirama Senju's mind, he awkwardly tugged at the corners of his mouth, forcing a smile that didn't quite look like a genuine one, and said, "I want to use this opportunity to mend the rift with the Uchiha clan."

"Although the Uchiha clan has surrendered, their strength still remains. They are the most powerful clan besides the Senju clan. If the Uchiha clan cannot integrate into Konoha, they will cause great trouble for the village in the future."

"Therefore, I want to repair my relationship with them as soon as possible and find ways to help them integrate into the village."

After saying all this, Tobirama Senju was almost moved to tears, let alone Hashirama Senju, who had been working hard for this, but not everyone could understand him.

What power can compare to the support of family?

"Tobirama, I'm glad you think that way. Let's work hard together!" Hashirama Senju patted his younger brother's shoulder excitedly, his mental fatigue vanishing.

Neither of the brothers knew...

At that moment, someone outside the room overheard their conversation.

The visitor was Uchiha Madara. He had originally come to see Senju Hashirama about the selection of the First Hokage, but he "accidentally" overheard their conversation.

Madara Uchiha never expected that Tobirama Senju, who had always been hostile to the Uchiha clan, would be willing to do such a thing for them.

As for Tobirama Senju's mention that the Uchiha clan would cause trouble for Konoha in the future...

In response, he, who was isolated by his clan, suddenly felt that he could understand Tobirama Senju's thoughts.

Some traits hidden within the Uchiha clan cannot be eradicated and will grow wildly during certain periods.

For example, betrayal.

Deeply shocked, Madara Uchiha returned home and immediately told his younger brother, Izuna Uchiha, about the incident.

The latter was equally shocked.

Thinking back to Tobirama Senju's change in attitude, I felt a mix of emotions.

The following day, witnessed by other clans, the Senju brothers and the Uchiha brothers did something that left everyone speechless.

They each cast their votes for the other!