Hashirama's sudden change of mind completely disrupted Madara's thoughts, leaving him stunned and confused.
He hadn't seen him for half a day, why had Hashirama changed so much?
Could it be that Hashirama had anticipated his intentions and deliberately used the position of Hokage to stabilize him?
"Hashirama, this joke isn't funny." Madara didn't believe it.
Hashirama immediately swore: "Madara, I'm not joking, I'm serious!"
"I've decided that you will inherit the position of Hokage!"
"Tomorrow I will officially make a will and inform the Land of Fire and other clans that you will take over as Hokage after me. No one can veto it!"
However, being arbitrary wasn't democratic. But in Hashirama's eyes, the safety of the village was far more important than democracy.
Madara stared at him, trying to find any flaw in the other person's eyes.
Unfortunately, Hashirama was still very sincere.
Based on his understanding of Hashirama, he was almost certain that Hashirama was serious this time!
And once Hashirama got serious, no one could change his desire, not even Tobirama!
Madara took a deep breath, then said softly: "I've already planned to leave Konoha."
"A few days ago, I gathered my clan members to prepare to leave with me, but unfortunately, no one was willing to follow me."
"The long Warring States Period has made them tired of war, and they increasingly cherish the peace they have painstakingly achieved."
"I didn't expect you to take such an action, Hashirama. It truly caught me off guard!"
Hashirama was surprised.
Indeed, this was consistent with the future, and Madara was already preparing to leave Konoha.
"Madara, you—"
"Hashirama, you just became Hokage. Although you're expected by everyone, if you immediately and arbitrarily announce the successor to the Second Hokage, you will definitely face major resistance and even affect the reputation of the Hokage."
"I don't care!"
"As long as you can stay. You're also my brother, and I really hope you can continue to help me!" Hashirama persuaded enthusiastically.
After all, he didn't want to let Madara go, let alone kill Madara with his own hands later.
Just thinking about it made him feel depressed.
He couldn't let that happen in the future!
Madara fell silent again. Hashirama's enthusiasm touched him and made his heart feel warm.
It was like a wife who was about to run away from home because of a small conflict, suddenly being held back by her husband's open affection. He was even willing to change himself and fight against the entire village.
Who could resist such love?
Madara was shaken.
"Hashirama, I want to know, what made you suddenly change your decision? This isn't a choice you would make."
Hashirama paused, and after thinking about it, he didn't hide anything, so he said frankly:
"Madara, you can't leave the village. This will only make you further away from me, and you might even be killed by me someday!"
"Hashirama, what are you saying? Do you really think you can kill me?"
Madara became excited and shouted loudly.
His relationship with Hashirama was sincere. But competing with each other was also enjoyable. Faced with Hashirama's arrogance, he was naturally very dissatisfied.
What he said was as if Hashirama was confident in himself.
Could this be tolerated?
"Madara, don't get too excited, I didn't mean it that way."
"Then what do you mean?"
"It's like this. Today I accidentally got help from an immortal being and traveled to the future. I saw a lot of bad news that shouldn't happen in the future. Among them are many stories about you."
Madara: "Huh?"
Although Madara was a strong-minded person, he couldn't help but doubt his life after hearing such an outrageous truth.
He was even worried that Hashirama had been tricked?
Or was he still dreaming and hadn't woken up yet?
Hashirama didn't get angry either, of course he knew that this strange news was truly unbelievable.
He immediately pulled Madara and they both sat down.
Then, very carefully and solemnly, he told Madara all the experiences and knowledge he had just gained.
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The more Madara listened, the more frightened he became. He couldn't help but secretly sigh at the future trend of the entire ninja world.
Although many stories in the future sounded very outrageous, when analyzed closely, the stories were very consistent with everyone's personalities and expectations.
Even most of it coincided with Madara's own guesses about the future.
He couldn't help but believe it.
Especially preparing himself: rebelling against the village, capturing the Kyuubi, attacking Konoha, etc.
Although Madara wasn't completely convinced, he had already thought about these ideas and plans. He had never told anyone about these thoughts, but now he was crushed by Hashirama.
It was enough to explain many problems.
To take a step back, Hashirama's own brain couldn't make up such outrageous and reasonable stories.
"Hashirama, is that why you changed? A good story!"
"Madara! This isn't a story, it's the real future. I saw it with my own eyes!"
"True or not, I will judge for myself."
"Madara, believe me! I need you too. According to the future development, I will most likely die in 15 years. At that time, Tobirama won't be able to maintain the hard-earned peace!"
"But you're different. As long as you don't leave the village and succeed as the Second Hokage, then the First Ninja World War might not happen at all."
"Peace can be maintained throughout the ninja world. Only you can do this!"
Hashirama persuaded sincerely.
This was also a solution he found after witnessing the future.
As long as Madara stayed in the village and took over as Hokage, with his prestige and intimidation, the First Ninja World War wouldn't happen at all!
As for Tobirama?
For the sake of the village's future, Tobirama could only sacrifice his own side.
"Hashirama, you're so naive! Even if I succeed in becoming the Second Hokage, how long can I live? After I'm gone, the First Ninja World War7 will still be unavoidable."
"I know! But at least it can maintain peace for longer. Let's find another way that's more conducive to peace."
"What can I do?"
"You and Tobirama try to divide the Bijuu in the future to maintain a balance of power among the major ninja villages? What a naive and stupid idea! However, it seems like that's what you'll do."
Madara snorted.
In his opinion, this was just foolish behavior.
Taking the initiative to give strategic-level 'weapons' to other ninja villages?
Was this maintaining peace?
This was just digging one's own grave!
Not only would it fail to maintain peace, but it would only stimulate the ambitions of other villages, leading to a crazy arms race between countries.
Just like the Cold War between the United States and the Soviet Union.
Atomic bombs, neutron bombs, hydrogen bombs, and so on.
Crazy arms competition, one bigger than the other, and one more cruel than the other!
If it shifted to the Ninja World, it would be the same as frantically researching the Bijuu and continuously developing the Bijuu's power.
Hearing this, Hashirama was a little embarrassed.
According to the future development, this was indeed the 'plan' that he led and promoted.
"This Bijuu division plan does have many shortcomings and needs improvement. I'm thinking about it too."
"Hashirama, you're wrong to place all your hopes on the foolish people of the future!"
"Madara, how can you say that about our juniors! Our responsibility is to guide and train the children. And there will still be outstanding junior ninjas in the future!"
"Hashirama, why are you so naive?!"
This was also the biggest difference between Hashirama and Madara.
They both yearned for peace.
However, Hashirama admired the legacy of love and believed that future generations of ninjas hoped to pass on the will of fire from generation to generation and achieve peace of 'mutual understanding and mutual deterrence'.
However, Madara didn't believe in his descendants, but only believed in himself. Planning for decades eventually turned into his own, trying to destroy all threats alone and achieve permanent peace.