Chapter 371

The Uchiha clan grounds, the clan chief’s mansion.

The backyard!

After dragging Hashirama back, Kushina Uzumaki didn’t waste time and immediately asked: “Hashirama, how exactly did Itachi come back to life? Can Itachi immediately revive me, Tobirama, and Itachi?”

Although she had felt some anger inside, it had already dissipated along the way.

Because she understood deep down that Hashirama was just like this.

Of course.

Netizens say Hashirama and Madara have some special relationship—this is just internet memes; in reality, they were merely ordinary good friends.

Added to that, Hashirama’s personality is simple, leaning more toward Naruto’s neighbor, Luffy, being casual in how he handles things, which is why people often misunderstand him.

Kushina Uzumaki had lived with Hashirama her whole life, so she naturally understood her husband’s nature; after her initial anger faded, her expression returned to calm.

Anger?

Useless!

Her husband was just like this—she had long since become completely accustomed to it in her lifetime.

On the contrary.

She was far more curious about how exactly resurrection worked.

Her and Tobirama’s revival was one thing, but her beloved grandson Itachi—he was only in his teens when he died, never having truly experienced the beauty of life; back then, there was nothing she could do…

Now that the chance had come, she naturally wanted to seize it.

Meanwhile, on the other side.

Hearing Kushina’s words, Hashirama slapped his forehead: “Ah, so that’s why! My resurrection and Madara’s were special—we took advantage of Madara’s Rinnegan. This resurrection used Madara’s Rinnegan, so right now, I can’t revive Itachi.”

Not just Itachi—even Madara wants to revive Izuna, but he can’t do it yet either.

“But don’t worry.”

“When the right opportunity comes, I’ll bring everyone back!”

Then.

Hashirama didn’t hide anything—he directly explained how Madara had reclaimed his Rinnegan and attempted to use the special creation, Black Zetsu.

Ultimately, under Uchiha Jin’s control, he finally revealed the truth: how the two of them, along with a child, had been revived.

So that’s how it was!

After hearing Hashirama’s explanation, Kushina Uzumaki and Tobirama Senju finally understood everything.

Kushina Uzumaki calmed down.

Now that she knew the truth, she had no reason to keep pressing the matter.

After all, once Black Zetsu recovered next time, she knew she’d definitely be able to revive her grandson—other matters no longer mattered to her.

But on the other side.

Tobirama Senju was deeply displeased, especially upon hearing the name “Izuna.”

Yes!

He had hated the Uchiha his entire life, and among them, the one he hated most without question was his archenemy, Izuna.

So upon hearing this man was going to be revived, he naturally didn’t show any sign of happiness.

Yet, similarly.

He knew he couldn’t possibly stop it—after all, the resurrection relied on Madara’s Rinnegan, and Uchiha Jin himself had performed the operation.

They were all Uchiha; what right did a Senju like him have to interfere?

So, sigh!

After a helpless sigh, he let it go, then couldn’t help but ask curiously: “Uchiha Jin is holding a top-level meeting tomorrow—Brother, what do Itachi think that Uchiha kid plans to do?”

“I don’t know,” Hashirama shrugged. “Tobirama, Itachi’re asking the wrong person.”

“Strategy is your strength—Itachi should be asking yourself!”

Tobirama Senju: “...”

Hearing his brother’s reply, his lips twitched involuntarily.

Damn!

He hadn’t even thought about it—he just answered me like that!

But thinking it over, he slapped himself mentally.

Dammit.

I’d forgotten what kind of person my brother is—a man whose mind is all muscle; I was wasting my time discussing this with him.

That’s normal!

After all, my brother’s strength is too overwhelming; for someone at his level, trivial disturbances don’t matter—they’re confident they can handle everything with sheer power.

So, forget it.

I’ll just go back and think about this myself—I have a strong feeling Uchiha Jin is preparing something big.

Although he knew his own strength had fallen behind Uchiha Jin’s elite level, if he didn’t fully resolve his doubts, it would torment a man like him.

Unless he figured it out and prepared in advance, he’d always feel uneasy.

Unfortunately.

Uchiha Jin, already asleep, couldn’t wake up to tell him the truth, and no one else could possibly know what the Hokage intended.

Endure it!

What else can Itachi do?

…

The next day, 9:00 a.m.

Refreshed and alert, Uchiha Jin sat early in Meeting Room 12.

It was a medium-sized meeting room, rarely used in normal times.

After all, for major matters, the core leaders usually convened in Room 1, the small conference room.

For grand events like festivals, they’d directly choose the Hidden Leaf Grand Hall.

Therefore…

Although there were many meeting rooms in New Konoha, Meeting Room 12 had never been used until today.

Ten minutes later.

The entire meeting room was now packed to capacity.

Konoha’s permanent strongholds, unassigned Edo reincarnates.

Plus the top-tier warriors from the other four hidden villages who had just joined Konoha—all were now present.

Even commanders stationed across the entire ninja world had returned via the Flying Thunder God teleportation array; even if emergencies arose, they could rush back at maximum speed.

“Alright, silence!”

“The meeting is now in session. Please, Hokage-sama, speak.”

The speaker was Konan, seated at a secretary’s position beside the podium.

As soon as she spoke, the room fell utterly silent.

Seeing this, Uchiha Jin immediately spoke.

“Today’s meeting isn’t for discussion—I’m here to state a few matters and issue several orders.”

“First, point one.”

“Intelligence indicates the Sage of Six Paths intends to intervene personally.”

“He has already traveled to the other side of the planet to reclaim his sealed body, intending to leave the Pure Land and wage war against Konoha.”

“The giant toad sage of Mount Myoboku is the Sage of Six Paths’ summoning creature, so this giant toad sage is also our upcoming enemy.”

“But let me clarify: Konoha’s own toads are exempt—do not discriminate against toads because of this.”

“Also, the deceased strong ones in the Pure Land will surely become the Sage of Six Paths’ allies.”

“Additionally, according to intelligence, the Sage of Six Paths’ younger brother, Hagoromo, is attempting to seize control of the Death God—but due to certain reasons, his mind has become unstable.”

“So we must prepare for the worst: be mentally ready for Hagoromo to regain his sanity and join the battle at any moment.”

“...”