"What kind of relationship?"
The First Hokage didn't understand what Jiraiya was referring to, nor what "The Paradise of the Powerful" was, so he looked over in confusion.
"It's... it's... that kind of behind-the-scenes relationship."
Jiraiya usually wasn't shy about such topics, but facing Konoha's past Hokage, he felt a bit embarrassed.
He had already phrased it very delicately.
"A profound relationship? Madara and I, of course, have a profound friendship."
The First Hokage waved his hand, thinking that was all it was about.
"No, First Hokage, I meant 'behind' as in standing behind someone."
Jiraiya quickly corrected him.
After correcting him, Jiraiya was very nervous, afraid it was a misunderstanding that would anger the First.
"Oh, that kind of 'behind'... that's no problem. I love standing behind Madara when he's peeing."
The First Hokage suddenly understood, nodded, and then showed a meaningful, endlessly reminiscent, happy smile.
He seemed to be recalling something.
Jiraiya instantly felt a tightening in his rear.
Oh my god! First Hokage, maybe you should just get angry. What kind of expression is that!
Jiraiya gasped.
Standing behind Uchiha Madara while he pees, what a terrifying play!
His Icha Icha Paradise had so many positions, but never such an operation!
It only appeared in that book, 'The Paradise of the Powerful'.
It seems this book is truly historical fact!
"That Madara, he's very dishonest. He told me he doesn't like people standing behind him, that he's sensitive, and if someone stands behind him, he can't pee.
But what happened? I still stood behind him, and when he wasn't looking, I stabbed him."
When the First Hokage said this, his expression was a bit melancholic.
He was probably recalling the end at the Valley of the End, where he used a wood clone to trick Madara, then appeared behind him and stabbed him.
However, in Jiraiya's ears, the word "stabbed" gained an extra layer of meaning.
He no longer dared to think deeper.
No wonder Uchiha Madara and the First Hokage, despite being good friends, had a falling out. If it were him, if Orochimaru ambushed and stabbed him in the back, he'd also break ties.
If not a break, then a fierce confrontation.
"Big Brother, please stop talking, I'm about to puke."
The Second Hokage, holding the portrait Shiro had given him, pushed the First away in disgust, then looked at Shiro, "So who exactly is this? Why do you want to ask us where she is?"
"Oh, this is a piece of information I got from archaeology.
It is said that during the Warring States Period, there was an extremely powerful Uchiha, used as a weapon, who rampaged on the battlefield and was eventually sealed by the combined forces of the Senju Clan and the Sarutobi Clan.
However, I don't know what period this happened in, nor where she was sealed. So, you don't know?"
"I don't know, Tobirama. Was there really such an Uchiha? Could she be some distant great-aunt of Madara's?"
The First Hokage shook his head, looking at his younger brother.
"I haven't heard of it either, but young man, if you want to accumulate strength to protect the Ninja World, you should rely on cultivating people willing to follow you, not think about these crooked ways.
If it's truly as you say, then this Uchiha is someone you absolutely cannot control, and will only bring another round of disaster to the Ninja World."
As the Second Hokage spoke, he began to lecture.
"Tobirama, I think you're just prejudiced because this young girl looks like Madara.
If you know, then tell this young man.
The Uchiha Clan has been annihilated; we can't really let the Uchiha disappear completely, can we?
Letting this girl who looks like Madara see the light of day again, patiently guiding her to integrate into the new Ninja World, and continuing the glory of the Uchiha Clan, what's wrong with that?"
The First Hokage frowned slightly.
"Big Brother, get a grip! I think you're the one who's biased because she looks like Madara!"
The Second Hokage's mouth twitched.
To hear words like "continue the glory of the Uchiha Clan" from the head of the Senju Clan, was he under a genjutsu?
"Alright, you two, stop arguing. If you don't know, you don't know."
Shiro interrupted their quarrel, waving his hand, "It seems her existence predates the establishment of the Ninja Villages by far, and this matter wasn't passed down..."
"Since that's the case, there's nothing else. Orochimaru, take out those control talismans and put them in.
Then control these two past Hokage to strip off their armor and perform pole dances on the Hokage Rock, swinging wood dragons and water dragons to cheer on Konoha and Sand Ninja's battle."
"Nani?!"
The First Hokage was startled, "Young man, what do you mean?!"
"...Hmph."
The Second Hokage narrowed his eyes, letting out a cold snort.
"What do I mean? Of course, I feel like someone is hiding something."
Shiro shrugged.
Just kidding, if everyone truly didn't know, then how did a certain future cannon fodder villain steal Konoha's intelligence and dig that person out?
"...I did hear my father mention this, but father said that the best seal is 'forgetting,' so not only I, but even father himself, doesn't know the exact location of the seal."
The Second Hokage was silent for a moment, then spoke.
He still didn't want to tarnish his reputation, and besides, he truly didn't know.
"What? Then why didn't father tell me?"
The First Hokage looked at the Second in surprise.
Wasn't he the eldest, the clan head?
How could there be things he didn't know?
"Tell you, and then you tell Madara, so they can use the entire clan's strength to find that weapon again!"
The Second Hokage glanced at the First.
"..."
"Orochimaru, continue."
"I hope you all understand that to combat threats to the Ninja World, any sacrifice is insignificant."
Shiro said this very seriously and gravely.
It's just... "What have you sacrificed? Your integrity?"
Jiraiya, lying outside, complained.
"Wait!"
Hiruzen Sarutobi saw Orochimaru take out the talismans and quickly stood in front of the two past Hokage, who were again under control.
"I know where it is, and I can give you the seal's location, but you must guarantee that that Uchiha will never harm Konoha again."
Hiruzen Sarutobi sighed helplessly.
Sure enough.
The ones who acted back then were the Senju Clan and the Sarutobi Clan.
If the Senju didn't pass it down, then it was the Sarutobi who did.
And Hiruzen Sarutobi, as the "Professor," was knowledgeable not only in ninjutsu but also in historical family traditions and secret stories.
"What do you mean 'harm Konoha again'? The way you say that, is Konoha the Konoha of the Senju and Sarutobi? She was born in the Warring States Period; there was no Konoha yet.
Besides, what she probably hates most is the Uchiha."
Shiro's words made Hiruzen Sarutobi's expression awkward.
He had been too hasty and said the wrong thing.
"Haha, Monkey, this young man is right."
The First Hokage laughed heartily, and after being released from control again, walked up to Shiro, "Well, after this is over, let's talk privately. I'll teach you some techniques for getting along with Uchiha. You can then properly guide that Uchiha little... uh, old... uh, girl."
"Get lost. If you were good at conquering Uchiha, would Madara have left you?"
Shiro mercilessly refused.
"Wuwuwuwu."
Those words were too hurtful. The First Hokage sadly knelt on the ground, covering his head.
"Where is the dignity of the God of Shinobi?"
Jiraiya, holding a pen, recorded while complaining.
He decided that his next novel would also incorporate Ninja World history, including the loves and hates of the past generations.
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