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To ensure the situation doesn't escalate further, Tobirama deployed all available personnel around the Uchiha compound, forming a perimeter. This was to prevent any ninjas inheriting Uchiha Madara's will from continuing their rebellion. Meanwhile, the bodies of the ninjas dealt with by Kazekaze were taken away by the Anbu ninjas. The task of cleaning up the scene naturally fell on their shoulders.
As for Kazekaze, he was brought back to the Hokage building by Tobirama. No matter how you look at it, the incident of Kazekaze annihilating the Uchiha clan was just the beginning. How to identify other rebels. How to deal with the head of the Uchiha clan. How to minimize the problems caused by this incident. And even, how to treat the Uchiha clan in the future. These are all very tricky issues.
It's no exaggeration to say... This is the most challenging problem the Konoha leadership has faced since the founding of the Hidden Leaf Village. "Unlike the Battle of the Valley of the End." Tobirama thought to himself. The decisive battle at the Valley of the End, in the end, was just about dealing with the problem caused by Uchiha Madara alone. Tobirama had been secretly observing that duel and was ready to deliver the final blow. Because based on his understanding of Hashirama, he was really worried that at the last moment, his elder brother Hashirama would hesitate due to his bond with Uchiha Madara, thus letting Uchiha Madara go.
What Tobirama didn't expect was that at the last moment, his elder brother Hashirama actually severed the bond between him and Madara with his own hands. But this time is different. If the subsequent issues are not handled properly this time, it will only plant the seeds of hatred within the Uchiha clan. Sooner or later, another Uchiha Madara will emerge. This is a situation Tobirama neither wants nor hopes to see. Especially... He already has a suitable candidate in mind for the future Hokage of the Hidden Leaf Village.
"Kazekaze." Tobirama sat in his chair, hands resting on the edge of the table, leaning slightly forward, looking at Kazekaze. "If it were you, how would you handle this incident?"
In fact, Tobirama already had an answer in his mind. Or rather, he already had a plan he believed could handle this incident. The reason he asked was partly to see if Kazekaze had the mindset to handle such matters, and partly to get a different perspective. After all... Although Kazekaze is only seven years old, his behavior has never been like that of a seven-year-old child. Many times, Tobirama feels that Kazekaze's thinking is much more mature than that of ninjas like Sarutobi Hiruzen. It can be said that Tobirama has high hopes for Kazekaze.
"Me?" Kazekaze blinked, not expecting Tobirama to seriously seek his opinion. He's only seven years old. Still a child. Ahem. Of course, Kazekaze was just complaining in his heart. Who is Tobirama? He's his second grandfather! He's family. Tobirama wouldn't do something like eliminating dissent. Moreover, he's not "dissent". He's the future Hokage successor! Based on these various relationships, Kazekaze felt that Tobirama probably wanted to use this incident to test his level. Thinking of this, Kazekaze fell into contemplation.
Silence! The entire atmosphere of the Hokage office became silent. Tobirama quietly observed Kazekaze.
"It depends on which perspective you approach it from." Kazekaze slowly spoke, expressing his views on the Uchiha clan and Tobirama's future policies.
"Perspective, what do you mean?" Tobirama immediately became interested, curious about what kind of solution Kazekaze would propose.
"Let me first talk about one solution." Kazekaze paused, then said, "Establish the Konoha Police Department, and set up this department along with the prison, then hand it over to the Uchiha clan. Let them be responsible for the village's security management issues. In this way, the power of the Uchiha clan can be integrated and guided. Let them contribute to the village."
When Kazekaze proposed this idea, Tobirama was momentarily stunned. Because the plan Kazekaze mentioned was exactly what he had in mind! In fact, it was indeed so. Kazekaze merely stated the policy Tobirama intended to implement. But the uninformed Tobirama mistakenly thought Kazekaze and he had the same idea. Then... Tobirama was shocked once again!
'Seven-year-old Kazekaze, actually... agrees with me.' In other words, the seven-year-old Kazekaze already possesses the mindset of a Hokage. Tobirama was directly stunned by Kazekaze's words! For a moment, Tobirama was overjoyed inside.
"And then, Kazekaze." Tobirama took a deep breath, suppressing his excitement, and continued to ask.
"And then?" Kazekaze took a deep breath, his expression becoming subtle. "Then this policy is very likely to push the Uchiha clan into an abyss of eternal damnation. Ultimately leading to their tragic annihilation." Kazekaze pointed out the failure of this policy sharply.
And Tobirama was left completely bewildered. Tragic annihilation? What does that mean? Is my policy such a failure? How does it push the Uchiha clan into an abyss of eternal damnation? He didn't think there was anything wrong with his policy. Correctly integrating and guiding the power of the Uchiha clan, is there anything wrong with that?
"What do you mean, Kazekaze?" Tobirama asked, puzzled. In fact, Tobirama didn't dislike the Uchiha clan, but considered the interests of all clans, regardless of which clan, as long as there was a potential threat to the village. He would pay attention. It's just that the Uchiha clan, capable of awakening the Sharingan, undoubtedly poses the greatest threat to the village. But his intention was not to eliminate the Uchiha clan.
"It's simple, handing the police department over to the Uchiha clan makes it easy for them to become arrogant due to power. And the villagers will also fear the Uchiha clan because of this. Over time, it will only lead to their exclusion from the village. When that time comes, they will most likely choose to stage a coup. Just like the current rebellion." Kazekaze shared his views, "It's just that by then, there probably won't be any doves left in the Uchiha clan."
However... Rather than saying it's a view, it's more like these are the bloody facts of the future. "By that time, the Uchiha clan will probably have to be completely wiped out." This viewpoint left Tobirama in silence. He carefully analyzed Kazekaze's words and found that he couldn't find any flaws.
"Indeed..." In the end, Tobirama had to acknowledge Kazekaze's concerns. Perhaps this policy would indeed push the Uchiha clan into an abyss of eternal damnation, leading to escalating conflicts between the Uchiha clan and the village, ultimately evolving into a greater crisis. Realizing this, Tobirama's heart was once again shaken by Kazekaze's thinking.
He... How far into the future has he seen? Or rather, how meticulous is Kazekaze's thinking? Is this really the kind of thinking a seven-year-old child can have? Isn't this too terrifying!