Naruto: About the Fact That my Brother is Madara

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After this incident, the name of Sanfang indeed spread far and wide.

Unfortunately, rather than praise, what he gained was mostly infamy.

There is nothing wrong with pursuing love. But to attack the village's very symbol for the sake of one's own status—this was an act of irresponsibility toward the tens of thousands of villagers.

"Thankfully, Lord Kyōsuke is unharmed; otherwise, the entire Hidden Leaf Village would have been thrown into chaos."

"My god, I just don't understand. Lord Kyōsuke is so kind and noble—why would anyone wish him harm?"

"Wherever the leaves dance, the fire burns eternal. That's right—such a great man is the one who truly embodies the spirit of the Hokage!"

"I support Lord Kyōsuke for Hokage!"

"Yes! Support Lord Kyōsuke!"

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In the Senju clan compound, Tobirama gazed grimly at the public opinion report in his hands.

No matter how he analyzed it, he simply couldn't understand how a carefully orchestrated campaign to sway public opinion had only served to bolster his opponent's reputation instead.

Where did it all go wrong?!

In the end, he could only blame this unforeseen outcome on the Uchiha clan's superior public relations tactics.

Initially, only around thirty percent of the villagers had believed that Uchiha Kyōsuke was the most suitable candidate for the position of Hokage.

His elder brother, Senju Hashirama, held about twenty percent of the public's favor, while the remaining population had no strong opinion on who should hold the village's highest office.

Yet, after this so-called Will of Fire incident, Kyōsuke's approval rating had miraculously surged by another twenty percent.

Everyone has been deceived by that hypocritical bastard.

The plan had been to use this opportunity to push Sanfang into power. However, that idiot was simply too foolish—he had managed to paint himself as a scorned suitor who, unable to win affection, had turned to hatred.

To the outside world, it was obvious that Kyōsuke had repeatedly urged for the matter to be put to rest, yet the other party obstinately refused to back down. And what was the result? He had lost an entire arm.

Not only was he devoid of moral character, but he was also lacking in intelligence. How could a fool like him ever hope to rise to power in the Hidden Leaf?

As a consequence, even the Senju clan found itself under intense scrutiny, with Tobirama shouldering the lion's share of the criticism.

On that fateful day, the village had nearly been plunged into a full-scale conflict, and in this matter, Tobirama could not escape blame. No matter how he tried to explain himself, none of the mid-sized and smaller clans that had witnessed the event were willing to accept his excuses.

"Oh, so this is the so-called 'compassionate Senju' at work? Always preaching about letting go of hatred, yet secretly dispatching people to target the Uchiha?"

This was the reality behind their so-called benevolence?

To prevent the clan from being further disgraced, Tobirama had no choice but to shoulder the burden of countless accusations, allowing all the scorn and resentment to fall upon himself.

After this event, Tobirama's reputation was utterly ruined. From this point forward, he would never again have the qualification to compete for the position of the Second Hokage.

A simple manipulation of public opinion had entirely severed the Senju's future prospects. But even this was not enough for Kyōsuke to be satisfied.

Only when the Senju were completely powerless to retaliate would he finally let them go. After all, he understood better than anyone else that spring winds always bring new growth—as long as even a single seed remained, the Senju would continue to rise again and again.

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At a high-level meeting, Hashirama issued a formal apology on his younger brother's behalf, solemnly vowing that such an incident would never happen again.

With Madara absent, Kyōsuke, as the representative of the Uchiha, graciously accepted the apology, stating that the friendship between the two clans would not be shaken by the schemes of petty individuals.

To prove the sincerity of his words, Kyōsuke then made a shocking proposal in front of the gathered clan leaders—he suggested that an important duty be entrusted entirely to the Senju clan.

That duty was the establishment of the Hidden Leaf Police Force.

From this day forth, the Senju would take full charge of the village's security and law enforcement. So long as sufficient evidence was presented, no clan would have the right to interfere with the Police Force's duties.

To prove his unwavering commitment, Kyōsuke went so far as to produce a signed letter of guarantee.

The letter stipulated that even if a high-ranking Uchiha violated the law, the Senju Police Force would have full authority to enter the Uchiha compound and make an arrest.

Should anyone dare to resist, the standing military forces would have full authority to subdue them immediately.

Noting the resolute determination in Kyōsuke's expression, the assembled clan leaders exchanged uneasy glances, their brows furrowing in unison.

They began to wonder—Would this not grant the Senju clan excessive power?

If this continued unchecked, it would inevitably lead to issues such as abuse of authority and unchecked aggression.

If one were to think even further ahead—should the Senju decide to move against a particular clan, by the time a full force arrived at their doorstep, it would already be too late for them to react.

Such an overwhelming level of authority—it was a terrifying thought.

Many present wanted to question Kyōsuke outright—Since when did you become such a generous man?

However, despite their misgivings, not a single person in the room dared to refuse when faced with the silent yet commanding presence of the God of Shinobi.

Thus, one by one, they signed their names onto the document.

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"Kyōsuke..." Hashirama's eyes glistened with emotion.

"Hashirama," Kyōsuke looked at him earnestly and asked, "Is the Senju clan willing to shoulder the burden of safeguarding this village?"

At first, Hashirama had intended to decline. But upon hearing the phrase 'safeguarding the village', his expression immediately turned solemn. Without hesitation, he made a firm pledge:

"Rest assured, I promise to provide every villager with a safe and peaceful environment."

"I believe in you."

As the room erupted into a less-than-enthusiastic round of applause, Hashirama, beaming with joy, officially accepted the responsibility of establishing the Police Force.

It was said that after that meeting ended, more than a few clan leaders returned home and smashed their tea cups in frustration.

It wasn't the sheer power of the Police Force that infuriated them—after all, everyone understood that such an important role could only be entrusted to the Senju or the Uchiha.

What truly enraged them was the agreement they had just signed.

With that document in place, the Senju clan now had the authority to enter any clan's territory and seize individuals at will. And should anyone resist? The consequences were unthinkable.

"Damn that Kyōsuke. Damn those Senju bastards!" Many cursed bitterly in private.

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Not long after, the Hidden Leaf Police Force was formally established. The guarantee signed by every clan leader was prominently displayed at its entrance, ensuring that all who stepped into the building would immediately recognize its significance.

As time passed, this would instill an ever-deepening fear of the Senju in people's hearts.

And as the Police Force continued to act with impunity, its members would gradually develop a mindset of absolute supremacy.

Standing on the inauguration stage alongside Hashirama, Kyōsuke listened to the deafening cheers of the Senju shinobi below.

"Don't blame me. I merely learned this tactic from you."

Kyōsuke wore a polite, gentle smile, yet his heart brimmed with cold amusement.

—Using the police force to isolate the Senju, slowly forcing them into conflict with the entire village—this was the very strategy Tobirama had once used against the Uchiha.

—Using public opinion to completely destroy one's reputation—this was the precise tactic the Hokage faction had once wielded against White Fang and others.

Kyōsuke had done nothing extraordinary—he had merely turned his enemies' own weapons against them.

To put it in classical terms: "Using foreign techniques to subdue foreign powers."

Or, in modern terms: "Fight fire with fire."

His plans were far from over. Next, he intended to conduct an in-depth study of the Senju clan, compiling a detailed "Proof of the Senju's Inherent Evil"—a collection of evidence documenting their misdeeds throughout history.

One day in the future, if a Hokage ever sought to destroy the Senju, this document would serve as irrefutable justification.

And if, in that distant future, someone like Tsunade or Nawaki were to question him, Kyōsuke could simply cross his arms and respond with an indifferent expression:

"The Senju have always been an inherently evil clan."

"Just look at their history—the countless atrocities they committed during the Warring States Period. Even after Konoha's founding, they continued their pursuit of power, openly opposing other clans."

"Me? I did absolutely nothing."

"All I ever did was safeguard the village's peace and prosperity."

—As winter's chill faded and the warmth of spring returned, Konoha stepped into the second year of its founding.

One day, the Fūma clan leader approached him with news of an unexpected visitor.

"Who?" Kyōsuke asked.

The clan leader's face darkened with solemnity.

"A m… man who calls himself… Black Zetsu."

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