Naruto Shippuden

It was like a dream...

The Uchiha and the Senju formed an alliance.

There would no longer be any casualties,

nor would any more children have to die.

And so, we began building our village.

Later, we would ally with the Land of Fire,

and the creation of a peaceful state

where nation and village stood on equal footing also commenced.

In any case, it was like a dream.

My True Dream

SHINOBI ACADEMY

Do you remember how we used to talk here when we were kids?

Yeah...

Let's build our settlement here!

Huh?

And make it so kids won't have to kill each other!

We'll create a school where kids can train and grow up stronger!

Assign missions that fit an individual's abilities and strengths!

Have superiors who can properly assign ranks to commissions!

It will be a place

where kids don't have to be sent into harsh battlefronts.

You're pretty much the only one spouting such nonsense.

Well then, what about you?

It doesn't sound bad at all.

Then it's decided!

Yeah... If that settlement gets built here,

then I could watch over my little brother,

and protect him in this place where you can see to no end!

I thought we were just talking about our dream.

They say where there's a will, there's a way...

And yet, I...

That dream is now becoming reality.

The leader of shinobi who protects the Land of Fire from the shadows.

The Fire Shadow, or Hokage. Well?

What's that supposed to be?

The Land of Fire requests that we select someone

who will represent the Village.

I'm considering naming you to be our leader... the Hokage.

You no longer have any siblings left...

But I'd like you to think of all of the village shinobi as your siblings.

I want you to protect them with all your might.

Even though I couldn't protect my own Uchiha brethren?

Kawarama...

Itama!

Itama!

W-What happened?

My little brother...died.

I come to the river because I feel like

all the haziness in my heart gets washed away as I stare at the water.

So that's what happened...

Your name's Madara, right?

I wonder if you're like me...

Do you have siblings?

I'm one of five.

Well, there used to be five of us.

So...you don't have any more siblings?

No... I have one younger brother left.

And I'll protect him, no matter what!

What about you?

I have one brother left too.

And I intend to protect him too, no matter what.

Flying Raijin Slice!

Izuna!

There's no time to get weak right now!

In addition to the Uchiha and Senju,

it seems the Sarutobi and the Shimura Clans also want to join.

Are you kidding? Are you serious?!

And there are many others!

This village is going to keep on expanding!

We're going to need to come up with a name for the village too...

Any thoughts?

How about...

The Village...Hidden in the Leaves?

It's too simple... It's not imaginative.

You called it exactly as you saw it.

How's it different from "Hokage"?!

And you still have that habit of getting depressed easily!

It took a long time, but it felt like

we were back to being the friends we once were.

So you're saying the role of the Hokage

is to stay in the village and protect everyone?

There's that...

But he'll be even more significant.

As village-building picks up speed, the Hokage will get busier too.

That's why I want to have your likeness

carved into this cliff at our feet.

As a symbol of our village's protector!

You've got to be kidding!

Although...your face is a bit too stern...

so it will have to be softened here and there.

Well, it beats that sad mug of yours!

Is it that sad?

Yeah... It's beyond sad.

Is that so?

There you are!

What are you dawdling here for?

The Feudal Lords from the Land of Fire will be here soon for the conference!

It's Tobirama...

For Hokage?!

That's not your choice!

To propose Madara as a candidate for leader is fine...

But the final decision will be made with the top officials,

after consulting with the Land of Fire and the people of the village!

Things are different from Father's era!

But...

Besides, Madara Uchiha being chosen as the leader won't happen.

Everyone knows...

You are the one who founded this settlement, Big Brother.

Even those from the Uchiha say as much.

Furthermore, haven't you heard the rumors about them?

The stronger their hate,

the stronger their Visual Prowess manifests itself.

The Sharingan is such a power.

They're unpredictable.

For the future of the village...

Stop talking like that, Tobirama!

I just felt someone's presence.

Tobirama, you would know.

No... I'm not infusing chakra right now.

Don't change the subject, Big Brother!

From now on, things will be run democratically.

Any objections?

No... That's fine.