After resolving the issues of the Uchiha Clan, you believed it was necessary to bring all the clans of Konoha under your command. Acting swiftly and decisively, you reformed the system and abolished the outdated and backward Main and Branch Family System of the Hyuga clan in one fell swoop.
From then on, the remaining ninja clans of Konoha pledged their loyalty one after another, achieving true unification across the entire Leaf Village. The Legendary Sannin all remained in the village to serve, and the Konoha White Fang continued to guard one of the village's frontiers.
Everyone looked at the content on the Light Screen and finally understood just how closely national power was linked to top-tier combat strength. Senju Hashirama and the others silently calculated in their hearts that they too must discover and nurture such talents upon their return.
Only by gathering more exceptionally gifted and powerful individuals under their command could they possess a stronger voice on the world stage. The First and Second Hokage pondered methods to discover talent, while Minato Namikaze and Tsunade wore expressions of shame.
In their world, these capable and extraordinary individuals were either deceived by the Third Hokage and Danzo, meeting tragic ends, or were already deceased, leaving very few powerful figures they could even name to summon.
The Konoha White Fang, Sakumo Hatake, died unjustly; after Nawaki's death, Orochimaru, influenced by Danzo and witnessing the fragility of life, developed a fear of death. This led him to begin researching human experiments in a vain pursuit of immortality, with Danzo Shimura providing him with test subjects.
Shisui Uchiha, aiming to become a bridge between Konoha and the Uchiha, joined the Anbu and the Root organization, only to have one of his Sharingan stolen and ultimately commit suicide in despair.
Uchiha Itachi also joined the Anbu with similar intentions but was brainwashed and became a double agent. In the end, due to his deep love for Sasuke, he chose to slaughter his entire clan and became an S-rank missing-nin from Konoha.
Faced with such circumstances, what could these two Hokage possibly do?
They could only watch helplessly as the First Hokage, the Second Hokage, and Aoki continuously enhanced the national power of their respective worlds.
A line of text appeared on the Light Screen: National Power Display for the Fourth Hokage Aoki's world is complete. Comprehensive National Power Score: 562 points out of a maximum of 1000.
"The maximum is 1000 points?"
Looking at his score of 562, Aoki was filled with pleasant surprise, but he also clearly understood there was still a long road ahead to reach the maximum.
However, he still had doubts about the criteria for the national power score, so he asked, "Could you explain the specific standards for the national power score?"
In response to Aoki's question, the Light Screen of the Chat Group flickered quickly, and an explanatory line of text appeared before everyone's eyes.
The Comprehensive National Power Score is judged based on the overall strength of Konoha within that world. Typically, the overall strength score of the Five Great Ninja Villages is around 200 points. Reaching 400 points signifies possessing the strength to simultaneously oppose two ninja villages.
After reading the Chat Group's explanation, everyone instantly understood. In other words, Konoha in Aoki's world could now simultaneously contend with two ninja villages, and in a fight to the death, could even hold its own against a third.
After Aoki's national power score was announced, a new line of text appeared on the Light Screen: Ranking selection complete. Second Place: The world of the Second Hokage, Senju Tobirama!
"It seems my guess was correct!"
Seeing his world take second place, Senju Tobirama curled the corners of his mouth into a faint smile. Although he hadn't secured first place, surpassing his elder brother and claiming second was more than enough to satisfy him.
At this moment, Tobirama couldn't hide the pride in his heart.
He glanced at Aoki, a trace of unwillingness in his eyes, then turned to Hashirama and said, "Brother, I accept your concession."
Senju Hashirama, who had been full of anticipation, now wore a look of disappointment all over his face.
The Light Screen popped up with another prompt: Display this nation's national power?
"Naturally!"
Tobirama responded without hesitation. "This is the Konoha I have painstakingly built." As the Second Hokage, the Leaf Village he had single-handedly established was in a period of vigorous development, with visible changes day by day—this was his pride.
He understood that as Hokage, he had to set an example, not just for Aoki, but also for Minato Namikaze, to make this junior understand what true dedication and governance meant.
In the twelfth year of Konoha, after his elder brother Senju Hashirama passed away, you succeeded as clan leader and became the Second Hokage of the Leaf Village. Under your leadership, Konoha entered a phase of vigorous development and rapid rise.
In the thirteenth year of Konoha, you recognized the foundation of the village's growth and began building systems. The Anbu, the Ninja Academy, and the Konoha Military Police Force were all established this year.
In the fourteenth year of Konoha, due to Senju Hashirama's death, the Leaf Village found itself on the brink of encirclement, with various nations eyeing it covetously, ready to strike.
You knew that the Ninja World was about to plunge into war once more. In your view, the Ninja Academy was Konoha's top priority. You carefully selected a group of loyal ninjas to serve as instructors, and despite your busy political duties, you made time to visit the academy for inspections, because you understood that these children were Konoha's future.
"So all of this was established by the Second Hokage!"
Minato and Tsunade couldn't help but exclaim in admiration, sincerely convinced by the series of policies Tobirama implemented after taking office.
Only then did they realize that the establishment of the Anbu greatly consolidated the Hokage's authority, handling matters the Hokage couldn't personally attend to. The Ninja Academy, meanwhile, was the foundation of Konoha, gradually integrating various ninja clans into the larger Leaf Village family, opening doors for civilian ninjas, and nurturing countless pillars of talent.
As Minato and Tsunade praised him repeatedly, Senju Hashirama, who was well-acquainted with Tobirama's political acumen, remained calm. As the First Hokage, he knew that much of Konoha's administrative affairs had been entrusted to Tobirama.
Watching his younger brother's world develop so smoothly, Hashirama nodded with satisfaction, acknowledging his brother's talent for governance.
In the fourteenth year of Konoha, the peace agreements forged during the First Hokage's reign were completely nullified. Various nations turned their spears toward Konoha, and the First Great Ninja War erupted.
In the fifteenth year of Konoha, you realized that without drastic measures, this war would drag on endlessly. Thus, you deployed many of the Forbidden Jutsu you had developed, including the Edo Tensei.