Konoha: Reforge the glory of Uchiha!

Tobirama, you should be happy. After all, I'm your successor, and I've done a great job as Hokage."

"I led peace talks between Konoha and Kumogakure, defeated Iwagakure and Kirigakure, and amassed over 100 billion ryo."

"I've achieved so much, so why not give me a smile? Success and fame aren't the goal—happiness is."

Uchiha Nan tried to cheer up Senju Tobirama by listing his achievements and attempting to make him smile.

"Hmph, don't flatter yourself. The successor I chose was Sarutobi Hiruzen. You're just an Uchiha usurper!"

Senju Tobirama retorted instinctively. Konoha was a military group, and Uchiha Nan's rise to power felt like a coup, which was taboo.

"But Hiruzen Sarutobi isn't as good as I am!"

Uchiha Nan interrupted Senju Tobirama, confidently smiling. He knew what the future held if Sarutobi Hiruzen became Hokage.

If Hiruzen Sarutobi took power, he'd likely patch holes in Konoha's finances, using funds from the Daimyo's death to heal Konoha gradually. Once stabilized, the ninja wars would resume, leading to another cycle of slow recovery that would last decades.

"Hmph, how do you know?"

Senju Tobirama tried to maintain his tough stance, but Uchiha Nan waved him off and changed the subject. Arguing was pointless. Senju Tobirama viewed him with bias, unable to see Konoha's future.

"How's the research on the electrical appliances I gave you? These could be very profitable."

Uchiha Nan shifted to business. He trusted Senju Tobirama's research skills and expected breakthroughs.

In Naruto's era, only thirty years prior, refrigerators and televisions existed, though not widespread.

Technological development in the ninja world couldn't be judged by past standards. Ninjas could even craft precision instruments by hand.

"I've fully understood air conditioning's structure and principles, including..."

"But the TV and radio are trickier. Signal propagation, converting sounds and pictures into signals..."

Senju Tobirama started explaining, but Uchiha Nan interrupted, wanting results, not the process.

"Air conditioners can be manufactured, but TVs and radios need more experimentation."

Uchiha Nan nodded. Progress was swift. Air conditioners were ready for production.

But manufacturing alone wasn't enough. Uchiha Nan wanted mass production, selling to the entire ninja world.

Air conditioners were bound to be popular. Summers in the ninja world were sweltering. In the Fire Country, temperatures exceeded 40 degrees. Nobles tried everything to stay cool, filling rooms with ice.

For the Daimyo, hiring ice-release ninjas was costly, involving cross-border ninja contracts costing hundreds of thousands of ryo, billed daily.

Maintaining comfortable indoor temperatures 24/7 wasn't easy.

"Manufacturing isn't the problem; widespread use is. Air conditioners use electricity, but chakra works too."

Senju Tobirama explained. How much chakra could civilians use? To popularize appliances, electricity was essential. Currently, the world relied on firewood. Jumping to electricity was a huge leap.

Even in Konoha, a technological leader, electricity wasn't widespread. Electric lights were limited to major ninja clans, while villagers used candles.

Many challenges lay ahead.

However, technical issues weren't Uchiha Nan's concern. He left them to Tobirama.

"Tobirama, your workload is growing: generators, wires, light bulbs."

Uchiha Nan assigned new tasks to Senju Tobirama like listing menu items.

Senju Tobirama's head throbbed. He had to study Hashirama's cells and tackle these projects. How could he manage alone?

"You're treating me like a workhorse. I'm alone, without even an assistant."

Senju Tobirama protested against this slave-like treatment.

But his objection was futile. Uchiha Nan considered a solution.

The art of multiple shadow clones!

The main drawbacks of multiple shadow clones were limited chakra and potential exhaustion. But Senju Tobirama didn't need to worry.

With enough chakra, unlimited clones were possible. In combat, they'd vanish upon contact. But for research, fatigue wasn't an issue—Senju Tobirama was already deceased.

These clones were perfect for exploiting Senju Tobirama's labor. From single-threaded to multi-threaded, his brilliant mind multiplied.

Dozens, hundreds, thousands of Senju Tobirama clones working nonstop would boost research efficiency.

Uchiha Nan shared his idea, leaving Senju Tobirama speechless. It made sense.

But the original purpose of the Reanimation Jutsu wasn't to make him a beast of burden.

Wrong! This was worse. Animals still had time to eat, sleep, and rest.

Uchiha Nan wanted him working 24/7, saying only the living needed sleep and that sleep for the dead was wasted time.

When passion becomes perpetual work, the joy turns sour.

What a beast!

He truly was an inherently evil Uchiha!

"Tobirama, you're the Second Hokage. You dedicated your life to Konoha. Even after death, you're still contributing. Your soul continues to serve Konoha."

"I call it a great sacrifice!"

Uchiha Nan's words didn't match his solemn expression, making Senju Tobirama want to punch him.

How did such an immoral Uchiha come to be?

What darkness shaped Uchiha Nan?

"Tobirama-sama, don't you want to make Konoha great again?"

Uchiha Nan's words pierced Senju Tobirama's resolve. Working tirelessly for Konoha was worth it. There shouldn't be mental exhaustion in the Reanimation, probably.

Senju Tobirama wasn't sure. When he invented the Reanimation Jutsu, he hadn't considered this. Could souls suffer from overwork? "I'll agree to your request, but I can't use multiple shadow clones in my current state. The sacrifice you used is inadequate."

Senju Tobirama had a condition. He didn't mind being a workhorse for Uchiha Nan but needed the ability. Currently, he could only use basic clone techniques.

With a stronger body, he might even use his favorite Flying Thunder God Jutsu, possibly escaping. Senju Tobirama had his own plans.

He still wanted to defeat Uchiha Nan, but his perspective had shifted. He saw potential in Uchiha Nan's plans for Konoha, with ideas even Senju Tobirama admired.

Moreover, Uchiha Nan's ambition surpassed Uchiha Madara's. Madara's vision was limited to the ninja world. Uchiha Nan aimed to upend the millennia-old system.

Yet Uchiha Nan was more reliable than Madara. Madara relied on brute force, which ultimately failed.

Uchiha Nan had theories and action plans. With gradual implementation, success was possible.

Senju Tobirama wanted to see a future without the Daimyo, with advanced productivity. It wouldn't be like the current war-torn ninja world.

Uchiha Nan and Senju Tobirama shared ambitious goals but differed. Senju Tobirama felt more suited to execute plans than Uchiha Nan.

After all, Uchiha Nan was an Uchiha with Mangekyō Sharingan. His current mindset seemed normal, but who knew about the future?

He was a potential threat to Konoha, and only one person could control Uchiha Nan.

That was Senju Tobirama!

Overthrowing Uchiha Nan and reclaiming the Hokage title was Senju Tobirama's goal. Was there a rule against deceased Hokage?

Couldn't the dead return to power?

Moreover, working in Uchiha Nan's secret lab meant future honors would be his alone. Senju Tobirama couldn't accept this.

He didn't want to be an unknown root.

Senju Tobirama envisioned becoming Hokage again. With his research skills and Uchiha Nan's ideas, Uchiha Nan could be his deputy. He'd suppress Uchiha Nan, preventing misdeeds, while expanding Konoha.

It was a dream scenario. Everyone would prosper.

"Alright then."

"No problem, I'll get you a stronger body."

Senju Tobirama was lost in thought, but Uchiha Nan agreed to his request. It was reasonable.

Now, Uchiha Nan wasn't afraid of Senju Tobirama causing trouble. He wasn't a new Hokage relying on force.

Senju Tobirama had been gone for months, and Konoha had changed. The Hyuga clan, Inozuka clan, and others were united under Uchiha Nan.

The lesser clans received substantial money, while major clans gained power Senju Tobirama never offered.

Even if Senju Tobirama resurrected, Uchiha Nan was their choice. Following Uchiha Nan meant wealth and power. Why switch to Senju Tobirama?

Leftover war debts?

Sorry, Nidaime. Sandaime-sama offers too much.

Senju Tobirama was thrilled by Uchiha Nan's agreement, though he remained stoic, continuing to discuss Konoha's future.

"I remember a generator in Konoha. I led its construction. To power Konoha, it needs upgrades and more plants."

"As for energy, I have two options: chakra and coal. Previously, Konoha used chakra. Now, large-scale electricity demands more than ninja chakra."

Uchiha Nan frowned. Supplying Konoha with electricity would cost, especially coal. Though Konoha was wealthy, Uchiha Nan sought savings.

"Tobirama, how long could Kyuubi's chakra power Konoha?"

Uchiha Nan thought of the Kyuubi. It was wasted lying dormant in Uzumaki Mito. Its vast chakra could be a power source, regenerating over time.

Most importantly, it was free. Kyuubi belonged to Konoha.

To put it bluntly, Uzumaki Mito as Kyuubi's Jinchūriki was more a weapon than a person. She was Konoha's property, though few dared say it.

As Hokage, Uchiha Nan could exploit Uzumaki Mito's labor.

"You're insane."

"Kyuubi's chakra could power Konoha for at least half a year."

Senju Tobirama wanted to examine Uchiha Nan's brain. Why hadn't he thought of such a genius idea?

"That solves Konoha's power issue!"

"Tobirama, speed things up. Electric lights are a priority!"

"I want electric lights throughout Konoha!"

Uchiha Nan was excited. Electric lights were transformative.

At night, Konoha was dark, like a small town in the 1950s.

After dark, the streets emptied.

Konoha's future was as the ninja world's center, the most prosperous area. It couldn't stay this way.

"Why are you so eager for light?"

Senju Tobirama was curious about Uchiha Nan's answer, expecting something unconventional.

Hearing Senju Tobirama's question, Uchiha Nan turned serious.

"Electric lights have a revolutionary impact. Ninjas and villagers can work day and night, contributing more to Konoha."

Senju Tobirama suddenly wanted to hang Uchiha Nan from a street lamp.