In the end, although Senju Hashirama was still somewhat reluctant, Arthur forcefully made the final decision. All the hardliners, including Uchiha Madara, returned in triumph.
Seeing that Senju Hashirama was still in low spirits, Arthur sighed. "Teacher Hashirama, don't worry. You are already retired, and I won't force you onto the battlefield."
Senju Hashirama shook his head. "Although I don't support going to war at this time, as the First Hokage of the village, I won't run away from personal reasons when the village needs me."
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