I've never had a thought of something like this.. good thread.
Yeah. I agree with you guys.. Hashirama even Said that he's not gonna forgive anyone try to destroy the village, family, friends anyone for the village, for THE VILLAGE.
Hashirama: "I won't forgive those who tries to harm my village, even if they are my own child..."
Obvious outcome indicated if Sasuke had continued his path...
The feelings and power in Hashirama's words were so deep, that Sasuke had no choice but to change...