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In the small group, Tobirama's emotions exploded.
Izuna, who normally loved to argue with him, also went quiet. Everyone understood that Tobirama's current state… was dangerous.
Third Tsuchikage Onoki: …
Mizukage Terumi Mei: …
The two non-Konoha members continued to maintain a transparent presence, choosing not to intervene.
Hashirama Senju: …
As the First Hokage, Hashirama didn't know what to say.
Or rather…
Tobirama's current state deeply worried him.
After all, judging from the facts revealed by Kakashi, many of Tobirama's ideals had become flawed when implemented. What was once a dream of unity between the Uchiha and Senju had instead turned into tragedy.
He had hoped for a harmonious integration of both clans into a unified Konoha.
But the Uchiha were gone.
Madara was gone.
The Senju clan had assimilated into the village—ostensibly for unity, to build a Konoha unaffected by clan rivalries.
But now…
Looking at the present, the Senju clan had all but vanished, and that vision had yielded no long-term success.
So… the Senju were gone.
The younger generation? Tobirama alone had to face the First Ninja World War, having failed to properly manage the formation of the Five Great Nations.
Tobirama had chosen to believe in others. The choice to place trust in Sarutobi… was a failure.
Not only did the next generation not flourish, but after being educated in the ninja academy, they turned to bones—sacrificed too early.
Back in Tobirama's time, Konoha's population was around 7,800. Under his leadership, it grew beyond 10,000.
But now, it barely reached 12,000, with fewer than 3,000 active shinobi.
Hashirama was lost in deep thought.
At that moment—
Hashirama: Could it be that Madara's approach… wasn't entirely wrong?
Tobirama: …
Though Izuna wanted to question why Hashirama brought up his brother's past actions now, Tobirama's current state wasn't fit for casual discussion.
Hashirama: …
Hashirama: Tobirama.
Hashirama: Just now, you persuaded Minato to calm down.
Hashirama: Now let me advise you—calm down.
Hashirama: There's something all of us have forgotten.
Hashirama: We are Hokage of the past.
Hashirama: Each of us fulfilled our role as Hokage.
Hashirama: So hold your head high. Don't be overwhelmed by regret.
Hashirama: If we can appear here now, there must be a reason.
Hashirama: Then…
Hashirama: As former Hokage, what we can do now is interfere when possible—or set things right.
Hashirama: Tobirama, you're angry. But venting here won't change anything.
Minato: …
Tobirama: …
Tobirama: …
He might seem foolish sometimes, but Hashirama's clarity and tolerance were always real.
Tobirama: Big brother, do you mean… there's still a chance to fix things?
Hashirama: Why not?
Hashirama: If there were no chance, why would we even be in this group chat?
Hashirama: Why can we observe the current state of Konoha through Kitahara Hitoshi and Kakashi's eyes?
Hashirama: As Hokage, I know I made many mistakes in the past.
Hashirama: But I still want Konoha to endure.
Tobirama: …
Tobirama: I understand.
Tobirama: If there's a chance… I'll make up for my wrong decisions.
Tobirama: …
Tobirama: Kakashi, bring the Book of Seals to Kitahara Hitoshi.
Kakashi: What…?
Kakashi: What…?
Kakashi was stunned.
Everyone else was also dumbfounded.
Tobirama: Entrust him with a task.
Tobirama: He can freely study the contents of the Book of Seals, but there's one jutsu he must learn.
Kakashi: Uh…
Minato: Kakashi, follow the Second Hokage's orders.
Kakashi: Uh… well then, Second Hokage, please continue your instructions.
Tobirama: Let Kitahara Hitoshi learn the Forbidden Jutsu—Impure World Reincarnation.
Kakashi: Impure World Reincarnation? Second Hokage, do you mean…?
Tobirama: Yes. Let Kitahara Hitoshi resurrect me using the technique.
Tobirama: Then Kakashi, go to the rear mountain graveyard and dig up my remains. Don't worry about violating ancestor respect—I forgive you.
Kakashi: …
Tobirama: What? Kakashi, why are you hesitating? I'm not offended by being disturbed. What's your problem?
Kakashi's Friend: Huh?
Kakashi's Friend: Second Hokage, don't you know?
Kakashi's Friend: Your body—and the First's—was stolen long ago.
Minato: …
Tobirama: …
Hashirama: …
Tobirama: …
Tobirama: Damn it, Sarutobi!
Hashirama: …
Well.
Hashirama felt he'd finally persuaded Tobirama to calm down. He had given Sarutobi a chance… but Sarutobi couldn't live up to it.
—
Outside the group chat.
Kitahara Hitoshi arrived at Naruto's house.
Perhaps disappointed by something he hadn't found or confirmed, Hitoshi walked into Naruto's room only to notice something odd—the weight on his shoulders had lightened.
His ninja tool pouch was gone.
However, turning slightly, he saw that the pouch had returned to the windowsill.
All was well.
Kitahara Hitoshi entered Naruto's cabin.
Naruto's place was small, just a one-room apartment.
But still…
"Alright…"
"Let me make an announcement."
Naruto spoke. "I got some news from Iruka-sensei."
"Konoha is about to hold the Chūnin Exams."
"Passing the Chūnin Exam will officially make you a true shinobi of Konoha," Naruto said.
Oh.
Well, that wasn't all that surprising.
Wait.
If you become a Chūnin, that means a promotion… and you won't have to take on those awful Genin missions?
Genin assignments were the worst—catching cats, helping farmers, hauling garbage…
But as your rank rises, the mission grade improves too.
And so do the rewards.
Even though he wasn't exactly short on money now, it wouldn't hurt to experience life as a Chūnin.
"If that's the case…"
"Then I recommend taking the exam," Kitahara Hitoshi said.
But the moment those words left his mouth, he noticed Naruto and Sasuke instantly turn to stare at him.
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