Tobirama Senju closed his eyes, struggling to suppress the urge to strike.
Killing the monkey might release some of his anger at once, but that's not what he wanted, nor is it what anyone else wanted.
Paying back debts is a matter of course.
[And Tobirama Senju's problem.]
This also brought Hashirama Senju back to his senses.
Mei Terumi: "Actually... I think the Second Hokage was pretty tragic."
Kurotsuchi: "Of course! I feel like I've been driven crazy several times since the beginning."
Mabu-i: "Actually, it can't be entirely blamed on him."
Mabui: "The Second Hokage's contributions were undoubtedly enormous."
Samui: "The only flaw is that I wasn't calm enough in the final decision."
Yugito Nii: "I think the way we treat the Uchiha is alright. The Uchiha and Senju have been enemies for many years and understand each other."
Yugito Nii: "Furthermore, the Second Hokage believed that the Uchiha were an inherently evil clan, which actually makes sense."
Yukito Nii: "Of course, there's also more prejudice."
Uchiha Izuna: "I don't think it's a big deal. On the contrary, I shouldn't have said that to my older brother before I died."
Tobirama Senju: "..."
Tobirama Senju suddenly felt like crying, for some reason.
...
The large screen with its black border continues to display the image:
"I do not deny what Tsunade said before: that I wanted Sarutobi-sensei to die as a hero protecting Konoha."
"After all, the so-called Konoha Crush Plan is ultimately aimed at this."
Orochimaru shrugged, then gave a sinister smile.
"As for how Nawaki died... well, how should I put it?"
"It's actually not that hard to say."
"However, both of you should be prepared."
["Because the rope trees are only those that are out in the open, yet to be discovered; and those that are not out in the open are countless."]
"Speak!" Tobirama Senju's patience was wearing thin.
Orochimaru chuckled softly.
However, as he smiled, he noticed Hashirama Senju's expression darken slightly, and immediately stopped smiling.
The current Hashirama Senju is not the same Hashirama Senju as before.
The overwhelming pressure emanating from the god of ninjas is palpable.
[This even made Orochimaru tremble slightly.]
Although I know Hashirama Senju wasn't targeting me personally.
But...it truly exudes an overwhelming aura of dominance.
Of course, it can't compare to Naruto's fragrant and firm body~
At this moment, Hiruzen Sarutobi stared wide-eyed at Orochimaru.
Below, Danzo Shimura, also bound by Wood Release, had a grim expression.
The Konoha villagers, brainwashed by the Will of Fire, could only quietly await Orochimaru's explanation.
Orochimaru suddenly smiled.
She suddenly realized something.
With Naruto-kun around, why should I be afraid?
"Please, First Generation, unlock Sarutobi-sensei's ability to speak."
"I found what Sarutobi-sensei said during his death throes quite interesting."
Upon hearing this, Hashirama Senju's chest heaved several times.
He then nodded.
Tobirama Senju frowned.
"You only show superficial respect; you have no real sense of awe."
Otherwise, they wouldn't still be calling Hiruzen Sarutobi "Sarutobi-sensei" to this day.
Orochimaru simply smiled after hearing this.
[No further explanation provided.]
"Orochimaru!"
[Hashirama Senju's mind stirred.]
The restriction on Hiruzen Sarutobi's mouth was lifted.
[As soon as the restriction was lifted, Hiruzen Sarutobi roared impatiently.]
"Hehe, Sarutobi-sensei, I haven't even started yet, don't be so excited."
Hiruzen Sarutobi's face darkened.
"I don't know about these things."
However, Hiruzen Sarutobi soon found himself in a state of internal conflict between his left and right hemispheres.
[no way. ]
[Under this high-pressure condition.]
[Add to that the intense work schedule lately, and the endless flattery that undermines them.]
[It has already caused its already sluggish brain to deteriorate considerably.]
It's normal for people to say things like this, where the left and right hemispheres of their brains seem to be fighting each other.
Before Orochimaru even began to speak, it had already guessed what Orochimaru was going to say and hurriedly distanced itself from the situation.
["besides."]
"Tsunade, no matter what, you are still my disciple."
"She's also the granddaughter of Lord Hashirama and Lord Tobirama."
"If you want to become Hokage, I will naturally support you wholeheartedly, and I will even abdicate immediately."
"But some people don't want you to become Hokage... I will dedicate my days to Konoha..."
*Snap*
[Before the words were finished.]
[He got slapped across the face.]
Hiruzen Sarutobi paused, startled.
The others were also taken aback.
Everyone turned to look at the person who had slapped Hiruzen Sarutobi across the face.
"I'm sorry, Third Hokage, I couldn't control myself."
[Then Minato Namikaze's lips curled slightly, displaying his signature gentle smile.]
Hiruzen Sarutobi: "..."
[His old face twitched.]
"However, the Third Generation."
[Just as Hiruzen Sarutobi was pondering how to continue, struggling a bit more.]
Minato Namikaze then asked, "Are you planning to make Lady Tsunade the Hokage?"
"That doesn't seem right."
"Lady Tsunade would never listen to anyone."
"The Sarutobi clan can no longer remain hidden."
"The Uchiha clan could not possibly be wiped out."
"Of course, I don't know what you really think, but I do know that you should be aware of quite a few of the things Danzo has done, right?"
Hiruzen Sarutobi's expression changed slightly.
Orochimaru also chuckled strangely.
"That's right."
"First of all, let me clarify that all the experimental materials were provided by Danzo."
"I didn't actively collect any data; the experimental results were distributed to Danzo."
"However... it was interrupted after Sarutobi-sensei discovered it. Perhaps it was because of disagreements over the division of spoils; Danzo didn't share those experimental results."
"Sarutobi-sensei was afraid that it would actually succeed, so he came to stop it in advance. He always knew this, but he just didn't take any action."
Orochimaru's words made Hiruzen Sarutobi's expression even more unpleasant.
[In no time, her neck turned red.]
[Clearly, what was predicted was correct.]
Hashirama Senju frowned, vaguely sensing that Orochimaru's words contained a message he found difficult to accept.
[Meanwhile, Tobirama Senju, standing beside Hashirama Senju, paused for a moment.]
[Then, they quickly realized what Orochimaru meant by "experimental materials."]
[Considering what Tsunade just said, Nawaki was murdered.]
[Subconsciously, Tobirama Senju looked at his most beloved granddaughter.]
[This moment.]
Tobirama Senju understood the emotions in his granddaughter's eyes.
His face was deathly pale.
[Thump thump thump—]
[He took several steps back.]
Seeing this, Hashirama Senju's heart sank.
It seems his hunch was right.
"How...how could it be like this?"
["how so?!"]
[Tobirama Senju's eyes instantly turned bloodshot.]
He suddenly looked at Hiruzen Sarutobi.
[Hiruzen Sarutobi didn't dare raise his head; he lowered it immediately.]
["Heh...heh..."]
Tobirama Senju clenched his fist and slowly raised his arm.
But in the end, Tobirama Senju restrained himself.
[but...]
[puff--]
[Tobirama Senju's own hand pierced through his heart.]