Chapter 154 All You Need to Do is Speak
Despite the unfriendly stares from the crowd, Souji smiled and said:
"Everyone has misunderstood.
I did not insult the two Hokage. These two are not dressed up."
"These two are the First and Second Hokage themselves."
"..."
Danzo was slightly taken aback.
Even he was momentarily speechless upon hearing such an answer.
Only then did the Hokage speak in a deep voice:
"Souji, what are you thinking?"
Unlike his usual magnanimity, the Hokage's expression was quite serious at this moment, and there was also obvious anger in it.
Other matters can be discussed, but the Hokage will absolutely not tolerate anything that offends his teacher.
Souji did not answer, but simply moved aside and stood there.
"Second Generation Lord, thank you for your trouble."
"All right."
Hashirama and Tobirama both looked at the Hokage and his advisors with somewhat wistful expressions.
Feeling their gazes, he couldn't bring himself to ask any questions.
This familiar feeling...
this person is impersonating a teacher way too well!
Even the various expressions, mannerisms, and subtle gestures are exactly the same...
The Hokage and his advisors all shared this thought at that moment.
Hashirama was the first to speak:
"Long time no see, monkey."
The doorman then said:
"Monkey, Flame, Koharu, Torifu, Danzo… you're all getting old."
"you..."
Upon hearing the two speak, the Hokage and the others were all jolted!
Even their tone of voice is exactly the same
This is practically like the teacher has been resurrected...
However, after the initial shock, the Hokage's expression instantly turned furious, and he roared:
"Who are you! What is your purpose in impersonating two Hokage!?"
At this moment, the Hokage was truly enraged!
They look so similar!
It was precisely because they were so similar that even they thought they were exactly the same that the Hokage became even angrier.
Whatever the purpose, doing this is an offense to his teacher!
Compared to the Hokage's anger, Hashirama and Tobirama remained calm.
Tobirama glanced at the Hokage and his advisors, then suddenly shouted:
"monkey!"
"Ah! Yes!"
At Tobirama's shout, the Hokage trembled and reflexively responded.
The next moment he realized something was wrong, but Tobirama continued:
"Idiot! Can't you even tell if I'm real or fake?!"
"Ah, this..."
The Hokage was somewhat stunned and speechless for a moment.
The person in front of me really looks exactly like the teacher, but what's going on?
Surely the teacher couldn't have really come back to life, could he?
While there are indeed forbidden techniques in medical ninjutsu that can sacrifice one person's life to revive another, those techniques are limited to those who have just died.
The teacher has been dead for so many years! How could he possibly be resurrected
That's outrageous!
At this moment, the Hokage's mind was in complete chaos.
"You...who exactly are you...
"It is me, there's no doubt about it!"
Tobirama didn't say much and went straight to the point.
"Mochizuki Souji used a secret technique to summon my brother's and my souls from the underworld to the human world.
Now we are both attached to puppets."
"You're not impersonating anyone, and you're not being controlled, understand.
Stop being paranoid!"
"this..."
Such a bizarre thing was something even the Hokage couldn't immediately comprehend.
Tobirama then looked at the advisors.
"Yan, Koharu, Torifu, Danzo, what about you guys?"
"This...this is really..."
The consultants, who are usually calm and collected, were now flustered and at a loss.
Not to mention the other people in the meeting room, who were completely dumbfounded by the situation.
Finally, the Hokage was the first to regain his senses and hesitantly spoke:
"You...no, you're really a teacher?"
Do I look fake?
Tobirama said coldly:
"I used to tell you all the time that there are all sorts of amazing techniques in the ninja world.
You should stay calm no matter how strange things are and not make a fuss.
Don't you remember?"
"You did say that before, but…"
Even the renowned Third Hokage, who was famous throughout the ninja world, would naturally lower his head slightly and speak softly when facing his teacher.
"This is simply unbelievable..."
Still don't believe me?
"No, that's not it..."
The Hokage rubbed his forehead, looking troubled as he exchanged glances with his old comrades.
The others were still in shock, but in their hearts they were already inclined to believe that the person in front of them was indeed the teacher.
"Then... if you really are a teacher, then why did you return to Konoha..."
"Well, my brother and I came here specifically to support Mochizuki Souji in becoming the next Hokage."
"What?"
Tobirama's frank answer was another bombshell for everyone.
Seeing this, the Souji spoke up:
"That's right.
I know that the Hokage is currently considering the next Hokage, and I intend to become the Hokage.
So I used a secret technique to go to the Underworld and ask the First and Second Hokage to support me."
"You all surely still harbor strong doubts about the two Hokage, but that's alright.
There's still some time before Jiraiya and Minato return, so you can slowly get to know the two Hokage and judge their authenticity."
Mitokado Homura glared at Souji with an unfriendly look and said in a deep voice:
"Souji, you actually have such ambitions..."
"inflammation!"
Tobirama interrupted him.
"My brother and I both agree with him.
By denying Mochizuki Souji, you are also denying us!"
"This... teacher, but..."
Faced with Tobirama's gaze, both the Hokage and Mitomon were momentarily stunned and naturally lowered their heads.
Even Danzo wouldn't dare to step forward at this moment.
Seeing this, Souji couldn't help but chuckle.
Goodness, I wasn't bragging before.
He really only needed to open his mouth and say a few words to let the Hokage and several advisors know that he was the real Second Hokage.
After all, Tobirama was a cold and stern man.
It's not surprising that his accumulated power had caused several students to develop psychological trauma.
"Alright, since no one can reach a conclusion on the matter of the two Hokage in a short time, why don't we set it aside for now and continue with the original meeting?"
Hashirama echoed this sentiment:
"That's right, we can talk about our business later.
Let's get down to business first."
"..."
With a very complicated expression, the Hokage first looked at Hashirama, Tobirama, and Souji.
After a long pause, he took a deep breath and nodded, saying:
"Alright, First Hokage, Second Hokage...
Well, if you are indeed the real people, then please forgive my rudeness.
For now, we still have reservations about your authenticity.
Before we are completely certain and draw a conclusion, we cannot treat you as the former Hokage."
"But participating in the meeting is still possible, right?"
Hashirama asked.
"Well... this meeting isn't confidential at all, so you two are welcome to participate."
The Hokage coughed lightly and said seriously:
"We are discussing the matter concerning the Daimyo of the Land of Fire's request to punish Mochizuki Souji."
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