In the Pure Land, the First, Second, and Fourth Hokage watched in astonishment as a new figure appeared beside them. Above his head floated a massive green title that read: "Go Home and Get Your Brain Checked."
Hashirama Senju's eyes sparkled.Hashirama Senju:"How cool! I want one too!"
Tobirama Senju and Minato Namikaze twitched in horror.Thank goodness they had stopped Hashirama from choosing "A" earlier.If they hadn't, he'd be standing next to that green-titled guy all day, a terrifying shadow looming over the legacy of the Senju Clan.
Video Footage:
Ōnoki's awkward question left the air tense.The masked man stood calmly and addressed the Kage.
Masked Man:"Next time we meet, it will be on the battlefield."
A portal opened beneath his feet. In a flash, he vanished.The Five Kage stared at the empty space he left behind, then slowly turned to one another.
Hashirama Senju:"So... what do we do now?"
Ōnoki asked the others for their thoughts.Surprisingly, Gaara was the first to respond.
Gaara:"We must form a Ninja Allied Force."
Mifune, representing the Land of Iron, nodded in agreement.Mifune:"The world's first Allied Force is forming here and now."
Hashirama Senju:"Then who will lead this Allied Force? Even I and the other Kage were once slandered by Danzo."
Mifune silently drew his blade, then resheathed it.Mifune:"I believe Lord Darui is the best choice."
Hashirama turned toward Darui and Mei Terumi.Hashirama Senju:"Do the Fourth and Fifth Kage disagree?"
Mei Terumi:"I trust Lord Darui."
Darui:"Then I will take command of the Allied Forces."
He looked toward the elderly stone ninja.Darui:"Ōnoki, you've faced Madara before. Please share any useful intel."
Ōnoki:"Understood. I will."
System Notification:Video playback complete.New question incoming.
System:"Did the Raikage ever actually clash with Uchiha Madara?"
A. YesB. NoC. They clashed, but not fully
System:"Correct answer earns one Dust Release: World Removal Technique Trial Card (1 use).Wrong answer triggers an unknown penalty.You have 1 minute to respond."
Sunagakure fell silent.It was becoming clear that Gaara had indeed stood among the Kage.After the Fourth Kazekage's death, Gaara's return had changed him.No longer bloodthirsty, he sometimes even smiled. Things the old Gaara would never have done.
Could a father's love really have such a lasting effect?Could this boy truly become Kazekage?
Without Chiyo's intervention, Sunagakure would have collapsed long ago.Thankfully, Gaara had endured. As a living jinchūriki and weapon, he remained the ultimate deterrent.And that was how he had earned recognition as Kazekage.
Danzo Shimura:"My dear student, when did you ever clash with Madara?"
Hashirama Senju:"Um... Teacher, allow me to explain!"
Fourth Raikage Darui:"Wait, you never fought Madara?"
Mei Terumi:"Then what did that clip show?"
Tsunade:"I just want to know one thing. Am I dead, or was I kidnapped?"
System Notification:Danzo Shimura answered first.Question: Yes or No? Let's hear it!
Danzo Shimura:"That's obviously B. The truth is... Ōnoki was just showing off."
System:"Danzo's answer: BResult: IncorrectPenalty: Lose 5% chakra reserves"
Danzo Shimura:"Impossible!"
System:"Danzo tries again.Answer: AResult: IncorrectPenalty: Lose 10% chakra reserves"
Danzo Shimura:"I'll try again!"
System Notification:Hashirama Senju has successfully抢答.
Hashirama Senju:"I said it by mistake, believe me!"
The shinobi world was stunned.World Removal Technique was incredibly powerful.Danzo had tried three times. Surely he deserved the trial card!
But Hashirama had swooped in and stolen the win.
Danzo Shimura (crying):"I almost had it in my hands..."
Tobirama Senju:"You are an idiot. When faced with three long options and one short, you pick the short.When it's three short and one long, pick the long.Miss a single step and you're done. Fool!"
Hashirama Senju:"I've wanted to try World Removal for so long. Slicing technique unlocked at last!I choose C!"
Ōnoki (sputtering):"First Hokage! That's not just slicing...That's molecular disintegration!"
Hashirama Senju:"Oh, right! I remember now.It's the Removal Cutting Technique!"
Ōnoki:"It's glass-level molecular cutting!"
Itachi Uchiha (sighing):"I wasn't even worried.Use whatever name you want."
System:"Hashirama Senju's answer is C.Correct!Reward granted: Dust Release: World Removal Technique Trial Card ×1"
Tobirama covered his face in shame.Of course his older brother was only curious.He was the only shinobi capable of surpassing kekkei genkai.He didn't care about power he cared about the mechanism behind it.
Molecular-level cutting? Now that was impressive.
Tobirama Senju:"I'm more curious about what 'clashed but not fully' in option C meant."
Madara Uchiha:"Do you really need to ask?How much strength could we truly show when we weren't even trying?"
Hashirama Senju:"I guess it would've forced your Sharingan out, which is already impressive."
Mifune (rubbing his chin):"I suddenly recall a scene..."
System:"Now playing: 'Ōnoki's First Encounter with Uchiha Madara.'"
Mifune (groaning):"I knew it! Damn, Ōnoki, you just had to show off.Now I'm the one embarrassed!"
Everyone was confused.What had the Second Tsuchikage done back then?Did he really just flare up out of nowhere?
Mifune nearly cried.If his memory served right, the first time he met Madara...
To Be Continued...
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