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Three days had passed since Kitahara Hitoshi split Black Zetsu.
At this time, the third step of the Chūnin Exam had been completed step by step by all participants.
The third test was designed to showcase each individual's strength to others.
In other words, it was point-to-point combat competition.
The structure of Konoha's Chūnin Exam was relatively comprehensive, requiring evaluation through a written test, a practical test, and then a combat performance assessment.
The framework was solid and well-planned.
However, due to the Third Hokage's desire to capture Orochimaru, the initial written test had become more of a formality.
An excuse had to be fabricated.
Kitahara Hitoshi devised the rationale that the purpose of the test was to examine independent thinking and information-gathering capabilities expected of a qualified Chūnin.
Thus, the majority of test takers remained unaware that the first exam had essentially been a ruse.
Instead, they felt a sense of enlightenment and relief, glad they had gotten through it without issue.
From beginning to end, this round of the Chūnin Exams still received high praise from both the major and minor villages.
This led Kitahara Hitoshi into quiet contemplation.
He couldn't shake the feeling that ever since deceiving Black Zetsu, he had gotten increasingly adept at fooling others.
Was this the so-called influence of keeping close to ink and becoming stained black?
"What's wrong?"
"You've been staring at the village beauty next door for a while. Is she really that beautiful?"
"Why don't you ever look at me?"
A girl's voice came from beside him.
It wasn't a sweet or bashful voice, but one tinged with jealousy.
Kitahara Hitoshi realized his right hand was being tightly held.
This had been the situation for the past three minutes. If not for her comforting presence, he might have instinctively pulled his hand away.
Candidates who passed the Chūnin Exam were called up one by one to receive their Chūnin forehead protectors in full view of everyone.
It was both an affirmation of their abilities and a mark of honor.
The distributor was the Third Hokage. But despite the fact that most of the newly promoted Chūnin came from Konoha, Sarutobi Hiruzen still bore a grave expression, much like an instructor in mourning.
However, as he handed out the forehead protectors, he managed a strained smile, trying not to dampen the atmosphere.
A total of 198 candidates had participated in the Chūnin Exam this time.
Only 30 passed.
That was a 15 percent acceptance rate, highlighting that becoming a Chūnin was no easy feat, yet not impossible either.
It still conveyed a strong sense of positive growth.
If only one or two were promoted, it would defeat the purpose. The difficulty would skyrocket, and the significance of the title would be lost. Too tight a standard would only push Genin into unhealthy competition.
Kitahara Hitoshi scratched his head as he snapped out of his thoughts.
As Hinata mentioned, in the lounge, the girl sitting nearby—Muraka—blushed.
Because when Kitahara Hitoshi was lost in thought earlier, his gaze had fallen on her.
At first, she thought there was something wrong with her outfit and felt a little embarrassed. But after hearing Hinata's words, she felt a bit relieved.
Soon, however, she shook her head.
Temari didn't say anything.
In fact, she wasn't even thinking about herself at all.
Because the current state of Sunagakure was dire.
They had originally joined hands with Orochimaru and the Sound Village in a plot to destroy Konoha.
But their "teammate" Orochimaru not only failed several times but also dragged the Sound Village down with him.
Orochimaru's so-called elite four had all been captured.
And Orochimaru himself had escaped.
Even worse, Temari and the others discovered that their Fourth Kazekage had been assassinated by Orochimaru, who then impersonated the Kazekage.
So, Sunagakure had been thoroughly played by Orochimaru.
While it was convenient to blame Konoha's invasion on Orochimaru, the death of their Kazekage created a new crisis.
For Sunagakure, the disappearance of a Kazekage was a nightmare.
The Third Great Ninja War had broken out in part because the Third Kazekage had vanished, which led to other villages invading during the turmoil.
And now, history was repeating itself.
But this time, there was no need to worry about resistance. Konoha had decided to take over Sunagakure directly.
And they had no say in the matter.
Once Temari and her people returned, Sunagakure would be reclassified as a branch village under Konoha's jurisdiction.
What kind of logic was that?
Just a few decades ago, Sunagakure had been a major player in the ninja wars.
And now it was being taken over so easily?
That was unacceptable to the people of Sunagakure.
But the situation was extremely delicate.
Tsuchikage Onoki of Iwagakure and Mizukage Terumi Mei of Kirigakure were both in Konoha, and the three great ninja villages had signed a mutual alliance agreement to advance or retreat together.
In other words, if Sunagakure refused to comply, it would be surrounded by three major ninja villages.
Fight?
Not only were their forces already detained, but the village lacked sufficient war funds and top-tier Jonin strength.
Relying on Kumogakure, the final of the five great ninja villages, to intervene would be a desperate and unrealistic move. If they did that, could they still call themselves Sunagakure?
So for Temari and her comrades, the political survival of the village far outweighed any personal feelings.
In the face of national crisis, individual emotions were insignificant.
While she was deep in thought, a sudden popping sound interrupted her.
It turned out that Hinata's name had been called, and she had gone to receive her forehead protector from the Third Hokage. But just as she stepped out of the lounge, she abruptly turned around.
Temari watched in confusion as Hinata returned to Kitahara Hitoshi's side.
Then, with a clear pop, she planted a kiss on Kitahara Hitoshi's cheek.
Temari blinked in stunned silence.
But when he looked again, he found that Hinata had already passed by her and glanced—captivated by her presence.
It seemed like… she was showing off.
Showing off?
Temari stayed silent.
But at that moment, Hinata had already walked out of the lounge and stepped onto the stage of the third exam.
There, the Third Hokage awaited with the Chūnin forehead protector in hand, prepared to distribute it to the candidates, while his son Asuma took on the role of announcer to complement the ceremonial atmosphere.
"Congratulations to Nara Shikamaru for becoming a Chūnin."
The last person to pass the test was indeed Nara Shikamaru.
This aligned with the original timeline.
The Shikamaru of this world mirrored the original in nearly every way, so becoming a Chūnin was a natural outcome.
Shikamaru was a man who disliked effort, yet when it mattered most, he was someone deeply dependable.
A personality that quite appealed to Kitahara Hitoshi.
But then—
"Next…"
"Congratulations, Hyūga Hinata."
"In this Chūnin exam, your composure, broad knowledge, and perseverance have led you to this achievement."
Asuma began reading the certificate of promotion.
On the other hand, the Third Hokage Sarutobi Hiruzen wore the kind, grandfatherly smile he was known for, presenting the Chūnin forehead protector.
In the audience stands sat the white-eyed clan.
Numerous members of the Hyūga clan, both from the main and branch families, had come to witness the occasion.
After all, this was a ceremony celebrating the next clan head rising to the Chūnin rank, and paying respects was the proper form.
The Hyūga clan was not lacking in Jōnin, and they boasted a strong number of Chūnin as well.
Unlike the Uchiha, who risked blindness from birth with their eyes, the Hyūga were ahead of most civilian-born shinobi right from the start.
Following the annihilation of the Uchiha clan, they immediately became the largest among the active Chūnin and Jōnin in Konoha.
Hiashi often stated with pride that the Hyūga clan was the strongest in Konoha.
Though unknown to many, the Hyūga clan was also called the weakest by some, because they had never seen a true Byakugan awakened to its highest potential.
"Hanabi, look—that's your sister." Hiashi sat in the third row of the spectator stands, speaking gently to his second daughter, Hyūga Hanabi.
"She's very talented, and she's grown incredibly fast."
"She even shows signs of an atavistic trait."
"Your goal in the future is to protect your sister," Hiashi said firmly. "I want you to remember that."
"Sister…" Hanabi stared blankly at her older sibling.
To her, this sister had changed a lot three years ago, as though she had become two people.
Strong and weak.
She had always known the weaker version—gentle and shy, but always kind.
Now, there was also the strong version—firm and confident, yet still gentle at heart.
She often walked past her sister's room, catching glimpses of pictures of Kitahara Hitoshi plastered on the walls, or pillows sewn with his image.
Her sister would sit there alone, smiling like a fool, which made Hanabi worry just a little.
But no matter which version she encountered, Hinata was always her sister.
She loved Hanabi, and Hanabi loved her back.
Hanabi watched with joy shining in her eyes as her sister received recognition.
When Black Hinata removed her Genin forehead protector and received the Chūnin one, she applauded without hesitation.
Even if Hinata was from the branch house and wore the Caged Bird seal, Hanabi had no complaints.
Because to her, being able to protect her sister was already enough.
If her sister ever chose not to inherit the clan and decided to run away, Hanabi would gladly stay behind for her.
The Third Hokage handed the forehead protector to Black Hinata, who tied it confidently around her neck.
There were no restrictions in any ninja village about how one should wear their forehead protector.
The truth was, all forehead protectors were the same—Genin, Chūnin, or Jōnin.
But the ceremony still held meaning.
The current method of distributing the forehead protector directly from the Hokage was a new tradition in Konoha—an adjustment made by Kitahara Hitoshi under the commission of the Second Hokage.
Since Konoha aimed to draw more foreign shinobi to participate in future Chūnin Exams, it was only natural to make the event more public and ceremonial.
These public evaluations and promotions to Chūnin were all part of his design.
Yet hearing these statements—like lines from a middle school graduation—Kitahara Hitoshi could only sigh. The writing level of Konoha's Jōnin was truly lacking.
After all, those speeches were written by the Jōnin themselves.
And they came out sounding like this.
"Congratulations on passing as a Chūnin."
"I am proud of you for becoming a member of the Chūnin family of Konoha."
Asuma announced, while Black Hinata gave a small wave.
If it had been the original Hinata, she would have instinctively blushed and shrunk under the eyes of so many onlookers.
But this was Black Hinata.
Decisive, direct, and bold. Not even the slightest stage fright.
Unfortunate, in a way.
She stepped forward far too quickly.
Kitahara Hitoshi speculated that perhaps the original Hinata, fearing her nervousness before so many people, had consciously let the strong version take over earlier than usual.
But that wasn't necessarily a good thing.
If Hinata relied on her other self too much, the original's presence might begin to fade.
To the sound of applause, Black Hinata calmly returned.
But once she was off the stage, she sprinted straight to Kitahara Hitoshi.
"I did a good job just now," she said confidently.
"Hmm."
Kitahara Hitoshi nodded in approval.
And so, he walked out with Hinata, who had just been announced and confirmed as a Chūnin, preparing to leave the venue.
On their way, they passed the village flower next door—whose name had yet to be called.
Temari remained silent.
But the moment Kitahara Hitoshi and Black Hinata vanished from sight, Temari couldn't contain herself.
"I really feel like I was just treated like some love rival by that Hyūga Hinata girl."
"And she provoked me."
"She walked right past me and slapped me with attitude. Twice."
"It's so annoying."
"Didn't you already lose to her in the third exam…" said Gaara.
Temari didn't respond.
Kankuro spoke up instead. "Temari, don't overthink it."
"First of all, we're from the Sand Village. Our village's status is uncertain right now."
"And Hyūga Hinata—she's the next head of the Hyūga clan."
"Don't provoke her."
"It's not wise to start any grudges. For the sake of the village, you should hold back."
Temari took a breath.
Fine. I'll remember this grudge then."
"I hate being targeted like that."
"Honestly, I didn't care much for Kitahara Hitoshi at first, but now I want to see the look on his face when he realizes Hinata took him."
"Just thinking about it gets me fired up."
"I am the village flower, after all," Temari said with a hint of smugness.
Kankuro, listening, silently begged Temari not to jinx herself.
From everything he'd read in the QR Heaven scrolls, people who said things like that usually ended up miserable.
The worst kind of jinx.
Although his family relationships were complicated, Kankuro still didn't want to see Temari crash and burn so easily.
"By the way, Kankuro, you didn't even take the exam. Why are you still here?" Gaara asked from the corner, suddenly speaking.
Kankuro froze. "Is that really how you talk to your older brother?"
"What are you saying?" Gaara looked back at him, his tone flat but not cold.
Kankuro immediately replied, "Nothing."
His confidence instantly deflated.
He was still afraid of Gaara.
Even though they were all children of the Fourth Kazekage Rasa, after Uncle Yashamaru's death, Gaara became bloodthirsty.
Kankuro had nearly died at his hands three times already.
The third Chūnin Exam had just ended, but Gaara's state seemed a little… off.
Or rather, even more unhinged than before.
Because Gaara had actually apologized to him.
Kankuro wasn't sure whether it was a punishment game or whether Gaara would kill him if he didn't play along.
In the past, Gaara had still listened to their father.
But now their father was dead.
So who would Gaara listen to now?
Kankuro dared not ask.
All he knew was that Sand Village's invasion plan had failed, the mission collapsed, and although they were released, their Jōnin instructor Baki remained imprisoned.
They had only been allowed to leave because Konoha requested it—to return to Sand Village and deliver the news that Konoha intended to annex their land.
This was no honorable mission.
In fact, it was a betrayal of their ancestors.
"Next… Temari."
Asuma's voice rang out again.
Temari stepped forward.
The final list of Chūnin exam passers was as follows:
Kitahara Hitoshi, Uchiha Sasuke, Uzumaki Naruto.
Hyuga Hinata.
Hyuga Neji, Lee every day. Rock Lee.
Nara Shikamaru. Akimichi Choji. Aburame Shino.
Temari, Kankuro.
Ayanokoji Qinglong, Oreki Houtarou, Yukinoshita Yukino.
Passerby Passerby Passerby x15
Children and grandchildren chat group
Big Pillar Hanhan: Well, this Chunin Exam is over.
Big Pillar Hanhan: I haven't seen the real Chunin Exam before, but Tobirama, the Chunin Exam you created is pretty good.
Senju Tobirama: I told you earlier. The rules of the Chunin Exam and its scale were laid out. In fact, it's possible to use it to strengthen the village.
Senju Tobirama: Check out Kitahara Hitoshi's operation.
Senju Tobirama: Although I went easy this time, it still had an effect.
Senju Tobirama: It stimulated the enthusiasm of the Genin, and it was well received. If held a few more times, all the shinobi villages would acknowledge Konoha's Chunin Exam as the standard.
Senju Tobirama: But… I'm not in a good mood right now.
Big Pillar Hanhan: Uh… is it because of the Third Generation and the others?
Senju Tobirama:
Senju Tobirama: Hmm.
Senju Tobirama: I'm disappointed.
Senju Tobirama: Over the past three days, I had them write down every decision they made over the years, including their actions during the two ninja wars.
Senju Tobirama: And now… I'm speechless.
Big Pillar Hanhan:
Big Pillar Hanhan: Is Konoha really about to collapse?
Hashirama looked at his younger brother's dejected spirit and asked with concern.
Senju Tobirama:
Senju Tobirama: I can't finish talking in the group, so I'll just let you all see it.
With Tobirama's voice, everyone realized the live broadcast from the smaller group had already started.
Tobirama had gone ahead and brought Kitahara Hitoshi to the Hokage office building.
"I can't write anymore…"
"Didn't the Second Hokage say Orochimaru unlocked Impure World Reincarnation, so he couldn't last long?"
"But it's been three days…"
Walking toward the Hokage office building, a voice could be heard from inside.
Tobirama, entering with Kitahara Hitoshi, stood at the door when he heard the voices, then suddenly slammed it open.
"…"
"Are you expecting me to disappear sooner?" Tobirama's voice cut through the air.
Utatane Koharu, who had just been speaking, instantly went silent.
Mitokado Homura pushed up his glasses, sweat forming on his forehead.
Perhaps unable to bear the sight of a group of elderly former comrades repenting in front of him, Tobirama had reverted Danzo, Koharu, and Homura to their youthful forms when they returned to this office. A form with no sympathy to be had.
Tobirama, who always saw himself as a cold and rational decision-maker, feared he would soften if confronted by the pitiful appearance of these elderly figures.
So he made sure to face them in their most ruthless state.
"…"
"No…"
Utatane Koharu quickly shut her mouth.
Kitahara Hitoshi's gaze swept the table. Besides the Will of Fire, passed down through the Konoha lineage, the Hokage office looked retro, like it had during the First Hokage's time.
Even the chair might once have been sat on by Konoha's first traitor, Uchiha Madara.
But the layout wasn't what mattered.
What did were the three large stacks on the table and the scattered papers covering the floor.
Each page detailed events and decisions.
Clearly, it was the Second Hokage's idea to have Konoha's former leadership, the so-called F4, write out everything they had done since his death. All of it.
"…"
A voice came from outside the door. It was Sarutobi Hiruzen, the Third Hokage.
But his voice now sounded young.
When he pushed the door open, like Danzo and the others, he had also reverted to his youthful, robust appearance.
Kakashi: Is this what Danzo and the Third looked like in their youth?
Namikaze Minato: I've never seen them when they were young.
Fifth Mizukage Terumi Mei: I didn't expect Danzo to have such a terrible reputation, yet he turned out to be a good-looking man.
Kurama: Ha
The Nine Tails snorted disdainfully.
What was all this?
As Konoha's prisoner through three generations—no, four—Kurama had even known what Uzumaki Mito looked like in her youth.
"As Second Hokage, I've always upheld my brother's philosophy."
Tobirama looked at his disciples, familiar yet foreign.
"I wanted to cultivate you, to entrust Konoha to you."
"And yet, Konoha went from first to nearly last. I'm really disappointed in you."
"And now…"
"You can write down so many failures…"
"I'm disappointed."
"Or perhaps, I'm the failure," Tobirama said.
"And now," he looked at Kitahara Hitoshi, "how do you think these issues should be dealt with?"
"They all share responsibility for the Uchiha clan's annihilation." Tobirama sighed.
"And so…" he said, "if it were you, I'd give you three days to go through all of this."
Tobirama knew about Kitahara Hitoshi's Rinnegan illusion space—time spent training or studying in it passed instantly in the real world.
No matter how much material, Kitahara Hitoshi could handle it.
"My Impure World Reincarnation won't last much longer," Tobirama said.
"…" Kitahara Hitoshi remained silent.
In other words, Tobirama summoned him just to rob him of his happy time?
He had just helped Tobirama enjoy his final moments.
These Hokage… always asking for more.
"You don't need to look through everything," Kitahara Hitoshi said.
"Cut the knot quickly," Kitahara Hitoshi said. "Pick out the main events and publish them."
"…"
"Choose a scapegoat. Conduct a public execution."
"That way, the villagers will be satisfied. The grieving will also feel closure."
"Then peace will return to their hearts."
Children and grandchildren chat group
Senju Tobirama:
Big Pillar Hanhan: What's the matter, Tobirama?
Big Pillar Hanhan: Isn't Kitahara Hitoshi's response reasonable?
Big Pillar Hanhan: It's unrealistic to go through so much data one by one… Some of them are just too old and beyond punishment.
Big Pillar Hanhan: Some people involved may already be two generations down.
Senju Tobirama:
Senju Tobirama: Brother, I'm not rejecting his plan.
Senju Tobirama: I'm just speechless.
Senju Tobirama: Because he always seems to be finding ways to slack off.
Senju Tobirama: But it's effective.
Senju Tobirama: I'm starting to worry now.
Big Pillar Hanhan: What are you worried about?
Senju Tobirama: If we name this guy the next Hokage, I fear he'll find it too troublesome and dodge the responsibility.
The big pillar looked confused.
Namikaze Minato said, "Isn't there Kakashi?"
Senju Tobirama shook his head. "No."
"I'm worried about something very important right now," Tobirama added.
Big Pillar Hanhan asked, "What?"
Tobirama replied seriously, "I'm worried that Kakashi can't satisfy him."
The Fifth Mizukage, Terumi Mei, frowned. "Second Generation, please don't say these strange things."
Tobirama responded sternly, "Don't call me Second Mizukage while you're in a mess."
"I'm Hokage. Hokage," Tobirama emphasized.
Kakashi muttered, "…I think I'm starting to understand a bit what Second Generation is thinking."
Namikaze Minato asked, "How do you mean?"
Minato reflected deeply. Kitahara Hitoshi's solution was quite right. Having been the Fourth Hokage, he knew how burdensome the role was. If Hokage duties could be streamlined, it would be for the best.
Dealing with so many materials, as listed under the Third Hokage's administration, would be exhausting. Even someone like him who mastered the Flying Thunder God Technique would be bogged down.
But Kitahara Hitoshi's solution—according to Minato's understanding—would definitely bring Naruto to the spotlight.
That was what Minato cared about most.
As long as Naruto received proper and fair evaluation, he would be content.
Just earlier, Naruto—called Mingbao by the system—had been moved to tears when he was awarded the Chūnin rank. His hard work had finally been acknowledged.
But he held back those tears.
Because there were people applauding for him.
Minato finally understood more clearly how unpopular Naruto had been in the village, all because he was the Nine Tails Jinchūriki.
When Sasuke was promoted to Chūnin, people simply praised him as a genius.
But for Naruto, they either remained silent or changed the topic.
Naruto had never been treated with proper fairness.
This realization made Minato fall silent. He felt like he had saved a village that didn't deserve it.
Now all he could hope for was that Kitahara Hitoshi would give Naruto the fairness he deserved. That alone would be enough.
Senju Tobirama added, "How should I put it? I think Kitahara Hitoshi is..."
He paused. "He doesn't like to work."
Big Zhuzi Hanhan nodded. "Isn't that normal?"
Tobirama shook his head. "No, it's different from you, brother. You get lazy and I catch you all the time."
"Kitahara Hitoshi avoids trouble on purpose. He deliberately evades it."
Big Zhuzi Hanhan asked, "So what are you trying to say, Tobirama?"
One Tail Shukaku interjected, "Does this have anything to do with us tailed beasts?"
Tobirama responded, "No, it has nothing to do with the tailed beasts."
Shukaku sighed. "That's good then."
Ever since he was beaten and dragged into Konoha, Shukaku had become much more obedient.
He used to say things like 'I can't beat you, but I won't accept it.' Now he didn't even talk back. He'd become tight-lipped—golden silence.
Tobirama noticed this change, but couldn't draw out any information.
Still, as long as the tailed beasts didn't cause trouble, he was content.
In the past, his older brother separated the tailed beasts, which lowered Tobirama's expectations.
Big Pillar Hanhan cleared his throat. "Anyway, back to the topic—Tobirama, isn't Kitahara Hitoshi's approach okay?"
Big Zhuzi Hanhan followed up. "What are you still worried about?"
Tobirama admitted, "I'm worried exactly because he's doing so well."
"My stupid disciples have done many stupid things, but according to Kitahara Hitoshi, if every few years one person gets blamed, Konoha wouldn't suffer as much."
"Take the Uchiha, for instance. Things wouldn't have led to genocide."
"The biggest issue was that the Uchiha felt unfairly treated, so they considered rebellion."
"But if we had followed Kitahara Hitoshi's methods, appeasing the situation every few years..."
"The Uchiha clan wouldn't have turned out this way. I'm sure of it."
"Because… the Uchiha are a silly, naive clan."
Tobirama's record echoed loudly. "Senju Tobirama, get out here! I can't pretend I didn't hear what you just said."
"You bastard. You really treat us Uchiha like tools."
Tobirama shrugged. "I meant that your clan is very docile."
Tobirama's record protested. "I heard 'silly white sweet' just now."
Tobirama gave a half-smile. "Well, it's the same. As superiors, we always needed to account for the Uchiha. That's why Sarutobi and the others were wrong."
"And now, here's the issue…"
"I'm afraid Kakashi won't be able to satisfy Kitahara Hitoshi."
"Because his attitude makes it clear—Kakashi alone can't shoulder all of it."
"He might even reject my nomination."
Tobirama's expression darkened. "So I suspect that if we want him to agree to rebuild Konoha, Kakashi's effort alone won't be enough."
Big Pillar Hanhan blinked. "Huh?"
Minato echoed. "Huh?"
Terumi Mei nodded. "Exactly."
Onoki squinted. "Mizukage, what are you thinking?"
Terumi Mei explained, "I think I understand why Kirigakure was rejected."
Onoki asked, "Why?"
She replied, "It's exactly what Second Hokage said."
"I invited Kitahara Hitoshi to Kirigakure. Honestly, we're not as strong as Konoha right now."
"But from Kitahara's perspective, both are headaches."
"The difference is—Kirigakure can't produce hardworking Mizukage."
"But Konoha produces capable Hokage after Hokage."
"And because of Impure World Reincarnation, even if he takes over, he can bring out all the Hokage from past generations to work."
"But Kirigakure can't. We only have me and the Second Mizukage."
"Compared to Konoha, Kirigakure has no advantage."
"I lost Kirigakure because we don't have a good Mizukage."
Big Pillar Hanhan finally reacted.
Tobirama's concern was clear. If he wanted to nominate Kitahara Hitoshi as the next Hokage and entrust him with reviving Konoha—
Then one Kakashi wouldn't be enough.
He needed more.
More as in…
Wait…
Did this mean all past Hokage would have to work again?
Including him?
Because Kitahara Hitoshi didn't trust Danzo, Koharu, Homura, or Sarutobi's old clique.
He wanted a new F4.
First Hokage, Second Hokage, Third Hokage, Fourth Hokage.
The original Hokage group working together again, under Hitoshi.
No wonder Tobirama paused multiple times, nearly losing his train of thought.
The very idea was… insane.
[Beep!]
[Congratulations to Terumi Mei on earning the new title – Caring Big Sister Terumi Mei.]
Terumi Mei blinked. "?"
Then she grinned. "Hahaha, this title… Looks like I was right."
"I really do know him best."
Tobirama nodded. "Even the system agrees, seems I was right."
Minato smiled faintly. "That's fine, isn't it?"
Tobirama sighed. "I know. I asked Sarutobi and the others to draw lots. One of them took the blame."
"And then… I taught him Impure World Reincarnation."
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