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Chapter 1000: You Wouldn't Happen to be Tsunade's Son, Would You?
Chapter 1000: You Wouldn't Happen to be Tsunade's Son, Would You?
"Yecheng, I've always believed you to be the most suitable candidate for the Hokage position, but regarding this matter... sigh..."
Upon hearing Yecheng's scathing criticism of himself and Tuan Cang's group, the Third Hokage surprisingly didn't get angry. Instead, he heaved a deep sigh after glancing at Yecheng.
The Third Hokage was well aware of his own shortcomings during his tenure. Compared to his younger days, he had become indecisive, timid, and prone to avoiding conflicts with other ninja villages.
However, this was an unavoidable situation. While Konoha had emerged victorious in the Third Shinobi World War, it had also suffered significant damage to its vitality.
The brilliant Fourth Hokage had perished in the Nine-Tails' chaos, the Sannin had left the village, and Yecheng himself had gone missing after the death of the Uchiha couple, leaving the village in a dire state of disarray.
Tolerating Tuan Cang's actions was solely due to his cunning nature and capabilities. Despite the darkness of the Root, it remained one of Konoha's assets.
The Third Hokage understood Yecheng's anger. Given his close relationship with the Uchiha couple, it was understandable that he would want to kill the elders upon seeing Naruto's treatment after returning to Konoha.
However, the Third Hokage regretted that Yecheng had publicly admitted to slaughtering the Konoha Elders in front of so many witnesses.
Even if they had acted wrongly, they were still the Hokage and elders of Konoha. As a Konoha ninja, Yecheng had now massacred the Elder Council, making it unlikely for him to become the Fifth Hokage, or even remain a Konoha ninja.
There was no denying that the Third Hokage had made numerous mistakes, but to Konoha, he had always been wholeheartedly dedicated.
In his eyes, Yecheng was undoubtedly the most suitable candidate to succeed him as the Fifth Hokage after his death.
However, Yecheng had publicly admitted to the massacre of the Konoha Elders, which would undoubtedly become the biggest obstacle to his succession as the Fifth Hokage.
"I have no interest in becoming the Fifth Hokage, and I don't even care if I'm labeled a Konoha traitor after this incident."
Hearing the conversation between Yecheng and the Third Hokage, Orochimaru, who was standing nearby, seized the opportunity to interject with a cold laugh, "The Fifth Hokage? Whether Konoha can survive after today is still uncertain.
It's evident that you are the true Senju Yachiyo. But even with your abilities, can you defeat the previous Hokages standing before you?"
Although Orochimaru held Yecheng in high regard, he now possessed the ultimate trump cards—the First, Second, Third, and Fourth Hokages. Victory was almost certain.
No matter who came today, Konoha was doomed. Even the Six Paths Sage couldn't save it, as Orochimaru declared.
"What previous Hokages? If they were in their prime, perhaps I would be cautious.
But now, they are merely withered bones in their graves. As a descendant of the Senju clan, allowing my ancestors to rest in peace is a duty I should fulfill."
Yecheng's arrogance was so overwhelming that even Orochimaru, who had initially admired him, felt annoyed. He immediately ordered the previous Hokages to attack Yecheng.
The Fourth Kazekage, Rasa, had also wanted to join the fray, but was stopped by Rin and Kushina on the side.
The first to make a move was the Second Hokage, Tobirama Senju, who had previously set up numerous Flying Thunder God seals nearby during the battle.
In an instant, a blue light flashed in the air, and Tobirama's figure appeared behind Yecheng without warning.
Gripping the kunai in his hand, Tobirama Senju, under the control of the Impure World Reincarnation, was forced to stab towards Yecheng's back neck, despite his intentions to hold back.
However, as Tobirama's kunai pierced towards Yecheng's vital point, he was surprised to find that his weapon passed directly through Yecheng's body.
"Residual image? You can also use the Flying Thunder God Technique!"
As the kunai pierced through the residual image, Tobirama realized something was amiss. But in the instant he turned, a flash of blade light enveloped him, instantly slicing Tobirama's body in two!
"It's not the Flying Thunder God Technique, but a special movement technique called Residual Image Punch, which even the Sharingan and Byakugan can't see through."
After Tobirama was ambushed and bisected by Yecheng, numerous sealing chains erupted from behind Yecheng, attempting to seal the Second Hokage on the spot.
The Impure World Reincarnation Technique was powerful, but its weakness was also evident—it feared being sealed. Yecheng, too, was proficient in the Uzumaki clan's sealing techniques.
As the Second Hokage was about to be sealed, Hashirama Senju, on the other side, couldn't help but start forming hand seals himself.
"Mokuton: Shinshun!"
With a violent tremor in the ground, thick tree roots burst forth, rapidly spreading towards Yecheng's direction.
Facing the overwhelming Wood Style attack, Yecheng had to temporarily abandon sealing the Second Hokage. He thrust his long sword into the ground, then manipulated his chakra to form the same hand seals as Hashirama.
(Chapter End)
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