Naruto: The System Only Came After I Stood Up To The Five Kage Chapter 109: Parted in Life and Death, Hashirama, Hurry Back to Where You Belong - Novel Cool

Chapter 109: Parted in Life and Death, Hashirama, Hurry Back to Where You Belong

Chapter 109: Parted in Life and Death, Hashirama, Hurry Back to Where You Belong

Unlike his great-grandfather, Senju Hashirama, who lacked confidence in his granddaughter, Sarutobi Hiruzen felt relieved when he heard that Tsunade, who had always been reluctant to return to the village, had finally become the Fifth Hokage.

Fortunately, Danzo didn't cause any trouble.

It seemed that after his death, Homura and Koharu, as elders and advisors of Konoha, were doing their jobs well.

Sarutobi Hiruzen was well aware that with her reputation, Tsunade was the most suitable person to lead the village and stabilize the anxious hearts of the people after the recent attack and the loss of their leader.

However, upon recalling that Huyi Xuanyue had mentioned visiting Konoha and paying respects at the First Hokage's tomb, Sarutobi Hiruzen couldn't help but feel worried. He asked, "Senior Huyi, what did you do in Konoha?"

Huyi Xuanyue glanced at Sarutobi Hiruzen and immediately understood his concern. With a slight smirk, he replied, "Konoha has a population of at least 100,000 people. I'm not a butcher; what could I possibly do to them?"

"Rest assured, I only sent your good friend, Danzo Shimura, to join you."

Upon hearing this, Sarutobi Hiruzen's anxiety eased slightly, only to tense up again immediately.

"Danzo..."

Just moments ago, he had been worried that his ambitious friend would go unchecked after his death.

But now, it seemed that Danzo had followed in his footsteps not long after.

Sarutobi Hiruzen's expression darkened as he felt a mix of emotions.

Although they had their fair share of conflicts in the past, he still held deep emotions for this friend who had grown up and fought alongside him for many years, bearing the burdens that came with their missions.

At this moment, Sarutobi Hiruzen unconsciously recalled the countless shared memories of their companionship, remaining silent for a long time.

Beside them, Namikaze Minato, who had witnessed everything, began to ponder:

"So, is Huyi Xuanyue an enemy?"

He had never interacted with Huyi Xuanyue before.

Although the First Hokage's behavior was vastly different from what he had imagined, through the attitudes of the Second and Third Hokage, Namikaze Minato could sense their deep wariness and hostility towards Huyi Xuanyue.

And then there was Danzo.

Huyi Xuanyue was most likely referring to Danzo Shimura, the Konoha advisor.

Killing the Konoha advisor made their stance clear.

It was time to prepare.

While Namikaze Minato's outward appearance remained unchanged, the hand behind his back swiftly gripped the Sword of Kusanagi, ready to take action at any moment.

"Huyi Xuanyue, have you fully resurrected?"

On the other side, Senju Tobirama, whose disciple Danzo had just perished, only paused briefly before moving on. He fixed his gaze on Huyi Xuanyue's youthful and unblemished face, his eyes full of disbelief as he asked, "How is this possible?"

He had been observing Huyi Xuanyue closely.

At first, he couldn't believe what he was seeing.

But now, he was certain that the Huyi Xuanyue before him was undoubtedly a living person.

Moreover, that body seemed identical to the one from the Warring States period.

How was this achieved?

Didn't Huyi Xuanyue's body disintegrate completely under the attack of the Buddha at the summit of Shen Yugu?

Senju Tobirama suppressed his urge to take immediate action and stared intently at Huyi Xuanyue.

As a master of forbidden techniques and a scientific expert, he was curious about how Huyi Xuanyue had overcome the ultimate challenge of life and death, a puzzle that countless others had failed to solve.

In response, Huyi Xuanyue hooked his lips into a smirk and said to Senju Tobirama, "Do you want to know how to resurrect? I can teach you."

Senju Tobirama's pupils contracted slightly, and he was about to say something when a voice suddenly interrupted him.

No one knew his brother better than he did, and to prevent Senju Tobirama from straying down the wrong path, Hashirama quickly intervened to nip his budding thoughts in the bud.

Senju Tobirama quickly calmed down and assured him, "Rest assured, big brother. I know my limits."

Hashirama nodded and turned back to Huyi Xuanyue, scrutinizing him intently once more. After a moment, he furrowed his brow and said, "So, you truly have been resurrected, Xuan Yue."

With the affirmation of the First and Second Hokage, Sarutobi Hiruzen and Namikaze Minato looked at Huyi Xuanyue with astonishment.

Could the dead truly be resurrected? Sarutobi Hiruzen suddenly felt a twinge of regret. Perhaps he should have focused his efforts on Huyi Xuanyue instead of Orochimaru all those years ago.

A hint of worry crept onto Namikaze Minato's youthful face.

Konoha now faced an adversary that seemed more formidable than the Nine-Tails.

Huyi Xuanyue, unfazed by the situation, smiled and spread his hands, saying, "As I said, I haven't lived nearly long enough. When the opportunity presented itself, I naturally seized it. And here I am, true to my word."

Hashirama sighed and said, "Xuan Yue, those who have passed on should not yearn for the mortal realm."

Huyi Xuanyue shook his head. "Hashirama, those words are meant for yourselves. You are the ones who have passed on; do not concern yourselves with the affairs of the living anymore. As for me, in every sense, I am now among the living."

"Life and death are separate realms. Hashirama, it's time for you to return to where you belong. Next year, I'll burn incense and offer flowers in your honor."

"Uh..." Hashirama was momentarily at a loss for words.

"Alright, that's enough idle chatter, big brother!" Senju Tobirama interjected, eager to prevent their elder brother from getting too caught up in his emotions.

With his rationality restored, Tobirama turned to Huyi Xuanyue and said calmly, "Let's get back to the matter at hand. Huyi Xuanyue, it seems you've truly angered the God of Death. He actually released us from his belly and created temporary vessels for us to act through."

"Although he intends to use us as tools, we are more than willing to play that part."

"Tools?" Huyi Xuanyue chuckled.

"Tobirama, as clever as you are, have you not realized that from the start, I've been standing here with no intention of leaving? Am I not also using you to sharpen my blade?"

Tobirama's brow furrowed.

Huyi Xuanyue continued, "If the four of you were in your prime, I would turn and leave without another word. But now, even with the power of the God of Death boosting you, how much of your strength can you truly muster without your physical bodies?"

It was a rare opportunity to repay the favor, given that Hashirama was not in his peak condition.

Huyi Xuanyue twisted his neck and gestured with his hand, saying, "Come then! It's been a long time since I've had a proper fight, and my body is feeling a bit rusty. Let me see just how formidable the combined might of Konoha's four Hokage truly is."

The four Kage exchanged glances.

"Our time is limited," Tobirama said, sensing the life force that sustained their temporary bodies slowly ebbing away. "So, let's make this quick."

(End of Chapter)

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