Part Time Employee in Konoha

Chapter 226: Akihara Kagura vs Four Hokages

Inside the Hokage's office.

Upon hearing Kagura's suggestion, everyone's expression changed.

The atmosphere grew serious as Koharu Utatane and Homura Mitokado's expressions turned grave. Tsunade straightened her body and her gaze became solemn.

This was no small matter!

"This is the last will left by Hiruzen."

Koharu Utatane agreed heartily, even supporting the testament left by Sarutobi Hiruzen: "To prevent Orochimaru from resurrecting the previous Hokages, letting Kagura preemptively resurrect them is also a viable method."

Homura Mitokado nodded and continued: "If Orochimaru were to resurrect the previous Hokages again, it would be a severe blow to Konoha, and I agree."

"It seems I have no reason to object..."

After Tsunade spoke, she raised a crucial issue: "The Edo Tensei requires a sacrifice; who should we choose as the sacrifice?"

Homura Mitokado quickly shook his head, looking towards Akihara Kagura: "Kagura, is it okay to leave the task of finding a sacrifice for resurrecting the previous Hokages to the Root division?"

The Root division has always been the darkest part of Konoha.

In the past, matters that could not be known by the villagers were usually handled by the Anbu; those that the Anbu could not know of were left to the Root division.

"That's fine."

Akihara Kagura had no objections.

"I have a question."

Tsunade seemed to have some understanding of the Edo Tensei, earnestly asking: "I heard that the stronger the life force of the sacrifice, the stronger the resurrected being…"

"I'm not very clear on these details."

Akihara Kagura shook his head, apparently not very familiar with the Edo Tensei: "However, the Third Hokage was 'The Professor', and the Edo Tensei he left is more complete than the one the Second Hokage left in the Scroll of Seals..."

"Let's resurrect the previous Hokages first!"

Homura Mitokado urged from the side, solemnly adding: "At least until we have dealt with the trouble Orochimaru poses, we should prevent the previous Hokages from being exploited by Orochimaru..."

Tsunade remained silent.

If Orochimaru were to exploit the Edo Tensei before she made a decision, Tsunade would have to acknowledge the threat to Konoha...

Once Orochimaru resurrected some of the deceased on a large scale, using these reanimated beings as a threat, and brazenly attacked Konoha...

Many Konoha ninjas would see their respected ones or comrades become enemies, potentially changing their mindset, which could lead them to let the enemy slaughter them on the battlefield.

"As for the previous Hokages' involvement in the village's politics..."

Homura Mitokado hesitated, glanced at Tsunade, then continued: "Perhaps until Orochimaru is eradicated, it could indeed be implemented..."

Tsunade still had no objections.

Because the four deceased Hokages included two of her relatives and one was her teacher; no matter how she looked at it, it was extremely advantageous for her.

"Then I'll go prepare."

Akihara Kagura glanced at Tsunade.

"I'll go with you."

Tsunade intended to go with Akihara Kagura, solemnly stating: "Even if the village plans to resurrect the deceased, we should not allow innocents to be sacrificed..."

"Is that necessary?"

Akihara Kagura immediately shook his head, continuing: "If the villagers later think that we desecrated the dead by using the Edo Tensei, then this is something I did without permission, and Lord Tsunade must not be known to have participated in this matter..."

Tsunade was startled, somewhat taken aback by Akihara Kagura's look.

Tsunade immediately understood the existence of Akihara Kagura and the Root division, and also understood why Sarutobi Hiruzen had always allowed Shimura Danzo to control power...

The Root division...

Always bore the mistakes that the Hokage could not!

"Indeed."

Koharu Utatane and Homura Mitokado immediately nodded in understanding, appreciating Akihara Kagura's attitude of taking the blame: "Tsunade, the Hokage cannot be involved in this matter..."

"Everything is being done privately by Kagura; you are just a Hokage who has to bear the consequences of your subordinate's mistakes..."

"Am I someone who shirks responsibility?!"

Tsunade burst into anger, smashing her desk with a punch: "As the Hokage of the village, how can I let my subordinates bear the mistakes!"

Such a fiery temper!

Homura Mitokado and Koharu Utatane were indifferent, seemingly accustomed to the responsibility divisions within Konoha village, solemnly advising: "Tsunade, you have not yet passed the official succession ceremony, this happened before your succession..."

"Don't bring up that old man's methods again..."

Tsunade glanced at the two Hokage advisors, very dissatisfied with their behavior: "If it was my decision, the consequences of this wrong decision should also be borne by me! Akihara Kagura and I will go together..."

"Lady Tsunade, that should also be after the succession ceremony."

Akihara Kagura watched Tsunade, his gaze calm, as if he really did not care about taking the blame for the Hokage for doing something he shouldn't have.

"If..."

Akihara Kagura walked out of the Hokage office's door, looked back at Tsunade: "Lady Tsunade, if you want to change Konoha, at least wait until you officially become the Fifth Hokage, empty claims can do no good..."

Bang!

After finishing his statement, Akihara Kagura forcefully closed the door and left the Hokage office, with the two seemingly accustomed Hokage advisors showing no change in expression.

This matter...

The two Hokage advisors were long accustomed to it.

Since they both became high-ranking officials in Konoha, they had always operated this way: Sarutobi Hiruzen did what he had to do, and the inconvenient matters were left to Shimura Danzo to handle.

"No wonder you won't let that kid become Hokage..."

Tsunade sat down again, feeling a sense of helplessness, but soon she gathered her spirits again: "When will we meet the Daimyo? When will the Anbu be ready for the Hokage succession ceremony, I want to immediately succeed as the Fifth Hokage!"

Root division base.

Akihara Kagura had already preemptively resurrected the four deceased Hokages, which was also the reason he insisted on not bringing Tsunade along.

Now, to prevent the four Hokages from developing any ambitions, Akihara Kagura hoped to make them fully realize the reality.

Akihara Kagura gathered the four Hokages, speaking softly: "To make each of you Hokages realize the reality, I plan to find a place for us to spar..."

"I hope we can understand our respective positions through this sparring, lest any of the Hokages skilled in forbidden jutsu think they can unravel the Edo Tensei and change the situation..."

"Kid, no need for subtle reminders!"

The Second Hokage, Tobirama, acknowledged Akihara Kagura's slander, crossing his arms and speaking coldly: "I indeed have already researched the solution to the Edo Tensei you are using..."

"Do you really want to fight against four Hokages by yourself?"

The Fourth Hokage, Minato, looked at Akihara Kagura with some surprise, not knowing how strong Akihara Kagura was, all relying on the Third Hokage, Hiruzen's popularization during this period.

As for the First Hokage, Hashirama, he even showed some surprise: "Ah, you want to fight with us four?"

"Quite arrogant..."

The Second Hokage, Tobirama, coldly assessed Akihara Kagura's action.

However...

This matter was advantageous for them.

Tobirama had also been contemplating this for a long time.

If they, the four Hokages, could defeat Akihara Kagura, then he could consider how to implement the solution to undo the Edo Tensei. No matter how Akihara Kagura wanted to control them, there would eventually be a time of slackness, and they were sure to seize the opportunity...

Of course.

This also had to be based on the principle that they could defeat Akihara Kagura without causing too much damage to Konoha.

"Where should we fight?"

Hiruzen raised a doubt, softly asking: "If it's within Konoha, the commotion of the battle might be too great..."

"Find a place with few human traces..."

Tobirama looked at his elder brother, then at Akihara Kagura, the two really starting to fight could easily destroy Konoha: "Anyway, there are five of us, three of us know the Flying Thunder God Jutsu, we can get there quickly..."

"Set it in the ocean?"

Hiruzen looked at Tobirama, thinking it should be chosen in an advantageous environment.

"Set it on land!"

Tobirama shook his head, disagreeing with the idea.

Because on the ocean, perhaps his Water Release would be enhanced, but it would greatly limit his elder brother's performance and also limit the users of the Flying Thunder God Jutsu.

...

Everyone present spontaneously thought of a country.

"Let's set off!"

Tobirama put his hand on his elder brother's shoulder, turned back to look at Akihara Kagura: "Kid, I heard you are also a user of the Flying Thunder God Jutsu, don't be too slow..."

"I'll have a pear juice first."

Akihara Kagura picked up the drink on the table, waving his hand: "You go ahead, I'll catch up soon..."

"Humph!"

Tobirama snorted coldly, disappearing from the spot with Hashirama!

"Third Hokage, let's go too."

Minato placed his hand on Hiruzen's shoulder, using the Flying Thunder God Jutsu to instantly move away from the spot!

"Gulp gulp..."

Akihara Kagura was still leisurely sipping his pear juice.

Deep into the night.

Land of Wind.

In the desolate desert.

Akihara Kagura stood in the center of the desert, quietly waiting for the four Hokages to arrive. He set off the latest, but arrived the earliest.

After a while.

Minato, with Hiruzen, arrived first, and Tobirama, with Hashirama, arrived a little later, making the expression of the Second Hokage slightly unpleasant.

"Finally arrived, I've been waiting for you for a while."

Akihara Kagura stood in the desert, seemingly impatient from waiting.

"Kagura arrived first?"

Minato was somewhat surprised when he saw Akihara Kagura, smilingly complimenting: "Your Flying Thunder God Jutsu is even faster than mine and the Second's!"

"Faster than Tobirama!"

Hashirama didn't hesitate to raise his thumb, praising Akihara Kagura and Minato: "Back in our era, Tobirama was known as the fastest in the ninja world!"

"Big brother!"

Tobirama quickly stopped his elder brother.

Losing to Minato was one thing...

But also losing to Akihara Kagura...

Especially since Tobirama himself was the inventor of the Flying Thunder God Jutsu!

Tobirama took a deep breath, posing as an elder, forcibly restraining his dissatisfaction with Akihara Kagura, and complimented: "Your speed...is quite fast... Since everyone is here, let's start quickly!"

"Indeed, we shouldn't waste time..."

Akihara Kagura nodded, his fingers raising the gesture of confrontation!

...

The four Hokages looked at his actions and were simultaneously startled, feeling somewhat nostalgic familiarity, and also raised the gesture of confrontation towards Akihara Kagura!

The next moment!

The four Hokages charged towards Akihara Kagura simultaneously!

Akihara Kagura's fingers moved quickly, first forming a seal, his fingers suddenly coming together!

"Tiger Seal!"

Hiruzen watched Akihara Kagura's actions, immediately judging the jutsu Akihara Kagura intended to use: "Kagura is using a Fire Release jutsu!"

"Fire Release: Great Fire Annihilation!"

Accompanied by Hiruzen's reminder, Akihara Kagura's seal was already completed, his fingers spreading near his mouth, he breathed out a massive wave of flames!

This wave of flames fell into the desert, the sand melting in the fire, spreading like a wall of fire towards the four Hokages!

"It's Madara's jutsu!"

Hashirama immediately judged it, even his gaze becoming solemn: "Even more powerful than when Madara used it!"

"Monkey!"

"Lord Second!"

Hiruzen and Tobirama both made their judgments!

As Hokages of Konoha, their judgment of the situation was very accurate, especially since the environment here was a desert, not suitable for Water Release jutsu!

The two Hokages knew very well that their individual Water Release could not stop it, and simultaneously combined their seals to release the same jutsu!

"Water Release: Water Wall Formation!"

Tobirama breathed out a wave of water, the water rapidly erecting a circular water wall around them!

Hiruzen breathed out bursts of water, quickly thickening the wall, a wall as high as a city wall erected in the desert!

The water wall and the fire wall instantly contacted each other!

The fire scorched the water, rising steam spreading across the desert, the entire battlefield immediately engulfed in fog!

Fortunately...

Everyone present was skilled in sensory ninjutsu.

The four Hokages simultaneously placed their hands on the ground, using chakra transferred through the ground to quickly sense Akihara Kagura's hidden position in the fog!

Akihara Kagura moved faster than them, watching the thick water vapor on the battlefield, suddenly clapping his hands together: "Rain Tiger at Will!"

The water vapor in the air slowly turned into raindrops.

The desert, which hadn't seen a drop of water for years, started to rain.

Each of these raindrops contained Akihara Kagura's chakra, allowing him to more clearly sense the exact positions of the four Hokages!

"Found you!"

Akihara Kagura's gaze sharpened, his palm suddenly raising, the rain quickly condensing!

"Water Release: Heavenly Weeping!"

In the sky among the raindrops, hidden were strands of water needles, stealthily flying towards the direction of the four Hokages!

"There's something in the rain!"

Tobirama's shoulder was unexpectedly hit by a water needle, he quickly reacted, but his face turned very ugly: "It turns out to be my jutsu…"