I, The New Hokage of Konoha

Boom! Boom! Boom!

Urgent bursts of sound echoed incessantly inside the train station.

Different from the previous head-on collisions, at this moment, the figures of Tobirama Senju and Might Guy were flashing around, chasing each other.

The forbidden jutsu named Eight Inner Gates, after opening the seventh gate, though far from the immensely shocking effect of all eight gates open, was incomparable to an ordinary jonin.

During his peak, Tobirama Senju wouldn't fear Might Guy who had already opened seven gates at this moment.

However, under the influence of the Impure World Reincarnation jutsu, his current strength, halved, struggled against Might Guy.

Eventually, after enduring several powerful blows from the Strong Fist, the Impure World body of Tobirama Senju, repeatedly shattered and regenerated, ceased entangling with Might Guy.

Never forgetting his mission, he continuously employed the Flying Raijin jutsu, deliberately evading Guy while setting explosive tags, continuing to wreak havoc within the train station.

Within the confined area of the station, Guy's speed was no match for the instantaneous movement of the Flying Raijin, but enveloped in blue steam, he persistently pursued and obstructed Tobirama Senju.

With his efforts, the latter could only engage in minor disturbances for a time.

However, Guy's body was not invulnerable.

The Eight Inner Gates stimulated potential but damaged the body.

Under the current opening of the seventh gate, it was manageable for a short time.

If prolonged, Guy's body would increasingly struggle.

Coincidentally, under the Impure World Reincarnation, though lacking the rumored limitless chakra (something even the ancestor of chakra in the Naruto world, Kaguya Otsutsuki, couldn't achieve), Tobirama Senju possessed an amount far beyond the norm.

Thus, he could continuously use the Flying Raijin jutsu.

To safeguard the station, Guy had no choice but to grit his teeth and follow suit.

In this situation, as time passed, Guy's chakra and stamina, inferior to the Impure World body's, would only diminish further.

Not far away, Hiruzen Sarutobi, currently battling Hashirama Senju, glanced over, noticing Guy's present plight.

In terms of a confrontation, Guy's strength was definitely above the current state of Tobirama Senju.

However, under the influence of the Impure World Reincarnation, the naturally invulnerable Tobirama Senju couldn't be defeated no matter how they fought.

Although Hiruzen Sarutobi knew that using sealing jutsu could subdue Tobirama Senju, with the Flying Raijin at his disposal, successfully sealing him would be extremely challenging.

Apart from Guy, there needed to be someone of equally formidable strength to collaborate for a successful sealing.

Currently, within Konoha, there was only he who could accomplish this.

However...

Watching Tobirama Senju, seemingly unaffected, hiding amidst the trees, entangling them with a continuous Wood Release, Hiruzen Sarutobi and the others found it difficult to break free momentarily.

"If I were to go to Orochimaru first..."

At this moment, observing the Wood Release forest, previously destroyed by his Kongō Nyoi staff and the other elite Konoha ninja using their ninjutsu, rapidly restoring and surging from all directions, Hiruzen Sarutobi couldn't help but ponder.

But soon, he shook his head.

If not for his and Guy's strenuous efforts suppressing both Tobirama Senju and Hashirama Senju, the latter would have already decimated the crucial train station for Konoha.

If they had sent someone to Orochimaru earlier, before finding the opportune moment, either Tobirama Senju or Hashirama Senju's absence would have been enough to destroy the station.

However, the current situation was becoming increasingly disadvantageous for their side!

Observing Guy, usually brimming with vitality, now panting heavily, and facing the sight of Tobirama Senju's absence amidst the trees, Hiruzen Sarutobi's grip on the Kongō Nyoi staff tightened.

"Is it time to use that technique?"

Hiruzen Sarutobi's eyes flashed as he surveyed his surroundings, taking a deep breath, his gaze becoming resolute.

"For the sake of Konoha! Even if it costs my life, I will not hesitate! Please protect me."

"Yes! Third Hokage!"

Though uncertain of the Third Hokage's intentions, the four elite Konoha ninjas around him nodded without hesitation, swiftly positioning themselves around him, employing various means to block the Wood Release attacks.

At this moment, Hiruzen Sarutobi let go of the Kongō Nyoi staff, focusing solely on forming hand seals.

Beside him, the reappeared The Monkey King, the Monkey King, watched the scene, his face momentarily showing shock, grief, and nostalgia. "The Reaper Death Seal, Hiruzen..."

He stopped mid-sentence, noticing the firm determination on his longtime companion's face.

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As the seals rapidly formed through his hands, Hiruzen Sarutobi turned to The Monkey King, offering a casual smile. "Old buddy, the Sarutobi clan and Konoha will rely on you in the future."

"I understand!"

Unable to persuade him otherwise, The Monkey King could only nod with complexity.

Seeing this, feeling relieved, Hiruzen Sarutobi completed the final Earth seal.

He placed his palms together in front of his chest, intertwining his ten fingers.

At this moment, Hiruzen Sarutobi was about to perform the final action, summoning the Reaper Death.

An unexpected occurrence!

A voice, simultaneously immature and full of resolute strength, abruptly resounded in the ears of Hiruzen Sarutobi, The Monkey King, the four Konoha elites, and even Hashirama Senju:

"Wood Release: Advent of a World of Trees!"

Rumble! Rumble! Rumble!

The earth swiftly cracked open.

In that instant following the immature voice, massive and robust trees emerged from the ground where Hashirama Senju summoned the trees.

Without hesitation, the newly grown trees immediately attacked the existing ones.

This was the Wood Release countering against the Wood Release!

"Another Wood Release?" The Monkey King, who hadn't roamed in the ninjas world for a long time, widened his eyes, astonished by the scene.

Beside him, Hiruzen Sarutobi, though confined to his house, still knowledgeable about Konoha affairs, quickly grasped the situation.

"The Fourth Hokage? No! The power isn't that weak. So, it's Katsuyu Senju?!"

The moment he thought of this, Hiruzen Sarutobi's heart skipped a beat. Disregarding the seals in his hands, he frantically looked around, searching for that little descendant of his.