At dinner in the evening, Tobirama was initially relatively indifferent to the arrival of the two disciples. What he said was that without the persuasion of Kizaru and Tsunade, he would not have called these two unsatisfactory bastards. Came for a meal.
They are all smart people. Kizaru understood what Tobirama meant and took Tsunade with him to say some kind words for the two former advisors.
Kizaru's help and gaining favor were secondary. The important point was that the two of them owed themselves and Tsunade a huge debt that they could not repay.
With this kindness, the two former advisers would not be able to stand upright and speak in front of him and Tsunade, and could only obediently become Kizaru's vassals, pointing out this and that.
On the third day after the dinner, at the border of the Western Front, Sarutobi Hiruzen, who didn't know that his two good friends had been beaten up by the teacher and subdued by Kizaru, met the Tsuchikage Onoki and the Third Generation in the camp. Raikage Ai.
Ohnoki and the Third Raikage had agreed together that each of them would only bring two of his subordinates. Their sons were not brought with them and they all stayed in the village to prevent any unexpected events.
After a simple greeting, Sarutobi Hiruzen did not waste any more time and ordered the ninja troops that had been prepared to set off together and return to the village.
At the same time, a highly confidential and precise operation was underway in the hospital in Konoha Village.
This surgery was Nagato's eye replacement surgery.
Since it was a matter of top secret such as the Rinnegan Eye, the floor where the operating room was located was completely cleared. Hatake Sakumo, the current ANBU captain, personally led the team and guarded the entire hospital, especially the floor where the surgery was performed.
Outside the surgery door, Kizaru, as the Hokage, came here in person and waited with Nagato's parents.
Eye-replacement surgery is a difficult surgery in this world. It is so simple in the anime, but the main reason is that the people who do the eye-replacement are quite perverted.
Nagato's parents are both doctors, so they naturally understand the difficulty of surgery. From the moment Nagato was pushed into the operating room, he never let go of his worry.
Kizaru comforted him a few words, but the effect was not good. He stopped talking nonsense and just waited quietly.
The operation lasted for more than thirty minutes and was successfully completed. Nagato, who was still unconscious with gauze wrapped around his head, was pushed out.
Following Nagato, Tsunade also walked out.
"The operation went well. Nagato should wake up in half an hour." Tsunade walked out and explained to Nagato's parents.
With Tsunade's words, Nagato's parents felt more at ease. Together with the medical staff pushing the hospital bed, they walked towards the ward on the right side of the corridor.
Kizaru did not accompany him. He stood in front of Tsunade, waited for everyone to leave, and said with concern: "Thank you for your hard work."
After receiving Kizaru's concern, Tsunade took off her mask and smiled, "Follow me!"
Taking Kizaru with her, she returned to the operating room. Tsunade picked up the Rinnegan soaked in liquid from the white shelf.
After handing the Rinnegan Eye to Kizaru, Tsunade hesitated for a moment before asking, "Are you really going to give the Rinnegan Eye back to Madara?"
Knowing that Tsunade was worried that Uchiha Madara would not be his opponent after he got the Rinnegan Eye, Kizaru smiled and comforted him: "Don't worry! Even if he has the Rinnegan Eye, that old guy Madara is not my opponent."
Putting the Rinnegan on Kizaru's hand, Tsunade expressed her support, "I will always accompany you in your plan, no matter what the future holds?"
Reaching out to hold Tsunade in his arms, Kizaru lowered his head and said softly: "I will take you with me to create a better world."
Leaving Kizaru's arms, Tsunade looked at him with a smile, "Go and do your work!"
"I'll pick you up in the afternoon." After waving his hand, Kizaru turned and left with a smile.
In the Hokage's office, when Kizaru came back, the first generation, the second generation, and Danzo, the three people who knew Kizaru's plan, were all waiting here.
"Is this Madara's Rinnegan?" Looking at the glass bottle in Kizaru's hand, Hashirama approached it curiously.
Tobirama is also very interested in the Rinnegan, but as he is concerned about his image, it is not convenient for him to get together like a child with his elder brother.
"This is the power of the legendary Six Paths Sage." As he spoke, Kizaru handed the Rinnegan in his hand to Hashirama.
After getting the Rinnegan Eye, before Hashirama could take a closer look, it was snatched away by a hand. It was none other than his younger brother Tobirama.
"The combination of yin and yang can actually give birth to such eyes, it's really amazing!" Ignoring the protest in his brother's eyes, Tobirama carefully looked at the Rinnegan.
"Grandpa Tobirama, do you want to try pretending?" Kizaru said jokingly.
"The power that does not belong to you, no matter how good it is, is just a bottle of poison." Tobirama said disdainfully, and returned the Rinnegan in his hand to his elder brother Hashirama.
Danzo, who was the most greedy for the Rinnegan Eye, quickly suppressed the greed in his eyes after Teacher Tobirama finished speaking, and stood obediently.
"Black Zetsu, come out!" Kizaru shouted while Hashirama was playing with the Rinnegan.
As the words fell, Hei Zetsu, who had been following Kizaru in the dark, emerged from the wall.
After getting out, he walked up to Kizaru. With a slightly cold smile, Hei Zetsu glanced at the Rinnegan and then looked at Kizaru.
"Kizaru-sama, the power of the Samsara Eye comes from the Sage of Six Paths. Do you really want to give up this power that belongs to the gods? With your body, you can use it without any burden."
Taking the Rinnegan from Hashirama, Kizaru casually threw the glass bottle containing the Rinnegan at Black Zetsu in front of him.
Kizaru's movement was so sudden that Black Zetsu almost lost his grip, and Danzo looked on with fear.
"Put your little thoughts away. I didn't notice your mere reincarnation eyes." Kizaru showed a slight hint of aura, forcing Hei Jue to lower his head and hunched his waist.
If Kizaru hadn't restrained himself in time, Black Zetsu would have been directly pressed to the ground.
On the side were Hashirama, Tobirama, and Danzo. Although they were not the main bearers of Kizaru's momentum, they were still shocked by this powerful momentum.
It was so powerful that he could directly overwhelm ordinary ninjas with just his momentum. Although not as high as his elder brother, he was still close.
This was Tobirama's most intuitive feeling and evaluation. The only thing he didn't know was that Kizaru only showed a hint of momentum.
"I don't dare!" Hei Jue said softly.
"Put away the Rinnegan. You can leave on your own later. Don't forget your mission. I'll keep an eye on you at all times!" Taking a step forward, Kizaru reached out and patted Hei Zetsu on the shoulder and said with a smile.
"I understand!" Hei Jue replied respectfully.
After warning Black Zetsu one last time, Kizaru let him leave.
After Black Zetsu left, Danzo, who rarely trusts people, walked up to Kizaru and said proactively: "Kizaru, are we really going to let him leave with the Rinnegan so easily?"
"Don't worry, I left a mark on him. He can't escape my perception." Kizaru said soothingly, "Besides, he has a fatal secret that I hold."
"Can you tell us?" Danzo asked curiously.
Not only Danzo was curious, but the brothers Hashirama and Tobirama were also very curious. They looked at Kizaru. Although they didn't speak, their expressions and eyes said everything.
"You want to know?" Kizaru asked with a smile as three pairs of expectant eyes looked at him.
Among the three of them, Hashirama, who couldn't hide his thoughts the most, nodded quickly and looked at Kizaru longingly.
"This is a secret!" After a deliberate pause, Kizaru said with a smile, "I'll tell you next time."
"Oh! You can't do this, little Kizaru, you're so anxious!" Hashirama, who was dodged by Kizaru, said dissatisfiedly.
"Brother, when the time is right, Kizaru will naturally tell us." Tobirama stopped his brother.
"Damn it! If you look like this, I won't be able to eat or sleep at all in the next few days." Hashirama said sadly.
After saying that, Hashirama looked at Kizaru again, "Little Kizaru, if you are worried about leaking, just tell me secretly. I have the strictest mouth."
Patting his head speechlessly, Tobirama felt that his elder brother's words and deeds were too embarrassing. He stepped forward and grabbed Hashirama's arm and dragged him back, "Come back here and don't cause trouble."
"Tobirama, let me go!"
"Brother, please be more serious!"
Watching the interaction between the two, Kizaru found it very interesting, and the smile on his face became a little wider.
The afternoon after Black Zetsu left with the Rinnegan, Sarutobi Hiruzen took Ohnoki, the Third Raikage, and the ninja troops back to Konoha.
Konoha, which had already received the news, showed great sincerity. The Fourth Hokage personally came forward and led the village's senior officials to welcome the two village shadows and the triumphant troops.
"Konoha is really full of talents!" Looking at the young Kizaru, Onoki said half sincerely and half flatteringly.
"The Fourth Hokage, when will we have a meeting?" Looking down on Onoki's behavior, the Third Raikage interjected and asked.
"We won't be able to reach Sunagakure Village until tomorrow. The Five Kage Conference will be held the day after tomorrow." Nodding, the Third Raikage stopped talking.
Looking at the cold-faced Third Raikage in front of him, Kizaru reminded with a smile: "The Third Raikage, do you still remember our five-year agreement?"
Five-year agreement?
The Third Raikage was confused for a moment and then thought back, "The time has not come yet. Are you bringing it up now because you want to bet on the battle in advance?"
The conversation between Kizaru and the Third Raikage made everyone present very curious. They wanted to know the content of the bet.
"Hoo ho ho! It's not impossible to go ahead of time. I just want to tell you some good news. My disciple Matt Dai, in a battle with seven Kiri Shadow Ninja Swordsmen, killed four Ninja Swordsmen by himself. By."
"You have taught a good disciple." It would be false to say that I am not envious. The Third Raikage knows how powerful the seven Ninja Swordsmen in Kirigakure Village are. Those seven people cooperate with the Ninja Swords, and all of them have the strength of elite Jonin. One of Kirikage's trump cards.
Kizaru's disciple named Matt Dai killed four people against seven, and the strength he displayed was definitely the top level in the ninja world.
Such a young and strong man is basically a strong competitor of Kage in other ninja villages.
The Third Raikage was not the only one who was envious. Ohnoki who was standing next to him also had a strong feeling of envy in his eyes after hearing about the achievements of the Konoha ninjas.
How many geniuses are there in Konoha? Will other ninja villages need to survive?
"Kizaru, let's talk when we get back! The third Tsuchikage and the third Raikage have been working hard all the way." Hiruzen Sarutobi interrupted at the right time.
"Sarutobi-sensei is right, please!" After saying that, Kizaru stretched out his hand as an invitation.
With the two Kages, the group passed through Konoha and arrived at the central area of the village.
Instead of rushing to talk about business, Kizaru took them to the residence arranged for them by the village and let them repair themselves separately. After leaving the receptionist behind, he said goodbye temporarily and left.
After arranging for Onoki and the Third Raikage, Hiruzen Sarutobi followed Kizaru back to the Hokage Building.
"Kizaru, Koharu and En?" Sarutobi Hiruzen was a little confused when he didn't see these two old friends in the reception lineup arranged by the village.
Sarutobi Hiruzen asked the two of them to take the logistics troops back to the village in advance, just to let them assist Kizaru and prepare for what they would face.
"Something happened to them, and it's not convenient for them to take charge of these things for the time being." Kizaru explained while opening the door of the office.
"What happened to them?" Sarutobi Hiruzen instinctively felt that something was wrong.
"Their corruption, bribery and abuse of power for personal gain were discovered and I dealt with them."
"Kizaru, why are you doing this?" Hiruzen Sarutobi was anxious. What the two old friends did was indeed wrong, but after so many years of relationship, he still hoped that the two of them would have a happy ending.
"I asked Kizaru to do this. Do you have any opinion? Hiruzen?"
A cold yet familiar voice made Sarutobi Hiruzen frown, something was wrong! Something is very wrong! Why does this voice seem familiar?
Following Kizaru into the office, Hiruzen Sarutobi looked inside and saw a strange middle-aged man.
After Sarutobi Hiruzen looked at the unfamiliar middle-aged man, he looked at Kizaru again, hoping that his disciple would give him an answer.
"Grandpa Tobirama, I brought someone to you." Kizaru answered with words and deeds. He looked at Tobirama and said with a smile.
A sound of thunder fell in his heart, and Sarutobi Hiruzen froze on the spot. He turned to look at the middle-aged man after Tobirama's transformation, his expression was a little distorted, a mixture of joy, shock, and a little fear!
"Teacher Tobirama, what are you doing?"
"Don't you really want to see me? I'm going to disappoint you! Hiruzen!" Tobirama said heartily.
"That's not what I meant, Tobirama-sensei! Ever since you sacrificed your life for us, I have missed you all the time!" Sarutobi Hiruzen quickly stepped forward, walked in front of Tobirama-sensei, and explained excitedly .
Raising his hand to signal Sarutobi Hiruzen to calm down, Tobirama looked at the disciple in front of him critically, "Hiruzhan, I am very disappointed in you!"
His body trembled, Tobirama's comment was a blow to the head for Sarutobi Hiruzen, and he was dumbfounded.
"Teacher, I...I," he instinctively wanted to explain, but having been Hokage for so many years, Sarutobi Hiruzen understood that explanations are the most meaningless thing at this time. He took the initiative to admit his mistake, "Teacher, I'm sorry! I let You are disappointed."
"Do you know where you went wrong?" Tobirama asked.
"I should not cover up Koharu and Yan's wrong behavior. As the Hokage, I failed to deal with them fairly and violated my responsibilities." Hiruzen Sarutobi did not make any unnecessary excuses and simply admitted his mistake.
"Do you think that by protecting Xiaochun and Yan, you are helping them? Is this how you maintain friendship?"
"I know this is wrong, but when Koharu and Yan came to me to plead for mercy, I relented." Sarutobi Hiruzen lowered his head and said in shame.
"You are not helping them, you are harming them! A true friend should point out his mistakes in time after discovering that his friends have made mistakes, urge him to make up for his mistakes, and supervise him not to make them again. This is a true friend. Things a friend should do.”
"I was wrong!"
"Hiruzen, you have been Hokage for so many years. Kizaru and Danzo have told me all about your achievements and contributions to the village. I am very pleased that you have lived up to my trust, but only in Koharu and Regarding Yan, you have disappointed me very much!
As Hokage, the leader of a ninja village, you were affected by your personal emotions and did not deal with it fairly. Instead, you protected your friends. How can you convince the public like this? What would the ninjas and ninjas below think?
Have you ever thought about how much benefit the village has lost because of your soft-heartedness? You are using the interests of the village to earn personal favors. Do you feel at ease? "
Do you feel at ease? Do you feel at ease?
Sarutobi Hiruzen was speechless. Tobirama-sensei's last words echoed in his mind.
Staring straight at the disciple in front of him, Tobirama temporarily stopped scolding, and the entire office fell into a deathly silence.
After an unknown amount of time, Sarutobi Hiruzen raised his head again, and he said shamefully: "Teacher, I will correct my mistakes, I will"
"No need, I have already dealt with Koharu and Yan and asked them to repay all the money they had embezzled over the years. I have also revoked all their positions and let Kizaru handle it."
Hearing Teacher Tobirama's words, Sarutobi Hiruzen looked at Kizaru aside. In front of his most proud disciple, Sarutobi Hiruzen felt even more ashamed and wished he could crawl into the cracks in the ground.
"I have rearranged them into more suitable positions and asked them to assist Orochimaru and Tsunade and serve their crimes." Kizaru said calmly.
After saying that, Kizaru comforted the teacher, "Sarutobi-sensei, I understand your difficulties. You are a good person, but the world is fucked up, and good people can only be bullied."
Sarutobi Hiruzen was very touched by Kizaru's comfort. He looked at his disciple and opened his mouth, but he didn't know what to say, so he could only close his mouth again.
(End of chapter)
