Meeting

After a short while, Shimura Danzo stopped thinking and placed his right hand on the armrest of the chair, tapping it lightly.

He had only heard about that legend by chance and originally thought it was just a fabricated story.

After all, being able to save the legendary ninja Hashirama Senju and Madara Uchiha... don't be ridiculous.

Even though he was very young at the time, as someone who had lived through that era, he was very clear about just how strong those two ninja legends were; it wouldn't be an exaggeration to call them ninjas who controlled the power of gods.

That's why he always longed for those two people's abilities.

That is a power that only a god could control!

Therefore, the mysterious and powerful figure who possesses the ability to save gods, and who is a guy who only left behind the surname "Shi" without any other description, seems like complete nonsense no matter how you look at it.

But this nonsense... was something he unexpectedly obtained from his teacher, Tobirama Senju, the younger brother of the Second Hokage of Konoha and the God of Shinobi.

Therefore, to be honest, he wasn't sure whether it was nonsense or not.

Or rather, he used to think it was nonsense. Even when that woman came to Konoha with her child seeking help, he was dismissive of it, thinking it was just an exaggerated story.

Unexpectedly, when I went to discuss the Uchiha clan's fate with Hiruzen today, I unexpectedly saw a brat walking onto my teacher's Hokage Rock.

He then formed a hand seal above the Hokage Rock and took something out of it.

His eyes were filled with disbelief at that moment.

You know, the teacher has been dead for so long, and now... a little brat actually found a seal on the teacher's Hokage Rock, broke it, and got something from it.

No matter how you look at it, it's impossible that the teacher told him this personally, so there's only one possibility... that the child obtained the secret from his family.

Therefore, that legend... might be true?!

Thinking of this, Danzo Shimura's heart burned with excitement again, and a glint of light flashed in his eyes. But soon, he took a deep breath, suppressed his excitement, and tapped the armrest with his right hand again.

Suddenly, a rhythmic tapping sound rang out again from within the silent root tissue.

Countless memories flooded his mind. He remembered the first time he met his teacher, when the First Hokage and Madara Uchiha were both there...

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"Lord Hashirama, Lord Tobirama, Lord Madara..."

"Sasuke, you've arrived?" Tobirama Senju glanced at the ninja bearing the Sarutobi clan crest before him, then his gaze fell upon the two children following behind Sarutobi Sasuke. His eyelids twitched slightly, as if he had some suspicions, but he didn't show it on his face, calmly asking, "These two children are...?"

"This is my son, Hiruzen Sarutobi, and this is Danzo Shimura, the young head of the Shimura clan. He's with Hiruzen." Sarutobi Sasuke said to Tobirama Senju with a smile, "So, I brought them along to visit Lord Hashirama, Lord Tobirama, and Lord Madara."

However, no sooner had he finished speaking than, upon hearing that familiar name, Hashirama Senju, who had been grinning foolishly to the side, suddenly brightened up. He lowered his head to look at the child named Hiruzen Sarutobi, "Hiruzen Sarutobi, isn't this... Waaaaah~"

However, before he could finish speaking, Madara Uchiha covered his mouth.

"You idiot, shut up!"

Although we don't know what the future holds, can we just casually reveal such secrets?

Even Tobirama Senju on the left looked at his older brother with a dark expression, and even when he saw Madara Uchiha covering his older brother's mouth, his dislike for this guy lessened a little.

It's just a tiny, insignificant little thing.

Little did they know, this scene... caused a flicker of surprise in Sarutobi Sasuke's eyes, and he couldn't help but sigh inwardly.

Rumors are indeed unreliable!

Rumor has it that although the Senju and Uchiha clans have formed an alliance, Lord Tobirama harbors a deep dislike for Madara Uchiha and the Uchiha clan. But now it seems... the relationship between these three is not as rumored!

That makes sense. If they truly hated each other, why would the Senju clan ally with the Uchiha clan and jointly establish a ninja village?

They hate each other, how can they cooperate?

Stop joking around. Aren't you afraid of stabbing each other in the back later?

However, Hashirama Senju's words just now... seemed to indicate that he knew about his son. Could it be that his son's reputation has already reached the Senju clan?

That's not right. His son is only five years old this year and has always stayed in the rear of the family. He has hardly ever been on the battlefield!

Just then, a cough reached his ears, and Sarutobi Sasuke suppressed his curiosity, his gaze falling once again on Tobirama-sama in front of him.

Suddenly, Tobirama appeared before him, a kind smile on his face, and reached out to stroke his son's head.

"Your name is Hiruzen Sarutobi, right? Not bad, kid."

In the past two days, he has also come to understand some things a little better from the perspective of the future.

He died unexpectedly back then, and this child was appointed as the Third Hokage of Konoha in a time of crisis, and successfully protected Konoha until the time of the future Stone Cave.

Although we don't know the specifics of what will happen in the future, judging from the peaceful scene we've witnessed these past few days, this Third Hokage must be a good and responsible Hokage!

Tobirama looked up at Sarutobi Sasuke beside him, and said solemnly, "Protect him well, and this child will surely become a pillar of Konoha in the future!"

"?!"

Upon hearing Tobirama's words, Sarutobi Sasuke's face was filled with disbelief.

Although he was also a renowned and powerful ninja, compared to these three... he was still far inferior.

Unexpectedly, Tobirama Senju valued his child so much. No, even Hashirama Senju and Madara Uchiha seemed to agree with Tobirama's words!

This is... absolutely incredible.

Is his son really that talented?

Somewhat flattered, Sarutobi Sasuke quickly bowed to express his gratitude, "Thank you for your guidance, Tobirama-sama. I will certainly teach Hiruzen well!"

"Very good. I will keep a close eye on this child. Also, the Sarutobi clan's territory has been designated." Tobirama Senju nodded in satisfaction. "You can take your clansmen to see it first. If you are not satisfied, you can come and tell me."

"Yes, Lord Tobirama, then I will not fight..."

However, before the excited Sarutobi Sasuke could finish speaking, suddenly, seeing that these three powerful ninjas valued Hiruzen so much while ignoring him, Shimura Danzo also showed anxiety on his face. He quickly took a step forward and said, "Lord Hashirama, Lord Tobirama, Lord Madara, I am Shimura Danzo, and I greet you on behalf of the Shimura family."

"The Shimura family?" The voice drew Tobirama Senju's attention. He smiled and nodded. "I understand. The Shimura family's territory has also been divided up. Remember to tell the adults in your family."

Danzo Shimura... I've never heard of him!

However, the Shimura clan is also a powerful ninja clan, and they will surely become pillars of Konoha in the future!

This child seems a bit impatient!

Seeing that Shimura Danzo still wanted to say something, Senju Tobirama waved his hand, "It's getting late, go and get some rest!"

"Yes, Lord Tobirama." Upon hearing Tobirama's words, Sarutobi Sasuke immediately pulled Shimura Danzo back and said seriously, "Danzo, don't disturb Lord Hashirama, Lord Tobirama, and Lord Madara's rest."

After saying that, he didn't hesitate any longer and directly pulled Shimura Danzo outside.

As for Shimura Danzo... seeing that Lord Tobirama really didn't know him, he lowered his head in disappointment, but quickly disappeared, clenching his fist and staring solemnly at the bewildered Hiruzen.

[Hiruzen, I didn't expect your reputation to have spread this far. You're still putting on airs in front of me! Damn it, I'll definitely catch up to you!]

Little did they know, after they left...

Hashirama Senju excitedly pulled Tobirama along, "Tobirama, look, look! It's here! The Third Hokage of Konoha has appeared!"

"Looks unremarkable." Uchiha Madara sneered disdainfully. "To choose someone like this as Hokage, it seems your judgment isn't very good either."

"It's better than the inherently evil Uchiha clan." Tobirama Senju retorted without backing down, then frowned and pondered, "Hiruzen Sarutobi, the Third Hokage... perhaps I can ask about this child tomorrow."

I wonder how well the Third Hokage managed Konoha, but judging from the future I see... it must be very good!

You could also ask Danzo Shimura; he felt a deep bond with those two children.

Perhaps we can get some unexpected joy from these two children?

Thinking of this, the future Second Hokage's lips curled into a slight smile. "What an exciting future!"