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"This Will of Fire was mentioned by the Third Hokage, wasn't it?"

"Yes." Hearing Tobirama Senju's words, Ishigami also came to his senses and nodded to the person opposite him. "In the original story, the Will of Fire was just formed during the time of the First Hokage. It was created through the struggles of successive generations of Konoha ninjas, and finally, it was summarized by the Third Hokage: Where the leaves dance, the fire will never die!"

"Is that really so?" After Ishigami explained, Tobirama Senju nodded in understanding.

Doesn't he know what his older brother is like?

Such philosophical and meaningful words could never have come from my elder brother.

However, it seems that something unexpected has happened...

Tobirama Senju glared at his older brother, [Look what you've done!], then looked at the elderly Third Hokage on the stage, a look of admiration appearing on his face, ["It seems the future Hokage is even more outstanding than I imagined!"]

After saying that, he shifted his gaze back to Shi Jian, "Let's talk about the Third Hokage!"

"..."

The Third Hokage...

Shi Jian's eye twitched, and a hint of struggle involuntarily appeared in his eyes. After a moment of contemplation, he adjusted his tone and said slowly, "The Third Hokage, Hiruzen Sarutobi, was a student of the Second Hokage, Tobirama Senju. However, there are rumors that he was jointly taught by the First Hokage and the Second Hokage."

He was appointed Hokage of Konoha at the end of the First Shinobi World War, succeeding the previous Hokage in a time of crisis.

"Due to the sudden death of the Second Hokage, Tobirama Senju, in order to manage Konoha, he innovatively established the positions of Hokage Assistant and Konoha Advisor. He also invited Danzo Shimura, who was also Tobirama Senju's subordinate at the time, to serve as Hokage Assistant, and Homura Mitokado and Koharu Utatane to serve as high-level advisors to Konoha. Together with the Hokage, the four of them managed Konoha, allowing the village to quickly stabilize after the war."

"..."

Upon hearing Shi Jian's words, the three of them understood why he was described as being appointed to a critical mission.

Especially Tobirama Senju… his face was filled with emotion, it seems his accident had a significant impact on Konoha.

It must have been really tough on this child!

But it seems the final result was good.

"During his term, he worked together with Danzo Shimura, Homura Mitokado, and Koharu Utatane to make Konoha Village, which had experienced many wars, become the strongest ninja village again." Ishigami recalled, and then said, "He was the Hokage who actually held the highest power in Konoha for the longest time in the history of the ninja world, and he was also the longest-lived Hokage, creating the golden age of Konoha Village."

He himself... was a great ninja who deeply loved the village and protected its residents. He possessed exceptional teaching abilities, was proficient in all five chakra natures, and was known as the "Professor of Ninjutsu." He was also known for his tough approach to external affairs, earning the respect of the Kage of the other four of the Five Great Ninja Villages during his tenure. He was called a "Hero of the Ninja," and his strength... was even once considered that of the strongest Hokage.

"???" x3

Wait, wait, the strongest Hokage?

Is this little monkey really that awesome?

Upon hearing this, the three people, who had been wearing relieved smiles, froze on the spot.

If I remember correctly, Hashirama Senju will become the First Hokage next. While others may not know the strength of the First Hokage, Hashirama Senju, surely his younger brother Tobirama Senju and his rival Madara Uchiha do?

The future Third Hokage can actually be called the strongest Hokage?

"Hiss~"

But before the three of them could recover from their shock...

"Furthermore, during his tenure, he perfected the Ninja Academy's educational system, cultivating outstanding ninjas such as Tsunade, Jiraiya, and Orochimaru. According to records, Hiruzen Sarutobi was able to combine ninjutsu of five different attributes from a young age, demonstrating talent even surpassing that of the Second Hokage," Ishigami continued. "Not only that, he could use thousands of ninjutsu, mastering the five nature transformations, secret techniques, taijutsu, and genjutsu to a very high level. He also thoroughly researched all the techniques of Konoha Village, creating countless useful ninjutsu throughout his life. He was truly a worthy professor of ninjutsu!"

"!!!"

Is this child really that outstanding?

Not only is he known as the strongest Hokage, but his ninjutsu skills also demonstrate a talent that surpasses even Hashirama Senju.

Could it be that in the future... they've really gotten old?

But as the three of them stood there stunned, Shi Jian hesitated for a moment, then his expression hardened again. "But..."

However, as soon as the word "but" was uttered, the window in front of them disappeared again.

Shijian: ...

Suddenly I realized... time had come again without me even noticing.

Speaking of which, today I took the three of them on a brief tour of Konoha, chatted with Fugaku Uchiha, and then attended the Third Hokage's speech. It's been about the right amount of time.

However… Shi Jian scratched his head, “It seems I’ve exaggerated a bit!”

However, judging from the official guidebook back then... the Third Hokage, Hiruzen Sarutobi, was indeed quite versatile and powerful, but in the anime... he was portrayed as a little weak.

"Never mind, we can talk about it tomorrow."

He looked up at the stage. By then, the Third Hokage had finished his speech, and it was time to go back to class.

Shi Jian carefully put away the beads, ready to enjoy life at the Ninja Academy. To be honest, seeing the twelve Konoha Genin he had seen on TV in person and becoming their classmates, he was somewhat excited.

However, he didn't know...

Meanwhile, on the other side, in the old Konoha.

The three of them were still in shock because of what he had just said.

He was appointed to a critical mission, making Konoha the strongest ninja village once again and ushering in a golden age for the village. Not only was he known as the strongest Hokage, but his ninjutsu talent also far surpassed that of Tobirama Senju...

Is a prodigy about to emerge from the Sarutobi clan?

"I never imagined the future Third Hokage would be so outstanding." Hashirama Senju was the first to react, sincerely praising, "Even more outstanding than I imagined! Excellent, excellent!"

"Although I still think that kid probably exaggerated a little," Tobirama Senju said calmly, pondering for a moment before smiling and adding, "But without a doubt, that child is also an excellent and qualified Hokage!"

Putting everything else aside, making Konoha the strongest ninja village again, ushering in a prosperous era for Konoha, and leading Konoha into a period of great strength was enough for him and his older brother to acknowledge that child.

Thinking of this, Tobirama Senju did not hesitate at all. With a determined expression, he turned to look at Hashirama Senju and said, "Brother, I plan to take that child as my disciple, just like in the story. Oh, and that child from the Shimura family too."

"Oh, oh, oh, isn't that normal?" Hashirama Senju scratched his head. "You've already subdued him in the future!"

"No." Tobirama Senju shook his head, his eyes flickering slightly. "I'm going to take him in now. Although I don't know how the Third Hokage of that era compared to the Third Hokage in the original story, if the two of us teach him in advance, his situation will be better even if something happens in the future."