Tsunade: "..."
That actually sounds quite plausible.
The problem is...
No one believes Orochimaru belongs to this side.
Orochimaru's arrival indeed puzzled everyone.
That's good now.
[The one standing on the opposite side of this formation.]
There were only three people.
No, it shouldn't be called a person.
[After all, both of them were resurrected through Edo Tensei.]
Hashirama Senju scratched the back of his head and waved at Tsunade.
[Hahaha~]
This seems to be a serious matter.
Tobirama Senju's previously solemn expression turned utterly astonished.
[It's gotten to this point?!]
["monkey!"]
"Stop pretending to be mute, speak up!"
Tobirama Senju had realized that things were out of control, and completely beyond his expectations.
[It might be... a development he couldn't have come up with even after racking his brains.]
Hiruzen Sarutobi seemed not to have heard Tobirama Senju's words.
[He hung his head, remaining silent.]
[Inside the arena, in the spectator stands.]
Everyone was stunned.
Something seems off about how things are developing!
[Why does it feel like... this is going to be a trial for the ancestors?]
[How things unfolded.]
It seems the tone was set the moment Konoha genin Naruto Uzumaki appeared.
That is indeed the case.
[When Tobirama Senju let out a fierce shout.]
[In the audience.]
Danzo Shimura silently took a few steps back.
[Hidden behind a crowd of spectators.]
[Among the audience, many sensed something juicy was about to happen.]
[Of course, this does not include the Konoha villagers who have mastered the Will of Fire.]
[The sound of Tobirama Senju questioning Hiruzen Sarutobi can be heard.]
They were even starting to get a little annoyed.
Although you are the Second Hokage, it is the strongest Hokage—the Third Hokage!
[He's the Third Hokage, who protected Konoha for many years and devoted himself to the village!]
Don't tell me you're the Second Hokage.
Even the First Hokage, who founded the village, wouldn't do!
The First Hokage only created the village.
The Third Hokage protected the village for many years!
[If the timing hadn't been wrong, the Third Hokage would still be the First Hokage!]
[good. ]
This is the present moment.
[The true thoughts of the Konoha villagers in the audience who had grasped the Will of Fire.]
[If it weren't for Naruto's Lightning Release: Kirin still hanging there.]
[I reckon this group is about to speak up.]
"Damn it... how did that fox demon become so strong?!"
Finally, in a tense atmosphere...
[Yes, it was indeed a stifling atmosphere for these villagers who had deeply grasped the Will of Fire.]
Finally, someone spoke up.
[Upon hearing this,]
The others immediately mustered their courage.
["that is!"]
"And that guy, what right does he have to speak to the Third Hokage like that?!"
"If you didn't know better, you'd think the Third Hokage had done something wrong!"
"If it weren't for the Third Hokage, I still wouldn't be able to get over the pain of losing my loved ones... Don't say that to the Third Hokage!"
["..."
["One call, a hundred responses."]
Nara Shikamaru, resting his head on his arms, glanced back at the person who had just spoken.
He then shook his head.
Doesn't he know?
It wasn't that the Third Hokage was too weak or incompetent in dealing with foreign affairs.
How could he have lost his loved ones?
Of course, some things just don't make sense.
A large portion of these people are beyond saving.
Shikamaru turned around and looked at Naruto's retreating figure.
I just think Naruto is too kind.
However, this thought had only just arisen.
[It was immediately shattered by another thought.]
[etc! ]
[If, on the surface, we're giving these villagers, brainwashed by the Will of Fire, a chance...]
[Let them break free from the brainwashing of this 'cult'.]
[Relying solely on one's own strength... there will be no time constraints.]
Having witnessed firsthand how filthy, incompetent, and dark their "faith" truly is... who is the real enemy...?
This seems to be a punishment even more severe than death.
[if...]
[Expelled from Konoha?]
Shikamaru was startled.
"Killing someone is merely a matter of beheading them."
This is going to make these guys pay a thousandfold!
[and...]
Most importantly...
Naruto might have had this idea, but he was too lazy to put in the effort.
[That's all I can think of...]
Nara Shikamaru's gaze involuntarily fell on Namikaze Minato, and then on Uzumaki Kushina's retreating figure.
No wonder...no wonder!
At this very moment.
[In the audience.]
[The voices of those villagers, brainwashed by the Will of Fire, are quite loud!]
If he can hear it, others can surely hear it too.
[Can...]
[His shoulders trembled slightly, and his beautiful long red hair slowly stood up.]
[But Kushina Uzumaki didn't turn around to curse, nor did she directly attack.]
Nara Shikamaru knows.
He guessed right.
Naruto probably wouldn't, and wouldn't be too lazy to, do that.
Alternatively, they might not actively seek revenge, but simply make them pay for the debts they've accumulated over the years.
Therefore, Minato Namikaze and Kushina Uzumaki will inevitably do it intentionally.
Tobirama Senju: "Oh no... I think I saw my face change after being resurrected with Edo Tensei."
Tobirama Senju: "But it hasn't reached its maximum value yet... it's still within an acceptable range."
Uchiha Izuna: Hahaha~
Uchiha Izuna: You are him, and he is you. You are the same. If he gets struck by lightning, it's the same as you getting struck by lightning!
Tobirama Senju: "..."
Yes, yes, you're right.
"That's enough!"
Just because Minato Namikaze and Kushina Uzumaki could endure it doesn't mean others could.
"The son of the Fourth Hokage, treated like this?!"
"A fox spirit? A fox spirit?"
"Come on, try saying it again!"
[boom--]
Sakura was naturally the first to retort.
In some respects.
Sakura and Kushina look very alike.
That tiny, pink fist slammed against the roof.
It was breached directly.
[The area below fell completely silent.]
[Actually, the ones arguing just now were the villagers who had been brainwashed by the Will of Fire.]
The people from other villages were all just watching the show.
This scene.
[This made Tobirama Senju frown.]
[Take action against the villagers?]
"Wait a minute!"
"Monkey, stop playing dead, talk!"
Hashirama Senju's expression changed.
He opened his mouth, as if to say something, but then stopped himself.
His gaze shifted between the Fourth Hokage's family and his own younger brother.
[Finally, the gaze fell upon Hiruzen Sarutobi's old face, which resembled a dead dog.]
He shook his head and sighed.
He had anticipated this situation back then, but he hadn't expected to take so many precautions.
[The result is that it's already like this after only three generations.]