[Ding! Invitation successful.]
[[Parallel World] Konoha First Hokage, Madara Uchiha, has joined the group chat.]
"Damn it!"
The moment the notification sounded in his mind, Aoki couldn't help but curse under his breath. He never expected that the new member welcomed by the chat group this time would be Madara Uchiha. He simply couldn't imagine what a world where Madara Uchiha served as Hokage would look like.
Although he was intensely curious about such a world, a powerful sense of crisis instantly enveloped him. With Madara Uchiha as Hokage, Konoha's strength in that world must be terrifyingly immense. The Tailed Beasts had probably never been gifted to other nations. Moreover, the village would also have Senju Hashirama and Senju Tobirama—just thinking about it sent a chill down Aoki's spine. This chat group was probably deliberately pulling in Madara Uchiha to challenge his top-ranking position.
Before Aoki could even finish processing his shock, the chat group's notification sounded again.
[Ding! Invitation successful.]
[Third Hokage Sarutobi Hiruzen has joined the group chat.]
Seeing the second invited newcomer clearly, Aoki's expression instantly turned strange. He absolutely hadn't anticipated that Sarutobi Hiruzen would also be pulled into the group this time.
Aoki had previously imagined many Hokage worlds that might be invited into the group, but he had never considered Sarutobi Hiruzen's world. This outcome was far too unexpected. He could already picture the scene at the Hokage Gathering once Hiruzen joined.
Thinking this, Aoki's curiosity grew even stronger. He immediately chose to enter the Gathering Space. Dazzling light enveloped him, and his consciousness was instantly transported into the chat group.
Third Hokage's World
"Hiruzen, what on earth are you thinking? Uchiha Sasuke must be handed over to me! Only the Anbu Root Organization can forge him into a blade loyal to Konoha!"
Danzo clung stubbornly to the issue of Uchiha Sasuke's custody. Sarutobi Hiruzen, meanwhile, calmly took a puff from his pipe, his gaze fixed on the Crystal Ball on the table. The ball displayed scenes from the Ninja Academy, the focus mostly on Uchiha Sasuke and Naruto Uzumaki.
After a moment, Danzo finally lost his patience. Seeing that Hiruzen showed no intention of relenting, he roared angrily, "Hiruzen! I already gave you the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki! For the sake of the Root Organization, Uchiha Sasuke must be mine!"
Hearing this, Hiruzen slowly raised his eyes, his deep gaze locking onto Danzo before him. He tapped his pipe lightly against the edge of the table a few times and spoke in a steady tone, "Danzo, you should die. Naruto and Sasuke are the future of the village. They are not suited for the Root Organization! I will not hand them over to you."
Seeing Hiruzen's resolute attitude, the fury in Danzo's heart erupted completely. "Hiruzen! You're always like this! Every single person I set my sights on, you snatch away! Shisui Uchiha, Itachi Uchiha, even Kakashi! Now, I only want Uchiha Sasuke! You will give him to me, whether you want to or not!"
Faced with Danzo's relentless pressure, Hiruzen did not yield an inch. He slammed his hand down on the table with a sharp crack, silencing Danzo's roar. "Danzo! Remember! I am the Hokage!"
These words completely ignited the long-suppressed rage in Danzo's heart. Every time he took action, Sarutobi Hiruzen would obstruct him, and each time, the other would pull out this line: "I am the Hokage."
If only he hadn't hesitated back then... Danzo was filled with regret, his furious words churning in his throat: "Those words should have been mine to say! The position of Hokage should be mine! Not yours!"
Seeing Danzo's livid expression, Sarutobi Hiruzen knew it was time to stop. His tone softened slightly: "Aside from these two children, I won't stop you from choosing anyone else. Is that acceptable?"
Hearing Sarutobi Hiruzen's almost condescending words, Danzo merely snorted coldly. This was clearly forcing him to pick through scraps—aside from the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki and the Uchiha orphan, he had no interest in any of the other students. And now he was being told to choose freely, with no interference? Did they really think he would fall for such a trap?
"Hmph! You'll regret this, Hiruzen!"
With that parting threat, Danzo turned and stormed out of the Hokage's Office. Hearing this familiar retort, Sarutobi Hiruzen couldn't help but smile. After working together for so many years, he knew that when Danzo said this, it meant he had already conceded.
At this moment, Sarutobi Hiruzen felt increasingly satisfied with his current position. Being the Hokage was truly different in every way. He could still dedicate the rest of his life to serving Konoha.
Lost in his thoughts, Sarutobi Hiruzen was suddenly interrupted by a notification sound ringing in his mind.
[Ding! You have joined the Konoha Hokage Chat Group.]
[Group Owner Aoki is hosting a Hokage Gathering. Please join immediately!]
"Huh? Who?!"
The sudden notification startled Sarutobi Hiruzen, his expression changing abruptly. He warily scanned his surroundings, checking for any unusual movements, his mind filled with confusion. He couldn't help but mutter to himself: "Hokage Chat Group? What does that mean? Could it be that Hokage from different eras can communicate here?"
[Ding! Group Owner Aoki has initiated the Hokage Gathering! Please join at once!]
While Sarutobi Hiruzen was still hesitating, the notification sounded again in his mind, urging him incessantly. "Who are they? And where is this Hokage Gathering? Who is Aoki?"
He cautiously looked around, searching for answers. Before anyone could respond, the notification came again: "Here, you can obtain everything you desire through competition!"
Sarutobi Hiruzen was shocked: "Competition? Competing with the worlds of past Hokage?"
The notification gave an affirmative reply: "Yes. Your world will be ranked alongside the worlds of other Hokage. Worlds with higher rankings will receive generous rewards!"
The moment he received this answer, Sarutobi Hiruzen couldn't help but feel a surge of excitement, filled with boundless anticipation for those generous rewards. Since it was a ranking competition against the worlds of past Hokage, the rewards were sure to be substantial.
"I'll join!"
In Sarutobi Hiruzen's eyes, he was the strongest Hokage of all generations. How could his world not take first place? Thinking of the generous rewards within easy reach, he eagerly chose to join...
The moment Sarutobi Hiruzen made his decision, a dazzling light instantly enveloped him.
Parallel World · The World of the First Hokage, Madara Uchiha
At this time, Konoha was undoubtedly the number one Hidden Village in the Ninja World. The First Hokage, Madara Uchiha, had quelled successive Great Ninja Wars with swift and decisive measures. Konoha was now entering a golden age of rapid development.
Inside the Hokage Building, Hashirama exclaimed excitedly, "Hahaha, Madara! The surrounding minor nations have all sent envoys, requesting to submit to Konoha, seeking our village's protection, and willingly becoming vassals of the Land of Fire!"
He placed the submission documents from various nations before Madara Uchiha, his face beaming with joy. Madara Uchiha glanced casually at the documents, his eyes filled with disdain. "Hashirama, you need to grow up. With your mindset, the Ninja World will never achieve true peace! These minor nations are seeking protection now, but once Konoha weakens, they'll be the first to stab us in the back! Therefore, we will only accept the complete annexation of these minor nations, never vassalage!"
Hearing Madara's words, Hashirama frowned, worried that such a decision would spark war again. Surprisingly, Tobirama agreed with Madara's stance. After some discussion, Hashirama and Tobirama turned and left the Hokage Building, leaving Madara Uchiha alone in place. His gaze fell on the documents on the table as he sank into thought.
[Ding! You have joined the Konoha Hokage Chat Group.]
[Group owner Aoki is hosting a Hokage Gathering. Please join immediately!]
"Hmm?"
The sudden notification in his mind made Madara Uchiha wary. He cautiously scanned his surroundings, confirming nothing was amiss before focusing again on the prompt. "Hokage Chat Group? Interesting. Could it be that I'll meet Hokage from other worlds?"
After roughly understanding the chat group's purpose, Madara Uchiha immediately decided to join, not caring whether it was a Genjutsu or a conspiracy. In his eyes, no one in this world could deceive him without his notice.
"I'll join!"
As Madara Uchiha spoke, dazzling light instantly enveloped him. Gazing at the shimmering light screen before him, his curiosity grew even stronger. Before he could investigate further, a blinding flash of light suddenly filled his vision, and his consciousness was transported to another space.
The moment Madara Uchiha stepped into the gathering space, before he could even see his surroundings clearly, a piercing scream echoed through the space:
"Ahhh! Stop hitting me! Stop! Teacher, I know I was wrong!"
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