Chapter 180: Hashirama: What Was That Jutsu Called?
Kakashi's words left Might Guy somewhat bewildered. Though he didn't understand the situation, at least Guy knew that Konoha was temporarily out of danger.
Thinking this, Guy quickly deactivated his Eight Inner Gates state.
Not only Guy, but the many other Konoha shinobi also let out a sigh of relief in their hearts while simultaneously dispelling their combat states.
"Haha! Konoha is so much better now than when the village was first built."
Hashirama swept his gaze across the many Konoha shinobi whose eyes flickered with joy, speaking happily.
Compared to when Konoha was first established and the various clans still held cautious attitudes toward each other, seeing the Konoha shinobi now...
Hashirama could clearly sense that the many Konoha shinobi before him had developed a sense of belonging to Konoha.
Thinking this, the smile on Hashirama's face grew even wider, and a hint of determination appeared in his eyes.
The words of Madara and Yuto, while not shaking Hashirama's beliefs, did leave a trace of confusion deep in his heart about true peace.
But now, seeing the appearance of the Konoha people, Hashirama understood that the peace he wanted to protect was not wrong.
If the shinobi of Konoha were like this, then the shinobi of other villages were probably the same.
"Grandfather!"
Looking at Hashirama's foolishly smiling expression, Tsunade's dissatisfied voice rang out from the side.
Hashirama lightly coughed, quickly showing a serious expression on his face:
"Those two, Madara and Yuto, definitely won't let this go so easily. Before long, both of them will likely make major moves. Inform the other villages about these two so they can prepare."
Hashirama's voice rang in Tsunade's ears, making her frown involuntarily.
The other villages had just waged war against Konoha, and now they were to be informed so easily? Naturally, Tsunade was unwilling at heart.
Seeing Tsunade's expression, Jiraiya standing beside her thought for a moment and understood why she was frowning.
"Except for Kirigakure, the other three great villages waged war against Konoha likely because Yuto, the First Mizukage, was instigating behind the scenes."
"The situation in the shinobi world is far more severe than imagined. This isn't just Konoha's matter anymore—it's the entire shinobi world's matter."
Jiraiya stood beside Tsunade, speaking softly.
Tsunade rolled her eyes. Naturally, she understood the stakes involved.
The only thing that dissatisfied her was that the other villages could obtain such important intelligence so easily when Konoha had spent considerable effort to acquire it.
Hashirama glanced at Jiraiya, a satisfied expression flashing in his eyes.
However, recalling Yuto's words before he left, Hashirama's face showed a thoughtful expression.
Whether it was Yuto or Madara, Hashirama didn't know what these two planned to do next.
Hashirama held his forehead, showing a headache expression. He had originally thought the backup plan he left behind could solve Yuto, but who would have thought not only was it not solved, but even Madara had been resurrected.
As for future plans, Hashirama had no idea what to do.
If Tobirama were here, it would be good.
Thinking this, Hashirama let out a helpless sigh.
"Lord Hashirama! Since the matters regarding Yuto and Madara have temporarily concluded, Lord Hashirama doesn't need to return to the alternate space."
"Konoha hasn't selected a new Hokage yet. Could Lord Hashirama take up the position?"
Jiraiya looked at Hashirama, suddenly remembering something, his eyes lighting up as he spoke.
Regarding the position of Hokage, although the Third had passed it to him, Jiraiya always felt he wasn't suited to be Hokage.
Rather than choosing him, it would be better to choose Tsunade.
But now, no one was more suited to resume the position of Hokage than Lord Hashirama.
Jiraiya's voice wasn't loud, but it wasn't quiet either.
As his words rang out, the surrounding Konoha shinobi simultaneously turned their gazes to Hashirama, their expressions showing agreement.
No one in all of Konoha was more suited to be Hokage than Hashirama, the founder.
Tsunade standing beside him also had somewhat bright eyes.
Regarding the selection of the Hokage position, they had discussed it countless times in the Hokage's office, but every time, Danzo, Mitokado Homura, and Utatane Koharu would make excuses to delay it.
Tsunade had long been dissatisfied with Danzo's faction. If Grandfather resumed the position of Hokage, then Danzo and the others wouldn't even have an excuse to object.
Or rather, they wouldn't dare!
Hearing Jiraiya's words, Hashirama was slightly stunned. In the next moment, scenes from his time as Hokage flashed through his mind.
Scenes of being buried by massive piles of scrolls made Hashirama shudder involuntarily.
Hashirama quickly shook his head. Under the somewhat astonished gazes of everyone, he spoke casually:
"Forget it, being Hokage is too tiring. Just choose someone else."
After speaking, just as Tsunade was about to say something, Hashirama stepped forward and disappeared from the spot.
Seeing Hashirama disappear before her eyes, Tsunade couldn't help but hold her forehead and let out a light sigh.
When Hashirama appeared again, he was standing on a relatively high rock.
Hashirama raised his head, his gaze surveying Konoha ahead. When he saw the somewhat damaged outer perimeter of Konoha, Hashirama's eyebrows couldn't help but twitch.
Pressing his palms together, Hashirama rapidly mobilized the chakra within his body.
Boom! Boom!
In the next moment, a rumbling sound suddenly rang out from Konoha's outer perimeter.
Immediately after, in everyone's sight, trees suddenly sprouted from the outer walls of Konoha that had been destroyed and not yet repaired.
These trees grew rapidly upon appearing, intertwining with each other.
In the blink of an eye, walls completely composed of trees stood erect once again on Konoha's outer perimeter.
"That should do it."
Hashirama released his hands, speaking to himself.
Although the walls were entirely composed of Wood Style, with his chakra reinforcement, these trees' hardness far exceeded that of ordinary Earth Style techniques.
Though the walls were easily repaired, there wasn't much joy on Hashirama's face.
Repairing the walls was merely to give the civilians of Konoha and some shinobi a sense of security.
But Hashirama understood that such walls were like paper to Yuto and Madara.
The only thing that could stop those two was absolute strength.
But...
Hashirama clenched his fist tightly. With his current strength, he was no longer a match for those two.
The reason this incident ended so easily wasn't because of him, nor was it because of the power Konoha displayed. While that power would cause trouble for Yuto and Madara, it wasn't enough to keep them here. The real reason it ended was because of the mutual wariness between Yuto and Madara.
Both feared the other would stab them in the back during battle.
If there were a next time, Konoha might not be able to resolve the situation as easily as now.
He must increase his strength!
Thinking this, Hashirama's eyes flickered slightly.
Suddenly, Hashirama's eyes lit up as if he remembered something. His body flashed, disappearing as an afterimage.
At this moment, on the other side, Tsunade and Jiraiya were still marveling at the walls repaired with Wood Style in an instant.
In almost an instant, Hashirama appeared before them again.
"Lord Hashirama!"
Jiraiya was stunned and quickly spoke.
Hashirama nodded casually, but his gaze didn't fall on Jiraiya. Instead, he looked around.
When Hashirama's gaze landed on a figure in a certain direction, his face showed joy and he quickly walked over.
"Kakashi, amazing! As expected of Lord Hashirama."
Might Guy looked at the walls completely composed of Wood Style in the distance, letting out a sigh of admiration to Kakashi.
Kakashi similarly nodded. Though he already knew Lord Hashirama's strength was terrifying, he still couldn't help but feel a sense of awe in his heart.
Suddenly, Kakashi saw a familiar figure walking toward them.
Kakashi and Might Guy were simultaneously startled and quickly spoke respectfully to that figure:
"Lord Hashirama!"
Hashirama walked up to the two of them, scratched his head, and spoke somewhat embarrassedly:
"What are your two names?"
"Kakashi, Might Guy!"
Kakashi and Might Guy quickly replied respectfully.
"I remember now, I've seen you."
Looking at Kakashi, a flash of realization appeared on Hashirama's face. He suddenly remembered seeing him in the alternate space earlier.
Seeing Hashirama's expression, a black line couldn't help but appear on Kakashi's forehead.
Hashirama smiled dryly, then turned his gaze to Might Guy, speaking somewhat embarrassedly:
"Sorry to disturb you, but Guy, would you be interested in chatting alone?"
Might Guy was obviously stunned. He turned to look at his good friend Kakashi who was similarly stunned, then his face showed a delighted expression as he quickly spoke:
"Lord Hashirama, of course I'm interested!"
Hashirama reached out and grabbed Guy's shoulder. With a flash, both disappeared simultaneously.
When the two appeared again, Hashirama and Might Guy were standing on a road in Konoha.
"What an amazing Body Flicker Technique!"
Might Guy looked around, speaking excitedly.
Hashirama smiled: "A minor technique."
"Right, Guy, what was that jutsu you used called?"
Hashirama widened his eyes, looking at Guy with anticipation, using his hands to gesture at his body.
Describing the several surges of chakra that had erupted from Guy's body at that time.
Might Guy was first stunned, but after seeing Hashirama's movements, he instantly understood what jutsu Hashirama was asking about.
"The name of that jutsu is Eight Inner Gates!"
Might Guy spoke with a solemn expression.
The Eight Inner Gates—if someone else asked, Guy naturally wouldn't tell them easily, but if it was the First Hokage Hashirama, that was a different matter.
"Eight Inner Gates? What an amazing name!"
Hashirama's eyes lit up as he couldn't help but speak.
Might Guy's expression froze. The solemn expression he had put on instantly vanished. To be called amazing by Lord Hashirama, how could Guy not be excited?
His shining teeth were revealed. Guy had wanted to give Hashirama his usual thumbs-up gesture.
But recalling Hashirama's identity, Guy somewhat sheepishly lowered his raised hand. Still, he maintained an excited expression:
"It's amazing, right? I also think it's an amazing name."
"This is the result of my father Might Dai's cultivation over 20 years."
Might Guy spoke with an excited expression. If not for Hashirama's status, Guy would have long since made youth and passion-related gestures.
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