MM Racing Chapter 218: The Next Hokage.
Chapter 218: The Next Hokage.
The First Shinobi World War has ended.
With Madara Uchiha and Tobirama Senju stripped of all their posts and placed under house arrest, Hashirama Senju regained power...
[Six Paths Ancestor: @All members, Black Zetsu and Fukasaku can go back now. Tobi can continue to stay in the Land of Rain and do as he pleases. The nine tailed beasts remain unchanged.]
[Black Zetsu: Received.]
[Fukasaku: Received.]
[Afei: Received.]
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Outside Iwagaku Village, on the rocky mountain
Wu, dressed in a plain-colored robe, stood here personally to bid farewell to Hei Jue.
"Black Zetsu, how should we say goodbye?"
With a hint of reluctance in her eyes and brows, she asked softly.
Black Zetsu turned to look at him and slowly said, "Peace has been restored in the ninja world, and my mission has come to an end."
"No, from now on, manage Iwagakure well and protect your village."
"I see."
An unexpected feeling of reluctance welled up inside me.
Whether from the perspective of shared interests or the bond forged over a long period of time, he was truly unwilling for Black Zetsu to leave.
This immortal can not only strategize for him and sort out all the complicated matters, but also help him break through bottlenecks and greatly improve his strength.
Such a powerful cheat is hard to find anywhere else in the entire ninja world.
"Immortal, why must you leave?"
"Konoha has only recently ceased hostilities, and the situation in the ninja world remains murky and uncertain, far from being truly stable."
He frowned slightly, his tone full of earnestness.
Black Zetsu chuckled softly, his tone calm: "Don't worry, Wu, the ninja world won't descend into chaos."
"well....."
Seeing this, Wu sighed helplessly, then composed himself and bowed deeply to Hei Zetsu.
"Thank you so much, Immortal! I am deeply grateful for your help along the way!"
He expressed his heartfelt gratitude.
Black Zetsu's lips curled into a faint smile as he said softly, "We'll meet again. Until we meet again."
As soon as he finished speaking, a faint chakra fluctuation emanated from Black Zetsu's body, and his figure instantly vanished into the ground beneath his feet, disappearing completely.
"Until we meet again..."
Wu stood quietly on the rocky mountain, his gaze fixed on the direction where Hei Jue had left, lost in thought, and did not move an inch for a long time.
Meanwhile, on the other side...
Hidden Mist Village.
On the beach, waves gently lapped against the shore, and a salty sea breeze swept by.
Hozuki Gengetsu, dressed in a loose bathrobe and wearing sunglasses, was saying goodbye to Fukasaku Senjin.
"Master Fukasaku, the war in the ninja world has finally ended, yet you choose to leave at this very moment."
"It's time," Hozuki Gengetsu said reluctantly.
Fukasaku stroked his beard, smiled gently, and slowly instructed, "Gengetsu, from now on you must manage Kirigakure with care, and never easily provoke war again."
"Everything in the world is preordained. Konoha ended up in such a state because it went against the will of Heaven and violated the natural order."
"Where there is yin, there is yang. The balance of yin and yang is the right way of heaven and earth. Once this balance is broken, heaven will take action to correct it. The fate of Konoha is the best proof of this."
"As the saying goes, there are gods watching from above. One must never be arrogant or conceited, but always be in awe and never go against the will of Heaven."
Fukasaku's words were full of hidden meaning; what seemed like ordinary advice was actually a subtle hint.
Hozuki Gengetsu was naturally insightful, and after a little thought, he instantly grasped the true meaning.
Hozuki Gengetsu's expression immediately turned serious!
"I see. I understand completely now. From now on, I will always keep a sense of awe and keep to my duty."
Hozuki Gengetsu quickly bowed and said.
Fukasaku nodded, then jumped into the sea and disappeared.
Hozuki Gengetsu stood alone on the reef, hands behind his back, enjoying the sea breeze.
Black Zetsu and Fukasaku returned to Mount Myōboku.
After Fukasaku and Black Zetsu left.
Four more years have passed in the ninja world.
These four years were a particularly difficult four years for Konoha.
Konoha is slowly recovering due to the trauma and aftereffects of war.
For the past four years, Hashirama Senju worked tirelessly day and night on Konoha's affairs, even using numerous wood clones to help villagers throughout the Land of Fire.
For example, building houses generates wood.
He does everything personally and meticulously.
At the same time, Hashirama Senju also helped the surrounding small countries with their development.
This was all for the purpose of restoring Konoha's reputation in the ninja world.
Furthermore, Hashirama Senju promoted an important policy.
That is, the thousand hands merged into the common people.
Because this war resulted in the deaths of many civilians in Konoha, Hashirama Senju took in civilians within the Land of Fire while simultaneously arranging for the Senju clan to integrate into Konoha.
Hashirama Senju was practically exhausted, and on top of that, his body was getting older...
Outside Konoha Village.
Uchiha Izuna returned with his disciples.
"Teacher, the Second Hokage summoned you back this time, probably because he wants you to take over the position of Hokage."
Danzo said from the side.
Hiruzen Sarutobi nodded thoughtfully.
Izuna, who was nearing old age, sighed softly, "Ah, I just hope the Second Hokage takes good care of his health..."
Danzo remained silent upon hearing this.
Uchiha Kagami, Akimichi Torifu, Mitokado Homura, and Utatane Koharu all seemed very happy.
They were Izuna's disciples.
Now that Izuna might become the Fourth Hokage, how could they not be happy?
Upon arriving in Konoha, Uchiha Izuna immediately went to see Senju Hashirama.
When Izuna Uchiha saw Hashirama Senju, he was still taken aback.
I never imagined that Hashirama Senju already had a full head of white hair.
"Naruto!"
Uchiha Izuna spoke.
"Izuna, you're here. Come here quickly. You don't need to call me Hokage, just call me Hashirama. Like before, I have something to tell you."
Hashirama Senju stood up with a gentle smile and said.
Uchiha Izuna nodded upon hearing this.
"Hashirama, you've gotten so old, time flies..."
Uchiha Izuna sighed.
Hashirama Senju smiled slightly: "Have you not heard that time flies like a galloping horse, and the sun and moon pass like falling flowers and flowing water? My granddaughter Tsuna is almost ready to enter the Ninja Academy..."
"hehe...."
Izuna smiled bitterly, and couldn't help but recall the scenes of conquering the world under the command of his great-grandfather.
At that time, they were full of vigor and swept across the Land of Fire, invincible and unconquerable!
Now, they are all old.
The two chatted for a while, and then Hashirama Senju brought up the topic of the Hokage.
"I'm dying. The ninja village needs a Hokage, and you're the only one more suitable than anyone else in the entire village!"
Hashirama Senju looked at Izuna Uchiha and said solemnly.
Upon hearing this, Uchiha Izuna closed his eyes, then sighed and said, "My time is running out. My eyes have almost gone blind over the years, I'm afraid... I'm worried..."
Hashirama Senju smiled bitterly upon hearing this, realizing there was truly no one left.
Should we just select young people directly?
What a joke! He doesn't even have any apprentices. If he just chooses young people, will the clan leaders accept it?
Should we choose Tobirama?
That won't work either. The people of Konoha and the various clans despise Madara and Tobirama, those two warmongers.
"Who do you think can become Hokage after you?"
"I can't help but ask," Hashirama Senju asked helplessly.