This kind of thing...
The two Hokage Advisors have long been accustomed to it.
Ever since they became part of Konoha's leadership, this has always been the way things were done. Sarutobi Hiruzen handled what needed handling, while Danzo took care of what was inconvenient.
"No wonder you didn't let that brat become Hokage..."
Tsunade sat back down, feeling a sense of powerlessness, but she quickly pulled herself together: "When are we meeting the Daimyo? When is the Dark Department ready for the Hokage succession ceremony? I want to immediately take over as the Fifth Hokage!"
Root Base.
Akihara Kagura had already preemptively revived the four deceased Hokages, which was also why he insisted that Tsunade not come along.
He now wanted to have the four Hokages enter Konoha's leadership. To prevent them from harboring any thoughts, Akihara Kagura hoped to help them clearly recognize reality.
Akihara Kagura gathered the four Hokages and softly began, "To help you Hokage-dono recognize reality, I plan to spar with you all at a certain place..."
"I hope through this sparring, we can all understand our respective positions, to prevent a certain Hokage-dono here who's skilled in Kinjutsu from thinking that unraveling the Reanimation Jutsu could change the situation..."
"Brat, don't be cryptic with your reminders!"
The Second Hokage Senju Tobirama acknowledged Akihara Kagura's insinuation, crossed his arms, and said coldly, "I have indeed already figured out how to unravel the Reanimation Jutsu you've used..."
"Do you really intend to fight against four Hokages all by yourself?"
The Fourth Hokage Namikaze Minato looked at Akihara Kagura with some surprise. He wasn't aware of how strong Kagura was, relying solely on the teachings of the Third Hokage Sarutobi Hiruzen during this period.
As for the First Hokage Senju Hashirama, he was somewhat astonished: "Ah, do you want to fight against the four of us?"
"Such arrogance..."
The Second Hokage Senju Tobirama coldly remarked on Akihara Kagura's actions.
However...
This matter was advantageous to them.
Senju Tobirama had been contemplating this issue for a long time.
If the four Hokages could defeat Akihara Kagura, they could consider how to unravel the Reanimation Jutsu. No matter how Akihara Kagura tried to control them, there would always come a time when he would be careless, and they were bound to find an opportunity...
Of course.
This would be based on one principle: that they could defeat Akihara Kagura without causing too much damage to Konoha.
"Where should we fight?"
Sarutobi Hiruzen raised a question, softly asking, "In Konoha, wouldn't the commotion be a bit too much?"
"Find a remote location..."
Senju Tobirama glanced at his big brother, then at Akihara Kagura. These two, when really fighting, could easily destroy Konoha: "After all, there are five of us, and three of us can use the Flying Thunder God Jutsu, so we can arrive quickly..."
"Should it be at sea?"
Sarutobi Hiruzen looked at Senju Tobirama, thinking they should choose a favorable environment.
"Let's set it on land!"
Senju Tobirama shook his head, disapproving of the idea.
Because at sea, it might boost his Water Release, but it would greatly limit his brother's performance and also the Flying Thunder God users.
"..."
Everyone present simultaneously thought of one country.
"Let's go!"
Senju Tobirama placed a hand on his brother's shoulder, turned back to look at Akihara Kagura: "Brat, I heard you're a Flying Thunder God user too, don't be too slow..."
"I'll have a pear juice first."
Akihara Kagura picked up the drink on the table and waved his hand: "You go ahead, I'll catch up soon..."
"Hmph!"
Senju Tobirama snorted coldly and vanished with Senju Hashirama from the spot!
"Third Hokage-dono, let's go too."
Namikaze Minato placed a hand on Sarutobi Hiruzen's shoulder, using the Flying Thunder God Jutsu to instantly take the Third Hokage away!
"Gulp, gulp..."
Akihara Kagura was still slowly sipping his pear juice.
Late at night.
Land of Wind.
In a desolate desert.
Akihara Kagura stood in the middle of the desert, quietly awaiting the arrival of the four Hokages. He departed last but arrived first.
After a while.
Namikaze Minato, carrying Sarutobi Hiruzen, arrived first. Senju Tobirama, with Senju Hashirama, arrived slightly later, and the expression of this Second Hokage didn't look very pleased.
"Finally here, been waiting for you for a while."
Akihara Kagura stood in the desert, seemingly somewhat impatient from waiting.
"Is Kagura here before us?"
Namikaze Minato looked at Akihara Kagura in surprise, smiling as he praised, "Your Flying Thunder God Jutsu is even faster than mine and the Second Hokage's!"
"Faster than Tobirama, huh!"
First Hokage Senju Hashirama unhesitatingly gave a thumbs-up, praising both Akihara Kagura and Namikaze Minato, "Back in our day, Tobirama was known as the fastest in the Ninja World!"
"Big brother!"
Second Hokage Senju Tobirama quickly stopped his brother.
Losing to Namikaze Minato was one thing…
But to also lose to this guy Akihara Kagura…
Especially when Senju Tobirama himself was the inventor of the Flying Thunder God Jutsu!
Senju Tobirama took a deep breath, putting on a demeanor of an elder, suppressing his displeasure towards Akihara Kagura, and said with forced praise, "Your speed... is pretty fast... Since everyone is here, let's start quickly!"
"Indeed, we shouldn't waste time..."
Akihara Kagura nodded, his fingers forming the Opposing Seal!
"..."
The four Hokages were momentarily taken aback watching his action, feeling a distant familiarity, and simultaneously formed the Opposing Seal facing Akihara Kagura!
In the next moment!
The four Hokages charged towards Akihara Kagura simultaneously!
Akihara Kagura's fingers quickly made hand seals, fingers suddenly clasping together!
"Tiger Seal!"
Sarutobi Hiruzen noticed Akihara Kagura's action and immediately figured out the jutsu Kagura intended to use: "Kagura is going to use a Fire Release Jutsu!"
"Fire Release: Great Fire Extinguishing!"
With Sarutobi Hiruzen's reminder, Akihara Kagura completed the hand seals instantaneously, spreading his fingers by his mouth, spewing forth vast flames!
This mass of flames descended on the desert, melting the sand under its heat, spreading expansively like a wall of fire towards the four Hokages!
"It's Madara's jutsu!"
Senju Hashirama was the first to identify it, his eyes becoming serious: "It's even more powerful than when Madara used it!"
"Monkey!"
"Second Hokage!"
Sarutobi Hiruzen and Senju Tobirama each made their judgment!
As Hokages of Konoha, their assessment of the situation was precise, particularly since the desert environment was not conducive to the use of Water Release Jutsu!
The two Hokages knew that none of them could stop it using Water Release alone, so they simultaniously made hand seals to cast the same jutsu!
"Water Release: Water Array Wall!"
Senju Tobirama spat out a mass of water waves, rapidly forming a ring-shaped water wall around them!
Sarutobi Hiruzen spewed a series of water sprays, quickly bolstering the water wall's thickness, constructing a towering water wall in the desert like a castle wall!
The water wall collided instantly with the fire wall!
The flames scorched the water waves, causing steam to rise, spreading mist throughout the desert, plunging the entire battlefield into a fog!
Luckily…
Everyone present excelled in Perception Jutsu.
The four Hokages simultaneously placed their palms on the ground, using Chakra to sense Akihara Kagura's position hidden within the mist!
Akihara Kagura's actions were faster than theirs; he gazed at the thick water vapor on the battlefield and suddenly clasped his hands together: "Rain Tiger at Will Jutsu!"
The vapor in the air slowly transformed into raindrops.
The desert, long devoid of water, began to rain.
Every single droplet of this rain was infused with Akihara Kagura's Chakra, allowing him to vividly sense the exact positions of the four Hokages!
"Found you!"
Akihara Kagura's gaze intensified, raising his hand sharply, causing the rain to rapidly condense!
"Water Release: Celestial Cry!"
Many raindrops in the sky concealed needle-like water needles, silently flying towards the four Hokages!
"There's something in the rain!"
Senju Tobirama's shoulder was suddenly struck by a water needle, and he quickly responded, his expression turning quite grim: "So it's my jutsu..."