The high-ranking officials of Konoha left the Daimyo Prefecture.
Some ministers from the Land of Fire saw them leave and immediately relaxed, thinking these Konoha ninjas had spared them.
However...
Karin, leading the Root ninjas, stopped in the conference room without moving.
"You..."
While the group of ministers from the Land of Fire was still puzzled.
"Kill them."
Karin adjusted her glasses and placed several pieces of evidence on the conference table: "These are their crimes, and we're not committing reckless murder."
Clang!
This time the swords were truly drawn!
The Root ninjas moved swiftly, quickly positioning themselves behind several ministers, their swords falling and directly beheading these ministers, causing blood to splatter across the room!
"This is..."
The Daimyo of the Land of Fire shivered in fear.
As the highest authority in the Land of Fire, the Daimyo's status had always been extremely revered, and no one dared to violate or offend him. Even when the Twelve Guardian Ninja once fought amongst themselves, they deliberately avoided him.
This was the first time...
Someone blatantly killed right in front of him.
After completing the execution, Karin led the Root ninjas out of the conference room. A group of nobles from the Land of Fire was so scared they couldn't move, with some even wetting their pants.
"The new Hokage of Konoha is too overbearing in their actions..."
One noble just spoke up before being quickly silenced by those nearby in fear.
Even though it was Akihara Kagura and the Root ninjas taking action, the nobles and ministers instinctively pinned the blame on Tsunade, the new Hokage, since she indeed seemed like the person orchestrating everything from behind.
"Ahem... Alright, disperse now!"
The Daimyo of the Land of Fire couldn't help coughing a few times, feeling a bit discontented with Tsunade but too afraid to express it openly at the moment, and instructed his attendant: "First help me back to my bedroom to change..."
"..."
A group of ministers immediately left the conference room.
These pampered individuals had been protected too well by Konoha, always treating the ninjas as tools to maintain their rule, but eventually forgot that sharp tools were meant for killing.
"Hmm?"
Tsunade glanced at her Hokage Guard Team and then curiously looked behind Akihara Kagura: "Kagura, where are the Root ninjas?"
"They killed and then followed up."
Akihara Kagura smiled and volunteered a hint: "Those ministers who might hold opposing views to Lady Tsunade could hinder our war with The Hidden Mist Village and The Hidden Sand Village. It's not appropriate for the Hokage to handle this, so the Root ninjas are tasked with eliminating them..."
"As long as the Daimyo is not harmed, that's fine."
Utatane Koharu had long anticipated this and nodded gently, saying: "Kagura's right, these individuals might indeed obstruct Konoha's future..."
"We'll discuss the war later..."
Mitokado Homura also nodded and continued: "Didn't you say you wanted to resurrect the monkey first? Let the monkey and past Hokages express their opinions!"
"Hmm."
Tsunade nodded.
Based on Tsunade's understanding of the past Hokages, they are likely to agree on negotiating a resolution, as most past Hokages advocate avoiding unnecessary sacrifices.
However...
Tsunade planned well.
Yet reality showed a slight discrepancy.
The next day.
Inside the conference room of the Hokage Tower.
Tsunade and the two Hokage advisors had arrived here.
A group of Root ninjas and members from the Dark Department scattered to guard the surroundings, forbidding anyone from approaching the Hokage Tower to prevent what was about to happen in the conference room from being discovered.
"Kagura?"
Utatane Koharu fixed her gaze on Akihara Kagura and whispered: "In the afternoon, the ceremony for Tsunade's inauguration will begin. At this time, is it necessary to resurrect the past Hokages to witness the inauguration of the Fifth Hokage?"
"This is the past Hokages' requirement."
"I resurrected them yesterday, and they want to see the village's future..."
Standing at the center of the office, Akihara Kagura raised his palm, completing the hand seal for the Summoning Jutsu: "Ninpo: Summoning Jutsu!"
Four black runes appeared on the ground!
Four coffins emerged from the black runes!
Mitokado Homura's eyes widened, shocked to see the emergence of four coffins and instinctively stood up: "You really resurrected all the previous Hokages?"
"Yes."
Akihara Kagura nodded.
With a loud thud, the lids of the four coffins behind Akihara Kagura fell down. The four Hokages suddenly opened their eyes, gazing at everyone present!
Tsunade was already mentally prepared, yet seeing the First and Second Hokages shocked her: "Grandpa... Uncle..."
"Little Tsunade!"
As soon as the First Hokage Senju Hashirama saw Tsunade, he immediately smiled: "Long time no see, you've grown so much..."
"Brother, after all, we've been dead for so many years..."
The Second Hokage Senju Tobirama coldly reminded his brother before turning his gaze to Utatane Koharu and Mitokado Homura: "Koharu, Flame, you are here too..."
"Second Hokage-sama!"
Utatane Koharu and Mitokado Homura quickly became respectful, their gaze also landing on the short old man beside them, feeling somewhat wistful.
Third Hokage Sarutobi Hiruzen.
The two Hokage advisors never thought they'd see their old friend again, yet this old friend of nearly seventy years and they were separated by life and death.
"Minato..."
The two Hokage advisors also saw the Fourth Hokage Namikaze Minato.
"Long time no see..."
Namikaze Minato smiled somewhat bashfully.
"The four Hokage-sama believe that as deceased, it's not convenient to stay in the Hokage Tower for long, to prevent other living souls from discovering them, causing chaos within the village."