Akihara Kagura opened his palm and proactively brought up the issue of settling past Hokages: "The four Hokages will usually stay in the Root. They will only use the Flying Thunder God Jutsu to travel between the Root and Hokage Tower for political affairs…"
"..."
Utatane Koharu and Mitokado Homura nodded simultaneously.
"..."
Tsunade hesitated for a moment, seemingly unable to voice any opposition. Seeing no objections from the four Hokages, she also nodded, "That works too."
"..."
The four Hokages all directed their gaze toward Akihara Kagura.
Is this their idea?
However, Akihara Kagura's action coincides with their thoughts. It would indeed be inconvenient for them to appear at Hokage Tower regularly.
"Alright."
Senju Hashirama refrained from discussing upsetting topics. He cheerfully addressed Tsunade, "Didn't you mention Tsunade is holding the Fifth Hokage succession ceremony today?"
"First Lord."
Utatane Koharu, somewhat unaccustomed, took the initiative to respond, "Tsunade's succession ceremony is this afternoon, in a few hours."
"Let's discuss political matters first!"
Senju Tobirama's gaze fell on Akihara Kagura, gravely stating, "This kid says you are undecided on some matters…"
"Yes."
Mitokado Homura nodded, looking at his old friend Sarutobi Hiruzen, saying softly, "We are debating whether to initiate war to punish The Hidden Mist Village and The Hidden Sand Village for colluding with Orochimaru to kill Sarutobi, although they have sent requests for negotiation and peace…"
Now…
Sarutobi has already been revived…
Is there really still a need to start a war?
Mitokado Homura looked at Sarutobi Hiruzen, feeling a bit odd about waging war in the name of avenging Sarutobi Hiruzen, while the victim himself is able to participate?
Of course.
Mitokado Homura deliberately avoided addressing the issue of Shimura Danzo.
Frankly speaking.
The four revived Hokages were even a bit unnerved.
Because The Hidden Sand Village, The Hidden Mist Village, and even Orochimaru have all been used by Akihara Kagura, and the real mastermind behind this chaos is standing right before them.
"Then there's no need to start a war, right?"
Senju Hashirama instinctively uttered these words.
"I also…"
Sarutobi Hiruzen wanted to echo the First Hokage's opinion.
The next moment!
The four Hokages present received a message in their spiritual will from Akihara Kagura, requiring them to support the war against the two Ninja Villages.
"..."
The four Hokages simultaneously furrowed their brows.
"Punishing them is also doable."
Senju Tobirama is most informed about the situation. He trusts Akihara Kagura's power, and given their four Edo Tensei Hokages…
To be honest.
Aligning both fronts in this stage of Konoha should pose no issue.
Akihara Kagura and the First Hokage Senju Hashirama acting individually could crush a Ninja Village, unless other Ninja Villages produce someone like Uchiha Madara.
Is that kind of thing possible?
If it were, they wouldn't negotiate with Konoha!
Senju Tobirama is most sensitive to this and best understands the situation. Since he cannot defy Akihara Kagura, he might as well seize this opportunity to secure benefits for Konoha.
This war is advantageous for Konoha.
Moreover, The Hidden Sand Village and The Hidden Mist Village betrayed Konoha first. If Konoha doesn't suppress them while being most powerful, should they wait for these villages to grow strong enough to threaten Konoha?
"This is a perfect time."
Senju Tobirama, not waiting for others to propose alternatives, sternly continued, "Now is when Konoha holds its greatest power; resolve them with a thunderous assault, forcing both Ninja Villages to sign stringent agreements, compelling them to stand eternally on Konoha's war chariot…"
"I also support the Second Hokage's opinion."
Akihara Kagura quickly nodded, proactively reminding, "Besides, they have quite a few prisoners in our hands…"
"Currently, these two villages aren't strong enough. The Fourth Kazekage also fell to Orochimaru, The Hidden Mist Village lacks a Mizukage, and the Yūmei Master has already perished…"
"Are the two villages headless?"
Senju Tobirama felt such an opportunity may never arise again and looked at everyone present: "This indeed is an exceptional chance…"
"Tobirama…"
Senju Hashirama hadn't planned to rebuke his brother before his body became uncontrollable, and his will was infiltrated by Akihara Kagura.
"I do not agree."
Tsunade voiced her opposition, countering Second Hokage Senju Tobirama's initiative to wage war: "Since they have already sought negotiation…"
"Tsunade, my decision is the most correct…"
Senju Tobirama observed Tsunade, sternly reminding her: "As a Hokage, one must consider Konoha's best interest to the fullest extent…"
"Second Grandfather."
Tsunade looked at Senju Tobirama, earnestly reminding her second grandfather: "Times have changed, past experiences might not fit today's context. Currently, I am Konoha's Fifth Hokage…"
"Tsunade, you will regret it."
Senju Tobirama shook his head, turning his gaze to everyone present, particularly focusing on Utatane Koharu and Mitokado Homura: "Koharu, Flame, do you have any opinions?"
"Actually, Tsunade-sama has a point…"
Akihara Kagura unexpectedly sided with Tsunade.
"Kid, you…"
Senju Tobirama couldn't believe Akihara Kagura was aligned against his side after he finally overcame his doubts and stood by him for Konoha's benefit…
Yet the kid jumped to Tsunade's side!
A group of Hokages widened their eyes, somewhat surprised by Akihara Kagura. Did this kid change his stance?
"Second Hokage."
Akihara Kagura glanced at everyone present, proposing his viewpoint: "Yesterday, we killed a few noble ministers, and the Daimyo of the Land of Fire may resent Tsunade-sama…"
"If we want to start a war, to ensure tranquility on the rear front, we should first deal with the Daimyo and nobility of the Land of Fire, installing our…"
"Wait!"
"I support the Second Hokage's opinion."
Utatane Koharu immediately interrupted Akihara Kagura.
"I also support the Second Hokage's opinion."
Mitokado Homura turned to Akihara Kagura, invoking Shimura Danzo's past idea when he attempted to kill him: "Kagura, there's no need to excessively eliminate the Daimyo and nobility. Simply waging external wars will dissolve internal conflicts within the Land of Fire…"
"I also agree with the Second Hokage…"
Sarutobi Hiruzen and Namikaze Minato could only sigh.
Comparatively, waging war is far less extreme than directly eliminating the Daimyo.
"I still support Tobirama's side…"
Senju Hashirama feels it's better to support Senju Tobirama.
"I still support Tsunade-sama's opinion."
Akihara Kagura decisively stood by Tsunade.
Once everyone present concluded their votes, their gaze shifted to the current Fifth Hokage, Tsunade.
"..."
Tsunade's expression became subtly complex as she looked at Kagura.