If it were about something else...
The people of Konoha might have given the Second Hokage, Senju Tobirama, a fair evaluation because of his illustrious battle achievements. However, when it comes to the Uchiha, that's another story.
Sarutobi Hiruzen seized the moment, firmly grabbing Senju Tobirama's arm with one hand to prevent him from forming hand seals.
With his other hand, he fiercely bit into his own finger, tearing a piece of flesh in the process.
He knew well that in a battle with his own teacher, every opportunity was incredibly precious and losing even one was out of the question!
Sarutobi Hiruzen slammed his blood-covered palm to the ground— "Summoning Jutsu: Great Ape Demon King ·Vajra Adamantine Stick"!
The Adamantine Staff extended the hands of the Ape Demon, immediately gripping Senju Tobirama's other hand tightly.
But after realizing the situation, the Ape Demon King looked at the battle-ready Sarutobi Hiruzen in bewilderment and asked, "Hiruzen, the person I'm holding... is he the Second Hokage, Senju Tobirama, from your Konoha Village?"
"Wasn't he supposed to be dead?"
But no one answered the Ape Demon King's question. After Sarutobi Hiruzen and Tsunade made their first move, even though the people behind them were still somewhat puzzled, they mostly understood that Aomi seemed to have encountered a problem!
Facing the Second Hokage Senju Tobirama, the ninjas of Aomi's family quickly formed hand seals.
Standing before Senju Tobirama, Tsunade was already in tears, the cruel fate that broke her heart making it impossible for her to even stand after delivering that strike.
She witnessed her loved ones perish one after another in the war, and her friends fell apart, choosing different paths.
In the darkness of life, it was Aomi who came into her world, leading Tsunade into warmth and happiness…
But now, just when they were about to reach the other side.
The granduncle she respected so much truly possessed Aomi, and there was a significant chance he had killed him!
And he had come to Aomi's family's birthday party, intensifying the tragedy to an unbearable level!
If Tsunade were an Uchiha, she might have activated the Mangekyo Sharingan right there…
"Why, why must you do this..."
Tsunade screamed hysterically at Senju Tobirama: "What has the Uchiha Clan done to you? Why did you have to possess Aomi, why not give him a chance to live!"
"You inherently evil Senju old ghost!"
Her voice, infused with Chakra, pierced through Aomi's home and echoed across the Uchiha Clan Land and even throughout Konoha...
In an instant, the entire Uchiha Clan Land erupted.
Mere moments ago, Hatake Sakumo, who seemed playful and unserious, now had eyes like ice, his sharp Chakra Blade targeting Senju Tobirama's shoulder blade with ruthless precision!
Beside him, the seemingly kind Kakuzu had reverted to his terrifying persona as the Ninja World's most feared bounty hunter.
The black threads of Earth Grudge Fear erupted from his body, wrapping around Senju Tobirama's form, aiming to incapacitate his limbs!
Might Duy was among the first to react.
He constantly mulled over what Aomi had said on the battlefield, and as a result, he had been uneasy all this time among everyone.
Eight Gates Jutsu: Open!
Opening Gate, Healing Gate, Life Gate, Injure Gate, Limit Gate, View Gate…
Might Duy opened seven gates in one go, unlocking the Wonder Gate. His body emitted a fierce blue steam due to evaporating sweat, a terrifying display of power!
Senju Tobirama, despite having cake all over his face...
Knew through his Chakra Perception that those attacking him were experts even among the Hokage level.
Especially Might Duy, with that boiling fiery Chakra that possessed such power. If that hit him, misunderstandings could arise that would be hard to clear up!
Senju Tobirama clearly sensed that Might Duy's Chakra was gathering towards his heart...
Was he planning to open the Death Gate?
Wait, all of you pillars of Konoha, at least let this former Hokage say something first…
Without even saying a word, you have all gone for the kill. If it weren't for Senju Tobirama being strengthened upon his resurrection by Aomi...
Just Tsunade smashing the cake into his face with full force could have knocked Senju Tobirama out cold for half a day.
In an instant.
Senju Tobirama, being Senju Tobirama...
His Sharingan eyes, complex patterns emerged, followed by a flowing light across his body surface frowning up.
Sarutobi Hiruzen and the Ape Demon, holding tightly to Senju Tobirama, felt as if they were touching lava when they came into contact with this light.
In that brief moment of relaxation, before the assault from Earth Grudge Fear and the gleam of the blade could strike, Senju Tobirama hurled a Flying Thunder God Kunai out the window with tremendous speed!
The window shattered.
The Flying Thunder God Kunai flew far into the distance.
And with it, Senju Tobirama's figure vanished, temporarily escaping the crisis under the guidance of the Flying Thunder God Jutsu.
"Everyone, follow me!"
Sarutobi Hiruzen brandished the Adamantine Staff, determination burning in his eyes!
Since they had already acted against Lord Tobirama...
No, against Senju Tobirama, there was no turning back!
Once started, you must see it through to the end—there must be a result today...
Sarutobi Hiruzen did not regret his decision...
If nothing else, even if today they couldn't capture Senju Tobirama, who wielded the Flying Thunder God Jutsu, Konoha would not collapse.
Though disorder might arise, if Senju Tobirama were to seize power, it would certainly plunge the world into chaos, and all of Aomi's years of hard work for the village would be destroyed in an instant…