The battle was completely over.
From beginning to end, Akainu had been thoroughly controlled by Tobirama. No matter how destructive his attacks were, none of them ever truly landed where it mattered.
Shinji raised his hand.
The System responded.
Sacred golden light descended from above, enveloping both Akainu and Tobirama. In an instant, space distorted—and the two figures vanished, each returned to their respective worlds.
Naruto World
News spread through Konoha like wildfire.
Senju Tobirama had returned.
Crowds gathered outside the Hokage Office, filling the streets. Most of them had only seen the Second Hokage through the massive dimensional screen. Seeing him in person was overwhelming.
"So this is Nidaime-sama in the flesh…"
"It feels completely different…"
"He doesn't even look old."
After decades away, Tobirama stood once more in Konoha. Though the village had expanded and changed, its foundations remained the same. He had helped build this place with his own hands.
The familiarity stirred something deep in his chest.
Moments later, Sarutobi arrived with Kakashi and several others. The appearance of two Hokage together caused the crowd to erupt.
Whispers spread instantly.
If Nidaime-sama is back… then who is the real Hokage now?
Tobirama ignored the noise.
"Monkey," he said calmly. "Come upstairs with me. Tell me everything that's happened these past decades."
Monkey?
The crowd froze.
Naruto leaned toward Sasuke and whispered, "Wait… that's the Third Hokage's nickname?!"
Lee panicked. "Naruto! He's right there!"
Naruto coughed twice and looked away.
Sarutobi's face flushed.
Of all times… why say that now…
But he said nothing and followed Tobirama upstairs.
Despite decades having passed, Tobirama walked the building effortlessly, as if no time had passed at all.
Inside the office, Tobirama sat down—naturally—in Sarutobi's chair.
"It's been a long time," he said. "How has Konoha fared?"
Sarutobi smiled. "The village is stable. People live peacefully."
Tobirama's eyes narrowed.
"Then why are you still Hokage?"
The room fell silent.
"Where are the Fourth and Fifth?"
Sarutobi's smile vanished.
After a long pause, he spoke quietly."The Fourth Hokage… Minato Namikaze… died over a decade ago."
Tobirama stiffened.
"The Nine-Tails broke free," Sarutobi continued. "Minato sealed it at the cost of his life."
Tobirama's voice dropped."…The Reaper Death Seal?"
Sarutobi nodded.
Tobirama closed his eyes and exhaled.
"So all these years… you've carried everything alone."
Sarutobi chuckled weakly."Someone had to."
Tobirama stood and placed a hand on his shoulder.
"Then it's time you rest, Monkey."
Sarutobi looked up in surprise.
"You've grown old," Tobirama continued calmly. "I look more like your successor now."
Sarutobi laughed. "You always were blunt."
Naruto suddenly raised his hand."Uh—Nidaime Grandpa! Didn't you still have a reward coming?"
The room paused.
Everyone looked toward the ceiling.
Somewhere Else
Shinji Kido sat in his apartment, chin in hand.
"Hm… yeah. That'll do."
The System chimed.
Ding. Congratulations to Senju Tobirama. Reward granted: Instant Transmission (Interplanetary).
Pirate World
Silence.
From Fleet Admiral Sengoku to the lowest-ranking Marine, everyone felt the weight of the loss.
Twice defeated.
And now the Naruto World had gained Instant Transmission.
Akainu clenched his fists, teeth grinding.
"…Damn Whitebeard."
If that information hadn't been leaked—If his weakness hadn't been exposed—
Tsuru broke the silence.
"If we face them again… who do we send?"
Sengoku thought for a moment, then turned.
"Garp."
Garp nodded."Hmph. We've lost twice. We're not losing a third."
Back to Shinji
Shinji suddenly slapped the desk and turned the camera back on.
"Hey! Don't just watch! Hosting a livestream burns Qi, you know!"
Only then did everyone realize—
They'd forgotten to tip.
Ding!
Little Marco sent: Wine Glass
Ding!
Konoha Guardian sent: Wood Clone
Ding!
Kaido of the Beasts sent: Spiked Club
Ding!
Bald Cape Hero sent: Half a kilo of discounted beef
Ding!
Son Gohan sent: Six sets of summer homework
Shinji stared at the homework.
"…Gohan. You're not slick."
After the last notification faded, the stream finally went quiet.
Shinji closed the broadcast.
The Multiverse Battlefield was only getting started.
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