Konoha: I, Ninja War Sakura, rely entirely on skills!

Chapter 346 Side Story: The Holy Grail War (8)

"Declaration——"

"Your life is entrusted to my command, and my fate is tied to your sword."

"If you follow the destiny of the Holy Grail, and act in accordance with this will and reason, then respond."

"I swear to this."

“I am the one who accomplishes all the good deeds in the world.”

"I am the one who cleanses the world of all evil."

"You are bound by the three great incantations of the Seven Heavens,"

"Descend from the wheel of self-restraint, guardian of the scales—!"

Under the cover of night

Ryudo-ji Temple in Fuyuki City is one of the city's underground spiritual veins.

This place is not only the best place to finally summon the Holy Grail, but also an excellent place to summon Servants.

The black-haired man, guided by God, summoned new followers in this place.

He uttered incantations to summon Servants, and the magic circle before him emitted a purple light.

A figure, accompanied by the gathering of magical energy, converged in Kirei Kotomine's gaze.

Kirei Kotomine stared intently at the figure shrouded in purple magic power within the magic circle, his eyes as calm as still water.

Following God's guidance, he summoned heroic spirits that did not belong to this world.

"Servant, Archer, Hashirama Senju."

"I came here to obey the call."

"I'm asking you, are you my... Sakura?!"

The tall, black-haired man seemed like a god descending to earth, his fierce and violent purple magic power contained within his body. Beneath his black and red battle armor was a white brocade lining. His face was cold and calm, and his pair of deep black eyes, which should have resembled those of a king ruling the world, now looked as if he had seen a ghost.

"Long time no see, Hashiramar."

Looking at the familiar face before her, Sakura, who had long since transformed into order and rules, smiled and greeted the other person.

With unwavering resolve, he strayed from the right path, refused unification, spent fifteen years cultivating the land in the ninja world, witnessing firsthand the harsh realities of life, eventually realizing his mistake and becoming the second emperor of the Tianhe Empire.

He suppressed the world for three hundred years.

The Senju Hashirama before them was not the same ninja god who was the First Hokage.

The other party is the Heavenly River Emperor, who has suppressed the world for three hundred years.

Between Thousand Arms Pillars.

His life was full of ups and downs; he made mistakes, he did right things, he was persistent, he was confused, and he looked back.

The other party's will and spirit were like a piece of raw iron, constantly being sublimated through repeated forging and hammering. His experience of suppressing the world for three hundred years also gave the emperor in front of him insights that were difficult for ordinary people to reach.

"Sakura, what's going on?"

Hashirama Senju stared intently at Sakura before him.

At this moment, Kirei Kotomine was no longer important to him.

"It's very simple. I used the rules of the Holy Grail War to cross the river of time and summon you."

Sakura spoke calmly.

"Can……"

Hashirama Senju was about to say something when a pink light entered his chest.

That was Sakura's power, the power that led to everything that happened after Hashirama Senju's death.

"..."

Hashirama Senju stared silently at the girl before him.

Through that power, he already knew everything that happened after his death.

And the story of the girl in front of me who had been asleep for three thousand years and defeated the Otsutsuki god.

An indescribable sorrow flashed through his heart.

At this moment, Hashirama Senju could see no matter how powerful the girl before him had become.

But that slightly temperamental pink color has completely disappeared.

Although the girl in front of me has the same appearance as the girl named Haruno Sakura, she could also perfectly present her personality if she wanted to.

but……

That's all false.

Sakura Haruno is dead.

He died in that three-thousand-year slumber.

Sakura Haruno, along with time, was gradually worn away in the long river of time.

Instead of her, she was replaced by this omnipotent god before her.

Kirei Kotomine watched this scene calmly.

Clearly, this Servant, summoned under the guidance of the gods, was very familiar with the gods in his previous life.

Therefore, when acquaintances catch up, Kirei Kotomine has no intention of disturbing them.

"……I see."

After a long silence, Hashirama Senju spoke in a hoarse voice, his captivating black eyes fixed on Kirei Kotomine, and he spoke once more:
"Servant, Archer, Hashirama Senju."

"I came here to obey the call."

"I ask you, are you my Master?"

Kirei Kotomine revealed the Command Seals on the back of his hand and calmly spoke:
“I am your Master, Archer.”

"Thus... the contract is established."

The tall, black-haired man strode forward, his heavy armor clanging as he stepped out of the magic circle beneath him.

At that moment, Hashirama Senju's panel appeared in Kirei Kotomine's eyes.

Even Kirei Kotomine couldn't help but marvel at the person before him.

Real name: Hashirama Senju

Class: Archer
Alignment: Lawful Neutral

Agility: A+ (EX)

Strength: A+ (EX)

Endurance: A+ (EX)

Magic: EX
Lucky: B
Inherent skills:
Rinnegan: A+ (EX)

The Eye of God, entrusted by his close friend Madara Uchiha on his deathbed, asked Hashirama Senju to take a look at this peaceful world for him; it possesses unfathomable power.

Yang Dun: A+ (EX)

Her unparalleled physical and life force is comparable to that of the Heavenly River Empress.

Wood Release: A+ (EX)

The legendary bloodline limit that suppresses the world, and countless people covet Wood Release, but only Hashirama Senju's Wood Release is the true Wood Release.

Will of Fire: EX
The predecessor of the Tianhe Empire, Konoha's core values, have been refined over three hundred years, and no one can shake Hashirama Senju's will.

Sage Mode: A+
By absorbing the surrounding magic, one can instantly enter immortal mode, greatly enhancing oneself to the level of the Heavenly River Empress.

Noble Phantasm:

Anti-personnel Noble Phantasm
The kunai that Hashirama Senju attempted to use to commit suicide: E-
The kunai is the most common weapon among ninjas. It can be used as a short sword for close combat or as a projectile for long-range attacks.

When Hashirama Senju founded Konoha, he attempted suicide with a kunai in an effort to recruit his close friend Madara Uchiha, but Madara stopped him. This is also an important reason why Hashirama Senju was of the Archer class.

Anti-personnel Noble Phantasm
The Cursed Necklace: C+
Apart from Hashirama Senju and his granddaughter Tsunade, anyone who wears it will face an inescapable calamity, and if they cannot withstand it, they will surely die. Even Empress Tianhe could not avoid it.

Opposite Noble Phantasm
My heart will never die, peace will endure forever: EX
The Reality Marble, inherited from Empress Amakawa by Hashirama Senju, once activated, will trap enemies within it, forcing them to confront all the powerful warriors of the Amakawa Empire who fight for peace.

……

Looking at Hashirama Senju's panel, Kirei Kotomine's gaze fell on the kunai that was attempting suicide.

As is well known, Servants are all clones of Heroic Spirits.

The clone's strength is naturally inferior to that of the original body.

The person before me appears to be an emperor. If even his clone is this powerful, one can only imagine how strong his true form is.

But that kunai...

Can I really kill the person in front of me?

In particular, the Yang Release skill indicates that the Servant before them possesses extremely strong life force...

However, Hashirama Senju paid no attention to Kirei Kotomine's doubts and walked step by step to the gate of Ryudouji Temple.

Here you can enjoy a panoramic view of Fuyuki City.

"A peaceful world."

Hashirama Senju spoke in this way.

"it's not true."

"This world is riddled with holes."

Kirei Kotomine stood beside Hashirama Senju, also gazing at the scenery before him.

"That requires someone to fight and work hard for it."

Hashirama Senju turned his head to look at his Master.

Kirei Kotomine continued, "Individual strength is insignificant in this world."

Hashirama Senju responded, "That's why we need more people to work together for peace." "Why should we work for peace?"

Kirei Kotomine countered with a question.

"Because of peace, there will be no bloodshed and no sacrifice."

"So that children will no longer have to worry about the possibility of death at any time."

Hashirama Senju's voice was calm.

It's like stating a very simple fact.

"Peace."

"What is it?"

Kirei Kotomine thought of what God had told him before.

He will have the most suitable servant for him.

Which Servant is best suited for me?
Are you referring to the man in front of you?
Does God want Himself to walk the path that belongs to this man?

No, it won't.

If God desired him to be like this man, He wouldn't have gone to such great lengths.

"Peace."

"It is the foundation of everything."

"It is a dream pursued by all mankind."

"It is an existence that carries the hopes of everyone."

Even in chaotic times, living a life of constant danger and uncertainty, peace remains a glimmer of hope in everyone's heart.

Listening to Hashirama Senju's words, Kirei Kotomine seemed to be deep in thought.

However, he did not refute it.

Because the other party is right in a certain sense.

If the world is in chaos, how should he find his own direction?

"Then how can we achieve peace?"

Kirei Kotomine inquired.

He wasn't taking the other party's so-called peace as his direction; he was simply asking a question.

After all, if one's future requires a peaceful world, then the advice of the man before her will be extremely important.

However, what the man said next surprised Kirei Kotomine.

"I do not know."

By observing the panel of Hashirama Senju, one can discern the other party's identity.

The other party is a member of the world inhabited by that god.

He was the emperor who ruled an empire, and also a hero who suppressed the world for three hundred years.

Furthermore, the concept of peace has been elevated to an EX-rank Anti-World Noble Phantasm.

Such a person, such a hero.

How could someone who should understand peace the most not know it?

"I am merely an inheritor, not a pioneer."

"I inherited the will of Empress Tianhe and took on the responsibility of the empire."

"Before this, I even once hindered the establishment of the empire."

"I am a sinner."

Even Kirei Kotomine, who was confused, was surprised by Hashirama Senju's words.

He was the second emperor of the empire.

The other party had actually obstructed the establishment of the empire before this, and even became emperor despite being a criminal.

"But I do know a little bit."

"The road to peace must be forged with our own hands."

"This is a fact that cannot be changed no matter what."

As Hashirama Senju descended the steps of Ryudouji Temple, his brocade robe and black armor transformed into modern casual clothes under the purple magic.

This is the knowledge bestowed by the Holy Grail, so that those old things in history can accept modern society more quickly.

Kirei Kotomine followed closely beside Hashirama Senju, confiding his questions to him:
"That Heavenly River Empress is..."

Kirei Kotomine believes that the empress must be that god.

“…She’s dead.”

Hashirama Senju remained silent for a moment before responding to Kirei Kotomine's question.

Kotomine Kirei remained silent.

In Hashirama Senju's view.

That once peerless beauty, the pink-clad girl who dominated the ninja world, has long since vanished into the past three thousand years.

The 'Sakura' I just met was just an unknown being with the same memories and appearance as Sakura.

The moment the other party used that imposing power to tell Hashirama Senju what happened after his death.

Hashirama Senju also experienced the essence of that power.

Ruthless, indifferent, devoid of any human warmth.

That's not Sakura.

"However, since the Heavenly Emperor has summoned me to become your servant, he must have his own interests."

"Qili, you are different from others."

Hashirama Senju walked step by step, while Kirei Kotomine listened to each sentence.

“I have seen your true nature.”

"You are a blank sheet of paper, and anyone can paint on it with the colors they want."

"But if that's all there is to it, you've already fallen into someone else's trap."

"Do you know why?"

Hearing Hashirama Senju's words, Kirei Kotomine remained calmly silent, waiting for the other to speak.

"You have your own thoughts."

"Your body will subconsciously make you think."

"Therefore, we should refuse choices that have no effect on us."

Kirei Kotomine wanted to refute Hashirama Senju.

wrong.

He hadn't thought about it.

He has always followed his father, Kotomine Risei's, will step by step.

"Qili".

"We should get on the bus."

At the foot of the mountain in the night, a bus stop had already been set up.

The bus driver looked at the two people who had stopped and were standing there with an inquiring look in his eyes.

Kirei Kotomine then took out a coin from his pocket and paid for himself and Hashirama Senju.

"Thank you."

Hashirama Senju glanced at the bus driver and nodded slightly.

This driver, willing to wait for them on the last bus near midnight, possesses a heart that considers others.

Hashirama Senju gazed calmly at the scenery moving past the car window.

He was given the Archer class to participate in the Holy Grail War.

All the Servants who participate in the Holy Grail War have unfulfilled wishes.

And what about him?
He did not.

He was forcibly dragged here by that Heavenly Emperor.

Hashirama Senju did not care about the Holy Grail.

Just as he said before.

The road to peace must be forged with our own hands.

Hashirama Senju's wish was simple.

World Peace.

But he was dead.

It would be utterly ridiculous to place this hope on the so-called Holy Grail.

One after another, people rushed forward and died on this seemingly endless road.

This is not only a defilement of the will of our predecessors, but also a concern about our own intelligence.

Can a small cup really bring about so-called peace?
No, not possible.

If the Holy Grail truly possessed such power, then this world would have already fallen into the hands of some ambitious individual, or perhaps it would have already been destroyed.

(End of this chapter)