The Avengers of the Uzumaki Family

Tsunade suddenly stood up, slammed her hand on the table in front of her, and said with a look of anger.

The deceased should rest in peace in their own place.

The living should not disturb the peace of the dead.

This is a taboo matter.

Moreover, it is so helpless and ridiculous that later generations cannot solve the problem and need to disturb the souls of their ancestors.

"Tsunade, do you have any other way to resolve this predicament? Or are you going to just watch Konoha be destroyed?! Or are you going to surrender unconditionally, like that evil brat Menma Uzumaki suggested?!"

"I will fulfill my duty. As Hokage, I will fight on the front lines and protect the village with my life!"

Tsunade said firmly.

"Yes, you will fulfill your duties as Hokage, and we believe you can pay any price to protect the village. But, Tsunade, can you protect the village?! In the end, will your fighting, and even your death, truly bring peace to the village? The allied forces of the four great nations have failed. Now, it's highly likely that all nine tailed beasts have been gathered in Hidden Light Village. Although we don't know how Uzumaki Menma managed to mass-produce Jinchuriki in such a short time and make the tailed beasts cooperate so well, there's no doubt that this is a terrifying force. Or rather, Uzumaki Menma alone could sweep away our Hidden Leaf Village. Your death is merely a matter of pride, just for your own peace of mind. In the end, Hidden Leaf Village will still be destroyed, and the hard work of the previous Hokage will be ruined!"

"Tsunade, is this what you wanted to see!?"

Mitokado Homura also stood up, looked sternly at Tsunade, and reprimanded her sharply.

The ultimate politically correct rhetoric.

It is a stark and bloody reality that is laid bare.

Facing Mitokado Homura's compelling gaze and hearing his incredibly honest words, Tsunade's words were stuck in her throat, unable to come out no matter what she did.

Yes, what can I possibly protect?

Years ago, I couldn't save my brother or my lover.

Years later, he was unable to save his master or his best friend.

Even now, as Hokage, he still can't protect the village.

Tsunade slumped back into her chair, a look of despair on her beautiful face.

I am the most useless person.

It can't protect anything.

There's nothing we can do.

“Tsunade, we know that such a forbidden technique should not be used. Disturbing the souls of the previous Hokage is a great disrespect and a taboo that violates human ethics. But compared to the safety of the village, all of this seems so insignificant. I believe that the previous Hokage will understand us, especially the Second Hokage. He developed this technique, and it is very likely that he prepared it for this moment, isn't he? Tsunade, we will take full responsibility. Don't worry!”

Koharu, who was sitting to one side, also opened her eyes, looking at Tsunade with an extremely serious and solemn expression and tone, and said softly.

"This is a desperate choice we have to make, Tsunade. We have no other options and no other path to choose from."

Seeing Tsunade's expression, Mitokado Homura softened his tone and spoke.

If they could, how could they possibly be willing to use such an evil technique? They are not Danzo; in their hearts, they are beings with almost identical personalities to Hiruzen Sarutobi. Otherwise, in the past, they would not have been able to stand firmly on Hiruzen Sarutobi's side.

However, things have truly reached the point where the village will be destroyed if this technique is not used to summon the Hokage of the past.

They had no other choice.

"Yes, there's no other choice."

Tsunade gave a helpless, bitter smile.

"But, elders, even if we really resurrect our great-grandfather and the others using Edo Tensei, are we sure we can stop Uzumaki Menma? Orochimaru used this technique to summon our great-grandfather and second great-grandfather three years ago, didn't he? You two should know best that the strength displayed by the summoned great-grandfather and second great-grandfather was less than one-tenth of their strength in life. Otherwise, the old man wouldn't have been able to stop Orochimaru. The current Uzumaki Menma is almost on par with our great-grandfather in the past. What's the point of resurrecting great-grandfather and second great-grandfather at that level of strength?"

Tsunade shook her head, her face clearly showing a hint of dejection as she spoke.

Ultimately, he never truly witnessed a battle between higher-level beings.

At this moment, in the eyes of ordinary people in the ninja world, whether it's Menma or Might Guy who has opened the Eight Gates Formation, they are still comparable to the former God of Shinobi - Hashirama Senju. Even so, it is enough to make everyone feel despair.

Therefore, it would be meaningless unless we summon Hashirama Senju at his peak.

It's not that Tsunade looked down on her Hokage teacher.

To be honest, that's the truth.

Even if their own teacher was in his prime, he was no match for their second grandfather, let alone their eldest grandfather.

Therefore, this can be determined with 100% certainty.

During the Chunin Exams.

The great-grandfathers and great-grandfathers summoned by Orochimaru were definitely not even one-tenth as strong as they were at their peak in life.

It could even be lower.

"Of course we know that. However, the strength of the soul summoned by this technique depends on the strength of the physical sacrifice brought back by the soul. This is the most important factor. Also, the precision of the caster is crucial. In the Chunin Exams, Orochimaru used special talismans to erase the consciousness of the First and Second Hokage in order to control them, which greatly limited their ability to exert their power."

Mitokado Yan nodded and said.

"We have already obtained the core of this technique after Orochimaru's second modification from Danzo's Root. Moreover, we also learned from Danzo about the most perfect sacrificial materials. It is said that these are artificial sacrificial materials that Orochimaru cultivated in advance using the cells of the First Hokage. The strength of their bodies is the most suitable for summoning the previous Hokage. There are exactly four of them!"

Koharu, who was turning the dorm, continued.

"Where is Danzo? Orochimaru?"

An unexpected, yet seemingly entirely logical, answer.

The relationship between Orochimaru and Danzo.

Tsunade and the other high-ranking members of Konoha were well aware of this.

Therefore, it is entirely understandable that Danzo would obtain a modified version of the core of this technique, including things like sacrifices.

Although it feels a little out of place.

But it seems to make sense.

"Then why didn't Danzo summon his great-grandfather and the others himself?"

Tsunade frowned as she spoke.

What kind of person is Danzo?

Doesn't Tsunade understand?

With such a killer move, how could he possibly not use it?

"Ahem, Danzo must have had his own considerations, since Orochimaru didn't seem to have used the cursed seal talisman to erase Danzo's consciousness."

Mitokado and Koharu Utatane found it quite reasonable.

There are no special talismans for erasing consciousness.

How dare Danzo summon the previous Hokage so easily?

Compared to Tsunade.

The two advisors know Danzo much better.

It's possible that the previous Hokage, especially their teacher, the Second Hokage, would have attacked Danzo the very first thing he did after being summoned by him.

This is no exaggeration. Based on their understanding of their Hokage mentor, it is highly probable, even 100% certain.

Therefore, for Danzo, who was still very confident at the time and did not feel that he had reached a dead end, it was perfectly reasonable that he did not immediately summon the previous Hokage.

Tsunade, after being subtly pointed out by Mitokado Homura, realized that Shimura Danzo was indeed not one to easily summon the previous Hokage, and was simply following what that guy had done.

Based on Tsunade's own understanding of her great-grandfather and great-uncle, she would definitely beat Danzo up severely, and even killing him wouldn't be a problem.

"Hmph, this guy is quite well prepared!"

(End of this chapter)

Chapter 499 Forbidden Choice

Tsunade's face showed a clear expression of dissatisfaction.

But there's nothing more to say now, since Danzo is already dead. We should respect the dead, especially since Danzo died for the village. No matter how much selfishness he had or how many despicable things he did in life, his death is an end for him. When a person dies, it's like a lamp going out; there's no point in clinging to the past.

"So, Tsunade, everything was for the village."

Mitokado Homura took out two scrolls from his pocket and handed them to Tsunade. One scroll contained all of Orochimaru's research on the Impure World Reincarnation technique, while the other scroll recorded how to break the side effects of the Reaper Death Seal technique.

As the most powerful medical ninja in the ninja world today.

Control over chakra, mastery of techniques.

Tsunade is undoubtedly one of the most outstanding beings.

In the entire Hidden Leaf Village, only Tsunade could perform this technique to ensure the accuracy of its release.

The goal is to ensure that the strength of the Hokage summoned through summoning is as close as possible to their peak strength during their lifetimes.

If this were not taken into account.

Mitokado Homura and Utatane Koharu both used this technique themselves. They were accepted as disciples by Senju Tobirama back then, so they must have some talent in techniques, at least much stronger than ordinary ninjas.

But such talent.

Compared to Tsunade, she is far inferior.

Tsunade looked at the two scrolls placed on the table.

After a long silence, he sighed softly and finally reached out his right hand to grab the two scrolls.

"Everything is for the village!"

Tsunade also stood up abruptly, a resolute look appearing on her face.

Hearing Tsunade's words and seeing Tsunade's expression.

The two advisors, Mitokado Homura and Utatane Koharu, also breathed a sigh of relief. They were genuinely worried that if Tsunade remained stubborn, the village would be doomed.

Leaving aside the immense power of Uzumaki Menma, are the other eight tailed beasts beings that ordinary human beings can contend with?

the answer is negative.

Therefore, they must summon the previous Hokage.

"Let's go!"

Since you've already made up your mind...

Then there's nothing more to say.

Tsunade, Homura Mitokado, and Koharu Utatane headed towards a dimly lit secret room located beneath the Hokage Building.