[Konoha A: How is that possible? The Third Hokage is the strongest Hokage.]
[Konoha B: Yeah, the Third Hokage is known as Shinobi Hero, how could he possibly lose here!]
Listening to the Konoha's complaints, even Homura and Koharu, who were close to Hiruzen Sarutobi, were surprised. "If you're not exaggerating, Hiruzen, can you at least be a little more realistic?"
Look at the attitude of the villagers now. If you get beaten to a pulp by the Second Hokage later, you'll be asking for trouble.
As the Hokage's assistants, they should definitely be on the same side as Hiruzen Sarutobi. They would explain things to Hiruzen Sarutobi if the exaggeration wasn't too outrageous. But this is clearly beyond their capabilities.
[Ōnoki: Sarutobi, are you serious? The strongest Hokage?]
[Fourth Raikage: Is this just a forced criticism? Hiruzen Sarutobi is the strongest "Hokage," I don't think there's anything wrong with that. The First Wood Release, the Second used Water Release, he's the only one who can use fire.]
Despite being criticized by so many people in the Shinobi World, Hiruzen Sarutobi still showed his shamelessness, saying that as long as he didn't admit it, no one could do anything to him.
[Obito: Regardless, this kind of technique that manipulates the dead is extremely disrespectful to the deceased. To do such a thing against their wishes—the person who invented this Ninjutsu is truly wicked.]
Just as Obito was sharing his insights in the chat room, Rin looked at Obito with utter confusion, her eyes filled with doubt. "Obito, do you really not study theoretical knowledge? Don't you know this was invented by the Second Hokage?"
[Nawaki: Yeah, yeah, Obito is right, I, Nawaki, hate evil people the most.]
Rin was already shocked that Obito didn't know, but what followed was even more shocking. The grandson of the Second Hokage actually commented on his grandfather like this? Aren't you Nawaki? You weren't possessed by Obito, were you?
[Tsunade: Nawaki, have you been itching for a beating for too long? Don't you know this is Ninjutsu invented by the Second Hokage?]
[Nawaki: Ah, is this Second Grandpa's Ninjutsu? I, I, Obito forced me to say it.]
At this moment, in order to avoid being hit in the head by her sister, Nawaki could only blame everything on Obito, claiming that she was just a deceived victim.
Obito never expected his new subordinate to be so decisive in selling him out. Good grief, I bought you that bowl of ramen for free, and that fox mask you're holding—all of that cost me my money.
Nawaki was also a little embarrassed, but the intimidation from her older sister was too great, and she really didn't dare to admit it.
Meanwhile, the scene continues, with the Third Hokage now bound by countless Wood Release branches, forced to seek help.
"Ninja Art: Summoning Technique, emerge, Monkey King Enma!"
A wisp of smoke slowly appeared, and an enormous ape was summoned— the Third Hokage's summoning beast Monkey King.
However, the summoned Enma was somewhat old, with obvious wrinkles on its face, and its combat power was not as strong as in its peak period.
Orochimaru, as Hiruzen Sarutobi's apprentice White Zetsu couldn't let them transform successfully, otherwise it would be too difficult to deal with.
"We can't let them transform successfully." Orochimaru immediately gave the order to the two Hokage.
The Second Hokage was incredibly fast, but unfortunately, the surrounding trees not only restricted Hiruzen Sarutobi's movements, but also limited the Second Hokage's own.
Just as the group was trembling, the long-absent Q&A section of the Inventory System suddenly appeared.
[Question: What was the final result of this battle between the Hokage?]
The sudden question and answer session brought everyone back to reality, and the first thing they did was to predict the outcome of the competition.
[Konoha Jonin A: The Third Hokage definitely won, after all, the textbooks say he's the strongest.]
[Obito: But I think the First Hokage and the Second Hokage were very strong. The countless Wood Release they summoned, and the Second Hokage's Water Release were also very powerful.]
[Kakashi: Not only that, the question is about predicting the final outcome, but don't forget Orochimaru is right here.]
[Orochimaru: You noticed that? Actually, the answer is quite simple. Didn't we encounter this in the dungeon before?]
At this moment, Orochimaru reminded everyone that they had seen this barrier outside during the previous Konoha Crush Plan instance, but they didn't know the final outcome at the time.
And in the end, Orochimaru, led by his subordinates, managed to break through, but the Third Hokage did not survive either.
At this point, everyone who had participated in the dungeon was very puzzled. However, Orochimaru was different from them. As a master of forbidden techniques, Orochimaru immediately realized that his hands had a problem when he left.
Orochimaru guessed it was the Reaper Death Seal. The Third Hokage probably wanted to use the Reaper Death Seal to perish together with himself, but it seems he failed.
"Rin, what do you think?" At this moment, Obito looked at Rin.
Obito vaguely remembered that Orochimaru had won, but he didn't seem to have any recollection of the First Hokage or the Second Hokage Obito.
[Ōnoki: I choose the First Hokage and the Second Hokage to win. I don't believe Hiruzen Sarutobi can defeat either of Hokage.]
[Hunter: I said it was all Orochimaru's fault. Why did he have to meddle in this low-level Orochimaru? I had no idea how it ended.]
[Hozuki Mangetsu: But Konoha's strength is still too great. That guy named Obito has improved too quickly. The first time I met him in the dungeon, he was just a Genin, but last time his strength was clearly that of Jonin.]
[Mei Terumi: I'm so envious of Konoha. The rewards we got from Kirigakure are nothing compared to what we received.]
[Hunter: I swear, you Kirigakure dare to say that? If it weren't for that single-minded Hozuki Mangetsu, the mission would have been completed long ago.]
Hozuki Mangetsu was completely unconcerned about Kari's accusations; in his view, Kari at that time was not worthy of being his partner.
To add to that, they're not even qualified now.
[Fourth Raikage: I also look down on Hiruzen Sarutobi. I choose the First and Second Raikage to win.]
[...]
Seeing that most people from other ninja villages chose the First Hokage and Second Hokage, the people of Konoha were not happy. They felt that the strongest Hokage was being looked down upon by other ninja villages. Even some of Hiruzen Sarutobi's assistants couldn't stand it anymore.
[Mitokado Homura: I choose the First Hokage to win. I'm sorry, Hiruzen, but for Konoha.]
[Utatane Koharu: I choose the First and Second Hokage, Hiruzen. I'm sorry to trouble you for the sake of Konoha.]
[Hiruzen Sarutobi: You two! Luckily, I have my most steadfast teammate, Danzo. You'll choose me, right?]
Danzo just smiled. "Now you remember I'm your best friend? Where were you before? Even with my Root in this state, you, my best friend, haven't offered me much help."
Now that the Root reconstruction is on the agenda, I must answer correctly to get some reward.
[Danzo: I choose Hiruzen Sarutobi the loser.]