Tsunade had ultimately inherited his will, becoming the Fifth Hokage of Konoha and protecting the village for so many years.
Torifu shook his head. "Those two had both suffered so much. At least in this world, they found love and stayed by each other's side. They can live happily together for the rest of their lives."
Hiruzen Sarutobi smiled at that. "Yes. I really have to thank you, Hokage Torifu. If it weren't for you, I wouldn't have been able to see this. The knot in my heart has finally loosened a little."
"Only a little?" Torifu teased.
Hiruzen nodded. "Even that little bit is enough to keep me happy for a while. If I were to count all the knots in my heart, there'd be far too many."
Hiruzen Sarutobi wasn't as powerful as Torifu. Among the five Kage of the Shinobi World, he was only above average.
It was extremely difficult for Hiruzen to defend against Ōnoki's monstrous Dust Release.
And the Third Raikage's invincible spear and shield were no easier for Hiruzen to handle.
As for the Kazekage and the Mizukage, each had their own techniques, and neither was easy to deal with.
That was why he'd worked himself to the bone. If he'd had strength like Torifu's, he wouldn't have had to worry about any of it.
His entire life could have been happy and fulfilling, with no regrets weighing on his heart.
His master's passing and his students' estrangement had dealt heavy blows to Hiruzen at different stages of his life.
Still, Konoha had managed to hold on. Now they'd discovered a Konoha in another world, and both sides were on friendly terms. There was a good chance they could get help from them.
Naturally, Hiruzen was feeling much better.
As for the rest, the