The Konoha, the mountains, the plains, and the forests were all crowded with people. There were even some elderly people over fifty years old holding farm tools, standing upright, and everyone was looking at Hatake Sakumo.
Hatake Sakumo picked up the megaphone. "All soldiers and villagers of Konoha, this battle cannot be fought alone by the Lord Hokage! As people of Konoha, we must fight alongside the Lord Hokage!"
Upon hearing this, those present erupted in a thunderous roar of anger.
"Kill! Kill! Kill!"
"Drive out the invaders! Kill them!"
"Long live Konoha! Long live the Lord Hokage!"
Sarutobi Hiruzen stood among the crowd, watching this scene with profound shock. He had never imagined that, besides the ninjas, the common people of Konoha, when gathered together, possessed such formidable power!
Sarutobi Shinnosuke stood beside him. "Father, perhaps you are wrong!" He only said these seven words, and then walked towards Hatake Sakumo, because his current fighting strength was Kage Level!
When the village is in trouble, it is only natural to lead the army to fight! When he was a child, he thought his father was the most powerful person in the world, holding power over the world and having the greatest strength in the world.
However, after Uchiha Kō, he realized that none of this mattered, because a person's bravery has its limits. True strength lies in winning the respect of the people and the world!
Intrigue and power struggles are ultimately minor paths; though powerful, they are hardly worthy of serious consideration. The true path lies in self-cultivation, family harmony, governing the state, and bringing peace to the world! The true path lies in improving people's lives and raising their living standards! The true path lies in establishing Konoha's dignity and striking fear into the hearts of our enemies!
Sarutobi Hiruzen looked at his son, his lips moving slightly as if he wanted to call him back, but the words wouldn't come out. Just then, his old friend Shimura Danzō came to his side.
"Sarutobi Clan, you're wrong." Shimura Danzō slowly. He was still as young, as handsome, and as radiant as ever. But when he looked at himself, his face was aged and his hair was gray. He sighed.
"Sarutobi Clan, can't this scene move your heart? Power politics is ultimately a minor path. The true path is right before your eyes. Don't you know how to turn back from the wrong path?" Shimura Danzō roared!
Sarutobi Hiruzen empty. "Me? How can I repent and turn back from my wrong path? I'm old now, my strength has declined, I have no power, what do I have left?"
Shimura Danzō's face darkened, and he slapped Sarutobi Hiruzen the face. "Hmph!"
Sarutobi Hiruzen stunned by the slap, his eyes blazing with anger. "Danzo!"
"Enough! Hiruzen, look at them! Look at those defenseless commoners, look at those elderly people. At this moment, they straightened their hunched backs. They knew they might die, yet they resolutely stood up!"
"And you? Yes, your strength has declined. Aren't you a part of Konoha? The past is the past, no need to regret it. The future can be changed. Don't forget that you were once a Shinobi Hero!"
"Don't forget how you resolutely stepped forward when the teacher asked you to cover the rear! Don't forget, you were also chosen by the teacher to be the Third Hokage!" Shimura Danzō roared again!
Sarutobi Hiruzen was stunned by Shimura Danzō's roar. Then he looked up at the old men holding farm tools and the workers with calloused hands, and suddenly he understood!
Sarutobi Hiruzen heartily. "Hahahaha! I understand! I understand everything!" Then, he straightened his back, the gloom in his eyes disappeared, replaced by confidence and determination!
"Danzo, thank you! Just when I was about to give up on myself, you stood up for me! You woke me up!" Sarutobi Hiruzen's eyes were filled with gratitude!
Shimura Danzō into a smile, his anger dissipating. Looking at his old friend, he sneered, "Heh, I knew you old codger would have a change of heart! Now you know what to do, right?"
Sarutobi Hiruzen nodded and called out, "Enma!" Enma was summoned and stared blankly at the scene before him, then horrified. "Sarutobi Clan, what is this?"
Sarutobi Hiruzen laughed heartily, "Let's face the village's troubles together and wipe out the heretics!" Enma was taken aback. He looked at Sarutobi Hiruzen. Although his face was already old, in a daze, Enma seemed to see the spirited and invincible Monkey of his youth!
"Oh! I understand!" Having said that, he transformed into Black Receiver, Sarutobi Hiruzen its center, swung it around once, and placed it behind his back. "Old buddy, this time, don't back down!"
"Don't worry! As long as you don't back down, the Enma will fight you forever! Even if it means death!" The Enma's voice came from the staff!
Shimura Danzō smiled, and the two walked towards Hatake Sakumo, who was directing the troops. At that moment Sarutobi Hiruzen and Shimura Danzō Hatake Sakumo. He frowned. "The Third Hokage, Lord Danzo?"
The next moment, Sarutobi Hiruzen on one knee, which terrified Hatake Sakumo: "Third, what are you doing!" Hatake Sakumo tried to help him up, but found that he couldn't Sarutobi Hiruzen up with his strength.
"Commander-in-Chief, Hiruzen Sarutobi, a Sarutobi Hiruzen -Kage Level ninja from Konoha, requests permission to lead an army to rescue the Lord Hokage!"
Boom! The Jonin all turned their heads in shock, looking at the Third Hokage, Sarutobi Hiruzen had once been the highest leader of Konoha!
Hatake Sakumo didn't know what to do either. Although Sarutobi Hiruzen, his former position was much higher than his own, on par with the Fourth Hokage, Uchiha Kō. How could he possibly arrange things for him?
Shimura Danzō looked at Hatake Sakumo, his eyes conveying the unspoken message: "Say yes! Say yes!"
Just as Hatake Sakumo was hesitating, Nara Rokumei spoke up, "Third brother, agree to the Lord Third's request! He is also a member of Konoha! And our former leader!"
Nara Rokumei looked at Sarutobi Hiruzen and seemed to sense that Sarutobi Hiruzen had changed. In the past, he was focused on psychological warfare and scheming, but now he only saw sincerity and courage!
It reminded him of the Shinobi Hero who had just ascended to the throne!
Now that Uchiha Kō is gone, Nara Rokumei, as the second-in-command, has the authority to make all the decisions. He spoke up, and Hatake Sakumo breathed a sigh of relief. He nodded and then looked at Sarutobi Hiruzen.
"Lord Third, you should know that this battle is probably more severe than any previous one! You saw that light just now, and I don't need to elaborate on the Chakra pressure it carried!" Hatake Sakumo looked at him with unwavering eyes.
Sarutobi Hiruzen his hands in greeting. "I have indeed seen it! However, I am also a member of Konoha, and I have said in the Konoha textbooks: 'Where the leaves of Konoha dance, the fire will never be extinguished!'"
Hatake Sakumo remained silent for a moment, then spoke, "Sarutobi Hiruzen is the commander of the Thirteenth Legion, leading 10,000 men. Depart immediately!"
"Yes!" With that, Sarutobi Hiruzen stood up and led his troops toward the Valley of the End. Shimura Danzō up; he was happy for his old friend.
So he said, "That old guy isn't in good health. I'll follow him to prevent anything from happening to him!" After saying that, a Dodai appeared beneath his feet, and he rushed towards the place where Sarutobi Hiruzen had left.
Hatake Sakumo watched the direction the two had left in, a smirk playing on his lips, and continued to muster his troops!
The Konoha marched toward the Valley of the End!
Above the Valley of the End, eight people had arrived—the four leaders of the four factions. They sat atop the waterfall, watching the battle below!
When Uchiha saw someone fighting with Uchiha Kō, he immediately flew into a rage and was about to intervene. However, Uchiha Izuna quickly grabbed his older brother, saying, "Brother, brother, don't panic. It seems that our grandson has the upper hand."
He pointed to Uchiha Kō on the other side, where the golden Susanoo a thousand meters tall, while Naruto and the others' Majestic Attire Susanoo was only seven hundred meters tall!
This calmed Uchiha down, and he continued watching the battle. Senju Hashirama also came to their side. "Oh! Madara, it's been so long! Give me a hug!"
Senju Tobirama's face darkened. "Big brother!"
Uchiha ignored him and continued watching the show, while Senju Hashirama 'Uchiha shoulder. Uchiha Izuna contracted, and he bit his lip slightly. Senju Hashirama, who is inherently evil, it's not like you're the only one who hasn't seen your older brother in a long time!
Seeing this, Senju Tobirama unconsciously walked towards Uchiha Izuna's side. Izuna glanced at him but didn't say anything, and Senju Tobirama didn't respond either. The two of them stood there, looking down at the Valley of the End!
"No offense, Senju Tobirama, but didn't you hate the Uchiha the most? Why are you still getting so close to me!" Uchiha Izuna coldly.
"Well, that's all in the past. Now I think the Uchiha is pretty good! After all, with such a strong sage existing, I'm not worried that the Uchiha Clan will go to extremes or become psychologically twisted!" Senju Tobirama his head and said calmly.
Uchiha Izuna did not refute, because he also knew the price the Uchiha Clan paid for acquiring power, and he had personally witnessed what Uchiha Clan ninjas would do after their personalities changed drastically.
However, this is not something they can control. You can't expect everyone to be like the Senju Clan. It's a gift bestowed upon them by heaven, but it's also a curse.
The four former Kage gasped as they watched the battle below. They had thought they had seen through Uchiha Kō's strength, but now it seemed they were just a drop in the ocean!
That thousand-meter-tall giant was three times taller than the Buddha, and the Chakra within its Susanoo that they could hardly breathe! If they were to take a single punch from it, their entire village would explode!
Ōnoki stared at the giant and gasped. Such power, even if he used Dust Release, would take him three days and three nights to exhaust!
This Uchiha Kō simply inhuman. He originally thought that if Deidara rose to power in the future, Iwagakure might be able to regain its sovereignty, but after seeing Uchiha Kō's Susanoo, he abandoned his naive idea.