Entering the City

Uchiha Madara and Senju Hashirama walked in front, with Uchiha Izuna and Senju Tobirama following behind. Further back came the Ninjutsu Genius, the God of Shinobi, and the First Hokage.

By the time Uchiha Madara reached the city gates, Uchiha Kō had already led the first Five Kage {Edo Tensei bodies}, Konoha's upper ranks, Nara Rokumei, Hatake Sakumo, and the others to welcome them.

"Welcome back in triumph, Great Grandfathers!" Uchiha Kō clasped his fists in salute. His expression was gentle, and his entire bearing exuded the air of a mature leader.

Uchiha Madara and Senju Hashirama exchanged a glance, then clasped their fists at the same time. "Lord Hokage!" Uchiha Izuna and Senju Tobirama did the same, bowing slightly. Their courtesy did not diminish their dignity, yet it carried a measure of humility.

Even the God of Shinobi and the Ninjutsu Genius, who had always been particular about rank and order, could not help sizing them up. At that moment, Uchiha Kō stepped forward and personally helped Senju Hashirama and Uchiha Madara up. "Please, rise. In merit, you two are Konoha's founders. In private, you are my elders. There will be no need for such formalities in the future."

Senju Hashirama and Uchiha Madara smiled and nodded. "We have not failed our mission!"

Uchiha Kō nodded. "Everyone, rise." Hearing him, Izuna and Tobirama stood and took their places behind Hashirama and Uchiha Madara. Uchiha Madara and Senju Hashirama simultaneously stepped aside, opening a path.

Uchiha Kō walked over, the corners of his lips lifting as he looked the two men over. Then he said, "So you are my Great Grandfathers from another time and space?" Uchiha Kō laughed.

The God of Shinobi had no idea what was going on. Since when did he have descendants? He glanced at the