Sarutobi Hiruzen's eyes instantly brimmed with tears of excitement as he immediately recognized his deceased teacher, Senju Tobirama.
Sarutobi Hiruzen quickly went to Senju Tobirama's side and grasped his hand, choking up as he said, "Teacher, it really is you!"
"Monkey, I was only briefly revived through the Impure World Reincarnation Jutsu," Senju Tobirama said calmly, deeply moved by the emotions his disciple was showing.
Faced with his teacher's question, Sarutobi Hiruzen did not dare hide anything and truthfully explained, "Konoha's current prosperity is largely thanks to the Fourth Hokage, Uchiha Ying Yue. He is both brave and resourceful. He led Konoha through numerous crises and even guided the Ninja World toward unification."
Senju Tobirama fell silent for a moment before nodding. "Ying Yue is indeed an exceptional man. He fulfilled the wish I failed to accomplish back then. Konoha made a wise decision in choosing him as Hokage."
Seeing his teacher's approval, Sarutobi Hiruzen became even more emotional, as if he had returned to the days when he followed his teacher, tears filling his eyes.
Taking the opportunity, Sarutobi Hiruzen told Senju Tobirama of the hardships he had faced since succeeding as Hokage—the turmoil of the Ninja World Wars and the dangers Konoha had endured when it was repeatedly besieged.
After listening, Senju Tobirama was deeply moved and let out a soft sigh. "Hiruzen, you have worked hard all these years."
Sarutobi Hiruzen lowered his head, his heart filled with comfort at hearing his teacher's acknowledgment.
However, just as Senju Tobirama was about to ask more, he suddenly thought of another former disciple, Shimura Danzō. "By the way, where is Danzō?"
Senju Tobirama asked, with a trace of expectation in his tone.
The moment Sarutobi Hiruzen heard the question, unease flashed across his face, and he stammered, unable to