Zhang Yu stood in the crowd, waving and shouting in rhythm.
Izuna held up a can of cola, smiling much more relaxed than usual.
Although Tobirama was restrained in his actions, he had already drunk his second glass of ice-cold beer.
Zabuza initially maintained his composure, but after Hashirama forcibly pulled him to the center, his face darkened as if he were about to chop someone up. However, in the end, he still nodded twice in rhythm.
Bai is the shyest.
But when Zhang Yu called him, he still walked over with a red face and moved along with everyone in small steps.
On this day, the Undead Tavern opened completely.
No guests. No tasks.
There was no fighting. There was no life or death.
Electronic music, cola, beer, snacks, and a group of people who have died once, all come to relax in this absurd yet lively pub.
The party went on until the afternoon before the music gradually stopped.
Hashirama took off his headphones, his face showing a hint of lingering enjoyment.
"One more round?"
Ban said calmly, "Okay."
Tobirama immediately looked at the two of them.
That's enough.
The tavern will reopen tomorrow.
Hashirama sighed.
"All right."
Although Ban didn't say anything, his fingers were still resting on the equipment, clearly indicating that he wasn't quite done enjoying himself.
Zhang Yu sat at the bar and took a sip of iced cola.
After the excitement subsided, his initial thrill gradually faded.
Strength acquired. Tavern stable. Vegetable garden and fishpond complete.
The staff is becoming more and more complete.
But the story of the Shinobi World won't just stay within the daily routines of the tavern.
There is less than a month left until the Chunin Ninja Exams.
Zhang Yu knew very well.
From now on, Konoha will become increasingly lively.
The Sunagakure, the Otogakure, Orochimaru will all make their appearances one after another.
Especially Orochimaru.
That guy is no ordinary villain.
Targeting Sasuke, attacking Konoha, disguising Kazekage, Impure World Reincarnation the First and Second with Edo Tensei—his plan unfolds in a series of interconnected steps.
However, the Konoha of today is no longer the Konoha of the original storyline.
The Undead Tavern is right here.
Hashirama, Tobirama, and Madara are all here.
Zhang Yu had just obtained the peak Ban template and had also received double the enhancement.
Zhang Yu tapped the rim of the cup lightly with his fingers, his mind at peace.
I will not attack unless attacked.
If Orochimaru just follows the storyline and doesn't provoke the Undead Tavern, then we'll let him be for now.
But if he's not careful, he might reach out his hand.
Zhang Yu didn't mind letting him understand what true dimensional reduction and crushing dominance meant.
The entrance to Konoha at dusk.
Izumo Kamizuki and Kotetsu Hagane stood guard on either side of the gate as usual.
The two were chatting casually when they suddenly saw a tall figure walking towards them in the distance.
The man had a head of fluffy white hair, wore a Forehead Protector with the character "oil" written on it, and had distinctive red markings on his face. He carried a large scroll on his back and strode towards Konoha.
Izumo Kamizuki was taken aback at first, then his eyes widened.
"Hey, Izumo."
"Am I seeing things?"
When Kotetsu Hagane saw who it was, his expression changed instantly.
" Lord Jiraiya?"
One of the Sannin who spent most of their time traveling.
Jiraiya.
I'm finally back.
Meanwhile, in the Hokage's office, Hiruzen Sarutobi hadn't been able to concentrate on a single document for half an hour.
The pipe on the table went out and was lit again, then went out again.
He leaned back in his chair, feeling increasingly frustrated.
To buy that batch of Erguotou (a type of Chinese liquor), he used all his disposable assets.
I sold the ninja tools I had collected for many years.
Several properties were also sold.
They even disposed of most of the properties owned by the Sarutobi Clan.
Seven million two hundred thousand taels.
Such a large sum of money was spent, and in the end, they didn't even get to touch the bottle.
Those items that were sold are gone forever.
If some collectibles end up in someone else's hands, the price will at least double if you want to buy them back.
This is a classic case of trying to steal a chicken but losing the bait instead.
And the one who started all of this was none other than his good son.
Asuma Sarutobi.
"That bastard."
Hiruzen Sarutobi took a deep drag on his pipe.
"If he hadn't taken the liquor to sell, why would I have had to dig up all my savings?"
The thought of Asuma making a fortune from Erguotou (a type of Chinese liquor) made Hiruzen Sarutobi feel a tightness in his chest.
Selling alcohol is out of the question.
And yet, it was sold to the Hokage.
What's even worse is that he only discovered after paying for the bottle that it was originally sold to him by Zhang Yu.
Take his wine, make money off him.
This son is being excessively filial.
Hiruzen Sarutobi grew angrier the more he thought about it, so he simply put his pipe on the table.
"No."
"We must call Asuma back after the Chunin Ninja Exams are over."
This debt needs to be settled.
Knock knock knock.
There was a knock on the door.
Hiruzen Sarutobi immediately sat up straight and tidied up the messy documents on the table.
"Come in."
The door opened.
Hyuga Hiashi and Inoichi Yamanaka after the other.
The two looked serious.
Upon entering, they first bowed to Hiruzen Sarutobi.
" Lord Third."
Upon seeing them, Hiruzen Sarutobi immediately guessed their purpose.
The events at the Undead Tavern could no longer be kept secret.
These two individuals had already personally witnessed Hashirama Senju and Madara Uchiha.
It would be strange if they didn't come to him to confirm.
"Please sit down."
Hiruzen Sarutobi picked up his pipe again.
"You've all come together; surely it's not for some trivial matter concerning the tribe."
Hyuga Hiashi didn't beat around the bush.
" Lord Third, we wish to inquire about the Undead Tavern."
Inoichi Yamanaka quickly added, "To be precise, it's about the identities of the people in the tavern."
Hiruzen Sarutobi exhaled a puff of smoke.
Whom did you meet?
" The First Lord Hokage."
Hyuga Hiashi.
"And Madara Uchiha."
Inoichi Yamanaka added, "Although we didn't see the Second Lord Hokage, we heard related news."
"There's another person in the tavern who looks remarkably like the portrait of the Second Lord Hokage."
"Therefore, we would like to confirm with the Lord Third."
Are they actually the real people?
The office quieted down.
Hiruzen Sarutobi did not answer immediately.
Hyuga Hiashi and Inoichi Yamanaka were both staring at him.
After they returned, the more they thought about it, the more something seemed off.
Who were Hashirama Senju and Madara Uchiha?
These two people have been dead for many years.
Now they both appear in the same tavern.
The First Hokage was still farming in his backyard.
Madara Uchiha even argued with the First Hokage over half a bottle of cola.
They wouldn't believe it if they hadn't seen it with their own eyes.
Seeing that the Hiruzen Sarutobi could only nod.
"Yes."
" The Lord First you see is indeed First Hokage Hashirama Senju."
"That person who called himself Madara Uchiha was also the real Madara Uchiha."
Hyuga Hiashi tensed up.
Inoichi Yamanaka's fingers also stopped on his knee.
Even though the two had already made their judgment, receiving confirmation from the Third Hokage was still too shocking.
Hyuga Hiashi lowered his voice.
"Has someone who's been dead for decades really returned?"
"That's right."
Hiruzen Sarutobi said, "It's not just them."
" The Second Hokage Tobirama Senju, is also at the tavern."
" Madara Uchiha's younger brother Uchiha Izuna, is also there."
Inoichi Yamanaka took a deep breath.
" Uchiha Izuna?"
Hyuga Hiashi's expression also changed.