After a brief silence, Danzō solemnly explained, "Our teacher Tobirama passed away too suddenly back then, without leaving behind enough backup plans, and we also lack the strength and prestige to suppress everything."
Hiruzen's position as Hokage was not secure, as the Senju Uchiha, and Hyuga clans, among others, harbored ambitions for it.
At that time Second Great Ninja War broke out, and the situation was critical. We had no choice but to make an example of one of them to deter others and forcibly unify the various shinobi clans of Leaf.
Coincidentally, with Mito- sama becoming the first Nine-Tails Jinchūriki and shining brightly in the First Great Ninja War, other ninja villages became aware of the power of the Tailed Beast. To create a Jinchuriki, one must have the Sealing Jutsu of the Uzumaki Clan.
Almost all the ninja villages participated in the battle of the Land of Whirlpools, either openly or secretly. I was in charge of the plan to plot against the Senju Clan, and I sent my most perfect creation, Dan Kato, as the executor.
To ensure our safety, we pressured Dan Kato, implying that we would threaten him with his life. In the end, Dan Kato perfectly completed his mission, not only annihilating the Senju Clan and Uzumaki Clan, but also destroying the Uzumaki Clan's Sealing Jutsu inheritance, leaving all the major ninja villages with only incomplete Tailed Beast Sealing Jutsu.
Even if these ninja villages obtained these Sealing Jutsu, they would not be able to create a perfect Jinchuriki, leaving various fatal flaws.
At the same time, the destruction of the Senju Clan calmed down the other ninja clans, allowing us to survive the Second Great Ninja War and solidifying Hiruzen's and our position...
He didn't hide anything about what happened back then, and told the whole story in detail. Moreover, he did indeed use Princess Tsunade's life as a threat to ensure his safety.
At the time, he only thought that the man was after the Senju Clan's prestige and heritage, wanting to use it to increase his own capital and pave the way for becoming the Fourth Hokage. For such an ambitious person, using it as a threat was the most appropriate thing to do.
Unfortunately, he never expected that the man would actually fall in love with Tsunade, and even sacrifice his own life to save her.
" Danzō, it's more than that, isn't it? I remember my brother-in-law saying that you're a shameful plagiarist, and those published books are all the fruits of my brother-in-law's hard work."
Senju Nawaki suddenly spoke up, retorting, "Do you know that back then, it was this old schemer who used his sister's life as leverage to force his brother-in-law to plot against him?"
Although the culprits are all the Leaf high-ranking officials, led by Hiruzen Sarutobi, we'll take action against whoever we can now.
Danzō Shimura's face twitched involuntarily. Ignoring the strange looks from everyone around him, he calmly defended himself, saying, "Although the main ideas are those of Dan, it was I who compiled and edited them into a book, and all the funds obtained were invested in Project Hope. I have a clear conscience!"
Upon hearing this, the people around couldn't help but roll their eyes, casting undisguised disdainful glances at him.
Although the money earned from those books was considerable, it paled in comparison to the fame he gained.
The empire built by Danzō Shimura was able to sweep across most of the Shinobi World in just over a decade because of the fame brought by those books, which attracted a large number of talented commoners to join him.
Even after all this, this old man still has the nerve to say he has a clear conscience?
However, everyone fell silent immediately. The ideas in those books were actually proposed by that man, who was also an extraordinary cultivation prodigy who, impersonating General Hao of the Land of Iron, created a flawless Sword Dao Body Refinement and even another Body Refinement from the Land of Lightning.
Although they did not inherit these two Perfect Cultivation System, they did obtain some cultivation techniques created by the other party. Their ability to reach the Kage Level level or even the Six Paths level was largely due to those techniques.
This person is truly both scholarly and martial!
There's probably nothing in this world that a man can't do, except give birth.
Everyone couldn't help but sigh inwardly, regretting that if Orochi Hime knew their thoughts, she would probably mock them.
Although they can't actually give birth like women, they can clone children!
Back then, that man's human cloning technology was far more advanced and powerful than hers; even now, she hasn't fully mastered the technology he left behind!
Princess Tsunade, also silent, lowered her head, her long, messy golden hair obscuring most of her face, making it impossible to see her expression. However, her delicate body was trembling slightly, and her fair hands were clenched tightly, clearly indicating that she was not at peace.
"Did something happen to you guys during your comeback?"
Suddenly, Danzō Shimura spoke up and asked a question.
As far as he knew, more than a decade ago, after completing the transformation of the Devil Star, Snake Princess and the others rode the Devil Star away from this Solar System and embarked on an endless journey through the starry sky and the sea.
Logically speaking, he shouldn't have come back. Could something terrible have happened?
"Hmm! According to our intelligence, a large number of powerful beings from the universe are heading towards our ancestral star, and they seem to be up to no good."
When it came to serious matters, Snake Princess became unusually serious. All that had been said before was just a prelude; what followed was the key.
"Is it for Tsunade?"
Danzō looked thoughtfully at Princess Tsunade, who was still silent. At present, only Tsunade and the Six Fists were truly valuable on their planet, and only the two of them were worthy of a large gathering of powerful beings from the universe.
"A powerful being in the universe! Are you kidding me?"
" Tsunade, for the sake of Leaf and the entire Shinobi World, please leave as soon as possible. Our Shinobi World absolutely cannot withstand a battle against a cosmic-level powerhouse."
"Damn it, Tsunade, you jinx, you shouldn't have come back!"
The people of Leaf panicked. They now clearly knew of the existence of the universe, and that they were not the only intelligent beings in it.
For example, the Ōtsutsuki Clan, who descended thousands of years ago, were extraterrestrial powerhouses, even stronger than the Six Paths Level beings here.
Now that such a super-strong expert has arrived, even if Princess Tsunade leaves, the opponent might not let their world go. A single attack would be enough to destroy their entire world.
" Leaf really hasn't changed at all; it's just as ugly as it always has!"
A wicked smile crept across Orochi Hime's lips as she listened to the Leaf Princess Tsunade, and she couldn't have been happier.
Next, they need to completely win over Princess Tsunade to their side in order to carry out their plan. These people are such a great help!
Recovering from the shock, the First Hokage Hashirama Senju, watched as everyone criticized his granddaughter. He opened his mouth, but didn't know what to say.
Although he was very disappointed with Leaf's development, he was still willing to do everything he could to protect Leaf. And if Orochi Hime wasn't lying, the current situation did indeed mean that Tsunade had to leave and lure away those powerful enemies from the universe.
I feel terrible for Tsunade, but this is the only way things can be done for now!
Just then, Princess Tsunade's body underwent a tremendous change. Her long golden hair turned snow-white and stretched ten times its original length. If she hadn't used her power to float, it would have dragged her to the ground.
A simple, ancient robe covered her perfect, delicate body, and a pair of adorable horns grew from her head.
Princess Kaguya!
Upon seeing this familiar outfit, Naruto Uzumaki was shocked and immediately conjured a Six Paths Rasengan, preparing to unleash it.
Unfortunately, before he could even make a move, a fist bigger than a clay pot slammed down, not only shattering his Six Paths Rasengan but also sending his entire body flying out of the Hokage Building.
Six Fists were thrown!
As Princess Tsunade's guardian, he would not allow anyone to harm his mistress.
"Phew! I can finally get some fresh air!"
Kaguya Ōtsutsuki let out a long breath and beckoned to the belt of the Six Fists, saying, " Black Zetsu, how long have I been asleep?"
A dark, indistinct shape emerged from the Six Fists belt—it was none other than the ultimate mastermind behind the Fourth Great Ninja War — Black Zetsu Otsutsuki!
He was defeated in the Fourth Great Ninja War, and ultimately, he took his mother's soul and inhabited Tsunade Senju's body.
Firstly, there is no safer place in the Shinobi World or even the entire universe than this woman; secondly, as Houyi of her mother, Princess Tsunade is the most suitable vessel for her.
It's just that this vessel is a bit too powerful, so Mother can only manifest to get some fresh air when her will is low.
The appearance of Black Zetsu greatly surprised everyone in Leaf, who all became vigilant and prepared to attack at any moment.
Most of them had experienced the Fourth Great Ninja War and naturally knew how terrible that war was.
The entire planet was almost shattered back then, and thinking about it now still sends shivers down my spine.
As for Black Zetsu Otsutsuki, the ultimate mastermind behind the Fourth Great Ninja War, they naturally feared him greatly.
"Replying to Mother, you slept for forty-eight days this time."
Ignoring the many powerful figures from Leaf, Black Zetsu scurried away and hid in his mother's wide sleeves.
It's still most comfortable staying by Mother's side!
"Forty-eight days, which means these little ones' thirtieth birthday is almost here!"
Gently stroking her slightly protruding belly, Kaguya Ōtsutsuki radiated a maternal glow.
This is her child, her real child!
"Yes, there are only eleven days left until the sisters' thirtieth birthday (by the Chinese age reckoning)!"
Black Zetsu Otsutsuki face was full of doting affection, but also concealed a resolute determination.
I must teach these younger sisters well, and I must never let them become like that wicked beast Hagoromo Otsutsuki.
" Tsunade, you're pregnant? Whose is it?"
Jiraiya as if he had been struck by lightning, his eyes fixed on Kaguya Ōtsutsuki's slightly protruding belly.
Although he didn't know why Princess Tsunade had transformed into Kaguya Ōtsutsuki, he was certain that this was Princess Tsunade's body.
When did Princess Tsunade get pregnant? How come he didn't know?
Although he had noticed that Princess Tsunade's figure had changed somewhat, he assumed it was just a result of her years of alcoholism and the appearance of a tire ring around her waist, and never considered the possibility of pregnancy.
But to everyone's surprise, she was pregnant, and it looks like she'd been pregnant for a full thirty years!
"What are you looking at! You toad, if you look again, believe me, I'll gouge your eyes out!"
Kaguya Otsutsuki was preoccupied with the children in her womb and didn't bother with Jiraiya's questions. However, Black Zetsu Otsutsuki was enraged, his golden Tenseigan slowly rotating, ready to attack at any moment.
As a devoted brother to his sisters, he wouldn't tolerate anyone having designs on his mother and sisters!
" Jiraiya, I warned you long ago, there is absolutely no possibility between you and Tsunade!"
Orochi Hime chimed in from the side, glancing mockingly at the silent Tobirama Senju on the other side.
It's important to know that Princess Tsunade is the granddaughter of the First Hokage Hashirama Senju, while Jiraiya is the Second Hokage Tobirama Senju, making him Princess Tsunade's uncle.
How could two people with such a close family relationship possibly end up together?
This was also the main reason why Jiraiya couldn't win Princess Tsunade's heart back then. Moreover, unlike Jiraiya who knew nothing, Princess Tsunade knew the truth.
" Tobirama, is that old man the son you had back then?"
At this moment, the First Hokage Hashirama Senju, seemed to remember something. He carefully examined Jiraiya, then turned to his younger brother beside him and asked.
Jiraiya and his granddaughter Tsunade were born in the same year. He had secretly visited the boy back then, which is why he knew about this nephew.
I haven't seen him since, and Jiraiya has changed a lot; I only recognized him now.
These words caused another deathly silence in the Hokage's office!
Everyone stared in disbelief at Jiraiya, then at the silent Second Hokage.
They never imagined that Jiraiya would be the Second Hokage's illegitimate son. What's even more unbelievable is that Jiraiya had been pursuing his own niece all along. This is just too melodramatic!