Naruto: I've already fought against all five Kage, and the system only just arrived.

(End of this chapter)

Chapter 22 Undercurrent surging

In the 60th year of Konoha, a Chunin Exam that should have been nothing out of the ordinary was destined to be recorded in the annals of the ninja world.

The Sand Village and Sound Village launched a joint attack on Konoha Village.

Orochimaru, one of the legendary Sannin of Konoha, successfully murdered his master.

The Third Hokage, who dominated the ninja world for over forty years and was known as the "Hero of the Ninja," died.

The Fourth Kazekage has gone missing.

A person who stands shoulder to shoulder with the gods reappears in the world.

This series of explosive news turned the ninja world, which had been peaceful for many years, upside down.

Not only did Konoha lose its leader, but the Sand Village continued to make moves.

The large villages of Kumogakure, Iwagakure, and Kirigakure, which remained aloof from the situation, as well as other small and medium-sized ninja villages and various ninja organizations, were all secretly stirring up trouble.

Many elderly people who had experienced the ravages of war couldn't help but frown.

The current situation gives them a feeling that things have suddenly changed and war may be on the horizon again.

I hope this is just my imagination.

Inside a bustling casino in the Land of Fire.

Amidst the incredibly noisy and bustling atmosphere of shouts like "Big! Big!", "Small! Small!", "All in!", "I won! Hahaha!", and "Ahhh! Kill me!"

A mature and beautiful woman, wearing a tea-green gambling robe, with light gold pigtails tied behind her head and a fair complexion and exceptionally large chest, excitedly grabbed the exchanged chips. Meanwhile, a black-haired woman holding a pink pig stood to the side, heartbroken and helpless, as she threw one chip after another into the slot machine in front of her.

A few minutes later.

Splash splash splash splash~~~

A large number of chips were once again dispensed from the slot machine.

Looking at the chips piled up into a small mountain in front of her, the black-haired woman exclaimed with immense joy:

"Lady Tsunade! We won again!!!"

Even Heaven would pity them.

This was the first time in all these years that Shizune had seen Tsunade-sama win money instead of losing it.

However, Tsunade frowned deeply.

Despite winning money, she looked like she had lost big and casually placed another bet on the slot machine.

Just like before, wealth continues to flow in.

Thankfully, Jingyin didn't have to sleep on the streets tonight, so she quickly stepped forward to support the swaying mountain of chips.

Tsunade didn't move, and it was unclear what she was thinking.

Just then, they overheard the conversation of several gamblers nearby.

"Have you heard? Konoha was attacked by Sand Village and an obscure little ninja village. The Third Hokage was killed in the battle."

"How could such a powerful Third Hokage be killed?"

"The one who made the move was Orochimaru, one of the Legendary Sannin, who was once the Third Hokage's personal disciple."

Orochimaru is that powerful?

"That's right. I've also heard a rumor that the missing Fourth Kazekage was also killed by Orochimaru."

"Unbelievable!!! If it's true, Orochimaru actually took down two of the Five Kage all by himself."

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"By the way, speaking of the Five Kage, I also heard some news. The man who is as famous as the First Hokage, who once caused one of the Five Kage to die and another to be crippled, and who is said to be on par with the gods, also appeared at the Chunin Exams this time. I heard that he has also left Konoha."

"Impossible! How could someone from the same era as the First Hokage still be alive?"

"That's what my sister's third uncle's friend's brother said. He was a Konoha ninja and was there at the time."

"He must have misread it, or perhaps the message was misrepresented. That's right! I remember now. That person's name was Yu Yi Xuan Yue, right? He clearly died at the hands of the First Hokage long ago. The Valley of Fallen Gods was built for him. How could a dead man be resurrected?"

"I see! It seems the information was indeed incorrect. However, the fact that Orochimaru killed the Third Hokage is absolutely true."

"Konoha and the Land of Fire are going through another turbulent time. I wonder who the next Fourth Hokage... no, the Fifth Hokage will be? They should elect one quickly to avoid causing panic among the people."

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Click.

Tsunade's bargaining chip was instantly shattered.

Shizune, who was holding the chips in both hands, paused for a moment and subconsciously looked at Tsunade.

"Mute!" Tsunade shouted expressionlessly.

"Yes!" Shizune immediately straightened her back.

"Pack your things, let's go," Tsunade ordered.

"Okay!" Shizune quickly packed up, not forgetting to ask, "Lady Tsunade, are we going back to Konoha?"

Tsunade's expression was somewhat complicated, but she quickly put it out of her mind and said,

"Konoha? No! Let's go to the next casino!"

"Yes?"

Silent was immediately taken aback.

at the same time.

The Konoha ninjas and villagers, dressed in black, silently departed after the funeral of the Third Hokage.

Jiraiya, who was in the middle of it, was stopped by two Konoha advisors.

"Hiruzen is no longer here. Although we have established an emergency executive committee, it can only help for a short time. Konoha needs a new Hokage. Jiraiya, you shall be the Fifth Hokage."

Xiaochun, who was switching dorms, didn't waste any words and went straight to the point.

Mitokado Homura chimed in, "Jiraiya, you are the most qualified person in Konoha to be Hokage now. Don't refuse anymore."

In the eyes of the two advisors, Jiraiya and Tsunade, Hiruzen's disciples, were the most qualified to become the Fifth Hokage.

Since Tsunade's whereabouts are currently unknown, the best option is Jiraiya, who is right next door.

As for their old friend, Shimura Danzo.

Although they knew the other party was deeply obsessed with the Hokage position, if they had a choice, they still didn't want this person, who had been buried in the darkness for too long and was too cold and tough, to step into the limelight.

The word "Naruto" undoubtedly represents the dream of the vast majority of people.

But this does not include Jiraiya.

Hearing the two advisors say this, as if he had been given a hot potato, Jiraiya shook his head repeatedly and said, "No, no, no, no! I can't be Hokage, please don't ask me to be one!"

Koharu and Mitokado continued to persuade her.

Jiraiya couldn't withstand the pressure and, as expected, sold Tsunade out.

"Let's go find Tsunade. She's more suitable to be the Fifth Hokage."

"Don't worry, my toad will find her soon."

"I will definitely bring her back!!!"

The atmosphere was even more solemn than at the three generations' funeral, inside an underground base called "Root".

Sitting in the darkness, Shimura Danzo leaned on his cane and remained silent for a long time.

Until a certain moment, with a complex expression, he said in a low voice:

"Hiruzen."

“Lord Danzo.” A Root ninja approached.

"What is it?" Shimura Danzo regained his composure and asked in a cold voice.

A Root ninja reported, "The Konoha leadership has decided that Jiraiya will bring Tsunade back to serve as the Fifth Hokage."

"Tsunade?"

Danzo Shimura was not surprised.

Tsunade, born into the Senju clan and single-handedly established Konoha's medical system, saving countless lives for Konoha ninjas, was indeed the most qualified to be Hokage, even though she had left Konoha for many years.

On another timeline, even Danzo Shimura himself only truly emerged from the darkness to assume the role of the temporary Sixth Hokage when Tsunade fell into a coma and Konoha was leaderless.

"Wait a minute."

Danzo Shimura found himself not as impatient as he had imagined.

Perhaps it's because of Hiruzen's passing.

He shook his head slightly, then immediately resumed his Dark Ninja stance, coldly issuing the order:

"Send someone to tell Orochimaru that I have something to say to him."

"Furthermore, order the Root ninjas to search for Hagoromo Gengetsu's whereabouts with all their might. I need to know what he's been up to all this time."

Hagoromo Gengetsu, a person on par with Hashirama Senju, is definitely not as harmless as Koharu Utatane and Homura Mitokado, those senile old fools, think.

Even if he is dead now.

Judging from his own experience, Danzo Shimura believed that Hagoromo Gengetsu's meticulous efforts to break free from the Edo Tensei technique must be part of some earth-shattering plan.

Such a person with a grudge against Konoha cannot be left unattended.

so.

find him!

Imprison him!

Uncover all the knowledge and secrets within him!

Ultimately, it will be used for one's own benefit!