Chapter 295
At the entrance to Konoha.
Several of Konoha's shinobi imprisoned Sakumo in a barrier ninjutsu, while Tsunade stood in front of him and told him something.
After learning from Tsunade that Kakashi had graduated early from the academy after his death and became a Chuunin at the age of six, Sakumo felt a strong sense of guilt.
He understood that it was definitely because of his death.
"It wasn't easy for him.»
Sakumo sighed heavily.
These words did not refer to Kakashi, but to Yeruashi, who graduated from the Shinobi Academy at the age of nine.
Yeruashi, like Kakashi, had to be under a lot of pressure after his death, but he kept it to himself and quietly studied at the academy to take care of Kakashi and help him get out of a difficult psychological state.
Further.
Hearing that Yeruashi had become Orochimaru's disciple, and Kakashi a disciple of Minato, the future Fourth Hokage, Sakumo once again sighed heavily, lamenting that his sons were involved in the struggle for the post of Hokage of Konoha at such a young age.
This was followed by a description of Yeruashi's first appearance on the battlefield in the Land of Grass, when he killed a large number of Iwagakure Shinobi at the age of just nine, fully displaying his amazing talent.
Then.
What followed was a battle on the border of Wind Country, the killing of Chiyo, and the worldwide fame of Shinobi!
Sakumo was surprised to learn that Chiyo had died at the hands of Yeruashi. In the past, he defeated Chiyo on the battlefield, but she managed to escape and save her life, unexpectedly she died at the hands of his son.
Of course, in addition to surprise, there was also a strong shock, because even Sakumo himself at such a young age was far from a shinobi of the Chiyo level.
At the age of eleven, he had barely reached the level of a Jounin.
But then the story of Yeruashi became even more stunning. First, the murder of the Third Raikage, and then a single invasion of Amegakure, which resulted in the killing of Hanzo Salamander and the crushing of all Shinobi Ame!
As Sakumo listened to the story, he began to lose touch with reality.
Because he could still understand the beginning of Tsunade's story, but since killing the Third Raikage and crushing all of Amegakure alone, the story gradually began to become somewhat unreal.
How could his son become so strong?!
Then Yeruashi disappeared for two years, and after returning, he became even stronger again. He single-handedly invaded Sunagakure and inflicted massive damage on them, including severely wounding the Fourth Kazekage, and then destroying Seven Mist Swordsmen.
By this point, Yeruashi was already considered the strongest Shinobi in the world!
Yeruashi later became Hokage!
He became the Fifth Hokage at the age of fifteen!
Not only did he have no problems due to being too young, but the Konoha Shinobi even considered him the strongest Hokage in history!
Having taken the post of Hokage, he immediately began to take decisive and tough measures, which allowed Konoha to recover from the effects of the war in just two years and even begin to develop rapidly!
For these two years, as the Fifth Hokage, Yeruashi managed to earn the respect and reverence of almost all Konoha Shinobi. Even the big clans stopped fighting among themselves and fully integrated into Konoha!
And more recently, Konoha has taken a decisive step, starting to unite the entire world of Shinobi!
By the time Tsunade's story reached this point, Sakumo had already completely lost touch with reality, wondering if his son really did all this?!
Senju Hashirama put an end to the Era of Warring States, starting the Era of the Five Great Villages, but now Yeruashi can put an end to this era, starting the Era of the Unified World of Shinobi.
In Sakumo's eyes, it seemed like something incredibly distant and unreal.
"...so much has happened.»
Tsunade sighed, took a sip of water, and said ," Speaking of bad things, I guess the only problem is that this asshole is too popular, even my student is chasing him...»
"Teacher Tsunade!!»
Shizune with reddened cheeks shouted indignantly at Tsunade.
Tsunade looked at her and grinned, "Heh, so you don't like Yeruashi? Then why are you experimenting with all sorts of medicines every day, developing a love potion ... ah...»
At this point, Shizune blushed even more and abruptly reached her hands to Tsunade's mouth.
Shizune felt that if Tsunade said anything else, she would have to leave Konoha in disgrace and never return.
But the few Shinobi supporting the barrier were indifferent and did not cast strange glances at Shizune.
Now people in Konoha, on the contrary, would be surprised to learn that some young girl does not have any feelings for the Fifth Hokage.
But it is too difficult to predict who will eventually succeed.
When Shizune gagged Tsunade, interrupting her words, two white lights suddenly flashed.
The first enveloped Sakumo in a barrier, and the second came from Tsunade's body.
"This...»
The Shinobi supporting the barrier were stunned.
Tsunade was also surprised, but quickly realized what was going on: "Was Edo Tensei destroyed?»
"...looks like it.»
Sakumo, still in shock and bewilderment, finally came to his senses, feeling that his body was quickly falling apart.
Tsunade nodded and looked at the shinobi supporting the barrier: "No need to support him anymore.»
"There is.»
The Shinobi nodded and immediately removed the barrier.
Sakumo's soul left Edo Tensei's body and ascended to the sky.
Rising into the sky, he looked at Konoha and saw the Hokage Rock, on which his son's face was carved.
At this moment, the many different emotions that had previously flared up in his heart were replaced by peace and contentment.
"Tsunade, tell Yeruashi from me that he must become a worthy leader of the new era...»
"And don't let him get married too soon...»
With that, Sakumo's soul disappeared into the sky.
It wasn't his strength or abilities that bothered him, but the emotional side of Yeruashi, because listening to Tsunade's words, one can assume that his popularity among girls is incredible.
Ah, maybe some girls don't really like Yeruashi, but just want to get him...
Unfortunately, he didn't have a chance to talk to his son alone.
«...»
Hearing the words of the disappearing Sakumo, Tsunade involuntarily sighed, thinking that if Yeruashi only went to the roof of the Hokage building for a couple of minutes, a huge number of young girls would immediately gather below.
Sometimes she thought it might not stop even after his wedding...
At the same time, Yeruashi's Fuinjutsu that sealed the First Hokage disappeared, and Hashirama's soul also flew into the sky.
"It looks like Edo Tensei has been dispelled. Did the Fifth Hokage do this? Really great shinobi...»
"Tsuna, take care of yourself.»
Hashirama smiled and waved at Tsunade.
Tsunade raised her head and waved at the disappearing Hashirama with a smile.
This happened not only in Konoha.
In Iwagakura, Sunagakura, and Kumogakura, the souls of the dead rose into the sky, emitting a soft white glow, and disappeared one by one, returning to the heavens.