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Senju Tobirama's gaze followed the retreating figure of "Uchiha Izuna," his mind racing with a storm of thoughts.

Could it truly be Izuna? Had some unknown force resurrected him? Or was this an elaborate deception?

Tobirama clenched his fists. "No matter what, I cannot allow him to threaten Konoha."

If Izuna learned that Uchiha Madara had perished at Hashirama's hands, his fury would be boundless. The fragile peace of the village would be shattered in an instant.

"If I could kill you once, I can do it again. If I can't kill you, I will seal you."

With newfound resolve, Tobirama turned toward the path back to Konoha. He would ensure the safety of the village—even if it meant preparing to eliminate Izuna once more.

Kenichi sat cross-legged in the tall grass, his chest wounds healed thanks to his Evil God's Immortal Body. He held the Seven-Star Sword in one hand and the Banana Fan in the other, grinning ear to ear.

"Ha! What a haul!"

Beside him, the Red Gourd and Golden Rope gleamed under the moonlight, four of the Six Paths Noble Phantasms now in his possession.

He clicked his tongue. "Damn shame I can't use these openly. 'Uchiha Izuna' using these artifacts would raise too many questions."

Still, he could make use of them in the shadows.

Huang Ryome, perched on a rock nearby, exhaled a puff of smoke. "So, what's next?"

Kenichi stretched his arms, cracking his neck. "The war's over. Time to head back to Konoha."

Huang Ryome smirked. "You've grown a lot, kid. You were a rookie when we started, but now you took on the Kinkaku Force, fought alongside a Kage, and even fooled Tobirama Senju into thinking you were his old enemy. That's no small feat."

Kenichi chuckled. "Flattery will get you nowhere,Ryome But you're not wrong."

During his time on the battlefield, he had honed his combat instincts. He no longer hesitated before striking. Killing was no longer a burden—it was a necessity.

"I should reward myself when I get back. Maybe eat some good ramen."

"Ramen? After all that, you still just want noodles?" Huang Bai scoffed.

Kenichi grinned. "What can I say? A man's gotta eat."

A tense atmosphere filled the Hokage's office. The surviving Konoha elders and clan heads gathered, their expressions grim.

Sarutobi Hiruzen, standing at the head of the table, faced intense scrutiny.

"You claim that Second Hokage Tobirama named you as his successor, but where is the proof?"

The Uchiha clan head folded his arms, his sharp gaze locked on Hiruzen.

"That's right," muttered the Hyuga clan leader, his arms crossed. "Tobirama was your superior, yet he sacrificed himself so that his subordinates could escape? And now you claim he chose you as Hokage?"

An uncomfortable silence followed.

Danzo Shimura, standing beside Hiruzen, scowled. "How dare you question Lord Second Hokage's wishes! We were all witnesses!"

The Uchiha representative sneered. "Witnesses? You mean the bodyguards who failed to protect their Hokage?"

The air grew thick with tension.

"Enough."

The heavy voice cut through the room like a blade.

The doors swung open, and Senju Tobirama strode inside, his sharp eyes sweeping over the gathering.

"Lord Tobirama!" Hiruzen gasped, stepping aside immediately.

The entire room fell silent, all eyes widening in shock.

Tobirama, very much alive, made his way to the Hokage's seat and sat down, his gaze cold.

"Monkey," he muttered, staring at Hiruzen. "It's been far too long, and you still haven't taken control of the village. You disappoint me."

Hiruzen's face darkened as he bowed his head.

Danzo clenched his fists, but inwardly, he smirked. Hiruzen's failure meant he still had a chance.

Tobirama addressed the room. "Yes, I named Sarutobi Hiruzen as my successor. But from what I see, he is not yet ready."

The room remained silent, tension still lingering in the air.

"However, that can wait. First, I have an announcement. The war is over."

Murmurs broke out among the clan heads.

Tobirama continued, "The Kinkaku Force has been defeated. The Third Raikage has assumed power in Kumogakure and wishes to reestablish peace with Konoha."

A few clan heads exchanged glances.

Tobirama smirked. "This time, Konoha will dictate the terms."

As the village braced itself for the new political landscape, one thing was certain—Tobirama Senju was back.

Kenichi let out a deep sigh as he finally collapsed onto his futon.

"Man, what a ride."

His body ached, but his mind was at ease. The war had ended, and Konoha had survived.

"I can finally take a break."

Huang Ryome hopped onto the windowsill, eyeing him. "What now?"

Kenichi exhaled, staring at the ceiling. "For now? I rest. But after that..."

His fingers tapped against his arm. "...I need to start preparing for the future. The real game is only just beginning."

He smirked to himself.

"Now, what would happen if I actually resurrected Uchiha Izuna?"

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