Rebuild the Land of Whirlpools, start with a massive army of the Thirteen Guardian Soldiers.

"Ah?"

However, as soon as she opened her mouth, she reverted to the silly look that Tsunade was familiar with.

This sight actually relieved Tsunade; it really was her silly younger brother!

Senju Nawaki scratched his head. Why did it feel like people kept calling his name lately?

His gaze fell on the woman who had called his name; clearly, he didn't recognize her.

Senju Nawaki muttered, "I really don't understand."

Even Rukia Kuchiki glanced at Tsunade.

Did this woman know the deceased Nawaki?

Tsunade's words inadvertently helped Hiruzen Sarutobi out of his predicament.

At least now nobody cares about him anymore.

"Is it really the Thousand-Armed Rope Tree?"

Some ninjas who had seen the Senju clan's heir opened their mouths slightly, looking on incredulously.

The others also looked over, their eyes slightly dazed.

"How can it be!"

"Isn't the Thousand-Handed Nawaki already..."

As they spoke, their voices gradually faded, as if afraid that Tsunade would hear them and punch them.

Even Shimura Danzo, who was secretly watching the battle, was startled when he saw Senju Nawaki's face!

"Quick! Go to the lab and check if the Thousand Hands Nawaki's heart is still there!"

Soon, the Root members returned and reported: "Lord Danzo, Senju Nawaki's heart is normal!"

Upon hearing this news, Danzo Shimura's eyes widened in surprise.

Could it be that I saw a ghost?

Thinking of this, Danzo Shimura suddenly felt a pang of guilt.

Mad, could it be that they've come to take his life?

Konoha East Street.

The rustling sounds of discussion drew the attention of Hiruzen Sarutobi, Koharu Utatane, and Homura Mitokado.

Upon seeing that familiar face, his pupils trembled uncontrollably, as if in an earthquake.

"It really is the Thousand Hands Collection!"

Hiruzen Sarutobi could no longer maintain his hypocritical facade and cried out in surprise.

His expression was as if he had seen a ghost.

Maybe he really did see a ghost!

Senju Nawaki is clearly dead!

Furthermore, the autopsy was conducted by Konoha, and after confirming Senju Nawaki's body, Hiruzen Sarutobi personally cancelled his ninja number.

But what is happening now?

Resurrection from the dead?

Or did Senju Nawaki never die at all?

Was there a mistake in the autopsy investigation in Konoha?

But if Senju Nawaki hadn't died, how could he have been mixed up with the people of the Land of Whirlpools?

Moreover, it seems that he has successfully infiltrated the Land of Whirlpools and become a Shinigami!

They even used the space-time ninjutsu of the Land of Whirlpools to arrive in Konoha, acting like an enemy.

What's going on?

Tsunade is already rebellious, but why does Senju Nawaki also seem to be rebellious?!

do not forget!

This is Konoha, founded by your grandfather!

Hiruzen Sarutobi really wanted to shout that out loud!

But after thinking about it carefully, I'm really afraid that the Senju clan might make him hand over the Hokage position for this reason.

So let it go, after all, he'd only been in that position for a few years and hadn't had enough of it yet.

Moreover, it's possible that Senju Nawaki's infiltration of the Land of Whirlpools would be a good thing for Konoha.

As he said, Senju Nawaki was, after all, a person from Konoha, and Konoha was the village founded by his grandfather.

This is his root!

No matter how you look at it, it's impossible for them to do anything detrimental to Konoha, right?

Moreover, with Senju Nawaki as Konoha's pawn in the Land of Whirlpools, they can also reveal information about the Land of Whirlpools to Konoha at any time!

Hiruzen Sarutobi naturally labeled Nawaki Senju as a spy from Konoha who had infiltrated the Land of Whirlpools.

Little did he know, this was merely wishful thinking on his part.

Hiruzen Sarutobi recalled the information about Orochimaru and carefully examined the sword at the waist of Nawaki Senju.

That is, the Asauchi that you get for free from the Shinigami Academy?

Well done, Rope Tree!

Once you acquire all the unsealed ninjutsu of the Land of Whirlpools and the technology for forging Zanpakuto, that will be the time when Konoha regains its glory!

But soon, a single sentence from Senju Nawaki shattered his dream.

"Who...are you? Why do you seem to know me?"

Senju Nawaki scratched his head, blinked, and looked puzzled.

Upon hearing this, Hiruzen Sarutobi's face stiffened, and his heart sank.

what's the situation?

Senju Nawaki doesn't recognize them?

Oh, he understands now, this must all be Rope Tree's disguise!

Sigh, it's their fault, they were so careless and let Rope Tree be exposed.

With so many people in Konoha acting as if they know him, it's impossible to keep it a secret from the Land of Whirlpools now.

Since that's the case, then you might as well stop pretending to be a fool and hurry back to Konoha's embrace.

Otherwise, the land of whirlpools would take back the asahi that they had finally obtained.

Thinking of this, Hiruzen Sarutobi felt a surge of anxiety and said seriously, "Alright, Nawaki, Grandpa already knows your good intentions. Now that you've been exposed, hurry back!"

The others immediately understood what the Third Hokage was saying.

So that’s it…

The death of Senju Nawaki was actually a ploy to infiltrate the Land of Whirlpools!

Wouldn't that expose Senju Nawaki's identity?

They deserve to die!

Even Koharu Utatane and Homura Mitokado glanced at Hiruzen Sarutobi, their eyes seemingly saying: "I didn't expect this, Sarutobi, you actually had this trick up your sleeve."

Even Tsunade hesitated.

Could it be that Nawaki really faked his death back then?

But she had already confirmed it during the autopsy; it was indeed Nawaki's body.

But the rope tree in front of us really doesn't make sense.

Only Orochimaru had a strange look in his eyes.

His respected teacher, Sarutobi, is probably really going to become a clown...

Hiruzen Sarutobi, with a kind expression, beckoned to Nawaki Senju and said, "Quick! Come to grandpa. You have made a great contribution to Konoha, and grandpa will protect you!"

Rukia Kuchiki pursed her lips tightly to make sure she wouldn't suddenly burst out laughing.

Is this so-called Hokage of Konoha a monkey hired from a circus?

You know what, it actually looks pretty convincing.

Senju Nawaki was both embarrassed and annoyed. "Hey! What's wrong with you, you old monkey? Who knows you!"

Old, old monkey?

Hiruzen Sarutobi's face froze again.

At this moment, Tsunade finally realized something was wrong and frowned, saying, "Nawaki, you really don't remember me?"

Senju Nawaki asked impatiently, "And who are you?"