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Chapter 187 Arrives: The Second Hokage, Tobirama Senju!

Kakashi Hatake lay helplessly in his hospital bed.

Because Akihara Kagura directly resolved Momochi Zabuza's problem, his hope that Team 7 could take the opportunity to gain experience was dashed.

However, Kakashi Hatake couldn't reveal this meaning yet, and could only helplessly watch Akihara Kagura leave with the Root ninjas, not even letting Karin help treat his wounds, leaving them only two big fish.

"never mind."

Kakashi Hatake could only treat this as a normal C-rank escort mission. He planned to wait until he recovered from his injuries, then lead Team 7 to protect Tazuna in building the bridge connecting the Land of Fire and the Land of Waves, and finally deal with Gato's gang entrenched in the Land of Water.

No matter what...

Let these little guys participate in a battle.

During his recovery period, Kakashi Hatake had the three kids in Team 7 practice climbing trees and wading in water to improve their chakra control.

The Tazuna family learned about Akihara Kagura's identity and that Momochi Zabuza, Gato's strongest henchman, had been defeated, which put their minds at ease.

One week later.

Dazner continued on to repair the bridge.

After Kakashi Hatake recovered, he led Team 7 to protect Tazuna. The bridgehead was shrouded in thick fog, and no one could be seen at all.

"Didn't Kado send anyone to stop him?"

Kakashi Hatake glanced around with some confusion, then stroked his chin thoughtfully, "Could Kato have been taken care of by Kagura too?"

Is it...

Did Class 7 come here just for sightseeing?

Just as Kakashi Hatake was still thinking, Sakura Haruno saw a dark figure appear at the bridgehead in the mist and quickly alerted her companion.

"Everyone, it looks like someone's coming."

"Um?"

Class 7 looked towards the bridgehead in surprise.

On the misty bridge, a figure in the fog walked towards them, looking somewhat sluggish and even unsteady on its feet.

"They don't seem like enemies..."

Kakashi Hatake looked at the newcomer with some confusion.

however…

next second!

The figure, still a lone black shadow in the mist, suddenly clenched his hands, unleashing a massive wave of water that swept towards Class 7!

"Water Release·Water Crush Wave!"

The wave of water spun like a tornado, and just as it was about to reach Class 7, it suddenly turned into a rushing river, trying to sweep everyone off the bridge!

"This level of water-based technique..."

Kakashi Hatake swiftly blocked the path of the three kids from Team 7, raising his hands to form hand seals as he urgently shouted, "Everyone, get behind me!"

This level of water-style technique is even more terrifying than Zabuza Momochi's. With just one Water Wave Technique, a great river was formed on the bridge!

The other party is no ordinary person!

"Earth Release: Multiple Earth Flow Walls!"

Kakashi Hatake quickly formed hand seals, and stone walls carved with dog heads appeared around them, surrounding them to protect them from the waves!

"The enemy is very strong!"

Kakashi Hatake placed his hands on the ground and solemnly instructed his subordinates, "You must be careful, don't..."

"Water Release: Water Severing Wave!"

The enemy suddenly cast another spell!

Click!

The stone wall of the multi-layered earthwork was instantly pierced by a stream of water!

The water flow, like a high-pressure water gun, cut through the entire earthen wall, revealing Team 7 and Tazuna, who were hiding inside. The water flow also instantly submerged them!

"Everyone, stand on the water! Protect Mr. Tazuna."

Kakashi Hatake quickly gave a few instructions. Fortunately, he had given the three kids in Team 7 some emergency training, and these little guys were quite skilled at using chakra to tread water on their feet.

only…

Kakashi Hatake looked at the cut in the earthen wall.

Even though Kakashi Hatake was very knowledgeable and had mastered thousands of ninjutsu, he had never seen this kind of water release technique before. He was shocked by this water release technique and stared in disbelief at the smooth and neat cut surface exposed on the severed earthen wall!

"Take Mr. Tazna with you and leave first!"

Kakashi Hatake realized that something was wrong!

next moment!

"Someone is underwater..."

Naruto felt someone grab his foot, and before he could even shout a warning, he was pulled into the water and sank!

"Naruto!"

Sasuke Uchiha quickly grabbed Naruto Uzumaki's hand, trying to help him get out of the water, but he was also pulled into the water!

"The enemy is underwater!"

Kakashi Hatake rushed over quickly, grabbed two of his subordinates, and rescued Naruto Uzumaki and Sasuke Uchiha!

He also pulled the figure that was holding the two little ones underwater out of the water, which allowed Kakashi Hatake to see what the person looked like!

The newcomer had silver hair and red eyes, was dressed in close-combat clothing, covered by a layer of blue armor, and wore a ninja headband that resembled a face shield…

The swirling markings on the forehead protector…

This was something the Konoha ninja present were all too familiar with.

"Kakashi-sensei, is he a Konoha ninja?"

Sakura Haruno looked at the Konoha Village insignia on the enemy's headband with some surprise, then asked curiously, "But why does he look so familiar? Have we seen him before?"

"Of course I've seen it..."

A bead of cold sweat appeared on Kakashi Hatake's forehead, and his pupils involuntarily contracted. Even though he had never seen the person in front of him, he had seen his statue before!

Kakashi Hatake stared nervously at the enemy before him, and asked in a deep voice, "Sir... what exactly is your relationship with the Second Hokage of Konoha?"

Kakashi Hatake had made many guesses, but he never imagined that the person who came would be Tobirama Senju, the Second Hokage of Konoha.

Having tasted the benefits of the Impure World Reincarnation technique, Orochimaru naturally wouldn't give up on reviving the Second Hokage, Tobirama Senju, especially since Tobirama was someone Orochimaru greatly admired.

This is the Land of Waves.

It is perfectly suited for ninjas skilled in water-style combat.

Orochimaru directly dispatched a Second Hokage to deal with Kakashi Hatake and Team 7, which shows he highly regards this team.

"A Konoha ninja?"

Tobirama Senju frowned, staring at Kakashi Hatake and the group of kids in front of him. With his intelligence, he immediately figured out what kind of team they were: one Jonin instructor and three kids who looked like Genin.

Many years have passed.

Tobirama Senju never imagined that after his resurrection, he would be controlled by someone to attack Konoha ninjas. This was undoubtedly a disgrace for a Konoha Hokage.

but…

Tobirama Senju didn't care and revealed his identity without hesitation, intending to take this opportunity to resolve the crisis of the Impure World Reincarnation.

"I am Tobirama Senju."

Tobirama Senju looked at Kakashi Hatake and explained his situation in a deep voice: "A guy named Orochimaru resurrected me using the forbidden technique I invented, the Impure World Reincarnation..."

Orochimaru!

Kakashi Hatake remembered that night.

When Orochimaru defected from Konoha, Kakashi Hatake was ordered to stop him, but he was so intimidated by Orochimaru's killing intent that he dared not move, just like how the kids in Team 7 were recently frightened by Zabuza Momochi's killing intent...

That was an extremely terrifying guy!

of course.

The person in front of me is terrifying!

"It really is... the Second Hokage!"

Kakashi Hatake looked at Tobirama Senju in front of him, his heart churning like a tidal wave. He never imagined that he would encounter such a terrifying enemy in the Land of Waves!

"The Second Hokage!"

The three little guys in Class 7 were terrified!

They were even less knowledgeable than Kakashi Hatake, and never imagined they would meet the former Hokage of Konoha. Aren't they legendary figures?

Once Tobirama Senju realized the situation, he quickly began to explain his solution: "Orochimaru is controlling me to attack you, but the Impure World Reincarnation technique can't unleash my full power. You need to defeat me using the method I'm about to describe..."

As Tobirama Senju finished speaking, he suddenly noticed that Kakashi Hatake had a Sharingan in one of his eyes, and instinctively interrupted himself, asking, "Hmm? You're from the Uchiha clan?"

"no…"

Kakashi Hatake shook his head, tossed Naruto Uzumaki and Sasuke Uchiha aside, and replied softly, "I just transplanted my friend's eyes."

"It seems you have friends from the Uchiha clan..."

Looking at Kakashi Hatake, Tobirama Senju seemed to recall the Uchiha clan he knew, and unusually wanted to say something nice: "The Uchiha clan are passionate and treat their friends with great affection..."

"Kakashi-sensei's friend has defected."

Naruto Uzumaki added a comment from the side.

"A traitorous ninja?"

Tobirama Senju immediately frowned, recalling the first Uchiha to defect from Konoha. His face fell, and he said in a deep voice, "The Uchiha clan are indeed mostly born evil, even if some of them..."

"What did you say?!"

Sasuke Uchiha's eyes instantly turned bloodshot with rage. Even though the person in front of him was the Second Hokage of the village, it was unacceptable to insult his surname like this!

Even if he is the only one left in the Uchiha clan, he will still protect the reputation of the Uchiha!

"A brat from the Uchiha clan?"

Tobirama Senju glanced at Sasuke Uchiha, noticing the Sharingan the little guy was showing, and then looked at the headband and clothes on the kid's head. He decided to tell the kid a good story about the Uchiha clan.

however…

Kakashi Hatake, aware of some of the unpleasantness between the Uchiha clan and Konoha's higher-ups, patted Sasuke on the shoulder and softly said to the Second Hokage before him, "Second Hokage, the Uchiha clan has been wiped out. Now, only this little guy remains in the village..."

"Is that so..."

Tobirama Senju's attitude immediately softened.

Before Tobirama Senju could ask about what he cared about most, he suddenly felt Orochimaru take over his consciousness, and Orochimaru personally controlled his body to do something!

"..."

Kakashi Hatake also realized that the other person seemed like a completely different person!

Tobirama Senju rushed towards Sasuke Uchiha, and Kakashi Hatake could only rush to meet him and stop the Second Hokage!

The two clashed and fought fiercely!

While resisting Orochimaru's invasion, Tobirama Senju's consciousness spoke of how to break the Impure World Reincarnation: "Defeat me first, and my body will be forced to revert to its original state and become immobile. At that moment, take the opportunity to seal me away..."

"..."

Kakashi Hatake's feelings were somewhat complicated.

Isn't this Second Hokage overestimating them?

Defeating this Hokage is the first major challenge. With the graduating class he's led, defeating a Hokage doesn't sound easy. His subordinates aren't like Akihara Kagura...

and many more…

Akihara Kagura?

Kakashi Hatake immediately had an idea. He didn't need to worry about these problems at all; he just needed to stall until Kagura Akihara arrived!

certainly…

We also need to pray that Akihara Kagura learns the sealing technique.

but…

It won't be easy for Kakashi Hatake to stall...

The Second Hokage, Tobirama Senju, feeling he had a firm grasp of Kakashi Hatake's strength, offered another battle strategy: "You guys use that Uchiha brat as bait. When I rush in and kill him, you can take the opportunity to break my body..."

"I cannot sacrifice my comrades..."

Kakashi Hatake felt something was off.

Although the battle strategy provided by this Second Hokage seems somewhat correct, Kakashi Hatake believes in putting comrades first, so how could he possibly sacrifice his subordinates!

"But you are no match for me..."

Tobirama Senju's figure moved swiftly along the waves, rushing towards Sasuke Uchiha, a kunai appearing in his hand!

It's obvious!

If the Second Hokage gets close to Sasuke Uchiha first, given Sasuke's current proficiency in taijutsu, he will definitely not have a good ending!

"Sasuke, come to my side!"

Kakashi Hatake quickly reunited with Sasuke Uchiha!

However, there was someone who got there first. Naruto Uzumaki was closer to Sasuke, and a red chakra cloak suddenly appeared on his body, with a red chakra tail behind him, blocking Sasuke's way!

"This is... the Nine-Tails' chakra?"

Tobirama Senju immediately realized Naruto Uzumaki's identity and his consciousness fiercely struggled against Orochimaru, as the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki was extremely important to Konoha!

"Were they forced out?"

Kakashi Hatake also noticed the chakra cloak on Naruto Uzumaki, and he also saw Tobirama Senju's retreat: "Are you still worried about the village's Nine-Tails Jinchuriki?"

but…

No matter how you look at it, it's a good thing!

As long as the Second Hokage is not completely controlled, they are not without hope. Kakashi Hatake took the opportunity to approach his two disciples and stood in front of them!

"Everyone come here."

Kakashi Hatake shouted to his disciples, slamming his hand on the ground. A black magic circle appeared on the ground: "Stand inside the magic circle. As soon as this Second Hokage bypasses me and attacks you, I'll be there in no time!"

"This is…"

Tobirama Senju stared at the black magic circle on the ground, more than a meter wide, frowning as he tried to identify what it was: "It feels like... the Flying Thunder God Mark?"

This Flying Thunder God mark...

Isn't the design a bit novel?

but…

Tobirama Senju immediately devised a solution based on the Flying Thunder God Mark, and said in a deep voice, "Wait, don't let these brats stand inside the Flying Thunder God Mark!"

"Have them set up explosive tags and traps around the Flying Thunder God Mark. You can just teleport me to a trap near the Flying Thunder God Mark and use the trap to break my body!"

"..."

Kakashi Hatake immediately understood.

This Second Hokage was quite clear about the effects of the Flying Thunder God Technique, and his combat strategy and wisdom were also quite amazing, finding a solution so quickly!

At the bridgehead.

Orochimaru stood there, still recording information about the battle and summarizing its lessons: "No, we must extinguish the consciousness of these reanimated beings, otherwise, if there are any highly intelligent jutsu users, they can easily devise a plan to defeat them..."

Especially the Second Hokage, Tobirama Senju!

This Hokage's wisdom is astonishing in any era; in such a short time, he provided Kakashi Hatake and Team 7 with a solution.

"but…"

"Even if we defeat the Second Hokage, so what?"

Orochimaru glanced at the other coffin beside him and chuckled, "There are even more terrifying people than him. Come and welcome the source of your power, Kagura-kun..."

First update!

A little late today! But it won't delay my daily goal of writing 10,000 words!

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