Chapter 76

The next generation considered the meeting of the Five Kages after the Second Shinobi World War as a turning point and established the Shinobi World calendar.

In the first year of the Shinobi World calendar, a major event occurred in the Shinobi World.

The news of Uchiha Madara's survival spread rapidly.

What was surprising was that no one in the entire Shinobi World organized an army to crusade against Uchiha Madara, the Demon King. On the contrary, all the Hidden Villages entered a period of incubation.

In other words, they were concerned only about their own lives and showed no interest in taking action.

In the meeting room of Konoha Hidden Village, Sarutobi Hiruzen, Uzumaki Mito, Shimura Danzo, Utatane Koharu, Mitokado Homura, and other high-ranking officials, as well as Jonin-level shinobi, gathered for a meeting.

With a loud bang, Shimura Danzo slammed the table and stood up, angrily shouting, "Sarutobi, where did this news of Uchiha Madara's survival come from?"

Sarutobi Hiruzen calmly opened his eyes and replied, "It was Sāndaime Kazekage Hitoshi who fought against Uchiha Madara."

"If you believe in a defeated opponent, even if Uchiha Madara is still alive, we shouldn't attack him. Why are we here, Sarutobi? You have become weak," Shimura Danzo yelled, pointing his finger at Sarutobi Hiruzen.

It was a ruthless display.

"Shimura, you have become decadent. You fell too quickly after the war," Utatane Koharu coldly remarked, exchanging a glance with Mitokado Homura. The two of them lowered their heads in disappointment.

The clan leaders of the shinobi clans sitting below bowed their heads, not wanting to get involved in the personal matters of these two close friends.

Some of the Jonin present supported Shimura Danzo's perspective. They thought that Uchiha Madara was nothing to fear and felt a strong desire to challenge him.

"Yes, that's right!"

"Lord Hokage, don't be afraid. Let's go together!"

"Uchiha Madara is nothing to fear!"

The passionate and stubborn Jonin stood up and expressed their excitement.

Sarutobi Hiruzen, at Kage Level Peak, unleashed his full power, overwhelming those shinobi who lacked the necessary temperament. The room was filled with horror and fear as they saw Sarutobi Hiruzen's imposing presence, viewing him as a natural disaster.

The first instinct when encountering a natural disaster is to run away, but they couldn't escape. Their legs felt weak.

"To confront Uchiha Madara, first reach my level," Orochimaru praised Sarutobi Hiruzen.

With a pale and cold smile, an abnormally large tongue, and an intensified imposing presence, Sarutobi Hiruzen once again shocked those present.

Shimura Danzo looked at Sarutobi Hiruzen in horror, realizing for the first time that he was nothing compared to his close friend. Unconsciously, his strength had far surpassed him.

"Does anyone disagree? If you do, speak up so we can discuss it together," Jiraiya cheered, taking Orochimaru's place after he left.

"Sāndaime Kazekage has revealed some training methods beyond Kage Level. I have decided to specifically study them for breakthroughs. The only reason we fear Uchiha Madara is because we are too weak. We are so weak that the experts don't even bother with us, yet we tremble in fear," Sarutobi Hiruzen declared, his words deliberate and resolute.

"Haha, old fogey, you're absolutely right. If we were strong enough, we could easily deal with Uchiha Madara," Tsunade bravely chimed in, a smirk on her face, though it was unclear who she was mocking.

"Jiraiya, go to Mount Myōboku and study Senjutsu Chakra to learn Sage Mode. Sakumo and I will lead the team to study the fusion of Ninjutsu and Yin-Yang Style. Orochimaru and Tsunade, study Wood Release and continue Nìdaime Hokage's research. Lady Mito, lead the team to study Bijū Chakra. Is there any objection?" Sarutobi Hiruzen fixed his gaze on everyone present and spoke with solemnity.

The tone of his voice left no room for argument.

The Clan Leaders of the major shinobi clans remained silent, seemingly disinterested.

Sarutobi Hiruzen was satisfied to see that no objections were raised. Very well, he thought, I am indeed a qualified politician, meeting the needs of everyone.

He had been contemplating this decision for a long time.

Consider this: Sunagakure also has a similar book, albeit less explicit. Each shinobi clan will eventually find it. So, why not take the lead in Konoha?

Furthermore, the looming threat of Uchiha Madara necessitated a basic level of strength. For every additional strength gained, the odds of success would increase.

One more Kage Level and one more person studying the breakthrough to Kage Level would make a difference.