Chapter 73: Feeling Weak?

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S-rank missions cannot fail!

This involves the cells of Hashirama!

Even though the mission can be reissued, so much preparation has gone into this that failure is not an option!

It must be completed without failure. Revive him as soon as possible, and then deal with the remaining issues after his resurrection!

This is Hashirama's simplest plan for now.

As long as he is not revived, prolonged delays may complicate matters. After all, the reanimated body is lifeless and numb.

The mission has been issued.

The Hokage's office is now empty.

Hashirama didn't leave immediately. There was nowhere else in the village worth going to, so he walked to the window and looked outside, his gaze resting on the Hokage Rock.

Not long after.

The Third Hokage, Hiruzen Sarutobi, returned. As he entered, he saw Hashirama's back.

"First Hokage, the invitations for the Five Kage Summit have been sent out."

Hiruzen said in a low voice, looking at the imposing figure not far away, feeling a bit uneasy.

"Very good."

Hashirama replied calmly, still gazing outside without saying more.

"Is there anything else you need?"

Hiruzen glanced around the Hokage's office, noticing the vines everywhere, sensing that something had happened, but he didn't dare to ask. He would have to consult the advisors later.

"If you ask like that, then yes, I do have a task for you. It depends on whether you'll follow through."

Hashirama turned to Hiruzen, a smile spreading across his face, though it made Hiruzen feel slightly uneasy.

"What task?"

Hiruzen asked instinctively, his eyes fixed on Hashirama's face, a hint of doubt in his gaze.

"Before the Five Kage Summit begins, find a suitable successor for the village."

Hashirama patted Hiruzen's shoulder, still smiling.

"The current Konoha is too old."

"It needs a change."

"You understand what I mean, right?"

Hashirama didn't elaborate, but his meaning was clear to Hiruzen.

"Understood."

Hiruzen nodded immediately. He had anticipated this moment.

Since Hashirama's return, he knew his position was unstable.

What was meant to happen had finally come.

Hiruzen was mentally prepared, feeling somewhat despondent, but not surprised.

"There's nothing else."

Hashirama strode toward the office door, exuding a carefree attitude, as if he could come and go as he pleased.

"First Hokage, where are you going?" Hiruzen asked.

"Just wandering around."

Hashirama casually tossed out this remark before stepping out of the Hokage's office.

Strolling through the streets and alleys.

Feeling the warm breeze.

Looking at the trees.

Since arriving in the world of Hokage, Hashirama hadn't had the chance to fully appreciate the scenery of Konoha Village.

After walking for a short while.

Hashirama reached the riverside.

The shimmering water occasionally rippled due to the wind.

Combined with the chirping of birds in the nearby forest.

It gave a very peaceful feeling.

It seemed like everything here was harmonious, completely out of sync with the conflicts of the ninja world.

"The village looks good."

Hashirama nodded to himself. Despite the chaos of the times, Konoha Village had remained a relatively peaceful haven.

"You are... from that day..."

At this moment, a young boy's voice sounded. Sitting on a bench by the river was a boy wearing blue and white short sleeves and shorts.

The boy wore a Konoha Village ninja forehead protector on his head, which held back his black hair. His eyes were wide open, pupils contracting in shock.

Gulp...

The boy couldn't help but swallow and took a deep breath to appear as normal as possible.

"Good memory!"

Hashirama looked over at the boy, whom he knew well.

He had seen him many times before.

It was Uchiha Sasuke, the last remaining member of the Uchiha clan.

During the Chunin Exams.

Sasuke was facing Gaara, who was on the verge of losing control when the plan to destroy Konoha began.

He witnessed Hashirama emerging from the coffin.

The imposing aura at that time left a deep impression on Sasuke.

Sasuke had seen Orochimaru's abilities in the second stage of the Chunin Exams in the Forest of Death.

Comparison often brings realization!

Seeing Orochimaru being effortlessly thrown out of the barrier left Sasuke with a sense of awe for Hashirama.

"Are you the First Hokage?"

Sasuke couldn't help but ask. He knew the First Hokage died long ago, yet he had seen him emerge from a coffin.

This confused him greatly.

How could a dead person walk out of a coffin?

After the Chunin Exams, Sasuke tried to ask many people for information about this, but almost everyone remained silent.

This led to a peculiar situation in Konoha Village.

Some people knew that Senju Hashirama had returned.

Some people were completely unaware of it.

Those who knew kept it to themselves, as if nothing had happened.

Those who didn't know never got the chance to find out.

"Hahahaha!"

Hashirama laughed heartily, looking at the boy sitting on the bench not far away.

Known for his cool demeanor.

Fans nicknamed him the master of "Cool Style."

The reincarnation of Indra's chakra.

At this moment, he was trying hard to conceal his inner fear, yet pretended to greet Hashirama casually.

Interesting!

Truly a classic teenage ninja.

Swish!

Just then, a figure appeared out of nowhere, instantly landing on the railing by the river.

This person was tall and slender, dressed in the attire of a Konoha ninja, with a forehead protector on his head.

However, his forehead protector was tilted to the left, covering his left eye, causing his silver hair to also shift to the left.

Kakashi Hatake.

"First Hokage!"

Kakashi greeted Hashirama immediately. Like Sasuke, he had seen Hashirama emerge from the coffin during the Chunin Exam but had never interacted with him up close.

Kakashi had grown up in the era of the Third Hokage and experienced the time of the Fourth Hokage but had never met the First Hokage.

Seeing the ancient attire of Senju Hashirama now made him quite nervous.

This was, after all, the legendary "God of Shinobi."

"Copy Ninja Kakashi, I know your name. You're a very skilled ninja."

Hashirama's gaze fell on Kakashi. He acknowledged Kakashi's reputation, making the conversation flow more naturally.

After all, Kakashi's name was well-known in the ninja world.

"An honor!"

Kakashi's pupils constricted. He hadn't expected the First Hokage to know his name, which was a surreal feeling.

"But..."

Hashirama's tone suddenly changed. He shook his head at Kakashi, leaving both Kakashi and Sasuke puzzled.

"Your chakra levels are too low. Are you feeling weak?"

(Chapter End)