The Cycle of Worlds Begins with Naruto

The next morning.

"Since everyone is here, let's go together now!"

"Yes!"

Tobirama took Kagami, Sarutobi and Danzo and set off for the Hidden Cloud Village. Everything was normal on the road, without any accidents, so Tobirama and his party soon arrived at the Cloud Thunder Gorge near the Hidden Cloud Village. This is the place for the peace talks with the Land of Thunder.

The reason why they did not meet in the Hidden Cloud Village was that the two sides did not have such a strong trust foundation, and Tobirama was also worried about encountering an ambush in the Hidden Cloud Village. If the peace talks were held in the Cloud Thunder Gorge, there would be a possibility of an ambush, but at least it would not be in a village full of barriers, and it would be safer.

"Long time no see, Tobirama." The second generation Raikage Ai saw the Konoha team arriving on time and greeted them in a friendly manner.

"Ai, when we met last time, you were like me, both members of the Shadow Guard. This time we met, we both became Shadows." Tobirama's words were obviously not self-praise, but rather a bit melancholy.

The first generation Raikage retired behind the scenes because of his old age, and the second generation Raikage succeeded him. The strongest Hokage died unexpectedly early, and even everyone didn't know the reason for Hashirama's early death.

"We are all sincere this time. The ninja world is turbulent now, and our alliance is also good for the stability of the ninja world."

After the two sides sat down, they began to read the contract carefully and communicated with each other from time to time.

Kagami, Sarutobi, Danzo, and Tateshina all stood obediently behind Tobirama, guarding against possible attacks.

Suddenly, a ninja from the Hidden Cloud Village came from a distance and shouted: "It's not good, Lord Raikage, Kinkaku and Ginkaku led the Kinkaku troops to rebel, and are now rushing towards the Cloud Thunder Gorge."

"What?!" This time, Raikage Ai couldn't calm down. Kinkaku and Ginkaku were senior veteran elite jonins of the Hidden Cloud Village. The strength of both of them was not inferior to that of Raikage. Together with the Kinkaku troops, it was equivalent to the top force in the village rebelling. How could Raikage not panic?

"Hokage-sama, I'm sure you've heard the urgent report from my subordinates. Unfortunately, it seems that we can't reach an alliance agreement with Konoha this time. I have to go and quell the rebellion first."

"Then let's say goodbye this time." Tobirama also said goodbye to the Raikage neatly, and then went back home with a group of guards.

A little further away, Tobirama signaled everyone to speed up. "Hurry up! The rebellion in Kumogakure this time is not simple. The Raikage may not be able to stop Kinkaku and Ginkaku."

It was the first time that everyone found that Tobirama was actually anxious.

"Hokage-sama, Kinkaku and Ginkaku's rebellion in Kumogakure should not have much impact on us, right? We don't need to be so panicked."

Utatane Koharu relied on her female identity to boldly ask the questions in everyone's mind.

"Kinkaku and Ginkaku are the most senior elites of Kumogakure, and they have a team of elite Kinkaku troops under their command. If I'm not mistaken, there is a high probability that the second generation Raikage will die at the hands of Kinkaku and Ginkaku."

Tobirama explained while leading everyone on the road.

"After all, this alliance and peace talks must have failed. Now let's hurry back to Konoha. If the alliance fails, we can just stay out of trouble. I didn't expect such a change this time."

Tobirama's explanation made everyone silent again. This unexpected change made everyone who had not yet fully grown up nervous. After all, this was the first time Konoha faced the threat of war after its establishment.

After half a day's journey, Tobirama and his group rested in a remote place. While resting, Tobirama put his hand on the ground and sensed the pursuers behind him.

"Here they come, the pursuers behind them are coming."

"What?!" Everyone was surprised, but no one doubted what Tobirama said. In terms of perception ability, Tobirama was even better than Senju Hashirama.

"Obviously, the pursuers this time should be the brothers Kinkaku and Ginkaku. Someone must cover the rear, otherwise they will be caught up by Kinkaku and Ginkaku soon. Time is running out, and it's time to choose. Who of you is willing to cover the rear?"

Tobirama glanced at the crowd. Sarutobi Hiruzen, Uchiha Kagami and Shimura Danzo were the three most suitable to inherit his mantle. This time was a test for the three. Logically speaking, Kagami was the most suitable, because Kagami had the support of the Uchiha clan, and Kagami's own strength was comparable to Sarutobi Hiruzen. If Tobirama had any chance, Kagami would be the easiest to secure the position of Hokage. But it was precisely because Kagami was from the Uchiha clan that Tobirama hesitated.

Tobirama has been working hard to weaken the ninja family, and even his own Senju clan has implemented this behavior. Although the Uchiha clan is not so exclusive now, the family's power is indeed getting stronger and stronger. Although the Uchiha clan has never crossed the border to affect the village so far, Tobirama still has some concerns.

saidThe whole scene was deadlocked when it came to the question of who would be the last one to leave, because no one was a fool, and the result of who would be the last one to leave was one, ten to one.

Just as Jing was about to speak, he remembered the question that his clan members had once asked him, that Uchiha could sacrifice for Konoha, but he couldn't die foolishly. Jing was willing to sacrifice for the village, but - this time the thought passed through his mind.

"I am willing!"

"I am willing!"

The voices of Uchiha Jing and Sarutobi Hiruzen sounded almost at the same time. Tobirama looked at the two with relief, and was very satisfied in his heart. At the critical moment of life and death, he still had two apprentices willing to sacrifice their lives for justice, which showed that his teaching was not a failure. Especially Uchiha Jing, who was not bound by the surname of the Uchiha clan at all.

"I understand. So listen carefully, if anything happens to me, the position of Hokage will be taken over by Sarutobi Hiruzen, and Uchiha Kagami will be his assistant. Kagami, please help Sarutobi. Now you retreat immediately. Don't worry, as a master, I guarantee that you can reach the village safely."

"No! Let's resist together! There must be a chance!"

"Yes, we can stay together!"

Shimura Danzo and Utatane Koharu didn't say a word. They were scared of death.

"This is my order as the Hokage! Sarutobi and Kagami, take good care of Danzo and the others. Retreat now!"

Several people reluctantly hurried towards the direction of the village, leaving Tobirama behind.

"Tsk, just one person?" Kinkaku came to this place and found that there was only one person waiting.

"Brother, don't underestimate him, he is Senju Tobirama, the second generation Hokage." Ginkaku reminded.

"Since you have chased here, does it mean that the Raikage is dead?" Tobirama looked at the two with the eyes of a dead man.

"Yes, although the Second Raikage was not killed by us on the spot, his injuries are only enough to return to the village to explain his future. You don't have to worry, we will send you to see Ai soon."