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Chapter 199: Humiliated
---3RD POV---
At first, the shinobi thought Hashirama was just an intruder, someone disguised as the Shodai Hokage using transformation jutsu. It wouldn't be the first time someone had impersonated another shinobi and to impersonate the dead Hokage is the dumbest action.
But the moment he (impersonator) summoned a massive wooden golem using Wood Style, hesitation spread like wildfire. That was no ordinary jutsu. Only one man in history had ever wielded Mokuton to such an overwhelming degree—the First Hokage himself.
Doubt crept into their hearts. If this wasn't an imposter, then who was he? Was it truly possible that the First Hokage had returned?
The shinobi looked to their leader and older shinobi for guidance, expecting them to confirm or deny what they were witnessing. At the same time Hiruzen stood frozen in disbelief, his eyes drifting toward Danzo, silently pleading for some kind of explanation or assurance. Danzo, too, had no answer.
Amidst the confusion, a commanding voice rang out. Mito Uzumaki, the wife of the First Hokage, arrived on the scene. Her presence immediately drew attention.
She raised her voice so everyone could hear. "The men standing before you are not impostors. They are the First and Second Hokage. Their deaths were faked. They've been alive all this time."
Gasps echoed across the crowd. Shock turned into questions.
Why?
Why was their death faked?
How come no one knew?
Before anyone could ask, Tobirama stepped forward, his voice sharp and filled with fury.
"This man," he pointed to Hiruzen, "has betrayed the Will of Fire. He conspired with the enemy, endangered the village, and even attempted to harm our allies."
The air turned still—pin-drop silence followed.
"You liar!" Hiruzen shouted, his face twisting in anger. "You're not my sensei! He would never accuse me of betrayal! Everyone, attack him!"
Danzo quickly echoed the command. "Yes, our sensei died long ago. We buried his body with our own hands. That man is a fraud!"
But despite the orders, the shinobi didn't move.
The younger ones looked to the older veterans, confusion written across their faces. Their eyes silently begged for direction. The older shinobi, those who had once seen Hashirama in his prime, were stunned. They could not deny what they had witnessed.
One of the veteran jonin stepped forward and held back the others with a raised hand.
"Only the First Hokage could use Wood Style like that," he said firmly. "And Mito-sama herself has confirmed his identity. That man… is no impostor."
A deep silence settled over the battlefield, as the truth began to take root in their hearts.
---Tobirama POV---
Tobirama didn't know how Mito could be so certain and sure that the men standing before them were truly her husband which is Hashirama and brother in law, Tobirama. But after a few moments of brain storming, he managed to rationalize her actions on why Mito suddenly supported them and even lied to the others that they are being hide by her and infact still alive.
It was impossible for Mito to plan everything and even hiding Hashirama body behind his back, he was Hokage at that time and saw personally his brother body died and even buried his brother inside the grave.
Mito must sensed the chakra from Hashirama, he had unique chakra that impossible to be replicated by others. The amount of chakra are also insane it is rivalled the tailed beast and Mito herself is a jinchuuriki so she can't be fooled with a normal transformation jutsu.
Mito Uzumaki was not just the wife of the First Hokage, she was also one of the most powerful female sensory-type ninja in history. If she said they were real, then it could only mean one thing, she had sensed their chakra and confirmed their identities beyond all doubt.
It made sense then, that she had told the others their deaths had been faked. She likely did so to prevent panic or a reckless attack from younger, impulsive shinobi who might not recognize the legendary figures. She needed to buy time, to make them understand.
Then his gaze returned to Hiruzen, his former student. The wave of anger that had momentarily subsided came rushing back with full force. Madara wasn't the only one capable of holding grudges but he himself can do even worse than Madara. Tobirama, fists clenched, and deep in his heart, he now saw Hiruzen not as a disciple but as a traitor.
Hiruzen tried to defend himself, denying everything. But the earlier display of Mokuton still lingered in everyone's minds. No one dared move to attack Shodai and Nidai Hokage.
Suddenly, Mito stepped forward again, this time dragging someone with her. It was Tsunade Senju, Hashirama's granddaughter.
Mito's voice was clear and strong. "It is true. The reason why the previous Kage did not reveal themselves until now is because we put our trust on the new generation and hopefully they can lead this village well. We hoped the next Hokage would guide the village with justice and honor. But Hiruzen... Hiruzen betrayed that trust."
She turned her eyes toward the assembled crowd and continued.
"He leaked classified fuinjutsu barrier techniques to another ninja village. Worse, when the Uzumaki Clan requested assistance, Danzo deliberately issued last-minute missions to Konoha shinobi, ensuring no one strong enough in Konoha to help us from Uzushiogakure. That is why Uzushiogakure fell."
Gasps spread through the crowd like wildfire. Then came the silence, shock so deep it crushed their voices.
"What?!"
"That can't be..."
"Wait... didn't we all find it strange? Just before the Uzumaki sent for aid, dozens of squads were dispatched on sudden missions..."
Whispers became murmurs, murmurs turned to quiet outrage. Many recalled the day vividly—how orders had arrived out of nowhere, sending large numbers of ninja to distant borders with vague justifications. At the time, no one questioned it.
But now? Now it all made sense.
Tsunade looked down, her face filled with pain. Even she couldn't deny her disappointment towards his Sensei, Tobirama.
Mito's voice cut through the rising tension once more.
"We can no longer trust the Third Hokage. His reign has brought shame, destruction, and betrayal. Today, we welcome back the true protectors of Konoha—Hashirama Senju and Tobirama Senju."
No one cheered. No one clapped.
But many nodded.
Now Mito had manage to gain their trust and it is time to take revenge on Hiruzen and Danzo.
Author Notes: Double Update hope you like it
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