vstars Chapter 845 Who exactly is it?!
Chapter 845 Who exactly is it?!
"Who...who was that monster who beat the Seven Ninja Swordsmen like that?" Mei Terumi swallowed hard, her voice trembling slightly. "That power was a hundred times more terrifying than Elder Genji's! Could it be the legendary Third Hokage himself who took action?"
In her understanding, the only person who could instantly kill several elite Jonin and distort space like that was a "Kage" level powerhouse standing at the pinnacle of the ninja world.
"No, not the Hokage."
Zhang Hai shook his head, a complex light flashing in his eyes, "The one who defeated them was just a low-ranking ninja from Konoha."
"Genin?!"
Mei Terumi's eyes widened, and she almost dropped the apple piece in her mouth. She looked at Zhang Hai with a "you're kidding me" expression: "You're lying! How could a genin have that kind of power? Even a genius like you couldn't have achieved that level during your genin days! That's clearly destructive power beyond Kage level!"
“I’m not lying to you. His name is Might Guy, and he really is a genin who has spent his entire life on D-rank missions.”
Zhang Hai stood up, walked to the lab bench, and looked through the bottles and jars as if he could see that burning youthful figure.
"But he is also a true powerhouse. Because he possesses a forbidden technique powerful enough to kill gods—the Eight Gates Formation."
"Eight Gates?" Mei Terumi blinked her big eyes, looking completely bewildered. As a genius of Kirigakure, she had some knowledge of ninjutsu from various countries, but this name was utterly unfamiliar to her.
“There are eight ‘gates’ in the human body that restrict the flow of chakra, which normally limit the output of power to protect the body,” Zhang Hai explained patiently, his tone tinged with awe. “This technique is about forcibly breaking through these gates through intense pain and physical strain. Opening one gate doubles the power; opening two gates doubles the speed… and so on.”
He turned around and looked directly into Mei Terumi's shocked gaze: "That old man, in order to protect his comrades, directly opened the last gate—the Gate of Death. At that moment, he burned all the blood and life in his body, exchanging it for power dozens of times greater than that of the Five Kage. Although the price was death, in those brief few minutes, he was the strongest man in this ninja world."
"Burning life...in exchange for power..."
Mei Terumi muttered to herself, a storm raging within her. She had always thought that taijutsu was merely the most basic of ninja techniques, a choice made out of necessity by those without ninjutsu talent. She never imagined that taijutsu, when mastered to its highest level, could reach such an awe-inspiring height.
"This is incredible..." she exclaimed. "Physical skills can actually reach this level."
“There’s nothing unbelievable about it.” Zhang Hai silently recited that name in his heart—Uchiha Madara, and Might Guy, who almost ended the game with a single kick in the future. “The potential of this world is far higher than you can imagine. And in the face of absolute effort and willpower, so-called talent is sometimes nothing but a joke.”
……
Konoha Village, on the Hokage Rock.
The setting sun bathed the entire village in a blood-red glow. Everywhere, figures were busy clearing the ruins and repairing the fortifications.
The Third Hokage, Hiruzen Sarutobi, stood on the high platform, watching everything unfold, his worries not dissipating despite the victory.
"Hiruzen."
A deep, hoarse voice came from behind, like the hiss of a venomous snake.
The Third Hokage didn't turn around, but merely frowned slightly: "Danzo, if you're here to congratulate us on our victory, then forget it. Konoha right now can't afford any kind of celebration."
Danzo Shimura, leaning on his cane, walked step by step to the Third Hokage's side. His single eye coldly swept over the village below, his tone full of accusation and sarcasm.
"Victory? This deserves to be called a victory?"
Danzo snorted coldly, slamming his cane heavily on the ground. "Look at Konoha now! To the north, Iwagakure is relentlessly attacking us; to the east, Kumogakure is eyeing us covetously; to the west, Sunagakure could launch a counterattack at any moment; and now even Kirigakure, who has been observing from the sidelines, has come to our doorstep! We are completely surrounded by the four great nations! This is a desperate situation that Konoha has never faced since its founding!"
He turned around, staring intently into the Third Hokage's eyes, his tone aggressive: "Hiruzen, you are too weak! It is precisely because of your indecisiveness and so-called 'mercy' that Konoha has fallen into this dangerous situation where the village could be wiped out at any moment! As Hokage, you have seriously failed in your duty!"
Faced with the attack from his old friend and political rival, the Third Hokage remained unusually calm. He knew Danzo all too well; this leader of Root, who had always lurked in the shadows, had never given up his ambition for the Hokage position.
"Danzo, the current situation is indeed dire, I don't deny that." The Third Hokage turned around, looking intently at Danzo. "But war isn't fought with words, nor can it be solved by so-called 'toughness.' We've just repelled Kirigakure and stabilized our position. What we need most now is unity, not infighting."
"Unity?" Danzo scoffed. "Can your 'Will of Fire' preaching stop the enemy's kunai? Can it fill the villagers' stomachs? Hiruzen, stop deceiving yourself. Your era is over, and your methods can no longer protect Konoha."
He took a step closer, his voice low but filled with ambition: "If you truly care about the village, you should have some self-awareness. Step down voluntarily and let someone more capable and decisive take your place. Only I can lead Konoha out of this quagmire!"
Looking at that face etched with ambition and desire, the third generation suddenly smiled. It was a smile of composure and disdain born from seeing through everything.
"Danzo, Danzo, after all these years, you're still the same."
The Third Hokage relit his pipe, took a deep drag, and said, "If you want to be Hokage, just say so. Don't beat around the bush and use war as an excuse. But..."
His eyes sharpened instantly, and a powerful aura of "Shinshi" erupted from his body, forcing Danzo to involuntarily take a half step back.
"Konoha is currently in a precarious situation, and we cannot tolerate any form of turmoil! As long as I, Hiruzen Sarutobi, live, I will remain the Hokage of Konoha! As for abdicating and apologizing..."
The third generation exhaled a smoke ring and said coldly, "Once this war is completely over, if the villagers truly believe I am guilty, I will give everyone an explanation. But for now, put away your petty thoughts and get back to your 'roots'! Otherwise, don't blame me for showing no mercy!"
"you……"
Danzo trembled with rage, his single eye filled with resentment. But he knew that he was currently powerless to challenge the Third Hokage's position.
"Hmph! You'll regret this, Hiruzen!"