While every shinobi was glued to the screen, Hiruzen Sarutobi panicked.
He had indeed protected Naruto once from Danzo's sneak attack, but beyond that, he had barely cared for the boy. He only shielded Naruto from Danzo's ambush that one time. As long as the child didn't die, Sarutobi never truly interfered.
Danzo, on the other hand, had pinned all the blame on the Third Hokage, then slipped away untouched. When the First and Second Hokage asked, Danzo casually passed the buck. After all, he wasn't the Third, and he wasn't the one in charge. So Hiruzen had no choice but to catch the hot potato.
Tobirama Senju:"Sarutobi, I know you're watching. Explain yourself. That includes Konoha's management."
Madara Uchiha:"I've said it before. No place in this world is truly peaceful. You understand now, Senju Mito? Only unification can bring peace."
Hashirama Senju:"…You talk too much, but everything you say is true."
Uzumaki Naruto fell silent. No one answered his question.Minato Namikaze and Kushina Uzumaki didn't know what to say.They had imagined that their child, the son of a hero and a Hokage, would grow up with the best resources and care.
But that had only been a fantasy.
Naruto Uzumaki:"Mom, Dad… I've been eating well. I'm not picky, and I have so many friends.Iruka-sensei, Kakashi-sensei, Master Teuchi, and Granny Tsunade… they've all been good to me.Please don't worry about me."
Minato and Kushina froze.
He didn't blame them?
Iruka smiled warmly.Teuchi quietly pocketed a free ramen coupon.Kakashi stood silently, as stoic as ever, the loneliness still lingering in his eyes.
Kushina Uzumaki:"You… really don't blame us?"
Naruto Uzumaki:"No. I have such wonderful parents. How could I blame you?"
Had Iruka not intercepted that attack back then, Naruto might have fallen into darkness.
Video Footage:
Ōnoki watched Karin Uzumaki speak.Suddenly, a swirling vortex opened where Sasuke had stood, and a masked figure appeared, carrying him.
The Five Kage immediately tensed.
Masked Man:"My name is Uchiha Madara."
No one spoke.
Hashirama Senju:"Hey, Madara, you didn't die?"
Minato Namikaze:"I've seen this man. He's the one who released the Nine-Tails.He called himself Uchiha Madara."
Madara Uchiha:"Who knows? Maybe it really is me."
Tobirama Senju:"Impossible. No real Madara would cut his hair like that.Not with that weird punk style."
Hashirama Senju:"Huh? Brother, you know Madara better than I do?"
Tobirama Senju:"Tch. Half my forbidden jutsu were made specifically to deal with the Uchiha.Know your enemy."
Madara Uchiha:"Could you be more polite?What do you mean 'half your jutsu targeted us'?"
Tobirama Senju:"I meant it as a compliment. It shows how powerful your clan was."
Madara Uchiha:"...I appreciate the compliment!"
On screen, the masked man continued:
"I have something to tell you."
Fourth Raikage Darui:"What is it?"
Masked Man:"My goal is Infinite Tsukuyomi.I will cast a genjutsu on every living soul.I will control all under this illusion.I will unify the world as one.That is my Eye of the Moon Plan."
Darui:"You must be joking! I will never hand the world over to someone like you!"
Gaara, silent until now, stared at the masked man and spoke softly.
Gaara:"A false peace is just a lie.True peace has meaning only when it is achieved in reality."
The masked man said nothing more. He turned to the Kage.
Masked Man:"Yosh!The Fourth Great Ninja War begins now.I hereby declare war."
Before Darui could respond, Ōnoki beat him to it.
Ōnoki:"The Fourth Great Ninja War? Are you serious?"
Now, excluding the missing Hokage and the fleeing Danzo, the Four Kage stood united.
System:"Question One: In the video, what role does Gaara hold?"
A. Fourth Kazekage's BodyguardB. Fourth Kazekage
System:"A correct choice wins 10,000 gold!A wrong choice, unknown penalty!"
"Even missing this giveaway question means you need a brain check.We can treat you... if you can afford it!"
Tobirama Senju:"Can I schedule a brain exam for my brother?"
Hashirama Senju:"Huh?"
Madara Uchiha:"Funny. I was thinking the same."
Hashirama Senju:"Wow, Madara, you too?"
Mito Uzumaki:"A brain check might save him from future trouble.No more pestering Madara!"
System:"Sorry, congenital foolishness is untreatable!"
Tobirama Senju:"..."
Madara Uchiha:"..."
Mito Uzumaki:"..."
Hashirama Senju:"So you're saying there's no cure for me?"
Uchiha Izuna:"...Why are you suddenly clever?"
The video ended on a shot of Gaara and Temari standing side by side.It was obvious one of them had to be a Kage.And Gaara, standing level with the other Kage...
It didn't take a genius to choose B.
System:"Time's up!""2421 chose A""452,121 chose B"
Tobirama Senju:"Anyone who chose A... keep away from them."
Hashirama Senju:"Why, brother?"
Tobirama Senju:"You don't need to worry.You wouldn't choose A."
System:"Correct answer is B!Winners receive 10,000 gold!""Wrong answers receive the title: 'Go Home and Get Your Brain Checked.'"
System:"Title Effect: Anyone who sees you knows your IQ isn't normal."
Tobirama Senju:"Incredible..."
Thankfully, Hashirama had a brother with sense.
Otherwise, the so-called 'God of Shinobi' might be walking around with a blinking title above his head saying "Go Home and Get Your Brain Checked."
Imagine strolling through the village with that on your forehead.
Yeah... not ideal.