"Have faith in me. They're just a few major powers. If I lose, the worst that can happen is death. As for my purpose, I just want to challenge a top expert," Tian Qi said nonchalantly.
"A mere few major powers, and you just want to challenge top experts? I think you've lost your mind! Who would do something like this without a stroke in ten years?"
"If you assist me properly, once I become Hokage, we can unite the Land of Fire, along with the smaller vassal states under Konoha, and have a better chance of defeating the major powers. I really don't know what you're thinking!" Danzo became more and more agitated as he spoke, almost to the point of cursing Tenchi's entire family.
"It's too late to talk about these things now. Let's talk about the battlefield. I didn't come here just to see you today. There's something I need your help with." Seeing that Danzo was getting more and more excited, Tianqi also got down to business.
"It's impossible for me to persuade Konoha not to join the battle. Sarutobi has already mobilized a large number of ninjas. It's impossible for him to go easy on you. At most, I can only give you verbal support." Danzo thought that Tianqi wanted him to help Konoha fight, so he refused before Tianqi could speak.
"You're overthinking it. Even if I asked you, you couldn't make the decision. I have something else to ask you about, and you can definitely help me with this." Tianqi rolled his eyes at Danzo, thinking to himself that Danzo was really dramatic.
"Not about that? Hmph, I would never betray Konoha." He was a little angry that Tianqi said he couldn't make the decision. Wasn't that a subtle way of cursing himself for not being the Hokage? What a foul-mouthed guy.
"Don't worry, I will absolutely not let you betray Konoha. I just need you to give Hiruzen Sarutobi a little advice at crucial moments, and I think Hiruzen Sarutobi will definitely agree to it."
"Give Sarutobi advice? What advice? You'd better not do anything reckless." Danzo became interested when he heard that Sarutobi would agree to just give advice.
"Don't worry, I won't do anything reckless. The higher-ups in Konoha will definitely agree. All you need to do is..." Tianqi smiled wickedly and told Danzo his idea.
"!!! What?! You resurrected the First Hokage using the Impure World Reincarnation technique? Where did you learn about this ninjutsu?" Danzo stared at Tianqi in shock.
This ninjutsu was created by his teacher, Tobirama Senju. Because this ninjutsu was too overpowered, it was listed as a forbidden technique and recorded in the Book of Seals. Apart from the Hokage of each generation, only he, Tobirama Senju's most beloved disciple, knew about it. He couldn't understand where Tianqi had learned about it.
The main reason this ninjutsu is listed as a forbidden technique is because it is too inhumane. Look at the conditions that need to be met for the Impure World Reincarnation.
First, a certain amount of the deceased's flesh needs to be extracted. The body of a living person is used as a container for the deceased's soul. Then, the deceased's soul is summoned from the underworld to the mortal world, where it attaches to the container. The living person's body is covered with dust, thus transforming it into the deceased's appearance in life. A kunai with inscribed talismans is buried in the back of the deceased's head to erase their consciousness. Whether or not emotions and will are preserved is entirely up to the practitioner.
Before casting this spell, the caster needs to collect a large number of corpses. The caster can break free from control. Furthermore, if the deceased know the hand seals used in the spell, they can break their necromancy contract with the summoner and escape control.
In summary, it requires the sacrifice of a living person as a medium, that is, the soul of the dead attaches to the body provided with dust. Because it is against humanity, it is listed as a forbidden technique.
But whether or not the ban is actually implemented is still up to Kishimoto's word. Look at Kabuto Yakushi, who resurrected 38 ninjas using the Impure World Reincarnation before the Fourth Shinobi World War. So think about how many graves he dug up...
"You peeked into the Book of Seals!" Danzo stared at Tianqi. If Tianqi had indeed peeked into the Book of Seals, he couldn't pretend he hadn't seen it.
"Who wants to read that lousy book? It's just a bunch of useless techniques. They either harm your body or turn you into a monster. I could create a whole bunch of those techniques with the time I spend reading them," Tian Qi said disdainfully, but in his mind he added that some techniques are actually quite good.
Although Danzo still had some doubts, he felt relieved when he thought of Tianqi. No one would dare to peek at this guy, because his talent was too strong and he didn't bother to look at the Book of Seals.
"Do you think Sarutobi would agree to such a thing as toying with the souls of the dead, especially by the First Hokage?"
"Hehe, as long as I force him into a corner, I believe he will be happy to use this technique," Tian Qi chuckled.
"So confident? Just asking, what exactly do you want to do by reviving the First Hokage? Aren't you afraid that if the First Hokage were to revive, he would just kill you?" Danzo asked with a puzzled look. He really didn't understand why Tianqi was doing this.
"Waging war against the major powers is just for the thrill. My real goal is to compete with someone of the first generation's caliber. Even if I lose, I will have no regrets."
On the surface, Tian Qi spoke with righteous indignation, but in his heart he cursed, "Damn it! If it weren't for the system mission, I would never have started a war with them. I'd rather be a lazy bum. As for the First Hokage, he did want to fight him."
"Madman, just to fight against experts, I think you've really gone mad. But I can help you with this favor. I hope you don't get completely crushed, otherwise I'd be happy to see you beheaded, hehe." Danzo chuckled as he said this.
"You're getting ahead of yourself. What if your major ninja villages can't beat me by then, and the First Hokage loses too? Heh, I wouldn't mind eliminating some unnecessary people then," Tianqi chuckled.
The two exchanged a few sarcastic remarks. Danzo's expression darkened as he listened to Tianqi's words; it was obvious that the "unnecessary person" was referring to him.
"That's enough for now. Let's meet again on the battlefield. Danzo, let me say one last thing to you: I think you're more deserving of the title of Hokage than Hiruzen Sarutobi. Goodbye." With that, Tianqi vanished from Danzo's sight.
Seeing Tianqi leave, Danzo smiled. He clearly liked what Tianqi said about being more suitable to be Hokage than Sarutobi, but he still cursed, "You brat! You'll die on the battlefield sooner or later."
Meanwhile, at the Mito family's house, she brought food to Tsunade's room. "Tsunade, come and eat something. It breaks Grandma's heart to see you always locking yourself in the house like this."
Tsunade didn't speak. Her eyes were unfocused, and she just curled up on the bed, looking particularly helpless.
Mito looked at Tsunade, who remained silent, shook her head, put down the food she was holding, closed the door, and left.
Since waking up, Tsunade has locked herself in her room at the Mito house. She neither cries nor makes a fuss, just staring blankly day after day, seemingly lost in thought.
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