"Sensei!"
"No, Sensei!"
Utatane Koharu and Mitokado Homura crawled over and grabbed Tobirama's leg, imploring him to reconsider his decision.
If they aren't Tobirama's disciples, their current rights and reputations will all be lost. After all, they have used their positions as high-ranking officials to benefit their own families and increase their power, causing a transformation from a mediocre family to a prominent one.
They have become accustomed to this lifestyle!
If Tobirama were to disown them as his disciples, who among the future Hokages would give them respect? What would they use to suppress each other? How can they regain the same level of power they had during the Third Hokage's reign?
Because even if Tsunade became the Fifth Hokage, they could still interfere with her decisions and manipulate her. It's just that Tsunade has a strong character but still, they might have succeeded.
Unfortunately, their teacher is a very cold and decisive person.
Tobirama kicked them away. It was disgusting for him to see them like this.
If they had stood up for Konoha when Orochimaru attacked, Tobirama wouldn't be so angry.
But what happened? They didn't even show up. Now, Tobirama has lost all hope in them.
It was not like Tobirama didn't care about them since he was still very angry or something.
Tobirama is calmer than everyone else and can discern who is good and who is bad. He has already formed a general understanding in a short time.
This is his advantage, and it stems from the immense strength of his elder brother, Senju Hashirama. Lacking that talent, Tobirama had to develop his strengths, studying ninjutsu, inventing forbidden techniques, and finding alternative ways to grow stronger.
Therefore, while Senju Hashirama charges ahead, Tobirama oversees the overall situation, makes necessary preparations, and provides unwavering support to Hashirama.
So, Utatane Koharu, Mitokado Homura, and Sarutobi Hiruzen, did they think that they could deceive him? Impossible!
"Will my words still hold weight in Konoha?" Tobirama glanced at the ninjas around him.
"They will!"
"Definately, as the Second Hokage, your words are law!"
"If you have any orders, we will carry them out!"
The heads of several clans and Elite Jōnin exchanged glances and realized that the Second Hokage was about to punish the Third Hokage. From this perspective, the Third Hokage's tenure was coming to an end, and the Fourth Hokage would likely assume the role of Hokage once again.
They had never harbored ill feelings towards the Fourth Hokage, and during his reign, their cooperation was quite pleasant.
Therefore, they had no objections to the removal of the Third Hokage and now the Fourth Hokage is probably going to take over the position of Hokage again.
Moreover, the Fourth Hokage possessed a good-natured personality and treated others kindly. Most importantly, he was STRONG! He could intimidate other ninja villages more effectively than the Third Hokage!
They remembered that the Rock Shinobi had issued an order to retreat upon seeing Yellow Flash!
And the Cloud Shinobi's A and B brothers didn't get off lightly after having a bout with the Fourth Hokage and even considered him their most formidable enemy!
Hence, they all tactfully agreed with one another at this moment.
Tobirama gazed at them with satisfaction, thinking to himself that it was good their eyes were not blind.
"Then, as the Second Hokage of Konoha, I declare..." Tobirama glanced indifferently at the Third Hokage, who grew anxious, knowing that Tobirama's forthcoming words could strip him of his authority.
"Second... Hokage..." Hiruzen didn't dare to address him as "Sensei" again, fearing retribution.
"Strip Sarutobi Hiruzen of his position as the Third Hokage! The role of Hokage will be assumed by the Fourth Hokage, Namikaze Minato!!" Tobirama disregarded the Sarutobi and made a resounding announcement.
"Excellent!"
"Well done, Second Hokage-sama!"
"It's long overdue!"
"Sarutobi Hiruzen, your time has come!!"
Several elderly members of the Senju clan gleefully observed Hiruzen who was in disarray.
Hmph! You used to torment us when the First and Second Hokages weren't present, but now that they've returned, we will see if you can resist and fight back!
"From now, the remaining matters will be entrusted to the Fourth Hokage..." Tobirama was about to make arrangements when Minato interjected.
"Second Hokage!"
"Huh? What is it, Fourth Hokage?"
"I don't wish to assume the role of Hokage," Minato refused.
"Huh? Why?" Tobirama looks at Minato suspiciously, not expecting his refusal.
The surrounding ninjas also looked puzzled at Minato's decision.
"Fourth Hokage-sama, if you don't accept the position of Hokage, there will be no one else in Konoha who is qualified for the role!"
"Yes, Fourth Hokage-sama, we support you as Hokage!"
"Fourth Hokage, please consider!"
Several individuals who were familiar with Minato tried to persuade him one after another. In their view, the Fourth Hokage was the rightful occupant of the Hokage position.
"Thank you for your kind words, but even though I have come back to life, I am no different from the First and Second Hokage. It's not suitable for me to meddle extensively in Konoha's affairs. What I desire most is to spend time with my family and make up for the regrets of all those years. Please forgive me," Minato spoke sincerely.
"He's good," Hashirama agreed with Minato's perspective, which was why he had allowed Tobirama to handle it while he stood aside and observed.
He believed that the deceased should find peace. As for the future Hokage? Things like that should develop naturally.
This was also the major difference between him and Madara.
"But apart from you, does Konoha possess any capable talents?" Tobirama furrowed his brows and glanced around.
"I can't do it."
"I lack the strength..."
"I'm not capable enough..."
"Perhaps Kakashi?" Guy suddenly suggested.
"Oi!" Kakashi was taken aback by Guy's remark and hastily shook his head in refusal, "No, no, I can't! I can't compare with sensei!"
"And you are?" Tobirama turned his gaze towards Kakashi.
"I am Hatake Kakashi, the son of Hatake Sakumo, White Fang," Kakashi respectfully replied.
"Ah, it's you? I am sorry for your loss," Tobirama bitterly apologized, once again caused by the misbehavior of his two undutiful disciples!
"No, no, Second Hokage-sama, this has nothing to do with you. There's no need to apologize." Kakashi said hurriedly.
The Third Hokage was the one who did that. The Second Hokage had been dead then, so he did not need to apologize.
"So, what should we do?" Tobirama felt embarrassed.
The Third Hokage couldn't remain as Hokage anymore, but there was no capable young candidate.
He couldn't rely on the Impure World Reincarnation technique and be Hokage, right?
"Second Hokage, I do have a suggestion," While Tobirama hesitated, Minato spoke up.
"Oh? Who is it?" Tobirama asked.
"Uzumaki Naruto."