33 Naruto: Tobirama Reborn

Tobirama's sudden shout was deafening.

Even Shikaku, standing by his side, hadn't anticipated it. Were they really about to apprehend the envoy from Sunagakure during peace negotiations?

But outside, Kakashi and the gathered Konoha ANBU had been waiting for this moment.
The instant Tobirama gave the command, the doors to the chamber burst open. They didn't need to know the Hokage's reasoning—orders were orders.

In a flash, the ANBU stormed in. The Sunagakure envoy, Ebizō, and his five accompanying shinobi tried to resist, but their efforts were in vain. Dozens of ANBU operatives swarmed them, their swift precision forcing the Sunagakure ninjas back.

Tobirama had prepared meticulously before this negotiation. While his strength was unmatched, he preferred not to handle every confrontation personally. Kakashi and his ANBU had been positioned around the area, ready for any contingency.

As the Sunagakure shinobi were subdued, Ebizō's face darkened with rage. His voice thundered:

"Tobirama! This is an act of war! You've doomed Konoha to face the wrath of the entire shinobi world!"

With a sharp hand signal, Ebizō and his comrades retreated into defensive stances.

BOOM! BOOM! BOOM!

Six explosive blasts echoed through the Hokage building, shaking Konoha to its core.

Villagers froze in shock, their gazes snapping toward the source of the disturbance.
They were met with an astonishing sight: six figures shattered the building's glass, hurtling through the air before crashing into the ground below. Each impact left deep craters, and the six figures writhed in pain.

Among them, Ebizō lay sprawled, his body battered and broken. Kakashi's kick had all but shattered his aging frame. Blood dripped from his lips as he struggled to breathe.

When he opened his eyes, he found a long blade pressed against his throat. The ANBU operatives stood above him, their cold, merciless gazes peering through their masks.

Weakly, Ebizō glanced at his subordinates, all restrained and surrounded by Konoha's elite. His face twisted in fury. Gathering the last reserves of his chakra, he let out a hoarse, desperate roar:

"Tobirama! You've ignited the Fourth Great Ninja War! You'll be remembered as the greatest criminal in shinobi history!"

His voice carried through the air, echoing across the village.

The ANBU swiftly restrained and subdued Ebizō and his team, dragging them away. But the damage was done. His proclamation had spread like wildfire, and the people of Konoha erupted in disbelief.

The Fourth Great Ninja War?

Though some doubted the claims, others began to piece the puzzle together. Tobirama's resurrection and subsequent actions, coupled with Sunagakure's involvement in the Chūnin Exams disaster, seemed to support Ebizō's accusations.

The villagers whispered nervously, their thoughts racing. Could the Hokage truly be preparing for war against Sunagakure?

The older generation of Konoha, both shinobi and civilians, began to feel something else entirely: pride.

For years, under Hiruzen Sarutobi's leadership, Konoha had prioritized diplomacy and compromise. But now, with Tobirama Senju at the helm, they were witnessing a return to Konoha's former might—a time when the village stood unyielding against its enemies.

Tears welled in the eyes of veterans and elders alike. Memories of the First and Second Hokage's eras flooded back—a time when Konoha's power dominated the shinobi world.

Sunagakure, a once-defeated rival, had dared to disrupt their peace and ally with traitors to sow chaos. Tobirama's response was swift and decisive. To many, it was nothing short of inspiring.

Amid the murmurs and speculation, Tobirama stepped forward. His commanding presence silenced the crowd.

He stopped before the fallen Sunagakure shinobi and nodded to Shikaku Nara.

"Take them to the interrogation unit. Extract every piece of intel from their minds."

"Yes, Hokage-sama," Shikaku replied, his hesitance vanishing. The time for diplomacy had passed. War was inevitable, and Konoha had to act decisively.

In a blur, Tobirama disappeared and reappeared on the roof of the Hokage building, towering above the village.

Gathering nature energy into his lungs, his voice reverberated across the village:

"All Konoha shinobi, assemble! In three days, we march to war with Sunagakure!"

His words were a declaration, a promise, and a rallying cry.

Konoha would rise once again.