Chapter 139 Who exactly are you?
"Why do you two believe that the daimyo's consent is necessary?"
"You don't mean to...!"
Even these legendary figures in the ninja world, who had experienced countless battles and weathered many storms, could not hide their shock upon realizing Souji's plan!
Their eyes instantly turned extremely sharp!
The Souji, however, spoke calmly, as if discussing ordinary daily matters:
"If we no longer distinguish between ordinary people and ninjas, then the distinction between daimyo and kage must also be eliminated, right?"
"Nonsense! Utter rubbish!"
"Don't move!"
Souji instantly grabbed a kunai with both hands and pointed it at the Hashirama and Tobirama brothers, whose faces were filled with shock and anger.
"Even powerful figures like you can have their souls annihilated by the kunai I throw if I so desire!"
"Or you may not care about the soul dissipating prematurely, but if I cannot do it in the gentlest and least harmful way after that, then I will be forced to... take a more radical approach."
"You two don't want unnecessary sacrifices, do you?"
"you..."
Both of them stared intently at the kunai in Souji's hand.
It was nothing special, just an ordinary kunai, but the two of them vaguely felt an indescribable unease and sense of crisis the moment Souji pointed the kunai at them...
Those two kunai posed a great threat to them.
Although they knew nothing about their opponents' backgrounds and methods, they instantly realized this based on their intuition honed through countless battles.
Although they didn't care about their souls dissipating, and there was nothing to miss about the empty underworld, it was just...
Threats made by others cannot be ignored.
Seeing that the two did not choose to continue fighting, Souji smiled and said:
"Such behavior, resorting to violence at the drop of a hat, should be condemned, and this kind of era should end as soon as possible.
So... let's continue our discussions in a friendly manner, through communication and negotiation?"
"snort..."
Hashirama looked at Souji with a cold gaze that was completely different from before.
Although he was usually quite approachable, as the First Hokage who had fought his way through the Warring States period, Hashirama Senju could be even more ruthless than his brother Tobirama when he needed to be.
However, after a brief standoff with the composed Souji, Hashirama Senju eventually withdrew his aura.
This overwhelming aura came and went quickly.
When it erupted, it was so intense that it instantly cracked the wooden house, but when it subsided, it disappeared as quickly as a breeze.
This is Hashirama Senju, the First Hokage.
Even Sasori and Kakuzu were sweating bullets.
If Hashirama Senju hadn't been controlling the situation and only unleashing his power on Souji, the two of them would have been alright.
However, if the others who came along had to withstand such pressure, they probably wouldn't have survived so easily...
Hashirama Senju sat down again and said in a deep voice:
"If you intend to attack the daimyo, I will absolutely not support you!"
"Oh? Why?"
"Because ninjas are born to assist the daimyo!"
Hashirama, with an extremely solemn expression and a dignified demeanor, said:
"Hidden in the shadows, serving the daimyo generation after generation, this is our loyalty, and the original meaning of the ninja's existence!"
"You actually dare to attack the daimyo who is your lord?
This is utterly rebellious!"
"The First Lord is indeed a rather stubborn traditionalist!"
The Souji shook his head slightly and smiled:
"However, as far as I know, the First Lord once said, 'Whether it is my friend, my brother, or even my child, as long as they dare to be enemies of the village, I will never let them go!'"
"What!?"
Hashirama's expression changed once again.
Didn't he say that when he defeated Madara?
The Mochizuki Souji in front of me wasn't even born yet.
Back then, the place was in chaos because of his battle with Madara, so there was no way anyone else could have hidden themselves and overheard those words.
So... how did Mochizuki Souji know that he said that!?
"Both your thoughts and your knowledge are too abnormal!
Something is clearly very wrong!"
"Who exactly are you!?"
The Souji smiled slightly and replied:
"I am indeed Mochizuki Souji, a ninja from Konoha."
"I have no ill intentions toward Konoha, or even the entire ninja world.
I am just like you, First Hokage, and I simply want to end the endless war in the ninja world and create a peaceful era for everyone."
"I can swear to that."
"Also... I'd like to ask you a question in return."
Souji stared at Hashirama Senju and asked in a deep voice:
"Hashirama Senju, who exactly are you?"
"Are they ninjas who, out of loyalty and righteousness, are willing to bow their heads and kneel, hiding in the shadows to serve the daimyo even if they possess extraordinary power?"
"Or was it because he witnessed too much death and sorrow that he resolved to end the Warring States period and single-handedly establish Konoha Village as the First Hokage?"
"In the ninja world today, once war breaks out, even children have to go to the battlefield.
Countless talented people with various outstanding abilities also have to die on the battlefield in large numbers, just like trash.
The ninja village you established is not much different from the Warring States period."
"Those who don't intend to make changes are the ones who are fundamentally at odds with the village!
Because they will continue to create unnecessary sacrifices!"
"But I want to fundamentally change the ninja world, and I came here specifically to seek your support, yet you rebuke me for being rebellious?"
"Can't you even tell the difference between loyalty and justice and the lives of all people?
"Hashirama Senju! Even with immense power, are you still just a mere 'ninja' at heart?"
"I...I..."
At Souji's low shout, Hashirama showed a wavering expression for the first time.
Hashirama Senju, who faced Madara Uchiha and the Nine-Tails alone without the slightest fear or retreat.
At this point, I wavered.
Tobirama Senju glanced at Souji, then at his brother, his expression showing great difficulty.
If it were merely a matter of factional speech, he would have acted immediately. However, what Mochizuki Souji pointed out was truly…
"First Generation Lord, Second Generation Lord, let's end our discussion here today.
I will be staying in the Underworld for a while longer, so you can think it over carefully. We'll talk again next time."
"However, let me make this clear first. As I said before, if you support me, then I can proceed in the gentlest and least damaging way. But if you don't support me, then I will still carry out my own plan."
"I will eliminate the concepts of Daimyo and Kage, ordinary people and ninja. If you still think I am wrong, that's fine too."
"The world and the times will make the choice.
If it is the right thing to do, just like when you established the ninja village, there may be some twists and turns in the process, but in the end it will, definitely be achieved with the support of everyone."
"You'll all be in the underworld then, just watch and see if I succeed or fail!"
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