Chapter 56

Spring turns to autumn, and in the blink of an eye, two hurried years pass by. Over the past two years, many events have unfolded across the Five Great Nations. First, Konohagakure's First Hokage, Senju Hashirama, abdicated his position a year ago, handing the title of Hokage to his unbeatable younger brother, Senju Tobirama. The very next day, unable to wait a moment longer, Hashirama could be found lounging in a rocking chair side by side with Uchiha Madara, watching the sunset right outside the gates of the Ninja Academy. One served as the principal and the other as the vice-principal, teaming up to live out their retirement as a pair of laid-back old men. The Second Hokage, Senju Tobirama, demonstrated political prowess far surpassing that of his predecessor the moment he took office. He established the Anbu and immediately arranged for Uchiha Izuna to take charge as the Anbu Commander. At the same time, he began building a dedicated team to pave the way for Artoria, who was only twelve years old yet already possessed Kage-level strength.