The Path of the Great Sovereign 62 The Next Step

How many years has it been since someone besides the First Hokage lectured the Second? Who knows but that scene was happening before Minato's very eyes, not only that but the power displayed was beyond his expectations he knew that Ichizo was strong but this was far beyond his expectations as well as fundamental understanding behind the concept of strength passed throughout the villages.

"To answer your questions the jutsu used was one of my own creation that only members of my Zenkichi clan are able to use. Secondly I am the Yorukage of the Village Hidden in the Darkness, Emperor of the Night Empire, Ichizo Zenkichi. The one you directed your malace upon is my brother Itachi Uchiha, lastly the one will Yellow hair is the Fourth Hokage Minato Namikaze. The reason I - we decided to bring you three back to life is due to the upcoming events that will devastate the entire shinobi world. What i need from you is your knowledge and expertise to ensure that we are able to survive this calamity with as few casualties as possible."

Tobirama regained his composure while listening to Ichizo's explanation he couldn't help but shudder what could be a threat to this individual before him?

"Your strength is far beyond both mine and even my Brother's who was hailed as the God of Shinobi. What or who could possibly be so powerful that it would warrant you to resurrect the dead?"

Hashirama and Mito nodded in agreement to Tobirama's words, with the power he displayed moments ago he should be able to handle most problems that he faces with his own strength as this thought passes through their minds the one in question opened his mouth to speak.

"When someone is truly powerful in the world they will make use of any and all things that will help them achieve their goals, not only that but the enemy is currently more powerful than I. Therefore the reason I brought you 3 back is to help me strengthen the shinobi of the world the knowledge you 3 have can bring all of the nations one step closer to safety."

Hashirama, Tobirama, and Mito digested the information that they just received. While pondering on it all Mito spoke: "What about my Uzumaki Clan? How many remain?"

"In the Leaf there is 1 The Hokage's wife Kushina, In the Hidden Darkness there are around 50 or so adults with 138 Children. I trained them to the best of my ability on the sealing jutsu, Kekkei Genkai, and Kekkei Tota of the Uzumaki."

From Mito's understanding during the second and first ninja wars the majority of the Uzumaki were killed off so the number of survivors should be low but the words of the Yorukage brought about an unimaginable feeling of joy as the former Head of the Uzumaki her biggest worry was that her clan died with her.

"What about Tsu?" - Hashirama

"Tsunade is alive at the moment I do not know where she is however finding her is pretty simple we can do so after we hash out the details of our cooperation."

After he said that he transported them all back to the Hokage's office.

"Look at how much has changed!"

Hashirama ran to the window and took in the ambiance of the village, the scale of it was beyond his expectations. The people sucurring to and fro greeting each other, children playing, Shinobi departing on missions, it was a great sight to behold.

"After you and Lord second died Lord Third and I did our best to uphold the beliefs you left behind growing the village to what it is today. Through our efforts we have nurtured some amazing shinobi including Lords Yorukage and Itachi. Yet even this pales in comparison to what The Yorukage has created."

"Speaking of that I understand it has been a while but time is of the utmost importance at the moment and we may not have much of it. Let's get back to the task at hand."

Ichizo presented a document he had Daisuke prepare and placed it upon the Hokage's desk.

"This document contains the changes I have enacted to the shinobi rank system in the Hidden Darkness. A detailed account of all duties from the Lowest ranking Hikuinin to the mighty Jokyunin as well as the knowledge they must have in order to be promoted. The system that was in place was great for that time period however as time moved on and the missions became more diverse your skill set and accumulated knowledge must as well. The world progresses and this new system perfectly shows the shinobi adapting to that change, What I need from you two more so Tobirama is to develop more jutsu as techniques that will empower the shinobi. A combination of your accumulated knowledge of lost techniques from the warring period and new techniques will change the way the wars are fought."

Minato, Hashirama, and Tobirama looked at the document with heightened interest, of course this version was not the one currently implemented by the Night Empire but nonetheless it's value was immense.

Chapter end