Takemi rubbed his chin, speaking uncertainly, but these words immediately made Hiruzen understand something.
"Wait, you're not thinking about that evil Jutsu, Edo Tensei, are you?"
"Huh? Hokage-sama, I remember Orochimaru saying that this was a Jutsu developed by your teacher, the Second Hokage! Are you saying..."
"..."
"And I believe the Second Hokage developed this Jutsu certainly for the better protection of Konoha."
"..."
"Hokage-sama, think about it, if their Kage were to attack themselves, wouldn't that be a huge blow to them?"
"..."
"Low morale, scattered hearts, wouldn't our casualties be reduced?"
Hiruzen regretted now why he let this kid speak.
Looking at his two old friends who exchanged glances and nodded behind him, he couldn't hold it in any longer.
"That's true, but you're being too naive. Doing this could also provoke their anger, and they might unite against us in the end."
"Takemi, you don't understand human nature, it's very complex. Doing this will not only affect enemies but also allies."
Hiruzen spoke earnestly, not wanting Takemi to act recklessly.
"That's right, if someone used our Kage recklessly, I'm afraid we would be very angry."
Jiraiya nodded, and Kakashi patted Takemi's shoulder.
"Moreover, if other villages used this Jutsu, I'm afraid we would also find it very difficult to accept."
"The trouble Orochimaru caused still has an impact, and we need to find a way to resolve it."
Hiruzen finally concluded, "So, your idea is good, and it's indeed for Konoha, but doing this won't be good."
"Oh."
Takemi nodded. He felt that he hadn't considered everything thoroughly enough, after all, he had slightly overlooked how others would think.
He rubbed his chin, seemingly lost in thought, which made Hiruzen slightly relieved.
Actually, he had been tempted just now...
But considering the various impacts, as well as the conditions required for Edo Tensei, he finally gave up.
It was just that he had a headache. Takemi's thinking was sometimes truly too extreme.
"Since we can't use outsiders, then use people from the village."
However, before Hiruzen could be happy for long, Takemi spoke again.
"There should be quite a few guys in the village who need to be executed, right? Wouldn't it be good if we selected some strong ones?"
"..."
"Hokage-sama, think about it, they're not afraid of death, they don't need to eat or drink, and they don't need to rest—perfect labor."
"..."
"And they committed so many sins in their lives, wouldn't it be too wasteful to just kill them?"
"..."
Hiruzen felt a discomfort in his chest again. This wasn't the first time he felt the failure of Konoha's education. But this time, he was truly astonished.
Takemi was like his teacher. In fact, his teacher would probably be no match for him if he were here, right?!
He glanced at the silent Kakashi, Jiraiya who lowered his head, not daring to speak, and Tsunade, who was frowning.
Hiruzen sighed, especially looking at Koharu and Homura, who seemed somewhat moved. He lamented how wonderful it would be if everyone were as simple as Guy.
However, before he could speak, Takemi suddenly interrupted him again.
Only this time, he noticed that Takemi's expression seemed to have become much more serious.
"Besides that, Hokage-sama, Orochimaru has mastered this Jutsu. It's hard to say whether he will do this before us."
"!"
"If we don't do something, it's hard to say what Orochimaru will do."
"..."
These words instantly made the silent hospital room become solemn.
And what was originally difficult to accept seemed to waver at this moment.
No one noticed that Koharu and Homura exchanged glances, then nodded silently.
This Takemi is indeed just as Tsunade and Hiruzen said...
"He truly is the person most like our teacher!"
"But it seems he has also surpassed our teacher..."
Takemi's theory was indeed practical and terrifying.
And based on what Hiruzen and the others knew about Orochimaru, he was definitely capable of doing such a thing.
"Hiruzen, we must prepare as soon as possible."
Koharu and Homura exchanged glances, their expressions unusually grim.
"Moreover, he and Danzo led the experiment back then. Perhaps he was already prepared for this years ago."
"So, you mean he might really summon my grandfather?"
Tsunade's fists were already clenched, and she was thinking of other things as well.
"Not just them, but even..."
"All of them are possible, so I think it's necessary to strike first."
Takemi nodded. Hiruzen pondered for a long time, then finally nodded.
"That is indeed possible, but we shouldn't be overly nervous. Each person revived requires a living sacrifice, and besides that, there's something else you probably don't know."
"What?"
"I've seen my teacher's manuscript. In his records, this Ninjutsu still has flaws. The summoned person might not reach their strength from when they were alive. I've also fought Danzo, so..."
"But that's not an excuse. Are we just going to let it be?"
Seeing Tsunade's displeased expression, Hiruzen knew he couldn't do nothing, or Orochimaru might really cause big trouble.
Moreover, he understood Orochimaru too well. He was not only exceptionally talented, but his research capabilities were also terrifying.
Otherwise, Danzo wouldn't have sought out Orochimaru back then to research the First Hokage's cells together.
"Don't worry, I know."
With Orochimaru as a hidden danger, Hiruzen's 'moral bottom line' became flexible.
"I will immediately arrange for people to diligently patrol the Hero Cemetery. Takemi, you should also leave a Flying Thunder God Mark there. Once there's any movement..."
"I'll immediately go there and kill Orochimaru."
Takemi nodded, which almost made Jiraiya roll his eyes.
"But doing just this doesn't seem enough, does it?"
"Indeed, it's not enough. I plan to..."
Hiruzen took a deep breath, pondering for a moment before speaking softly.
"Edo Tensei First Hokage and Second Hokage."
"Only summon these two Hokages?"
Kakashi was a bit confused, while Hiruzen calmly explained.
"For now, only summon them. The fourth used Reaper Death Seal, so... First Hokage is too strong, so preparations must be made. And my teacher is the inventor of Edo Tensei, I think he can give us more guidance and help."
"Old man, are you planning to have the Second Hokage modify this Ninjutsu?"
Jiraiya blinked, but as he spoke, he couldn't help but glance at Takemi.
Isn't this similar to Takemi's phrase, 'make the dead work'?
"Seems... this isn't bad either?"
Kakashi murmured, not knowing what he was thinking, and Guy was also stunned at this moment.
"Not just the Kage, perhaps some other experts should also be considered."
Takemi looked at Kakashi and Guy, and simply reminded them.
"That's right, I do have that idea."
Hiruzen nodded directly, speaking in a deep voice.
"We will prepare for the Edo Tensei of others. With Tobirama-sensei here, it can be accelerated, and we can better protect others from being controlled by Orochimaru."
"Then let's go prepare immediately."
Koharu and Homura exchanged glances and said.
"I'll go with you."
Hiruzen also spoke, but his gaze was directed towards Tsunade at the side.
"Tsunade, you should also prepare, after all, the person to be summoned is your..."
"Tch, I know."
Tsunade nodded, then turned.
"Then I'll go prepare first."
There was no other way for this matter, after all, someone like Orochimaru could really do anything.
Perhaps, at that time, he would even use this Ninjutsu to threaten them...
"Then we'll go first. You all should come to the Anbu prison later."
Hiruzen turned to Takemi and the others, thought for a moment, and then said.
"I think the two Hokages would also like to meet you."
"Okay."
Takemi, Kakashi, and the others all nodded, but after they came to their senses, they felt a bit strange.
Two dead Hokage wanting to meet them...
Why did that sound so weird?