[First Hokage – Hashirama Senju]: That makes sense!
@Third Raikage A: Please tell us—which is stronger, your "Strongest Spear" or your "Strongest Shield"?
[Third Raikage – A]: Hashirama, are you trying to humiliate me?!
The Third Raikage said this because…
After hearing what Uchiha Madara and Nara Shikamaru pointed out, he realized the problem himself.
If he truly had a spear that could pierce all shields, then his own shield couldn't be the strongest.
But if he had a shield that could block any attack, then his own spear couldn't be the strongest.
The logic didn't add up—
And his face started to burn with shame.
Now, with Hashirama pressing him for an answer, it really did feel like a slap in the face.
[First Hokage – Hashirama Senju]: What do you mean? When did I ever humiliate you?
[Third Raikage – A]: Hmph! If you really want to know, then come try it yourself!
Test how sharp my spear is—and how unbreakable my shield is!
[Second Hokage – Tobirama Senju @Third Raikage]: Are you challenging my big brother?!
You're bold!
But no need for my brother to act—I can deal with you myself!
Tell me where you are, and I'll test your so-called "strongest" spear and shield!
[Third Raikage – A]: Fine, but we fight after I get my reward!
[Second Hokage – Tobirama]: What kind of excuse is that? I haven't gotten my reward either!
That makes it fair. If I let you get yours first, that's unfair to me!
[Third Raikage – A]: Sounds more like you're scared to fight me!
[First Hokage – Hashirama @Third Raikage]: Hey! Don't bully my little brother! Fight me instead.
We'll duel after you get your reward, how about that?
[Third Raikage – A]: Hmph! Hashirama, don't think I'm afraid of you! Bring it on!
[Second Hokage – Tobirama]: Big brother… you're the best!
[Uchiha Izuna]: Tch! You always rely on your big brother.
[Tobirama]: And you don't? Besides, I'm stronger than you, and my brother's stronger than your brother.
How's that feel? Mad, huh?
[Izuna]: Hmph! Just you wait—once I get on the rankings, I'll teach you a lesson!
[Tobirama]: Oh? You think you'll make it onto the Five Kage rankings?
[Izuna]: I've never been a Kage, so probably not.
But the scroll has tons of empty slots! I'm sure I'll rank on some list eventually.
Just wait!
[Tobirama]: Fine. I'll be waiting!
Just then—
The video about the Third Raikage paused.
As everyone wondered why, a system notification popped up in the group chat.
[Announcement: Fourth Raikage A and Uchiha Madara have agreed to a duel!
Conditions not yet met. When met, the system will automatically schedule their battle.
Please prepare accordingly!]
All group members: please confirm receipt of this message.
[Uchiha Madara]: Acknowledged.
[Kushina Uzumaki]: Acknowledged! Wahaha—I'm second!
[Second Tsuchikage – Mu]: Acknowledged.
…
[Kushina]: Wahaha! I was second to confirm!
[Madara]: Hmph. I was first and didn't even brag about it.
[Kushina]: I'm not competing with you! I'm bragging to my husband and my son!
[Naruto Uzumaki]: Mom, you're awesome!
[Minato Namikaze]: As expected of my spicy red pepper! So fast! I checked—I was 784th, hahaha!
[Mito Uzumaki @Madara]: Hahaha! You single dog, what now? Got roasted!
[Madara]: Hmph. I won't stoop to a woman's level.
[Mito]: Tch! Typical lonely man! Can't even argue back.
[Madara @Fourth Raikage]: Didn't you just challenge me?
When the scroll schedules our fight, don't chicken out like last time!
[Izuna]: Big bro! I bet he'll back out again!
[Madara]: Why do you say that? Is he afraid of me?
[Izuna]: That's one reason.
But the main one? He secretly likes punishment.
Especially getting Thousand Years of Death from a rotating spiked club. Hahaha!
[Madara]: Ah, I see now!
So the Fourth Raikage is pretending to challenge me—just to get punished?
[Izuna]: Exactly! You nailed it, Big Bro!
[Madara]: As expected of my little brother—you saw right through him!
[Fourth Raikage – A]: You two! I'm serious this time!
Last time I had something to do, but this time—I will not only show up, I will defeat you!
@Madara
Everyone reading this burst into laughter.
Even those who feared the Fourth Raikage chuckled in the Pure Land.
He couldn't reach them there anyway.
Suddenly, another announcement came from the group system.
After reading it, someone else panicked.
That person was… the Third Raikage A, father of the Fourth.
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[Announcement: First Hokage Hashirama Senju and Third Raikage A have agreed to a duel!
Conditions not yet met. When met, the system will schedule the battle.
Please prepare accordingly!]
All group members: please confirm receipt of this message.
[Group Chat]
[Hinata Hyuga]: Confirmed.
[Hashirama Senju]: Confirmed.
[Sasuke Uchiha]: Confirmed.
…
[Kushina @Hinata]: Nice one, daughter-in-law! You beat me—I was 886th. So frustrating!
[Minato @Hinata]: Good job! I improved this time—I'm 56th!
[Hashirama @Madara]: Madara! Hahaha! I'm second this time! What place are you?
[Madara]: Hashirama… I'm 38th. I let you be second.
[Hashirama]: Huh? Why would you do that?
[Madara]: Because if I didn't, could you even make second place?
[Hashirama]: …Actually, no!
[Madara]: Exactly.
@Sasuke: You're surprisingly quick—you made it to third!
[Sasuke]: Lord Madara, I am the Seventh Hokage, after all. This is just basic reflex.
[Hashirama @Third Raikage – A]: Don't forget our duel!
I haven't fought in a long time, and I'm excited! Don't let me down—or I'll get angry!
[Third Raikage – A]: Hashirama! I told you—I'm not afraid of you.
I wanted to fight Tobirama, but if you're asking for a beating, I won't refuse.
[Hashirama]: Great! I'll be waiting!
Hahaha! It's been ages since I got to fight—I'm pumped!
[Madara @Hashirama]: You've changed…
You used to get excited only fighting me—now you're excited to fight just anyone?
[Hashirama]: Madara! Of course fighting you is still the most exciting!
[Izuna]: Big Bro, I know you can defeat the Fourth Raikage!
As for Hashirama vs. the Third… I'm not so sure.
[Tobirama]: Are you kidding? My brother will win easily!
After more banter in the chatroom—
The previously paused video about the Third Raikage resumed.
[During the Third Great Ninja War, he took part in the Eight-Tails sealing ritual and helped select a new Jinchūriki.]
[Later, he stayed behind alone to cover the retreat of his comrades—facing an enemy army of 10,000 shinobi from the Land of Earth.]
[He fought for three days and three nights straight before collapsing from exhaustion.]
[Kakashi, who died from chakra depletion, and Tobirama, who died covering for his student, both gave him a thumbs-up.]
[The Third Raikage's death? Kinda gives off Tobirama vibes.]
[Group Chat]
[Kakashi Hatake]: ????
[Tobirama Senju]: ????
[Third Raikage – A]: ????
The three of them were stunned.
The Third Raikage wasn't even sure if the screen was praising him or roasting him.
As for Tobirama and Kakashi—
They were speechless because…
They never gave him a thumbs-up!
TO BE CONTINUED…
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