"Because the group meeting is held once every three months."
"For those among you who will face a major crisis within the next three months, this is the most important point to remember!"
As soon as Aoki finished speaking, Hashirama and Tsunade beside him nodded in unison.
The Second Hokage would face a life-or-death calamity upon returning. If Tobirama could rewrite his own fate, it would mean this chat group could bring infinite possibilities for everyone!
But at that moment, Hashirama suddenly realized a crucial issue.
He looked at Aoki with confusion in his eyes: "Fourth Hokage, if Tobirama returns and still fails to change his fate..."
"What will happen?"
As soon as this question was raised, even Tobirama and Tsunade, who had resolved to take action, looked over with curiosity. Both of their worlds had recently undergone significant changes.
Aoki pondered for a moment before explaining: "If fate cannot be changed, let's take the Second Hokage as an example."
"He would likely die in battle during the First Great Ninja War, just as recorded in history."
"And in this chat group, we would lose a Hokage's world."
Upon hearing this, Hashirama and the others suddenly understood.
To unlock more functions of the chat group, they must bring in more members from different Hokage worlds.
If Tobirama returns and still fails to escape his fate of sacrifice in the First Great Ninja War, they would need to bring in two new Hokage world members to unlock new functions.
Thinking of this, the four couldn't help but exchange glances.
"Is the most important function of this chat group really just to bring in more people from different worlds to chat?"
"But can Konoha really have ten Hokages?"
When this question was raised, Hashirama and the others instantly widened their curious eyes, even Tsunade included.
She was already the Fifth Hokage—could Konoha possibly continue to the Tenth Generation?
Facing everyone's gazes, Aoki calmly shook his head.
"No, as far as I know."
"Konoha's official Hokages only go up to the Seventh Generation at most."
"Though there was a minor incident in between."
"There was a Fifth-and-a-Half Hokage who finally achieved his wish of becoming Hokage, only to die after a few days."
"And there was an Eighth Hokage, but he was only acting."
At this point, Aoki's gaze suddenly locked onto the Second Hokage, Tobirama.
So, if the Second Hokage returns and still fails to avoid his death in the First Great Ninja War...
"If the chat group can't bring in new Hokage members..."
"This group's functions may never unlock the next level!"
Hearing this, Hashirama and Tsunade immediately looked at Tobirama with concern.
This was related to unlocking the chat group's future functions—there was no room for carelessness.
Hashirama liked this magical place too much and was determined to unlock all its functions.
Meanwhile, Tsunade was in a world where Konoha was on the brink of life and death, and she had to rely on the features yet to be unlocked in the chat group to overcome the crisis—provided the group could gather five members.
"Tobirama, you must be careful when you go back!"
"Yes, Grandpa Second, you must put your own life first!"
Faced with his family's concerns, Tobirama naturally understood what mattered most.
As the first Hokage in Konoha's history who was passionate about studying forbidden techniques and possessed an exploratory spirit, Tobirama understood the importance of this chat group better than anyone.
Its ability to connect parallel worlds was simply unimaginable.
Originally, after learning about his future fate, Tobirama was filled with resentment—he had died to save those two foolish disciples.
As long as he didn't bring those two fools along after returning, who could stop him with the Flying Thunder God Technique?
But at this moment, Tobirama's thoughts underwent an instant transformation.
"Don't worry, everyone."
"I will absolutely not risk my life this time."
Hearing this, everyone nodded in agreement.
However, the Second Hokage's next words left them all stunned.
"I plan to step down after returning and let Sarutobi Hiruzen become the Third Hokage."
Before Tobirama could finish, Tsunade hurriedly interrupted.
"What are you saying? Grandpa Second, have you lost your mind?"
But Hashirama reached out to stop Tsunade from saying more.
Although he didn't know what Tobirama had in mind, he trusted that his younger brother always had a well-thought-out plan.
Then, he motioned for Tobirama to continue.
Seeing this, the Second Hokage went on, "Don't worry. The alliance ceremony a month from now requires the Kage-level leaders of both sides to attend in person."
"Since I don't plan to go, I'll need someone to sign on my behalf."
"Let Sarutobi Hiruzen and Danzo Shimura go together."
"If he's going to be Konoha's Hokage, he must attend such an occasion. It's the perfect opportunity for him to represent Konoha and sign the alliance treaty."
"As for whether they can return alive, that will depend on their own luck."
With that, Tobirama fell silent.
Beside him, Tsunade was left speechless, staring at her grandfather in shock.
Even Aoki fell silent.
After all, the Second Hokage was known in everyone's memory as an iron-fisted leader.
It was under his governance that Konoha developed rapidly, with institutions like the Anbu, the Ninja Academy, and the Konoha Military Police Force all established by him.
Now, it seemed they had underestimated this Second Hokage.
If he hadn't died in the First Great Ninja War, Konoha would likely have grown even stronger than it did in later generations.
After hearing this plan, Aoki was filled with admiration.
He couldn't help but nod and praise, "What a brilliant idea!"
Even Hashirama, as his elder brother, agreed.
He only wished for his younger brother to live well.
Seeing that everyone approved of his plan, Tobirama breathed a sigh of relief.
After all, according to the course of history, the position of Hokage had always been a high-risk profession. Even the later Third Hokage ultimately met his end.
This way, the plan could also take care of Sarutobi Hiruzen and Danzo Shimura, two troublemakers, in one fell swoop.
It was a perfect move—changing his own fate while eliminating those two fools.
Well, the matter of the Second Hokage has been completely settled.
"Do any of you have other opinions or thoughts to bring up?"
"If not, this meeting will end here, and we'll gather again in three months."
"By then, the Cross-World Ranking Function and the Cross-World Mutual Aid Function will officially launch!"
After Aoki finished speaking, he added, "Meeting adjourned."
Hashirama and the others exchanged glances, then shook their heads one after another.
Everything they needed to know was already clear.
Hashirama still had two years left, and by then, the chat group might have found a way to cure his body.
Tobirama planned to start implementing his own plan immediately after returning, as his time was the most precious.
As for Tsunade, she was eagerly looking forward to the two functions that would be unlocked in the second group meeting.
Seeing that none of the three had any other questions, Aoki personally declared the meeting adjourned.
In an instant, multicolored light enveloped everyone present.
When Aoki slowly opened his eyes, he found himself back in his familiar office.