It seemed as if the Third Hokage was the one who came knocking, but in reality, it was Yahiko who was fishing.
What’s the point of spreading faith to ordinary people?
It’s time-consuming and laborious, and it only produces a few half-hearted believers.
What’s a half-hearted believer?
They believe when they need to, and they don't believe when they don’t!
Instead of wasting time on such a meaningless endeavor, it’s better to first bring the leader of Konoha, the Third Hokage, into the church.
Use the power of the entire Konoha to spread faith!
This was Yahiko’s plan.
Otherwise, do you really think the Third Hokage would be able to trace it back to her?
The information related to the sacrifice was already completely wiped out by the Root!
Wasn’t it Yahiko who secretly leaked it while the Anbu was investigating?
Now it seems that it worked.
Under the threat of Danzo’s growing ambition, the Third Hokage finally couldn’t sit still!
“Don’t worry, Advisor, I will cooperate.”
Yahiko smiled innocently, looking both holy and beautiful, easily putting people at ease and making them feel good about her.
Seeing how cooperative she was, Koharu Utatane and Homura Mitokado breathed a sigh of relief.
If it wasn’t necessary, they really didn’t want to fight this miko who was said to have seen the gods with her own eyes.
It wasn’t fear, but simply a desire to avoid causing unnecessary trouble.
“Then I’ll ask directly.”
Koharu Utatane asked: “What’s the deal with this ritual Danzo is carrying out? Also, Yahiko, did you really see the true form of the gods with your own eyes and become a miko?”
“It’s true.”
Yahiko, with a gentle smile, revealed the truth in a soft voice: “That day, Danzo suddenly sent Root ninjas to find me…”
After the question and answer session, the church fell silent.
The Third Hokage, Koharu Utatane, and Homura Mitokado looked at each other, suddenly feeling like they were still dreaming.
The things that Yahiko said were simply beyond their imagination!
Such as the gods descending from the starlight, granting Danzo the power of Wood Release.
Such as there being countless worlds outside of this one.
Such as the gods could create and destroy an entire universe with a single gesture…
This was a bit too far-fetched!
It was simply a tall tale!
It can only be said that all intelligent beings are like this.
Borrowing the words of that filial son, Itachi Uchiha, humans are always trapped in their own cognition, unable to distinguish between truth and falsehood, limited by their own understanding.
They are stubborn and crude, classifying anything beyond their comprehension as non-existent.
To put it simply, the Third Hokage was just a human.
A human with slightly more power.
When facing an existence beyond his comprehension, the first emotion he felt was not fear.
But…
“Yahiko, have you been brainwashed by Danzo?”
The Third Hokage couldn’t believe that Danzo had gone this far to cover up the existence of that monster!
Now it was good.
The only two people who knew about it were brainwashed, how could he continue to investigate?
Could he really go and personally interrogate Danzo?
“No, Third Hokage, I haven’t been brainwashed.”
Yahiko still had the same gentle and virtuous holy maiden look, she gently shook her head, maintaining her smile: “I knew you wouldn’t believe me, but I won’t blame you, and neither will the gods.”
“Because human cognition is limited, only those who have truly witnessed the great existence can understand how insignificant humanity truly is.”
“Just like our planet, compared to the eternal burning stars in the sky, it’s equally insignificant.”
Homura Mitokado, sensing that something was not quite right, quickly interrupted the girl’s words.
He rebuked: “Yahiko, what are you talking about?!”
“I’m teaching you the truths of the world, Advisor.”
Yahiko didn’t get angry because she was interrupted, she tilted her head, examining the three in front of her for a while.
The three of them felt a chill down their spines before she suddenly clapped her hands, as if she had an idea, and suggested: “The Great One has said that reading ten thousand books is not as good as traveling ten thousand miles, some things you will never truly experience unless you hear them from others.”
“So… Third Hokage, would you like to see the sun and touch it?”
She’s gone crazy!
This person has gone crazy!
She’s actually talking about touching the sun?
What else could she be but crazy?
As mentioned before, the social structure of the Naruto world is very strange.
Even though it has already entered the industrial age, most people are still in the agricultural society.
In simple terms, only the upper echelons or ninjas have access to the convenience, advanced concepts, and education brought about by technology.
For example, Orochimaru, he not only has Kage-level strength, but he is also a biology expert.
His level is quite high!
Even cloning technology is something he can do with ease.
Therefore, people like the Third Hokage who are at the pinnacle of the ninja world naturally know that the sun is a celestial body.
Not the abode of the sun god in myths and stories.
That’s why he found it ridiculous!
No matter how powerful a ninja is, they are only making a fuss in the ninja world. Compared to the sun, what are they?
Even the Sage of Six Paths, who created the moon, cannot compare to the brilliance of the sun!
But the Yahiko in front of him, actually said that she would take them to touch the sun?
It’s simply ridiculous!
Purely insane!
‘It’s all Danzo’s fault!’
The Third Hokage sighed, feeling sorry for Yahiko, a ninja who inherited the Will of Fire.
He no longer had the heart to ask any more questions, he turned to Koharu Utatane and gave an order, then prepared to leave.
“Let’s go, let the medical department come over and see if they can cure her.”
However, as soon as the three turned around, they discovered that they couldn’t move!
Is it a Genjutsu?
No!
The Third Hokage immediately rejected this guess, it couldn’t be Genjutsu, because the flow of chakra in his body had also stopped!
There is no Genjutsu in the world that can stop the flow of chakra!
Moreover, he saw a fly in the corner, also maintaining its flapping posture, suspended in mid-air, motionless.
It was as if it had been trapped in amber!
So…
What kind of ability is this?
The power of that monster?
The Third Hokage, in danger, was just about to think of a way to contact the Anbu ninjas stationed outside.
He was seen through by Yahiko.
“No use, Third Hokage.”
“I’ve frozen the entire world’s time, leaving only your and the two Advisors’ ability to think.”
Yahiko stood there, maintaining a gentle smile, this smile in the eyes of the three Hokage was particularly terrifying!
Frozen the entire world’s time?
Is this something humans can do?!
The Third Hokage suddenly realized that perhaps this alien “monster” was far more terrifying than he imagined!
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