"Always with girls?!"
The Sarutobi clan ninjas were stunned for a moment.
[Then she looked at Kushina Uzumaki in front of her.]
[very good! ]
What started as a shock turned into a pleasant surprise.
Who doesn't know?
Was the Fourth Hokage promoted by the Third Hokage?
[Including the former Nine-Tails Jinchuriki.]
[Isn't it also Konoha's property?]
[Isn't Konoha's wealth the property of the Sarutobi clan?]
[And Tsunade...the princess of the Land of Fire?]
Isn't that the clan leader's disciple too?
[Very good! ]
This is a critical moment for Konoha.
Their appearance at this critical juncture is a huge help.
Moreover, even after they've overcome this obstacle, they can still be commanded!
["Uzumaki Kushina!"]
"Tell me, how did you recover...?"
The Sarutobi clan ninja hadn't finished speaking.
[The Vajra Lockdown was already at point-blank range.]
[...]
[Inside the Four Purple Flame Array.]
Orochimaru smiled and said:
"Or is it... Sarutobi-sensei?"
"You, the strongest Hokage, are being treated like dirt by coming at us one by one."
"Both together?"
[Orochimaru's appearance at this moment.]
[This made Hiruzen Sarutobi, standing opposite her, grit his teeth in anger, the teeth grinding together incessantly.]
It truly regrets it!
I deeply regret my actions!
I should have dealt with my prized disciple myself back then.
[Click—]
Just as Hiruzen Sarutobi was regretting his decision...
[Inside the coffin.]
The First Hokage slowly walked out.
[Then, the Second Hokage slowly emerged.]
The two remained with their heads down, their postures unsettling.
But the aura that rushed towards him made Hiruzen Sarutobi feel suffocated.
"Long time no see, monkey."
Hashirama Senju slowly opened his eyes.
Looking at the frail and aged Hiruzen Sarutobi before him.
[He paused for a moment, stunned.]
Then he slowly began to speak.
["oh?"]
[Hasuma Senju had just finished speaking.]
[Tobirama Senju suddenly realized.]
"Oh, it's you, monkey."
"You're getting old, monkey."
I heard that familiar voice.
Hiruzen Sarutobi took a deep breath.
"Yes... I really didn't expect to meet you two brothers again because of something like this."
"I feel very sorry."
"The First Hokage."
["Lord Nidaime Hokage!"]
"Hmph." Tobirama Senju crossed his arms.
He shook his head.
"It seems you're very reluctant to see us."
Just then.
Hashirama Senju's previously composed demeanor vanished.
He blinked.
Then she looked at Tobirama Senju standing to the side.
["Huh?"]
"Is this Konoha?"
"Monkey, you're not dead?"
["And Tobirama, when did you get to my side?"]
Tobirama Senju: "..."
Hashirama Senju chuckled, scratching the back of his head.
Then he glanced sideways.
[I saw my own Shadow Rock, and my younger brother's Shadow Rock too.]
[And the Shadow Rock of the Third Hokage, Hiruzen Sarutobi.]
[This isn't surprising, though.]
When Tobirama Senju established the Ninja Academy, he was actually already working on balancing things out.
The Sarutobi clan is not particularly outstanding.
[Having someone from their clan become Hokage would also help balance the political landscape within the village.]
["etc."]
"Who is that?"
[Hashirama Senju pointed at the Fourth Hokage's rock formation and said...]
"As you can see, this is the Fourth Hokage, Minato Namikaze."
Orochimaru slowly emerged from behind the coffin.
[Upon hearing this.]
Hashirama Senju frowned.
Tobirama Senju did not turn back.
"You can tell what kind of person you are just by listening to your voice."
"Use my ninjutsu against me?"
["hehe..."]
"Don't rush, Second Hokage."
"I'm sure you'll become interested in Konoha as it is now in a little while."
[Orochimaru said with a half-smile. ]
However, his hands unconsciously formed a hand seal.
These two are no ordinary people.
[Ever since emerging from the summoning, Orochimaru has been on edge.]
"The Fourth Hokage?"
Hashirama Senju tilted his head.
"You look quite young."
"So, where is he now?"
Hiruzen Sarutobi remained silent.
Orochimaru's lips twitched, and he couldn't help but laugh.
[I heard faint laughter behind me.]
Tobirama Senju frowned.
["monkey."]
["say."]
"Don't you understand my question, brother?"
Hiruzen Sarutobi remained unmoved, his mouth still tightly shut.
Tobirama Senju narrowed his eyes slightly.
How could he not understand his disciple?
Although time can change many things.
But, it's impossible to completely become a different person, isn't it?
Tobirama Senju: "I was wrong."
Tobirama Senju: "The Power Council".
Uchiha Izuna: Did you think that taking the beating by admitting your mistakes would reduce your pain?
Uchiha Izuna: It'll be interesting to see Naruto with the black frame come out of the Kamui dimension.
Tobirama Senju: "..."
Hashirama Senju waved his hand and smiled, "No need for that."
"The monkeys were definitely surprised to see us, and it's normal that they weren't quite there for a moment."
Tobirama Senju glanced at Hiruzen Sarutobi, who remained silent.
Then he slowly turned his head.
[Looking at Orochimaru.]
"So it was you who summoned us using the Impure World Reincarnation technique?"
["Hmph~"]
"So young."
"That's really impressive."
[Tobirama Senju's tone wasn't one of praise; it was cold and indifferent.]
[Hehehe~]
"Thank you for the compliment, Second Hokage. I am Orochimaru."
"Do we have to fight no matter what era we're in?" Hashirama Senju suddenly asked.
"How dare they mock the dead!"
"Orochimaru!!!"
[Hiruzen Sarutobi let out a low growl.]
"Sarutobi-sensei, you seem to be in a hurry."
Orochimaru smiled sinisterly.
"Are you trying to divert attention to me?"
"Why don't you talk about the Fourth Hokage?"
Orochimaru's eyes were filled with amusement.
Hiruzen Sarutobi remained unfazed, as if he hadn't heard a thing.
Tobirama Senju took in Hiruzen Sarutobi's expression.
[A soft hum.]
But he didn't say anything.
He's already dead.
This is a world of living people.
He's a dead man; he doesn't belong here.
["yes."]
What kind of person was the Fourth Hokage?
Tobirama Senju didn't care.
[but. ]
Hashirama Senju, however, was intrigued.
Where is he?
"What happened in Konoha?"
"He probably isn't sitting in the Hokage's office right now, is he?"
"Is he a sensory-type ninja?"
[...]
Everyone: "..."
The God of Ninjas... seems to talk a lot.
[call out--]
Just then.
A flash of golden light streaked across the sky.
A figure appeared outside the Four Purple Flame Array.
"Am I late?"