[Due to Reanimated Itachi's actions, all those brought back using this technique on the battlefield will ascend to Pure Land immediately.]
[Before ascending, Kato Dan used the Spirit Transformation Technique.]
[Because of the special nature of this jutsu, Dan's consciousness didn't disappear right away but turned into a soul and flew to Tsunade's side.]
[At that moment, Tsunade and the other Four Kage were battling Uchiha Madara.]
"No way, was Uchiha Madara also summoned from the Pure Land by Kabuto Yakushi?"
On the screen of light, Uchiha Madara was fighting the Five Kage alone.
Judging by the situation, he still had the upper hand.
This scene made almost everyone watching the light screen feel numb with shock.
Especially the Nine-Tailed Fox from both worlds—the moment they saw Uchiha Madara, their eyes instantly turned red with rage.
"Damn it, Madara!"
It was no surprise the Nine-Tails hated Uchiha Madara so much.
When Hashirama Senju tried to capture it, at least there was some mutual respect. They were on equal footing, without a sense of superiority.
But Uchiha Madara was different. He treated the Nine-Tails like a pet.
The Nine-Tailed Fox had its own thoughts and pride. How could it not be furious at being treated like a mere animal?
But there was nothing it could do. Madara, who possessed the Mangekyō Sharingan, was far stronger than it, just like Itachi easily overpowering Orochimaru, whose soul was damaged. There was no way out.
"Adamantine Sealing Chains."
Inside Mito's body, the Nine-Tailed Fox was raging violently.
It couldn't defeat Madara, but couldn't it at least roar and thrash around to release its frustration?
Mito's response: Absolutely not.
"You annoying woman, don't push your luck."
The Nine-Tails, bound by Adamantine Sealing Chains, glared hatefully at Mito, who suddenly appeared before it.
"Nine Tails, don't forget where you are. You're inside of me. Roaring and thrashing? What, you want to throw a tantrum?"
"You wretched woman, after you die, I swear I'll destroy this village."
"Haha, didn't you see the screen? Just because I'm dead doesn't mean you can do whatever you want. Have you heard of the Impure World Reincarnation Jutsu?"
Nine-Tailed Fox: Living as a fox is really tough.
The time periods of the two ninja worlds were different.
As for Tobirama, he knew Uchiha Madara wasn't truly dead yet, so he was only slightly surprised when Madara's Impure World Reincarnation showed up during the Fourth Great Ninja War decades later.
Jiraiya, as the Fifth Hokage, found the situation extremely difficult.
The light screen said they were only three or four years away from the start of the Fourth Great Ninja War.
The thought of facing Uchiha Madara in just a few years made everyone feel incredibly anxious. Very, very anxious.
"This guy, Kabuto Yakushi, isn't he afraid of being attacked by Uchiha Madara?"
"Yes, Tobirama-sensei mentioned that if you know the hand seals for the Impure World Reincarnation, you can reverse them to break free from the technique. Once Uchiha Madara loses control..."
The Sandaime didn't need to say more; everyone knew how formidable Uchiha Madara would be.
Consider this: with the infinite chakra and immortality granted by the Impure World Reincarnation, plus Uchiha Madara's vast experience, is there anyone in the ninja world who could defeat him?
Just look at how the five Kage are struggling on the screen.
They're being beaten to the point where they can't even defend themselves.
The Fifth Hokage, Jiraiya, knew that even if he took Tsunade's place, the situation wouldn't improve.
The gap between them and Uchiha Madara is just too wide.
"Orochimaru, keep a close watch on Kabuto Yakushi. If he does anything suspicious, I won't hesitate to act."
Sticking to the principle of "better to kill by mistake than let a danger slip by," Jiraiya was determined not to let Yakushi Kou escape scrutiny.
"Don't worry, Jiraiya, I'll keep a close eye on him."
Orochimaru's expression turned serious.
Even he was reluctant to face Uchiha Madara, who was as legendary as the First Hokage.
In the current ninja world, he's the only one who can perform the Impure World Reincarnation technique. As long as he keeps the scroll of it safe and watches Kabuto Yakushi closely, it's likely Uchiha Madara won't be summoned by the technique.
At least, he won't be brought down by their side.
[It is clear that the Five Kage are no match for Uchiha Madara.]
[Just when Tsunade was about to lose consciousness and be pummeled to death by Uchiha Madara's hammer, Kato Dan possessed her, saving her from Madara and entering her mind to relive past memories.]
[After Tsunade had achieved all of his goals, he wasn't as thrilled as a 200-pound child but felt deeply guilty towards her.]
[He also said he would wait for Tsunade in Pure Land but hoped she wouldn't come too soon.]
[After saying this, Kato Dan kissed Tsunade's forehead and gave all his chakra to her, leaving nothing behind.]
Little Jiraiya, Fifth Hokage Jiraiya: His fist is so hard.
[Finally, Kato Dan slowly disappeared under Tsunade's gaze.]
"I'm going to beat up this guy. How dare he kiss my favorite Tsunade."
Little Jiraiya ignored his own injuries and pounded the office floor in frustration.
His words showed he was more jealous of Kato Dan's kiss than truly angry.
"You pervert, you must want to be beaten up again."
"Stop it, Tsunade. If you hit me again, I'll definitely end up in the hospital."
"Then shut your mouth and stop talking nonsense."
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To avoid being beaten into the hospital by Tsunade, Jiraiya had to keep quiet.
But everyone knew he would definitely go after Kato Dan later.
That's the pride of being a man.
At the same time, Hokage Jiraiya was also feeling jealous and angry.
He couldn't handle seeing Tsunade kiss Kato Dan first.
Now, watching Kato Dan kiss Tsunade, he was so furious he almost exploded.
"I haven't even kissed Tsunade's hand all these years. Why should he kiss her forehead?"
"Because he's Tsunade's boyfriend."
Orochimaru's sharp comment left Fifth Hokage Jiraiya speechless.
".That's not fair. He's already dead."
"You're jealous of a dead man. That's all you can manage."
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"Strictly speaking, Kato Dan is still connected to Tsunade's spirit, not her body. If you knew the omitted details of the relationship between Tsunade and Kato Dan, wouldn't you want to end your own life and descend into the Pure Land to confront Kato Dan?"
"Orochimaru, you're so..."
Seeing Jiraiya's anger, Orochimaru quickly covered his ears and said, "I don't want to listen, I don't want to listen."
"What a sin."
[In general, Kato Dan was a handsome, talented, and academically outstanding young man from Konoha.]
[If he hadn't died, he could have been considered a pillar of Konoha.]
[It's not surprising that he became Tsunade's beloved.]
[From the Impure World Reincarnation plot, Kato Dan's decision to wait for Tsunade and regard her as his dream shows their strong relationship.]
[But if you ask why Kato Dan's dream before his death was to become Hokage, while after his death it was to be with Tsunade...]
[Perhaps, after his death during the Second World War, Kato Dan realized this truth while wandering on the Pure Land.]
[With a beauty like Tsunade, why would you want to be Hokage?]
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