A large number of pure white feathers fell from the sky above the venue, causing anyone who came into contact with them to immediately fall into a deep sleep.
This is the Temple of Nirvana Technique used by Kabuto Yakushi, an illusion that can make people fall into a deep sleep.
At the same time, seeing that Kabuto Yakushi had successfully launched an illusion, the Fourth Kazekage no longer pretended and kicked Danzo, trying to push him away so that he could take the opportunity to hold the Third Hokage hostage.
When Danzo saw Orochimaru attacking him, he ran away without saying a word, showing no intention of defending the Third Hokage.
"Good chance."
Danzo's retreat surprised the Third Hokage, who didn't expect this guy to dodge.
Taking advantage of this moment, Orochimaru used his snake-skin maneuvering skills to get behind the Third Hokage and successfully abducted him to the roof of the viewing platform.
"Hehe, I mentioned it from the beginning, Mr. Hokage, you are old."
The Third Hokage did not panic. He calmly took the pipe from his mouth, shook out the ash inside, and put it into the pocket of his robe.
"Okay Orochimaru, stop pretending. I knew it was you."
"Really? Then I truly have a new respect for you, Sarutobi-sensei."
Seeing that his disguise had indeed been discovered, Orochimaru no longer had any need to pretend.
He took off his hat, tore off the human skin, and revealed his original appearance.
"You should know, Orochimaru. Since I have already seen through your true identity, it means that your plan will not succeed."
"Haha, I don't believe it."
"Then give it a try?"
"Just give it a try."
Orochimaru exerted force with his right hand holding the kunai and successfully cut the Third Hokage's aorta.
Orochimaru did not feel the slightest bit of joy about this, because he knew that what was cut was only a clone.
His judgment was correct. The Third Hokage, who was bleeding profusely, quickly transformed into a pool of mud.
It was an earth clone used by the Third Hokage.
At this moment, the four Sound Ninjas stationed at the corners of the roof were rapidly forming seals with their hands.
"Ninja Technique: Four Violet Flames Formation."
Soon, a rectangular barrier of transparent purple flames appeared on the roof.
"Shua~"
Just then, Senju Tobirama arrived. Before the barrier was completely formed, he dashed in instantly.
"Tobirama-sensei."
Tobirama was also wearing a mask, but his silver hair and red eyes were still recognizable to the Third Hokage.
"Sarutobi, you are really old."
Removing his mask, Tobirama gazed at the aging face of the Third Hokage and sighed softly.
"Teacher, you are still so young."
"After all, I've only been in Konoha for 21 years, which is a 40-year gap from here."
"No, it's not a matter of time. In my mind, the teacher is always young."
"You are still so cunning."
On this side, Tobirama was chatting with the Third Hokage, and on the other side, Orochimaru almost fainted when he saw the face of Senju Tobirama.
What's going on?
Have I used the Impure World Reincarnation?
Why is the Second Hokage here?
Shocked, Orochimaru stared at Tobirama for a while, but he didn't find any cracks on Tobirama's face that were unique to the Impure World Reincarnation.
A terrible thought quietly emerged in Orochimaru's mind.
"Is there such a thing?"
While Orochimaru was looking at Senju Tobirama with excitement on his face, his hands were not idle.
He first unleashed a scroll, releasing three unconscious Sound-ninjas, and then began to quickly form hand seals, attempting to use the Impure World Reincarnation.
He wanted to confirm his guess and see if the other party was really the Second Hokage.
If the other party is a fake, then he can successfully summon the Second Hokage of the Impure World Reincarnation.
If the other party is real, he will never be able to leave the world for the next generation.
Of the two possibilities, he hoped for the latter. Compared to destroying Konoha, he would rather have a like-minded person.
That's right, he believed that the Senju Tobirama in front of him also used some secret technique like him to prolong his life.
Otherwise, according to his age, the Second Hokage of Konoha should have died of old age long ago.
"Teacher, is this okay?"
Orochimaru's intention to use the Impure World Reincarnation was obvious. The Third Hokage wanted to use ninjutsu to interrupt him, but was stopped by Tobirama.
"It doesn't matter. I also want to know if he can successfully summon my Impure World Body."
With Tobirama's deliberate letting him go, Orochimaru successfully summoned three coffins.
The first thing that was opened was the coffin with the number "four" sticker on it.
"It's really empty."
Looking at the empty "four"-shaped coffin, the Third Hokage breathed a sigh of relief.
He is already under a lot of pressure with just the thought of dealing with the first Hokage and the possible second Hokage. If a Fourth Hokage comes, it will be the end of him.
It's not that the Fourth Hokage is stronger than the First and Second Hokages, but that the Fourth Hokage's renowned skill is the Flying Thunder God Technique.
In the Third Hokage's view, the Fourth Hokage's Flying Thunder God Technique surpasses that of the Second Hokage.
With such a formidable and elusive technique, the pressure in battle would be immense.
Fortunately, the Fourth Hokage's soul was claimed by the God of Death. Thus, even though Orochimaru had obtained the Fourth Hokage's tissue, he could not summon him.
"Failed?"
Orochimaru frowned.
He was aware that the Fourth Hokage's soul had been taken by the God of Death. This was merely an experiment to see if this forbidden technique could retrieve someone from the God of Death.
It seems that the Impure World Reincarnation is still no match for the God of Death.
"But it doesn't matter. The real trump cards are these two."
With anticipation, Orochimaru watched as the coffins labeled "First" and "Second" were opened, revealing the figures of the First and Second Hokages.
At this moment, Orochimaru had not yet suppressed the consciousness of the First and Second Hokages in the Impure World Reincarnation.
When they opened their eyes and saw the Third Hokage, they immediately recognized each other.
The Edo Tensei Hashirama couldn't help but say, "Sarutobi, long time no see. You've aged so much."
The Third Hokage, slightly amused, replied, "I apologize for aging so much, First Hokage."
"Hey~ Who is that person next to you? Why does he look familiar?"
Edo Tensei Hashirama tilted his head, looking thoughtful.
Edo Tensei Tobirama, unable to tolerate this any longer, shouted at his elder brother, "Stupid brother, can't you see that the person over there is pretending to be me?"
Edo Tensei Hashirama suddenly understood: "I get it now, there are two Tobirama's here."
"There aren't two. The person opposite is clearly a fake. I am the real Senju Tobirama."
After scolding his foolish elder brother again, Edo Tensei Tobirama turned to the Tobirama next to the Third Hokage and asked angrily, "Who are you, the guy over there? Why are you pretending to be me?"
The real Tobirama covered his face in frustration and complained, "I said it was impossible for me to bring only six students to sign a peace agreement with Kumogakure without any preparation. It turns out I was so foolish in this time and space."
Clearly, the Edo Tensei Tobirama heard the real Tobirama's complaints and retorted angrily, "Hey, what are you implying?"
"Isn't it obvious?" Tobirama pointed at him and the Impure World Reincarnation Hashirama and continued, "You, who were resurrected by the Impure World Reincarnation Technique, shouldn't you release the control of this technique before talking to me?"
"Um?"
After being reminded by the real Tobirama, the Edo Tensei Tobirama also realized the situation.
He quickly formed reverse seals with his hands, hoping to break free from the control of the Impure World Reincarnation.
Unfortunately, Orochimaru, who had been prepared, did not give the Edo Tensei Tobirama a chance to complete the hand seals.
He promptly placed sealing tags on the heads of Hashirama and Tobirama, causing both of them to lose consciousness instantly.
Seeing the dimmed eyes of the two, the real Tobirama couldn't help but complain again, "You are so foolish."
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