Against Orochimaru, Hashirama did not use too much ninjutsu to avoid drastically shortening his time in this world.
However, with just his physical abilities, he was already at the peak of the ninja world.
The raw power that Tsunade boasted about was merely a passive trait in him. Moreover, his rich and unparalleled fighting experience was a level that was devastating for most ninjas.
At this moment, Orochimaru finally realized the terrifying power of the God of Ninja.
A degraded version of Hashirama could defeat Hiruzen with bare hands. Not to mention the original Hashirama in his prime?
Even without using a single ninjutsu, Orochimaru could not match his opponent's speed.
Orochimaru was defeated by Hashirama even before he could seal his jutsu in time.
Of course, Hashirama intentionally held back his strength. Otherwise, it would have been easy for him to destroy this building with a single blow!
For a moment, Orochimaru was sweating profusely, feeling a long-forgotten threat of death.
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On the other side.
Tobirama stepped towards Hiruzen, ready to have a good talk with this student to make him aware.
"Second Hokage? You, you..."
"Saru, don't you recognize me?"
"I..."
Even though Hiruzen was ninety percent sure, he still could not believe it.
He could not believe Tobirama was truly alive again!
*WHOOSH*
Tobirama vanished from his spot and appeared behind Hiruzen.
The Flying Thunder God technique was activated.
As expected, he had guessed correctly. The Flying Thunder God mark left by Tobirama on his six students could be used by him.
"Do you believe me now?"
Tobirama placed his hand on Hiruzen's shoulder, and through physical contact, he made the other feel his pure breath of life. At the same time, a whip formed from a stream of water wrapped around Hiruzen and bound him tightly.
This was very similar to how Tobirama had taught young Hiruzen back then.
It was more like an unforgettable pain that Danzo experienced that night in Parallel 4.
Hiruzen was shocked.
Is this really Tobirama-sensei who is still alive?
"Sensei, how are you alive?"
Hiruzen was shocked and still could not believe it. Could Orochimaru really resurrect the First and Second Hokage?
Tobirama released his binding restraints.
Looking at this old Hiruzen, he felt very uncomfortable in his eyes and heart.
There was anger, disgust, and a sigh.
"I am not back to life! No, I am not dead at all! That's not true. After all, this is very complicated. I will explain later."
"But Saru, you still fought to the death with your own student even though you are old? How can you become Hokage?"
"Sensei, I..."
Hiruzen lowered his head in shame; this was indeed too embarrassing.
It was one thing if there were personal conflicts. However, this time Orochimaru attacked and challenged him to a duel, almost in front of all of Konoha.
No matter who won or lost in the end, Konoha had lost face.
"Also, fighting for so long. As Hokage, why did I not see any wealthy ninjas come to support you?"
"Where is the Hyuga Clan? Where is the Uchiha Clan? Where are the many other ninja clans?"
Tobirama continued to ask with a frown.
This was indeed very unreasonable.
In such a large place, Konoha, only a few ANBU came to support? They were also watching the show outside all the time.
Setting aside the others, as long as Kagami and the others were still alive, they would definitely fight to save him.
On the other hand, look at Hiruzen.
It was truly embarrassing for this Hokage to be Hokage!
It felt even more unpopular compared to 12 years ago, compared to when Minato was in power.
Did Hiruzen and Danzo do something outrageous in the last 12 years?
Hearing this, Hiruzen lowered his head in shame and remained silent.
He could not explain it and did not know how to explain it.
Words can deceive people, but facts cannot.
Various clans in Konoha had criticized him recently, and he knew it.
The growth of the Sarutobi Clan, the genocide of the Uchiha Clan, the Hyuga Clan suicide scandal, etc.
All made the other clans in Konoha increasingly dissatisfied.
Who does not understand the meaning of cold lips and teeth?
Regardless of whether Hiruzen was involved or not, this tragedy occurred during his administration.
No wonder the clans in Konoha were increasingly dissatisfied with Hiruzen's government.
From this perspective, it was not surprising that no one came to help.
Moreover, Hiruzen and Orochimaru, teacher and student, who conflicted as a teacher, were killed by his own student; who could blame them?
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Hiruzen's doubts made Tobirama guess a lot.
He was not foolish.
Hiruzen did not dare to say anything, indicating that the situation in Konoha might be much worse than he thought!
However, now was not the time to hold Hiruzen accountable.
Let's set aside this joke for now.
Even if he wanted to hang Hiruzen and whip him, he would have to find the time at midnight to slowly teach him a lesson!
However, Hiruzen suddenly screamed in pain and knelt down while holding his stomach with a twisted expression.
"Saru, what are you doing?"
"Tobirama-sensei, I, I have formed the seal and used the Dead Demon Consuming Seal."
"Dead Demon Consuming Seal? The forbidden sealing technique to exchange life for life?"
Tobirama was shocked.
He did not know much about this forbidden technique of the Uzumaki Clan; he had only heard it mentioned by his sister-in-law, Mito.
The last time he went to Parallel World 4 to save Minato, Minato was disturbed by them before he could fully use it.
But he knew the basic information.
It was said that after the seal was successfully placed, the person would sign a contract with the God of Death, and by sacrificing their own soul, they would gain the heretical power of the God of Death to extract the soul of the other party.
The key was: Regardless of whether the enemy was successfully sealed or not, your soul must be paid to the God of Death!
In other words: after the seal is completed, the caster of the jutsu will die!
And that was Hiruzen now.
Although Tobirama could not see the God of Death that was summoned, the God of Death had inserted its hand into Hiruzen's back and abdomen and was extracting his soul.
This continued.
Whether Hiruzen went to seal Orochimaru or not, soon his soul would be devoured and sealed by the God of Death. Then he would be completely dead.
After realizing the problem, Tobirama also felt a bit pressured.
If given enough time, with his intelligence and talent in forbidden techniques, he might be able to develop a way to break it.
However, now the time was too tight, and there was no time to find a solution.
Even though Hiruzen had made many mistakes, as a teacher, Tobirama could not bear to see him die before his eyes, could he?
"Saru, wait for me!"
Tobirama activated the Flying Thunder God and vanished instantly.
He went to find Minato and wanted to ask Minato, who knew the most about the Uzumaki Clan's Sealing Technique, if there was a solution?
Less than ten seconds later, Tobirama remembered back, but still looked sad.
He received news from Minato. After the Dead Demon Consuming Seal was formed, there was absolutely no solution!
After all, this was a forbidden sealing technique developed by the Uzumaki Clan.
It was meant to be used to exchange life for life.
Unless you could fight against the God of Death?
That was even more impossible.
Those who could harness the power of outsiders and touch souls were very few in the entire ninja world.
Moreover, he remained the great 'God of Death'! Even Orochimaru in later periods could only rely on false transactions and use loopholes in contracts to deceive the God of Death, and was incapable of truly confronting and harming the God of Death.
Therefore, do not expect to break the Dead Demon Consuming Seal now.
"Cough— Tobirama-sensei, it seems my sacrifice is in vain!"
"I didn't expect as Hokage, it would end like this."
"I'm sorry for disappointing you."
Hiruzen became weaker and apologized with a regretful expression.
His invisible soul was also being extracted little by little by the God of Death.
It seemed this was almost over.
Tobirama frowned and could not bear to see Hiruzen in such a weak state.
No matter how many problems Hiruzen faced, at least he was still willing to fight to the death for Konoha in the end. This deserved recognition.
Humans are very complex, with both their good and bad sides.
However, Tobirama still wanted to try one last time.
"Sir, are you there?" Tobirama shouted.
The next moment, Lux appeared beside them.
Hiruzen was increasingly shocked to see Lux suddenly appear. However, in his current condition, he was not allowed to rise and face him.
"Dead Demon Consuming Seal? It seems his life is not long now."
"Sir, can you save me?"
"You want to save him?"
Tobirama nodded: "After all, he is my student."
"If he can be saved, please take action. As long as I can pay the price, I am willing to bear it!"
Hearing this, Hiruzen, who was kneeling, experienced eye pain and could not stop crying.
This was indeed the real Tobirama-sensei!
A teacher who was willing to sacrifice himself to save his student without hesitation.
"Tsk. You always say that Uchiha values feelings the most, don't you do the same?"
"Sir, I..."
Tobirama felt embarrassed.
"But since you are pleading with me, I will give it a try."
Tobirama was very happy: "Can you fight against the God of Death?"
Lux slightly raised the corner of his mouth and replied:
"No need for confrontation, just this."
He had an idea.
Hiruzen, lying on the ground without knowing the reason, suddenly vanished.
And it was not an ordinary teleportation, but he vanished directly from the entire Parallel World 3 and was sent to another world.
Moments after Hiruzen disappeared, the 'God of Death' hovering in the air was also stunned, looking down at the open space below in confusion.
God of Death: (O_O)???
Where is the person?
Where did he go?
No, why has the order I just signed suddenly disappeared?!!