"Edo Tensei!"
Orochimaru's chilling voice echoed as two coffins slowly rose from the ground.
The coffins bore the kanji for "First" and "Second."
Hiruzen Sarutobi's pupils contracted sharply.
As the Hokage who had governed Konoha for decades, he fully understood the horrifying implications of this forbidden technique.
"Orochimaru! How dare you desecrate our ancestors?!"
"What is Orochimaru planning? Why summon two coffins?"
"Yeah, weren't we supposed to hear the so-called ten sins of the Hokage? Hurry up already!"
"Edo Tensei? I've never heard of such a jutsu before…"
The crowd was baffled by Orochimaru's actions, but one face stood out amidst the confusion—A, the Fourth Raikage of Kumogakure. His expression was grim.
There were records in Kumogakure about Edo Tensei, a forbidden jutsu said to have been developed by the Second Hokage, Tobirama Senju. It allowed the summoning of the dead from the afterlife to the present world.
Staring at the kanji on the coffins, A clenched his fists and muttered, "This… this can't be happening…"
Before he could finish, the coffin lids fell to the ground with a bang, followed by the rattling sound of movement.
Two figures emerged from the coffins, dressed in red and blue armor.
The crowd fell silent, their jaws dropping in shock—except for Orochimaru and Uchiha Mirai.
"Who are those two? Why do they look so familiar?"
"It's unmistakable! They're the First Hokage, Hashirama Senju, and the Second Hokage, Tobirama Senju!"
"No way! Aren't they supposed to be dead?"
"Isn't it obvious? That's why they came out of coffins. Just look at the Hokage Rock, it's a perfect match!"
As the crowd compared the figures with the statues on the Hokage Rock, they realized the resemblance was uncanny.
"This is bad. The Third Hokage is in danger. He has to face three Kage-level opponents alone…"
"Let's trust the Third. He's the strongest Hokage, after all. Even against multiple foes, he might not lose."
"Are we about to witness a battle between the Hokage of past and present? This is so thrilling!"
"This… this has to be a trick! Orochimaru must be bluffing!"
"There's no way such a terrifying jutsu exists! If it does, how could we ever compete with Konoha in the future? Summoning the dead in battle? How do we even fight against that?!"
Onoki, the Tsuchikage of Iwagakure, let out a long sigh. "Appearances can deceive, but chakra signatures cannot. These two are undoubtedly Hashirama and Tobirama."
As one of the few living witnesses to Hashirama's era, Onoki spoke with conviction.
"I would never mistake the chakra of the man who once stood alongside Uchiha Madara…"
"Strange… Where is this place? And why have I awakened?"
Hashirama's consciousness returned. He scratched the back of his head in confusion as he surveyed his surroundings.
Tobirama stood with arms crossed, letting out a cold snort.
"This is Edo Tensei, a jutsu that summons the dead from the afterlife."
Hashirama finally noticed his brother and immediately pointed a finger at him, his tone accusatory.
"Another one of your weird experiments, huh? I told you to stop with these crazy ideas!"
Tobirama gave a curt nod. "Yes, I created this jutsu. But I didn't summon you. I'm also a victim of Edo Tensei."
Hashirama's cheerful demeanor faltered.
"Wait… you mean…?"
Tobirama's expression grew somber.
"You've passed away as well…"
Before they could process the revelation, a voice interrupted from behind.
"Please, save the family squabble for later. I was the one who summoned you both."
Tobirama turned, narrowing his eyes at Orochimaru.
"Who are you? And how did you master my jutsu?"
Orochimaru chuckled. "The name is Orochimaru. I was once a disciple of the Third Hokage."
"'Was'? Interesting choice of words…" Tobirama picked up on the implication, glancing around to assess the situation.
Seeing the unfamiliar faces of shinobi from other villages, Tobirama's frown deepened.
"Don't tell me… has Konoha been conquered by rival villages?"
Hashirama, more carefree, waved a hand. "Hey, Orochimaru, right? Why'd you summon us?"
With a sinister smile, Orochimaru answered, "To kill the Hokage."
Hashirama blinked in disbelief, then turned to Tobirama, exasperated.
"See?! I told you not to create jutsu like this! Wouldn't it have been better to focus on Water Release instead?"
"Silence!" Tobirama snapped, silencing his older brother.
Hashirama pouted, visibly deflated.
The crowd, watching the dynamic between the brothers, was stunned.
Was this really the legendary "God of Shinobi"? His personality was completely unexpected.
Tobirama sighed, turning his attention back to Sarutobi.
"Hiruzen, is that you?"
Sarutobi nodded solemnly. "First Hokage-sama, Second Hokage-sama…"
Hashirama grinned. "Hiruzen! You became Hokage? You look so much older than us—it's hard to believe!"
Tobirama, more pragmatic, muttered, "It seems many years have passed. Hiruzen, explain what's going on."
Sarutobi's voice was heavy. "Orochimaru was caught conducting human experiments. He became a rogue ninja and now seeks revenge by desecrating our village."
Before Sarutobi could finish, Orochimaru interrupted with a sneer.
"Revenge? No, sensei, don't reduce my actions to something so petty. If we're talking sins, let's start with your complicity in covering up my experiments…"
----------------
Pls Drop some Power Stones
Read more than +80 chapters and support me on Patreon
Patreon(.)com/Jixo