Hashirama Senju: A Reanimated Body Beset by Misfortune

Due to the Akatsuki's strange behavior, for safety reasons, the Allied Shinobi Forces recalled all its troops stationed outside the Headquarters.

Two days passed, and the Akatsuki still made no move.

Meanwhile, the four Hokage, Impure World Reincarnation, searched the Shinobi World but couldn't find any trace of the Masked Man...

The Land of Rain Border.

"Even you, brother, can't sense their positions? That's strange..."

The Second Hokage crossed his arms and fell into deep thought.

The Third Hokage cautioned, "Orochimaru has conducted many experiments over the years; it's possible he possesses the ability to block Chakra sensing..."

"But this guy can't possibly be hanging out with the Akatsuki again..."

Towards the end, the Third's eyes showed a hint of melancholy.

Orochimaru was his disciple, so there was still a trace of master-disciple relationship between them...

"According to information from the Allied Shinobi Forces, the Akatsuki has collected all six Tailed Beasts. The power of the six Tailed Beasts is immense... Now they are lying in wait, like a venomous snake lurking in the shadows, ready to launch a fatal attack at any moment!" The Fourth Hokage said with deep concern.

"To be honest, they're quite conflicted; they're afraid of the power of the Shinki, yet they also want to obtain the Shinki Tailed Beast within it..."

Just as the four were talking, a blurry figure appeared ahead. He walked unsteadily, as if he was about to fall...

Upon noticing the Allied Shinobi Forces Forehead Protector the other person was wearing, the Fourth Hokage quickly stepped forward, supported him, and asked, "You're also a member of the Allied Shinobi Forces, right? Why are you here so badly injured?"

The man was dressed in black, with strange markings painted on his face. He had just opened his mouth to say something when he turned his head and saw the Impure World Reincarnation cracks on the Fourth's face!

"You're Impure World Reincarnation Ninja? Are you one of the Akatsuki's pursuers?! (ꐦ ಠ 皿ಠ)"

The Fourth explained somewhat awkwardly, "Although I am also Impure World Reincarnation being, the mind control has been lifted..."

After explaining for a while, the Fourth, seeing that the other party still didn't believe him, could only bring up the First Hokage: "He is Hashirama Senju, the First Hokage of Konoha, known as the God of Shinobi in the Shinobi World. Even if you don't believe him, I should believe him, right? =_="

Sure enough, as soon as the Fourth Hokage revealed his identity as the First Hokage, the man's guarded expression lessened considerably!

"You say you're the First Hokage? Then show me a Great Buddha! (=°ω°)ﾉ" the man said, half-believing.

Hashirama Senju: "..."

"You better stop now, kid. (′д`σ)σ"

Man:(´°Δ°`)

"Speaking with such swagger, you truly are the God of God of Shinobi! ( ˝ᗢ̈˝ )"

Afterwards, the man lowered his guard, sat weakly on the ground, and recounted his experiences. "I am Kankuro from Sunagakure, Ninja from the Allied Shinobi Forces' Surprise Attack Division."

"I am ordered to launch a surprise attack on the Akatsuki's base."

"At that time, our Surprise Attack Division had just located the approximate location of the enemy base when it was attacked by a small White Zetsu army."

"At first we were able to put up a fight, but then they somehow summoned a gigantic Wooden Buddha... That Wooden Buddha was not only enormous, but it could also use five different escape techniques, making it incredibly terrifying. It instantly routed our Surprise Attack Division! (*꒦ິ⌓꒦ີ)"

"I'm probably the only survivor from the Surprise Attack Division."

The Second Hokage nodded upon hearing this. "We investigated the location of the Akatsuki's Secret Base before and found that it was empty. There were indeed traces of a large-scale battle above the base... What he said is probably true."

After analyzing the situation, the Second Hokage looked seriously at the First: "Brother, do you know what Wooden Buddha is? Ծ‸ Ծ"

First: "Tobirama, why are you staring at me like that... (||๐_๐)"

"That Wooden Buddha was probably cultured using my body's cells..."

The Second didn't press further, but instead turned his gaze back to Kankuro: "During your time on the run, didn't the Allied Shinobi Forces Headquarters contact you?"

Kankuro shook his head. "The Allied Forces' communication was initiated by Headquarters. Without a liaison team by my side, it's extremely difficult to contact them."

After saying that, Kankuro, his face as pale as paper, collapsed unconscious as if he had finally put an end to his last obsession.

The kind-hearted First Hokage stepped forward to treat him...

Just then, something unexpected happened!

"Whoa!!"

Kankuro, who was unconscious, suddenly opened his eyes and grabbed the First Hokage's hand!

At this critical moment, the Fourth raised his hand and unleashed Rasengan!

"Whoosh!!"

The White Zetsu's body, under the Chakra flow of the Rasengan, shattered into pieces like shredded putty!

"I noticed something was off about him just now, but I didn't realize he was using Transformation Technique..." The Second stood aside, looking at the White Zetsu's corpse, and said with a frown.

The First Hokage straightened his clothes, slowly stood up, and said solemnly, "I just sensed his Chakra, and there was nothing unusual. This creature's disguise is perfect!"

Just then!

"Buzz--!"

The space around the four Hokage rippled!

Immediately afterwards!

Three figures appeared in the distorted space: the Masked Man, Orochimaru, and Kabuto!

Sensing something was wrong, the First Hokage reacted swiftly, clapping his hands together. "Wood..."

Before he could finish speaking, a strange white body emerged from the First Hokage's body, interrupting his actions!

Meanwhile, the other three Hokage also encountered the same situation!

Second: "Watch out! This technique is absorbing our Chakra!"

As he spoke, the Second Hokage, with his extensive combat experience, reached out and pulled the First Hokage aside, intending to use the Flying Thunder God Technique to teleport him away...

The Fourth: "It shouldn't be a big problem. The Chakra recovery rate of Impure World Reincarnation body is much faster than its absorption rate..."

The Masked Man chuckled, "Who said I wanted to absorb your Chakra? I just want a chance to make my move!"

The words had barely left his mouth!

"Whoosh!"

The spatial vortex created by the Dōjutsu affected the First Hokage!

The First Hokage vanished instantly!

At the same time, the spatial vortex also took away the Second Hokage's hand that had reached out to the First Hokage!!

Meanwhile, after taking possession of the First Hokage's body, the Masked Man and his group disappeared once again!

Allied Shinobi Forces Headquarters.

Tsunade jumped to her feet. "What?! Grandpa was actually captured by that cunning Masked Man?! How could this be?! He's so strong!"

Raikage: "Calm down. Everyone knows how powerful the First Hokage was."

"Now that they've orchestrated his capture, they must have a plan. I think we should be more worried about how to respond..."

Tsuchikage: "Agreed, the Masked Man is incredibly cunning."

"Also, the White Zetsu who ambushed the First Hokage revealed that the Akatsuki has a Wooden Buddha capable of using all five elemental ninjutsu. (*Ӧ)σ"

Mizukage: "Could it be that they're bluffing and saying that on purpose?"