Beneath the gates of Konoha,
a massive gathering of ninja had assembled, and their composition was remarkably complex.
Six distinct faction groups had surprisingly gathered in this single location.
The Hokage's direct forces, the Konoha clan factions, the Mist ninja, the Akatsuki...
The quietness on the field at this moment was merely a very subtle and fragile balance formed by a twist of fate.
Hiruzen Sarutobi had dealt everyone a considerable shock today.
Starting from the day of the Night of the Uchiha Clan Downfall, the indestructible golden body of Hiruzen Sarutobi as the strongest Hokage had effectively been shattered.
Mei Terumi made no effort to conceal her contempt for Hiruzen Sarutobi.
Hiruzen Sarutobi's strength was not weak, but he was unworthy of the title of strongest Hokage, nor could he shoulder the status of the shadow of the strongest ninja village.
Lacking a Bloodline Limit, even if one practiced ordinary five-element ninjutsu to an impressive degree, facing a ninja with a Bloodline Limit meant helpless resistance; the battle between Mei Terumi and Hiruzen Sarutobi had verified this exact point.
For ordinary ninja to defeat a bloodline ninja head-on, there was only one path—forbidden arts.
The forbidden art of Impure World Reincarnation pulled out by Hiruzen Sarutobi had already completely reversed his situation.
"Are you the one who summoned me?"
Following Madara Uchiha's question, the gazes of everyone present turned unanimously toward Hiruzen Sarutobi.
Especially the Second Hokage, Tobirama Senju, who wanted to see just what kind of depravity his former beloved pupil had sunk into.
"Cut the crap, do it!" Hiruzen Sarutobi let out a cold snort, directly activating the control of the Forbidden Art: Impure World Reincarnation to have Madara Uchiha attack Wang Ming and the others.
Hiruzen Sarutobi might hold guilt and respect for the Second Hokage,