It was indeed time to do something. If they did not deal properly with Orochimaru when he had delivered himself right to their door, they would have to be out of their minds.
Before his words had even fully faded, Noah had vanished. Genma Shiranui immediately turned to look toward the elevated platform.
He was not the only one. After Noah disappeared, Kakashi and the others instinctively looked toward the platform as well. By then, the Third Hokage, Hiruzen Sarutobi, and Orochimaru had already "changed clothes" and were preparing to continue their battle. But just as the two were about to make their move, Noah suddenly appeared beside the Third Hokage.
"Third Hokage, it looks like your condition isn't very good."
"Can't be helped. That's what happens when you get old."
Noah's sudden appearance made the Third Hokage smile unconsciously. As for why Noah had suddenly appeared here, he was not surprised in the slightest.
Not only the Third Hokage, but even Orochimaru, standing some distance away, was completely unsurprised by the boy's appearance. Unlike the Third Hokage, who knew about Noah's circumstances, Orochimaru had guessed it through his own judgment. This only confirmed his suspicions further.
"We meet again, brat." Orochimaru licked his lips. "The last time we met, I was wondering whether you relied on those eyes of yours to move and teleport. Now, it seems I can be completely certain. What an impressive ability."
"Is that so? No wonder you used such a huge Fire Style attack last time." Noah nodded. "But unfortunately, I let you get away then. This time, I'm afraid you won't have the chance to leave. By the way, are you actually a man or a woman?"
The Third Hokage stood silently to one side, listening to the conversation between Orochimaru and Noah.