The Revived Hokage!

In an open space.

Orochimaru's voice appeared somewhat faintly.

A cold, chilling aura emanated from behind Tsunade.

Neither Sarutobi Hiruzen, nor Jiraiya, nor Tsunade realized that he was impersonating the Fourth Kazekage Rasa, which made Orochimaru seem to have some reservations about his teacher and former friend.

"Haven't seen you for a long time."

"I thought I had done enough."

Orochimaru smiled as he looked at the three most important people in his life, his face full of regret and sorrow. "So many traces, yet you didn't realize my identity. What's even more unfortunate is that you were powerless against Nagato— "

However·

His response was not one of welcome!

No Konoha ninja would welcome him!

"Orochimaru, you bastard—"

Jiraiya instinctively wanted to stand up!

Orochimaru!

Tsunade had already raised her fist at Orochimaru!

Orochimaru—

Sarutobi Hiruzen's expression became complicated. He looked at this disciple who had once defected from his command, and for a moment, he suddenly realized, "No wonder I always felt that the Kazekage's fighting style was somewhat familiar. So you've been impersonating the Kazekage all along?"

The Fourth Kazekage Rasa, is most famous for his ability to manipulate Gold Dust.

However, throughout this battle, the Fourth Kazekage consistently used Wind Release and never used the Gold Dust ability on the battlefield. Perhaps he should have realized this much earlier.

"Of course it's me."

"If it weren't for me—"

Orochimaru smiled as he dodged Tsunade's attack, and said softly, "Who will help you deal with the Akatsuki threat? Are you expecting that Kazekage who harbors ill intentions towards Konoha?"

"You bastard!"

Tsunade narrowed her eyes, not wanting to hear his explanation at all.

"Orochimaru— "

Sarutobi Hiruzen seemed to understand Orochimaru's meaning and said in a deep voice, "Has it always been you who wanted to use our strength to deal with the leader of Akatsuki?"

"No.."

Orochimaru raised a finger and shook it, chuckling as he continued, "I never intended to rely on you to deal with Akatsuki, because I knew from the beginning that you couldn't possibly be a match for Nagato, or rather, your power was ultimately too weak for them—"

"But."

"Teacher-."

"You are not entirely without merit—"

Orochimaru's snake-like eyes narrowed, revealing an extremely dangerous look. "At least your defeat..."

"Capable of putting Konoha in the most dangerous situation—"

In this way...

Then you'll be able to use real methods on your own!

Only when Konoha is in danger can the former Konoha be forced Hokage fight for Konoha again!

"Everything is just an appetizer."

Orochimaru slowly raised his finger, a mocking sneer curling at the corner of his mouth, "Now, it's time to begin the real feast. To revive them, I sacrificed three children capable of using the power of the Curse Mark."

"Ninja Art: Summoning Technique!"

Orochimaru slammed his hand on the ground as he spoke, his expression becoming extremely serious and solemn as he stared intently at the smoke rising from beneath his palm!

Before everyone's eyes, three coffins suddenly rose from the ground!

"The Impure World Reincarnation."

Sarutobi Hiruzen's heart suddenly felt heavy.

What made him most uneasy was that the situation was gradually spiraling out of control, whether it was their defeat at the hands of Pain or Orochimaru's sudden appearance!

These were all unexpected troublesome situations for Sarutobi Hiruzen!

Now·

Something even worse is about to happen!

What exactly does Orochimaru want to do with the Impure World Reincarnation?

Splash...

The three coffins slowly opened.

Three figures with cracked faces appeared in everyone's sight. Each of them was someone the Konoha ninjas knew very well, and some even had relatives still alive. "The First Hokage— "

Sarutobi Hiruzen's pupils widened in an instant as he stared in disbelief at the long-haired man in Red Battle Armor inside the first coffin.

"Grandpa— "

Tsunade's heart trembled with tension.

"And— the Second Hokage."

Sarutobi Hiruzen's body began to tremble as he nervously watched the second man wearing Blue Battle Armor.

"Minato."

When Jiraiya saw the figure in the third coffin, his mind went blank for a moment, as if he had never imagined that he would one day see his dead disciple.

Not only them, but the other Konoha ninjas present also looked shocked.

While the First Hokage and Second Hokage are figures from a very distant past, the Fourth Hokage Minato Namikaze, still enjoys immense prestige in Konoha, and even his son was present at the scene.

Naruto Uzumaki stood beside Kakashi Hatake, staring in shock at Minato Namikaze inside the coffin, rubbing his eyes in disbelief.

"The Past Hokage of Konoha— "

When Kakashi Hatake saw this scene, his heart trembled. He never thought that he would see these dead people again one day!

Especially his teacher Minato Namikaze!

"This is-"

Minato Namikaze's eyes snapped open. He looked at the heavily injured Sarutobi Hiruzen Jiraiya, and the others before him, a look of surprise on his face. "The Third Hokage? Lord Jiraiya? What are you doing here? What happened?"

No. That's not right.

Instead, I wondered how I ended up here.

"The Impure World Reincarnation— "

The Second Hokage Tobirama Senju, spoke in a somewhat somber tone, as if he had long anticipated that his technique would be used. "So, I was used after all?"

"Tobirama!"

The First Hokage, Hashirama Senju, stepped out of the coffin and immediately began to berate his younger brother. "I told you long ago, you shouldn't have used the Impure World Reincarnation!"

However··

The strange thing is...

Tobirama Senju did not refute this.

He didn't even seem to want to discuss the topic at this moment.

The Second Hokage merely glanced at Sarutobi Hiruzen, who was standing almost inches away, seemingly lost in thought, before finally asking, "Is it Monkey?"

"Yes-"

"You're getting old too."

Tobirama Senju sighed softly at the passage of time before continuing to press, "What exactly is the situation now? How did you all get so badly injured?"

"Us·-""

"Let me say it."

Orochimaru interrupted them with a smile, speaking softly, "Miyō has been invaded by a dangerous enemy, and I have no choice but to use the Impure World Reincarnation left behind by the Second Hokage to revive you at this critical moment..."

"Shut up!"

"Don't listen to his nonsense!"

Tsunade quickly interrupted Orochimaru, retorting in a deep voice, "That Orochimaru is missing-nin from the village, don't believe his words—"

"Tsunade."

Orochimaru glanced at Tsunade with a smirk, then casually began to fabricate a lie he had told in the past, "The reason I became missing-nin was entirely due to a secret conspiracy Danzo and me, with the aim of finding an opportunity to eliminate the Akatsuki in the Shinobi World."

Tsunade her forehead.

No··

That bastard dares to lie!

Who would choose to believe such a lie?

"Is that so?"

The First Hokage, Hashirama Senju, stroked his chin and began to look around, searching for Danzo: "I remember Danzo was very clever from a young age. Where is he? Why isn't he here?"

Tsunade's cheek twitched involuntarily, and she quickly explained, "Grandpa, don't believe his lies! He's lying!"

"But-""

"One thing is true—"

Tobirama Senju turned his head slightly, glanced at the battlefield with his own light, and then looked in the direction of Nagato's trio. He could sense that the opponent's Chakra was extremely powerful.

"Konoha— "

"It seems we've indeed encountered a troublesome enemy—"

At this point..

No one can deny it.

Even Tsunade fell silent.

Because Pain's strength was indeed beyond their imagination; he severely injured them with just one move, and it seemed that he still had strength left.

"What happened?"

Nagato stared intently at the three coffins that appeared in the distance.

Because in his perception, three extremely powerful Chakra appeared, and one of them Chakra particularly strong!

"The Impure World Reincarnation—."

Pain's voice was calm, as if capable of soothing the soul, his eyes fixed on the farce unfolding on the other side. "Orochimaru has likely betrayed us."

After all·

Orochimaru impersonated the Fourth Kazekage and fought against them, and even Impure World Reincarnation three former Hokage of Konoha using Edo Tensei when Konoha was defeated.

Unlikely...

It was to deal with Miyō.

All of this was a trap set by Orochimaru, likely intended to deal with them, or even more likely, with Shirou Emiya standing behind them.

"We have to retreat—."

Konan had to remind Nagato, hoping to use Shirou Emiya's name to persuade Nagato to leave this dangerous place. She was somewhat worried about Orochimaru's trap. "Lord Shirou has not given any orders for us to go to war with Konoha."

Last time—.

They had stepped into a trap.

Yahiko has already sacrificed his life.

Konan didn't want Nagato to risk staying here any longer, especially since they already knew it was a trap, and the other side had shown up with the help of the Impure World Reincarnation.

"Let's retreat first."

Konan offered her suggestion, knowing that Nagato would certainly obey Shirou Emiya's orders. "Let's go back and discuss with Lord Shirou how to deal with Orochimaru's betrayal!"

"But-""

Nagato's expression turned slightly grim, and he shook his head slightly. "It seems that our retreat might be a bit troublesome now—."

Whoosh!

Two Kunai flew towards them!

Pain raised his hand and conjured a black rod, intending to knock the two Kunai!

However··

The next moment!

Two figures suddenly appeared beside the Kunai at the same time. They grabbed the Kunai and almost simultaneously stabbed at Pain's body!

"Wow, so fast!"

Pain stared in disbelief at the two figures that appeared beside him at the same time. He didn't even have time to react, and he hadn't even seen what they looked like!

"Pain!"

Konan's body instantly began to turn into origami!

"Almighty Push!"

Nagato had no time to control Pain, so he could only use his own body to release a repulsive force, pushing the two enemies that suddenly appeared as if they had been flashing away!

However-

The moment the repulsive force touched them, both enemies vanished without a trace!

This ghostly, high-speed attack startled both Nagato and Konan!