Inside the Four Violet Flames Formation, Orochimaru had already used Impure World Reincarnation to summon the First Hokage and Second Hokage as puppets to fight for him.
"Sorry, Hiashi. I knew Orochimaru had been lying in wait in the village for a long time. Calling you to my side was also meant to protect you, but I never expected to drag you into this."
The Third Hokage knew that Orochimaru had always coveted all kinds of Bloodline Limits. The Byakugan might well have been among his reasons for attacking Konoha, but he had never expected Orochimaru to kill the Kazekage, disguise himself as him, infiltrate his side, and only then make his move.
"No need to worry about it. It has been a long time since I fought alongside Lord Hokage."
Hyuga Hiashi shook his head calmly. He knew what a terrifying person Orochimaru was, and he was fortunate to be at the Hokage's side. Otherwise, once the Hokage was defeated, Konoha would definitely be the next to suffer. They had to defeat Orochimaru here.
"No, do not help me. You must protect your daughters. Young people are Konoha's roots. They absolutely cannot be harmed in the slightest."
"Lord Hokage, my daughters are quite strong. Hinata alone is enough to protect Hanabi. The First and Second Hokage are both exceptionally powerful ninja. You cannot hold them off by yourself."
"I am not old yet! Let's go. Leave the Second Hokage to me."
The Third Hokage nodded and stopped refusing. He took off his Robe of the God, revealing the black combat uniform he had changed into long ago.
"Wood Style: Deep Forest Emergence!"
First Hokage Hashirama used his strongest release technique. In an instant, the Four Violet Flames Formation was filled with dense trees, no different from a primeval forest.