Orochimaru was skilled at manipulating people's hearts. Now, he struck at the place the Third Hokage felt most guilty about. He had lived his life openly and honestly, yet at the very end, he had done something so unforgivable to the Fourth Hokage. His eyes gradually lost focus.
"So please die here, Teacher Hiruzen."
Seeing that the time was right, Orochimaru spat a venomous snake from his mouth. It bit down on the Third Hokage's neck.
"You won't kill me that easily, Orochimaru."
The Third Hokage bitten by the snake turned into an Earth Style Clone, while the real Third Hokage appeared behind Orochimaru.
"What a stubborn old man. The Fourth Hokage's soul can't even be reincarnated because of the village. Even after you die, you won't be able to apologize to him."
"Perhaps you're right. I wasn't a qualified Hokage. I placed the burden of the entire village on a child's shoulders. I won't make excuses. All I can do is give my life for the village, just like the Fourth Hokage did. Die with me, Orochimaru!"
"Oh my, I don't want to die yet. Your opponent is him."
Seeing that the Third Hokage was about to risk his life, Orochimaru immediately retreated. He stood atop the Earth Wall the Third Hokage had created and looked down at him. The Second Hokage also rushed over and began fighting the Third Hokage.
"Damn it!"
"Nine-Tails brat, if you don't want to die, defeat them."
At Orochimaru's command, Minato and Kushina began running toward Naruto. Each drew their weapon. Without souls, they could not use ninjutsu and could only fight in close combat. Minato wielded a kunai, while Kushina held a frying pan.
"Dad, Mother..."
Seeing that his parents showed no sign of holding back, Naruto's nose stung. He could only