My Dear Itachi-san!

As Orochimaru began weaving the hand seals,

the next moment, a coffin rose swiftly from the summoning array.

"Impure World Reincarnation!"

"What kind of jutsu is that?"

Boruto couldn't help being startled when he heard the name of the Forbidden Jutsu, while Kawaki looked completely bewildered. But from Boruto's reaction, it was clear this wasn't some ordinary ninjutsu.

"I've heard my father and master talk about it. It's a Forbidden Jutsu that can bring the dead back to life!"

"A Forbidden Jutsu that resurrects the dead? Doesn't that mean it could bring your mother back?"

"It's not the same! Father said it was a blasphemous jutsu that not only required sacrificing a living person's life, but also defiled the dead person's soul. It was extremely dangerous and absolutely shouldn't be used carelessly. Besides, that kind of resurrection doesn't really count as bringing someone back to life."

Boruto couldn't imagine the terrifying prospect of his mother being resurrected through Impure World Reincarnation and forced to obey Orochimaru completely.

It was something he couldn't accept, and neither could his father, Naruto!

"Your father? Naruto Otsutsuki? He knows that much about Impure World Reincarnation?"

"What he said isn't wrong. But in extraordinary times, extraordinary measures are needed."

"Besides, this Forbidden Jutsu isn't something just anyone can learn and perform..."

Boruto's explanation made Orochimaru even more suspicious.

He had the feeling that this Boruto Otsutsuki knew more about him and Konoha than even Kawaki Uzumaki did. It was certainly suspicious.

"Who are you going to resurrect?"

"You'll find out soon enough."

Orochimaru patted the coffin beside him. Its lid opened, revealing the figure inside.

"The First Hokage!"

"Who?"

Kawaki seemed like a raw recruit. He really didn't know much about Konoha's history.

"The First Hokage, Hashirama Senju!"

Honestly, Boruto hadn't expected Orochimaru to go