Minato's Cheat Mode

Everything was proceeding in a tense but orderly manner. Shiyu arrived alone at the scientific research department, which was a research department that Shiyu had set up specifically for Orochimaru.

"Orochimaru, the Impure World Reincarnation should be fine now, right? The great battle is imminent, so I came to see your progress," Shiyu said.

Orochimaru smiled calmly and said, "No problem, everything is ready. I've even prepared the White Zetsu as a sacrifice."

Shiyu saw that there were indeed two White Zetsu on the ground.

"Let's begin then. Once we start, let's show them their strength a little," Shiyu said.

As you wish.

Orochimaru then began Hand Seals, finally saying, "Impure World Reincarnation!"

Orochimaru extracted a certain amount of flesh from the resurrected individuals, and then used countless amounts of dust to completely cover the White Zetsu, who was under a genjutsu and completely unconscious. Next, Orochimaru placed two Kunai containing talismans into the White Zetsu's body.

Soon, White Zetsu's original appearance gradually disappeared, and White Zetsu slowly transformed into a man and a woman.

The man and woman exchanged a glance and exclaimed in surprise, "Kushina!"

"Minato!?"

Are we... dead?

Indeed, the people Impure World Reincarnation were Naruto's mother, Kushina Uzumaki, and Minato Namikaze.

The two then saw Shiyu and Orochimaru. Minato showed Orochimaru considerable respect, and Kushina naturally knew that Orochimaru was Shiyu's subordinate.

"What happened? I remember I really did die," Minato said. "Back then, I used the Reaper Death Seal to offer my soul to the Shinigami, and then sealed half of the Nine-Tails' chakra."

Shiyu then replied, "The Uzumaki Clan's Namen Hall contains the Grim Reaper Mask. I released your soul, and then used White Zetsu as a vessel to summon both of you from the Pure Land."

"I see. It seems I am indeed dead. But Kushina, how did you die? Did you and I both die at the hands of the Nine-Tails?" Minato couldn't quite remember.

"No, Shiyu saved me back then. I died because after becoming the Six-Tails Jinchuriki, I was kidnapped by the Akatsuki Organization, and they extracted the Six-Tails, which led to my death," Kushina said.

"It seems many unexpected things happened afterward." Minato then asked, "Shiyu, something must have happened for you to summon us this time, right?"

"It was I who summoned you," Orochimaru said.

"I'm sorry, Lord Orochimaru." Minato then gave an awkward smile and looked at Shiyu.

Shiyu then said, "I'm sorry, Kushina made you suffer the pain of being extracted twice. This time, I'm reviving you because there have been huge changes in the Shinobi World."

"Is it because of war? It seems that wherever there are ninjas, there will always be conflict," Minato guessed.

"Yes, but this war is different. This battle is a joint effort by the Six Great Shinobi Villages, the samurai of the Land of Iron, and numerous smaller ninja villages to fight against the White Zetsu army led by Madara Uchiha and the army composed of powerful warriors from the Ise Grand Shrine in the west." After Shiyu finished speaking, he immediately explained in detail before Minato and Kushina could ask any questions.

"It was because I had an extremely strong bad premonition that I attempted to utilize the power of the dead, after all, this great battle is extraordinary," Shiyu said very seriously.

"I see. Don't worry, Shiyu. Since it's for the sake of protecting the Shinobi World and the Earth, I naturally have no choice but to do my duty!" Minato Namikaze displayed the domineering spirit and determination of the Fourth Hokage.

"Then I'll leave it to you. Don't worry, although we used the Impure World Reincarnation, we won't control your minds. By the way, I want to see what loopholes the Impure World Reincarnation still has, so Minato, Kushina, could you two please fight me?"

Orochimaru nodded and said, "Come on, I have a battle arena here that's still in the experimental stage. You're welcome to fight there."

"Good."

The group quickly arrived at the underground battle arena located in the science department. Shiyu was surprised that Orochimaru had built this department into such a complex place.

"Don't look at me like that. You're the one who allocated the funds to me. I'm just making the most of them." Orochimaru smiled awkwardly, afraid that Shiyu would say he had a problem with his conduct and didn't know how to be frugal.

"Ha, Shiyu didn't say much and started fighting alongside Minato Kushina.

"You're in charge of recording the battle and seeing if there are any loopholes in this move," Shiyu said.

"Understood." Orochimaru then went to the observation room on the upper floor, where he observed the battle between the three from above.

"Here it comes!" Minato Namikaze first threw Flying Thunder God Trident Kunai around him to facilitate Teleportation, then threw the Flying Thunder God Kunai directly at Shiyu, and then with a whoosh, appeared above Shiyu and fired Rasengan.

"The familiar Flying Thunder God Technique II." Shiyu felt a pang of nostalgia.

"Don't forget, I'm here too." Kushina raised her hand, and a Tailed Beast Ball shot out.

"Rinnegan!" Shiyu instantly absorbed the Tailed Beast Ball completely.

"My God, Kushina, wasn't your Tailed Beast already extracted?" Shiyu asked in surprise.

"Yes, but after all, there were two Tailed Beasts, the Nine-Tails and the Six-Tails, inside me. A large amount of Tailed Beast Chakra remains in my body. Not only can I use the Tailed Beast Ball, but I can also Tailed Beast Transformation!" Then Kushina turned into a blood-red state with a whoosh.

Kushina's eyes turned into two circles, and the Tailed Beast Cloth appeared on her body.

"You've lost control? You've gone berserk?" Shiyu looked at Kushina, a hint of fear in his voice.

"I don't have any Tailed Beast inside me, so why would I lose control? I was just using that chakra." Kushina was not out of control; on the contrary, she remained perfectly clear-headed.

"Impressive! Since we're facing Teacher Shiyu, I can't hold back any longer." Minato Namikaze then clasped his hands together, and with a whoosh, a small horizontal line appeared in his eyes. Minato said, "Sage Mode... I'm not familiar with it. My mastery isn't perfect."

"Imperfect my foot! It can instantly transform into Sage Mode without any change in appearance, which is already quite perfect, okay?" Shiyu retorted directly.

"Kurama Mode!" Minato Namikaze not only transformed into Sage Mode, but also instantly mastered the Nine-Tails Transformation. His entire body shone with golden light, and his six Tomoe on his chest and cloak made him look very much like the Sage of Six Paths.

Most importantly, Minato's eyes changed from a single bar to a bar plus a vertical bar, which in general resembles a cross.

"Sage Mode plus Kurama Mode? This is Minato in Sage Fox Mode? Minato, are you cheating?" Shiyu couldn't understand how the Fourth Hokage had mastered it so instantly, but that's exactly what happened.

"It really is just like the original story, I can't figure it out."

"Fine, let's test your strength. Whether you win or lose, you two are both part of the Ninja Allied Forces' ultimate attack!"