He had never imagined that a name seemingly forgotten in the dusty corners of clan history would reappear.
Its owner had returned in such an arrogant, overwhelming manner, becoming one of the pillars that shook the entire shinobi world.
The immense contrast filled him with absurdity and chill.
Beside him, Tobirama's gaze was equally deep as he stared at the figure in silence.
He etched the impression of that name a little deeper into his mind, but remained skeptical. "A clansman from the same era as Kakashi's grandfather?"
At that moment, watching the figure manipulate terrifying power and draw the shinobi world into a great battle—
Recalling the tragedy of his clan's destruction, Kaede's heart surged with intense alarm and a fear that grew ever deeper.
This "early-era" clansman had strength and ambition far beyond everyone's imagination.
"Oh." The Fourth Raikage fell silent for a moment, then asked in a low voice, "What I don't understand is how that Uchiha Madara survived!"
At those words, Tobirama's expression grew even more bitter, because he had been the first to recognize the reason behind Madara's "resurrection."
It was the forbidden technique created by the Second Hokage: Impure World Reincarnation.
The Third Tsuchikage, Onoki, stood beside him like a living fossil who had witnessed the Uchiha clan's golden age.
He had been immersed in shock, but immediately noticed Tobirama's unusual reaction.
Having steadied himself, he also recognized the terrifying nature of the forbidden technique.
Onoki opened his mouth, his aged but powerful voice clearly reaching the ears of the other strong shinobi nearby.
"This technique is called 'Impure World Reincarnation.' It is a forbidden jutsu created by the late Second Hokage, Senju Tobirama, through his own wisdom.
"Through a special sacrificial ritual, it uses living people as offerings.
"It forcibly summons the souls