They did not disturb the siblings' "beautiful reunion."
Uchiha Akira and Orochimaru proceeded with the second step nearby. He had not fully mastered the Rinnegan before, but now that he had, he finally felt at ease letting Orochimaru perform Rebirth from the Rinnegan.
"Come on, Orochimaru. Continue."
Orochimaru licked the corner of his lips, took out the Reaper mask from a drawer, and replaced his eyes with the Rinnegan once more.
"I truly never expected to see that guy again."
"Lord Akira, let me say this first. Unlike me, he is a genuine Konoha loyalist. His Will of Fire is just as stubborn and inflexible as that old man's. Reviving him may not necessarily mean we can use him."
"Especially since... you added your blood, Lord Akira."
His eyes flickered.
There was a trace of apprehension in them.
As though a blond figure were reflected in their depths.
"Heh, he's only the Fourth Hokage. Just revive him."
Uchiha Akira closed his eyes and folded his arms.
"Many of the plans ahead will require his help. I can't possibly handle everything myself."
The Fourth Hokage was indeed powerful.
The Flying Thunder God Technique and his lightning-fast reflexes made him an enemy even Kage-level experts could not underestimate. The most important reason Kumogakure had barely attacked Konoha during the Third Ninja World War was the Fourth Hokage.
Even Ōnoki's Dust Release was practically useless against Minato Namikaze, who possessed both extreme speed and the Flying Thunder God Technique.
As one grew older, however, stamina, energy, and reaction speed declined.
As long as Minato Namikaze found an opening, killing a Kage would be an accomplishment within reach!
Orochimaru put on the mask, spread his arms, and held a short blade. His robes fluttered without wind like outstretched crane wings, though why did it