After snatching the Tailed Beast Clone Jinchuriki, Tamura Hiroshi used the Flying Thunder God Technique to return to Kikyō Mountain Castle. The entire trip took less than a minute, so no one could possibly have noticed.
But while he was gone, the battle on the field had not stopped.
In fact, taking advantage of the Third Kazekage and Third Mizukage being distracted by the disturbance among the Tailed Beast Jinchuriki, Fugaku Uchiha and Senju Chōsu had decisively struck and killed them both.
Just as the two men were about to seize the corpses, a figure flashed in and out several times, carrying them away.
"Grandfather!"
Senju Chōsu froze, then flew into a rage.
Though the figure had appeared for only an instant, he had still recognized the man's build and appearance. It was his grandfather, Senju Tobirama.
Just as he'd suspected, Grandfather had also been brought back with Impure World Reincarnation, and most likely by Hiruzen Sarutobi.
Damn it!
But that wasn't the end of it. Senju Tobirama appeared again, quickly formed Hand Seals, then slapped his palm against the ground.
Coffins shot up one after another. At a glance, there were at least a thousand.
Figures emerged from the coffins. The first few radiated powerful chakra, including the familiar First Kazekage and Kinkaku and Ginkaku from last time. Hiruzen Sarutobi had preserved them after their previous battle.
"Hiruzen Sarutobi!"
Fugaku Uchiha and Senju Chōsu glared furiously at the army brought back with Impure World Reincarnation.
"Third, Kumogakure is willing to help you put down the rebellion."
The Third Raikage flashed over and addressed Senju Tobirama, who stood at the front.
Unlike the other powerful fighters brought back with Impure World Reincarnation, Senju Tobirama was someone Hiruzen Sarutobi couldn't afford to let his guard down around. He had completely suppressed