Naka Shrine, the Hokage through the ages

Tōka flicked his finger, and a burst of life-giving Yang Release Chakra shot through the air and entered Konan's body.

Black Zetsu, who was hiding in the shadows and about to leave, noticed Tōka's movements and stopped in his tracks.

Then, Black Zetsu changed direction and moved towards Konan.

The Akatsuki Headquarters Akatsuki Organization Base Land of Rain, a place Tower buildings.

Uchiha Madara trusted Black Zetsu than Tōka, so he kept Black Zetsu behind to question him about what had happened over the years.

As for Tōka, he was sent away.

"Tell me, how's the plan to gather the Nine Tailed Beasts going?" Uchiha Madara was eager to hear this, because the original plan was to gather Nine Tailed Beasts and then use Nagato's Rinnegan to revive him.

Now, he has been resurrected, Nagato is dead.

Does this mean that all Nine Tailed Beasts have been successfully captured?

Black Zetsu's eyes darted around, and he instantly understood Uchiha Madara's meaning. A look of hesitation appeared on his face, which Uchiha Madara noticed.

"What's wrong? Is the plan not going well?"

Uchiha Madara cold, and the worst possible thought had already formed in his mind.

Upon seeing this, Black Zetsu immediately showed respect and hurriedly said, "The One-Tail to the Seven-Tails have all been sealed, and the plan to capture the Nine-Tails is also under control. However..."

"Just?" Uchiha Madara an eyebrow, narrowing his eyes in displeasure. "What about the Eight-Tails?"

"The final plan is for Tōka to be in charge of the Nine-Tails, Nagato to be in charge of the Eight-Tails," Black Zetsu summarized simply. "However, the Eight-Tails escaped and its whereabouts are currently unknown."

Did the Eight-Tails escape?

Uchiha Madara's expression darkened. He clearly didn't believe it; as its master, he knew perfectly well how powerful the Rinnegan was.

He would never believe Nagato hadn't held back.

"So the two of you conspired to kill Nagato?" Uchiha Madara was a smart man, and he roughly guessed what would happen next.

Black Zetsu and Tōka decided to remove Nagato as a pawn, and Nagato's final purpose was to revive him.

Therefore, the subsequent early revival was a logical next step.

"Yes, Lord Madara." Black Zetsu's expression was respectful, leaving no room for criticism.

Uchiha Madara believed Black Zetsu wholeheartedly, because Black Zetsu was a product of his will before his death.

At least, that's what Uchiha Madara thought.

Actually, the news about Black Zetsu isn't too bad. Although he hasn't fully completed the mission he was given, he has captured seven Tailed Beasts.

Uchiha Madara believed that the remaining two would not require much time.

After a moment's hesitation, Uchiha Madara looked up at Black Zetsu and asked, "How is the Nine-Tails?"

" In the Year 48 of Konoha, in order to capture the Nine-Tails, Tōka infiltrated Konoha and summoned it while the previous Nine-Tails Jinchuriki giving birth."

"Unfortunately, in the end, the Fourth Hokage split the Nine-Tails' chakra in two, sealing it in his own body and in the body of this generation's Nine-Tails Jinchuriki."

Uchiha Madara didn't need overly detailed intelligence, so Black Zetsu just gave simple reports.

From Black Zetsu's words, Uchiha Madara gleaned two pieces of information: one was that the Nine-Tails' chakra had been split in two, and the other was that the Fourth Hokage was dead!

Only someone on the verge of death would lack the power to completely seal the Nine-Tails into their Jinchūriki.

Uchiha Madara guessed correctly, but only partially.

The Fourth Hokage did indeed seal the Nine-Tails while severely injured.

There are two reasons why the Nine-Tails' chakra had to be split in two. The first is Uchiha Madara's speculation.

Another one...

The Fourth Hokage took away half of the Nine-Tails' evil chakra. Although taking away this part of the power weakened the Nine-Tails, it allowed Naruto to better control Nine-Tails power.

"So, it seems Tōka's goal is the portion of the Nine-Tails Chakra belonging to the Fourth Hokage?" Uchiha Madara asked in a deep voice, certain of his own answer.

"Yes, Lord Madara." Black Zetsu replied humbly, his head bowed.

"No, half the chakra isn't enough!" Uchiha Madara's final words ended the conversation and confirmed the Akatsuki Organization's next move.

Within the Land of Fire, the most common sight is vast stretches of Forest.

It is said that these tall and lush Forest were created by the First Hokage, Hashirama Senju, Hashirama Senju Kekkei Genkai was Wood Release.

Every battle inevitably leads to the growth of countless Forest!

In the Forest, the three did not wear the Akatsuki Organization's distinctive Red Clouds on a Black Background attire, as being too conspicuous in the Land of Fire could easily attract trouble.

Tōka isn't afraid of trouble, but she dislikes it.

It's just wearing ordinary clothes, but it can reduce unnecessary trouble, so why not do it!

"Orochimaru, are you confident?" Tōka and Orochimaru walked side by side, while Kisame walked a step behind beside Tōka.

Tōka's question is meaningful.

After Orochimaru's death, Kabuto Yakushi injected his blood and cells into his own body, thus gaining the power of the White Phosphorus Snake.

That is, Orochimaru's most fundamental power.

Forced by Tōka's intimidation, Kabuto Yakushi had no choice but to release the Cursed Seal of Heaven on Anko on Anko's body, releasing a portion of Orochimaru's soul that was sealed within her.

In short, Orochimaru was resurrected, but he did not take back the power from Kabuto Yakushi.

Tōka didn't know Orochimaru's thoughts, but he was worried about whether Orochimaru, in his current state, could handle the backlash from the Reaper Death Seal.

"Don't worry, Tōka, I don't want to die again." Orochimaru's deep, magnetic voice rang out.

Tōka glanced at him hesitantly, then chose not to say anything more.

After Orochimaru's resurrection, Tōka had a strange feeling about him.

The Orochimaru of the past gave him a sinister and ruthless feeling, like Poisonous Snake lurking in the shadows, ready to pounce and bite you at any moment.

Orochimaru, on the other hand, doesn't have that feeling at all; instead, he seems more like a wise man who has seen through everything.

Perhaps it was because Orochimaru had experienced life and death that he changed, but Tōka didn't like this feeling, he didn't like the feeling of things being beyond his control.

After those two simple sentences, neither Tōka nor Orochimaru showed any interest in speaking, and Kisame was even less inclined to utter a word.

The three walked quietly through the forest, their pace quickening as they headed straight for the Naka Shrine.

Naka Shrine, the secret gathering place of the Uchiha Clan.

The basement contains Stone Tablet written by the Sage of Sage of Six Paths, which records many unknown secrets. The stronger Dojutsu, the more content one can see.

Uchiha Madara read the contents of the Stone Tablet, Itachi Uchiha read the contents of the Stone Tablet.

Tōka had not read the contents of the Stone Tablet because he had no interest in it at all, and only he knew that the contents of the Stone Tablet had been modified by Black Zetsu.

As the three entered the mysterious basement, Kakkō began to ignite around them.

But flames spontaneously ignited in each of the braziers.

"As expected of the Fire Release Clan, even though it's just a simple Fire Basin Oil Jutsu Formula, it can be lit as soon as someone arrives, and it can be used repeatedly."

This one skill alone has made many families look up to him.

Tōka's undisguised praise was also strongly endorsed by Orochimaru and Kisame.

Putting aside the repetitive use of this technique, the design of the fire-starting Jutsu Formula based on sound is also very ingenious.

The three stood in the hall, with the ancestral Stone Tablet of the Uchiha Clan directly in front of them.

"Tōka, with your Dojutsu, you should be able to see it, right?" Orochimaru grinned, somewhat curious about what was written on it.

Tōka glanced at Orochimaru expressionlessly. The Sage of Six Paths left behind Stone Tablet that recorded the official history after his mother descended to Earth.

The current Stone Tablet has been altered by Black Zetsu.

With his Dojutsu, he could naturally see the contents, because the Sage of Six Paths used the same method to leave the text on the Stone Tablet as he did on the Stone Tablet at the Kaguya's Royal Palace.

However, Tōka did not intend to tell Orochimaru.

"Kisame, help me find that mask."

"Understood." Kisame knew the purpose of Tōka's trip; he had personally seen the pattern Orochimaru drew on the mask.

Kisame turned and walked to one side, while Tōka walked to the other side.

Orochimaru, having made a fool of himself, shrugged indifferently.

In my childhood...

"This thing can really summon the Shinigami?" Kisame was skeptical. He reached down from the wall and took the mask off, examining it from all angles but still couldn't figure it out.

However, as time went by, the patterns on the mask looked increasingly eerie, and a sinister aura suddenly emerged.

Kisame's expression changed slightly, and he quickly released his fingers.

The mask on the palm was freed from its restraints and fell straight to the ground.

Just as the mask was about to hit the ground, a pale, slender hand reached out and grabbed it.

"Shinigami is also a god, and divine things should not be profaned." Orochimaru's expression became unusually serious, and he held the mask with both hands even when he grabbed it.

This attitude clearly demonstrates Orochimaru's fear of the Shinigami.

Kisame frowned slightly, baring his teeth as if about to speak.

Tōka's voice rang out first.

Kisame, step back.

Upon hearing this, Kisame pouted, snorted coldly, and stepped aside.

Orochimaru didn't get along with anyone in the Akatsuki Organization, especially Itachi, and Kisame, Kisame's partner, naturally didn't like Orochimaru either.

"Let's begin." Tōka didn't want to waste time with Orochimaru; obtaining the Nine-Tails was of great significance.

The Demonic Statue of the Outer Path the Original Body of the Ten-Tails. To prevent Kaguya from being resurrected, the Sage of Six Paths once divided the Ten-Tails' chakra into nine parts.

The Ten-Tails cannot be resurrected unless the chakra of Nine Tailed Beasts is gathered.

Orochimaru solemnly put on his mask, and his aura changed accordingly, as if a pair of eyes had opened in the darkness.

Kisame suddenly felt a chill run down his spine, and the hairs on his arms stood on end.

Tōka's eyes widened suddenly, Nine Black Tomoe swirling in his Ice Blue pupils. This wasn't the first time he'd seen the Shinigami.

"Drink it!"

Orochimaru contorted in a ferocious expression, and his chakra surged wildly from his body.

As he formed hand Hand Seals, puff puff puff!! Clusters of pale will-o'-the-wisps ignited in the air, the white Kakkō surging towards the center.

Immediately afterwards, a white Phantom with a huge dagger in its mouth gradually materialized.

An aura of awe permeated the mysterious basement.

Tōka narrowed his eyes dangerously, and the nine Tomoe in his pupils spun faster as he was affected by the aura of Shinigami.

Just like that time in Year 48 of Konoha!

However, Tōka didn't want to be affected by the aura of Shinigami, so he unleashed his boundless Dojutsu in an attempt to suppress this unsettling feeling.

The white Phantom of Shinigami seemed to have noticed Tōka's movements.

A dry gaze fell upon Tōka's Eternal Tenseigan, but it was merely a fleeting, indistinct glance.

Orochimaru's hand seals changed, and the Shinigami's gaze became ethereal and indistinct once more.

He reached into his mouth and took the enormous dagger, then slashed open his own abdomen, from which souls that had been entangled within Shinigami's belly emerged.

Five hideous souls floated in the air, darting about haphazardly, seemingly puzzled by their inexplicable departure from the belly of Shinigami.

One of the souls paused slightly upon seeing Orochimaru, then with a whoosh, it hurtled straight towards Orochimaru.

Orochimaru's soul, which had been Reaper Death Seal, re-integrated into Orochimaru's body.

Forcibly breaking the contract with the Shinigami is not allowed, and sweat poured down Orochimaru's face.

His already pale and bloodless face now looked like a transparent sheet of paper.

Orochimaru knew this wasn't over yet, and he couldn't stop the Jutsu Formula he was performing. Since things had come to this point, he might as well summon them all!

"Impure World Reincarnation!"

Upon hearing this, Tōka and Kisame both froze, their already prepared Living Sacrifice trapped within the Jutsu Formula.

Bang!

Orochimaru slammed his hands on the ground, Black Jutsu Formula Runes spread rapidly, Jutsu Formula towards the Living Sacrifice.

Buzz!

Rune connection successful, Jutsu Formula activated!

The Four Souls hovering around Shinigami paused slightly, then, as if drawn by some force, they darted into the Living Sacrifice.

"Orochimaru, I only need the Fourth Hokage. Why did you summon them all?" Tōka squinted at Orochimaru, his eyes filled with scrutiny.

Could it be that Orochimaru is still thinking of using the power of the First Hokage and Second Hokage to deal with him?

Even if the two people were dead and merely products of Impure World Reincarnation, Tōka wouldn't feel the slightest pressure, even if they were alive.

Tōka had no time to pay attention to Tōka at this moment; breaking the Shinigami's contract would result in having one's soul devoured.

Orochimaru's mouth suddenly opened wide, the cracks extending almost to his ears, his head looking like it had no bones, just a layer of snake skin.

Whoosh!

Suddenly, a hideous, White Phosphorus Snake emerged and plunged into the mouth of the last Living Sacrifice.

Puff puff puff!

One by one, the white will-o'-the-wisps went out, and the enormous Phantom of the Shinigami, carrying the body Orochimaru had abandoned, also departed.

The Jutsu Formula is now complete.

Orochimaru, having burrowed into the Living Sacrifice, regained his appearance and leisurely rose again. "There was nothing I could do; I didn't know which one was the Fourth Hokage's soul!"

So he had no choice but to use all his spiritual powers.

Tōka gave Orochimaru a cold look before shifting his gaze to the Fourth Hokage. He didn't want to waste time with Orochimaru over such a trivial matter.

Amidst the fluttering scraps of paper, one could First Hokage, Hashirama Senju; the Second Hokage Tobirama Senju; the Third Hokage Hiruzen Sarutobi; and the Fourth Hokage, Minato Namikaze.

The bodies of the successive Hokage of Konoha gradually solidified.

As I watched the four figures gradually solidify, a bad premonition inexplicably welled up in my heart.

Tōka frowned slightly. As a schemer, one must not be careless until success is achieved.

"Dispel the Jutsu Formula on everyone except the Fourth Hokage." Tōka's decision to avoid any unforeseen complications was absolutely correct.

But...

"This is a modified version of the Impure World Reincarnation, it can't be undoed now!" Orochimaru grinned, revealing a gloating expression.

"Can't be undoed? What do you mean?!" Tōka's face darkened, and he looked dangerously at Orochimaru.

"This kid's chakra is incredibly strong, almost comparable to Tailed Beast! No, it's even more than Tailed Beast!" The First Hokage, Hashirama Senju, fixed his gaze on Tōka.

"A very unpleasant aura." The Second Hokage Tobirama Senju, crossed his arms and looked coldly at Tōka.

"Orochimaru?" The Third Hokage Hiruzen Sarutobi, was focused on Orochimaru.