Madara Breaks Down

Upon seeing Tobirama praise Hiruzen, Danzo's jealousy immediately flared up. He coughed a few times, trying to attract Tobirama's attention.

However, everyone present was busy answering Madara Uchiha's questions at the moment, so they didn't have time to pay attention to him.

"Madara Uchiha, these Rinnegan are yours, aren't they?"

Orochimaru chuckled softly and pulled out the Rinnegan he had seized from Black Zetsu.

"What happened to Nagato? Black Zetsu, what exactly is going on?" Madara's arm had begun to heal due to the effects of the Impure World Reincarnation.

However, because Orochimaru, the user of the technique, held absolute control, Madara was unable to resist his actions.

Although he didn't directly answer Orochimaru's question, he noticed Madara's reaction and knew his guess was correct, so he continued:

"It's true that Black Zetsu is Kaguya Otsutsuki's will. The stone tablet you saw has also been confirmed to have been altered. All your arrangements will ultimately only revive her from the seal."

Orochimaru presented Madara with a series of documents he had prepared beforehand, while Black Zetsu's evasive expression indirectly confirmed that Orochimaru's words were true.

It took Madara Uchiha a long time to process all of this.

His expression showed signs of breakdown, and even his Impure World Reincarnation state was affected.

Seeing that Madara Uchiha was about to die on the spot, Orochimaru hurriedly activated his Chakra to reinforce the Impure World Reincarnation Jutsu.

Indeed, this technique still needs to be improved before it can be used in actual combat.

"Orochimaru, is it? You went to great lengths to summon us using the Impure World Reincarnation, not just to break Madara's defenses, right?"

While Tobirama was pleased to see Madara's defenses crumble, he was extremely disgusted by the abuse of the Impure World Reincarnation, especially the use of Impure World Reincarnation to summon him.

"That's right. The reason I summoned you all this time is to verify some of my speculations and to obtain some answers from you."

Orochimaru frankly stated his purpose.

First, there's the owner of the Rinnegan, Madara, who has already proven this.

Secondly, there's Tobirama's research. Some of the research results disappeared after Tobirama's sudden death, Orochimaru really wants to know where these research results are stored.

Out of consideration for Orochimaru's actions, which were for the sake of the Shinobi World, Tobirama revealed the locations of some of his secret research facilities to Orochimaru.

"Madara..." Feeling a bit bored because no one was paying attention to Hashirama, he walked over to Madara, wanting to comfort his friend.

"Get out of my Hashirama." Madara, in a bad mood, ignored Hashirama. Looking at Black Zetsu in Danzo's hand, Madara felt like tearing him apart.

After being scolded by Madara, Hashirama once again squatted in the corner and entered his reclusive mode.

"So, who is the Hokage in power now?" Tobirama, who was talking to Orochimaru, asked Danzo the question he had been wanting to hear after learning that the Fourth Generation had also stepped down.

Hashirama also perked up his ears, wanting to get an answer.

"Ahem, it's me..." Danzo, Danzo had been ignored for so long, was overjoyed and hurriedly stepped forward.

"Wait, you're Danzo? Why do you have the aura of the Uchiha?!" Tobirama only now began to sense Danzo's Chakra, feeling a sense of familiarity while also discovering various auras emanating from him.

"Not only are you Uchiha, but why do you also have my older brother's cells in you?!"

Tobirama's Danzo of questions completely baffled Danzo.

Wait a minute, shouldn't the scene right now be him bragging about his son being Hokage?

How did it turn into a scene of self-examination?

Danzo took some more time to resolve Tobirama's questions one by one, then announced with a proud expression his long-awaited answer, "The current Hokage is none other than my son—"

"What are you doing?" Kazashiro's voice interrupted Danzo's reply.

Everyone present turned their heads and saw Kazashiro standing at the door.

"Fifth Generation, when did you get back?"

Sakumo was somewhat surprised by the other person's appearance and went forward to greet him.

"You've only been here a short while, and we've only had a brief fight. By the way, aren't these the First Hokage and Second Hokage? Oh, and Madara Uchiha too. Orochimaru, you're not taking my words to heart, are you?"

Upon seeing the individuals summoned by the Impure World Reincarnation, Kazashiro wasn't too surprised. Instead, he named each of them.

Upon arriving in the village, he couldn't find the Fourth Generation and the others. Only after asking Shikaku did he learn from them that everyone was at the Research Bureau.

"Monkey, is this the Fifth Hokage? Why is he a child?"

Tobirama frowned, expressing his dissatisfaction with Kazashiro's cynical tone.

"Furthermore, why does this child also have my elder brother's cells, and even the aura of the Uzumaki Clan?"

Upon Tobirama's words, Danzo his head somewhat guiltily.

Kazashiro paused, turning to look at Tobirama: "I have Hashirama Cells? How come I didn't know?"

Then, as if he had thought of something, Kazashiro turned his gaze to Danzo.

He had a vague idea in his mind, but that idea was a bit too bold.

After a while, Kazashiro finally mustered up the courage to ask Danzo, "Father, could it be that our family is related to the Senju Clan?"

"The traitor!"

After Danzo's guilty explanation, Kazashiro finally realized that his old man had secretly sent someone to inject him with an enhancement fluid containing Hashirama Cells while he wasn't paying attention.

You're really something, Old Deng. Aren't you afraid of blowing me up?

Kazashiro felt a wave of fear wash over him.

Tobirama also expressed his dissatisfaction with Danzo's over-reliance on human modification.

Although he conducted various studies on the Uchiha Clan, it was all in order to better understand his enemies.

Danzo's actions were an attempt to integrate these powers into his own body, a practice that would inevitably backfire sooner or later.

Hashirama was speechless. He had thought that after so many years of development, the Shinobi World would have many new developments, but what he got was the answer that they were studying him, which was both laughable and frustrating.

"Haha, Hashirama, your so-called ninja village model has indeed come to this. No, you can't blame yourself. After all, with the Second Hokage as a pioneer, the successors will naturally follow suit."

Madara finally showed his first smile since being Impure World Reincarnation.

"Shut up, Madara!" Tobirama, somewhat annoyed.

"In short, if you summoned us for these reasons, then I've given you my answer. Now, quickly dispel the Impure World Reincarnation Jutsu!"

Tobirama didn't want to stay in the human world for even a minute longer; all he wanted was to return to the Pure Land as soon as possible.

As for the Ōtsutsuki they mentioned, sorry, he hadn't studied those things; he was only ever interested in the Uchiha.

Kazashiro ignored the group. He didn't want Orochimaru to research the Impure World Reincarnation because he was worried that this immoral guy might cause some serious trouble.

With Sakumo keeping an eye on things, he felt less worried.

After leaving the Research Bureau, Kazashiro went to Konoha Hospital.

Jiraiya's injuries were alright; apart from the laceration on his back recurring, everything else was fine.

As for Naruto, he's even healthier.

He was well protected by the three men, and only suffered some minor abrasions while dodging the attacks.

"Hey Naruto, do you have a girl you like right now?"

Seeing Naruto bouncing around in the hospital room, Kazashiro couldn't help but ask the question that had been bothering him for so long.

"Huh? Brother Kazashiro, isn't it a bit early to talk about this now..." Naruto's face turned slightly red, clearly embarrassed by Kazashiro's question.

"It's nothing, just treat it as a topic of conversation between boys about love. Anyway, there's no one else in this room." Uchiha Hikari went to eat, Jiraiya the next examination room, so only Kazashiro and Naruto were left in the ward.

"Even if you say that..." Naruto scratched his head, unsure how to answer the question.

"Okay, then let me ask you another question. After you have a child, will you bring him to see me?" Kazashiro smiled, rested his arm on the table next to the hospital bed, and propped his face up with his hand.

"It would have been better not to change it at all!" Naruto complained.

This is like jumping straight from dating to marriage and having kids! You've progressed way too fast!

"Rather than me bringing him to see you, it's more like you'll come looking for him on your own initiative," Naruto said, though he couldn't help but voice his thoughts.

Is that so? So Boruto didn't recognize himself?

Kazashiro still wore that same smile, but felt a strange mix of nervousness and relief inside.

"Naruto, do you know that until recently, my biggest dream was to become a rich man?"

"Why are you suddenly bringing this up?" Kazashiro changed the subject so quickly that Naruto couldn't quite keep up with his train of thought.

"It's nothing. Anyway, focus on your training. I'll need you to fight our enemies in the future."

Standing up from his chair, Kazashiro walked over to Naruto, patted him on the head, waved, and left the ward.

As Kazashiro walked out of the hospital, he looked at the already somewhat dim sky, crossed his arms, and seemed lost in thought.

"The future? Hmph, we'll see."

With a flick of his fist towards the sky, Kazashiro activated his Flying Thunder God and left the hospital.