Orochimaru burst into unrestrained, maniacal laughter as he admired the wonderful expression on his teacher's face.
"Are you satisfied with this long-awaited reunion I specially prepared for you? Hahaha, I told you, didn't I? You've become far too ugly now, Teacher Sarutobi!"
Sarutobi Hiruzen's chest heaved continuously, fury nearly swallowing his reason whole.
"You dare toy with the dead, Orochimaru? Playing with time will never end well for you!"
"What right do you have to say that to me? Don't forget that you once used this Ninjutsu as well!" Orochimaru slowly reined in his smile and took out two kunai bearing talismans, slowly driving them into Senju Hashirama and Senju Tobirama's heads. "That's enough reminiscing for an old man. It's time to begin."
Once the talismans took effect, wisps of white smoke suddenly rose from their bodies, and their complexions became increasingly lifelike, almost indistinguishable from those of living people.
"Complete." Orochimaru let out a cold chuckle. "I'm sure you'll enjoy the sense of accomplishment and pleasure that comes from hurting those who were once called your teachers. Enjoy it to the fullest, Teacher Sarutobi!"
Senju Hashirama and Senju Tobirama slowly stepped forward, gradually accelerating. One leaped onto the roof and sprinted across it, while the other charged straight at Sarutobi Hiruzen.
After a brief exchange of taijutsu, Sarutobi Hiruzen began forming hand seals.
"Fire Release: Fire Dragon Flame Bullet!"
Amid the blazing flames, Senju Tobirama's icy voice suddenly rang out.
"Water Release: Water Formation Wall!"
The battle instantly became fierce.
Standing atop the head of his own statue, Shiraishi Yoshijo watched everything unfold within the barrier, an equally wicked expression appearing on his face.
Die in guilt and regret. That kind of death suits you well, Third Hokage.
However, one thing bothered Shiraishi Yoshijo. Sarutobi Hiruzen's body was