Hiruzen and Akatsuki
"Hmm? Join you? Me?" Given the current situation in Konoha, if they wanted to deal with Uchiha Gen and the rest of the Uchiha Clan, they could use this group of people. Besides, in the current situation, it seemed that he didn't have the right to refuse.
"Sure, but I still have matters to attend to in Konoha. If all goes well, I might be able to bring in a few powerful reinforcements." Looking at the three Akatsuki members before him, all of whom were far stronger than himself, Hiruzen Sarutobi made his choice instantly.
"Then it's a pleasure to cooperate. When you return to Konoha, you'd better be careful. That Uchiha Gen's strength is no less than ours." Several powerful allies? Tsunade? Ino-Shika-Cho? Or Jiraiya? If it weren't for Jiraiya- sensei appearing out of nowhere last time, we wouldn't have had to go through all this trouble.
"We know that. No one understands that brat Uchiha Gen's strength better than I do." Right now, Tsunade has become a puppet Hokage supported by that brat Uchiha Gen. I can take advantage of Tsunade's dissatisfaction with the Uchiha Clan. With the Akatsuki's inside help, although I can't say that I can successfully capture Uchiha Gen, destroying the Uchiha Clan should not be a problem.
"I hope so. However, since you are Impure World Reincarnation with an immortal body, as long as you are not sealed, you don't need to worry too much about Uchiha Gen. By the way, we need to borrow this Yamanaka Arashi. Would you be so kind as to do us a favor?"
After chatting for a while, Nagato returned to the main topic. Hiruzen Sarutobi was just a side issue; his main target today was this guy named Yamanaka Arashi.
"Hmm? Arashi? You guys... Well, more strength means a better chance of winning. Arashi, you should go with them." It seems the Akatsuki aren't entirely confident they can handle that brat Uchiha Gen either. Relying on the Impure World Reincarnation...
Wait a minute, as long as Yamanaka Arashi remains loyal, even if those Akatsuki guys revive more Impure World Reincarnation bodies, it will only strengthen our side. Hahaha, brilliant!
"But, Lord Third, I..."
"No need for further words, everything is for Konoha. Rest assured, Arashi, I will not forget your contributions. When I regain power, I will need you to fill the position of Anbu Chief." Even when the Uchiha Clan was in power, he still thought of reviving the deceased Third Hokage. Yamanaka Arashi still had some loyalty. However, no matter how loyal he was, he still needed to rely on interests as a bond.
"Yes, Lord Third! I am willing to die for Konoha!" The head of the Anbu, huh? So the Lord Third already has a plan in mind? Hahaha, my sacrifice this time was definitely worth it. Konoha will ultimately belong to me, Ino-Shika-Cho.
"Alright, do a good job, Fujiwara. You're coming back to Konoha with me. Ninja Transformation Technique!"
Bang~
As Hiruzen Sarutobi a series of Hand Seals, the smoke cleared, and the Third Hokage, whose face was covered in Impure World Reincarnation cracks, was gone, replaced by the figure of Arashi Yamanaka Arashi.
"Ah? It's the Lord Third!" Fujiwara had been just observing, immediately understood the former Hokage's plan upon seeing Hiruzen Sarutobi's actions.
"Don't call me Lord Third, I am now Yamanaka Arashi." Hmph~ I absolutely cannot let that evil brat Uchiha Gen know about my resurrection.
"Yes, Lord Arashi!" Fujiwara belatedly realized his mistake and quickly corrected himself.
"The matter is settled, so we'll be leaving now. Third Hokage, if you need any help, you can contact us through Fujiwara. I believe you should know about White Zetsu, after all, Uchiha Obito helped you capture quite a few." Now that the Third Hokage has sided with him, could he control him to steal the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki at a crucial moment?
Forget it, let's not anger Konoha yet. Let's wait until Yamanaka Arashi Impure World Reincarnation all the powerful Ninja World from past generations. I don't expect to defeat Uchiha Gen and his gang, but at least he should buy us some time. Otherwise, if I steal the Nine-Tails one minute and Uchiha Gen comes and takes it away the next, wouldn't all my efforts be for nothing...?
"Hmm, I understand." White Zetsu? So this Fujiwara is Akatsuki planted in Konoha? After this is over, we must find a way to get rid of these kinds of people.
Konoha, Hokage Building ~
"Hoo, it's been a long time. My Hokage Position, you evil Uchiha Gen, this time I will make you and the entire Uchiha Clan disappear completely." Looking at the familiar building in front of him, Hiruzen Sarutobi felt a mix of emotions. Once upon a time, he was the glorious Third Hokage sitting in that position, but now he has become a vengeful demon who has crawled back from the Underworld.
"Who's outside?" Inside her office, the Fifth Hokage, Tsunade, who was idly handling official business, suddenly sensed a very familiar Chakra coming from outside the door.
The office door creaked open slowly.
"Long time no see, Tsunade ~"
Looking at Tsunade sitting in the Hokage Position, Hiruzen Sarutobi felt a pang of heartache. Ever since the incidents involving Nawaki and Dan, his disciple had been quite resistant to the position of Hokage and even to Konoha. Now, under the coercion of Uchiha Gen, she had no choice but to return to Konoha to serve as a puppet Hokage in name only. Tsunade must be going through a lot too.
"Huh? Yamanaka Arashi Jonin, you dare talk to me like that... No, you're not Yamanaka Arashi! This Chakra is... Teacher, you're not dead..."
No, that old man should be dead. Gen personally took action; there's absolutely no way this could be wrong. This is Impure World Reincarnation!
Orochimaru? Impossible. He's doing very well in the Land of Snow. He wouldn't be so idle as to hire a father figure for himself. Who exactly resurrected this old man using the Impure World Reincarnation?
"That's right, it was me. It wasn't Orochimaru who attacked me that night; he was just a scapegoat. Tsunade, you must have noticed by now, right? Uchiha Gen pushed you into the limelight just to peacefully take over Konoha's power. After all, many people in Konoha are hostile to the Uchiha Clan, and this is the only way he can seize power." Ignoring Tsunade's expression, Hiruzen Sarutobi began to mutter to himself, filling in the blanks in his mind.
"I died at the hands of this evil bastard back then. Now he's just using you as a puppet to pave the way for the Uchiha Clan to take control of Konoha. Tsunade, for the sake of Konoha, for the sake of the First Hokage's Will of Fire, we must eliminate this guy."
Once Yamanaka Arashi returns from Akatsuki, he'll immediately have the Impure World Reincarnation First Hokage and Second used. This time, Tsunade is on his side, so there's no reason for the two former Hokage not to take action.
"So that's how it is. The teacher's death was actually the work of that evil guy, Uchiha Gen. That guy was definitely no good." Let's keep this old man calm for now and find out who's behind his resurrection.