Water Dragon Bite Blast

Do not forget: Tobirama Senju had been hailed as the fastest shinobi in the ninja world while he was alive.

Although that title was later inherited by Minato Namikaze, at this point in time, with the Fourth Hokage dead—

If Tobirama Senju claimed second place in terms of speed across the entire ninja world, no one would dare call themselves first.

Flying Thunder God Slash!

A kunai flew over Orochimaru's head, and Tobirama Senju stabbed toward him with lightning speed!

During the Warring States Period, before Konoha Hidden Village was founded, Tobirama Senju had severely wounded Madara Uchiha's younger brother, Izuna Uchiha, with this very move.

Orochimaru reacted swiftly and hurriedly spat the Kusanagi Sword from his mouth.

Clang!

A piercing metallic crash rang out.

Everyone turned toward the sound.

Although Orochimaru had blocked the lethal strike with the Kusanagi Sword, Tobirama Senju's kunai had still severed one of his arms.

"Hiss."

The intense pain made Orochimaru suck in a sharp breath. The Second Hokage's strength was actually this terrifying? Even at only thirty percent of his power, he was still this strong?

"You blocked it? Junior, you're quite impressive," Tobirama Senju said calmly.

"The Second Hokage is actually this powerful?"

"Even Orochimaru, one of the Legendary Sannin, isn't his match?"

"Where exactly is Lord Jiraiya right now?!"

The two ANBU outside the barrier were utterly stunned.

Wood Release: Deep Forest Emergence! Hashirama Senju finally broke free of Hiruzen Sarutobi's interception.

A vast sea of trees covered the entire barrier.

Tobirama Senju was distracted for a moment. Orochimaru immediately retreated, putting a great distance between himself and Tobirama.

It seemed that to deal with Orochimaru, he first had to get past his older brother.

Just how strong was Hashirama Senju?

During the Warring States Period, he and Madara Uchiha had single-handedly brought order to the chaotic age, earning them the title of Gods of Shinobi.

Even the Nine-Tails, mighty as it was among the Tailed Beasts, had been nothing more than a pet Hashirama could suppress with a flick of his hand.

In the era of Hashirama and Madara, even a powerful shinobi on Tobirama's level could only fade into the background.

Hashirama Senju, now in the state of Impure World Reincarnation, possessed only thirty percent of his strength, yet he was still not someone Hiruzen Sarutobi could withstand.

"I'm sorry, Teacher. The First Hokage was too strong. I couldn't stop him."

Hiruzen Sarutobi had now reunited with Tobirama Senju, but he was in terrible condition. The armor covering his body had shattered, and he could barely hold the Adamantine Staff in his hand.

"It doesn't matter, Monkey. I'll deal with the casters of the Four Violet Flames Formation. Once you're out, immediately gather the Konoha shinobi." Tobirama Senju swiftly decided on their battle strategy.

To break the Four Violet Flames Formation from within required at least Tailed Beast-level destructive power, unless the casters were dealt with. But the Sound Four had created several small barriers to protect themselves, which was why Hiruzen Sarutobi had not escaped the barrier in the original story.

The moment he finished speaking, Hashirama's attack arrived. Hiruzen Sarutobi immediately retreated behind Tobirama Senju.

Water Release: Water Dragon Biting Explosion!

This was the strongest Water Release ninjutsu Tobirama Senju had mastered.

In midair, countless spheres of water converged toward the center. The immense suction left Hashirama Senju unable to move an inch, while Orochimaru, hiding behind him, also struggled to take a step.

"Ha!" Tobirama Senju raised both hands, and the water spheres gradually formed a massive water dragon a hundred meters long.

Its ferocity was so terrifying that even Orochimaru felt the urge to run.

Boom!

The water dragon enveloped Hashirama Senju and Orochimaru within its attack range. Even Tobirama was caught in the blast.

Enma: Adamantine Prison Wall! Hiruzen Sarutobi hurriedly ducked into the iron cage Enma had transformed into.

The high-pressure impact, weighing hundreds of tons, slammed into the roof.

Even the alloy roof that had withstood countless ninjutsu in the original story could no longer bear the strain and collapsed.

The Sound Four also fell into the rubble.

With no one maintaining it, the Four Violet Flames Formation quickly dissipated.

"Is Orochimaru dead?"

"The Second Hokage's move is far too powerful! He can unleash such a powerful Water Release in a place without water—he truly deserves to be the Second Hokage!"

Even so, the two ANBU had not forgotten their duty of providing commentary.