Impure World Reincarnation Jutsu: Rise Again, You Old Geezer!
The following day, inside the Konoha Research Institute, instruments hummed incessantly, various colored pipes were crisscrossed, and researchers hurried to and fro, each engrossed in their work at their respective workbenches.
Kagami Uchiha walked through the aisles between the various instruments, his gaze sweeping over rows of Heavy Armored Tank parts being debugged, and the power base of the Tailed Beast Missile launcher; most people were engrossed in recording data, and the entire research institute was a scene of bustling activity.
At this moment, the institute's director Hiruko, was squatting next to an energy detection instrument, checking the stability parameters of Natural Energy with his assistant, his fingertips rapidly adjusting the dial.
Not far away, Orochimaru stood in front of a row of experimental vessels, his pale golden pupils fixed on the culture medium in the containers, silently recording the various feedbacks from the human bloodline experiments.
Suddenly, Orochimaru looked up and spotted Kagami Uchiha who had come to inspect the area. He respectfully greeted, "Greetings, Lord Hokage!"
Seeing this, Kagami Uchiha walked to Orochimaru's side, stopped, and said calmly, "No need for formalities. By the way, Orochimaru, I have a question for you."
"Please speak Lord Hokage."
"How's your research on the forbidden technique, Impure World Reincarnation, going?"
Upon hearing this, Orochimaru's expression changed slightly. Although Kagami Uchiha, the Third Hokage, could be considered the most enlightened Hokage, he still maintained a rational attitude towards research on forbidden human techniques.
To research the forbidden technique of Impure World Reincarnation, extensive human experimentation is essential. I wonder what the Lord Hokage's intentions are, and whether he intends to hold himself accountable.
Upon realizing this, Orochimaru's expression turned slightly solemn, and he replied in a deep voice, "Replying to the Lord Hokage, I have basically mastered this forbidden technique. After several human trials, the framework of the Technique Formula has been basically stabilized, and I can now execute it smoothly."
Upon hearing this, Kagami Uchiha remained calm, pondering to himself: It wasn't that he didn't trust Orochimaru, but it was better for him to perform the Impure World Reincarnation himself, so that he would have basic control over the person summoned.
With this thought in mind, he nodded slightly, remained silent for a moment, and then swallowed back the words he was about to say.
"Hmm... never mind, you can continue with your work."
Shortly after, Kagami Uchiha turned and left the research institute, heading straight back to his office in the Hokage Building.
Upon entering, Kagami Uchiha quickly made his way to the door of a secret room, where the Scroll of Seals of Konoha was kept, making it one of the most important places in the entire Hokage Building.
Upon entering the secret chamber, he quickly went to a row of bookshelves, took out the Scroll of Seals containing all of Konoha's forbidden techniques, carefully opened it, and examined it closely. Before long, he turned to the page that recorded the forbidden technique Impure World Reincarnation, and then he calmed down and studied it carefully.
He dissected and deduced the Technique Formula of Impure World Reincarnation, including the required sacrifices, the Technique Formula contract, and the connection with the Pure Land, until he thoroughly understood every detail of this forbidden technique.
After a while, he closed the Scroll of Seals, walked out of the secret chamber, and called out to the door, "Someone, summon Danzo."
A short while later, Danzo open the door and entered, his expression calm. "Kagami, you wanted to see me? What's wrong?"
"You've arrived, please sit. Danzo, I have an idea and would like to hear your opinion." Kagami Uchiha looked at Danzo and slowly said, "I plan to summon Lord Tobirama back from the Pure Land. Konoha needs his abilities now."
Upon hearing this, Danzo's expression changed slightly, his pupils contracted, and he lowered his voice. "Summon the master from the Pure Land? Kagami, you mean... that technique? Impure World Reincarnation?"
"That's right, it's the Impure World Reincarnation."
"No!" Danzo and said in a deep voice, "The Impure World Reincarnation is a blasphemous technique. It might be one thing if it were someone else, but that's our teacher, our Second Hokage."
Upon hearing this, Kagami Uchiha remained calm and patiently explained, "Danzo, please don't be hasty. I understand your thoughts. As the former Shadow Guard of the Second Hokage, I naturally hold Lord Tobirama in the highest esteem."
"But I summoned Lord Tobirama this time not for any other reason than for the future of Konoha. Konoha needs him now."
At this point, Kagami Uchiha's voice carried an unwavering firmness. "Konoha is thriving now, everyone is united and moving in the same direction. However, Konoha's core focus right now is scientific research. Teacher Tobirama talented in Technique Formula, scientific research, and all other aspects; he is unmatched in the entire Shinobi World."
"If he were here, with him Hiruko the way, the projects that Orochimaru are working on could be accelerated significantly. Many of the projects that are currently stuck might soon yield results. This isn't for my own selfish reasons; it's entirely for Konoha, Danzo."
"Now, even you can't understand me anymore?" Kagami Uchiha's expression darkened slightly as he sighed softly.
After he finished speaking, Shimura Danzō silent, his fingers clenching slightly.
Yes, over the years, since Kagami took Hokage Position, everything he's done—wasn't it all for the sake of Konoha?
Now I'm actually... as his closest friend and confidant... I deserve to die!
With this thought in mind, Shimura Danzō solemn, and he said in a deep voice, "Kagami! It was my fault. I shouldn't have questioned your decision. I support you. Do what you want to do. If the teacher has any objections, I'll stand up for you."
"By the way, should I use the Impure World Reincarnation? You're the Hokage of the village; you shouldn't have a single stain on your record. Let me do this!"
As soon as he finished speaking, Shimura Danzō stared intently at Kagami Uchiha with a serious expression.
Upon hearing this, Kagami Uchiha's expression softened, and he said gently, "Thank you, Danzo. You're always so reliable. However, let me perform the Impure World Reincarnation myself. As Hokage, I should bear the weight of the village's fate, whether it be light or darkness."
"I think even if he were summoned by a forbidden technique like the Impure World Reincarnation, Lord Tobirama would understand. Don't underestimate the Will of Fire of these Former Hokage!"
"Alright, it's settled then. In three days, you and I will summon Lord Tobirama together."
Three days passed in a flash.
Deep within the Hokage Building, in a sealed underground chamber.
The entire Impure World Reincarnation Technique Formula's runes had been pre-carved into this space. The sacrifice wasn't an ordinary ninja, but a White Zetsu's body. Using White Zetsu's body would maximize the amount of the deceased's Chakra and allow them to unleash most of their pre-birth power.
Kagami Uchiha and Shimura Danzō stood still, their expressions solemn.
After a short while, the two exchanged a glance and nodded. Kagami Uchiha spoke in a deep voice, "Then I shall begin, Danzo."
As soon as he finished speaking, his hands quickly Hand Seals: "Yin-Si-Xu-Chen... Impure World Reincarnation Jutsu!"
"Rise, Old Harden!"
Then, the underground Technique Formula array glowed with a faint red light, and the White Zetsu's body slowly writhed and reshaped under the infusion of Chakra...
Before long, Tobirama Senju slowly rose from the formation.
Tobirama Senju raised his hand and looked at his palm. His sharp eyes swept over Kagami Uchiha and Shimura Danzō in the secret room, and he instantly understood the situation.
"Impure World Reincarnation? Kagami, Danzo, you summoned me, does Konoha face some major crisis?"