Who set the Shinigami's price?

Hiruzen Sarutobi glanced at his former disciple, then at the creditor Wu Chiwu beside him, and quietly made up his mind.

He wants to personally pay the price for his mistakes.

Let's straighten out this mess.

Those eyes suddenly became sharp enough to pierce, no longer dull and lifeless like before.

The thing you wanted is still hidden in my usual spot.

He picked up the Adamantine Staff beside him, smiled, and said...

Go look it up yourself later.

The rest is between him and me.

It's none of your business.

Is that how you dismiss someone?

Wu Chiwu rested his chin on his hand, looking utterly astonished.

And that's a really fast change of expression!

He had even planned to spend a thousand and one nights on it, but who would have thought it would be so easy?

Besides...

Can you handle this alone?

One against three? That's an exaggeration, isn't it?

Before Wu Chiwu could finish his sentence, Hiruzen Sarutobi had already leaped out.

Orochimaru.

The Third Hokage's voice carried a hint of nostalgia.

What's wrong, teacher?

Orochimaru slightly curved the corners of his mouth into a smile.

There was still nothing visible on her face.

Next, I'm going to show you a secret Ninjutsu you've never seen before.

Hiruzen Sarutobi continued.

Prepare to be struck, Reaper Death Seal!

He slammed his hands together and activated the S-rank Reaper Death Seal.

This thing originates from the Uzumaki Clan; it's an incredibly powerful Sealing Jutsu.

The one who uses it must use their own life as a catalyst to summon Shinigami.

The Shinigami can only be seen by the one who casts the spell and the one who is sealed away; he specializes in stealing the soul of his target.

It wasn't absolutely necessary to use this method, but Orochimaru was just too troublesome.

Even with two more Kage Level fighters joining forces, he really didn't have the confidence to subdue all three of them in one go.

Therefore, it's safer to use the Reaper Death Seal Technique.

Hiruzen Sarutobi had a clear understanding of the situation.

Meanwhile, just as Hiruzen Sarutobi his move, Orochimaru had Tobirama Senju unleash a Bringer-of-Darkness Technique.

The entire venue went completely dark in an instant.

Ninjutsu I've never seen before?

Orochimaru became somewhat interested.

It was obvious that Hiruzen Sarutobi's words had captivated him.

He now wanted to see what this new Ninjutsu looked like.

Hiruzen Sarutobi truly understood Orochimaru best; upon hearing this, Orochimaru unconsciously slowed his attack speed by half a beat.

Even if Orochimaru held back, the Second Hokage, who had already been pulled back by the Impure World Reincarnation, wouldn't stop.

Bang--!

A muffled thud exploded.

Not far away, Wu Chiwu steadily parried Tobirama Senju's attack.

He glanced sideways at Hiruzen Sarutobi, who was fighting for his life, his eyes still filled with suspicion.

Huh? They're using this now?

I didn't realize you were in such a hurry to meet your Shinigami.

Could it be that the Shinigami here has a handsome face?

Wu Chiwu stared at Hiruzen Sarutobi, who had already activated his forbidden technique, his brows furrowed deeply.

You, Hiruzen Sarutobi, are supposed to be a professor of Ninjutsu, surely you know other Sealing Jutsu, right?

In the end, they chose this one.

Hahaha...

Hiruzen Sarutobi chuckled twice, his face showing not a trace of regret or remorse.

I can finally get a good night's sleep.

This is the perfect match.

He gave a curt reply.

Knowing you're still alive puts my mind at ease.

With him around, Konoha shouldn't encounter any major problems in the future.

With that thought, the Third Hokage Hiruzen Sarutobi, felt a weight lifted from his heart.

Hey, don't you know why I came here?

Wu Chiwu irritably.

Besides, I wasn't completely unaware of the underhanded dealings behind the scenes this time.

Don't twist it.

He never had any good intentions towards Konoha.

When the Third Hokage's gaze, filled with such complete trust, enveloped Wu Chiwu, he felt a chill run down his spine.

What's this old guy up to?

Hahaha...

The Third Hokage shook his head and smiled.

You still don't really understand what kind of person you are.

If he were really that kind of person, he wouldn't...

Clearly, Wu Chiwu's words hadn't shaken his resolve.

However, he didn't continue the conversation with Wu Chiwu.

He focused his attention and began to carefully search for Orochimaru and the other two's hiding place.

Where?

He swept tirelessly.

I found it, that's it.

The darkness gradually dissipated, and light squeezed out from the cracks.

Hiruzen Sarutobi's attack was as fast as lightning, sealing Hashirama Senju's soul in one swift motion.

Before he could catch his breath, he did it again, pulling out Tobirama Senju's soul as well.

In that instant, both Impure World Reincarnation ninjas were pressed into the seal.

At this point, Orochimaru was left all alone.

Is this the kind of Ninjutsu I've never seen before?

Orochimaru's golden pupils flashed with an unusual light.

The ninja who was painstakingly Impure World Reincarnation using Edo Tensei was easily subdued in just a few moves?

That's interesting.

What kind of technique is this?

I never imagined that my own Impure World Reincarnation would be broken like this.

Could it be that the offerings this time weren't potent enough?

So the two Hokage didn't use their full power?

If the First and second generations were at their peak, they probably wouldn't have been so easy to deal with.

Several thoughts raced through Orochimaru's mind in an instant.

But at the same time, Hiruzen Sarutobi's offensive was not over yet.

He gripped his Orochimaru Adamantine Staff in a fierce battle.

He seized an opening shortly after, grabbing Orochimaru during the fight.

The Reaper Death Seal Technique started spinning once again.

Tsk, what does this feel like?

For the first time, Orochimaru's face showed panic.

It felt like your soul was being yanked outwards; the sensation was so vivid it sent chills down your spine.

Reaper Death Seal?

Is this the Reaper Death Seal?

Let go, let go of me now!

Otherwise, don't blame me for turning hostile.

Orochimaru Shinigami whose face was twisted beyond recognition not far away.

That's Shinigami?

Am I going to be sealed inside by it?

No, absolutely not!

I can't just die like this!

They put so much effort into researching immortality, but that's not the result they were aiming for.

A ruthless glint flashed in Orochimaru's eyes. He hooked his finger on the ground and summoned the Kusanagi Sword from a distance.

The Kusanagi Sword flashed with a cold light and stabbed fiercely towards Hiruzen Sarutobi's back.

Brush!

Just as the sword tip was about to pierce Hiruzen Sarutobi's heart, a figure flashed over, tightened his grip on the hilt, and held it firmly.

Hey, you two are greeting each other so enthusiastically, are you treating everyone else like decorations?

Wu Chiwu had an inscrutable smile on his face.

The old man didn't even ask for my opinion before making the decision on his own.

They completely ignored him, not even giving him a second glance.

Upon seeing this, Orochimaru's pupils constricted sharply, and his face darkened instantly.

He simply doesn't have the time to deal with Wu Chiwu right now.

Why?

He was completely puzzled.

I can see the hatred in you.

Like me, you hate Konoha and you hate Hiruzen Sarutobi.

Isn't now the perfect time?

A good time to eliminate him along with Konoha.

Why are you stopping me?

Whatever you're looking for in Konoha, I can get it for you.

I can give you everything in this world, from Ninjutsu to truth.

You just need to stand to the side and watch.

While Orochimaru was Reaper Death Seal, he tried to Wu Chiwu with words.

Wu Chiwu after hearing this, his eyes curving into two crescent moons.

Tsk, the same old excuse.

There's absolutely no novelty left...