Danzo never imagined that even after being dead for so many years, he would still be dragged out to take the blame.
"Alright, based on the information we have, Uchiha Madara definitely has the First Hokage's cells, otherwise he wouldn't have been able to create that white monster. Now he has another Konoha Rogue Ninja under his command who has mastered the Impure World Reincarnation Jutsu. It's hard to doubt whether the First Hokage has already been Impure World Reincarnation."
Uchiha Fugaku sighed as he looked at Jiraiya walking in from outside.
"Hmm, so what are you planning to do, Tsunade? Are you going to have Orochimaru use the Impure World Reincarnation Jutsu to try Impure World Reincarnation First Hokage?"
Jiraiya's usually nonchalant voice had become incredibly serious.
As a seasoned veteran who has experienced countless battles, he is certainly aware of just how dire the current situation is.
"Orochimaru, Impure World Reincarnation the previous two Hokage using the Impure World Reincarnation technique. At this point, Konoha needs to gather all its strength to deal with Madara. Oh, and call Kakashi here. I hope to revive Sakumo as well."
Afterwards, I will personally apologize to the two former Hokage and Sakumo. If they hold any grudges against me, let me, someone who has already retired from the position of Hokage, bear the responsibility.
The Third, puffing on his pipe, spoke leisurely.
As a former Hokage is still alive, his status and position are significant enough, and he doesn't have much influence on Konoha now. With Danzo gone, the Third Hokage has willingly taken on the blame.
"Besides them, Shisui, if I include Grandpa Kagami as well, you shouldn't have any objections, right?"
Meikyō took out a test tube from the Sealing Scroll she carried with her.
Inside the test tube was a Sharingan that had lost its power.
"Brother Meikyō, this is a necessary action to protect the village. I have no objection, and neither will my father."
Shisui removed his mask and gently nodded to Meikyō.
Soon, Kakashi was also brought to the Anbu Ninja.
Although his feelings were somewhat complicated, Kakashi quickly agreed to Sakumo's request to be resurrected. Along with him came four strong and healthy death row inmates escorted by members of the Konoha Military Police Force.
All four of them were spies from enemy ninja villages, identified by the Anbu. What was rare was that they had good ninja skills, so they were chosen as materials for the Impure World Reincarnation Jutsu.
"Well then, I shall begin, everyone."
In a newly prepared secret room, Orochimaru drew mysterious runes on the floor, leaving four blank circles in front of him.
The four objects controlled by the Genjutsu simultaneously walked to the very center of the circle.
"Let's begin, Orochimaru."
The one who issued the order was not Dan Katō, who was the Fourth Hokage, but Hiruzen Sarutobi, who was the Third.
At this moment, the four ninjas used as materials broke free from the Genjutsu due to intense pain, letting out heart-wrenching screams. Their bodies then disintegrated into a pile of fragments, which rapidly spun and reformed on the spot.
On a level unseen by humans, several blue flames of soul energy appeared in mid-air, then disappeared into the debris below.
Apart from Meikyō, who was aware of this due to his exceptional sensory abilities, and Orochimaru, who was the caster, no one else felt anything.
As the soul fire was poured into the pile of debris below, the spinning debris seemed to find a special pattern, accelerating its rotation and transforming into individual shapes.
Except for the fragments placed in the first position, which, because they did not receive a soul, spontaneously disintegrated and turned into ashes.
"This is... Teacher Tobirama's Impure World Reincarnation Jutsu? Could it be that one of the younger generation learned this Ninjutsu and used it to Impure World Reincarnation me?"
A handsome, tall man who looked about 70-80% like Shisui and about 40-50% like Meikyō opened his eyes.
"Mirror, even you are dead. It seems that many years have passed since I died. Did the younger generation encounter an insurmountable problem and summon me out?"
Wearing old-fashioned blue armor, Tobirama Senju opened his eyes, revealing red pupils, and examined his own body.
"Third, Dan, Orochimaru, Tsunade, Jiraiya, I never thought I'd see you all again. And Kakashi, I never imagined you'd grow up so much."
Seeing Kakashi carrying the White Fang Short Sword and wearing a mask in front of him, Hatake Sakumo's face immediately showed a hint of joy.
"Father!"
Kakashi took a step forward, his expression deeply moved.
"You look like you're all grown up now. You look exactly like I imagined you."
Hatake Sakumo patted Kakashi on the shoulder, a look of satisfaction on his face.
"Teacher Tobirama, Kagami, and Sakumo, I would not have asked the Fourth Hokage to allow you to Impure World Reincarnation Edo Tensei if I had not been forced to do so. And Sakumo, I apologize to you for what happened back then."
Hiruzen Sarutobi out of the crowd and bowed to the three people in front of him.
"No, Lord Third, you don't need to do this. It was all my own choice."
Hatake Sakumo quickly stepped forward and helped the Third Hokage up.
He certainly harbored resentment, but the problem was, Kakashi was still there!
If the Third Hokage still wields considerable influence in Konoha, what if he makes things difficult for Kakashi because he doesn't give him face?
"Monkey, you've reached this age too? It seems quite a few years have passed. The Fourth Hokage you just mentioned must be this one, right? And Tsunade, it seems your relationship is quite special."
Tobirama Senju scrutinizing Meikyō, Shisui, and Fugaku, and looked at Dan Katō, who was wearing the Hokage Robe, and Tsunade, who was standing beside him holding his hand.
This was mainly because Meikyō and Shisui had just walked up to Kagami Uchiha and recognized him.
"Second, I am the Fourth Hokage Dan Katō, and also Tsunade's husband."
Dan Katō stared at Tobirama Senju in front of him, his expression showing the nervousness of someone meeting the parents.
"Second Grandfather".
Tsunade smiled as she looked at the relative who had protected her during her childhood.
Tobirama Senju remained a bachelor his entire life, without any descendants of his own, so he treated the grandchildren of his Hashirama Senju brother, Hashirama Senju, as his own.
"By the way, where's Nawaki?"
Tobirama Senju glanced around and frowned.
Tsunade lowered her head.
"Nawaki was my student. He sacrificed himself on the battlefield during the Second Shinobi World War."
Orochimaru walked to the side and looked at Tobirama Senju, saying something.
"Was a war of that scale still broken out after my death?"
"And twice, Second."
Dan Katō sighed and gripped Tsunade's hand tightly, who was looking dejected.
"I see. You're the one who Impure World Reincarnation, aren't you? Young man, you seem quite capable to have mastered this Ninjutsu."
Tobirama Senju turned his gaze to Orochimaru and said.
"The Impure World Impure World Reincarnation Jutsu is not difficult. If I had more time, I could continue to improve it."
Orochimaru stated that knowing the Impure World Reincarnation Jutsu was nothing to brag about.
"Tell me, monkey, and the Fourth Hokage, why did you summon me, Kagami, and that junior?"
"Teacher Tobirama, this matter... is a long story."
Hiruzen Sarutobi sighed.
"We summoned the three of them for two reasons: one to increase our strength in the future to deal with the impending crisis, and another to see if we could summon the First Hokage before the enemy. However, it is clear that the enemy has already Impure World Reincarnation the First Hokage before us."
"Why would an enemy also possess the Impure World Reincarnation Jutsu?"
I can't believe Tobirama Senju asked, puzzled.
"According to the intelligence we have obtained, the person who used the Impure World Reincarnation Jutsu was a Bhiruho Rogue Ninja named Konoha. As for why he was able to use the Impure World Reincarnation Jutsu... we believe it is possible that Danzo secretly leaked this technique before his death."
The Third Hokage said.
"Second Grandfather! That Danzo guy did a lot of bad things before he took over!"
Tsunade complained to her elders.
"Danzo... sigh, actually before I died, I also suspected that Danzo had done something to me."
Kagami Uchiha, who was Torifu Akimichi, couldn't help but sigh when he heard this.
"Second Grandfather, it was Danzo who did it, but it doesn't matter. I've already killed Danzo myself to avenge you. The reason we were able to revive you is because of the eyeballs I gouged out of Danzo."
Meikyō interjected at this moment.
"You and that child are Kagami's relatives, right? No matter what, it's wrong to harm your own comrades in the village. Kagami, look at them. I've told the Uchiha before..."
"Second."
Minato Namikaze, who had been silent until now, interrupted at this moment:
"Actually, it was Danzo who attacked his fellow villagers first. Kagami-senpai, as well as Meikyō, Fugaku, and the other villagers, were all dealt with by Danzo first."
Tobirama Senju choked for a moment and didn't continue speaking.
Although he wanted to say that taking action against some of the unstable elements of the Uchiha was the right thing to do for the sake of the village's stability, he could only hold back and steer the conversation back to the topic, considering that the Danzo of his student Kagami was also related to Danzo, and that it seemed that the current generation of Tobirama Senju leaders were at odds with Danzo.
"You just said the enemy resurrected Big Brother too? But don't worry, this Impure World Reincarnation Jutsu can only replicate 20% of the deceased's strength in life. With so many of us, we still have a chance to win."
"This... Second, it seems that the enemy has made some improvements to the Impure World Reincarnation Jutsu. It is said that they can restore the Impure World Reincarnation user to nearly half of their strength in life."
Dan Katō said hesitantly.
"Nearly half of his former strength... that makes him much more difficult to deal with. It would take at least five experts at the Kage level to contend with him, and ideally ten, to seal him back."
I'm talking Tobirama Senju.
"No... not only that, the enemy leader is Uchiha Madara. He should have recovered his peak strength now, and he also has the Rinnegan, making him even stronger than before."
Dan Katō continued.
"Madara? That evil guy is still alive? He even fooled my older brother and me. He must have some wicked plan again. No wonder he's called the evil Uchiha..."
"Cough, cough."
Meikyō coughed heavily twice, interrupting Tobirama Senju.
Kagami Uchiha felt somewhat embarrassed, but he was too ashamed to stand up and refute his teacher.
"Teacher Tobirama, my original intention was that if we could revive the First Hokage, then we could continue to improve the Impure World Reincarnation Jutsu. With the power of the Meikyō and the help of the First Hokage, we would definitely be able to defeat Madara."
"Now, we can only hope that Meikyō can stop Madara, while the others join forces to stop the resurrected First Hokage and Madara's other subordinates."
"Then, we'll gather Teacher Tobirama, who knows Uchiha Madara best, and try to see if we can defeat Madara."
Hearing Hiruzen Sarutobi's words, Tobirama Senju couldn't help but turn his gaze to Meikyō.
"You can stop Madara? It seems that, just as I predicted, the Uchiha Clan has produced another figure like Madara?"
Tsunade tugged at Tobirama Senju's sleeve.
"Um, Second Grandfather, Meikyō is a disciple of Dan and me. He has been trained by Dan and me since he was a child. Although he is no less powerful than Madara, he is definitely an excellent Konoha Ninja has inherited the Will of Fire in terms of his mind."
"Second, you do indeed have a lot of opinions about the Uchiha Clan, just as Grandpa Yu said. But I understand. After all, you have been dead for many years and your thinking is limited by the old era's concepts, so I won't hold it against you."
However, the Uchiha and Konoha are currently coexisting very well. If you dare to do anything to disrupt the harmony of the village again, even if you are Teacher Tsunade's great-uncle, I will personally seal you away!
Meikyō coldly stared at Tobirama Senju and said.
He was the only person who did not use honorifics Tobirama Senju.
This old guy is indeed skilled, but his repeated targeting of the Uchiha naturally displeased Meikyō.
Of course, this is also related to the fact that Uchiha Yu spoke ill of Tobirama Senju when he was young in Meikyō.
Uchiha Shisui shook his head at Kagami Uchiha, who seemed about to say something, signaling him not to speak.
Uchiha Fugaku had a serious expression, but was secretly pleased as he watched Meikyō retort to Tobirama Senju.
"Hmph, junior, for Tsunade's sake, I won't hold it against you."
Tobirama Senju his arms, turned his head away with a disdainful look, and looked exactly like a proud, middle-aged white-haired man.
Since Uchiha Meikyō had the strength to contend with Madara, Tobirama Senju also believed that it wouldn't be so easy to seal him away after he mastered the Flying Thunder God Technique. Moreover, he also knew how to break the Impure World Reincarnation Jutsu, so he wasn't worried at all.
However, as the Second Hokage, Tobirama Senju still had to consider the bigger picture. Otherwise, if he broke with the key combatant currently fighting Madara, Tsunade, caught in the middle, would definitely be in the most difficult position.
Tsunade was torn between her closest family members and the students she had watched grow up.
Seeing that Tobirama Senju had shown some understanding and made a concession, Tsunade breathed a sigh of relief.
"Oh, right, Second Grandfather, last year Dan and I had twins. The one who was born a minute earlier is named Kato Gen'on, and the one who was born a little later, Dan and I discussed it and decided that he would inherit the Senju name and be named Senju Hiroki. In another week, it will be their second birthday."
"A nice name. By the way, how is the family doing now?"
Tobirama Senju continued to ask.
A fine layer of cold sweat immediately appeared on the old face of the Third Hokage.
"Most of the side branches have changed to surnames such as Kazamatsuri and Ise and dispersed to different villages. The remaining main branch has dwindled in number over the past few decades, with most members moving into education and government positions, so no outstanding ninjas have emerged."
"That..."
"Oh right, because of Danzo's human experiments, there is a Wood Style Ninja in the village whose body was modified by my grandfather's cells. I took it upon myself to recruit him into the Senju Clan. He is now called Yamato Senju and serves as a squad leader in the Anbu. Would you like to go and see him, Second Grandfather?"
Tsunade quickly changed the subject.
"Big brother's Wood Release? That's good."
Tobirama Senju gave Hiruzen Sarutobi a deep look and nodded.
He could probably understand that the Third would suppress the Senju Clan to a certain extent in order to maintain his own status and power.
The Senju Clan were among the founders of Konoha and produced the first two Hokage. They were incredibly powerful at the time. If the Hokage was a member of the Senju Clan, that would be fine, but if not, it would definitely affect the Hokage's power.
Seeing Tobirama Senju being taken away by Tsunade, Hiruzen Sarutobi breathed a sigh of relief.
Hiruzen Sarutobi still felt a lot of pressure in front of the strict Teacher Tobirama.
A few hours later.
Konan, sitting in a wheelchair, was pushed by Kushina into a Konoha meeting room with the highest level of security.
Within a one-kilometer radius, more than ten Byakugan ninjas continuously scanned the surroundings with their Byakugan. Outside, four teams of Anbu were also on guard. In case of any unexpected situation, the Four Violet Flames Formation would be activated to seal off the scene.
The room has no windows, and the walls are over three meters thick, made of special materials, and engraved with sealing barriers carved by sealing masters such as Kushina.
Seated at the head of the conference room was Dan Katō, the current Fourth Hokage, flanked by Hiruzen Sarutobi and Tobirama Senju, two former Hokage. Below them were Meikyō, Tsunade, Minato, Fugaku, and other Konoha High Command.
The outermost circle consists of important members under the command of Kakashi, Obito Might Guy, and other high-ranking officials, all of whom possess extremely strong abilities, as well as Konoha's strategists such as the two generations of Nara Clan Head.
"Kakashi, have you noticed that the white-haired guy sitting between the Fourth Hokage and Torifu looks a lot like someone from the Hokage Rock?"
Before the meeting started, Might Guy nudged Kakashi's shoulder and whispered something.
"Kai, is it possible that it's the Second Hokage?"
Kakashi said, his eyes wide and lifeless.
"Hahaha, Kakashi, I didn't expect you to have learned to tell jokes. The Second Hokage was from so many years ago."
"No, he really is the Second Hokage."
Kakashi was speechless.
Just then, Might Duy walked in from outside the door, looking at Tobirama Senju with a surprised expression.
"Second?! What are you doing here? Am I hallucinating from overtraining? Not only the Second, but also Lord Sakumo and Senior Kagami!"
Might Duy puzzled, walked up and stood behind Meikyō.
"It really is the Second Hokage?!"
Might Guy looked like he'd seen a ghost.
"Alright, everyone should be here by now. Let's begin the meeting."
Dan Katō stood up from his seat, glanced around, and said.
"According to information from Jiraiya's disciple outside the village, namely the female ninja named Konan, Madara has now obtained the Rinnegan and has probably recovered his peak strength, and may even become stronger."
"At the same time, the enemy also obtained the Impure World Reincarnation Jutsu left by the Second Hokage, and resurrected the Third Kazekage and the Third Mizukage to fight for them. In order to deal with this situation, we also used the forbidden technique of Impure World Reincarnation to prepare to resurrect Hatake Sakumo, Kagami Uchiha, and the two previous Hokage."
At this point, everyone in the room immediately turned their attention to the three resurrected Konoha Ninja.
"Unfortunately, our original plan was to revive the First Hokage, who had defeated Madara, as well, but the enemy also possessed the First Hokage's cells and Impure World Reincarnation first."
"The reason we've gathered all the key figures in the village this time is to discuss countermeasures."
After Dan Katō speaking, he looked down.
No one answered, but everyone realized the seriousness of the situation, their faces grave as they fell into deep thought.
"Shikaku, what's your opinion?"
"Fourth Hokage, I wonder if the Impure World Reincarnation Jutsu can fully reveal the power of the deceased?"
Nara Shikaku, who already had a small mustache on his chin, raised his hand to speak.
"I can answer this question."
Tobirama Senju spoke:
"The Impure World Reincarnation Jutsu I invented can only give the resurrected person 20% of their strength. However, it is said that Madara's side has improved this technique, which can give the resurrected person nearly half of their strength in life. As for whether it can give my resurrected brother half of his strength in life, I am not sure if their improved version can reach that level."
Orochimaru nodded and added from the side:
"I've discussed it with the Second Hokage, and we'll do our best to improve the Impure World Reincarnation Jutsu within the limited time available, so that it can be used to its fullest potential."
Nara Shikaku nodded and continued:
"Second, if I may ask, did the First Hokage have any weaknesses? To deal with such an enemy, we need to gather as much information as possible."
"Let alone experts at the level of Big Brother, most experts who can reach the level of Shadow generally do not have any obvious weaknesses. Even if they have shortcomings, they are relative and difficult to use as flaws."
Tobirama Senju.
"I understand. Then I would like to confirm the balance of power between the two sides again. Lord Meikyō, Madara's strength has been restored. Can you still stop him?"
"Ban's strength is recovering, and I am also getting stronger. I should be able to fight him."
Nara Shikaku breathed a sigh of relief.