Orochimaru had guessed the other party's identity long ago. By rights, in his position as Hokage, he should have immediately captured him and dealt with him according to the law.
But these were extraordinary times.
He truly did not know what this fellow was, or why he had attacked Uchiha Fugaku, taken control of Konoha, and attempted to destroy it.
However, the other party was now a bedraggled dog, hunted across the world by the Grass God, so Orochimaru could handle him however he pleased.
Thus, he intended to squeeze him dry first. After all, intelligence and materials for Impure World Reincarnation were tangible gains.
Especially during a war, what could be more important than detailed intelligence about the enemy?
"Sorry, Minato. I can't avenge you yet. After all, revenge is the most worthless act."
Orochimaru's expression was cold and stern.
The next day, in an underground cavern outside Konoha.
This cavern had existed for many years, and barriers had been set up all around it. Numerous Anbu were already stationed there, and all three Sannin stood inside. In addition, Danzo, Utatane Koharu, and the other elders stood in the shadows.
Bright lights hung from the cavern walls, illuminating the contours of the entire space.
The air was slightly damp, carrying the earthy tang of soil and rock. This was still a cave, after all.
They had chosen this location because an enclosed space could contain the risks, should anything go wrong with the jutsu and cause abnormalities in those summoned.
This confined space would also prevent the chaos from sweeping through all of Konoha.
One Nine-Tails' Rampage was enough.
At that moment, a faint smell of scorched paper talismans lingered in the air.
The young Kabuto Yakushi stood in the center of the chamber, his hands forming seals, his