The Fourth Hokage had died so young. It seemed the Shinobi World had remained in constant turmoil during the time they had been away from the world of the living.
"Well..."
The Third Hokage sighed and was about to speak when Orochimaru raised a hand to stop him. Minato's heart tightened.
Kushina's coffin was right beside Minato's, so after stepping out, she quickly scanned the faces around her and felt somewhat relieved when she saw him.
Now husband and wife were both looking at Orochimaru, waiting for the answer that had them so unsettled.
Orochimaru slowly took a step forward, then explained to Minato and Kushina:
"Several years ago, Hatake Sakumo defected with Naruto. They left the Land of Fire and went to Kusagakure."
Rather than shock, the news brought the couple profound relief. As long as Naruto was all right, that was enough. As for which village he was in, that was at most a little regrettable.
But from what they knew of Hatake Sakumo, if he had chosen the Land of Grass, that meant it suited them better.
Otherwise, Hatake Sakumo would never have done it.
That was what credibility meant.
If Orochimaru had taken Naruto away, then the couple truly would have been unable to stop themselves from worrying.
"This brat is the one controlling Impure World Reincarnation?"
Madara Uchiha opened his eyes and looked at Kabuto Yakushi in Sage Mode, his scarlet eyes indifferent.
At his words, Hashirama Senju glanced back at him and smiled. "Sure enough, you're here too, Madara.
"But we aren't the main players this time. Since we're here, let's watch for now."
"That's right. Kabuto has an exceptionally high aptitude for ninjutsu and has used Sage Mode to master a perfected Impure World Reincarnation, so these bodies of yours are all very