" Orochimaru, wait a minute."
The group's attention was focused on Naruto; they were so engrossed in the battle that they completely forgot about the kid who had somehow sneaked in.
They were all curious about what Naruto, a little kid, could possibly be doing.
As for Hiruzen Sarutobi?
A smile had already crept onto his lips. He knew that Naruto was definitely an excellent inheritor of the Will of Fire and wouldn't stand by and watch him be killed by Orochimaru.
See, Danzo, I was right.
Under Hiruzen Sarutobi's expectant gaze, Naruto slowly approached their location.
But what was expected didn't happen. Naruto stood in front of the First Hokage and the Second Hokage, leaving them somewhat bewildered. Orochimaru had controlled their bodies, but not their minds, and they could still speak.
"Little one, are you a descendant of the Uzumaki Clan?"
Hashirama Senju stroked his chin, looking at Naruto with curiosity. He could sense the strong life force emanating from Naruto, confirming that he was undoubtedly a Uzumaki Clan. But weren't all Uzumaki Clan members supposed to have red hair?
Hashirama Senju is now even more curious about Naruto's parents. One of them isn't from the Uzumaki Clan, yet their genes are so powerful that they can even alter the Uzumaki Clan's signature red hair. Amazing.
"Yes, the First."
Naruto had a pretty good impression of Hashirama Senju, that goofy guy, but of course, he really hated that guy in the arena who kept stomping his feet to block.
While the two were talking, Tobirama Senju was also observing Naruto. Because of his older brother and sister-in-law, he had some goodwill towards Naruto, the little guy from the Uzumaki Clan, but not much.
But Naruto's next words silenced Tobirama Senju and Hashirama Senju.
"Um, Lord First, you and Second are both from the Senju Clan, but why haven't I seen a single member of the Senju Clan in the village?"
When Naruto said this, his eyebrows furrowed, and the little expression on his face was absolutely hilarious, as if he was hesitating whether or not to ask such a question.
Orochimaru watched Naruto's performance with a mocking expression. He knew that Naruto-kun was definitely not someone to be trifled with.
Tobirama Senju didn't think much of it. After all, it was his elder brother who had ordered the Senju Clan to abandon the Senju surname and integrate into the common people, so he casually replied:
"They just abandoned the Senju surname, but they're actually... in Konoha... Hmm? Something's not right."
He first closed his eyes and sensed for a while, then became somewhat uncertain.
"Big brother, come here."
Hashirama Senju also noticed that something was wrong with his younger brother; his brother's expression was very strange.
Put your hands together, close your eyes, and begin to carefully contemplate the meaning.
Orochimaru relaxed his control over the two at this point. As long as they didn't harm him, he would let them do as they pleased. He was also happy to see what Naruto-kun was up to.
He glanced at his teacher with a mischievous grin, sensing that his teacher was in for a lot of trouble today.
Hashirama Senju was known as the God of the Shinobi World during his lifetime. His extraordinary sensory abilities allowed him to quickly "scan" the entire Konoha. However, Hashirama Senju then fell silent. Unconvinced, he "scanned" the entire Konoha again.
In the center of the village, this familiar Chakra belongs to the Monkey clan; the one next to it looks like Shimura... On the outermost edge of the village, this chilling Chakra belongs to the Uchiha.
Hashirama Senju clasped his hands together, channeling his Wood Release Chakra and using the plants as his eyes to search for members of the Senju Clan. But after so long, not a single one had appeared.
Hashirama Senju has completely baffled him. Even though he was resurrected by Orochimaru and his strength is not what it used to be, he should still be able to sense the bloodline of his own clan. But after searching for so long, he hasn't found a single one. That's a bit unreasonable, isn't it?
Seeing the strange expressions on the two men's faces, Hiruzen Sarutobi felt a sense of foreboding. He had a feeling that something bad was about to happen, something big. He had a feeling that his father, Sasuke Sarutobi, was calling to him.
Hashirama Senju shook his head at his Tobirama Senju, indicating that he hadn't found it either.
Tobirama Senju could no longer remain seated. He coldly questioned Hiruzen Sarutobi, his entire body trembling with rage.
" Monkey, you'd better explain to me what's going on here!"
"Ah, this... um... teacher, please let me explain."
Hiruzen Sarutobi and couldn't give a coherent explanation for a long time. In the end, Orochimaru couldn't stand it anymore and gave the two unsuspecting people a little explanation.
"I was just sent out by my teacher..."
Orochimaru was interrupted sharply by Hiruzen Sarutobi before he could finish speaking.
Orochimaru, is this how I taught you?
As Hiruzen Sarutobi spoke, he kept winking at Orochimaru, hoping that Orochimaru would understand his meaning as he had done more than a decade ago.
Orochimaru ignored it, pretending not to see. His Teacher Sarutobi, had changed. He was old, no longer the spirited Hiruzen Sarutobi of yesteryear. Now, he was decaying, incompetent, ambitious yet cowardly...
Orochimaru turned his head away, no longer looking at Hiruzen Sarutobi.
Seeing Hiruzen Sarutobi's guilty look, Tobirama Senju roughly guessed the outcome, but he wanted to hear Hiruzen Sarutobi admit it himself.
" Monkey, I advise you to admit it."
Tobirama Senju squinted, staring fiercely at Hiruzen Sarutobi.
Under the watchful eyes of the Hashirama Senju brothers, Hashirama and Tobirama Senju, Hiruzen Sarutobi out a sentence.
"They... all sacrificed themselves to protect Konoha. They all sacrificed themselves to protect Konoha."
"Sacrificed? All of them sacrificed? So many people, not a single one left? Monkey, are you kidding me?"
Tobirama Senju gave him a look that said, "Do you think I'm an idiot?" and just watched Hiruzen Sarutobi dawdle and mumble incoherently.
"What did my Senju Clan do wrong to deserve such a fate of annihilation?"
Tobirama Senju was somewhat devastated. His most promising disciple, to whom he had even passed on the Hokage Position, was now repaying him in this way.
Naruto's voice rang out again at this moment, like the last straw that broke the camel's back.
"Oh, of course it's because the Senju Clan is blocking his way. If one or two more clansmen like you come out, wouldn't his Hokage Position be over?"
Lies don't hurt, but the truth is the sharpest knife.
Naruto's words shattered the facade that Hiruzen Sarutobi had maintained for so long.
" Naruto, is this how your grandfather raised you? How can you talk nonsense like that?"
After reprimanding Naruto, Hiruzen Sarutobi looked at Hashirama Senju and Tobirama Senju with a pleading expression.
"Teacher, the child is talking nonsense..."
"Enough, Monkey, I'm not stupid."