"Impure World Reincarnation!!!"
Hearing Orochimaru's low growl, Shinichi Hyuga, who had been focused on Might Guy and Kimimaro, quickly turned his head to look.
Impure World Reincarnation?!
Shinichi was not unfamiliar with this jutsu; in fact, he was quite familiar with it. This was Orochimaru's signature Ninjutsu, one that shone brightly even on the battlefields of later Naruto arcs. One could say that the Impure World Reincarnation jutsu permeated the entire story.
Under the insight of the Byakugan, a complex sealing formula similar to the Summoning Jutsu appeared on the ground. Despite not seeing the live sacrifice required for the Impure World Reincarnation, two coffins slowly rose from the earth.
Two powerful streams of chakra emanated from these two coffins, and an indescribable pressure enveloped everyone's hearts.
The Byakugan's vision could easily penetrate the wooden coffins. With just a glance, Shinichi recognized the two figures inside.
Feeling the oppressive aura and momentum radiating from the two individuals in the coffins, Shinichi's muscles immediately tensed up, preparing for battle.
Was the jutsu Orochimaru used truly the Impure World Reincarnation now?!
Actually, that wasn't accurate. His jutsu had been completed a long time ago. At the very least, it was definitely not used spontaneously after encountering Shinichi's group. The Impure World Reincarnation had already been performed; at this moment, Orochimaru was merely summoning the two coffins from another location.
Shinichi felt a deep regret for not being able to examine the secrets of the Impure World Reincarnation fully. However, at this moment, he probably didn't have the luxury of investigating how this forbidden jutsu was performed. What he needed to worry about was... how they could safely escape from Orochimaru's grasp.
"Boom!!!"
Under the astonished gaze of Jiraiya, Shisui, and the others, the lids of the two coffins simultaneously tipped over, revealing two men wearing Warring States-period armor to everyone's sight.
Jiraiya stared at one of the men wearing red armor for a long time. After recognizing the person's identity, Jiraiya felt the hairs on his body stand up, and his scalp tingle.
"This is..."
"The First Hokage-sama and... the Second Hokage-sama?!!"
Jiraiya felt his throat go dry. He opened his mouth and spoke with difficulty.
The two individuals Orochimaru summoned with the Impure World Reincarnation were none other than the First Hokage of Konoha, Hashirama Senju, and the Second Hokage, Tobirama Senju.
The two Hokage slowly walked out of the coffins amidst Jiraiya's slightly panicked low roar. Two pairs of dull and indifferent eyes subsequently focused on Jiraiya, causing his heart to sink.
"Hmm?"
"This jutsu..."
Besides Jiraiya, Shinichi was also carefully observing the two Hokage summoned by Orochimaru's Impure World Reincarnation. Shinichi, who was quite knowledgeable about the Impure World Reincarnation, noticed the discrepancy.
Orochimaru's jutsu seemed incomplete. The accuracy of the summoned First and Second Hokage was somewhat lacking.
Not only were the eyes of the two reanimated bodies dull, but their movements upon leaving the coffins appeared stiff to Shinichi, as if they weren't familiar with the bodies. Although the chakra emanating from them gave Shinichi a certain sense of oppression, Shinichi knew that this level of pressure could not compare to their power in life.
Orochimaru's Impure World Reincarnation was probably only superficially impressive.
However, Jiraiya, who lacked the Byakugan and sufficient knowledge of the Impure World Reincarnation, did not share Shinichi's feelings.
The moment he saw the First and Second Hokage, Jiraiya instantly felt like he was facing a great enemy. His nerves immediately tightened, and he dared not relax for a moment.
On the other side, Shisui and Kakashi quickly moved to Jiraiya and Shinichi's side. It seemed that only by standing with their companions could they feel a slight sense of security.
And from the moment the First and Second Hokage appeared on the battlefield, no one paid attention to the fight between Kimimaro and Guy.
"Orochimaru... you... How dare you desecrate the bodies of the First and Second Hokage?!"
"This kind of jutsu that manipulates the dead... what do you take life for, you bastard!"
While being wary of Hashirama and Tobirama, Jiraiya's chest was also filled with anger due to Orochimaru's actions. Disregarding their years of friendship, he immediately scolded Orochimaru with an angry roar.
Orochimaru, who was being rebuked by Jiraiya, didn't mind, only chuckling, as if forcefully suppressing his inner laughter.
"Naïve and foolish fellow!"
"What do I take life for?!"
"Hmph, I am allowing lives that have already withered to continue to blossom in the present world!"
As he spoke, Orochimaru appeared behind Hashirama and Tobirama. Two kunai with attached tags appeared in his hands at some point, and he then plunged them into the backs of the two Hokage.
When Orochimaru withdrew his hands from their bodies, the kunai were no longer there.
At the same time, the eyes of both Hashirama and Tobirama, who had been reanimated into the world, gained a little more light.
Water Release: Water Severing Wave!
Under Orochimaru's control, Tobirama Senju quickly formed hand signs. It only took the blink of an eye to form five or six signs. In Jiraiya's eyes, Tobirama attacked without any warning. With his mouth open, a column of water surged out.
"Scatter!!"
Jiraiya reacted quickly. The moment he noticed the enemy's unusual movement, he loudly warned everyone. Several figures are scattered simultaneously. Just as Jiraiya and Shinichi's group dispersed, the Water Severing Wave struck the ground, leaving a clean, smooth cut like a blade had passed through.
"The power of the Water Release is incredible!"
"As expected of the Second Hokage-sama!"
Jiraiya, having just dodged the attack, didn't forget to praise Tobirama Senju's jutsu prowess in a low voice. At the same time, his expression became extremely serious.
Orochimaru's jutsu... was very tricky.
Even Jiraiya, who was full of confidence in himself, couldn't help but consider retreating at this moment.
A little farther away, Kimimaro and Might Guy were locked in a fierce, undecided battle. Although Kimimaro had entered the second stage of the Curse Mark, greatly increasing his strength, Might Guy surpassed Kimimaro in power, speed, and experience. Even without using the Eight Gates Formation, he could still suppress Kimimaro.
However, relying on the formidable nature of the Shikotsumyaku, Kimimaro was able to endure Might Guy's attacks and showed no signs of defeat in the short term.
But Orochimaru was clearly aware of Kimimaro's physical condition. Although Kimimaro's bloodline disease was only in its initial stages, its presence nonetheless limited Kimimaro's potential.
If he were facing an ordinary opponent and finished the fight quickly, Kimimaro would not suffer any harm.
But facing a formidable enemy like Might Guy, Orochimaru didn't think Kimimaro could last too long.
It was precisely for this reason that Orochimaru used the Impure World Reincarnation before Kimimaro showed signs of defeat.
Orochimaru had confirmed that Jiraiya's "subordinates" were all elites of the elite. To break free from Jiraiya's entanglement, Orochimaru felt he had no choice but to intervene!
At the same time, he also wanted to test the newly completed Impure World Reincarnation jutsu using Jiraiya.
The Impure World Reincarnation forbidden jutsu required continuous experimentation and constant correction.
"The jutsu's power is quite strong, restoring some of their living strength, but judging from the performance, it's restored at most sixty percent of their potential."
Although Tobirama's Water Release came aggressively, it posed no threat to Shinichi.
The attack was sudden, but it could not escape the Byakugan, and while the Water Severing Wave was fast, it was no match for his Body Flicker.
Shinichi, who had put some distance between himself and the attack, surveyed the battlefield, then focused his gaze on Hashirama Senju, who was wearing red armor.
At the same time, Shinichi focused on Hashirama, who clapped his hands together, already activating a Ninjutsu.
"Watch out for your feet!"
Hashirama Senju was on a different level from Tobirama Senju. Even with Orochimaru's currently imprecise Impure World Reincarnation, even a half-strength Hashirama required Shinichi's group to be fully alert.
Shinichi sensed Hashirama Senju's chakra fluctuation. While leaping away from his original position, he didn't forget to warn his companions.
"Feet?!"
Jiraiya reacted a moment too late. During his moment of hesitation, the ground beneath his feet began to bulge. In the next instant, several thick tree roots, like coiled dragons, surged from the ground, rapidly reaching for Jiraiya, Shisui, and the others.
As the Wood Release displayed its power, the green grass growing on the grassland instantly lost its color, as if its life force had been drained.
Shinichi naturally observed the sudden change in the environment with his wide field of vision.
Seeing tree roots coiling toward him mid-air, Shinichi swiftly shot several kunai toward the ground, then instantly used the Flying Thunder God Technique to teleport back to the ground, avoiding the attack.
"Don't let those wooden roots touch you; they can absorb your chakra!"
Although he hadn't personally experienced the effect of being struck by the First Hokage's Wood Release, Shinichi could deduce the effect from the rapidly withering grass.
Shinichi, who had used the Flying Thunder God to retreat from the direct battle, warned Jiraiya and the others, but he himself didn't go all out, still carefully observing Orochimaru's various methods.
Shinichi's nature was cautious. Without absolute confidence in controlling Orochimaru, he could not strike rashly. If a man like Orochimaru sensed danger, it would be extremely difficult to catch him next time.
Although Hashirama Senju's Wood Release offense was strong, thanks to Shinichi's warning, Jiraiya and the others didn't find it too difficult to handle.
While the opponent's Wood Release had a large attack range, for some unknown reason, it felt somewhat dull, and the attacks were straightforward, making the trajectory very easy to predict.
Coupled with Jiraiya, Shisui, and Kakashi's inherent high mobility, everyone safely and calmly retreated from the Wood Release area under Hashirama's attack.
Hashirama Senju's Wood Release created a small forest in the vast grassland.
Although his jutsu failed to cause any damage, it successfully isolated the people present into several separate battlefields.
While Jiraiya and the others were busy dealing with the Wood Release, Tobirama Senju launched another attack, targeting the young Kakashi Hatake and closing the distance directly.
Simple hand-to-hand attacks immediately forced Kakashi to retreat steadily, putting him in a perilous situation.
Jiraiya wanted to help Kakashi, but unexpectedly, Orochimaru suddenly joined the battle.
Orochimaru's body was like a snake, gliding along the ground with his lower half. In the blink of an eye, he had already charged in front of Jiraiya. As Orochimaru approached, Jiraiya saw him open his mouth, and a sharp blade extended directly from his throat, heading straight for Jiraiya's forehead.
Sensing Orochimaru's intense killing intent, Jiraiya hurriedly shifted his body to dodge, momentarily unable to worry about Kakashi.
"Is he treating Kakashi as a weakness?"
Shinichi Hyuga saw everything happening on the battlefield. As Tobirama Senju attacked, Shinichi sensed a bad feeling. Just as he was about to help Kakashi block Tobirama's attack, a strong gust of wind suddenly struck him from the side.
Hashirama Senju appeared beside Shinichi at some point.
He seemed to have stepped out of the tree roots, appearing very suddenly. Shinichi's sensory Ninjutsu hadn't sensed his presence at all. If the Byakugan hadn't detected an approaching enemy, Shinichi would not have noticed him.
A strong sweeping kick violently struck Shinichi's head. Shinichi, aware of the attack, quickly bent down to dodge and rapidly pulled out two explosion tags, throwing them into the air.
As Shinichi used the Flying Thunder God to instantly teleport away, the two explosion tags intertwined in mid-air and then emitted a dazzling, blinding light.
Mutually Multiplying Explosive Tags!
This was originally a powerful forbidden jutsu created by the Second Hokage, Tobirama Senju, and recorded in the Scroll of Seals. Due to the terrifying power of the jutsu, it often backfired and affected the user, causing it to become a forbidden jutsu kept locked away.
Shinichi Hyuga had memorized this jutsu long ago. As his use of the Flying Thunder God became more refined and his understanding of Sealing Jutsu deepened, he also learned this forbidden jutsu during his training period at Mount Myōboku.
While it might be a suicidal Ninjutsu for others, for Shinichi, who mastered the Flying Thunder God, using this jutsu posed no risk.
Unlike explosion tags of normal power, the power of the Mutually Multiplying Explosive Tags increases almost exponentially.
Although Shinichi only threw two explosion tags, as they exploded, they could summon more explosion tags. The resulting power was no less than using a hundred explosion tags tied together.
"Boom!!!!"
A thunderous explosion shook the entire earth slightly. The people fighting in various battlefields were stunned by the commotion. Even the reanimated Tobirama Senju involuntarily paused his attacks at this moment, slightly leaning down to resist the sweeping shockwave.
The shockwave generated by the explosion whipped up grass and dirt, making it impossible to open one's eyes. Even Kabuto, located on the outer edge of the explosion, was currently lying prone on the ground, not daring to stand up.
The First Hokage, located at the center of the explosion, was scattered into pieces, completely losing his mobility.
The power of the forbidden jutsu was rapidly repairing Hashirama's body, but due to the severe damage, the repair speed was not fast.
Shinichi Hyuga alone had successfully halted the mobility of the reanimated Hashirama.
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