As the footage continued, everyone's attention locked onto the screen again.
[Hiruzen and Orochimaru had already exchanged several rounds, both sides still probing with ordinary ninjutsu.]
Even so, the average shinobi and villagers were fired up just watching.
"No wonder Lord Third is the strongest Hokage!"
"I swear I'll become Hokage someday—someone as strong as Lord Third!"
Naruto, sitting in the Chūnin Exam stands, looked at the Third Hokage on the screen with eyes full of admiration.
The footage continued.
[After a dozen more exchanges, Orochimaru suddenly retreated all the way to the barrier.]
[He stopped, smiling eerily. "As expected of my teacher. Even at your age, you're still this strong."]
[The Third Hokage snorted without answering—playing the seasoned master perfectly.]
[Orochimaru's smile froze. His voice turned cold. "In that case… allow me to test out my forbidden technique."]
[Orochimaru's hands blurred through a series of seals.]
[Forbidden Jutsu: Edo Tensei!]
[With the activation of Edo Tensei, two coffins slowly rose before him—along with a hint of a third.]
[At that instant, the Third moved swiftly, blocking the emergence of the third coffin.]
Pure Land
[Hashirama Senju: Little brother… I remember Edo Tensei is YOUR ninjutsu. When did it become that Orochimaru boy's?]
[Tobirama Senju: Big bro! Don't say anything. Just wait—we'll deal with Orochimaru once he arrives here in the Pure Land!]
…
Konoha – Chūnin Exam Arena
Orochimaru, still pretending to sit calmly as the Kazekage, suddenly felt a chill down his spine—as if a terrifying presence was staring right through him.
The footage continued.
[Orochimaru, unbothered by the blocked third coffin, calmly opened the two that had surfaced.]
When the coffins opened, everyone—both the living and the dead—saw who had been resurrected.
The entire shinobi world and the Pure Land fell into shock.
Especially the Pure Land: chaos instantly broke out.
Because—
Inside the two coffins were…
The First Hokage, Hashirama Senju!
The Second Hokage, Tobirama Senju!
Pure Land
[Hashirama Senju: Little brother, if you're going to attack Orochimaru, let me go first. I need to handle this personally!]
[Tobirama Senju: He actually had the nerve to call MY forbidden jutsu HIS…
And he resurrected ME with it?!]
[Uchiha Madara: HAHAHA! Well done, Tobirama! To think you got trapped by your own invention! Hilarious!]
[Madara: Hashirama AND Tobirama revived together… your student may be doomed.
Konoha too—might get wiped out.]
Kirigakure
"Unbelievable… we actually get to see the legendary God of Shinobi fight!"
Mei Terumi's shock quickly turned into excitement.
Sunagakure
"I never thought much of Edo Tensei before… but to resurrect the God of Shinobi?!"
Granny Chiyo's eyes were filled with awe.
Kumogakure
"The God of Shinobi, huh? Looks like we'll witness true Wood Style today!"
The Fourth Raikage A wasn't shocked—he was thrilled.
Iwagakure
"To think I can see Lord Hashirama and Lord Tobirama again in my lifetime…"
Ōnoki's eyes were full of nostalgia.
Amegakure – Akatsuki Base
Deidara: "First and Second Hokage, huh? Legends, sure… but what if they're like the Third—only impressive in name?"
Sasori: "Whether they're the real deal or frauds… we'll know soon.
If they're frauds too, taking the Nine-Tails will be child's play."
Itachi opened his mouth but didn't speak.
Pain frowned. Orochimaru had once been Akatsuki—but was now a traitor.
Konoha
"Heavens, Lord First and Lord Second were resurrected by that traitor Orochimaru!
Good thing we have the strongest Third Hokage!"
"That's right! With the strongest Hokage, even the First and Second won't beat us!"
"Lord Third, you can do it! Protect the village!"
The average ninja and villagers were cheering Hiruzen on.
Hiruzen himself looked anything but confident.
He always knew Orochimaru would strike—but never imagined Edo Tensei would be used.
And resurrecting the First and Second Hokage?!
Since the footage was showing the immediate future, he could only wonder:
Did he win… or lose?
Did Konoha survive… or fall?
But at least he knew one thing:
Now that he was warned, he must stop Orochimaru from using Edo Tensei.
The footage continued.
[Hashirama and Tobirama stepped out of their coffins.
After a brief exchange of words, both were fully taken under Orochimaru's control.]
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