Nara Shikaku's face was filled with shock upon hearing this.
Orochimaru?
Edo Tensei Jutsu?
For a moment, his mind couldn't process it. Hadn't Orochimaru already become a Rogue Ninja?
And what was that Edo Tensei Jutsu?
Meanwhile, on the other side.
Although Akimichi Torifu, who was on his way, didn't look at Nara Shikaku, he knew that his junior was definitely pondering these questions. So, he immediately adopted a very serious tone.
"First, Orochimaru!"
"Don't just think of him as a Rogue Ninja; in reality, his master-disciple relationship with the Old Monkey is very deep."
"Otherwise, why do you think Orochimaru was able to escape Konoha so easily after the incident a few years ago?"
"That was just Hiruzen Sarutobi being reluctant to act. Orochimaru also has a somewhat perverse nature; after completely losing the possibility of becoming the Fourth Hokage, he dedicated all his energy to research."
"And there were too many restrictions on human experimentation in Konoha, which is why he chose to expose himself, to better conduct experiments outside after severing his ties."
"The Old Monkey also knew he wronged Orochimaru in choosing the Hokage. Although he gave up on Orochimaru to preserve his power, he still had feelings for his disciple, so Old Konoha hasn't truly pursued Orochimaru all these years."
"Orochimaru might resent Hiruzen Sarutobi, and even subtly look down on his teacher, but if the Old Monkey encountered such a major crisis, he would definitely come to help!"
"Second point, Edo Tensei!"
"This is a jutsu that Teacher Tobirama developed back then, which can summon the deceased back to the living world. Although Teacher Tobirama didn't fully perfect this jutsu before he died, the summoned souls could only exert very limited strength."
"But Orochimaru is a bit perverse; who knows if he has perfected it over the years!"
"So, whether we can annex Old Konoha depends on Hokage-sama, Uchiha Jin!"
"Of course, this high-level situation has nothing to do with us. We just need to make sure to trap these people and prevent them from leaving!"
Akimichi Torifu's tone was calm.
As a disciple of Senju Tobirama, his understanding of his own teacher was naturally incomparable to ordinary people.
Therefore.
He was very clear about Konoha's true foundation. Although Edo Tensei was usually a forbidden jutsu, Hiruzen Sarutobi was now cornered. What if the Old Monkey desperately summoned several Hokage, Uzumaki Mito, Sakumo Hatake, and other strong individuals... it was hard to say!
Meanwhile, on the other side.
Nara Shikaku and the others were completely stunned. Old Konoha actually had such a bizarre jutsu?
Summoning the dead?
Even after serving as Old Konoha High Command for so many years, they never imagined that the Konoha High Command held such terrifying power.
After a moment of contemplation, he asked doubtfully.
"Can our New Konoha withstand it?"
"Elder Torifu, why didn't you stop us back then?"
However, regarding this.
Akimichi Torifu's expression didn't change at all. Instead, he said calmly, "Old Konoha's foundation comes from the Senju Clan. Why do you think the Uchiha have no foundation?"
"Never forget one thing: in the Sengoku period, the Uchiha fought the Senju for a thousand years!"
"Old Konoha relies on the Senju's foundation, while the Uchiha rely on their own foundation."
"Just the Mangekyo Sharingan alone, how many Uchiha have it now?"
These words left Nara Shikaku dumbfounded!
Yes.
Old Konoha's so-called foundation relied solely on having eliminated the Senju Clan back then, thereby acquiring the Senju Clan's foundation.
And what about the Uchiha?
They were also a prominent clan back then, no less than the Senju Clan. Did the Uchiha not have their own foundation?
And there were three openly acknowledged users of the invincible Mangekyo within the Uchiha now.
Jin, Fugaku, Shisui!
So.
It was indeed as Elder Torifu said: this high-level situation should be left to the Uchiha to resolve, and they just needed to do their part.
Soon after.
Everyone arrived at Temporary Stronghold No. 9, and then the group immediately joined the battle.
'Multi-Size Jutsu: Human Bullet Tank!'
Akimichi Choza didn't hesitate, immediately transforming into a giant meatball and charging directly towards the Tsunade Clan.
Almost instantly.
He carved a bloody path through the battlefield!
Nara Shikaku and Inoichi Yamanaka also immediately charged in without a word.
Countless Anbu and independent Ninja, seeing this, also plunged into the battlefield, stabilizing the situation in an instant.
Just then, Utatane Koharu and Homura Mitokado stepped forward.
"A-ki-mi-chi! To-ri-fu!"
"Have even you, old man, become a lackey for the Uchiha now?"
"For old times' sake, let us pass."
The two immediately spoke, their eyes filled with hope.
Yes!
They really hadn't expected Akimichi Torifu, that old geezer, to show up, and even directly side with the Uchiha Clan. But they still couldn't help but try to speak.
After all, they had so many years of friendship, and they hoped Akimichi Torifu would give them some face.
But, unfortunately.
Akimichi Torifu's face was full of disdain, and his tone was cold and indifferent.
"Go back."
"As long as you turn back now, I promise not to lay a hand on you!"
"And as for friendship, don't bring that up to disgust people."
"Among our companions back then, the only friend I truly got along with was Kagami."
"Do you really think I don't know how you bastards ganged up and killed Kagami back then? Kagami's eyes are still in Danzo's eye sockets."
"Do you really think I, Akimichi Torifu, returned to the clan and chose to stay out of worldly affairs all these years because our values didn't align?"
"It was Kagami!"
"That old monkey Hiruzen was chosen by the teacher. I didn't have the ability to avenge Kagami back then, and honestly, I couldn't bring myself to kill you."
"But, similarly."
"Don't expect me to let you off the hook. After all, Ino–Shika–Chō will be working with the Uchiha in the future, and I, Akimichi Torifu, cannot do something as foolish as letting you go."
"So, get out!"
"I don't know how Uchiha Jin will deal with you in the future, but if you don't get back now, then I'll personally kill both of you right here!"
His words were full of killing intent!
Although Akimichi Torifu was very old, the killing intent emanating from him was terrifying.
Meanwhile, on the other side.
Utatane Koharu and Homura Mitokado were instantly frozen in place.
Clearly.
The two never expected that Akimichi Torifu, who seemed like a simpleton back then, would even know about Uchiha Kagami's matter.
Now, they were finished!
Their faces instantly turned extremely ugly, and for a moment, they didn't know what to say!