Chapter 4

Don't forget, Senju Tobirama was renowned as the fastest ninja in the world.

Though this title later passed to Namikaze Minato, it was during the Fourth Hokage's time that it shifted.

"Flying Thunder God Slash!"

A kunai whizzed past Orochimaru's head as Tobirama lunged at him with lightning speed!

During the era of the Warring States before Konoha's founding, Tobirama used this move to slay Uchiha Madara's younger brother, Izuna.

Orochimaru reacted swiftly, spewing out the Kusanagi sword from his mouth.

Clang!

Metal clashed against metal.

All eyes turned to the source of the sound.

Though Orochimaru blocked the fatal blow with Kusanagi, Tobirama's kunai still severed one of his arms.

"Hiss."

The intense pain made Orochimaru draw a sharp breath. The Second Hokage proved to be incredibly formidable, even when utilizing just 70% of his power.

"Nicely done stopping me, kid," Tobirama remarked calmly.

"The Second Hokage is that powerful?"

"Can Orochimaru, one of the legendary Sannin, even match him?"

The two Anbu outside the barrier were visibly stunned.

"Wood Style: Forest Emergence!" Hashirama broke free from Sarutobi Hiruzen's blockade.

A vast forest engulfed the entire battlefield.

Tobirama was momentarily distracted. Seeing this, Orochimaru swiftly retreated, maintaining a safe distance.

It seemed that Tobirama would have to deal with his brother before confronting Orochimaru.

How formidable is Senju Hashirama?

During the Warring States era, he and Uchiha Madara quelled chaos single-handedly, earning the title of God of Shinobi and The Strongest Uchiha respectively.

In Hashirama and Madara's era, even Tobirama's strength paled in comparison.

Currently, Senju Hashirama, reincarnated from the dirt, is only operating at around 40% capacity, but it's still beyond Sarutobi Hiruzen's capabilities.

"Sorry, sensei, the First Hokage was too formidable. I couldn't stop him," Hiruzen admitted, joining Tobirama. However, he was in bad shape, his armor shattered and barely able to grip his weapon.

"It's alright, monkey. I'll handle the caster of the Four Purple Flames Formation. Get word to the Konoha ninjas once you're out," Tobirama decided, outlining their battle strategy.

To break through the Four Purple Flame Formation from the inside, you need destructive power on par with a tailed beast, unless you eliminate the caster. However, the four sound ninjas set up multiple small barriers to shield themselves. That's why Sarutobi Hiruzen couldn't escape the barrier in the original scenario.

Before Hiruzen could finish speaking, Hashirama's attack struck. Seeing this, Hiruzen quickly retreated behind Senju Tobirama.

"Water Style: Water Dragon Jutsu!"

This technique was one of Senju Tobirama's most powerful water-style ninjutsu.

Countless water spheres converged in mid-air, generating immense suction that immobilized Hashirama and even hindered Orochimaru, who was hiding behind him.

With a fierce cry, Kenji raised his hands, shaping the water spheres into a massive water dragon spanning a hundred meters.

The force was so overwhelming that even Orochimaru considered fleeing.

Boom!

The water dragon engulfed Hashirama, Orochimaru, and even Tobirama within its range.

"Transformation: Adamantine Prison Wall!" Hiruzen quickly transformed into his Monkey King form, encasing himself within an iron cage.

The impact of hundreds of tons of water crashed against the ceiling.

The alloy roof, once resilient against countless ninjutsu, finally gave way and collapsed.

The four sound ninjas were buried beneath the rubble.

With the destruction of the Four Purple Flame Formation, the barrier dissipated rapidly.

"Is Orochimaru done for?"

"The Second Hokage's technique is incredible. To unleash such a potent water-style jutsu in a barren environment like this... He truly lives up to his reputation!"

Nevertheless, the two Anbu continued with their commentary.