91 Chapter 89.2 : Hiruzen's Death!

[Senju Hashirama: Ah, Madara, you're so cruel. You didn't take me with you when you left to have some fun. I really wanted to join in on the adventure.]

[Uzumaki Mito: Are you still thinking about that at a time like this?]

[Senju Tobirama: Honestly, I wouldn't mind some action too. While the idea of being defeated by my own student adds a touch of drama, it would be better if he could handle this on his own.

[Sarutobi Hiruzen: …..]

[Orochimaru: First and Second Hokage, your wishes can be granted.]

Everyone was baffled.

At this moment, the Golden List notification reappeared.

[Gold List Tip: Orochimaru starts a live broadcast.]

Another screen appeared in the Golden List live broadcast room.

The content on the screen was the Konoha Arena, which no one could see after Haruno Sakura, Sasuke, and Naruto had moved.

In the center was the formation of four purple flames. Inside the formation, Orochimaru stood before three lifeless bodies: Hashirama, Tobirama, and the Fourth Kazekage Rasa.

On the other side, Sarutobi Hiruzen waited.

[Senju Hashirama: Okay?]

Suddenly, Hashirama and Tobirama opened their eyes.

They looked around, initially disoriented but quickly regained their clarity.

[Senju Tobirama: Impure World Reincarnation!]

Tobirama's nimble hands made a few seals, and Hashirama had already summoned natural energy into his body.

[Senju Hashirama: It feels good to absorb natural energy. My strength is back to 50%. If I enter Sage Mode again, I'll be unstoppable.]

[Sarutobi Hiruzen: You guys really want to play, huh?]

Tobirama shot a disdainful look at Hashirama, saying, "You really want to have fun? Do you even know how much power you can unleash?"

[Senju Hashirama: Huh? Let me check... Oh, I can only use about 20% of my power. How? Madara can use the Rinnegan, and a few others can tap into 80% of their power.]

[Senju Tobirama: Orochimaru, you're a disappointment. You've only mastered the Ninjutsu I created and couldn't take it any further.]

[Orochimaru: Why are you two so hard to please?]

[Orochimaru: My apologies, their powers are still limited. Anger is holding them back. So, go ahead, play to your heart's content.]

Orochimaru smiled and released Hashirama and Tobirama from his control. From the live broadcast, he knew that the reincarnated Hokage could break free.

Uchiha Madara could, and now Hashirama and Tobirama had joined the ranks. Due to their priority, they couldn't resist his control. But even under his control, First and Second Hokages couldn't exert more than 20% of their power.

[Orochimaru: You're free!]

Tobirama withdrew his hands from his mouth, ready to unleash his full potential. The battle began instantly.

Sarutobi Hiruzen understood that he couldn't fool the Second Hokage. They were obviously seeking justice for the Senju family, and they weren't going to be swayed by his words.

He decided to give it his all, but he knew he couldn't face Hashirama and Tobirama alone, even though he could only use 20% of his strength. 

With the help of the infinite chakra characteristic of the impure world reincarnation, he could perform various forbidden jutsu effortlessly, making it impossible for the old Sarutobi Hiruzen to keep up.

Koharu and Mitokado Homura supported him, but it was clear they were struggling.

First Hokage's power was growing rapidly.

Seeing this, Sarutobi Hiruzen decided to change his strategy.

[Sarutobi Hiruzen: Death is not the end. In the Golden List era, there's a chance for resurrection. Uchiha Ran will definitely resurrect me as his teacher and because of that, they'll make a case for leniency. I must clear my name!]

[Sarutobi Hiruzen: Shadow Clone Jutsu! Dead Demon Consuming Seal!]

He rapidly performed seals, and a Shinigami phantom appeared behind him. Two Shadow Clones dashed towards First and Second Hokages while he himself confronted Orochimaru.

[Sarutobi Hiruzen: Seal!]

In an instant, the three souls were sealed by Sarutobi Hiruzen without any resistance. Everything went surprisingly smoothly.

[Sarutobi Hiruzen: I've sacrificed myself for Konoha and captured Orochimaru. Homura and Koharu are still alive; they'll vouch for me. I'm a hero! I'll return!]

Sarutobi Hiruzen closed his eyes with a satisfied smile. However, he soon realized his consciousness was still active inside Shinigami's stomach due to Golden List's existence.

He saw four figures: Namikaze Minato, which was understandable since he had also died after using the Dead Demon Consuming Seal. However, the other three weren't Hashirama, Tobirama, and Orochimaru, but Koharu, Mitokado Homura, and the Fourth Kazekage Rasa!

What was going on?

Instinctively, he tried to connect his consciousness to the Golden List chat area.

[Orochimaru: Dead Demon Consuming Seal. I didn't expect you to master such a Ninjutsu, teacher. I was on the verge of disappearing.]

[Senju Hashirama: Is the old monkey trying to be funny? Or did he decide to repent at the last moment?]

[Senju Tobirama: I can't make heads or tails of this. Why did the he send Koharu and Homura to confront me and my elder brother? Was it to make it easier for them to be taken away?]

Sarutobi Hidden Slash!

 Meow, I want to know why these three were taken!

"Minato, what do you mean by clenching your fist?

"Wait, Rasa, why are you joining in the fun? 

"Homura, Koharu, save me!"

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