Traveling through three generations: Making Konoha great again!

The difference in expression between Tobirama and Danzo was quite obvious at this moment.

One was extremely gloomy, while the other's lips unconsciously curled up in a smile.

Tobirama's expression was grim because he always chose extremely secluded locations for setting up the Flying Thunder God Seal.

It's not just one or two.

Instead, they deployed numerous markings on the front lines to form a matrix, creating a series of continuously triggered "escape routes"...

Since Tobirama invented the Flying Thunder God Technique, no one else has been able to erase his mark on such a large scale, or rather, only one person has ever done so.

To erase the Flying Thunder God Seal, one needs extremely powerful sealing techniques and even stronger sensory abilities to actively find them one by one...

"Who is it?!"

A sense of unease welled up in Tobirama's heart.

The Flying Thunder God Technique, which he had always relied on and never failed, suddenly malfunctioned, and even he felt a strong sense of insecurity.

This is different from when the Golden Horn and Silver Horn attacked him.

At that time, he hadn't expected the Cloud Village to be so unstable, to the point that he was severely injured and his chakra was sealed by the Six Paths Treasures...

However, he could sense the Flying Thunder God Seal without any problem, but it was difficult to activate, so he couldn't lead all his Shadow Guards to retreat and had to cover the rear alone.

"Last time, I discovered that the Flying Thunder God Seal I deployed had been completely uprooted..."

"That was fifty years ago!"

At that time, Tobirama felt that Ashina Uzumaki's forbidden technique, "Ten Thousand Seals of the Body," was too dangerous. He believed that its principles must be analyzed and then sealed away. During his negotiations with Hashirama and Mito at Uzushio Village, Tobirama secretly laid down many Flying Thunder God Seals, planning to sneak in one day and steal the old man Ashina's scriptures...

However, just a few days after returning to Konoha, Tobirama, who was about to seize the opportunity to put his plan into action, was shocked to discover that almost all of the Flying Thunder God seals he had set up had failed...

Only one remote area still has the Flying Thunder God Seal remaining.

When Tobirama teleported there, he found a sign belonging to Ashina Uzumaki standing there:

"Negima Senju and dogs are not allowed to enter Uzushio Village!"

At that moment, Tobirama's face turned as black as the bottom of a pot, and he further understood just how powerful the Uzumaki clan's sensory abilities and understanding of sealing techniques were...

This was only because of Hashirama and Mito's reputation; otherwise, Ashina Uzumaki wouldn't have just stood up a sign, but would have used the Kongo Sealing Chains to disfigure Tobirama!

This situation is just like that moment.

Tobirama rubbed his temples, his unease growing stronger.

His Sharingan surged with a chilling power, as if warning him that something bad was about to happen…

"On Hiruzen's side, they encountered Hozuki Gengetsu, an enhanced version of the Edo Tensei, and Mu. Could that mysterious Sengoku powerhouse be Uzumaki Ashina?"

"It's plausible that he faked his death to research forbidden techniques, after all, no one in Konoha or Uzumaki Village recognized his Ten Thousand Seals Body Seal..."

"It wouldn't be difficult for Ashina Uzumaki to train in the 'Yin Seal.' Maintaining a certain level of proficiency is achievable, and dismantling my Impure World Reincarnation is also possible. Furthermore, he has experience in erasing the Flying Thunder God Technique..."

Tobirama felt a chill run down his spine.

Who else could this old madman conjure up?

With his exceptional perception, finding the tombs of the various village shadows was not difficult for him.

So we have Kirigakure and Iwagakure, and all that's left are Sunagakure and Kumogakure...

"Won't they also resurrect Gold and Silver Horns using Edo Tensei?"

Tobirama sensed a strong sense of being targeted and quickly thought of one ninja after another.

However, he didn't believe that Madara Uchiha and Hashirama Senju would be resurrected using Edo Tensei.

Because one of these two was buried by his elder brother himself. Although his elder brother was usually easygoing, when he got serious, no one could beat him... And his elder brother was already in the coffin, becoming the pillar of Konoha.

Even if others tried to use Edo Tensei, they couldn't break through Mito Uzumaki's seal...

It can only be said that, just as everyone always thinks that Tobirama did the bad things, as the Senju who thought he understood the Uchiha the most, Tobirama actually had a very deep filter for Madara.

That guy wouldn't become the so-called mastermind, much less fake his death to escape his older brother's notice.

"What is this guy's goal?"

"He trapped Danzo and me behind Iwagakure's rear. Judging from his knowledge of my Flying Thunder God technique, he clearly has the ability to monitor a large area..."

"Then it's possible to transmit information to Iwagakure and Kumogakure."

"Is this a setup to let them capture us? Yes, capture me and Danzo, force Hiruzen to negotiate peace with these two villages, and thus delay Konoha's continued progress in the ninja world..."

"Fortunately, he didn't seize the opportunity too early. Konoha's forces have now been honed through a cycle, and they've already encountered ninjas from Kirigakure and Amegakure..."

Tobirama's gaze was gloomy.

He absolutely cannot let Hiruzen hold him back!

Even though he's surrounded now, he's not in a state of serious injury due to the Six Paths Treasures.

They remain highly effective in combat.

Moreover, Izuna is still inside him.

"Qingshui, don't panic!"

"With you and me here, Danzo's Wind Release Chakra Mode, and Root members like the Eighth Hokage and Shiguro, our elite squad can hold out until reinforcements arrive..."

Izuna's gaze shared the same somber tone as Tobirama's.

"That bastard Tobirama Senju must be unhappy because you're an Uchiha who's mastered the Flying Thunder God Technique! After all, you and I have similar faces, so I can understand what he's thinking..."

"I can understand why he chose this time. He probably felt that Konoha didn't need to continue fighting and should call a retreat to develop its strength..."

"He doesn't want to wage a large-scale war, but rather to use this opportunity to teach you a lesson, and also to use the Impure World Reincarnation he controls to take over Kumogakure and Iwagakure..."

"So you don't need to worry. He's still the Hokage of Konoha. Although he's intensified his efforts against the Uchiha clan, he won't go all out against you. He'll leave you a chance to survive..."

Izuna's analysis is completely different from Tobirama's.

But strangely enough, if you replace "Tobirama" with "Madara" in his context, you can basically guess the whole truth! "Not only that..."

Izuna's gaze was deep: "This is a test from this old Flying Thunder God Technique user for you, a young man. He wants you to understand that this technique is not invincible."

"He's learned his lesson..."

"Moreover, Danzo is by your side. He used to have a mental block about covering the rear, so he has another chance to make a choice. This is another test that Tobirama Senju is giving to his second disciple."

"And Obito..."

"That brat is definitely not dead. He must have been taken in by Tobirama Senju. This big scene is probably going to be Obito's trial to awaken his Sharingan!" "And finally, there's Hiruzen."

"Konoha has been sailing smoothly until now, so can he, as the Hokage, handle this sudden, unforeseen, and seemingly insurmountable situation? This should be a wake-up call..."

Izuna couldn't help but sigh:

"What a shrewd man, Tobirama Senju! To create a situation that tested four aspects..."

"Even I have to admit, he truly lives up to his reputation as my lifelong nemesis!"

Tobirama listened silently.

No, that actually makes a lot of sense...

So that's how you understand it? He was a bit impulsive just now!

Tobirama Senju himself acknowledged this logic.

Whether it's the Flying Thunder God Technique, Danzo, Obito, or Hiruzen and Konoha, everything aligns perfectly with his habits. But the problem is…

This isn't him!

Tobirama quickly adjusted his mindset about being targeted, which seemed to be a typical test from the Warring States period.

Has Ashina Uzumaki become so intelligent?

Tobirama thought for a moment and narrowed his eyes.

Mito is still alive, Hiruzen has mastered the Ten Thousand Seals Body Seal, and it is logical for Ashina Uzumaki, as the head of the Uzumaki clan whose name is engraved on the Konoha headband, to put the village through this test.

"Damn it, typical Sengoku period ninja thinking!"

Tobirama couldn't help but curse.

He is now Uchiha Aoshui, the new generation ninja of Konoha...

He was not familiar with Tobirama Senju.

Or rather, they can't get close to each other even if they want to; they really have to cut ties!

"Hey, who are you talking about? What did the Sengoku ninja do to you..." Izuna said with a displeased expression.

"It certainly doesn't quite align with the Will of Fire, but the rewards are enormous! Let me tell you, this is still pushing Hiruzen to take action, allowing him to proactively reduce the forces of Iwagakure and Kumogakure..."

"Just you wait and see. Iwagakure and Kumogakure definitely know our intelligence and will absolutely send their core forces to ensure our capture." "But in return, they will also send a portion of their elite troops and a large number of reinforcements to delay the village's support for the ninjas capturing us. Given the size of Iwagakure's ninja force, there could be tens of thousands mixed in with Kumogakure's!"

"After these ninjas are eaten by Hiruzen, Iwagakure and Kumogakure will be severely weakened and will only be able to serve as background for Konoha from then on." "Serving as harmless 'enemy threats'!" Izuna even used the words from the Hiruzen Sarutobi meeting.

Izuna and his brother, Uchiha Madara, had very similar tastes.

The quotes that Hiruzen likes to repeat are all pretty much the same...

"So, what we need to do now is stall until Hiruzen finds us..."

Tobirama and Izuna have come up with a plan.

But at this moment, Danzo, who couldn't help but laugh, started to get sentimental.

He slowly turned around, staring at Tobirama with a resolute look in his eyes.

"Qingshui, I'll cover your retreat!"

"Yachishita, Shiguro, you two go with Aomizu. As the Hokage's assistant, I'm the biggest target. With Wind Release: Chakra Mode, I can delay them for a long time!"

"Qing Shui..."

Danzo gazed at Tobirama, his heart surging with emotion; his long-held obsession seemed to resonate in that moment:

"Every time I see your face, I'm reminded of my teacher, Tobirama Senju. You two look so alike."

"The great Second Hokage!"

Izuna's lips twitched; he was starting to lose his composure.

Tobirama's second disciple is truly a genius!

Even if there is a slight similarity in bone structure, overall, Aokiji is exactly the same as me. How can I think of Tobirama when I look at his face?

This can be used as a meal replacement!

Even the Eighth Hokage of Uchiha was completely dumbfounded.

It seemed as if the assistant was trapped in a terrifying illusion, unable to distinguish even the young clan leader Izuna from the Second Hokage…

"Over the years, I have been filled with immense regret for not being able to protect my teacher from harm!"

"You're right. Even if I had raised my hand before Hiruzen, the teacher wouldn't have chosen me as Hokage. But I still wanted to do it."

Danzo's tone carried a sense of profound relief:

"I'm not as good as Hiruzen, I'm far inferior to him! I can be an ordinary Hokage, but I can never become a Hokage like Hiruzen..." "Even if I perform exceptionally well, my ceiling is only like Tobirama-sensei's..."

Tobirama was initially slightly moved by what he heard.

Danzo finally saw the light, able to examine himself with calm thinking and stop being emotional...

But what does the next sentence mean?

Are you trying to undermine the unbreakable master-disciple relationship between him and Hiruzen?

"Deliberate, is this even a pretext?"

Izuna chuckled, "That's a bit of an insult to Tobirama! Logically speaking, he's definitely inferior to Tobirama..."

"So I understand now."

"I will no longer chase after Hiruzen's shadow. He is the absolute backbone of Konoha now. To put it bluntly, if something happens to him, the entire ninja world will be plunged into terrible chaos..."

Danzo gazed at the blue water:

"My advantage is that I can act as Hiruzen's law! I can burn myself to contribute to the future generations of Konoha, such as covering your retreat, Aoshui..."

"You can leave now. I'll hold out until the Third Raikage and Onoki arrive, then I'll find a way to use the Reverse Four Symbols Sealing Technique to deal with them and seal both of them in one go!"

"This is the best way for me to end this. To be honest, I'm thrilled that I was given this dance..."

Danzo seemed to have become younger at that moment.

The other Root ninjas started looking at him with a strange expression…

To assist Your Excellency in your noble cause!

But Tobirama's expression grew increasingly grim.

"First of all, I must acknowledge your progress, Danzo. You are far superior to the Danzo who dared not sacrifice himself for thirty years."

Danzo ignored Tobirama's gloomy expression and was about to say a few more sentimental words.

Tobirama abruptly changed the subject, his tone becoming low and serious. In Danzo's eyes, it was as if his teacher had possessed him, his blood-red Sharingan reflecting his image:

"But you're a complete idiot!"

"Can't you use your brain for a second? Just because you hesitated in the past, you're now thinking of extreme ways to deal with things instead of acting according to the actual situation!"

"I can always guess what you're thinking..."

Tobirama scrutinized Danzo and smiled coldly: "It's like some Uchiha clan members who pursue the so-called 'a man's life is a grand finale'! But the timing they chose was right, while you are just trying to escape life by dying, thinking of using this final judgment to cover up your lack of motivation."

"Don't you just think that living will only make you fall further and further behind the Hokage?"

"Do you think I haven't noticed? Lately you've been thinking about going to the front lines all the time, even though you've already been rotated out. You're deliberately carrying out missions behind enemy lines and expanding the boundaries of controllable warfare."

"At the root, you were researching the 'Inner Four Symbols Sealing Technique' and also tried to master the Earth Spider Clan's forbidden natural energy technique, 'Raging Heaven,' but you didn't succeed."

Danzo's newly established lyrical state was instantly shattered by Tobirama's coldest, most ruthless, most objective, neutral, and most undisguised language!

This is not a manifestation of the Will of Fire at all...

This is escapism!

"You said you were going to take the Third Raikage and Onoki away..."

"Don't joke around. How could you possibly do that by yourself? Whether it's Onoki's Dust Release or the Third Raikage's speed, even with the speed of the Reverse Four Symbols Sealing Technique, you can only seal half a pit."

"Besides, do you think you're fighting them one-on-one?"

"Are the other Iwagakure and Kumogakure allied ninjas dead? And even if the Third Raikage and Onoki are dead, is Konoha capable of governing the Land of Lightning and the Land of Earth?"

"These organized ninjas will become wandering ninjas, and because of the Kage's death, they will become incredibly resolute, their hatred for Konoha exploding like a cesspool..."

Tobirama fired off a barrage of questions, leaving Danzo completely bewildered.

The turbulent emotions in Ren Zhi's heart quickly dissipated, replaced by sweating palms and back.

He suddenly realized that he had fallen from one kind of obsession into another.

He lost the composure he should have as the head of Konoha's intelligence network!

"I know you want to do something different from the norm..."

"But having Onoki and the Third Raikage alone isn't enough to make you, the Hokage of Konoha, fall into this self-destructive state. 'Think of a way to survive and hold out until the Hokage comes to our aid.'"

"Once you return to the village, go and beg Orochimaru to help you learn the forbidden technique of the Tsuchigumo clan, Raging Heaven..."

"Using your envisioned forbidden technique, combining the eye of the storm with natural energy, as a trump card to protect Konoha—that's what truly has value." "What you should be doing is providing the Hokage with a way to assist him when facing insurmountable enemies, not lazily seeking shortcuts!"

"You are the disciple of the Second Hokage, so your hypothetical enemy should be at least Madara Uchiha or even a stronger ninja. Do you understand what I mean?" "And such an enemy is lurking in the ninja world. If he launches an attack on Konoha, that will be the time for you to step in and protect the village!" Tobirama Senju said earnestly.

He was truly open and honest with Danzo...

Danzo stared at Tobirama, trembling all over.

At this moment, Qing Shui seemed to have merged with his teacher—in tone, thought process, and overall demeanor; it wouldn't be an exaggeration to say he was possessed. Izuna sighed; he understood why Danzo had mistaken him for someone else…

Qingshui is indeed "using him as skin and the door as bones"!

The core is exactly the same as that bastard's...

"That's right..."

At that moment, Ashina Uzumaki suddenly emerged from the ground, tilted his head, and looked at Tobirama with the Rinnegan in his eyes, saying with a grin, "Trying to self-destruct with the Reverse Four Symbols Sealing Technique in front of me, that's a bit funny."

"Bandaged young man, I stand here and swear in the name of the vortex that I will not hide. You can try to seal me. I'm looking forward to your performance..."

"How interesting. I never expected that a single word from an Uchiha would remind me of that thief."

Tobirama and Izuna's hearts skipped a beat!

"It really is Ashina Uzumaki who is the mastermind!"

"Why did Tobirama Senju revive him too? Aren't you afraid of the backlash?!"

Danzo reacted very quickly. Although he knew about the relationship between Ashina Uzumaki and Konoha, his appearance in this situation meant he could be considered an enemy.

"Wind Release·Vacuum Jade"!

The ultimate Wind Release chakra was compressed into a sharp wind blade, which instantly slashed towards Uzumaki Ashina!

"good…"

Ashina Uzumaki raised his eyelids and stretched out his hand: "Shinra Tensei!"

An invisible yet powerful repulsive force instantly deflected Danzo's wind blades, creating deep cracks in the earth, but it did not harm Uzumaki Ashina in the slightest.

This is the power of the Heavenly Way!

"The same forbidden technique as that mysterious Sengoku period powerhouse!" Danzo realized instantly, but his mind was a bit confused.

Isn't the mysterious person Tobirama-sensei?

This old man should just be a pawn, how did he manage to master Tobirama's forbidden techniques!

Danzo, Tobirama, and Izuna each had their own ideas.

However, after being reprimanded by Tobirama, Danzo realized what was happening and his thoughts quickly shifted towards Izuna's, believing that Tobirama was putting him through a more complex test.

Ashina sighed.

He was at his wit's end...

"Damn Tobirama Senju, giving me this ability is just a way to make me take the blame for him!"

"This is disgusting! Back in Uzushio Village, saying that Tobirama Senju and dogs were not allowed to enter was too lenient..." Ashina Uzumaki felt the control over him was stronger than before, and he was speechless.

But there was nothing we could do…

When you're under someone's roof, you have to bow your head!

"According to the plan, they need to be driven to a more central part of the Land of Earth..."

"I'll have Hiruzen send troops to support them, and then I'll retreat once the Iwagakure and Kumogakure forces have gradually surrounded them. This will also give Obito the opportunity to misunderstand the 'Death of the Hokage'..."

"This kid's going to be heartbroken! I think another pair of kaleidoscopes is about to appear..."

"He's probably still practicing at home right now!"

As Ashina Uzumaki pondered this, he made a fist with one hand towards Shiro Aburame: "Universal Pull!"

The powerful gravity drew Shiguro Aburame uncontrollably toward him, but the insect user of the Aburame clan reacted swiftly. Nano-insects covered his body, and following Ashina's attack, he grabbed Ashina's arm, his chakra surging as he attempted to impale the insects within Ashina's body…

But the nano-poisonous insects, which had always been invincible, failed at this moment!

Ashina Uzumaki grabbed Shiro Aburame's neck and smiled.

If this were during his lifetime, even if he possessed sealing techniques that allowed him to close his body, he would still have to be wary of the poisonous insects of the Aburame clan…

But now that he was in the Impure World Reincarnation form of the Six Paths Puppet, attacks from biological toxins were greatly weakened and could be ignored. "Impure World Reincarnation?"

Tobirama and Izuna were shocked as they looked at Ashina Uzumaki's arm, which was constantly being damaged and repaired.

"The mastermind behind it all wasn't Uzumaki Ashina?"

"It really is Tobirama Senju!"

"The objective has been achieved. Don't actually think that I'm going to deal with the ninjas in Hiruzen Village..." A glint flashed in Ashina's eyes.

Although Madara Uchiha's control over him has become stronger, as a powerful being, he always has a way to convey subtle messages during battle.

Ashina Uzumaki deliberately chose to attack Shiguro Aburame in order to expose his Edo Tensei form.

Go!

The repulsive force erupted, and Shiro Aburame was sent flying, but he was not seriously injured.

Danzo's eyes sharpened.

Tobirama took a deep breath, and with Izuna's power absorbing him, he and Yashiro attacked from the left and right!

But Ashina Uzumaki grinned crookedly, and an extremely ferocious Adamantine Chains erupted from his back, easily parrying the sword techniques of Tobirama and Yatsushiro: "Kid, don't think you're something just because you look like Tobirama!"

"You're just a fake after all. Calling that radish Uchiha Izuna wouldn't have made a difference..."

"I'm often told I'm muddle-headed, but I think you're even more muddle-headed than I am."

As Ashina spoke, she effortlessly deflected the attacks.

The ingenious combination of repulsive and attractive forces, along with the defense of the Vajra Lock and Sealing Technique, and the perception of Kagura's Mind's Eye, combined to demonstrate the powerful might of the "Vortex Iron Barrel Formation".

Unbreakable!

"In the ninja world, there hasn't been a ninja on par with Hashirama Senju and Madara Uchiha yet. The Hokage might be considered half of them, but I don't think there's anyone who can defeat all three of them right now..."

"Apart from this tier of ninjas who can beat me, the other ninjas are not in my league. Whether they are from the Senju or Uchiha clans, they are all the same. The second-in-command is just the second-in-command..."

"Unless they resort to dirty tricks..." Ashina Uzumaki muttered under his breath, then opened his arms wide:

"Enhanced Shinra Tensei!"

The expanding repulsive force violently sent Tobirama, Yatsushiro, and Danzo flying in an instant!

"I'm doing this for your own good, don't try to break out from my direction..."

"The encirclement by Iwagakure and Kumogakure is closing in. Onoki and the Third Raikage are both here. You guys better try to hold on. Don't get captured before the Hokage arrives..."

Ashina Uzumaki said, half-jokingly:

"Just a heads-up, don't use the Flying Thunder God Technique! The mark might disappear..."

His mission was to continue driving Tobirama and Danzo deeper into the territory, but he couldn't let them immediately run into Iwagakure and Kumogakure; he had to maintain a delicate balance. The key was that just as Konoha was about to clash with Kumogakure and Iwagakure, Madara Uchiha would have his puppets of the previous Kage appear to mediate the war.

Give him some face!

If things continue like this, the test of Konoha's Will of Fire will be over...

The strength is too poor!

Madara Uchiha decides to take over Kumogakure and Iwagakure through his "Crimson Organization," dividing the ninja world in two!

"Let's go, Qingshui!"

"This old man used to be an iron turtle, now he's practically invulnerable!"

Tobirama and Izuna had the same thought: no more wasting time with Ashina Uzumaki.

Without further intelligence, it is impossible to make an accurate analysis.

For now, the only option is to try to wage guerrilla warfare and wait for reinforcements from our side.

But this will visibly drag on for a long time…

Because of the lack of communication, it would take time for Konoha to detect any unusual activity, and reinforcements from the village wouldn't arrive immediately. The Iwagakure and Kumogakure alliance, being on the defensive, had an absolute advantage in terms of terrain.

Even though Konoha is very strong now, if the enemy's Jinchuriki have all regained their fighting abilities, a reckless all-out attack will still result in trouble...

Judging from Ashina's performance.

The combined forces of Iwagakure and Kumogakure will surely have deployed troops in advance to block the main force of Konoha...

Therefore, this is a difficult trial.

"Damn Ashina Uzumaki, even the 'Heart Vein Notice' is being interfered with? It must be some kind of large shielding barrier. It seems he has many companions... Although Tobirama doesn't know that Konoha is going to promote informatization yet."

However, Ashina Uzumaki taught him a lesson in advance: "Information security" must be taken very seriously!

Tobirama, Danzo, and the others formed a battle formation.

Using a strategy of "maintaining a core while conducting guerrilla warfare on the periphery," they are sinking deeper and deeper into the opposite direction of Konoha, facing a combined pursuit from the Third Raikage and Onoki...

They must be prepared to hold out for a long enough time!

After all, Hiruzen is the Hokage.

Even with deep bonds between them, it's impossible to inflict excessive losses on Konoha's forces through a direct assault, and to carry out a rescue operation that defies battlefield logic.

Their lives are lives...

The lives of other Konoha ninjas also matter.

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Leaf.

Hokage Building.

Two hours after Tobirama and Danzo lost contact.

Hiruzen Sarutobi, who was pondering how to absorb the chakra of the nine different tailed beasts, was feeling a little irritated, as this was a difficult task for him as well.

Not only must it be stabilized within the body, but it must also be integrated into one.

"It's more difficult to do it outside the body. The tailed beast chakras share commonalities, but there are also barriers to their fusion. It seems that it has to be done inside the body..."

"Only by using my body as a shell to prevent it from dissipating, and forcibly using sealing techniques and chakra as external propulsion to fuse it together, can I painstakingly work it up one by one..."

"It's only because my body is strong enough that I can give it a try. For someone else, the energy generated by the compression of tailed beast chakra alone would be enough to cause massive internal bleeding..."

The "Nine Tailed Beast Chakra" fusion method written by Black Zetsu on the Six Paths Stone Tablet was later seen by the Sage of Six Paths, who then added his own interpretations, denying the correctness of this cultivation method.

However, Hiruzen Sarutobi did not heed the Sage of Six Paths' advice...

Because he possesses Spirit Release, he is extremely sensitive to the structure of chakra.

Hiruzen Sarutobi, who was able to access certain fundamental structures, discovered that there were indeed commonalities among the tailed beast chakra.

Combining them into one would most likely be beneficial to the cultivation of his chakra palace.

Hiruzen Sarutobi couldn't quite explain what the benefits were; he only vaguely sensed a connection between himself and the bloodline threads and the tailed beast's chakra...

So why not give it a try!

Even the Sage of Six Paths never expected that a ninja would actually attempt to replace the Gedo Mazo with his own body!

After he gave me fair directions, I didn't blindly follow his instructions completely; I continued to try my own ideas…

But at this moment.

Orochimaru stormed in with a serious expression, followed by Hizashi.

"Teacher, something's happened!"

"Seisui and Danzo have lost contact, and the Heart Meridian Circular has also become invalid. The air force has observed large-scale unusual movements in the Iwagakure and Kumogakure military formations."

"They have a large number of troops stationed at the front!"

"I suspect that Qing Shui and his men were ambushed, and their Flying Thunder God Technique is not working properly. Kumogakure and Iwagakure have been planning to use this to their advantage to force us to retreat, which is why they made such a big move..."

Hiruzen Sarutobi jumped to his feet!

Danzo, Tobirama-sensei...

These two people are both very important to him...

Absolutely no mistakes are allowed!