Only I can make Konoha Village great again.

The moment Hashirama Senju was resurrected using the Impure World Reincarnation technique, Orochimaru's expression changed.

He gritted his teeth and said, "Chu Jiu, the First Hokage's Edo Tensei... has gone out of control."

Mountain Dinner Nine: "Huh?"

Should we run away?

Orochimaru: "It's not that serious. The First Hokage took it himself."

Shanzhong Chujiu: "Oh, that's alright."

Then he realized what was happening and looked at Orochimaru curiously: "Orochimaru-sensei, as a scientist, how come you didn't leave any backdoors or control systems or anything?"

"Isn't this a common professional habit among scientists?"

Orochimaru gave an awkward laugh: "Why would you think I didn't install a backdoor?"

"However, the sacrifice I used this time was too powerful, and the First Hokage isn't playing with me anymore..."

As he spoke, the First Hokage pushed open the coffin lid himself and said with a smile to the master and his apprentice, "Keep your voice down, don't let Tobirama hear you, or you won't be able to hear what he and his apprentices are saying."

"My brother's serious expression is so funny, and the monkeys' awkward expressions are funny too. It's much more interesting than Noh and Kyogen in Daimyo."

Orochimaru: "..."

Shanzhong Chujiu: "..."

Legend has it that the First Hokage was a goofball, and it turns out it's true!

Being a goofball is one thing, but the fact that this goofball is also the strongest idealist in the ninja world is truly a killer!

The Second Hokage, Madara Uchiha, they really worked hard...

While the First Hokage hid behind a coffin and joked with two younger Konoha ninja, conversations from the battlefield could be heard.

Gradually, Hashirama Senju's smile disappeared, and his aura changed from comical to incredibly sharp.

That was the undisputed dominance and pressure of the ninja world.

Even a proud genius like Orochimaru wouldn't dare to breathe loudly in front of a serious Hashirama Senju.

Hiruzen Sarutobi, Koharu Utatane, and Homura Mitokado formed a three-way standoff, resolutely confronting their teacher in an effort to protect their clan's interests and their rule over Konoha Village.

But when Hashirama Senju appeared behind Tobirama Senju, the pressure of the overlord of the ninja world crashed down like an invisible giant wave, and the three of them froze on the spot.

They felt as if their hearts were being gripped tightly by an invisible hand, each beat a struggle.

Hiruzen Sarutobi exhaled with difficulty, bit his finger hard, and used a summoning technique.

Amidst thick smoke, the Ape Demon appeared on the battlefield.

The gorilla laughed loudly: "Hiruzen, it's been so long since you summoned me! This time, your opponent is... the First Hokage! The Second Hokage!!"

Hiruzen Sarutobi sighed, "Enma, this opponent is very difficult. Please help me!"

The Monkey King stammered, "But...but this is the First Hokage! How...how can we possibly defeat him?"

"And why are you fighting them?"

"Wait, weren't they dead? How could they be resurrected?"

Hiruzen Sarutobi said, "The First and Second Hokage were not resurrected; they were forcibly summoned from the Pure Land by Orochimaru using the forbidden technique Impure World Reincarnation."

The ape demon breathed a sigh of relief: "So that's how it is. Disturbing the dead is absolutely forbidden."

"Hiruzen, I'm here to help you!"

Bang!

The ape demon transformed into a thick golden cudgel, which fell into Hiruzen Sarutobi's hands.

Hiruzen Sarutobi removed his Hokage haori, revealing a suit of armor for battle, and gripped his golden cudgel tightly.

His chakra surged and boiled, and his eyes turned as cold as knives.

He has now figured it out. He has no way out today. He must either send the two Hokage back to the Pure Land, kill Orochimaru and Yamanaka Hatsukyu, and protect the honor of the Sarutobi clan and his own authority.

Either he dies on the spot, and all the reputation he has built up over a lifetime, the decades of effort of the Sarutobi clan, and the power of the Hokage will vanish into nothingness.

Things can be done this way, but the truth must never be told.

Hiruzen Sarutobi shouted, "For Konoha!"

"Even if our opponents are the legendary First and Second Hokage, even if it costs us our lives, we will never waver."

Hiruzen Sarutobi did not back down, and Koharu Utatane and Homura Mitokado finally decided to take the gamble with him.

Their eyes hardened as they believed Hiruzen Sarutobi's words.

The First and Second Hokage were controlled by Orochimaru. Their desperate fight today was not to protect their clan's privileges, but to protect the order of Konoha.

Whether it's true or not, that doesn't matter.

If they can win this battle, all the blame will fall on Orochimaru.

Tobirama Senju sneered repeatedly, and his last trace of tenderness vanished completely.

Water-style chakra swirled around the Second Hokage, his chilling killing intent locked onto Hiruzen Sarutobi.

He really intended to kill!

Hashirama Senju remained calm and gentle, even his chakra was undisturbed, but the pressure from the god of ninjas grew heavier and heavier.

He shook his head and sighed, "Monkey, you've grown old, and you've become hypocritical and unable to distinguish right from wrong. You really disappoint me."

Orochimaru and Yamanaka Hatsukyu remained outside the battlefield, calmly observing the two opposing sides.

The First Hokage is angry. Hiruzen Sarutobi's corrupt rule will surely end today. Those who have had close contact with Hashirama Senju are very certain of this.

Yamanaka Chukyu has already begun to consider how to eliminate the negative impact, how to integrate the economies of the Land of Water and the Land of Fire, and how to rebuild the ideals and beliefs of the First Hokage.

Orochimaru, who still harbored feelings for Hiruzen Sarutobi, shouted, "Sarutobi-sensei, surrender!"

"You have manipulated Konoha for many years through your political maneuvering, favoring the Sarutobi, Utatane, and Mitomon clans, and exploiting the ninjas of other clans. You have long since deviated from the original intention and ideals of the First Hokage in establishing Konoha."

"Today, I have brought the First Hokage and the Second Hokage to Konoha Village. Your rule is doomed. Stop resisting and give yourself a dignified exit."

Hiruzen Sarutobi roared, "Shut up, Orochimaru!"

His voice shook the surrounding air slightly, and then he brandished his golden cudgel and launched the first attack.

At the same time, Mitokado Homura stomped his feet on the sea surface, his hands brushing across the scroll in front of his chest, unleashing a ninjutsu without hand seals:

"Earth Release·Earth Style Wall!"

A massive earthen wall, several meters high and several meters wide, suddenly rose from the sea, forming a solid barrier that separated the First Hokage and the Second Hokage.

Koharu Utatane swung her short sword fiercely, sending a sharp gust of wind flying, aiming straight for Tobirama Senju's face: "I'm sorry, teacher, but this was all for Konoha!"

Tobirama Senju sneered and unleashed Water Release: Water Dragon Bullet Technique once more.

A gigantic water dragon materialized, its head held high, carrying a cloud of water mist that sent Koharu Utatane spinning, before hurtling towards Homura Mitokado like a cannonball.

Mitokado was shocked. He swept his right hand across the scroll again and forcefully created an Earth Release: Earth Wall on the water in front of him.

The earthen wall caught Koharu Utatane, absorbed her into its interior, and discharged her from the other side, then blocked the oncoming water dragon.

boom--!

The deafening roar of the impact was earth-shattering, and the shockwave spread outwards from the point of impact.

Mitomon Yan was so shocked that he staggered backward, blood spilling from the corner of his mouth.

If Hiruzen Sarutobi hadn't rushed forward and interrupted Tobirama Senju's ninjutsu, he would have been cut in half by the ensuing Water Slash.