"Tch, an immortal body, huh."
In the Second Hokage timeline, Six Paths Madara grew somewhat interested in Hidan's immortality.
Back when the video screen was showing Hidan's introduction, Madara hadn't been resurrected yet, so he didn't get to see the compilation videos about Hidan.
However, Tobirama had made written records of the ninjas that had been reviewed in the compilations.
As one of the two "big bosses" of Konoha at this stage, Six Paths Madara naturally had access to these records.
At that time, he became intrigued by Hidan's immortality.
After becoming the Ten-Tails' jinchūriki, that interest faded a bit, but he still remained curious.
"Madara, what are you planning?"
"Nothing much."
Six Paths Madara chuckled lightly, then said, "I just want to experiment whether Hidan's immortality can still work against my Truthseeker Orb's attack."
Hearing this, Six Paths Hashirama laughed heartily, slapping Madara's shoulder and said, "Rare to see you curious, Madara."
Madara broke free from Hashirama's playful grab, replying with slight disdain, "Saying that makes it sound like I'm not even human."
Hashirama: "Hehe, you know I don't mean it like that."
Madara: "I don't know what you mean."
Hashirama: "Given our relationship, you should know what I mean even if I don't say it."
Madara: "How would I know what you mean if you don't say it?"
Hashirama: "Madara, saying it like that makes no sense."
Madara: "Then tell me what exactly you mean."
Hashirama: "Forget it, you really are hopeless."
Madara: "Hah, now you think I'm hopeless?"
Hashirama: "You're interesting, interesting."
Madara: "Then tell me, what's so interesting about me?"
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"Ahem."
Seeing Madara and Hashirama about to launch into a long argument over "interesting," Izuna and Tobirama couldn't bear it any longer.
They each pulled their respective older brothers apart. Only then did Tobirama speak up: "I think Hidan's immortality probably can't withstand an attack from the Truthseeker Orb."
Madara and Hashirama were still locked in eye contact, with no intention of replying to Tobirama.
Izuna, like a supporting actor, asked: "How do you figure?"
"The Truthseeker Orb is a black orb containing the complete essence of the five elements and yin-yang powers. It transcends Kekkei Genkai and Kekkei Tōtan. It can ignore all ninjutsu. Even if the target is a reanimated Edo Tensei body, once struck by the Truthseeker Orb, it can't regenerate."
"So?"
"So, the Truthseeker Orb can completely erase Hidan's body. Without a body, I don't believe he can resurrect in the void."
"Besides the Truthseeker Orb, are there other ways in the ninja world to kill the immortal Hidan?"
"Dust Release should work too."
"Dust Release?"
"That's right. Dust Release is a Kekkei Tōta technique even higher than Kekkei Genkai. It combines wind, fire, and earth chakra natures to disintegrate the opponent down to their atomic state, turning them to ashes."
"Then, where can someone learn such a powerful Dust Release?"
"Good question, Dust Release…"
Tobirama instinctively wanted to reply, but then he saw Madara and his own big brother still locked in an intense gaze.
The six disciples and the elder sister-in-law were all focused on the light screen, and except for Izuna, no one was paying attention to him.
Usually calm Tobirama suddenly felt very awkward.
His mouth twitched as he said to Izuna, "Forget it, let's just watch the screen first."
At that moment, Izuna also realized the situation around them and covered his face with embarrassed hands.
Izuna: Damn it, this is so embarrassing.
Tobirama: You're a naturally wicked Uchiha, and you still want to embarrass yourself?
Izuna: (angry face)凸
[On the battlefield, Kakashi felt something was off after hearing Kakuzu's words.]
[Kakuzu: Your headbands remind me of the first time I fought the Konoha ninja—the First Hokage.]
[Just as Kakuzu predicted, the difference in battle experience between the two sides was huge. Even with two hearts continuously coordinating attacks, Kakashi still showed a flaw.]
[Kakuzu pinned him down and started his deadly locking technique, preparing to take his heart.]
[At that moment, Kakuzu suddenly felt a sharp pain in his chest.]
[It turned out Kakashi had secretly taken some of Kakuzu's blood during his initial sneak attack and handed it to Shikamaru.]
[They originally planned to use Hidan's abilities for a guaranteed kill, but unexpectedly, Kakuzu had five lives.]
[When all of Kakuzu's hearts fell, it meant Shikamaru's plan had succeeded.]
[Judging by how badly Kakashi was corroded by the Earth Grudge Fear, if Shikamaru had been any later, Kakashi might have been forced to use Kamui.]
[As Kakuzu's last three hearts returned to his main body and he shifted back into the Earth Grudge Fear form, the battle once again turned into a one-sided suppression.]
[The Earth Grudge Fear's tentacles tightly bound Kakashi, Ino, and Choji.]
[At the critical moment, Naruto, Yamato, and the others arrived.]
[Naruto used the newly learned Rasenshuriken along with shadow clone feints to destroy two of Kakuzu's hearts, causing Kakuzu's entire body to be damaged and paralyzed.]
[Shikamaru also used a trap to bury Hidan alive.]
[Kakashi, fully aware of the importance of finishing blows, sent this ninety-something-year-old man away with a final Raikiri strike.]
[With Kakashi's help, Team 10 successfully avenged Asuma.]
"Not bad, not bad. Looks like after a period of decline, the village in future generations will rise again."
Fourth Hokage's timeline.
Minato Namikaze highly praised this battle.
Though he didn't know the exact details of what happened after Shikamaru took Hidan away, just by hearing the Nara name, he roughly guessed that Hidan was definitely outplayed by Shikamaru.
With Shikamaru around, the Nara clan could count on a strong successor.
Besides that, what comforted him the most was Naruto's growth.
Also, the power of that Rasenshuriken made him very happy.
He was troubled by the fact that he himself didn't have any strong ninjutsu that could finish an enemy.
But now, there's a ready-made technique he can copy and use as a reference.
When a father refers to his son's ninjutsu, how can that be called plagiarism?
"I've decided. When I create this move, I'll call it: Rasenshuriken Black Buzzing Shining Zero Style."
[After helping Team 10 take revenge, Kakashi and Naruto set their sights on Uchiha Itachi.]
[While gathering information on the Akatsuki, they could also search for Sasuke.]
[This time, with Team 8 joining, their search efficiency doubled, and they soon found signs of Sasuke.]
[Meanwhile, Sasuke was in a fierce battle with Itachi, and Kakashi met an old acquaintance in the forest.]
[An Akatsuki member with a masked face blocked the group, acting as a trainee.]
[Naruto, Kiba, Shino, and others' moves were all countered by this trainee.]
[Kakashi did not fight but, by observing, analyzed the masked man's ability — it might be a space-time ninjutsu.]
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