"Sage of Six Paths, he really is unbelievably strong!".
Land of Demons, Kabuto has arrived here in advance and found a hiding place. He won't show his face in this war.
From Ryuuchi Cave, Kabuto is basically certain that the three great holy places have their own plans in the new world, and the Sage of Six Paths has definitely appeared.
In addition to this information, Kabuto also knows some news about the "Six Paths of Rebirth".
"Edo Tensei, how could this art be researched so easily? It has already touched the Sage of Six Paths' cycle of rebirth. Even if the Sage of Six Paths was sleeping at the time, it's not something ordinary people could do."
Kabuto looks at Tobirama and Hashirama, who are still "sleeping" in front of him, his eyes flickering.
Kabuto has obtained all the information about Hashirama, and he got it from Slug Sage. Overall, Hashirama is the most talented sage of the Wet Bone Forest, without a doubt.
It's just that Hashirama touched certain forbidden things, which is why his lifespan was greatly shortened.
Otherwise, with the blessing of the Wet Bone Forest Sage Mode, plus Hashirama's own talent, becoming a top sage would be no problem at all.
Kabuto understands why Slug Sage provided him with this information; Slug Sage is reminding him.
"Hashirama's sage body is from the same line as the Uzumaki Clan, and possessing a sage body, whether natural or acquired, represents Hashirama's extraordinary bloodline."
"If Hashirama is the reincarnation of Asura, then everything makes even more sense.
Although Tobirama is just an ordinary ninja who hasn't touched the world's will and Sage Arts, he can completely touch that forbidden thing through Hashirama's power."
Kabuto looks at the two people brought out by Edo Tensei in front of him. At first, Kabuto didn't think these two people had much to offer, but after returning from the holy land, the more he looks at Hashirama and Tobirama, the more he feels something is wrong.
Hashirama and Tobirama were previously sealed by the Third Hokage using the Reaper Death Seal, but because Shisui found the Death God's mask from the Uchiha Clan's territory, he then pulled back those souls that were taken away by the Death God.
It can also be seen here that with the help of certain tools, even ordinary ninjas can touch the forbidden power of the Six Paths of Rebirth.
But Tobirama is clearly not, Tobirama is the one who opened this forbidden power, and the price he pays is different.
"Or rather, Hashirama became the one who bears the price, but…"
If Hashirama and Tobirama are present, it is possible to do this, although it requires paying a corresponding price, it is indeed possible.
It's just that Kabuto can't figure out why they would spend such a price to research Edo Tensei.
Tobirama doesn't have any special inheritance, and this price is unbearable for Tobirama. Moreover, Kabuto doesn't look down on Tobirama. Kabuto now even feels that Tobirama's talent far exceeds him and Hiruko.
So this equally smart person cannot not know what price needs to be paid for doing this, but even so, he still wants to research this skill.
And at the cost of his own brother's life.
"Who exactly is Tobirama trying to revive?"
Kabuto can't figure it out. He has tried his best to trace things back to this point, because here, all clues are broken.
Kabuto can't find out who Tobirama and Hashirama want to revive.
As for the Fourth Hokage and Third Hokage on the side.
"Orochimaru is really something, Fourth Hokage is fine, but he even brought out Third Hokage with Edo Tensei.
If it's really as we guessed, that's fine, but if even the Third Hokage is a pawn of the sages, then the blow to Konoha will be no small matter."
Kabuto hasn't forgotten what the sages have done. Although there is no evidence at all, the sages have indeed come out to do such things in history.
It's just that the current world situation has made the ninja clans forget this hatred.
Some ninja clans value profit, while others still remember the opposing hatred firmly. Cooperating with the World Government is only a matter of circumstances.
The Third Hokage died, so be it. At least after death, Danzo came out to take the blame for him, turning everything unreasonable into something reasonable.
He didn't let the Third Hokage become a truly foolish leader.
"Mr. Kabuto, how are the preparations going?"
Kimimaro walks out from behind him. Kabuto's expression is still serious.
"Most of the strong people in the ninja world are here. The seals of the others can be released, but the First Hokage and Second Hokage need to be careful. Once the seals are released, it's very likely that we won't be able to control them."
"Don't wake up Hashirama and Tobirama unless it's absolutely necessary."
Kabuto reminds him with a serious face.
"Are they, very strong?"
Kimimaro is also a little doubtful, but he keeps this matter firmly in his mind.
"It's not a question of whether they are strong or not, it's that they are very likely to be related to Poneglyphs that we don't know about, and once they are out of control, it won't be easy to find them again."
"But the Buster Call targeting the Land of Demons has already been issued. This war won't be small. In necessary situations, waking up Hashirama and Tobirama can save your life."
"As for now, let the Fourth Hokage go with you first."
As he says this, Kabuto directly wakes up the Fourth Hokage, Minato Namikaze, and the Third Hokage, Hiruzen Sarutobi.
In the darkness, the two slowly open their eyes. In the next moment, a golden flash passes by. In the next moment, the entire dark cave is covered with special kunai. In front of Kabuto, Shisui holds a kunai in his right hand, with the kunai less than one centimeter away from Kabuto's eyes.
Drip drop!!
Blood drips down Kabuto's right hand. His right hand has already formed the hand signs and controlled Minato, but even so, that moment just now almost gave Minato a chance.
"So fast!"
Kabuto's expression becomes even more serious.
"Is this the Flying Thunder God technique?"
At this time, Kabuto's heart is already cursing. The Fourth Hokage's battle experience and talent are just ghostly. This kind of reaction is too unbelievable.
And you're telling me, with the Flying Thunder God, how did the Gold and Silver Brothers kill the Second Hokage?
Thinking of this, Kabuto's head hurts even more. Now he dares not casually wake up Hashirama and Tobirama.
At this time, Minato and Hiruzen Sarutobi also turn their gazes to Kabuto in front of them.
"Who are you?"
Minato's eyes contain killing intent. He never shows mercy to enemies. It can be said that on the battlefield, Minato is the most like a ninja.
Whether in mind or strength, he is extremely outstanding, and Minato's existence has lowered the Third Hokage's status by another level.
"Kabuto?"
The Third Hokage also speaks. Although Kabuto is in Sage Mode, the Third Hokage can still recognize him.
"Long time no see, Third Hokage."
Kabuto says with a smile.
"Kabuto?"
Minato looks at Kabuto in front of him. As the Fourth Hokage, he knows Kabuto, but the Kabuto in front of him is a bit unfamiliar, but after taking a closer look, Minato remembers.
"Where's Orochimaru?"
The Third Hokage asks unhurriedly. Orochimaru had his ability to use ninja techniques taken away by him, so he should be in a miserable state now, right?
"I'm sorry to disappoint you, Third Hokage.
Orochimaru-sama has reshaped his own body, not just his body, but even his soul has been reshaped, becoming the most powerful creature in the world."
Hearing Kabuto's words, Minato is stunned for a moment.
"It seems that a lot of things have happened in the ninja world during the time I was dead."
Minato and the Third Hokage don't have any memories of this era. Orochimaru's influence in the Dragon Vein didn't allow them to inherit that memory. The only memories they have about Orochimaru are about the Three-Tails and Eight-Tails.
Because Orochimaru directly merged the Dragon Vein, only the special characteristics of the Eight-Tails and Three-Tails allowed the world's will to protect them.
"Things have happened that are far beyond your imagination.
The age of great pirates has begun, the sages hidden in the dark side of history have appeared, the sages inherited by the world nobles have established the World Government, and most of the countries in the ninja world have joined the World Government to resist the impact brought about by the age of great pirates."
"…"
Hearing Kabuto's words, Minato and the Third Hokage didn't interrupt. Having been summoned back, they also need to understand the current situation.
However, the more Minato listens, the stranger his gaze towards the Third Hokage becomes, because after his death, the situation in Konoha is simply unreasonable and incomprehensible.
Minato can't figure out what the Third Hokage and the Konoha elders were thinking. When he was alive, the Uchiha Clan was fine.
And honestly, even if the Uchiha Clan wanted to become Hokage, Minato would fully support them.
But when it comes to the Third Hokage.
"Is it also because of the sages?"
"Although there is no evidence to show, but referring to the situations in Kirigakure and Konoha, only the sages have a reason to do such things.
But like I said at the beginning, we have no evidence. In the end, the sages didn't even take action. It was still ninjas attacking ninjas."
Kabuto says. As expected, Minato also suspected the sages, because both Konoha and Kirigakure are too strange.
Only the Third Hokage remains silent, because he knows that there are no sages at all. It's all because of his incompetence and the selfishness of the elders.
A kind of guilt spreads out in the Third Hokage's heart.
And after hearing about Orochimaru's achievements, there aren't many changes in the Third Hokage's heart. He has let down too many people, naturally including Orochimaru.
"There is no meddling by the sages at all. It's all my fault. Even if I live again, I won't avoid it.
It's all because of the incompetence of me, the Hokage, that caused all of this."
The Third Hokage isn't unable to accept his own mistakes. Although this mistake is really unbelievable, as the Hokage, he needs to be responsible for this kind of thing.
"Third Hokage-sama doesn't need to be like this. Even if it's your fault, you have worked hard for Konoha for so long, and these mistakes shouldn't be your responsibility.
Without your efforts, it would be impossible for Konoha to prosper for so long."
Hearing the Third Hokage's words, Minato advises.
Some things are unavoidable, but the Third Hokage has worked hard for Konoha for so long, and it's genuine. With the Third Hokage around, the ordinary people and lower-level ninjas of Konoha can live better and better.
As for Minato himself, he was in office for too short a time. Minato doesn't dare to say that he would have done better than the Third Hokage.
"Alas, in the end, the good doesn't make up for the bad."
The Third Hokage sighs, Minato is still a good child.
Although he worked so hard for the village, the mistakes he made are real. He only hopes that Tsunade can think like him, no, even if she only has half of his effort.
This way, the people of the village will be able to live better.
At this time, Kabuto is listening to the words of these two seniors on the side, and can only silently turn his gaze to Kimimaro. And after Kimimaro sees Kabuto's gaze, he also silently lowers his head to look at the ground.
Although Kimimaro is a very disciplined person, he also understands some human relationships sometimes.
And Kabuto? Although Kabuto is a rogue ninja, he is still, after all, a rogue ninja from Konoha. Hearing the conversation between the Third Hokage and Fourth Hokage, Kabuto can't help but feel embarrassed.
Kabuto and Kimimaro are very clear about the situation in Konoha, no, accurately speaking, the situation in the five great ninja villages.
And Konoha is even more of a priority.
Don't think that with the appearance of the sages, the foolish things that Konoha did to the Third Hokage are also understood, and an excuse has been found for the Third Hokage.
But even so, seeing Tsunade doing nothing, just wandering around every day, and then the whole village becomes better and better, and the rights and wealth of each ninja clan are also rapidly increasing.
There aren't so many intrigues between the ninja clans, and they don't need to worry about the Konoha high-level issues anymore.
In the end, the Third Hokage's status has been declining.
Because the Third Hokage's efforts are obvious to everyone.
You say the First Hokage didn't work hard, but the village was able to prosper even after it was just established.
The Second Hokage worked hard, but he focused on military affairs, and there was also a war at that time, but the village was still able to maintain itself well.
When it comes to you, Third Hokage, you have worked hard for decades, and there have also been decades of peace, but the village is still in this state.
Then what else can it mean? It means that the Third Hokage's efforts have seriously held the village back.
Look at what Asuma is doing in the village now? Although he has his own position, Asuma just wanders around all day doing nothing.
You need to know that Konoha is really in need of people at this time. Asuma is, after all, an elite jonin, and he is also the head of the Sarutobi clan.
But this guy is able to touch fish with peace of mind, isn't it because of the Third Hokage? Everyone dares not let Asuma touch these things.
When there is any distribution of benefits, after they discuss it, they just give the Sarutobi family a share. You let Asuma come?
What if he works hard and all their efforts are wasted?
So after hearing the words of the Third Hokage and Fourth Hokage, Kabuto and Kimimaro both start to feel embarrassed. Sometimes, talent is really something that can't be explained.
"Okay, Third Hokage and…Fourth Hokage-sama, let's end the reminiscing here.
Next, we need to start planning. In order to stop the World Government, we still need to borrow your strength."
"As for the Third Hokage…"
Kabuto doesn't say anything more. If the Third Hokage is really willing to take responsibility for things, then it's none of his business.
And with Kabuto's preparations here, in the Marsh Country not far from the Land of Demons, several sages have successfully released the seal on "Moryo".
"Let Moryo first disrupt the Marsh Country and Land of Demons. When the time is right, we'll take action."
"But this time, we need to keep an eye on Konoha. Konoha's power is too strong. We can't let them get Moryo's power again."
"Understood. Isn't the reason I came here this time to keep an eye on Konoha?"
Danzo looks at the sage and says. He is now a guardian of the World Government. As for Konoha, it's no longer his home.
"Konoha…only sent a bunch of kids?"
Danzo gazes at the sky. As a guardian, he can clearly feel the power of the earthly sage country. His power is becoming stronger and stronger, and he no longer regards Konoha as important.
The age of ninjas has passed, and what he is carrying is the sage age of the World Government.
"Sarutobi, if only you were still alive, but, since you are already dead, I will carry the share that belongs to you together."
Danzo says in a deep voice. Orochimaru, Shanks…all the pirates, he will make those people pay the price.
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