"Hmm?" Orochimaru narrowed his eyes slightly. Suigyuu instantly ducked behind Sasuke, popped just his head out, and shouted at Shushi, "Go on! Try glaring at this big shot!"
Although Orochimaru had successfully intimidated Suigyuu, his mind was in a storm of thoughts.
Sure, Suigyuu was unreliable, but there was no way Tsunade and Kakashi would indulge his nonsense. Their tacit acceptance of the situation already spoke volumes.
Thinking this, Orochimaru temporarily suppressed his eccentricity and asked with a smile, "You bringing me back must be about more than just catching up, right?"
Sasuke's voice was cold. "Hand over the genetic information of the four Hokages. You should have it, right?"
"Genetic information? [Impure World Reincarnation]!" Orochimaru's eyes narrowed sharply as he scanned the surroundings. "Uzumaki Clan Shrine, Shinigami Mask… Tsk, tsk, you've really gone this far already? Impressive!"
Saying this, Orochimaru snapped his mouth wide open. His throat rippled as he spat out a scroll completely soaked in disgusting liquid!
"Classic Orochimaru—always pulling out the most disgusting tricks!" Everyone groaned inwardly at Orochimaru's signature move.
Orochimaru spread the scroll across the ground and made a hand seal.
Immediately, four chunks of flesh materialized onto the scroll.
Smirking, Orochimaru asked, "[Impure World Reincarnation]—want me to handle it for you?"
"Not necessary!" Shushi clapped his hands together. "[Impure World Reincarnation]!"
Naruto blurted, "Wait, so [Impure World Reincarnation] is also a seal-less jutsu? Like my Rasengan?"
Orochimaru chuckled, "Naruto, you really are just as naive as ever!"
"Is that so? I think I've changed quite a bit! Handsomer and more mature..."
Sasuke couldn't stand it anymore. "Idiot! He's saying you haven't improved one bit in three years!"
Naruto glared, "How haven't I improved? My Harem Technique even made Sakura—"
"IDIOT! Shut up!" Sakura, furious and embarrassed, immediately delivered a punch.
Orochimaru ignored their bickering, his serpent-like tongue flicking out with a hiss. "Such an advanced sealing technique without hand seals at all! Suigyuu, I think I finally understand what you meant!"
In this half-rowdy, half-anticipatory atmosphere, a gentle breeze stirred the dust, revealing four figures of the Hokages standing before them as they slowly opened their eyes.
"What's going on? Am I reincarnated again?" Hashirama muttered, staring at his hands.
"Again that Orochimaru?" Tobirama wore a displeased expression.
"Even the Dead Demon Consuming Seal—a forbidden sealing technique—has been undone. He's become more terrifying than before!" Hiruzen sighed.
At this moment, Orochimaru's voice croaked with amusement. "Though I provided the genetic information of these Hokages, the one who actually revived you wasn't me!"
Upon hearing Orochimaru's voice, the four finally snapped out of their daze and began looking around.
Tsunade rushed forward excitedly. "Great-Grandfather, Second Uncle!"
Hashirama's eyes widened in disbelief. "You're little Tsunade?"
Tsunade nodded repeatedly. "Yes, it's me!"
"Ha! Look how far you've come, kid!" Hashirama laughed heartily, hands on his hips.
Naruto rushed toward the other side, shouting, "Father!"
"Naruto, you've grown..." Minato said, his smile faltering slightly as he noticed, "Your eyes..."
Naruto, with dark circles under his eyes, glanced at Sakura and chuckled awkwardly, "This is just what growing up feels like, I guess."
Minato naturally noticed Naruto's subtle gesture and, thinking of Kushina, understandingly patted his shoulder, "That's what growth is!"
Hashirama suddenly sensed the Nine-Tails' chakra and looked at the father and son, "Who are you? Why do you two have the Nine-Tails' aura inside you?"
Minato turned around, pointing his thumb at the large characters behind him, "I'm the Fourth Hokage. As for the Nine-Tails... back then, during the Nine-Tails' rampage, I used the Dead Demon Consuming Seal to seal it separately into my son and myself."
"Huh? The Nine-Tails actually required..." Hashirama began, but was interrupted by Tobirama nudging him with his elbow. He quickly caught on and awkwardly changed the subject, "Wow! So it's the Fourth Hokage! Looks like the village has enjoyed peace for quite a long time!"
Tobirama scanned his surroundings and finally fixed his gaze on Seiki Shimaseki, "Young man, was it you who summoned us?"
Seiki Shimaseki nodded, "Sorry for the disturbance, Honorable Hokages."
"Not really a disturbance. After all, we couldn't rest peacefully inside the Shinigami anyway. However..." Tobirama's eyes turned cold, "What is your purpose in summoning us? And who exactly are you?"
"My name is *Shimaseki Seiki*, and as for my identity... I could be considered a Hokage as well!"
Upon hearing Seiki Shimaseki's words, Hashirama became excited, "You're also a Hokage? Are you the Fifth then?"
Seiki Shimaseki smiled and shook his head, "No, the Fifth Hokage is actually your student here, Lady Tsunade!"
"Ha~~~" Hashirama frowned and drew out his question, "Even little Tsunade became a Hokage? Has the village's supply of talented shinobi really diminished that much?"
Tsunade glared, "What are you implying, old man? I'm plenty capable, okay?"
Hashirama exclaimed eagerly, "Really? Have you finally quit gambling?"
"Well..." Tsunade avoided eye contact, "Even top-class shinobi can have a few quirks!"
Ignoring the two, Tobirama turned his gaze back to Seiki Shimaseki, his expression now more softened, "Then are you the Sixth?"
"The Hokage title I carry might not be quite the same as what you understand it to be. I'm actually the Hokage from a parallel world!"
"Parallel world?" All four Hokages and Orochimaru were greatly shaken, asking in disbelief, "A timeline similar to our own world?"
"More or less," Seiki Shimaseki replied with a straight face. "It was likely someone from this timeline who crossed over into my world and ignited the Great Ninja World War. After I quelled the war, worried about that person's actions, I chased him into this world... And now, as I had anticipated, war has indeed begun again. We need the help of all you Hokages!"
Hashirama immediately declared, full of righteous indignation, "Of course we'll help! As long as Konoha still needs me, I will always be ready to fight for everyone!"
Tobirama's eyes turned deep and serious, "The war has just begun, yet already the Impure World Reincarnation technique is being used. Looks like the situation is more severe than I imagined!"
Tsunade nodded. "This war is no longer a battle among villages, but a war between an evil organization seeking to destroy the world and the entire shinobi no sekai!"
"It's lit!" Hashirama clenched his fists. "I'm fired up!"
"Save your fire for the battlefield!" Tobirama scolded him, then turned to Tsunade. "My brother and I will fight alongside you!"
Hiruzen and Minato also stepped forward. "Same here!"
Naruto and Sakura exclaimed with excitement, "It's amazing fighting alongside the former Hokages!"
After seeing them finish their discussion, Sasuke couldn't help but speak up, "Done chatting? Now it's my turn to ask some questions!"
Looking at Hashirama, Sasuke asked bluntly, "Tell me, why were the Uchiha targeted, and what was Itachi trying to accomplish?"
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