Hashirama Senju's chakra was highly compatible with Naruto Uzumaki's. As Naruto's palm continued to draw in the chakra, his own power began to swell.
Once his power reached its peak, Naruto looked up at the dust crumbling from the First Hokage's face. With a surge of energy, he pushed Hashirama back, forcing him to the ground. Naruto felt as if he had been completely transformed.
Feeling the powerful life force coursing through him, Naruto clapped his hands together and faced Orochimaru, whose expression had grown serious.
Orochimaru suddenly brought his fingers together, gritting his teeth. "That brat, Naruto... he actually broke the curse mark I planted in the First Hokage..."
The First Hokage could break free of his control at any moment. With Hashirama's strength, that would be a huge problem.
Orochimaru's fingers slowly relaxed. He continued to watch Naruto and Hashirama. In his line of sight, the two were talking.
"Young man, are you the village's current Nine-Tails jinchuriki?" Hashirama asked as he got up from the ground. He glanced first at Orochimaru, then at the wary Naruto beside him, a hint of sadness in his eyes.
The chakra in the young man's body was definitely the Nine-Tails'. Since the Nine-Tails had a new jinchuriki, it meant his wife, Mito Uzumaki, had also passed away. Even with the Uzumaki clan's bloodline, she couldn't escape the limits of her lifespan.
Just as Naruto began to gather his chakra again, Hashirama quickly waved his hand. "Don't be so nervous. You've already removed the curse mark that man was using to control me."
"Is that so?" The blond genin didn't dare let his guard down.
By drawing out the chakra, Naruto had accidentally undone the curse mark Orochimaru had placed in the First Hokage's brain, freeing him. In terms of the battle, the First Hokage was definitely a strong reinforcement.
The problem was, this reinforcement could turn on him at any moment. If Orochimaru controlled him again, it would be troublesome. It would be great if this First Hokage could just be sealed… In his current state, he wasn't much use anyway.
Naruto's eyebrows knitted together. "Then please, Lord First Hokage, stay far away from the battlefield," he said in a low voice. "Don't disturb our fight!"
"Hahaha, don't be like that…" Hashirama scratched his head awkwardly, then his face turned serious. "Monkey is my junior, and Tobirama is my younger brother. Let me solve their current troubles!"
"That's not necessary."
"Don't be like that! I think I can still handle them!" Hashirama was very thick-skinned and insisted on joining the battle. "You can ask the Nine-Tails inside you. He and I are old friends..."
"It's really not necessary. And he doesn't want to see you, either."
Naruto was afraid that Hashirama acting on his own would just add chaos to the battle. He would have to be distracted and stay vigilant of him. Why was this First Hokage so shameless? Naruto inexplicably felt that Hashirama was a bit like him. Could talking to Hashirama be lowering his IQ?
The blond genin quickly shook his head. He couldn't let Hashirama act freely just yet.
Naruto had confronted Orochimaru and the three Hokage to stall for enough time for Kakashi and Might Guy's battle. The revived Hashirama was a tricky variable. Naruto couldn't treat him as an enemy, a companion, or even a bystander. No wonder the Nine-Tails said Hashirama was no good.
Unfortunately, the enemy wouldn't give them time to discuss it.
Hiruzen Sarutobi's body reformed. He threw a shuriken and quickly formed hand seals. "Ninja Art: Shuriken Shadow Clone Jutsu!"
One shuriken instantly multiplied into dozens, blanketing the area around Naruto. Not wanting to be left out, Tobirama threw a kunai.
Just as Naruto was about to use his giant chakra hands to sweep the shuriken away, Hashirama suddenly shouted a warning, "Be careful! That's Tobirama's..."
"Flying Thunder God Slash!"
The Second Hokage's figure suddenly appeared in front of Naruto, his sword cutting through the giant chakra hand with a single slash. The blade even sliced through the golden chakra cloak.
Naruto raised his arm and grabbed the attacking sword. The wound on his hand flashed and healed almost instantly. After absorbing Hashirama's chakra, his body's healing ability had strengthened considerably.
But just as Naruto was blocking Tobirama, Hashirama, who was standing nearby, suddenly rushed forward, laughing strangely. "Get out of the way, hahaha... I can't control myself again!"
Naruto was speechless.
Yep, confirmed. The First Hokage is an idiot. He really didn't expect the man who founded Konoha to be so unreliable.
Naruto leaped up and kicked Tobirama away. Looking at the charging First Hokage, he suddenly brought his hands together and shouted, "Then I'll use your own move to restrain you! Wood Style: Tree Binding!"
Vines shot up from under Naruto's feet, growing at an unnatural speed. They wrapped tightly around Hashirama, pinning him to the spot.
"Wood Style..." Hashirama's eyes sharpened.
Naruto stared intently at him. Just as he thought the First Hokage, a master of Wood Style, was up to something...
The First Hokage looked at Naruto in disbelief and slowly said, "You... with the yellow hair... are you Little Tsuna's son? I can't believe Little Tsuna managed to get married!"
He thought of Hiruzen's old appearance. Even Monkey was that old. His precious granddaughter must have grown into a charming woman, gotten married, and had children. This little yellow-haired fellow might be his descendant.
It was truly unimaginable. Who would be willing to marry Little Tsuna? That must be a disastrous life, right?
Naruto's eyelid twitched. "..."
What is he even talking about? He originally thought the First Hokage had problems, but this was worse than he imagined. The man was basically an idiot.
"I don't know who this 'Little Tsuna' you're talking about is," Naruto said, releasing the jutsu's hand seal. "If you can still control yourself, Lord First Hokage, then don't break my hold!"
"Okay, okay." Hashirama nodded eagerly. After a moment, he suddenly smiled. "You can undo the curse mark on Tobirama. He'll be very happy to know you're Little Tsuna's child, hahaha..."
"I'm not..." Naruto rubbed his brow. Who on earth was this Little Tsuna? The name gave him a faint sense of familiarity, a warmth like a mother's love...
"Is the First Hokage talking about Tsunade?" Orochimaru asked, holding a scroll in his hand, his smile cold and cruel. "Heh heh heh... Tsunade's life has been quite miserable. She left Konoha even earlier than I did. Lord First Hokage, do you want to know what she's been up to all these years...?"
"Fire Style: Fireball Jutsu!"
A ball of flame suddenly shot across the battlefield, interrupting Orochimaru's words. A tall man carrying a large scroll appeared, looking at his old friend with a cold expression. "Don't you dare slander our former friend, Orochimaru!"
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Bonus:
Hashirama: Stop fighting, stop fighting!
Tobirama: ???
Hashirama: That young man named Naruto is Little Tsuna's son!
Tobirama: Is that so? No wonder he can use Wood Style...
Hashirama: I can't believe Little Tsuna could get married. Unbelievable...
Tobirama: Tsunade isn't as bad as you think...
Naruto: Sirs, I'm not. This isn't the time to be claiming relatives. My name is Naruto Uzumaki, I'm...
Hashirama: You must be! You don't have red hair... Besides, the Nine-Tails inside you was a gift from me to my wife. She was the princess of the Uzumaki clan...
Naruto: Ugh, this is hopeless.