I will use the ninja world to aid my cultivation of immortality.

Even though her injuries regenerated and healed, Tsunade still fell into a deep coma, forcing Hashirama Senju to take her to a safe area in the village.

Whether it's the original body or a clone.

Naraku kept Hashirama Senju firmly under control.

And under his control.

Even with the support of Orochimaru and Hiruzen Sarutobi.

The Konoha personnel also found it difficult to stop the Hoshigakure, Sunagakure, and Kumogakure personnel who had received the signal and begun to retreat.

While the presence of Summer Star, Rain, the Raikage's son, Killer Bee, and others in covering the rear was certainly partly due to the fact that the Konoha personnel themselves didn't have much desire to intercept them.

This is the plan to destroy Konoha.

Although it did not completely defeat Konoha, it undoubtedly caused unimaginable losses and casualties to Konoha.

Severe losses and tragic casualties.

The people of Konoha were already exhausted, both physically and mentally, and had no desire to continue fighting the enemy. They only wanted to end this disaster as soon as possible.

Therefore, Xia Rixing and his group's evacuation went very smoothly.

The planned evacuation method is the same as the arrival method.

The Star Ninja, Sand Ninja, and Cloud Ninja all returned to the training grounds where they had arrived in Konoha.

The Flying Thunder God Kunai, prepared in advance, was used to connect with Naraku's shadow clone of true energy.

When Naraku's shadow clones arrived, he immediately launched another large-scale Flying Thunder God Technique, taking the three groups of people who had come to evacuate away from Konoha.

at the same time.

Sensing that the evacuation was complete, Naraku, who had once again used his energy giant to block the attack, retreated.

Withdraw your inner energy.

The towering energy giant vanished instantly.

However, Naraku did not fall to the ground. Instead, he wrapped his body with wind-style chakra and floated in mid-air.

The dissipation of the energy giant did not make Hashirama Senju relax; on the contrary, he became even more vigilant, keeping a close watch on Naraku and refraining from making a rash attack.

"This time wasn't quite enough, First Hokage. I look forward to seeing you display even more power when we meet again!"

Naraku calmly chuckled at Hashirama Senju's wary gaze.

The next second, without waiting for a response, he activated the Flying Thunder God Technique and disappeared.

"This guy isn't even fighting me at full strength!"

When his senses covered the entire Hidden Leaf Village and he found no trace of Naraku, Hashirama Senju slowly exhaled a breath of turbid air.

However, his face showed no sign of relaxation; instead, it was filled with a heavy expression.

Although he often acts like a dullard, he's not really a fool.

He had actually sensed something was amiss during the fight just now.

This anomaly suggests that Naraku may have been hiding even greater power when he fought him.

This situation was actually very familiar to Hashirama Senju.

Because he often did that before.

Aside from fighting Madara, he usually holds back against everyone else.

This leniency wasn't due to underestimating the opponent, but rather because when facing someone far weaker than oneself, one simply couldn't muster much energy.

"it's over"

"How could this happen? What exactly happened that day?"

"Dead, all dead!"

"."

Leaving aside Hashirama Senju's heavy heart, as the enemy departed, the people of Konoha stared blankly at the surrounding ruins and corpses scattered everywhere.

Some of the weaker-willed people collapsed to the ground, wailing and crying.

It is clear that even if the enemy has left.

But the people of Konoha felt no joy at all.

All that remains is sorrow and oppression.

"My lord, the enemy has left!"

Inside a safe house in Konoha, Danzo, his shoulder simply bandaged, looked at his subordinate kneeling on one knee opposite him, reporting to him.

"Go and fetch Orochimaru immediately. Remember, you must get him here," Danzo ordered grimly.

"Yes!" The subordinate who reported felt a chill run down his spine and immediately left.

"Edo Tensei Orochimaru, I didn't expect you to actually learn this forbidden technique. However, Konoha only needs one Hokage; those who are already dead should not be brought back to life." A shadow crossed Danzo's eyes.

After evacuating from the exam venue, he hid in a safe house in this area.

Although he remained hidden, he did not ignore the movements of the outside world and sent people out to gather information.

Therefore, he was also informed immediately about the resurrection of Hashirama Senju, Tobirama Senju, and Hiruzen Sarutobi, who had already died.

Orochimaru's "Impure World Reincarnation" technique was not obtained from Hiruzen Sarutobi, but rather through a transaction with Danzo.

Upon learning of the resurrection of Hashirama Senju, Tobirama Senju, and Hiruzen Sarutobi, Danzo immediately thought of the Impure World Reincarnation technique, and then realized that this forbidden technique was very likely from Orochimaru.

Unlike the others in Konoha, Danzo was not happy about the resurrection of Hashirama Senju and the other two.

His first reaction upon hearing the news was shock and anger.

In his view, given Konoha's strength, although this attack was quite a big deal, they would definitely be able to get through it safely.

All he needs to do now is step forward after the danger has passed, and he can easily stabilize the situation.

They might even take advantage of this chaos to secretly eliminate those who threaten their rule.

But now, the resurrection of Hashirama Senju, Tobirama Senju, and Hiruzen Sarutobi has disrupted his plans.

These three were also Hokage during their lifetimes, and their prestige even far surpassed his.

If, after surviving the crisis, these three become power-hungry or turn to support Tsunade, with whom he has a closer relationship, to replace him as the new Hokage, wouldn't he have to return to that dark Root?

Such speculation sent chills down Danzo's spine, but also filled him with determination.

He would never allow his position as Hokage to be taken away by anyone.

Therefore, the first thing he had to do was to find Orochimaru and force him to release the Impure World Reincarnation and send away those three dead people who would threaten his authority as Hokage.

"No, simply removing the Impure World Reincarnation isn't enough to ensure safety. Their souls must be sealed to prevent anyone else from resurrecting them!"

A low murmur echoed in the somewhat dimly lit safe house.

Chapter 158 Undercurrents! The Harvest!

"That's the general situation. The so-called Joint Chunin Exams were actually a surprise attack on Konoha by the Sand Village, Cloud Village, and Star Village!"

In the dark underground space, White Zetsu spoke eloquently to Madara Uchiha, who sat opposite him.

The story being told is about the Konoha Crush plan.

"Impure World Reincarnation. I didn't expect that someone in Konoha would have learned such a forbidden technique. But if it's just Wood Release, it seems that the sacrifices offered when the caster used Impure World Reincarnation on Hashirama were just trash." After White Zetsu finished speaking, Madara Uchiha seemed to be deep in thought.

Although White Zetsu talked a lot, the only thing that truly attracted Madara Uchiha's attention was his childhood friend.

"Impure World Reincarnation? Lord Madara, is this the technique used to revive the First Hokage and the others?" White Zetsu asked curiously.

Thanks to the "Mayfly Technique," it witnessed the entire Konoha Crush plan, but it had no idea how Hashirama Senju and the others were resurrected.

It was initially quite curious about how the dead could be resurrected, but after hearing Madara Uchiha's words, it suddenly became curious about this "Impure World Reincarnation".

Madara Uchiha glanced at White Zetsu and said indifferently, "This is a forbidden technique developed by Tobirama Senju. It can temporarily summon the dead to the world of the living. However, the resurrected dead are not as strong as they were in life, so a sufficiently excellent sacrifice is required."

"Tobirama Senju? I've heard that guy developed many powerful forbidden techniques, but I never imagined he could even develop a forbidden technique that can revive people," White Zetsu exclaimed in amazement.

Madara Uchiha snorted coldly and said disdainfully, "It's just a crooked and evil method. Compared to the Rinnegan's 'Rinne Rebirth Technique,' the 'Impure World Reincarnation' isn't even worthy of carrying its shoes."

White Zetsu scratched his head: "Huh? But I feel that 'Edo Tensei' is pretty powerful. When the resurrected First Hokage fought against the leader of the Star Village, the strength he showed was really amazing."

At this point, White Zetsu paused, then continued, "On another note, the leader of the Star Ninja Village is truly remarkable; he was actually able to withstand the First Hokage head-on."

Compared to their previous clashes with the Hidden Stone Village members, the leader of the Star Village is now significantly stronger.

Madara Uchiha pondered.

Although he looked down on resurrection techniques like "Impure World Reincarnation," he wouldn't be so kind to the resurrected Hashirama.

Even though the resurrected Hashirama cannot use Sage Mode, based on White Zetsu's previous description, the resurrected Hashirama's strength is comparable to that of the young Hashirama.

"Naraku... This person has indeed exceeded my expectations. If he wasn't hiding his strength back then, it means his growth rate is astonishing," Madara Uchiha said slowly.

White Zetsu asked, "Lord Madara, should I guide Nagato to subdue this opponent in the future? I'm afraid Nagato might not be a match for him then."

Madara Uchiha's eyes flickered.

Although he was confident in his Rinnegan, Nagato was ultimately just a vessel for nurturing the Rinnegan.