Naruto: Inheriting the Legacy of a Person Who Traveled Through Time

Chapter 61: Does sealing the Nine-Tails require the death of a Hokage?

Could it be that he intends to—

As Orochimaru lay sprawled beneath the barrier like a lump of mud, the look of horror on his face gradually faded, replaced by a strange smile.

Orochimaru lost the battle for the Fourth Hokage position because Hiruzen Sarutobi discovered that Orochimaru was getting too close to Danzo. Having collaborated with Danzo on human experiments on multiple occasions, Orochimaru knew best just how appalling the darkness in Konoha had become.

"Lord Orochimaru, should we retreat?"

Kidomaru, standing nearby, realized that the situation was extremely bad. Even though the Senju brothers had stopped unleashing their chakra, their domineering aura was still deeply imprinted in the hearts of the Sound Four.

They had no doubt that in front of the Thousand Hands Brothers, a mere Four Purple Flame Array barrier was no different from paper.

"No need, he wasn't coming for me."

Orochimaru stood up, supported by the barrier, and regained his composure.

"Big brother, who is he?"

As the external brain of the First Hokage, Tobirama Senju spoke first, unable to fathom the depths of this mysterious man.

"Although the dead shouldn't interfere in the living world, it's truly my wish to see Konoha as it is now. However, the situation in Konoha isn't good right now—"

With Hashirama Senju's perception range, he had long since realized that Konoha was in a state of war. Even though Jiraiya had killed all the giant snakes that Orochimaru had carefully prepared, a large number of Sand Ninja and Sound Ninja still broke into Konoha Village.

Indeed, war is unavoidable in any era.

"Wood Release: Advent of the World of Trees"

Hashirama Senju clasped his hands together, and a tangible purple chakra instantly condensed on his body. The yellow tiles beneath his feet crumbled inch by inch, making the entire building teeter on the verge of collapse.

In the blink of an eye, countless trees sprouted across the battlefields of Konoha. The branches, seemingly alive, coiled around the enemies wearing Sand and Sound Ninja headbands. Those below Jonin level were almost powerless against the entanglement, unable to move. Even the elite invaders, whether dodging or counterattacking, often couldn't hold out for more than a few seconds before finding themselves trapped, ultimately bound by the branches, their chakra drained, and left hanging from the trees.

In less than a minute, the battle that had spread into Konoha Village was completely ended, demonstrating the power of the God of Shinobi to the fullest.

That's amazing! Lord Hashirama is still the same as ever. Even the massive force of an entire ninja village can be dealt with by a single ninjutsu.

Hiruzen Sarutobi clutched his chest; even he felt a bit breathless when Hashirama Senju unleashed his chakra.

"I apologize for keeping you waiting."

Hashirama Senju naturally guessed some of Tetsuya's thoughts. Although he was rather naive and reckless, like a brute who would solve everything with his strength no matter what the problem was, he was actually as thoughtful as his younger brother Tobirama, though he rarely showed it.

"I've been away from Konoha for a while now. I'm sure you don't mind if I take a look at the changes in the village."

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Orochimaru approached step by step, showing no fear whatsoever of the God of Shinobi.

"You have abused the forbidden technique I created, and I will now punish you—"

Tobirama Senju raised a finger and pointed it at Orochimaru, but before he could finish speaking, Hashirama Senju grabbed him from the side.

"Put your finger down."

Tobirama Senju stared at his brother in silence for a few seconds, sensing the determination in his eyes, and had no choice but to obey.

Orochimaru waved his hand, and the Sound Four released the Four Purple Flame Formation barrier, standing trembling in a corner, not daring to approach.

"Where should I begin?

Wearing a mask, Tetsuya's gaze swept across Hiruzen Sarutobi's face before he raised his arm and pointed towards the Hokage Rock.

"Why don't we start there?"

Following Tetsuya's finger, the Senju brothers' gazes fell on the Hokage Rock, eventually settling on the fourth portrait.

"Oh, the village actually elected a fourth generation leader? He looks very young."

Hashirama Senju tilted his head and looked at Minato Namikaze's portrait, his eyes shining.

"Yes, it's a pity that he died so young while protecting Konoha."

Orochimaru replied with a half-smile.

"Could it be that Konoha has engaged in battle with another ninja village?"

Hashirama Senju's face was full of regret as his gaze fell on Hiruzen Sarutobi's face.

"Because a mysterious enemy released the tailed beast while the Fourth Hokage's wife, the second Nine-Tails Jinchuriki, was giving birth, it wreaked havoc in the village. The Fourth Hokage had no choice but to sacrifice himself to seal the Nine-Tails and protect the village."

Hiruzen Sarutobi's eyes flickered slightly as he spoke under Hashirama Senju's gaze.

Does sealing the Nine-Tails really require the death of a Hokage?

The village has actually fallen into such a state of decline.

If others were to know Hashirama Senju's thoughts, they would surely discover that the two men's definitions of power were completely different.

"Then, we have to mention a key figure next."

Tetsuya suddenly leaped up and landed directly from the rooftop towards the Chunin Exams. The Senju brothers exchanged a glance and used their Body Flicker Technique to follow him.

Because of the Miracle Master's seal, the scope and time of the trickery are limited. If the Thousand Hands Brothers are too far away from the puppet, the impure body will collapse and the spirit will return to the Pure Land of the Underworld.

Swish swish!

During the Chunin Exams, Naruto and Sasuke were pointing at Gaara, who was bound by Wood Release, when they were suddenly surrounded by seven or eight people, leaving him momentarily confused.

"Grandpa, you've already defeated the enemy?"

Subconsciously, Naruto's gaze fell on Hiruzen Sarutobi, the person he knew best.

"Is he the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki of this generation?"

Ordinary ninjas couldn't detect the seal on Naruto's lower abdomen, but it obviously couldn't hide it from Hashirama Senju.

But why does it seem like only half of the Nine-Tailed Fox is left?

"He is not only the orphan of the Fourth Hokage, but also, in a sense, the last half of the Uzumaki clan of Konoha."

Tetsuya, standing nearby, pointed at Naruto and spoke up.

I?

Am I the child of the Fourth Hokage?

From the moment he gained consciousness, Naruto had never seen his parents. Every time he saw other children playing happily with their parents, Naruto could only sit on the swing and watch alone, feeling nothing but envy and loneliness.

Naruto Uzumaki asked Hiruzen Sarutobi more than once where his parents were, and each time he only received a perfunctory answer.

They are the heroes of the village.

It turns out he was my father. I had applied face paint to him more than once, but I had never paid attention to his appearance.

Naruto looked up at the portrait of Minato Namikaze on the Hokage Rock, tears streaming down his face as if he were trying to release all the grievances he had held over the years.

"You two probably can't imagine that, as the descendant of a hero, Naruto Uzumaki not only received no care whatsoever, but was also regarded by the villagers as the incarnation of a demon fox who killed his relatives, and suffered countless scornful looks and curses."

Tetsuya shook his head slightly, making the clown mask on his face look even more comical.

"Why is this happening, Sarutobi?"

Faced with Hashirama Senju's oppressive gaze, Hiruzen Sarutobi was about to retort when Orochimaru spoke first.

"Of course, it's because the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki doesn't need human emotions; they are perfect as tools for killing."

Orochimaru looked at the sweat-drenched Hiruzen Sarutobi and let out a laugh that was unmistakably sarcastic.