Inside the exam hall, ninjas lay scattered, devoid of combat ability. There were Konoha ninjas and Hidden Sound Village ninjas. The difference was that each Konoha ninja had a Slug clinging to them, their injuries constantly being healed. Those with lighter injuries would be able to rejoin the battle after a while. This was the advantage of having an epic-level healer in the team.
Dozens of ninjas were still colliding and fighting fiercely in the arena. Since the audience had been transferred away by Naruto, the arena was very spacious, allowing both sides to fight more freely—the Hidden Sound Village ninjas were also worried about accidentally injuring any nobles who had come to watch, which would be difficult for the village to explain.
Most notably, Maki was being ganged up on by Genma and Shisui, making his situation miserable. His defeat was only a matter of time.
As for Itachi of the Anbu, he was also displaying his skills. He didn't use large-scale Fire Release Ninjutsu like Sasuke, but instead used every Ninjutsu and every Shuriken perfectly. Combined with his Three-Tomoe Sharingan, he was playing with intelligence and skill.
Also, when his opponent wasn't Sasuke, Itachi's hand seals were really fast. Being able to fight seven at once was definitely not an empty boast.
Guy and Kakashi were cooperating in battle. One used powerful Taijutsu attacks, while the other was skilled in Ninjutsu, with both offense and defense. Their years of friendship and competition had made their cooperation incredibly seamless, completely overshadowing Asuma, who was fighting alone nearby. One wondered if he was thinking of his girlfriend, Kurenai Yuhi, at this moment.
Overall, the Konoha side had the upper hand, and there was not much to worry about regarding the situation in the arena.
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Naruto couldn't quite understand the scene inside the barrier on the rooftop. The lineups were as follows:
Our side:
Third Hokage Hiruzen Sarutobi,
Fourth Hokage Minato Namikaze,
Nine Tails Jinchuriki Kushina Uzumaki,
Toad Sage Jiraiya,
Slug Princess Tsunade.
With offense, tanks, assassins, and even a healer, the lineup was so well-rounded that even if Madara Uchiha was resurrected, he could still come up and dance a couple of numbers.
Looking at the opposing lineup:
First Hokage Hashirama Senju,
Second Hokage Tobirama Senju,
Fourth Kazekage Rasa,
Cold-Blooded Orochimaru,
And... Sai, who was lying on the ground.
The first three were in Impure World Reincarnation state. This lineup gave the feeling of... how could a team of four heroes bring a minion?
Since he hadn't left behind a Shadow Clone beforehand, Naruto didn't know what had happened while he was gone. Fortunately, the other half of the Nine Tails had been on the scene, so he could have the Big Fox tell him about it.
Although after arriving on the scene, his own Fox Spirit had been emitting resentment towards the Impure World Reincarnation Hashirama Senju inside the barrier, Naruto managed to persuade the Nine Tails with the golden phrase "They're already dead," and the Nine Tails told him the whole story.
Time returned to after Naruto left.
Orochimaru kidnapped the Third Hokage and fled to the rooftop, ordering the Sound Ninja Four to set up the Four Violet Flames Formation. Sai followed Orochimaru. Believing he had the victory in his grasp, Orochimaru abandoned his Kazekage skin and reverted to his original appearance.
Then, in the Third Hokage's shocked gaze, Orochimaru had a touching reunion with his former teacher, and also showed off his proud Living Corpse Reincarnation Technique. In other words, Orochimaru was now using a female body—Snake Aunt made a dazzling appearance.
As Orochimaru tearfully wanted to kill the Third Hokage, staging a scene of teacherly love and filial piety, Minato entered the scene with Kushina.
Minato blocked the Kunai and saved the Third Hokage while Orochimaru was surprised, and Kushina punched Orochimaru hard in the face, sending Orochimaru flying backward.
This combo, which Naruto wants to name the Tomato Scrambled Eggs Combo, that is if Kushina doesn't beat him up.
After landing, Orochimaru opened his mouth and spat out a brand new version of himself, washed his face with his tongue, and said in surprise, "Flying Thunder God Technique? It can indeed enter the Four Violet Flames Formation, but if I remember correctly, that technique requires a mark to activate, right?"
Minato held a Kunai in front of him, looking at the bizarre Orochimaru and the boy beside him, "Orochimaru-senpai knows a lot. That's right."
Orochimaru glanced at Sai beside him, suspecting that Danzo had betrayed him, "It seems that my plan has been leaked, but I chose the attack location temporarily. You shouldn't be able to leave a mark in advance, which means the mark should be on the Third Hokage old man?"
However, the Third Hokage didn't understand, and asked, "Minato, does this mean you knew Orochimaru was going to attack Konoha? I remember I haven't had any physical contact with you recently. When did you leave the Flying Thunder God mark?"
Minato explained, "It doesn't require contact with you personally. I just need to leave a mark on your clothes."
"Clothes?"
"That's right." Kushina said with a smile, "It's not up to you to decide which clothes you wear every day."
"Could it be..." The Third Hokage suddenly remembered that Kushina had gone to his house a few days ago to ask him about Ninjutsu, and he had returned to his room to change his clothes because Konohamaru had played a prank on him. At that time, Biwako and Kushina were alone in the living room for a while.
Kushina said, "That's when I gave the marked cloth that Minato had prepared to Lady Biwako, and asked her to sew the cloth into the lining of your clothes today, and asked her to keep it a secret from you."
Minato apologized, "I'm sorry for hiding this from you, but we have reasons why we have to keep it a secret."
The Third Hokage cleared his thoughts and probably understood their purpose. Is Minato worried that I am seeking death?
The Third Hokage sighed and said, "Minato, you don't have to do this. I may have made some contributions to Konoha in my life, but I have also done a lot of wrong things, including Orochimaru.
If I can die in battle today, it may be the best ending for me. Konoha has excellent people like you, and I think I can leave with peace of mind."
"No, I don't agree with your point of view. Your contributions and faults aside, if you really think you are wrong, then do something to make up for it, instead of dying and leaving everything to us younger generations." Minato smiled at the Third Hokage, "Sometimes living takes more courage than dying."
"That's true, but with my old body, what else can I do besides die in battle here today?"
"You are the Professor of Ninjutsu. Your knowledge is the most valuable asset. It would be great if you could train a few more excellent ninjas like Jiraiya-sensei."
"Hahaha, is that so? In that case, if I can't die for Konoha, then I will fight for Konoha for the rest of my life! But it's better to have fewer people like Jiraiya."
The Third Hokage made up his mind, put on a serious expression, and said to Orochimaru:
"Orochimaru, I won't let you continue to make mistakes. Prepare yourself!"
"Is the chat over? Even if you are all here, you may not be able to stop me!" Orochimaru quickly formed seals,
"Summoning Technique: Impure World Reincarnation!"
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