Uehara Naraku found a safe place.
Just as Yakushi Kabuto prepared the body needed for Orochimaru's resurrection, Uehara Naraku finally awaited the arrival of Namikaze Minato and Uchiha Obito.
They brought the materials for Reanimation to Uehara Naraku.
Now, everything is ready.
Uehara Naraku nervously rubbed his palms together and glanced at Namikaze Minato, saying, "Fourth, today you get to reunite with your predecessor Hokages, are you happy?"
"..."
Happy about what?
Namikaze Minato looked speechless.
What's there to be happy about!
Seeing Uehara Naraku's power grow stronger, amassing more forces, and maintaining hidden identities within the Ninja World, even infiltrating the high ranks of the Ninja Alliance, how could Namikaze Minato possibly feel happy!
Now he's also witnessing Uehara Naraku resurrect the First Hokage Senju Hashirama, Namikaze Minato would certainly want to destroy this scourge if he could!
Unfortunately, Namikaze Minato could only watch all this happen.
"Let me see then..."
After Uehara Naraku raised his palm, he suddenly slapped it against the ground!
In the next moment, lines of curses began to spread across the ground, instantly surrounding the cells of the First Hokage Senju Hashirama and the White Zetsu sacrifice!
Only to see the First Hokage's cells turning into countless dust particles, wrapping around the cursing White Zetsu, and then a figure emerged!
It was the First Hokage, Senju Hashirama!
As Uehara Naraku watched the form of Senju Hashirama gradually solidify, his expression finally grew serious: "Let me witness how strong the legendary God of Ninja, Senju Hashirama, truly is!"
Just as Uehara Naraku finished speaking, Senju Hashirama had fully completed the Reanimation revival. While everyone anticipated an eruption of powerful Chakra, they saw this First Hokage merely lifting his head slowly.
Senju Hashirama glanced at the three present, tilted his head with a hint of confusion on his face: "Excuse me, are you..."
"We've met before."
Uehara Naraku extended his hand in a friendly gesture, lightly saying: "During the Chunin Examination, I'm sure we met once, First Lord, have you forgotten? Perhaps at that time, you'd lost your consciousness?"
At that time, Orochimaru was manipulating the First and Second to attack the Third Hokage, but Uehara Naraku had taken action earlier, yet the consciousness of the First and Second seemed to have been extinguished, so now he doesn't remember?
"No, I recall now."
Senju Hashirama nodded, his face showing a difficult expression: "I remember you, this little kid killed the monkey, but now it seems you've changed a lot!"
"Is that so?"
Uehara Naraku touched his face, nodded and said: "After all, a few years have passed, I've grown up too, do I look much more handsome than before?"
"Hmm, not bad!"
Senju Hashirama stroked his chin, surveying Uehara Naraku as he nodded: "Your appearance isn't much worse than that guy Madara…"
"..."
Uehara Naraku's eye twitched, so in the eyes of this First Hokage, Uchiha Madara is still the most handsome!
Senju Hashirama's gaze moved to Namikaze Minato behind Uehara Naraku, and upon seeing the Vortex Headband on his head, he suddenly asked: "What's going on now? Aren't you Konoha's enemy? Why are you with the ninjas of Konoha?"
Senju Hashirama started stroking his chin again, looking at Namikaze Minato loudly saying: "Hey, kid, who are you?"
"First Lord."
Namikaze Minato respectfully nodded, revealing the words behind his Divine Robe: "I am Konoha's Fourth Hokage, Namikaze Minato."
"Fourth Hokage?"
Senju Hashirama's face didn't look too great: "So, after this little kid killed the monkey, you became the Fourth Hokage in the village? But it seems you were also revived by Reanimation…"
It's only been a few years!
How did Konoha lose another Hokage!
"It's complicated..."
Namikaze Minato spread his palms and sighed: "In any case, I'm already dead, and I died before the Third Hokage..."
"Indeed."
Uehara Naraku shook his head, sighing quietly: "Moreover, this Fourth Hokage was killed under the instructions of the Third Hokage… because the Third Hokage wanted to occupy the ruling position of Konoha for a long time."
"Don't talk nonsense..."
Namikaze Minato hurried to interrupt Uehara Naraku, glancing inadvertently at Uchiha Obito beside him, speaking softly: "I've talked with Obito privately, the Third Hokage didn't do such a thing..."
"No matter."
Uehara Naraku waved his hand, loudly stating: "Don't dwell on it, in this Ninja World, the Third Hokage can't clear his name, maybe your son still hates him now!"
Namikaze Minato's eyes twitched, looking at Uehara Naraku: "Isn't all this caused by your manipulation... the truth will eventually come out!"
"But on the day the truth comes out…"
Uehara Naraku slowly raised his hands, curling his lips: "They'll have no power to resist me!"
Just as Uehara Naraku wanted to say more, Senju Hashirama erupted with powerful Chakra from behind him!
In the next moment, Senju Hashirama vanished from his place, delivering a swift kick towards Uehara Naraku's head!
This First Hokage…
Why so disrespectful?
Splat!
Uehara Naraku hastily swung his arm to block the attack!
"Such great strength!"
Uehara Naraku felt the force upon his arm, instinctively glancing at Senju Hashirama: "Just a casual strike equals monstrous Nin-Taijutsu? But attacking me like this... isn't it unreasonable?"
Uehara Naraku curved his lips, flinging Senju Hashirama's body away: "First Hokage, I'm really a good person..."
"I already know you're an enemy of Konoha!"
Senju Hashirama relentlessly launched attacks at Uehara Naraku, speaking grimly: "That's enough! I'll never let go of any enemy that harms Konoha!"
Boom!
Both simultaneously kicked out!
The ground was swept up by an impact-generated shockwave!
"Today's youths are truly not to be underestimated!"
Senju Hashirama was astonished as he glanced at Uehara Naraku, a hint of admiration flashing in his eyes: "I must say, just in Taijutsu alone, you're not inferior to Madara!"
"Always bringing up Uchiha Madara..."
Uehara Naraku sighed, his foot suddenly hooking Senju Hashirama's leg, speaking nonchalantly: "After we're done fighting, I'll send you to accompany Uchiha Madara..."
Seizing the opportunity, Uehara Naraku elbowed, his elbow striking directly at Senju Hashirama's chest, finally sending the First Hokage flying from the sheer force!
"Just in Taijutsu alone..."
Uehara Naraku stood upright, watching Senju Hashirama flying back in the distance: "Apart from Eight Gates Jutsu, I've never seen anyone with the First Hokage's Taijutsu prowess, even his skill exceeds expectations!"
Senju Hashirama, with his vast Chakra reserves and Sage Body, his physical strength and speed were almost shockingly quick!
Even more impressive is Senju Hashirama's combat skill!
This ninja who experienced the Warring States period, every move he makes in battle is deathly dangerous!
With his massive Chakra and strong physical constitution, Senju Hashirama can fully unleash his Nin-Taijutsu advantage without restraint!
Honestly, the Third Raikage, hailed as the strongest Nin-Taijutsu in the Ninja World, seems unworthy to even carry the First Hokage's shoes...
This First Hokage is truly overwhelmingly powerful!
Plus, Senju Hashirama, weakened by Reanimation, his strength significantly reduced by it... the undying body of Reanimation doesn't matter to him.
Because he inherently possesses the Sage Body!
"But your Taijutsu is what truly shouldn't be underestimated!"
Senju Hashirama gradually walked over, the sound of his wooden sandals crunching the ground, his gaze serious now: "Your combat skills aren't far from Madara's, perhaps your strength even surpasses his..."
Senju Hashirama clasped his hands, advising Uehara Naraku: "However, you actually stopped attacking just now, isn't that too arrogant? In our time, we'd do anything to achieve victory!"
"No, it's not arrogance."
Uehara Naraku smiled, raising his finger.
Uehara Naraku's will suddenly descended upon Senju Hashirama, controlling his actions, causing the First Hokage's expression to change!
"So that's how it is!"
Senju Hashirama's face slowly calmed, nodding: "You believe you can control me, so you don't care about the outcome at all?"
In the next moment, Senju Hashirama's Chakra exploded!
A powerful Chakra presence nearly suffocating in its intensity!
This was the God of Ninja who suppressed the entire Ninja World, the strongest of that era, the one who calmed the chaos!
Just displaying his presence made others dare not resist!
Even Uehara Naraku's face showed a hint of surprise, did he underestimate this God of Ninja's power?
Senju Hashirama's Chakra value definitely exceeded half a million, even more so, matching that of a Chakra-combined Uzumaki Naruto and half Nine-tail!
"Relying on power to obliterate your consciousness seems a bit difficult! Yet, don't think you can break free of my control, First Hokage..."
Uehara Naraku lifted his finger, under the Reanimation's binding force, even Senju Hashirama couldn't break free from Uehara's control despite his Chakra surge.
Senju Hashirama stood in place, nodding slowly, praising: "Impressive, didn't expect your Chakra to be so abundant, even surpassing Madara's... can you continue controlling me now?"
In the next moment, Senju Hashirama's palms forcefully closed, a hint of black eye shadow appeared around his eyes, instantly entering Sage Mode!
"Sage Mode, activate!"
Two simultaneous voices rang out!
As Senju Hashirama aimed to break Uehara Naraku's control using Sage Mode, he noticed Uehara Naraku on the opposite side also unfurl three pairs of enormous wings!
A colossal aura engulfed the surroundings!
Both Uchiha Obito and Namikaze Minato were forced back!
Uehara Naraku's wings gently fluttered, lifting him airborne, at this moment he was a true angel, though he brought not kindness and justice, but immense power and danger!
Uehara Naraku watched the opposite, Senju Hashirama also in Sage Mode, slowly extended his hand, forming a firm fist!
"To be honest..."
Uehara Naraku's face calmed, his voice slightly ethereal: "I've never felt a strength so unparalleled, so clearly as now!"