The Konoha ninjas standing behind Senju Tobirama.
Leading them were Senju Hashirama and Uzumaki Mito, this legendary pair from the Warring States Era.
The second row included Sarutobi Hiruzen, Tsunade, Hatake Sakumo, Kakuzu, Hiruko, Hyuga Hizashi, Uchiha Hachida...
These were Kage Level or near Kage Level combatants.
And then Might Duy and Shisui, two who Senju Tobirama thought had some capabilities but were actually "weaklings" who should not have come.
These two...
One was Aomi's brother, the other was Aomi family's old nursing home guard.
Having been inside Aomi for so long, Senju Tobirama had some feelings for these two.
So even though he knew their abilities were insufficient, he could understand their intentions to do something for Aomi and let them come along.
Meanwhile, Jiraiya, Namikaze Minato, and Kushina, although they applied to participate in this operation, were ordered to stay in Konoha due to their association with Mount Myoboku.
If Senju Tobirama hadn't been in a hurry and couldn't spare time to deal with Jiraiya, the head of Konoha from Mount Myoboku would have been in big trouble!
The Second Hokage, whose heart wasn't particularly open, remembered...
It was precisely the rumor of the Child of Prophecy from Mount Myoboku that added much pressure to Aomi, very likely causing his mental strain and accelerating the erosion by the Six Paths Sage!
This was a grave sin, an unforgivable sin!
And within Hidden Mist.
Senju Tobirama streamlined the forces, only choosing Kisame and Kaguya Kimijiro, two jinchuriki who explicitly agreed to contribute, while the rest stationed in place.
When considering the Six Paths Sage as the imaginary enemy, numbers had already lost meaning.
The differences between ordinary Jonin and Genin bodies weren't significant, not even qualified to be cannon fodder...
"Everyone, I'll emphasize the plan once more..."
Senju Tobirama took a deep breath: "I have a soul connection with Aomi, Mito enhances my perception ability, and in full Sage Mode, I can find the Black Water Nine Dragon Coffin under the sea."
"Big brother, Little Tsunade, you'll conduct the Chakra provided to me; I need to rapidly drag Aomi's coffin out from the sea bed with Sage Art: Water Release, and then we'll prepare to open the coffin."
Senju Tobirama said gravely: "After the coffin is opened, I'll go and communicate with Aomi directly... Even if the Six Paths Sage has taken over Aomi, I'll definitely discover any abnormality!"
"If an anomaly appears, I'll use the Heavenly Rock Guardian Shield formed from all my dojutsu to guard Aomi's soul and body... Let him escape from the Six Paths Sage's control as much as possible!"
Senju Tobirama nodded at Shisui: "Kid, don't hesitate to use your dojutsu, and don't worry about your dojutsu burning my potential and affecting my vitality; unleash your full power to enhance my strength."
Shisui nodded solemnly and said gravely: "Thank you, Second Hokage-sama!"
He was genuinely grateful to Senju Tobirama.
Shisui's "Dojutsu: Kuramitsuha," although it could overdraw potential, it also had to accept corresponding backlash.
Senju Tobirama's statements...
Could mostly be understood as him not caring about his life for Aomi!
Shisui couldn't help but glance at the Third Hokage beside him, sighed inwardly: "Perhaps, this is the gap?"
If Sarutobi Hiruzen could show the same magnanimity and openness as Senju Tobirama, burning his life for the Will of Fire for an Uchiha, then his brother might not have to bear so much pressure...
Peacefully being the one who didn't graduate from Ninja School at age eleven, living a simple and happy life...
Or just like Inada Kojiro, opening a tasty Three-Colored Pills shop would have been good.
Instead of being crowned with the title of Savior!
"Big brother, sister-in-law... If I cannot free Aomi from the control of the Six Paths Sage, then you'll have to intervene!"
Senju Tobirama continued assigning tasks: "Use Fuinjutsu to control Aomi, let me use the Dragon Vein Seal to expel the Six Paths Sage, banishing him to the Otherworld!"
Senju Tobirama then looked at the others and said gravely: "Everyone present, lend me your Chakra..."
"Action!"
Senju Tobirama roared a command and, sensing the power Aomi left in him, swiftly entered Sage Mode...
And behind him, every Kage Level ninja contributed a substantial amount of Chakra to Senju Tobirama!
Senju Tobirama widened his eyes in fury, even though his body had been modified by Aomi, the sudden influx of so much power made him feel a bit overwhelmed.
But Senju Tobirama remained silent, speaking with the slightly worried Senju Hashirama beside him: "Big brother, I need more Sage Art Chakra... more!"
Senju Hashirama took a deep breath, the black Immortal face paint covering his face.
He was gratified.
Unexpectedly, his brother who always held bias against the Uchiha Clan, would one day devote himself to such an extent...
Even being willing to sacrifice his own life!
Surely, the foundation of Konoha Village and the Will of Fire was absolutely right...
Massive amounts of Sage Art Chakra infused into Senju Tobirama's body, making his aura exceptionally powerful!
"Rise!"
Senju Tobirama roared fiercely, and with the help of everyone, he seemed to become the divine ruler of the ocean, overturning waves on the boundless sea...
Deep in the sea, the currents violently shifted!
Slumbering in the ocean depths, the Black Water Nine Dragon Coffin under Senju Tobirama's power, rapidly ascended towards the surface...
"Everyone, attention, I've successfully sensed and am in the process of retrieving the Black Water Nine Dragon Coffin!" Senju Tobirama's Mangekyo Sharingan spun wildly, shouting sternly: