Hashirama Senju relaxed as the initially tense atmosphere suddenly turned into a "heartwarming" family drama.
When Orochimaru was momentarily distracted after seeing the photo, Hashirama also casually glanced at it.
"Tobirama, that child looks a bit like you."
"Big Brother, if you talk nonsense again, I'll slap you right now!"
"He really does look a bit like you; if you don't believe me, see for yourself!"
Hashirama felt wronged.
"That… Orochimaru, let this old man see the photo."
Orochimaru chuckled sinisterly, flipped the photo over, and held it in front of Tobirama.
"Nani?! Orochimaru, why does your child look so much like this old man? What did you do to me!"
Tobirama's eyes widened.
He had dedicated his entire life to Konoha, never marrying. Was he destined for another tribulation even after death?
"What?! Orochimaru, you traitor! Not only do you desecrate the souls of the deceased, but also their bodies!"
Hiruzen Sarutobi, hearing the conversation, was utterly shocked.
What ultimate perversion! His disciple and his teacher…
Orochimaru, however, no longer paid attention to the murderous glares from the Second and Third Hokage, but looked at Shiro: "Since you appeared in Konoha today and are even helping Hiruzen-sensei, I presume the organization's original plan has changed."
"So, what do you want me to do when I return, and what can you offer me?"
"For you to return to the organization is to utilize your talent and methods to continue research and combat enemies that will threaten the entire Ninja World in the future..."
"As for me personally, I need your help to find a path to cultivation."
While responding, Shiro had unknowingly entered the Four Violet Flames Formation.
By the time everyone reacted, they couldn't recall how he had entered.
"A path to cultivation? So that's it; there's indeed a familiar feeling."
The moment Orochimaru received the photo, he had a suspicion.
Now that Shiro had walked into the barrier, he emitted a familiar sensation.
It was somewhat similar to the Sage Art of Ryūchi Cave, yet vastly different.
But regardless, the other party was connected to Ryūchi Cave.
"Enemies that threaten the entire Ninja World?"
"What exactly is going on with you all?"
Hashirama and Tobirama were both confused.
They had thought they were brought back to harm Konoha.
And Orochimaru, who summoned them, was utterly wicked.
Now, inexplicably, Orochimaru was being invited to save the Ninja World?
"Orochimaru, I know one of your purposes for coming to Konoha is Uchiha Sasuke. I hope you give up on that idea."
"Other circumstances aside, he has a special power within him. Trying to take over his body is no different from trying to challenge the Sage of Six Paths' son one-on-one."
"As for Itachi's body, which you desire even more, there's even less need to consider it."
"You were defeated by Itachi, which led to an obsession to obtain the Sharingan and the Uchiha Clan's bloodline."
"But Itachi is already critically ill. Even if you succeeded in taking over his body, you'd be dead in a few days."
"Furthermore, with your current research, it won't be difficult to achieve what you want if you continue to develop it."
Shiro's words plunged Orochimaru into silent thought.
His confident tone further solidified Orochimaru's earlier speculation.
At the same time, Orochimaru wasn't surprised by the content.
Whether it was researching Hashirama's cells, cultivating a tentacle from the Eight-Tails, or various other studies, they all pointed in one direction—creating permanent Shadow Clones, or rather, clones.
And then further optimizing this to make the created clones superior to the original, allowing the original body to undergo sublimation.
While Orochimaru was deep in thought, the Second Hokage, after hearing Shiro speak, felt relieved.
It was like the clouds had parted, revealing a clear sky.
"So it's because of the Uchiha again. That's not surprising, not surprising at all."
Who are the Uchiha?
They are inherently evil beings.
With just a little external stimulation, they can even kill their own parents.
"Tobirama, don't be prejudiced against the Uchiha! It's your ninjutsu that I've long said should be banned..."
Seeing the Second's expression, the First Hokage immediately retorted.
"Big Brother, you're the one who's prejudiced against my ninjutsu!"
"The ninja who learn the ninjutsu I created are all good children. This Orochimaru fellow only went astray because of the Uchiha."
"Monkey, you tell Big Brother, after we died, what happened to the children who learned my other ninjutsu? The Flying Thunder God Technique, the Multiple Shadow Clone Technique, those, surely someone learned them?"
The Second looked at Hiruzen Sarutobi.
"Uh, the Fourth Hokage practiced the Flying Thunder God Technique. Minato was a good child, kind and sunny, but unfortunately, he sacrificed himself to protect the village."
"As for those who practiced the Multiple Shadow Clone Technique, Naruto is also a good child. He aimed to become Hokage since he was young."
"However, Tobirama-sensei, Orochimaru, he..."
"Idiot Big Brother, did you hear that!"
The Second directly interrupted Hiruzen Sarutobi, snorted coldly, and glared at the First Hokage.
While the First, Second, and Third Hokage were reminiscing and bickering, Shiro was discussing something with the now-recollected Orochimaru.
"Even though your Impure World Reincarnation has been optimized, the resurrected targets' strength is still too weak. But Orochimaru, you've overlooked a problem."
"What problem?"
"Their strength may be weak, but their consciousness and memories are complete. You can totally have the Second Hokage help you continue to research and optimize the Impure World Reincarnation and other techniques."
"Heh heh, I am a rogue ninja. Even if I return to the organization and prepare for what you call 'saving the Ninja World,' I'm still a rogue ninja of Konoha. Will the Second Hokage not help Konoha, but help us instead?"
Orochimaru rejected Shiro's idea.
"Won't you threaten him?"
"Threaten? Do you think someone like the Second Hokage would be susceptible to threats? Besides, what's there to threaten about an Impure World Reincarnation body?"
Orochimaru still shook his head.
"If he doesn't help, you just control him to use the Multiple Shadow Clone Technique, then use the Transformation Technique to turn into hundreds of curvaceous women and work in the red-light district."
"Although it's a pity that Impure World Reincarnation bodies have no sense of touch, the visuals and memories are still there."
"And since Chakra is infinite, you can let him enjoy as much as possible. If quality isn't enough, then quantity will win."
"After dispelling the Shadow Clones, the Second Hokage will definitely not want to see those images again, and then he'll understand our hard work."
Hashirama Senju: "..."
Hiruzen Sarutobi: "..."
Tobirama Senju was just reveling in the joy of successfully silencing his brother, when he heard Shiro's words.
Instantly, his smile vanished.
What kind of evil organization is this? Are there even any humans left?!
Could this organization have been founded by Madara?
No, Madara wouldn't hate him this much, would he?
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