Kakashi opened the system interface.
[ Current Student Status ]
[ Uzumaki Naruto: B-Rank ]
[ Uchiha Sasuke: B-Rank ]
[ Sakura Haruno: C-Rank ]
[ Haku: B-Rank ]
[ Current System Points: 3300 ]
After a month of training, both Naruto and Sasuke had advanced from C-Rank to B-Rank. Each promotion rewarded Kakashi with 1,000 points, causing his total points to surge dramatically.
More importantly—
When his students advanced in rank, the cards he had equipped also evolved along with them.
[ B-Rank · Uzumaki Naruto ]
[ Quality: B-Rank ]
[ Effect: Stamina +800, Chakra Volume +40% ]
[ Acquired Skills: Multiple Shadow Clone Jutsu, Rasengan (Complete), Summoning Jutsu, Initial Use of Nine-Tails Chakra ]
[ Description: After Jiraiya's special training, Uzumaki Naruto has fully mastered the Rasengan, learned the Summoning Jutsu, and can initially draw upon the Nine-Tails' chakra. ]
[ B-Rank · Uchiha Sasuke ]
[ Quality: B-Rank ]
[ Effect: Agility +300, Lightning Release Affinity +40% ]
[ Acquired Skills: Chidori, Chidori Blade, Chidori Blade · Shape Transformation, Lightning Release Taijutsu, Sharingan (Two Tomoe), Fire Release: Great Fireball Technique ]
[ Description: After Kakashi's special training, Uchiha Sasuke has fully mastered Chidori and its variations, is proficient in Lightning Release nature and shape transformation, and possesses a two-tomoe Sharingan. His speed and Lightning Release power have greatly increased. ]
[ C-Rank · Sakura Haruno ]
[ Quality: C-Rank ]
[ Effect: Intelligence +240, Chakra Control +30% ]
[ Acquired Skills: Genjutsu: Tree Binding Death, Demonic Illusion: Descending Hell Technique ]
[ Description: After Kurenai Yuhi's special training, Sakura Haruno has mastered advanced genjutsu, and her chakra control has reached an expert level. ]
[ Current Status ]
[ Chakra Volume: 20,400 ]
(Base 8,500 + Naruto Card Chakra Volume Bonus + Sakura Card Chakra Control Bonus + Sasuke Card Bonus) × 1.5 Bond
[ Stamina: Base +1200 ]
(Naruto Card 800 × 1.5 Bond)
[ Agility: Base +450 ]
(Sasuke Card 300 × 1.5 Bond)
[ Intelligence: Base +360 ]
(Sakura Card 240 × 1.5 Bond)
[ Lightning Release Affinity: +60% ]
(Sasuke Card 40% × 1.5 Bond)
[ Chakra Control: +45% ]
(Sakura Card 30% × 1.5 Bond)
[ Special Ability: Sharingan (Two Tomoe) ]
Can be freely activated and deactivated; ocular power greatly enhanced
[ Learned Techniques ]
Chidori, Chidori Blade, Chidori Blade · Shape Transformation, Lightning Release Taijutsu, Rasengan, Multiple Shadow Clone Jutsu, Summoning Jutsu: Gamabunta, Nine-Tails Chakra Guidance, Fire Release: Great Fireball Technique, Genjutsu: Tree Binding Death, Demonic Illusion: Descending Hell Technique
Kakashi could clearly feel it.
His strength was several times greater than it had been a month ago.
His chakra reserves had skyrocketed—from just over ten thousand to more than twenty thousand. His agility, stamina, and intelligence had all improved across the board.
Most importantly—
He could now use the Nine-Tails' chakra.
Though he still didn't dare to use it lightly.
"Kakashi-kun…"
"The aura around you…"
"Has changed."
"And it's changed a lot."
"It seems you really did gain something during this past month."
Orochimaru licked his lips slowly.
"However…"
"Do you really think this little bit of growth is enough to face me?"
"How naive."
"I'll make you understand…"
"What true power really is."
He began forming hand seals.
"Edo Tensei."
The ground split apart.
Three coffins rose from beneath the earth, each marked with characters:
"First."
"Second."
"Fourth."
However, the coffin labeled "Fourth" only rose halfway before sinking back down.
Orochimaru clicked his tongue.
"It failed?"
"Hmph, no matter. This is more than enough to deal with you."
The Third Hokage's expression changed drastically.
"That is—!"
"Edo Tensei?!"
"Orochimaru! You actually learned this forbidden technique?!"
Kakashi clenched his fists.
"So it's finally here…"
The coffins opened.
Two figures stepped out.
The First Hokage—Senju Hashirama.
The Second Hokage—Senju Tobirama.
The Third Hokage gritted his teeth.
"Shodai-sama… Nidaime-sama…"
"To think you would be summoned like this…"
"Orochimaru!"
"You're defiling the dead!"
"Defiling?" Orochimaru sneered.
"This is the ultimate technique."
"To fight using the power of the dead—how magnificent."
Hashirama looked at the Third Hokage.
"Sarutobi… you've grown old."
"Shodai-sama…"
Tears welled up in the Third Hokage's eyes.
"I'm sorry… for letting you see what Konoha has become…"
Tobirama spoke calmly as well.
"Sarutobi, you've carried this burden for a long time."
"Teacher…"
The Third Hokage's voice trembled.
"…This is my failure."
"I didn't stop Orochimaru in time."
Orochimaru scoffed.
"That's enough of this sentimental nonsense."
"Shodai-sama. Nidaime-sama."
He took out two talisman papers covered in intricate inscriptions.
"It's time to work."
Swish!
A figure moved like lightning.
It was Kakashi.
Lightning erupted from his right hand.
"Chidori!"
ZZZZ—!!
He thrust straight toward Orochimaru's arm.
"What?!" Orochimaru exclaimed in shock.
He retreated instantly.
But Kakashi was far too fast.
His Body Flicker was more than twice as fast as before.
Rip!
Chidori pierced straight through Orochimaru's left arm.
"Ah—!"
The arm was skewered clean through.
The talisman slipped from his grasp and fell to the ground.
"Damn it…!"
But the very next instant—
Orochimaru's mouth opened unnaturally wide.
To an absurd degree.
A brand-new Orochimaru crawled out from within.
Covered in slime.
Completely unharmed.
The injured body collapsed limply, like discarded snake skin.
Orochimaru stretched his new body leisurely.
"Kakashi-kun, your speed really does surprise me."
"But…"
He licked his lips.
"You're still far from killing me."
He formed hand seals once more.
"Shodai-sama. Nidaime-sama."
"Kill them."
The eyes of the First and Second Hokage sharpened.
Though their consciousness was intact—
Their bodies moved against their will.
They charged toward Kakashi and the Third Hokage.
"I'm sorry, Sarutobi… and young one."
Hashirama's voice carried regret.
"We'll try to restrain ourselves…"
"But our bodies aren't under our control."
"Be careful."
As he spoke—
Tobirama had already finished his hand seals.
"Water Release: Water Dragon Bullet Technique!"
A massive water dragon formed instantly.
Roaring, it lunged toward Kakashi.
"Such fast hand seals!"
Kakashi dodged at once.
But the water dragon was incredibly fast.
Boom!
It smashed into the rooftop.
Kakashi narrowly avoided it.
"This is the Second Hokage's power…"
"Even weakened by Edo Tensei, it's still terrifying."
On the other side—
Hashirama charged straight at the Third Hokage.
"Wood Release: Four Pillar Prison Technique!"
Massive wooden pillars erupted from four directions, trapping the Third Hokage in the center.
"Trapped…!"
The Third Hokage's expression changed.
"Enma!"
Bang!
A massive monkey appeared.
"Sarutobi… this situation is bad," Enma said grimly, staring at the two figures. "Our opponents are Shodai-sama and Nidaime-sama…"
"I know," the Third Hokage replied. "Please, Enma."
"Adamantine Staff!"
Enma transformed into a massive staff.
The Third Hokage gripped it tightly and swung with all his strength.
Bang!
One of the wooden pillars shattered.
"Wood Release: Wood Locking Wall!"
Hashirama formed seals again.
More wooden pillars surged up, forming a curved defensive wall, shrinking the space even further.
"Damn it…!"
The Third Hokage gritted his teeth and formed seals.
"Fire Release: Fire Dragon Flame Bullet!"
A torrent of flames roared forth.
But Hashirama's Wood Release was far too resilient.
The fire only scorched the surface.
"Sarutobi," Hashirama said calmly, "your Fire Release isn't enough."
"My Wood Release contains life force. Ordinary fire can't burn it."
"And—"
He formed seals once more.
"Wood Release: Wood Dragon Technique!"
A massive wooden dragon rose from the ground, roaring as it lunged toward the Third Hokage.
"Not good!"
The Third Hokage swung the Adamantine Staff repeatedly.
Bang! Bang! Bang!
But the wood dragon regenerated instantly, wrapping around him again.
"Damn it… it's absorbing my chakra!"
He could clearly feel his chakra being drained.
His body grew heavier by the second.
Meanwhile—
Kakashi faced Tobirama.
Tobirama studied him closely, a hint of surprise in his eyes.
"Be careful, young man. I'm about to use Water Release."
He formed seals rapidly.
"Water Release: Water Severing Wave!"
A high-pressure jet of water shot out like a blade—blindingly fast and incredibly sharp.
Using his Sharingan, Kakashi read its trajectory and dodged sideways.
"Good reaction," Tobirama nodded.
"Then next, I'll use Flying Thunder God."
He threw a kunai.
Swish!
His figure vanished.
The next instant, he appeared beside the kunai—
Right behind Kakashi.
The blade thrust toward Kakashi's neck.
"Behind you."
Kakashi had already locked onto the Flying Thunder God marker with his Sharingan.
He spun around instantly, blocking with the Chidori Blade.
Clang!
Sparks flew.
"Hm?"
Tobirama stared at Kakashi's eyes in surprise.
"The Sharingan…?"
"You're not an Uchiha. Why do you possess it?"
Kakashi held the block and replied calmly,
"It's a long story, Nidaime-sama. A comrade entrusted it to me."
"I see," Tobirama said, understanding dawning on his face.
"A transplanted Sharingan…"
"To wield it at this level speaks to your talent."
"And…"
He observed Kakashi's movements closely.
"Your Lightning Release is highly refined. You've mastered both nature and shape transformation."
"You're an excellent shinobi."
Tobirama launched another attack.
"My body isn't under my control."
"Next, I'll use Water Release: Water Dragon Bullet Technique."
Hand seals flashed.
"Water Release: Water Dragon Bullet Technique!"
Another massive water dragon surged forth.
Kakashi used Body Flicker to evade, the dragon slamming violently into the ground.
"The Second Hokage's ninjutsu…"
"Even restricted by Edo Tensei, it's still overwhelming."
As he dodged the follow-up attacks, Kakashi spoke.
"Nidaime-sama, why not just teach me how to seal you?"
"That would be best for everyone."
Tobirama froze for a moment.
Then he laughed.
"What an interesting brat."
"Asking how to seal your opponent mid-battle."
"But…"
His expression turned serious.
"I'll tell you."
"There are three ways to undo Edo Tensei."
"First— the caster releases it willingly."
"Second— the reincarnated soul releases it themselves."
"Unfortunately, I'm being controlled and can't form hand seals."
"Third— seal the Edo Tensei body with a sealing technique."
"That's the only method available to you."
Kakashi nodded.
"So in other words…"
"I can only seal you."
"Then hurry up and teach me a sealing technique."