The Second Hokage shook his head.
"It's not that simple."
"A Sealing Jutsu requires preparation time."
"And during the sealing process, the target must be completely restrained and unable to move."
"Otherwise, the seal will fail."
"If you can't restrain me, no Sealing Jutsu will work."
Kakashi nodded.
"I understand."
"In other words…"
"First, I have to restrict your movements."
"Then perform the sealing."
"Correct," the Second Hokage said.
"However, I must warn you…"
"I'm about to use Flying Thunder God again."
He threw several kunai.
They scattered around Kakashi.
Then—
Swish! Swish! Swish!
His figure blinked repeatedly between the kunai, attacking from multiple angles.
The speed was terrifying.
Kakashi fully activated his Sharingan.
Clang! Clang! Clang!
Sparks flew as he blocked again and again.
"This speed is insane…!"
Kakashi grit his teeth.
"I have to destroy the Flying Thunder God markers first!"
He seized a brief opening in the Second Hokage's assault and quickly formed hand seals.
"Lightning Release: Earth Flow!"
Lightning surged across the ground.
It struck the scattered kunai.
Zzzzt!
The kunai shattered under the lightning.
The Second Hokage's movement range instantly shrank.
"Oh?" The Second Hokage nodded approvingly.
"Smart."
"You found the weakness of Flying Thunder God."
"But—"
More kunai flew from his hand.
"I have plenty of markers."
He formed seals again.
"Water Release: Water Severing Wave!"
A wall of water rose up, blocking Kakashi's advance.
Kakashi took a deep breath.
"I need another way…"
"Flying Thunder God is too flexible."
"Normal attacks won't restrain him at all."
"Unless…"
A thought flashed through Kakashi's mind.
"That's it!"
"If I use a large-area attack…"
"And leave him nowhere to escape…"
He formed hand seals.
"Multiple Shadow Clone Jutsu!"
Poof! Poof! Poof!
Dozens of Kakashi appeared, surrounding the Second Hokage.
"Oh?" The Second Hokage's eyes lit up.
"Multiple Shadow Clone Jutsu?"
"That's a technique I developed."
"So it's been passed down."
All the Kakashi clones formed hand seals at the same time.
"Lightning Release: Earth Flow!"
Lightning erupted from all directions.
Covering the entire area.
"This way…"
"No matter where you teleport, you'll be hit by lightning!"
The Second Hokage's eyes gleamed.
"I see."
"Using wide-range attacks to block all escape routes."
"Not bad."
"However—"
He formed seals.
"Water Release: Water Formation Pillar!"
Multiple water pillars burst up from the ground.
Forming a defensive barrier that blocked the lightning.
But—
Kakashi was already moving.
"Now!"
His real body rushed straight toward the Second Hokage.
Lightning exploded from his right hand.
"Chidori!"
Zzzzt!!
He thrust forward.
The Second Hokage tried to activate Flying Thunder God—
But all nearby kunai had already been destroyed by the shadow clones.
He was forced to face it head-on.
Exactly as Kakashi intended.
Kakashi suddenly slammed Chidori into the ground.
Lightning spread outward.
Forming a massive circular field.
Trapping the Second Hokage inside.
"Lightning Release: Lightning Prison!"
At the same time, several shadow clones rushed in.
Kunai pinned the Second Hokage's limbs to the ground.
Though an Edo Tensei body could regenerate—
For a short time, his movements were completely restricted.
"Oh?" The Second Hokage looked down at himself in surprise.
"Excellent coordination."
"Lightning to lock my movement range."
"Shadow clones to immobilize my body."
"You can only hold me for about a minute…"
"But that's enough to use a Sealing Jutsu."
Kakashi was breathing heavily.
"Finally… restrained."
"But this won't last long…"
"I have to seal him immediately!"
He looked at the Second Hokage.
"Second Hokage-sama, teach me the Sealing Jutsu."
The Second Hokage smiled.
"You really don't hesitate."
"Very well, I'll teach you."
"Listen carefully."
"There is a sealing formation that works extremely well…"
"But it's too complex."
"You don't have enough time."
"So I'll teach you a simpler one."
"Sealing Jutsu: Anbu Sealing Modification."
"It's a temporary sealing technique commonly used by Anbu."
"It can't seal permanently…"
"But it can restrain the target for a period of time."
"That's enough for now."
Kakashi focused intently.
"How do I use it?"
The Second Hokage explained quickly.
"First, use chakra to draw a pentagram on the ground."
"Trap the target at the center."
"Then perform the hand seals."
"Snake – Horse – Ram – Monkey – Rooster – Dog – Boar."
"Chakra chains will form."
"They'll seal movement and chakra flow."
"Against Edo Tensei, it won't last long…"
"But it will suffice."
Kakashi nodded.
"Got it!"
He immediately gathered chakra in his right hand.
Swiftly drawing a pentagram on the ground.
The Second Hokage stood exactly at its center.
"Good," the Second Hokage said.
"You're fast."
"Now, the hand seals."
Kakashi moved.
Snake – Horse – Ram – Monkey – Rooster – Dog – Boar.
"Sealing Jutsu: Anbu Seal!"
Boom!
The pentagram erupted with brilliant light.
Five chakra chains shot out from the formation.
They wrapped tightly around the Second Hokage.
"Urgh…!"
His body was completely restrained.
"It worked…!"
Kakashi exhaled.
The Second Hokage's movements gradually froze.
His chakra flow was sealed.
"Well done," the Second Hokage said calmly.
"Your learning ability is exceptional."
"You're very talented."
"But remember—"
"This seal will only last about ten minutes."
"It's limited against Edo Tensei."
"After that, I'll be free again."
"So…"
"Within this time…"
"You must defeat Orochimaru."
Kakashi nodded.
"I understand."
He turned toward the other side.
The Third Hokage was still entangled by the Wood Dragon.
His chakra was being drained rapidly.
He knelt on the ground, barely able to stay upright.
"Hokage-sama!"
Kakashi rushed forward.
"Wait!" the Second Hokage shouted.
"My brother's Wood Release is extremely powerful!"
"The Wood Dragon absorbs chakra!"
"Don't touch it directly!"
Kakashi nodded.
"I know!"
He charged toward the First Hokage.
Lightning erupted from his hand.
"Chidori Blade: Shape Transformation!"
The lightning extended outward.
Forming a blade several meters long.
"Slash!"
Swish!
The lightning blade cleaved through the Wood Dragon.
Zzzzt!
The Wood Dragon was severed.
The Third Hokage was finally freed.
"Cough… cough… Kakashi…"
He looked up weakly.
"Thank you…"
"Hokage-sama, recover your chakra quickly," Kakashi said urgently.
"The Second Hokage's seal will only last ten minutes!"
"We must seal the First Hokage within that time!"
The Third Hokage nodded.
"I understand…"
He began restoring his chakra.
And Kakashi faced the First Hokage.
The First Hokage looked at him with approval.
"Young man, you are impressive."
"You sealed Tobirama…"
"And saved Sarutobi."
"However…"
He clasped his hands together.
"I won't be sealed so easily."
"Be careful."
"Wood Release: Deep Forest Emergence!"
The ground split apart.
Countless massive trees erupted upward.
Surging toward Kakashi like a tidal wave.
"So this is it…!"
Kakashi clenched his teeth.
"The First Hokage's power…!"