Sarutobi Hiruzen has been sealed away.
This Third Hokage became the first reanimator to be sealed away.
The Sannin of Konoha, with a resolute stance, conducted their final bell test of life against their teacher, defeated him, and sealed him away immediately.
In comparison to their fight…
The battlefield on the other side was much more intense.
The battle between Senju Hashirama and Uchiha Madara was unprecedentedly fierce, with towering wood figures and Susanoo clashing together, each step shaking the earth!
However…
Senju Hashirama was clearly more concerned about Konoha, not wanting Konoha to become the sacrifice in his battle with Madara; he constantly tried to move the battleground of the two giants outside Konoha Village and even tried to persuade Uchiha Madara.
"Madara, this is the village we founded together..."
"What does it matter? Hashirama."
That man's lips curled disdainfully as he manipulated Susanoo to slash at the wood figure again, speaking coldly, "Konoha is nothing more than the illusory ideal of peace from our inexperienced youth..."
"Since it's an illusory ideal..."
"There will eventually come a day of its destruction."
"Madara..."
Senju Hashirama's face also became unsightly, seemingly somewhat disheartened: "I never thought our reunion would be like this..."
"This is perfectly normal."
Uchiha Madara, staring at Senju Hashirama, remembered their last meeting in life, his face gradually devoid of any emotional fluctuations: "From the moment Konoha birthed darkness, it was destined to arrive here; it will eventually head towards ruin..."
"Hashirama."
Uchiha Madara looked at Senju Hashirama and suddenly started to sneer: "This time, my revival might require some thanks to the Hokage Assistant of this generation from Konoha..."
"Akihara Kagura would certainly do such a thing."
Senju Hashirama nodded in agreement, continuing seriously: "I suspected long ago that the little guy would resurrect you, he would definitely not miss using you as a tool..."
"Hmm?"
Uchiha Madara furrowed his brows.
Uchiha Madara stared at Senju Hashirama and suddenly laughed loudly: "Hahahahaha... Hashirama, did you just say that little punk is using me as a tool?"
"Hashirama, you guessed wrong!"
Uchiha Madara's face immediately became prideful, sneering loudly: "I used that little punk as a tool! My revival is simply to ensure the success of my plan, this revival was within my expectations!"
Yet it was entirely not anticipated by the person.
However, Uchiha Madara knew his revival by Reanimation Jutsu was Black Zetsu's suggestion; Black Zetsu was his will, all that was considered was for him.
"..."
Senju Hashirama hesitated, looking at Uchiha Madara, somewhat uncertain of the situation: "Wasn't that little guy just using you like us as a tool? Madara, could you actually escape Akihara Kagura's control?"
"What's there to escape?"
Uchiha Madara found it amusing, chuckling and shaking his head: "Even Reanimation Jutsu has limits, do you think figures of our level would become tools?"
"You wouldn't be unable to escape..."
Uchiha Madara's expression shifted, faintly sensing something seemed off: "Wait, Hashirama, what do you mean..."
"Very impressive..."
Senju Hashirama seemed to see hope, somewhat amazed as he looked at Uchiha Madara, praising: "That little guy's strength is indeed stronger than mine back in the day! It's no wonder, Madara, you can actually escape that little guy's control!"
"No wonder..."
Senju Hashirama looked at Uchiha Madara, sighing softly: "No wonder that little guy ordered me to stop you, hoping you would obey his commands..."
"Wait..."
Uchiha Madara raised his palm, signaling Senju Hashirama to pause, wanting to clarify the situation: "Did you just say that little punk is stronger than you in your prime?"
"Indeed..."
Senju Hashirama nodded with a dignified expression, saying seriously: "Even though this body of Reanimation Jutsu can nearly exert a power comparable to my prime, it's still not his match, not even able to escape his control..."
"But..."
Uchiha Madara pressed his hand to his forehead, seeming to ponder his encounter with Akihara Kagura: "That little punk told me you had already escaped control..."
"..."
Senju Hashirama's expression immediately became innocent.
Evidently.
This innocent expression was more convincing than any words.
Uchiha Madara furrowed his brows, slowly closing his hand, attempting to use the hand seal he researched to break free from Reanimation Jutsu's control.
This was something he had researched long ago.
After Senju Tobirama developed Reanimation Jutsu, Uchiha Madara worried that he might be revived by Tobirama's reanimation after death, and he prepared this hand seal in advance.
"Are you trying to break free from Reanimation Jutsu's control?"
Senju Hashirama noticed Uchiha Madara's actions and proactively reminded: "Madara, no need to try, Tobirama has tried numerous times..."
"..."
Uchiha Madara's expression suddenly turned grim!
This towering man struggled to close his hands, trying to form the next hand seal, but found himself unable to no matter what!
No way!
This is wrong!
There's been some sort of mistake in the plan!
That kid named Akihara Kagura isn't a tool for the Moon Eye Plan; he's used Madara as the tool for revival. What is that kid up to!