"This… Tobirama-sensei, this matter is very complicated and not suitable for discussion here."
Hiruzen Sarutobi looked troubled.
The person who annihilated the Uchiha Clan is right there in their organization.
If he told the truth now, wouldn't Itachi be exposed?
Tell a lie?
What if Orochimaru really rejoined that organization and once again used Impure World Reincarnation to summon the First and Second Hokage, and the two, to "avenge" the Uchiha, voluntarily acted and eliminated Itachi, truly believing him to be a Konoha traitor?
These two master and disciple were thinking along the same lines.
Orochimaru had a guess when he got the photo and further confirmed his suspicion when talking with Shiro.
Shiro, or rather, someone newly absorbed into the organization, was a person from the "future."
But Orochimaru was very cautious; he didn't reveal any of his perceived possibilities.
"If it's not suitable, then don't say it."
The Second Hokage was different from the First; as soon as Hiruzen said that, he saw the problem and immediately backed down.
As for the First Hokage, just as he was about to ask further, the Second glared him into silence.
"Orochimaru over there, stop talking! Since you mentioned your goal is to protect the Ninja World, then have your people stop, open the Four Violet Flames Formation, and let us out to help! We can discuss the rest later!"
The Second Hokage said to Orochimaru.
"My most respected Second Hokage, another purpose of my coming to Konoha is to kill Hiruzen-sensei and make this stopped windmill of Konoha turn again.
Even if I don't kill Hiruzen-sensei now, I cannot intervene; otherwise, this wind that has just begun to blow will cease again.
First Hokage, Second Hokage, as beings I summoned using Impure World Reincarnation, you naturally cannot go to help either.
Likewise, Hiruzen-sensei cannot leave.
As for everyone else… that's not for me to decide."
At this point, Orochimaru glanced at Shiro.
Hiruzen Sarutobi remembered the condition Shiro initially proposed and immediately stepped forward, responding: "It's still the same; I guarantee on the honor of all past Hokage that as long as it doesn't harm Konoha, I will agree to all the conditions you mentioned. Let the Mizukage and Tsuchikage make their move!"
"Alright, I believe your promise…"
"Phew."
Hiruzen Sarutobi breathed a sigh of relief.
It seemed today would be a close call, but ultimately safe.
"However, if you go back on your word then, you might receive hot news from the Ninja World in a few days about the First Hokage and Second Hokage working in the pleasure district."
Shiro added.
"Nani?! That's not right! Tobirama, fine, but why me too?!"
The First Hokage pointed at himself, his face full of grievance.
What did "fine" mean?
The Second Hokage really wanted to hit someone.
"Wood Clones have more substance; perhaps you'll be more popular."
Shiro said.
"…"
"Hiruzen, I hope you understand that keeping your word is the Ninja Way we Hokage should follow."
The First Hokage patted Hiruzen Sarutobi's shoulder with a serious expression.
He didn't even call him "Monkey."
"Un-understand."
Hiruzen Sarutobi's mouth twitched.
The Ninja Way of keeping your word, wasn't that what Naruto always said?
When did it become the Hokage's Ninja Way?
Was this an official decree?
"Oh right, I almost forgot, there's someone I'd like to ask you two about."
Shiro had just turned around but stopped again.
"Someone? A person still alive now, shouldn't you look for them yourself, or ask the Monkey?"
The First Hokage was puzzled.
"Name, photo, or portrait."
The Second Hokage didn't say much, directly asking for the items.
"No name."
"No photo either."
Shiro said, pulling out a piece of paper and a pen from his pocket.
"As for a portrait, I'll try to draw one temporarily."
"…"
The Second Hokage heard the first two sentences and almost had a mental breakdown again.
No name, no appearance, were they just supposed to guess?
Fortunately, Shiro had a third sentence.
The Second could only pray that Shiro's drawing skills weren't too bad.
What about Shiro's drawing skills?
Actually, a long time ago, they were quite ordinary.
But now it was different.
Just as Ino once exclaimed, Shiro's spiritual power and control were extremely terrifying.
What Shiro strengthened by absorbing Natural Energy was not only physical strength but also spiritual power and precision.
It was easy to understand; if only strength was enhanced without control, even going to the toilet might lead to disaster.
Shiro's current precision made him a human printing machine.
Soon, a portrait was finished.
Shiro walked forward and handed it to the Second Hokage.
"You have guts. Orochimaru has released control now, aren't you afraid this old man will send you to meet Izuna with a Flying Thunder God Slash?"
The Second Hokage took the photo without looking at it, first complimenting Shiro.
"You won't."
Shiro shook his head.
"Heh heh, how do you know this old man won't?"
The Second Hokage laughed.
Because I've been watching with Epitaph activated, you old hag!
Shiro thought to himself.
Ever since he started talking about the pleasure district, he had activated the synchronous viewing of future scenes.
No matter how sudden Flying Thunder God was, it couldn't stop him from knowing the attack in advance and using Time Deletion to dodge.
"Moreover, I also know that your next sentence will be — Nani, why did you draw a picture of Madara in women's clothing?"
"Heh heh."
The Second Hokage sneered, then looked down at the photo, his eyes instantly widening, "Nani? Why did you…"
"What do you want to do by drawing a picture of Madara in women's clothing?"
Realizing he almost fell into a trap, the Second quickly changed his words, truly worthy of someone who could react during high-speed teleportation.
"What? Madara's women's clothing photo? Let me see it quickly!"
The First Hokage, who had been standing idly by, immediately rushed over when he heard this.
"Big Brother, you look."
The Second Hokage handed the photo to the First with a look of disgust.
— Seeing Uchiha Madara always made him feel sick.
"My heavens, this is really Madara… no, wait!"
The First Hokage had just finished speaking when he suddenly changed his words, then looked at the Second with a serious expression, "Tobirama, I originally thought you were definitely smarter than me, but I didn't expect you didn't notice?"
"?"
The Second Hokage frowned and looked at his brother.
"This is clearly Madara's daughter! She's practically carved from the same mold!"
"She looks even more like him than your and Orochimaru's child!" (Tobirama: My fists are hardening.)
"I knew it; that Madara fellow, after he left Konoha alone, with no companions, no friends, no clan members, he must have been repressed, which is why he had this child."
"Look at this child's Sharingan, how beautiful."
The First Hokage looked at the girl in the photo, his face filled with relief.
"Impossible, that Madara fellow only has you, Big Brother, on his mind; how could he have a child?"
The Second Hokage scoffed, directly denying the First's guess.
However, his words seemed to cause some ambiguity.
"What? Is the First Hokage and Uchiha Madara really that kind of relationship? Is 'The Paradise of the Powerful' actually a historical novel?!"
Jiraiya was in shock.
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