Naruto: I Confronted the Five Kage Before the System Arrived

Chapter 295: Trying to Steal the Business?

The reason Hagoromo Gengetsu decided to take out Orochimaru first was to prevent him from using the Reanimation to summon the dead to the world of the living, turning the Shinobi World War into a massive wish-fulfillment stage like in the Fourth Great Ninja War.

Quantity changes lead to quality changes.

Hagoromo Gengetsu's power was initially enough to deal with the Allied Shinobi Forces.

However, with one historical powerhouse returning after another, there was now a great deal of uncertainty.

While Hagoromo Gengetsu himself did not fear these historical powerhouses, if their numbers became too great, his subordinates would suffer significant casualties.

More importantly, it took time for the Divine Tree to bloom and for Infinite Tsukuyomi to be released.

During this time, if these resurrected powerhouses focused on destroying the Divine Tree, there was a real chance they could succeed.

After all, the Divine Tree's defenses were not invincible, and given its enormous size, it was difficult for Hagoromo Gengetsu to protect it everywhere.

"Reanimation..."

As Hagoromo Gengetsu was pondering this, a deafening roar suddenly erupted from a distance.

He turned his head to see a deep crimson pillar of light piercing the sky, shattering the clouds, and causing a large area of the sky to visibly distort.

"Chaos is brewing, and all kinds of monsters are coming out," he said indifferently.

Although it was a bright and sunny day, the area around the crimson light pillar was now filled with crimson lightning, flashing ominously, giving off an aura of foreboding.

It was clear that whatever was happening there was not good.

It was more likely the actions of some ambitious individual dreaming of dominating the ninja world through reckless and ignorant means.

There were too many such people in the ninja world.

Kill one group, and another quickly grows back.

Hagoromo Gengetsu initially didn't want to get involved.

However, as he was about to turn away, the crimson light pillar grew larger, and crimson lightning began to spread in all directions like serpents.

At the same time, the atmosphere compressed violently, and a massive funnel formed above the crimson light pillar, greedily absorbing all the energy.

Hagoromo Gengetsu raised an eyebrow, sensing that large amounts of chakra were rapidly flowing towards the crimson light pillar.

Not just in his location, but in areas one kilometer, five kilometers, ten kilometers away—far beyond his expectations—were also affected by the crimson light pillar, with vast amounts of chakra continuously flowing towards it.

"Quite the commotion."

Hagoromo Gengetsu extended his hand, feeling the chakra in the air being uncontrollably drawn away, his eyes turning cold.

Someone was trying to steal his business!

Having already considered all the chakra on this planet his own, Hagoromo Gengetsu would not tolerate anyone else taking his share.

Moreover, recalling the crimson light pillar, he had a vague impression.

If it was indeed what he thought it was...

Hagoromo Gengetsu's eyes flickered, and he swiftly moved towards the crimson light pillar.

In Konoha.

With one resurrected individual after another being summoned, the village suddenly became bustling.

The Five Great Shinobi Villages had sent representatives, including descendants of the resurrected individuals, to persuade them to join the Allied Shinobi Forces and fight for their descendants and villages. While the resurrected powerhouses agreed in principle, getting them to follow orders like subordinates was difficult for the younger generations of the Five Great Shinobi Villages.

Not every resurrected person was as easy-going as the four Hokage.

Taking advantage of the time available, many resurrected powerhouses, curious about the current world, wandered around Konoha to see what it was like now.

Orochimaru's chakra was not infinite. After using the Reanimation, he would actively release control over the resurrected individuals to reduce continuous chakra consumption, allowing him to summon more resurrected individuals.

Thus, the resurrected individuals were free-willed.

Their resolve was firm.

Even in both the living and dead, they commanded great respect, and even the highest-ranking Senju Hashirama could not stop them. He could only instruct them to wear cloaks and conceal themselves to avoid unnecessary trouble from their cracked appearance and revealed identities.

As a result, the villagers of Konoha saw mysterious individuals cloaked and faceless, wandering around the village, curiously observing everything as if everything was new to them.

Black Zetsu, who had swiftly sneaked into Konoha, knew their identities and ignored them.

After a stealthy infiltration, he arrived at the storage room for the DNA samples sent by the Five Great Shinobi Villages that had not yet been used for the Reanimation. He casually switched one of the samples with Uchiha Madara's DNA.

Shortly after, a group of ninja entered, taking the DNA samples and delivering them to Orochimaru for the Reanimation.

Watching this from the shadows, Black Zetsu smirked.

"Orochimaru-sama, a new batch of sacrifices and DNA samples has arrived."

In a spacious secret room, Kabuto, whose face was full of cracks, respectfully reported to Orochimaru.

Orochimaru patted Kabuto's shoulder and, with a raspy voice, said with emotion, "It's only when you are by my side, Kabuto, that I feel more at ease. Unfortunately, you were killed by Hagoromo Gengetsu."

Kabuto adjusted his glasses and calmly said, "There's nothing I can do; I am far inferior to you, Orochimaru-sama. However, being in the Reanimation state is quite good. No fatigue, no need for rest, no fear of pain, and chakra replenishes quickly. This way, I can better assist you, Orochimaru-sama."

"Is that so? Then I should consider summoning you more often in the future."

"It would be my honor."

As they conversed, they approached the new batch of DNA samples and sacrifices.

Orochimaru glanced at the names and identities marked on the DNA samples and chuckled.

"The Five Great Shinobi Villages have really sent their ancient warriors this time."

This batch of resurrected individuals was of extremely high quality.

A total of eight DNA samples.

With one glance, Orochimaru saw the names of the First Kazekage, First Mizukage, First Raikage, First Tsuchikage, as well as the Second Kazekage, Second Mizukage, Second Raikage, and Second Tsuchikage.

"Such a gathering of village leaders is unprecedented," Kabuto said with a smile.

"Indeed, we must thank the esteemed Second Hokage for this. Isn't that right, Second Hokage-sama?"

Orochimaru said as he turned his head.

Senju Tobirama, with his silver hair, walked into the room, expressionless, and glanced at Orochimaru before saying calmly, "Begin."

The simultaneous arrival of the four First Kage was a significant event, and he needed to be present to oversee it.

Moreover, as an acquaintance, he would explain the situation to the four Kage afterward.

Orochimaru shrugged and obediently complied.

"Elders first; let's start with the First Kage."