Chapter 2 System

"I'm the Second Hokage!" Kenji's heart overflowed with excitement.

In his past life, he was just a regular guy, devouring endless Naruto fanfics and daydreaming about them.

But now, here he was, reborn as the Second Hokage of Konoha, even though he was technically dead.

"What incredible power." Sensing the immense chakra coursing through him, Kenji was awestruck.

"Being Senju Hashirama's little bro definitely has its perks. This chakra feels like a gift from him. It's everything I've ever dreamed of!"

"Plus, if my memory serves me right, Orochimaru's Impure World Reincarnation wasn't quite up to snuff yet. I can't unleash my full potential."

Kenji marveled at the comparison with his memories of his full power, realizing he could only tap into about a third of it now.

If Orochimaru were to seize control again, he'd likely lose even more power. (The real question is whether Orochimaru deactivate the Second Hokage.)

Suddenly, Orochimaru formed seals behind him.

In an instant, Senju Hashirama, from another coffin, blinked open his eyes. He peered around, his expression puzzled as he spotted Sarutobi Hiruzen and Senju Tobirama.

"Tobirama, are those... monkeys?" Senju Hashirama questioned, uncertain.

When he passed away, Hiruzen was merely a child, but now Sarutobi Hiruzen was aged.

Meanwhile, Senju Tobirama sensed a feeble force attempting to control him. It was weak, and he felt he could easily break free with a bit of effort.

Tobirama realized Orochimaru likely intended for him to reconnect with Hiruzen Sarutobi, increasing psychological pressure.

After all, he was Sarutobi Hiruzen's sensei.

Without resisting, Tobirama maneuvered his steps forward, contemplating: In the original story, breaking free from the control of the Earth Reincarnation jutsu caster required knowing the seal sequence.

As the jutsu's creator, Tobirama naturally knew the sequence.

With this realization, Tobirama's anxiety faded, and he awaited Orochimaru's next move with curiosity.

In an instant, a burst of electronic sounds reverberated through Senju Tobirama's consciousness.

"The host is bound."

A panel materialized in Tobirama's mind.

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Name: Tobirama Senju

Strength: Elite Jonin (partial)

Status: Reincarnated from Impure World

The panel, concise yet informative, was easily comprehensible to Tobirama.

Task:

Break free from Orochimaru's control

Reward:

Strength restored to 70 % 

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In a flurry of thoughts, Tobirama processed the information.

Sarutobi Hiruzen's expression turned bitter as he offered a wry smile. "Who would've thought we'd meet the First and Second Hokages again like this."

"Monkey, didn't expect you'd be the Third Hokage. The village is in good hands under your leadership. But I never imagined my brother's forbidden technique would cause such trouble," Senju Hashirama admitted, scratching his head, while Tobirama shot him a cold glance.

"Uh," Tobirama was at a loss for words.

"Monkey, the caster of the Forbidden Technique hasn't fully grasped its power yet. My brother and I can only tap into 40% of our strength. Can you handle it?" The First Hokage, ever reliable, swiftly relayed crucial information to Hiruzen.

Orochimaru grew impatient.

Before the battle even began, one of Hiruzen's own revealed crucial information? If they kept chatting, it'd be three against one.

"Truly the ninja god, even in death making sound judgments," Orochimaru remarked, moving behind Hashirama and sliding a kunai with special runes into the base of his skull.

In an instant, Hashirama's consciousness vanished, leaving him truly deceased.

As Orochimaru prepared to deal with the Second Hokage in a similar fashion, a sudden shift occurred. In the blink of an eye, countless thoughts raced through Tobirama's mind.

"Water Style: Water Dragon Jutsu"