Chapter 6

A middle-aged man with long white hair and a forehead protector bearing the symbol of Mount Myoboku stopped Senju Tobirama in his tracks.

"Jiraiya?" Senju Tobirama turned to him.

"You're really back from the dead? Did Orochimaru pull this off?" Jiraiya was taken aback. Before him stood the Second Hokage, a figure only known from tales and history books, seemingly resurrected from the grave.

"You've arrived just in time, kid. Come with me to help restore order in Konoha," Senju Tobirama commanded.

"Roger that!" Jiraiya, usually playful and carefree, adopted a more serious demeanor in the presence of the Second Hokage.

"I can't wait to see Tsunade's face when she lays eyes on the Second Hokage. Hehe, that'll be something," Jiraiya mused mischievously.

The situation in Konoha had taken a favorable turn. Orochimaru's retreat left the remaining Sound and Sand Ninja scattered and disorganized. Unbeknownst to them, their supposed Kazekage was but a charade, leaving the Suna Ninja in disarray.

"Jiraiya-sama!"

"Who's that with Jiraiya-sama?"

"Hey, why does he look so much like the Second Hokage?"

As Tobirama and Jiraiya fought bravely, more and more Konoha ninja found themselves rescued. Among them, some recognized the Second Hokage, a figure usually confined to the annals of history.

Tobirama didn't bother explaining. It was time to quell the chaos in Konoha.

"Where's Hiruzen? I need to speak with him," Tobirama's demand was stern.

The crowd was surprised by the directness of addressing the Hokage by his name. Yet, seeing the uncanny resemblance to the Second Hokage, they remained silent.

Soon, Hiruzen Sarutobi, looking somewhat recovered, stood before him.

"Sensei,, you... you wanted to see me?" he stuttered nervously.

Senju Tobirama's stern demeanor invoked memories of Hiruzen's youth, leaving the Third Hokage trembling.

"Monkey, the primary threat's been neutralized. Why do enemies still linger in our village?" Senju Tobirama's words cut sharply, reminiscent of the lessons Hiruzen learned as his student.

"I-I... Sunagakure's Jinchuuriki is among them. What should we do?" Hiruzen's voice trembled.

"Foolish! Detain the Suna ninjas and hold their village accountable. We won't tolerate their disruption in our village. Monkey, when did you, as Hokage, become so feeble?" Tobirama's authoritative voice roused the fire within the Konoha ninja.

"Understood, Hokage-sama!"

The crowd cheered as they followed Senju Tobirama's orders. Any enemy ninja still resisting would be swiftly subdued, while those who surrendered would face imprisonment.

Inside the Hokage Building

Seated at his rightful place, Tobirama received a message from the system.

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Name: Tobirama Senju 

Strength: Kage level (Fully Recovered)

Status: Reincarnated from Impure World

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With Senju Tobirama's strength fully restored, the aura emanating from him has already caused Hiruzen and Jiraiya to feel tremendous pressure.

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"The Second Hokage's back?"

The clan leaders of Konoha were left reeling upon hearing the news. They found themselves unable to grasp the full extent of what was happening in their village.

Was the Second Hokage here to stay, or was he simply passing through to the afterlife? They couldn't say for certain.