202. Edo Tensei

Whoosh…

Rasa flickers behind Tsunade and places a kunai against her throat.

"What's the meaning of this, Kazekage?" Tsunade's previously aloof expression vanishes as she adopts a serious expression.

"Sand has suffered a lot by the hands of Konoha, it is time for some payback." Rasa remarks as he signals the cloaked man.

"I will leave Izuna Uchiha to you."

Whoosh…

Bang…

The cloaked figure blocks a punch from Izuna, who is in his Power release cloak.

'Strong… this man is quite strong. At this rate, our battle might deal more damage to Konoha than the invaders. I have to lure him out of the village.'

Whoosh…

Izuna makes some hand signs as a sealing formation appears in his palm.

"Fuinjutsu: Adamantium Corrosion Chains"

Dark black chains appear out from Izuna's hand and strangle the cloaked figure.

"Now is my chance."

'Swift Release: Sonic Steps'

Whoosh…

Izuna flickers out of Konoha together with the cloaked figure.

Clank… clank… shatter…

The adamantium chains shatter into countless fragments as the cloaked figure frees himself.

'My strongest Fuinjutsu seals didn't even last a second. Who is this guy?'

Izuna warily stares at the figure as a hint of worry appears in his eyes.

'How did the Kazekage and Orochimaru even convinced such a person? No matter what, I have to stop him.'

Whoosh…

Izuna makes some hand signs.

'Fire Style: Giant Fireball Jutsu'

He fires a giant fireball infused with large amounts of chakra towards the figure.

Whoosh…

The Fireball approaches near the cloaked figure and vanishes. The fireball turns into a small ball as the cloaked figure extinguishes it between his fingers.

"Who are you?"

Izuna questions him.

Whoosh…

The figure blinks behind Izuna and performs a roundhouse kick.

"Metal Release: Adamantine Skin'

Izuna's arms turn black as he coats his arm with Metal Release chakra.

Bang…

The impact from the kick sends him flying as Izuna crashes into a nearby hill.

Huff… Huff…

Izuna dusts himself as he walks out from the debris.

"That would hurt in the morning."

He cracks his neck and turns towards the figure.

'It's time to get serious.'

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Inside Konoha,

Rasa stares at the back of Izuna and the cloaked figure with wide-eyes.

"I never expected Izuna Uchiha to be such a monster. If not for that man holding him down, we would have suffered massive casualties."

Bang…

Tsunade slams her elbow in Rasa's gut and sends him flying.

Bam…

Rasa slams in the walls of the arena.

"You still have the luxury to worry about others, I will be your opponent."

Tsunade cracks her knuckles as she walks towards Rasa.

Crack… crack…

Some cracks appear around Rasa's stomach as golden sand falls from it.

"So that's the golden sand armor."

Cough… cough…

Rasa coughs slightly and stands up.

"The fight has just started. It won't end until Suna claims victory over Konoha."

Whoosh…

Golden sand floats around Rasa as he creates a platform and levitates on it.

Swoosh…

He directs the golden sand towards Tsunade as the sand forms a large pillar and speeds up towards her.

Crack…

Tsunade clenches her fists tightly as she infuses chakra in it.

**BAMM**

She punches the golden sand pillar.

Crack… crack…

Cracks appear on the pillar as it dissipates into golden sand.

Whoosh…

Rasa waves his hand and recollects the golden sand.

**BOOOOOM**

A gigantic explosion occurs at the outer walls of Konoha.

Tsunade turns towards the gates and notices a giant snake with five heads is attacking the barrier.

Tch…

"That damn Orochimaru! He really betrayed Konoha. There would be no redemption this time."

"Tsunade! Leave Orochimaru to me." Hiruzen appears beside Tsunade in his combat outfit.

"I have to fix my past mistakes and regrets." He clenches his fists as he stares at the giant snake wreaking havoc on the barrier.

Hiruzen dashes towards the outer wall.

At the outer wall,

"Hold it back. We have to hold it back till reinforcement arrives."

Members of the Aburame clan and Akimichi clan attacks the giant snake to prevent it from destroying the barrier.

"Super Expansion Jutsu"

Choza makes some hand signs as he turns into a giant.

"Eat this."

He punches the head of the snake to stop it.

Hiss…

The snake hisses in anger and attacks Choza with its large tail.

BANG...

The tail hits Choza and staggers him.

Rumble… Rumble…

Choza loses his balance and falls towards the outer wall.

'At this rate, I will end up destroying the wall.'

Choza tries to balance himself to prevent from falling on the wall.

'It's too late.'

Choza clenches his fists in regret.

"Summoning Jutsu"

A giant frog appears behind Choza and prevents him from falling.

"Summoning: Food Cart Destroyer Technique"

Another frog falls from the sky and lands on top of the giant snake.

"Gamaken-san! Hold that snake for me."

Jiraiya jumps in front of the wall as he stares at the giant snake.

"I'll try my best."

Gamaken wields his Sasumata and pins down one head of the snake.

Bam…

He smashes another head with his shield.

Hiss…

The other two heads attack Gamaken.

"Gamahiro! I need some help."

Gamaken calls the other frog.

"Leave it to me."

Gamahiro takes out twin swords from the sheath on his back.

Slash… slash…

"Ebi… Ebi…"

He slashes the two heads and stabs them in the ground.

HISSS….

The snake hisses in fury as it releases a toxic breath from its last mouth.

BAAAMM…

Gamahiro slams his butt on the head to stop it from spitting out the poison.

"Gamaken-san! Gamahiro-san! I will leave this snake to you. I have to search for that bastard, Orochimaru."

Jiraiya flickers inside the forest.

Whoosh… whoosh…

Hiruzen catches up with Jiraiya.

"Jiraiya! Leave Orochimaru to me. I have to finish what I once started." Hiruzen remarks.

"Nah, Old man! I also have some unfinished business with that bastard."

Jiraiya increases his pace, leaving Hiruzen behind.

Sigh…

"Why all of my students are so stubborn?" Hiruzen follows Jiraiya.

Whoosh…

In an open area,

Orochimaru is standing with Kabuto as he stares at Konoha.

"What a beautiful sight, isn't it? I will finally have my revenge on Konoha."

Whoosh… whoosh…

Jiraiya and Hiruzen stop in front of him as both of them confront him.

"Orochimaru! Stop this foolishness, right now!"

Hiruzen warns him.

Slick…

Orochimaru licks his lips as he stares at them.

"Sensei! This destruction won't stop until Konoha becomes history."

"Why? Orochimaru why? Why are you doing this?" Jiraiya walks towards Orochimaru.

"Why, you ask? Haha…"

Orochimaru laughs hysterically.

"Stop your nonsense, Jiraiya. You know the answer already. No one can stop me from destroying Konoha today."

"So, it has come down to this." Hiruzen glares at Orochimaru.

"You have stooped so low to the point you are seeking to destroy your birthplace.

I will finish what I left once. This time I won't show any mercy."

Swoosh… swoosh…

Hiruzen makes some hand signs and slams his palm on the ground.

"Summoning Jutsu: Monkey King Enma"

He summons Enma.

"OROCHIMARU!!"

Enma appears on the battlefield as he glares at Orochimaru.

"Humph!... I know this would happen. You should have dealt with him when we had the opportunity." Enma scoffs at Hiruzen.

"I'm going to do that now!'

"It's too late."

Enma faces Orochimaru as he taunts the latter.

"Orochimaru! I am going to snap you like a twig! It should have been done years ago!"

Enma takes a stance.

"It's a bit too late for that."

Orochimaru licks his lips as he ignores the angry gaze of Enma.

Hiruzen makes some hand signs.

"Shuriken Shadow Clone Jutsu"

Swoosh… swoosh…

He throws a shuriken towards Orochimaru as the shuriken multiples into many other shurikens.

"Fire style: Flame Bullet"

Jiraiya coats the shurikens with fire as the shurikens close on Orochimaru.

"Ottou!!... It's too much for me to take on both of you."

Orochimaru jumps back and slams his palm on the ground.

Rumble… rumble…

The ground trembles as three coffins emerge from the ground.

BOOM… BOOM…

The coffins block the shurikens.

"It can't be." Hiruzen's eyes widen as he stares at the coffins.

"Enma, stop him before he completes his jutsu. If not, the village will face certain destruction."

Whoosh…

Enma transforms into his adamantine staff form and whizzes towards the coffins.

Kuku…

"It's too late."

Rumble… rumble…

The gates of the coffin open up to reveal two figures. The third coffin is empty.

"Hmm… that's unexpected."

Orochimaru stares at the empty coffin.

Crunch… crunch…

The two figures walk out of the coffin as they crush gravel.

"Are those two?…"

Jiraiya's eyes widen in surprise.

"How is this possible?"

Jiraiya turns towards Hiruzen.

"It's my fault."

Hiruzen sighs as he stares at the coffin.

"During the Second Shinobi War, Konoha was on the verge of losing the war. As a last-ditch resort, Danzo proposed to use the forbidden technique of the Second Hokage.

'Edo: Tensei'. This technique was meant to bring the dead back to life as an indestructible puppet. Left with no choice, I approved it together with other council members.

However, the war ended with the defeat of Hanzo because of his failed attempt to invade the Land of Medicine.

As such, this technique never saw the daylight. But I never expected Danzo to continue the research with Orochimaru." Hiruzen shakes his head.

Haha…

"Enough talk. It's time to end this."

Whoosh…

Orochimaru clasps his palms together.

"Edo: Tensei"