Naruto: Uchiha Youngjo's Konoha Spring

Chapter 262 Born Evil...

"How far have you perfected the Impure World Reincarnation technique that was taken from you?" Uchiha Touko asked.

"As long as the carrier used as material is qualified, the person resurrected by Edo Tensei can basically possess all the strength they had in life," Orochimaru said calmly.

"Including the First Hokage?" Uchiha Touko pressed.

“That’s impossible, of course. However, if we use the special spore material you provided as a carrier, the Second Hokage could possess all his power,” Orochimaru said.

“Okay, I understand.” Uchiha Touko nodded. “You must have kept more than one copy of their DNA, right?”

“Of course.” Orochimaru nodded.

Before long, Orochimaru summoned a communication snake to the location, which spat out a sealing scroll. After Orochimaru opened it, he handed a ninjutsu scroll and three test tubes to Uchiha Tokō.

"The DNA of the First and Second Hokage is here, and the other one is the DNA of the Fourth Hokage. However, when I experimented, I was able to successfully resurrect the First and Second Hokage with the Impure World Reincarnation technique, but I couldn't reach the Fourth Hokage's soul with this ninjutsu. It seems that his soul is not in the Pure Land," Orochimaru said.

“That’s natural. Back when the Nine-Tails wreaked havoc, the Fourth Hokage used the Reaper Death Seal to seal his soul and half of the Nine-Tails into the Shinigami,” Uchiha Touko said.

"I see." Orochimaru nodded.

"Naruto's Nine-Tails... is it only half?" Sasuke asked.

“Of course, the Nine-Tails is the strongest tailed beast, so it’s impossible for it to only have this little bit of power,” Uchiha Touko said.

"In the meantime, try to figure out how to release what the Shinigami sealed away. Unknown enemies and forces have appeared in the ninja world. In the future, we will need the other half of the Nine-Tails' power," Uchiha Touko instructed Orochimaru. "Also, since you've been targeted, you should stay in Ryuchi Cave for now. Tell me what experimental equipment and materials you need, and I'll prepare them for you."

"Yes." Orochimaru nodded.

"Teacher, may I stay for a while?" Sasuke asked at this moment.

"Hmm?" Uchiha Touko raised an eyebrow.

"I want to stay here and train for a while, spar with them, and then learn Sage Mode," Sasuke said.

It seems that after learning that the Nine-Tails inside Naruto was only half of its peak power, this kid also felt considerable pressure.

"Training Sage Mode?" Uchiha Touko nodded, not objecting. "It's about time you got to experience this. Come with me."

Uchiha Tokō led Sasuke straight to the depths of Ryūchi Cave to meet the White Snake Sage.

Upon arriving at the entrance to the White Snake Immortal's bedchamber, a snake princess stepped forward and blocked their way.

"Lord Dou Guang, please stop here."

"Let them in." But just then, the White Snake Immortal's voice rang out from inside the bedchamber.

Uchiha Touko nodded upon hearing this, and led Sasuke straight into the White Snake Sage's bedroom, the place where he had learned Sage Mode.

"Douku, what brings you to this old woman at this hour?" The White Snake Sage, now in human form, sat on her throne and asked with a light laugh upon seeing Uchiha Douku's figure.

Although Uchiha Touko no longer followed the path of Snake Sage Mode after learning Sage Mode with a human body, the connection of passing on the teachings still existed. If Uchiha Touko truly unified the ninja world in the future, then their Ryuchi Cave would naturally transcend the three great holy lands and become the number one holy land in the ninja world. Therefore, the White Snake Sage's attitude towards Uchiha Touko completely surpassed that towards other contractors.

"White Snake Sage, my disciple wishes to learn the Sage Mode of Ryuchi Cave. I wonder if you could arrange it?" Uchiha Touko asked with a smile. Ryuchi Cave wanted to use his influence to become the number one holy land in the ninja world, which Uchiha Touko was happy to see happen. It was a win-win deal.

Moreover, and most importantly, the White Snake Sage was not like the old toad of Mount Myōboku who constantly tried to influence the course of the ninja world's history. All she wanted was the title of the number one holy land in the ninja world, which was no big deal for Uchiha Tokō.

"Your disciple?" The White Snake Sage glanced at Sasuke, and with just that one glance, she almost couldn't sit still. Wasn't this the reincarnation of Indra's chakra?

"Are you sure you want him to learn our Ryuchi Cave's Sage Mode?" the White Snake Sage asked.

“Of course, but I wonder if the White Snake Sage has a less risky learning method? As you know, this child’s identity is a bit special,” Uchiha Touko said.

White Snake Immortal: ...

Isn't that right? You probably can't find anyone in the entire ninja world with a more special identity than this kid. If you use ordinary methods to teach this kid their Snake Sage Mode, what if something goes wrong? Although the Sage of Six Paths has seemed to be reluctant to get involved in the conflict between his two sons for thousands of years, can the White Snake Sage take that risk? After all, he's a ruthless person who can even seal away his own mother.

“Of course it is,” said the White Snake Immortal, “but it will take much longer.”

With so many years of heritage, Ryuchi Cave naturally possesses the low-risk learning methods of Mount Myōboku, though they are rather cumbersome, which Ryuchi Cave simply doesn't bother to use. After all, they aren't like those toads, who need a ninja world expert in Sage Mode to act as their human guide.

"Then I'll have to entrust my disciple to you for the time being," Uchiha Touko said with a smile.

"You really know how to cause me trouble." The White Snake Sage sighed and slowly rose from her throne. "Sasuke, is it? Come with me."

……

After arranging for Sasuke to train at Ryuchi Cave, Uchiha Touko returned to Konoha with the Edo Tensei and the DNA of the three Hokage. He then went to a relatively calm area of ​​the Naka River, which was the Third Hokage's old fishing spot.

Thanks to the old man's efforts in baiting and feeding the fish over the past few years, the fish in this section of the Nanhe River are much fatter than those in other sections.

However, after Uchiha Touko came up behind the old man and glanced at his fish basket, he understood that the old man was probably going to have nothing today. "Touko?" Hiruzen Sarutobi turned around and looked at Uchiha Touko, asking with some puzzlement, "Why did you decide to come here today?"

"Hehe, it's been a while since I've had fish. I was thinking of asking the Third Hokage for one to take home and stew," said Uchiha Touko.

“Then you’ll have to wait a while longer.” Hiruzen Sarutobi turned and stared intently at the buoy drifting on the river’s surface, then said.

Uchiha Touko, on the other hand, simply set up a tea set behind Hiruzen Sarutobi's fishing spot, brewed a cup of tea, and handed it to him.

Hiruzen Sarutobi chuckled as he accepted the teacup from Touko Uchiha, intending to savor it, but then Touko Uchiha spoke up:
"The squad I sent out to hunt down Orochimaru has reported back that Orochimaru has been killed."

Hiruzen Sarutobi's hand holding the teacup trembled slightly. To be honest, the old man's feelings for Orochimaru were quite complicated. No matter how many things that guy had done that were considered outrageous, he was still the disciple that the old man had placed the most hope in.

"Is that so? I understand." Hiruzen Sarutobi nodded, a hint of regret on his face. If he could have swallowed his pride and asked Uchiha Tokō to spare Orochimaru's life before, after Orochimaru's assassination attempt on a daimyo, there was no place for him in the entire ninja world. So, upon hearing the news of Orochimaru's death, the old man didn't say much.

"However, according to the intelligence brought back by the pursuit team, the person who killed Orochimaru seems to have obtained some of the forbidden techniques that Orochimaru stole from the Book of Seals, including the Impure World Reincarnation."

"Pfft!!!!!" Hiruzen Sarutobi spat out the tea in his mouth, which landed on the surface of the Naka River, splashing up water droplets.

Upon hearing this news, the old man almost dropped his fishing rod and hurriedly turned around, saying, "Douku, we must retrieve this ninjutsu as soon as possible, otherwise, the ninja world will be in great chaos!"

"Of course I know that, so I came to you to work with you to resurrect the former Hokage of Konoha using the Impure World Reincarnation technique. After all, Orochimaru has the First Hokage's DNA in his possession."

"Cough cough cough!" Hiruzen Sarutobi coughed violently for a while.

To be honest, the news that Uchiha Touko brought him today was probably only as impactful as the news that happened on the night of December 12th, Konoha Year 56.

However, Hiruzen Sarutobi did not object to Touko Uchiha's plan. After all, although using the Impure World Reincarnation to summon the two former Hokage would disturb the peace of the dead, it was better than letting the souls of the two Hokage fall into the hands of the enemy and become enemies of the ninjas of Konoha.

Thinking of this, Hiruzen Sarutobi couldn't sit still any longer. He threw down his fishing rod, stood up, and said seriously to Touko Uchiha, "Let's go. Let's find a secluded place. It's best not to let too many people know about the Edo Tensei resurrection of the two Hokage."

“That’s what I think too.” Uchiha Touko nodded, then returned to the Hokage Building with Sarutobi Hiruzen, and went to a secret room inside the Hokage Building known only to the previous Hokage.

Inside the Hokage Building, all the things Danzo created back then were sealed away, so Uchiha Touko didn't need to explain where the DNA of the First and Second Hokage in his possession came from.

Uchiha Tokō directly selected two newly captured spies from the death row, who were previously planted in Konoha by the Hidden Cloud Village, to serve as the vessels for this Impure World Reincarnation.

As Uchiha Touko completed his final hand seal, the two death row inmates, who had already lost the ability to move, let out a scream and were then enveloped in a white light. Shortly afterward, figures wearing old-fashioned ninja armor, one red and one blue, slowly emerged.

"You are... a monkey?" After Tobirama Senju was resurrected, he immediately recognized the old and frail Hiruzen Sarutobi who was next to Touko Uchiha.

"Teacher." Hiruzen Sarutobi was overwhelmed with emotion upon seeing his teacher, Tobirama Senju, again after many years.

"It seems the village has encountered a formidable enemy? They've even forced you, Monkey, to the point where you have no choice but to summon me and my elder brother," Tobirama Senju said in a deep voice.

“That’s not it.” Uchiha Touko shook his head and said, “Second Hokage, the reason why the Third Hokage and I disturbed your and the First Hokage’s rest was mainly to prevent your and the First Hokage’s souls from falling into the hands of others. The Impure World Reincarnation jutsu was stolen some time ago.”

"I told you this technique would cause trouble for the village's future generations, Tobirama," said Hashirama Senju, the First Hokage.

"Young man, who are you?" Senju Tobirama asked, looking at Uchiha Touko.

"I am the Fifth Hokage of Konoha." Uchiha Touko turned around and showed the two the five characters "Fifth Hokage" on his divine robe.

"Ah, the village has already reached the fifth generation! This child really looks promising!" Hashirama Senju exclaimed with a hearty laugh upon seeing this.

"You said the Edo Tensei was stolen? What exactly happened?" Tobirama Senju asked.

Seeing this, Uchiha Touko explained Orochimaru's situation to the two former Hokage. Of course, to protect Hiruzen Sarutobi, Uchiha Touko omitted the part about Orochimaru experimenting on the village's ninjas, as well as Hiruzen Sarutobi's inaction. For the parts that were too difficult to hide, Uchiha Touko attributed them all to Danzo.

After hearing this, both former Hokage showed expressions of anger.

"Monkey, when you were accepting disciples, didn't you examine their character?" Tobirama Senju roared. "And Danzo, monkey, are you just going to let him run rampant in the village?"

"It's all my fault, please forgive me, teacher." Large beads of sweat instantly appeared on Hiruzen Sarutobi's forehead, but he still secretly glanced at Touko Uchiha with a grateful look. Fortunately, Touko Uchiha saved him some face in front of his teacher, otherwise, if Touko Uchiha had told the truth, he would have become the one to be resurrected by Edo Tensei.

"Hmph." Tobirama Senju snorted coldly, then turned to look at Touko Uchiha, a kind smile on his face. He was quite satisfied with Touko Uchiha's outstanding appearance. "Fifth Hokage, you are very good. You know to summon my brother's and my souls from the Pure Land in advance at this time, otherwise our souls might have fallen into the hands of villains."

"Second Hokage, you flatter me." Uchiha Touko said with a light laugh, "It is my duty, Uchiha Touko, to save the souls of my two predecessors from being dishonored by such petty people."

As soon as Uchiha Touko finished speaking, the smile on Senju Tobirama's face froze instantly.

"What did you say your name was?" The next second, Tobirama Senju let out a sharp explosion.

“Uchiha Touko.” Uchiha Touko smiled without changing his expression.

……

(End of this chapter)