Born with a great love for the Uchiha

If Black Zetsu hadn't dodged quickly enough, his neck would have retracted a few inches.

Orochimaru's Kusanagi Sword didn't sever its green fur, but rather the head of a White Zetsu!

"So it was Jue Jun."

Orochimaru curled his long, thin tongue, retracted the Kusanagi sword, and held it in his hand.

"I thought it was the First Generation Lord coming out..."

"Hashirama Senju has lost control."

Black Zetsu was not angered by Orochimaru's sword strike; he simply continued the previous conversation.

"Orochimaru, you've messed up."

Black Zetsu's disappointment was genuine, not a matter of technique.

It truly believed that Orochimaru had messed things up.

It wasn't just that Hashirama Senju was "out of control," but also because of his "weakness."

Perhaps in Orochimaru's eyes, the strength that Hashirama Senju had just displayed was terrifyingly powerful, and he was overwhelmed by just one ninjutsu.

But in Black Zetsu's eyes...

This Hashirama Senju, resurrected through the Impure World Reincarnation technique, did not reach his peak state at all; he didn't even have half of his peak strength!

The most direct evidence is—

If it were Hashirama Senju at his peak who were resurrected, how could Orochimaru not be defeated in one move?

Since Orochimaru can only summon Hashirama Senju at this level.

Therefore, it's impossible for the other side to restore Madara Uchiha to his peak power...

This is the real reason why Black Zetsu was disappointed.

Did I mess it up?

Orochimaru chuckled softly.

"But why do I feel like this is just the beginning?"

This is not the first time Orochimaru has used the Impure World Reincarnation technique on Hashirama Senju.

But this was the first time he had used a White Zetsu as a sacrifice to summon the First Hokage!

Hashirama Senju's "loss of control"...

Orochimaru took it for granted.

Because when he used the Impure World Reincarnation technique before, he needed to rely on talisman kunai to control the impure ninja.

Since Hashirama Senju didn't install a "controller," of course he would "go out of control"!

And they wanted to control Hashirama Senju.

Either install a "controller" on him—that is, that talisman kunai.

Either revise the Impure World Reincarnation Technique and integrate the "controller" into the sealing array.

Orochimaru was considering the second method.

Because if we choose the first option...

Orochimaru simply couldn't defeat Hashirama Senju, let alone stab such a black, thick, and hard specially made kunai into his body.

Therefore, we can only choose the second option.

If Orochimaru had improved the Impure World Reincarnation Technique as he envisioned...

Then, when he uses this forbidden technique again, he can skip the step of inserting talismans and kunai, and directly ignore the other party's soul to forcibly control the other party's body.

That is the perfect Impure World Reincarnation Technique!

Orochimaru snapped out of his thoughts and was about to speak again, asking Black Zetsu for more living White Zetsu.

But Black Zetsu, who had just shown half of his body, has now disappeared again.

"?"

Orochimaru tilted his head, his face full of question marks.

But just then...

The base, which had just been reduced to ruins, suddenly emitted a strange noise.

The Wood Release technique was unleashed once again, with thick tree branches violently tearing through the earth and growing wildly outwards.

From a distance, it looks like a dark brown "wood flower" growing on the earth.

Supported by the trees.

Hashirama Senju and the White Zetsu he had captured moved out of the underground base.

Orochimaru.

Hashirama Senju looked down at the village below, surveying the surrounding area.

"Did another ninja appear next to you just now?"

Hashirama Senju also had a vague impression of that "ninja's" chakra.

That was when his battle with Madara at the Valley of the End ended, and a rather strange chakra appeared around him.

However, Hashirama Senju was on the verge of exhaustion at the time and was unable to pursue him.

I never imagined so many years would pass.

Hashirama Senju sensed that strange chakra once again.

How could the other person have lived for so many years?

They're really resilient...

Another ninja?

Orochimaru raised an eyebrow, immediately realizing who Hashirama Senju was referring to.

Black Zetsu!

"As expected of the God of Ninjas! He easily accomplished what I couldn't..."

Orochimaru couldn't sense Black Zetsu's chakra fluctuations, but Hashirama Senju could.

Ok……

Not just this ninja god...

That new-era ninja god seems capable of...

"Hahaha! That's just an empty reputation!"

Hashirama Senju laughed heartily, but the next moment he put on a serious face.

"Now, can you tell me the name of that ninja?"

"Next time, First Generation."

Orochimaru lightly licked the corner of his mouth, inserted the Kusanagi sword into the ground, and clasped his hands together.

"Next time definitely!"

"Oh?"

Seeing Orochimaru's posture, Hashirama Senju assumed that Orochimaru intended to continue fighting him.

"I misjudged you. It turns out you're also a ninja with a strong fighting spirit!"

"Alright then! I'll get serious too!"

Hashirama Senju clapped his hands together again, refining the Wood Release chakra within his body and channeling it into the trees beneath his feet.

[Wood Release: Wood Dragon Technique]!

With the chakra supplied by Hashirama Senju, the trees grew vigorously, and a lifelike, enormous wooden dragon split off from the branches, its size no less than that of the Manda from before.

Before the [Wooden Dragon] suddenly appeared.

Orochimaru's hands moved rapidly, forming hand seals, his ten fingers almost dancing with incredible speed.

"Goodbye, First Generation!"

[Impure World Reincarnation - Release]!

Chapter 218 The strength of the two generations of ninja gods is roughly equal.

boom!

The Wood Dragon Technique slammed solidly into Orochimaru's body, producing a dull thud.

Orochimaru's body flew backwards with a thud, soaring far through the air like a meteor before plunging headfirst into the soil. Many of his bones were broken, and his limbs were twisted and deformed.

It was just one strike.

Orochimaru, one of the legendary Sannin, was seriously injured!

Unfortunately.

The [Wooden Dragon Technique] can only achieve this much.

As Orochimaru performed the dispelling technique for the Impure World Reincarnation,...

A layer of shimmering light suddenly emanated from the surface of Hashirama Senju's impure body, and mottled fragments like scraps of paper flew out of his body, a sign that his soul was about to leave his body.

Is this the end of the story?

Hashirama Senju looked down at his hands, which were constantly disintegrating. His impure body slowly peeled away, revealing the pale skin of the White Zetsu beneath.

"I was originally planning to go back to the village for a visit..."

Hashirama Senju shook his head, his expression a mixture of regret and relief.