Naruto: Starting from the Reincarnation of the Otsutsuki.

Hiruzen Sarutobi took over the conversation at the right moment and explained, "But under Shinku's illusionary manipulation, the white creature named Hachi volunteered to mention two places."

"One is the Kaminaribi Bridge."

"The other one is the mountain cemetery."

At this point, his gaze shifted slightly, landing on Minato Namikaze, who sat silently in the corner.

"It also mentioned a name."

"Uchiha Obito."

Minato Namikaze could be described as extremely calm at this moment.

As this intelligence was gradually revealed, many previously inexplicable doubts seemed to be subtly connected at this moment.

After the Battle of Kannabi Bridge, he personally arranged for people to search for the bodies of his students.

But no matter how hard they searched, they couldn't find it.

At the time, everyone thought that it was just because of the chaos on the battlefield, the rocks collapsed, and the bodies were buried deep in the ruins.

But now it seems that things are not so simple.

Perhaps, the being who resembled Madara Uchiha took Obito's body away after the war.

Going further back, perhaps Obito didn't die...

"And the only names that the white creature was muttering were Madara, Ao, and Obito."

"If we verify the information from both sides, the possibility that Madara is still alive has increased considerably."

"Whether Madara is truly alive, or someone is secretly using his name to act..."

Hiruzen Sarutobi slowly stood up, straightened his Hokage hat, and scanned everyone present before finally settling his gaze on the map.

"We all need to make sure we understand."

The war between the ninja villages has come to an end.

But the end of the war does not mean the danger has disappeared.

Spies lurking inside and outside the village, a family that wavered in its stance during the war and even secretly defected to the enemy, the person who resembled Madara Uchiha, and the "Blue" who has always wandered the ninja world with unclear motives.

These are all threats he must eliminate as much as possible before leaving office.

"Now is the time to eliminate these enemies..."

Hiruzen Sarutobi's voice wasn't loud, but it conveyed an unprecedented determination.

Even if he didn't create these troubles himself, as the Hokage of Konoha, he had to deal with them.

Only in this way can new branches and leaves truly grow...

boom!

A cloud of white smoke suddenly burst forth from Jiraiya's spot.

When everyone finally saw where it was, Jiraiya, who had been sitting there, had vanished without a trace.

"Reverse psychic abilities?!"

Hiruzen Sarutobi was taken aback, then a look of surprise appeared on his face.

Why at this particular time?

Is it a coincidence?

Chapter 73 The Giant Serpent

Otsutsuki?

Hagoromo Otsutsuki?!

The Sage of Six Paths!

Orochimaru's heart skipped a beat.

The one using reverse summoning is actually the White Snake Sage...?

But why would the surname "Otsutsuki" be mentioned suddenly?

Could it be... that the White Snake Sage foresaw the future?!

Despite the turmoil in his heart, Orochimaru showed no change in expression. Instead, his narrow eyes narrowed slightly as he stared directly into the White Snake Sage's deep amber snake eyes.

"The Otsutsuki clan, what kind of clan is that... a bloodline clan?"

Orochimaru buried his thoughts deep inside, pretending not to know.

It is clearly illogical for an old monster like the White Snake Sage, who has lived for countless years by relying on natural energy, to suddenly bring up the story of the Sage of Six Paths' family at this moment.

Not to mention, the scroll that records the story of the Six Paths Brothers is still in his hands.

Meanwhile, "Ao," who is suspected to be the true owner of the scroll, possesses the Tenseigan, and may also be from the Otsutsuki clan, is still wandering the ninja world.

If we could use the words of the White Snake Immortal to pry open that history buried deep by time...

So perhaps Orochimaru can gain some inspiration, or even enlightenment, from this.

"......"

Inside the cave, the atmosphere suddenly became subdued.

After a long while, the White Snake Immortal finally spoke slowly.

"Orochimaru, you're really annoying..."

However, the disappointment, disgust, and even the subtle impatience in his tone were hardly concealed.

Orochimaru, however, remained expressionless, simply watching it quietly, as if waiting for it to continue.

The White Snake Immortal slightly raised his enormous white-scaled snake head, his golden snake eyes half-closed, as if he had lost interest in continuing to ask questions.

"Since we don't know, let's just forget about it."

But it quickly changed its tone again.

A meaningful look appeared in his amber snake eyes.

"However, Orochimaru..."

"Now that we're here, isn't it time to learn Sage Mode?"

"..."

Orochimaru didn't reply, seemingly lost in thought.

The White Snake Sage remained calm and waited patiently for Orochimaru's answer.

"bring it on."

In the end, Orochimaru agreed.

It's clearly inappropriate for the White Snake Sage to mention the Otsutsuki clan at this moment.

Moreover, he started to say it halfway, then suddenly stopped...

This shows that it doesn't fully trust him, or rather, it never intended to tell him the real answer at this time.

Since that's the case, continuing to ask will not yield any results; it will only reveal the information he already knows.

"I now possess White Zetsu cells... perhaps I can withstand the power of a Sage."

"And once I master the magical power of Ryuchi Cave, the White Snake Immortal's attitude towards me might change."

Instead of constantly asking questions, it's better to first put yourself on the chessboard.

Moreover, he is no longer the Orochimaru who could only cautiously probe.

Orochimaru is terrifyingly strong now.

"..."

Within the dimly lit snake pit, a chilling and piercing scream soon echoed.

But soon the screams disappeared completely, as if swallowed up by the deep darkness. Around the cave, one small snake after another poked their heads out, gazing eerily towards the center.

At this moment, the White Snake Immortal simply stared down at the shed snake skin on the ground, remaining motionless for a long time.

Meanwhile, at the Konoha front-line camp.

"Something terrible has happened!"

Just as Nara Suzaku and Hyuga Seiran were chatting in the command tent, a sensory ninja from the Yamanaka clan rushed in.

Currently, apart from the troops responsible for defending against Sunagakure, most of the bases near Kikyo Mountain are relatively peaceful.

Therefore, when many of the guards first heard the exclamation, they almost did not immediately realize the seriousness of the situation.

But when they saw who the newcomer was, recognizing him as a mountain ninja specifically responsible for contacting the front lines, the previously relaxed atmosphere instantly became tense.

"The Vermilion Bird strategist! And..."

The mountain ninja subconsciously glanced at the white-eyed youth beside Nara Suzaku.

The other person had a cold expression and exuded a sense of aloofness.