Became the mastermind behind the Akatsuki organization

Chapter 417: The Deal between Orochimaru and the Third Hokage

Jiraiya's explanation was very detailed and the Third Hokage listened very carefully.

After hearing that the masked man attacked the Eight-Tails Jinchuriki, the Third Hokage's face changed. If even the Eight-Tails was abducted by the masked man, Konoha's Nine-Tails Jinchuriki would be in danger.

Thankfully, however, the masked man's attack on the Eight-Tails Jinchuriki was unsuccessful.

Next came the Five Kage Conference incident. When the Third Hokage heard that the Fourth Raikage had convened the Five Kage Conference to deal with the masked man, he lamented that he did not have the courage of the Fourth Raikage.

If his own Jinchuriki were attacked, he would choose to keep the peace and try his best to conceal the matter.

The Fourth Raikage risked being attacked by other ninja villages and asked the major ninja villages to join forces to deal with the masked man.

Thinking of this, the Third Hokage sighed softly and asked Jiraiya: "What was the final result of the Five Kage Tournament? Did the five major ninja villages reach an agreement to deal with the masked man?"

Jiraiya nodded, "The agreement was reached not only with the five major ninja villages, but also with the Hidden Rain Village, and because of Uchiha Madara's attack, we also formed a ninja coalition."

"Uchiha Madara is coming and forming a ninja coalition?"

The Third Hokage was puzzled and frowned, saying, "Isn't the masked man Uchiha Madara? Although he has the strength of the Five Kage, isn't it too arrogant to attack the Five Kage meeting place?"

Jiraiya shook his head: "It wasn't the masked man, it was the real Uchiha Madara! At that time, the Fourth Raikage and I went to hunt down the masked man, and the real Uchiha Madara launched a surprise attack."

"After the war, we were surprised to find that Uchiha Madara had only sent out wooden clones. Before he left, he announced that he would declare war on the entire ninja world and asked all ninja villages to prepare."

"What's going on with the wood clone?" The Third Hokage was increasingly confused about what Jiraiya was saying. Could Uchiha Madara just send a wood clone to suppress the Kage-level powerhouses of the Five Kage Conference?
But if you think about it carefully, the real Uchiha Madara seems to really possess such strength.

When he was a child, he had felt the pressure of the Battle of the Valley of the End and knew that Uchiha Madara and the First Hokage were the two most powerful ninjas in Konoha Village.

When he grew up, he realized that he had been complaining about the First Generation and Uchiha Madara. In front of these two, his titles of Ninja Doctor and the Strongest Hokage were like a joke.

After a moment's silence, the Third Hokage seemed to remember something and asked:

"Since you have formed a ninja coalition, who is the leader of the ninja coalition? Is it Ohnoki, or that kid Ai? It can't be Tsunade."

In the eyes of the Third Hokage, a ninja who could become the leader of the coalition forces.

They are none other than Tsunade, Ōnoki and the Fourth Raikage. The reason is very simple. The Konoha, Iwagakure and Kumogakure villages behind these three people are all very powerful.

"neither……"

Jiraiya shook his head, "But how did you know Tsunade became Hokage, old man? Orochimaru and Shisui even told you such a thing."

"Yes, they have never concealed these things. Perhaps they think that even if an old man like me knows something, I can't resist at all."

The tone of the Third Hokage resonated with Jiraiya.

He is also a prisoner now. If the old man cannot resist, the possibility of him resisting is also very small. Anyway, they are just two ninjas in the same situation who are huddling together for warmth.

After sighing softly, Jiraiya revealed the answer:

"The ninja who became the leader of the coalition was not Ōnoki, the Fourth Raikage, or Tsunade, but Byakuya of the Hidden Rain Village. To be more precise, it was Byakuya, the leader of the Akatsuki organization."

"He defeated Uchiha Madara's clone in front of everyone, crushing them... and became the undisputed leader of the Allied Ninja Forces, but..."

When he said this, Jiraiya was silent for a few seconds.

He didn't know whether he should tell the Third Hokage that Bai Ye was the mastermind. For a ninja, knowing too many secrets is not a good thing.

Orochimaru and even Uchiha Shisui could be Byakuya's minions.

Jiraiya's sudden stop caused the Third Hokage to be puzzled. He muttered to himself: "I didn't expect Bai Ye to become the leader of the coalition. Maybe he really accepted the inheritance of the First Hokage and Tobirama Sensei."

Just when Jiraiya was hesitating, Orochimaru and Shisui appeared in front of the prison.

They first looked at the Third Hokage not far away, then looked at Jiraiya and said slowly:

"Jiraiya, you want to say that Byakuya colluded with Uchiha Madara, right? This matter is not a secret to us."

As soon as these words were spoken, Jiraiya's face changed slightly, and the Third Hokage was so shocked that his pupils dilated slightly.

Shiroya, the leader of the Allied Ninja Forces, colluded with Uchiha Madara. How could he not understand these words together? If these two guys joined forces, they should have the ability to flatten the entire ninja world.

Jiraiya said with a vigilant look:

"Orochimaru, Uchiha Shisui, if I guess correctly, you two should be Bai Ye's men. What is your purpose in bringing me and the old man here?"

"I just don't want you to die in vain."

Orochimaru said with a half-smile: "Besides, Jiraiya and old man, why do you think that Shisui-kun and I will definitely be loyal to Byakuya? Is it just because his strength exceeds ours?"

Jiraiya raised his eyebrows. Could there be any hope for the situation to turn around?
Orochimaru paused, then continued, "A few months ago, Byakuya told me about his plan with Uchiha Madara, but I felt that this plan was unreliable, and I had no interest in the so-called infinite moon reading."

"Using illusions to escape reality is something only a coward would do."

"I will not and cannot put my fate in the hands of others. In the world of illusion, I cannot explore the limits of ninjutsu, or even the secrets of this world."

Orochimaru's remarks made Jiraiya and the Third Hokage frown.

He is still as crazy and unrealistic as before, a complete ninjutsu lunatic, but compared with monsters like Byakuya and Uchiha Madara, such a lunatic seems normal for a long time.

Uchiha Madara wanted all the ninjas in the ninja world to find happiness in their sleep.

Bai Ye wants to use the threat of Uchiha Madara to unite the entire ninja world. If either of them is not careful, it will be a huge disaster for the ninja world.

Orochimaru was merely conducting human experiments, so no matter how great the danger was, it would not be even a fraction of what the previous two people were doing.

After listening to Orochimaru's thoughts, Jiraiya and the Third Hokage looked at Shisui, who said calmly:
"I don't care about the survival of the Ninja World and Konoha, but Byakuya and Uchiha Madara's plans threaten the safety of Uchiha. For the sake of Uchiha, I can only fight to the death."

Shisui's tone was so firm that Jiraiya and the Third Hokage could not doubt it.

Shisui was once the person with the most fire will. After being attacked by Danzo, Shisui lost his trust in the fire will and only cared about the safety of his tribe. After taking a deep breath, Jiraiya looked at Orochimaru and Shisui with a little expectation:

"Since you are also against Uchiha Madara and Byakuya, what are you going to do next? Join forces with us, right?"

Orochimaru glanced at Jiraiya and then shook his head:

"The old man is useless except for his strength, and Jiraiya you have accomplished nothing in these years. I cannot trust you. However, if you are willing to follow my instructions, it is not impossible for Shisui-kun and I to let you go and achieve some meaning."

Jiraiya and the Third Hokage looked at each other and said:

"We can join you, but Byakuya and Uchiha Madara are so powerful, how do you two plan to deal with them?"

Orochimaru smiled mysteriously, and then said:

"Just because we can't do it doesn't mean the previous Hokage can't do it. Old man, you should have seen the power of the first and second generations."

"Are you planning to use the Impure World Reincarnation Technique?"

The Third Hokage narrowed his eyes slightly. He did not agree with Orochimaru's approach.

Orochimaru spread his hands and said, "Besides summoning the previous Hokage, who else do you think can deal with Uchiha Madara and Byakuya?"

The Third Hokage fell silent. He knew that the only way to deal with these two people was to use the Impure World Reincarnation, but if he rashly disturbed the previous Hokage's sleep...

Thinking of this, the Third Hokage tried to refute:
"Orochimaru, the Impure World Reincarnation Technique can indeed summon the First and Second Generations, but they cannot exert their full strength. Even if they are Reincarnated, I am afraid..."

Orochimaru smiled contemptuously: "Old man, why do you think Shisui and I spared your life? We have long mastered the method to restore most of the strength of the Impure World Ninja."

"However, although this method can retain most of the deceased's strength before his death, it will also lose the suppression of the Impure World Ninja, and the Impure World will become extremely dangerous."

"So, we need you to persuade the first and second generation Hokage to join our camp."

"Let me, the Third Hokage, face the First and Second Hokage?"

The Third Hokage felt his scalp tingling just thinking about it, and he didn't know how to face this scene. In the current Konoha Village, he was the oldest and most prestigious ninja, and no one could point fingers at him.

But in front of the First and Second Hokage, he was just a young boy who had just started out.

If the First and Second Hokage knew what had happened in Konoha over the years...

Orochimaru saw what the Third Hokage was thinking and jokingly said, "Third Hokage, don't you even have the courage to face the First and Second Hokage? Or do you just not dare to face them?"

The Third Hokage was shocked, and then he tried to save his dignity by saying, "I just think it is too rude to disturb the First and Second Hokage. For the sake of Konoha and the Ninja World, I am willing to persuade the First and Second Hokage."

Jiraiya looked at the Third Hokage in disbelief and said, "Old man, are you really going to agree to Orochimaru? Impure World Reincarnation is a forbidden technique in the village."

The Third Hokage looked at Jiraiya and said, "Forbidden Techniques are ninjutsu that can only be used when absolutely necessary. Isn't this the most dangerous moment?"

"If the first and second generations blame me, I will bear the blame."

Jiraiya held his breath for a long time, and said with great emotion: "Old man, thank you for your hard work... You have endured too much for the village."

Shisui on the side rolled his eyes. He really wanted to punch the Third Hokage.

Even though he was imprisoned, the Third Hokage still kept playing the role of a good guy. He was deceived by this appearance and was eventually defeated by Danzo.

However, for the sake of Lord Bai Ye's plan, he could only suppress his thoughts in his heart.

After the two sides reached an agreement, Orochimaru and Shisui transferred Jiraiya and the Third Hokage from the prison to the Root Laboratory, where they completed the Impure World Reincarnation Technique.

Before arriving at the Root Laboratory, the Third Hokage had a lot of thoughts in his mind.

Orochimaru used the Impure World Reincarnation Technique to blaspheme the First and Second Hokage, but it was also an opportunity that he could not miss.

As long as we can find the first generation and Tobirama-sensei during the heyday of the Impure World Rescue.

The leadership of their team will no longer be in the hands of Orochimaru and Shisui, but will be transferred to the First Generation and Tobirama Sensei.

This is his confidence in the first and second generations, and also his confidence as a teacher.

But after arriving at the Root Laboratory, the Third Hokage and Jiraiya were stunned to see nearly ten Uchiha ninjas standing in the Root Laboratory.

All of these Uchiha have activated the three magatama and are able to use Wood Release Ninjutsu.

What's even more terrifying is that Orochimaru also reincarnated a large number of ninjas through the Impure World Reincarnation in advance. All of these Impure World Reincarnations were the best in their respective fields when they were alive.

With such a luxurious lineup, even the first and second generations would probably be difficult to shake.

Orochimaru noticed the expression of the Third Hokage and a faint smile appeared on the corner of his mouth. He knew his teacher too well, and it was because of this that he was prepared in advance.

After walking deeper into the laboratory, the Third Hokage saw three white figures kneeling on the ground.

If it were in the past, he would definitely think that Orochimaru had captured innocent people to perform the Impure World Reincarnation Technique, but now he knows that this is a cloned creature named White Zetsu, a subordinate of Uchiha Madara.

Using Uchiha Madara's subordinates to resurrect the first and second generations is also a good choice.

After a moment's silence, the Third Hokage said, "Orochimaru, when can we start the Impure World Reincarnation ceremony? In addition to the First and Second Hokage, which other ninja do you plan to revive?"

Orochimaru said disapprovingly:

"Of course it's the Fourth Hokage. Even though I don't like the Fourth Hokage, he is still a fighting force to some extent. He might be able to play a key role."

"The fourth generation..."

The Third Hokage thought of the spirited blond ninja and sighed inwardly.

If he had died instead of Minato Namikaze during the Nine-Tails Rebellion, would things in Konoha have been so bad?
Just as the Third Hokage was pondering, Orochimaru had already completed the seal and slapped his palm to the ground: "Immortal Reincarnation Technique!"

(End of this chapter)