The scene flashes back ten minutes earlier...
"This voice is..."
The man with long hair, Uchiha Madara, resurrected by the Impure World Reincarnation, could no longer suppress his excitement upon hearing the familiar voice. He tore open the coffin lid and shouted, "Hashirama!"
"Huh? This is, Madara?"
Senju Hashirama was initially confused, but quickly understood his current predicament.
"Impure World Reincarnation? Tobirama really knows how to cause trouble, always creating such troublesome ninjutsu."
Upon seeing Senju Hashirama, Uchiha Madara disregarded everything else and immediately waved his hand, saying, "Hashirama, let's have another match. I've been waiting for you!"
"Madara, this is no longer our era. Besides, shouldn't we ask the caster for their opinion?"
Senju Hashirama glanced at Orochimaru not far away, his brow furrowed.
He wasn't wearing a Konoha forehead protector, so he wasn't a Konoha ninja.
His demeanor was gloomy, and he didn't seem like a friendly character.
Hopefully, his target isn't Konoha.
"Him? Uchiha Madara does things his own way, why would I need to ask anyone else's opinion!"
Uchiha Madara was not one to be dictated to. He immediately formed hand seals.
"Impure World Reincarnation, Release!"
Orochimaru was startled. He realized that Uchiha Madara had completely broken free from his control. While he hadn't intended to control them, the sensation was deeply unsettling for Orochimaru.
It seemed he would need to improve the Impure World Reincarnation technique in the future. Perhaps incorporating cells from Hashirama Senju or Lin Yu Vortex into the White Zetsu could strengthen control over the summoned individuals.
Orochimaru retreated a few more steps, ready to flee immediately if things took a turn for the worse.
"Ah, Madara, don't scare him. Let me ask him a few questions first."
Senju Hashirama held back the aggressive Uchiha Madara, flashed Orochimaru a friendly smile, and asked, "You are not a Konoha ninja, where did you learn such a forbidden jutsu as the Impure World Reincarnation? I recall clearly instructing Tobirama not to let these troublesome ninjutsu be passed on. Are you an enemy of Konoha?"
Cold sweat trickled down Orochimaru's forehead. Although Senju Hashirama was smiling, the pressure he exerted felt even more intense than Uchiha Madara's. Furthermore, through the sensing connection between caster and summon, Orochimaru knew clearly that it would only take Senju Hashirama 0.1 seconds to break free from his constraints.
Is this the peak existence of the Sengoku era?
Orochimaru did not reply, but silently retrieved a Konoha forehead protector from under his robes.
"Oh! So you're one of us, hahaha, no offense, no offense!"
Seeing the Konoha forehead protector, Senju Hashirama's smile widened, and he immediately bombarded Orochimaru with questions.
"How is Konoha now?"
"What year is it in Konoha? Has the Hokage position already been passed down for more than a dozen generations?"
"And also..."
Orochimaru looked at Senju Hashirama, who was as lively as a curious baby, with a stunned expression. Was this guy... an idiot?
Seeing Orochimaru's silence, Uchiha Madara let out a cold snort, "I'm talking to you, if you don't answer, I'll kill you."
"Madara, I told you not to scare people," Hashirama complained.
Orochimaru stealthily retreated a few more steps, almost out of the cave entrance.
"Don't be afraid of him, little brother, I'll protect you."
Senju Hashirama patted his chest and promised, "Don't worry, even if I let him use only one hand, he still wouldn't be able to beat me!"
Uchiha Madara grumbled inwardly: With your Sage Mode and True Several Thousand Hands, letting me use two hands makes no difference!
Orochimaru said gravely, "Tsunade and I were in the same graduating class. The Fourth Hokage is currently in power."
"So you're one of Tsunade's classmates! It's been so long, and there's already a Fourth Hokage?"
Senju Hashirama laughed happily, "Being Tsunade's teammate must have been troublesome, that girl..."
Seeing that Senju Hashirama seemed to have endless things to say, Orochimaru quickly interrupted the chatterbox and said seriously, "First Hokage, Konoha is currently under invasion. The enemy is incredibly powerful, which is why we had no choice but to summon you both. We hope you can immediately head to the battlefield to provide support."
"War again? It seems that no era is without war."
Senju Hashirama's enthusiasm waned. He said, "I am already dead. Protecting Konoha is the responsibility of the living. If Konoha can only survive with the protection of a dead man like me, then Konoha's destruction is inevitable."
"This time is different. Konoha has no equal in the entire ninja world. The enemy is the Otsutsuki clan from beyond the heavens, and their goal is to destroy the ninja world."
Planting the God Tree and absorbing the chakra of ninjas and the nutrients of the entire planet is no different from destroying the ninja world.
"Otsutsuki clan?" Uchiha Madara pondered upon hearing the name. He then extended his left hand, and Black Zetsu appeared in his palm.
"Madara, Lord Madara... long time no see. How have you been?"
Seeing Uchiha Madara again, Black Zetsu was filled with fear. After all, Lin Yu had revealed everything he had lied about. Black Zetsu truly feared that Uchiha Madara would seal him with Chibaku Tensei.
"Tell me about the Otsutsuki clan. If you dare to swallow your words, you know the consequences."
Uchiha Madara threw Black Zetsu to the ground with a look of disgust. Had this guy fallen into a cesspool?
Or had he not bathed for years, to have such a pungent odor?
Black Zetsu hurriedly recounted all the information he knew in one breath. Even though he was Kaguya's son, saying so much at once almost made him gasp for air.
"My lords, the situation is clear now. If Konoha isn't supported soon, it will truly be finished." Orochimaru's expression was grim. He knew that reviving these two would lead to complications, but he had truly run out of other options.
"Hmph, so what if Konoha is destroyed? Such a village should have disappeared from the river of history long ago."
Uchiha Madara cared not for Konoha's survival. Since the Infinite Tsukuyomi plan was a trap, his only remaining desire in his heart was for Senju Hashirama.
"Hey, hey, Madara, don't say that. Konoha is a big family, and it's more exciting with both of us!"
Senju Hashirama pondered for a moment and then said, "Since the survival of the ninja world is at stake, I cannot stand idly by."
"Madara, let's go!"
Uchiha Madara crossed his arms and said haughtily, "It's already a favor to you that I haven't destroyed Konoha, Hashirama."
"You want me to save them? Are they worthy?"
Senju Hashirama scratched his head, troubled, and uncertainly asked, "Shall we go for a couple of drinks afterward?"
"And one more match!"
Senju Hashirama readily agreed, "Deal!"
"Actually, I also want to test the legendary Otsutsuki clan and see if they are truly that powerful."
Hearing Hashirama agree, the Mangekyo Sharingan appeared in Uchiha Madara's pupils. Then, a sky-obscuring Tengu armor broke through the cave ceiling, and he flew towards the distant battlefield.
"Madara seems excited too."
Senju Hashirama also called out to Orochimaru and headed towards the battlefield. Along the way, he casually asked,
"By the way, has little Tsunade found a boyfriend yet?"