Looking at the slowly collapsing barrier, the fake Jinchūriki standing there felt unreal. Although they had long understood that a barrier of the Four Purple Flame Formation would always have its limits, and that the three Sound Ninjas who used it were not weaklings, they were nothing compared to the fighting power of the Hokage. However, the fact that it was broken by brute force was still far beyond Mizuki's original expectations.

"This is a big deal. The butterfly effect shouldn't be so obvious, right?"

As early as when Sarutobi Hiruzen burst out with extraordinary fighting power, Mizuki was very clear that the Third Generation must have used the potion that he had leaked out. He had already noticed it when he asked himself about the effect of the potion a month ago.

However, when a large dose of the drug is used on a Hokage-level ninja like the Sandaime, the effect it produces is too shocking, and it is completely different from the consequences produced when Yamashiro Aoba, Gekko Gale, and himself used it.

The more you influence powerful people, the more unpredictable the changes to the world will be.

Even if the Sandaime's decaying body could be temporarily restored to its former strength, the chain reaction it would bring would be too great.

"So that's the ninjutsu that can challenge the Ten-Tails Jinchuriki? The pinnacle of the Five Elements' escape technique, it's really powerful enough to be frightening."

Seeing the surrounding Anbu beginning to get excited, waiting for the barrier to completely collapse, ready to support the Third Hokage, Mizuki had no intention of going forward, but slowly restrained his breath and observed the development of the situation. This is just a clone, and its combat power is not as strong as the original body, so it can't help if it goes in.

The Sandaime, who had just fired two large bursts of bullets, was recovering his strength. Even with the support of overdrawn vitality, the consumption was too great.

"The effect of the medicine is not increasing any more and is showing signs of wearing off. Did I use too much force just now?"

Sarutobi, who had just repelled the attacks of the two previous Hokages, stepped aside and asked, "Sarutobi, what's going on? Are you okay?"

"Don't worry, you won't die anytime soon."

"Well, but what should we do next? If the Impure World Reincarnation is not resolved, we will be dragged to death."

"There is a way, but at this point, there is no way back." The third generation said. Anyway, he will die soon, so it is enough to kill Orochimaru before he dies.

In the forest far away, Mizuki, who was treating the injuries of Aburame Shino, suddenly looked up and said, "Who's there?"

"It's me."

"This outfit must be from Aburame Shino's father, Aburame Shiwei. It's true that they have the same temperament."

"Senior, why are you here?"

"Yes." Aburame Shiori nodded slightly, "Thank you for your help, Shino..."

"You're too polite." Mizuki said with a smile, "Shino's injuries are not serious, he was mainly poisoned, and expelling poison is not my specialty, but I feel relieved now that the senior is here."

"Leave it to me now."

"I still have a mission to complete, so I'll leave first." After saying that, Shuimu left quickly.

"Has the One-Tail appeared in that huge chakra fluctuation just now?"

I haven't seen the giant body of the tailed beast appear yet, it's probably just a massive chakra leak, but it shouldn't be far away.

The One-Tail's Jinchūriki's ability to seal the spirit medium's reincarnation is already quite unreliable and extremely unstable. What's more troublesome is that among the One-Tail's characteristics, Shukaku, in addition to sand escape and wind escape, the most troublesome one is actually the sealing technique, making the One-Tail the most difficult tailed beast to seal and the most difficult to control.

Just as Shuimu was getting closer and closer to the chakra he was sensing, suddenly there was a surge of sand in front of him, and a huge monster appeared in sight.

"Finally you've appeared. Let me see what you are like."

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Orochimaru looked at the gradually collapsing Four Purple Flame Formation, and for the first time he regretted being too arrogant. He did not expect that the foolproof plan would go so wrong. In the originally envisioned changes, there was absolutely no such thing as the Four Purple Flame Formation being broken. This secret technique inherited from Konoha should be even more powerful after its own improvement. Besides, the Sound Four were not weaklings. It was possible that the barrier technique could be broken directly by force, but the old Third-generation Sarutobi Hiruzen would definitely not be among those who could do it.

Seeing that things were irreversible and looking at the Konoha ninjas coming to support one after another from all around, Orochimaru couldn't help but want to leave.

With just a few people, they are still not strong enough to fight against Konoha. While the village's main force is blocking the attack of the Sand Ninja, they should retreat quickly. Although they didn't kill the Sandaime personally, he will die soon anyway, so it doesn't matter much. The most important thing is that Uchiha Sasuke's curse seal has been planted, which means all the goals have been achieved.

However, Orochimaru wanted to leave, but this time the third generation Sarutobi Hiruzen was not happy.

"What's wrong? Orochimaru, do you want to escape again when the situation is unfavorable? I won't let you go this time." The voice of the third generation came.

Orochimaru frowned. He was mostly in awe and gratitude towards the Third Generation Sarutobi Hiruzen. However, when he thought of the Third Generation, who was aging and no longer had the ambition he once had, and the years he had been in charge of Konoha, he was addicted to the so-called Konoha spirit and could not extricate himself. His diplomatic weakness made him, a rebel ninja, feel very embarrassed. When he thought of his teacher turning into a politician, he couldn't help comparing him with the former ninja hero. He couldn't stop the surging murderous intent and would not stop until he killed the person who had tarnished his former idol.

Therefore, after capturing his biggest target, Uchiha Sasuke, he was determined to kill the Sandaime even at the risk of his own life.

But now it seems that after using forbidden techniques to improve his strength, his former pride and confidence have returned.

"Originally I still had some time to play with Sarutobi-sensei, but now it seems that I can only wait for the next opportunity. Of course, if you can survive, hahaha~"

Orochimaru opened his mouth wide and slowly drew out the Kusanagi sword, knocking away the shuriken that was attacking from nowhere. While controlling the attack of the first and second generations, he swung his sword and fought fiercely with the shadow clone of the third generation who came to stop him.

After the Four Purple Flame Formation was destroyed, the Four Sound Ninjas, faced with such an unfavorable situation, activated the curse seal without hesitation, and then spontaneously organized themselves to fight against the attack of Konoha's Anbu, trying their best to cover Orochimaru's retreat.

In the Konoha stands, a number of Sand Ninjas had fallen to the ground beside Hatake Kakashi and Might Guy.

"Kakashi, what was that flare just now?"

"That's a signal from the Third Generation that they need support."

"Support? Could it be that even the Third Hokage can't hold on? Is Orochimaru that powerful?"

"No, it's support, not rescue. I'm afraid the Four Purple Flame Formation has been breached. We have the upper hand, so we need support to hold back the enemy."