'They should be able to handle things here.'
With Jiraiya present, and three powerful toads, dealing with one Shukaku shouldn't be a problem.
'I should go back and check now.'
Takumi looked back towards the direction of the arena.
There was another battle waiting for him there.
'Sarutobi Hiruzen should still be alive, right?'
'After all, in the anime, the fight lasted for over a dozen episodes.'
Takumi was still quite concerned about Hiruzen.
Hiruzen couldn't die now.
If he died, that guy Danzo would definitely jump out and cause trouble. Besides, Takumi was secretly manipulating his will, so he couldn't let his previous efforts go to waste.
Thinking of this, Takumi jumped down from the Great Toad Sage's head and quickly headed towards the battlefield at the arena.
Seeing Takumi leave, the others, like sheep following a leader, all followed.
"Takumi darling! Wait for me!"
Kurotsuchi seized an opportunity, broke free from Kitsuchi's grip, and flew into the air, chasing after Takumi.
"Hey! You brat!"
"Can't you let me have a moment's peace!"
Kitsuchi sighed helplessly.
He glanced back at the fight between Jiraiya, the three toads, and Shukaku.
He knew there was no room for him to intervene there, and staying here any longer was pointless, so he might as well go see how the other battle was going.
"Let's go. No opportunity here."
Konan took a deep look at Jiraiya.
This teacher who had taught them Ninjutsu but left them behind.
If Jiraiya had stayed with them back then, Yahiko wouldn't have died.
Unfortunately…
This world had no 'if only's.
Konan turned around and suddenly froze.
'Where was Deidara?'
Looking up, Deidara had already swiftly taken off, chasing after Takumi's figure!
'This guy is hopeless too.'
Konan shook her head helplessly, a bitter smile on her face.
She felt there wasn't a single reliable person in the Akatsuki right now.
Soon, the group, following Takumi, returned to the place where everything began.
The roof of the arena.
'Good, looks like Sarutobi Hiruzen is still holding on.'
Seeing the Four Violet Flames Formation still intact not far away, Takumi knew Hiruzen was still fighting.
But Hiruzen's situation wasn't good.
Facing both Hashirama and Tobirama, along with his star pupil Orochimaru, even he was struggling to cope.
Although the Hashirama and Tobirama controlled by Orochimaru couldn't use their full power, their strength was still something the aged Hiruzen couldn't handle.
'Damn it, these bastards are still watching from outside!'
Kakashi and the others still stood outside the barrier, waiting for the outcome of the fight inside.
Hiruzen seethed internally.
'Dammit, not going to call for help is one thing, but actually spectating here!'
'And not even making an effort to help break the barrier!'
'Do you really want to watch me die here?!'
Hiruzen roared inwardly.
He silently resolved that once he got out of here, he'd make these guys pay!
'Forget about pensions, salaries and benefits all cut in half!'
"How's the situation, Kakashi-senpai?"
Takumi arrived beside Kakashi, looking at the situation inside as he asked.
"What are you all doing here? Why isn't anyone helping Hokage-sama?"
Several Anbu's members spoke seriously: "This is the Four Violet Flame Formation. The sides and the top are all sealed by the barrier. Anyone rashly entering will be burned by the flames."
Kakashi also explained: "Hokage-sama's situation is not good. His opponents are the Shodaime Hokage, Senju Hashirama, the Nidaime Hokage, Senju Tobirama, and one of the Sannin who defected, Orochimaru."
"They all look very strong."
"Going in would probably be suicide for us."
Takumi frowned deeply, 'Good grief, these Konoha people really want Sandaime to die!'
'Damn, the barrier is dangerous, but can't you just deal with the people creating the barrier?'
'If you can't solve the problem, can't you solve the people creating it?'
"All of you, step aside. I'm going to have a go at Orochimaru."
Takumi immediately took action.
He leapt into the air, his body soaring high!
5 meters, 10 meters, 20 meters...
He flew a full 30 meters high, then cleared the border of the barrier.
After jumping off the roof, estimating the distance, he charged forward.
Thud!
Inside the barrier, Takumi landed heavily on the roof.
Seeing Takumi, Hiruzen almost wept with joy!
"Takumi!"
Hiruzen called out joyfully.
He was almost ready to kneel to Takumi!
'He's here!'
'Finally here!'
'In critical moments, Takumi is indeed the most reliable!'
"I'm here to help you, Hokage-sama."
Takumi put on a look of righteous determination.
Then he waved his hand, gesturing for Hiruzen to step back.
"Be careful, Takumi! They are Shodaime Hokage, Senju Hashirama, and Nidaime Hokage, Tobirama Senju!"
"These two are no ordinary strong opponents!"
"They are the strongest Hok-"
The delighted Hiruzen didn't forget their current predicament.
Although he could tell Orochimaru couldn't unleash Hashirama and Tobirama's full power, they were still formidable foes.
As for Takumi.
"Huh? Isn't the strongest Hokage you, Sandaime-sama?"
Hearing this, Hiruzen's face twitched, revealing an awkward expression.
"Ahem, th-that was before. Now I'm old, past my prime."
"And these two have Impure World Reincarnation's bodies, with unlimited Chakra and immortality. You must be extremely careful!"
"Don't worry, I'll do my utmost..."
Takumi nodded seriously.
At the same time, he felt a surge of excitement inside.
That's Hashirama and Tobirama!
If he could defeat them, his fame should spread throughout the entire Shinobi World!
"Alright then, I'm starting."
Takumi took two steps forward.
Hashirama and Tobirama also frowned, speaking with confusion.
"Hah? A kid came? He actually wants to compete with us?"
"Saru, hurry and get this kid out of here. With our current situation, we can't guarantee he'll survive."
Both Hokage were speaking seriously.
Forget Takumi, even Hiruzen couldn't beat them. Coming up here wasn't just asking for death?
However, the next second.
Whoosh!
A violent gust of wind swept past.
Reflected in Tobirama's eyes was a rapidly enlarging fist.
Boom!!!!
A massive shockwave erupted.
Tobirama was sent flying by a single punch!
Crack! Crack! Crack!
The powerful force instantly sent Tobirama flying backward, but he quickly adjusted his posture mid-air and landed smoothly.
"Holy crap!"
Seeing this sudden move, Hashirama was instantly stunned!
"What's this kid's deal?! That power is insane!"
"Brother, you were just saying he's no good, and he punches you flying with one hit!"
Tobirama got up from the ground, also somewhat dumbfounded.
"What's up with this kid? The Eight Gates?"
"To be able to send me flying."
"However."
Tobirama looked at his body.
"Just this level of power won't be enough to stop us. You should be mentally prepared."
Takumi smiled slightly.
"As expected of Nidaime Hokage-sama. Your strength is indeed different from ordinary enemies."
"But..."
He raised an eyebrow, then, with a single-handed gesture, performed a Remote Detonation!
The moment his fist made contact with Tobirama earlier, he had already infused explosive Chakra onto Tobirama's skin.
Boom!
A tremendous explosion sound rang out.
The entire barrier was instantly filled with swirling dust and debris!
Tobirama's entire body shattered into pieces.
"I..."
Seeing this scene, not just Hashirama, but Orochimaru, Hiruzen, the Sound Four, and the commentary team outside, all stared dumbfounded!
"Holy shit! That's too intense!"
"Wh-what's this kid's background?"
"He blew my brother apart with one punch!?"
Hashirama's eyes widened in disbelief.
Even though their current power wasn't at its peak, they were still easily above Kage-level.
Hiruzen had been tangling with them here for a while, only occasionally inflicting minor injuries.
This Takumi, with one punch as soon as he showed up, directly blew his brother to pieces!
Isn't that a bit too intense?!
"This... this is Takumi's strength?"
The Sound Four at the four corners of the barrier were also staring, mouths agape.
Last time they were defeated too quickly to clearly see Takumi's power.
They didn't even see what technique he used.
This time, seeing it…
'Good grief, he's too strong!'
'No wonder Orochimaru-sama is so desperate to get his body!'
The dust gradually coalesced, and then, Tobirama slowly regenerated.
"A powerful punch, but useless, Takumi. Your strength is indeed great, but the targets of Impure World Reincarnation are immortal and have endless Chakra to use."
"You cannot possibly defeat these two."
Although Orochimaru looked smug, spouting taunts, his heart was actually filled with fervor!
'So strong!'
'This is the strongest body!'
'Now, struggle to your heart's content, show me all your power!'
'And then, hand your body over to me, Takumi!'