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As the second Hokage took action once more, Sarutobi Hiruzen initially found himself caught off guard. However, as the current Hokage, he quickly regained his composure and prepared for the confrontation.

In the heat of close combat against the two legendary Hokage, Sarutobi Hiruzen skillfully slipped detonating tags onto Hashirama's thigh and Tobirama's arm without them noticing.

After executing a graceful backflip onto the ground, he formed a series of seals with precision. The air suddenly erupted with two powerful explosions, paralyzing one side of both Hashirama Senju and Tobirama Senju.

[Deidara: "Not the most beautiful display, but it gets the job done, right?"]

[Sasori: "Boring art."]

[Onoki: "Traitor! Where are you? Come back now!"]

[Deidara: "Old fool, I'd rather die than return! Just give up!"]

[Onoki: "You little brat, can't wait to fight, can you?"]

[Deidara: "So what? Come and try! Hehe!"]

[Onoki: "You... Ouch! My waist!"]

Despite the severe injury, something different happened to the two Hokage today. The flesh that had been blown apart swiftly reassembled, restoring their limbs to their original state.

"Sarutobi-sensei, you're just wasting your time," Orochimaru said with an infuriatingly playful smile.

In that moment, Sarutobi Hiruzen couldn't help but shed a tear. No matter how twisted Orochimaru had become, he was once his most proud and beloved disciple, and the thought of his descent into darkness pained him deeply.

With a newfound determination, Sarutobi Hiruzen cast aside his lingering regrets. "Let's finish this, Orochimaru!" he declared, his voice steady.

"Haha! Ending it here means ending with your life!" Orochimaru replied, a malevolent grin spreading across his face as he commanded the two Hokage to attack once more.

Wielding his golden staff, Sarutobi engaged both Hokage fiercely, searching for an opening to create distance. "If I don't sever the soul bound by the Impure World Reincarnation, all my efforts will be meaningless. This is the only way!" he muttered to himself.

[Namikaze Minato: "Are you thinking of that technique?"]

[Sarutobi Hiruzen: "Exactly. I have no choice; to protect Konoha and ensure a future for the next generation, I must put my life on the line!"]

[Uzumaki Naruto: "Third Hokage grandpa..."]

[Uzumaki Boruto: "What technique is so mysterious?"]

[Namikaze Minato: "It's the Sealing Technique, the Death Reaper Seal."]

Steeling himself, Sarutobi Hiruzen turned to face the two Hokages. "First Hokage, Second Hokage, please forgive me. I'm about to perform that jutsu!" he said, his voice filled with solemnity.

"Hahahahahaha! How pathetic!" Orochimaru mocked, tearing at his own skin to reveal a surprising visage beneath—a delicate female face.

[Jiraiya: "Damn it!"]

[Everyone: "What the hell?!"]

[Uzumaki Naruto: "Haha, just as I expected!"]

[Orochimaru: "Don't worry, Seventh, I haven't used the Edo Tensei since the war."]

[Uzumaki Naruto replied with a threatening look directed at the chuckling Orochimaru: "Of course I know, that's why you're still alive."]

[Uzumaki Boruto: "I've never seen my dad react like this before. I thought he'd never get angry!"]

[Senju Tobirama: "This feels more like a Hokage than I remember! Are you sure you're not my brother in disguise?"]

[Uzumaki Naruto: "Really? Thank you, Nidaime!"]

Stunned by the revelation, Sarutobi Hiruzen demanded, "Who are you?"

Orochimaru replied with a smirk, "Surprise! Did you think this wouldn't happen?"

Understanding the implications of Orochimaru's experiments, Sarutobi Hiruzen's heart ached as he reflected on why he had hesitated to make Orochimaru the fourth Hokage. "Your twisted thinking was exactly why," he admitted sadly.

Orochimaru didn't seem fazed and continued with apparent pride, "This immortality technique allows my soul to persist indefinitely! I just need to find a new body!"

As he transformed back to his original face, Orochimaru taunted, "I intend to find a perfect new form right here in Konoha! And you, Sarutobi-sensei, will perish!"

Suddenly, realization dawned on Sarutobi Hiruzen. "Is it Uchiha Sasuke?"

Orochimaru simply confirmed, "That's correct! It's Sasuke!"

"You're truly hopeless," Sarutobi remarked, completing his hand seals as chakra surged within him. Behind him, the fearsome figure of the Grim Reaper materialized.

"So this is the God of Death?" Sarutobi Hiruzen only glanced back, feeling the breath of death crawling into his bones—a confirmation that he had taken his final steps.

"Haha! Enjoy your last moments!" Orochimaru taunted while sensing his advantage, commanding the two Hokage to unleash their final assault.

"Genjusu: Infinite Darkness Jutsu!" Tobirama declared as he clapped his hands together, blocking out Sarutobi's eyes with an overwhelming surge of chakra.

Engulfed in darkness, Sarutobi Hiruzen relied on his other senses but sensed a thin barrier obstructing his perception. The chaotic sounds of a relentless onslaught followed, blood spilling from his eyes and mouth as Hashirama and Tobirama mercilessly attacked.

Feeling the pressure intensifying, Sarutobi quickly executed the Shadow Clone Technique, creating two clones.

As the clones took off in separate directions, their senses were on high alert, leading them to an unexpected discovery.

The Grim Reaper extended its claws, piercing the souls before them. Suddenly, the surrounding darkness shattered as two souls were forcibly ripped from their original hosts.

Now visible, blood seeped from the reformed bodies of Hashirama and Tobirama, the evidence of Sarutobi's strategic markings revealing the extent of his efforts.

"I'm sorry," Sarutobi whispered to them, a mix of sorrow and determination in his heart.

"I apologize for troubling you," Hashirama responded regretfully.

"We cause you trouble, please forgive me as well," added Tobirama, sincerity etched in his voice.

With renewed strength, Sarutobi Hiruzen sealed both Hokage, the seal appearing on the clones' abdomens as they fulfilled their mission and vanished in plumes of white smoke.

Sarutobi quickly approached Orochimaru, golden staff in hand. They clashed, forcing Orochimaru to defensively strike with his Kusanagi sword.

Yet, with each blow, Sarutobi's relentless spirit saw Orochimaru falter. A decisive strike sent Orochimaru's sword flying, leaving him disarmed as panic set in.

"LShadow Snake Hand!" Orochimaru shouted as snakes spiraled from his hand to clutch the golden staff in mid-air, trying desperately to regain control.

But Sarutobi, ignoring the weapon, lunged forward, seizing Orochimaru's shoulders with a fierce grip. The Grim Reaper's hand reached from Sarutobi's own abdomen, aiming for Orochimaru.

Feeling the rapid loss of strength, Orochimaru panicked and desperately thrust the Kusanagi sword toward Sarutobi's back.

Despite Enma's best effort to protect him, the sword found its mark, piercing Sarutobi's chest.

With a pained expression, Orochimaru curiously asked, "Why don't you dodge?"

Sarutobi coughed, blood spilling from his lips, and replied weakly, "Death Reaper Seal takes the life of the caster. There's no reason to evade my fate." His smile faded as he added, "If it's a fight you want, let's do it within the belly of the Grim Reaper!"

This playful challenge only fueled Orochimaru's anger. "The technique used to seal the Nine-Tails?" he screamed in disbelief.

Yet, feeling instinctively that something was amiss, Orochimaru's hysteria morphed into desperation as he thrust the Kusanagi at Sarutobi again, but the older man held the sword firm, standing his ground.

In a final act of determination, Sarutobi focused all his remaining strength. "I will take from you all the ninjutsu you pride yourself on!" he yelled.

With that, the Grim Reaper's dagger sliced through the air, and in a flash, part of Orochimaru's soul was forcefully drawn from him.

As Orochimaru's hands rapidly necrotized, fading before everyone's eyes, Sarutobi Hiruzen fell to the ground but smiled, content. He had fulfilled his duty, his promise, and his responsibility. Even in his final moments, peace enveloped him.

And so, the scene was frozen in time: the Third Hokage, Sarutobi Hiruzen, passing on with a smile adorning his face.