Should I continue being a villain in the ninja world after transmigrating?

Chapter 28 The Appearance of Uchiha Madara

At this moment, the other ninjas in Konoha Village also noticed the magic circle above Konoha. Even if they didn't know what it was, at this time, and with something they had never seen before appearing above Konoha, everyone could guess that it was not a good thing.

In a corner of Konoha, the Ino-Shika-Cho trio looked up with solemn expressions. A huge magic circle above Konoha was slowly rotating, which was terrifying.

Choza Akimichi turned to Shikaku Nara, the smartest of the Ino-Shika-Cho trio, and asked, "Shikaku, can you tell what that thing above our heads is?"

Akimichi Choza couldn't find a single word to accurately describe the pattern in the sky.

Nara Shikaku also looked up, shaking his head with a grave expression: "The only thing that's certain is that this is definitely dangerous. Be careful!"

The magic circle above Konoha slowly rotated, emitting a dark purple light that covered the entire village.

At this moment, not only were the ninjas of Konoha on high alert, but even the ninjas of Sunagakure and Otogakure were completely bewildered.

Moreover, since Sunagakure has yet to discover that its Kazekage has been replaced by Orochimaru, it is even less likely that they would know about Zeref and magic.

At this moment, the Konoha and Sand ninjas, who were fighting to the death, all stopped and stared blankly at the magic circle.

Hidden in the shadows, Kabuto Yakushi gazed at the magical light that enveloped the entire Hidden Leaf Village, his eyes filled with curiosity and a desire to explore.

"Finally, I can gather information about magic directly, hehe..."

Kabuto pushed up his glasses, his gaze burning as he stared intently at the magic circle above him.

The light emitted from the magic circle enveloped the entire Leaf Village. After a moment, the magic circle above and around the Leaf Village disappeared, as if it had simply lit up something similar.

Seeing the magic circle disappear, Kakashi and Might Guy carefully checked the flow of their chakra. Finding nothing wrong, they subconsciously relaxed, but then became serious again.

After all, no one would believe that such a large-scale operation would be completely powerless. The moment when the sharp blade overhead is about to fall is often the most terrifying and worrisome.

The light from the magic circle naturally enveloped Hiruzen Sarutobi and his group on the stage as well.

Tobirama Senju and Orochimaru, both research-oriented individuals, were the most attentive observers of the magic circle among the group. They only withdrew their gaze after the magic circle had completely disappeared.

Orochimaru's gaze burned with fervor, while Tobirama Senju also showed surprise.

At this moment, seeing that Mavis's persuasion was ineffective and that Zeref had even activated magic, Hiruzen Sarutobi and Jiraiya simultaneously and decisively launched an attack on Zeref.

The world of ninjas is never a child's game like the Chunin Exams, where the referee announces the start and judges the winner.

Ninjas never hesitate to ambush. Since he's destined to be an enemy, they'll take him down before he can continue casting magic!

Jiraiya and Hiruzen Sarutobi simultaneously used powerful Fire Release techniques. Both Hiruzen Sarutobi and Jiraiya were skilled in Fire Release, and their incredibly powerful Fire Release techniques instantly attacked Zeref's face.

Seeing this, Orochimaru slightly raised his hands, as if to form a hand seal to block, but after a moment his mind changed, he quietly lowered his hands with a smile.

Zeref didn't see Orochimaru's actions, or rather, even if he did, he wouldn't care at all. Did he really expect Orochimaru to kindly intervene?

Seeing the fire-style magic that was almost upon him in an instant, Zeref showed no intention of dodging. Instead, he tilted his head and revealed a smile that was slightly expectant and meant to be entertained.

Seeing that Zeref neither dodged nor used magic to fight back, Hiruzen Sarutobi and Jiraiya were filled with doubt. Was Zeref taking advantage of his immortality to be fearless?

Just as the raging flames were about to engulf Zeref, a figure appeared faintly in the firelight.

A voice, clearly not belonging to Zeref, yet very familiar to some of those present, emanated from the flames.

Hashirama Senju stared wide-eyed in disbelief. That voice, there was no mistake, that voice was…!

"Fire Release: Great Fire Annihilation!"

With the man's low shout, another fire-style ninjutsu was released in the blink of an eye, clashing head-on with the fire-style ninjutsu released by Hiruzen Sarutobi and Jiraiya.

The newly emerged Fire Release technique was in no way inferior to the Fire Release technique used by Hiruzen Sarutobi and Jiraiya together. The impact of the two clashing together was astonishing, completely destroying the Wood Release trees that Hashirama Senju had previously summoned.

Mebius raised his hands to shield himself from the heat and impact rushing towards him, and tried to open his eyes to see the situation clearly.

Hashirama Senju and Tobirama Senju instantly appeared beside Hiruzen Sarutobi.

The male voice came from within the flames, and for some reason, Orochimaru relaxed his control over the two men.

Tobirama Senju frowned. It seemed that Zeref and Orochimaru were not the partners they had initially thought they were. Their alliance was not solid at all.

Hiruzen Sarutobi looked at the two former Hokage beside him, about to speak, when he was startled by the expressions on their faces.

Unlike the stiff expressions that were always seen after they were resurrected, the expressions on Hashirama Senju and Tobirama Senju's faces at this moment were so vivid that they almost completely dispelled the inhuman feeling of their resurrected bodies.

At this moment, Jiraiya and Mavis also noticed the strange expressions on the Senju brothers' faces, and their eyes clearly showed a look of great confusion.

The same intense emotions were expressed through completely different facial expressions.

Hashirama Senju's face was filled with surprise and anticipation, his eyes shining so brightly that one could almost forget he was dead.

In contrast, Tobirama Senju's expression was the other extreme. He gritted his teeth and his face was ashen. He was the kind of person who could scare the young ninjas in the ninja academy to tears with just one glance.

Looking at the expressions on the faces of the two legendary ninjas, especially Tobirama Senju's ferocious expression, Jiraiya inexplicably hesitated to speak.

Is this really the Second Hokage, a legendary figure known for his vast knowledge, exceptional strength, and ability to establish Konoha's current system, a paragon of elite ninjas?

At this moment, the subtle filter that Jiraiya held in his heart seemed to be shattered by Tobirama Senju's expression.

Shaking his head to dismiss the strange thought that had inexplicably flashed through his mind, he knew this wasn't the time to let his imagination run wild. But the contrast was interesting; he could jot it down as material…

"First Hokage, Second Hokage, does that mean you've broken free from the control of the Impure World Reincarnation?" Jiraiya inquired.

This is a very important question. If the First and Second Hokage successfully break free from Orochimaru's control, it means that Konoha's fighting strength will be greatly enhanced in the upcoming battles. Conversely, Orochimaru will lose his two trump cards, the First and Second Hokage.

As Jiraiya finished speaking, Hashirama Senju did not reply. His attention seemed to be completely drawn to another fire-style attack that suddenly appeared, or more precisely, to the person who suddenly unleashed the Great Fire Extinction Fire Release.

Hashirama Senju stared intently in Zeref's direction, as if he wanted to see something clearly as soon as the smoke from the fire jutsu dissipated.

Ultimately, it was Tobirama Senju, whose expression was even more frightening, who answered Jiraiya's question: "No, this reanimated body is restricting the strength of my brother and me. We don't have enough power to break free from this technique right now. It was Orochimaru who, for some reason, released the control over my brother and me. You should be careful that he doesn't control us again; don't let your guard down!"

The aftershocks of the fire jutsu gradually subsided, and the storm it stirred up also calmed down, leaving everyone's view unobstructed.

At this moment, everyone could see that a long-haired man was standing in front of Jelf.

The man's long hair was slightly disheveled, seemingly indicating that the owner of the hair also had a fiery and unruly temperament.

He wore a set of red armor, the style of which was somewhat outdated and not the type commonly used by ninjas today, but it was somewhat similar to the armor worn by Hashirama Senju and Tobirama Senju standing beside him. He also carried a huge fan on his back.

The man stood with his arms crossed, his long hair swaying gently in the breeze. His expression was cold and stern, and even without speaking, he exuded an imposing aura.

Even without saying a word or making a move, anyone who sees him gets the same feeling: this is definitely a very powerful and confident ninja!

The moment Tobirama Senju saw the man's face clearly, he wasn't the only one whose expression turned ugly.

Hiruzen Sarutobi and Jiraiya looked grim. At the same time, they were shocked and instantly understood why Tobirama Senju looked so bad. He had seen a formidable enemy of Konoha!

Unlike the others in Konoha, Hashirama Senju's excitement intensified upon recognizing the man. He flashed a radiant smile and exclaimed excitedly, "Madara! It really is you!"

Hashirama Senju's shout further confirmed the identity of the man opposite him.

Tobirama Senju's face darkened further, his expression more unsightly than the combined expressions of everyone present.

It's happening again! It's always like this! Why do I have to see this scene even after being dead for so long? Tobirama Senju thought through gritted teeth, "As expected of the evil Uchiha!"

Hiruzen Sarutobi and Jiraiya exchanged a glance, both seeing the seriousness in each other's eyes.

The man who suddenly appeared had a face very similar to the statue in the Valley of the End, and his aura was vibrant, definitely not that of a reanimated being.

Hiruzen Sarutobi and Jiraiya still held onto a sliver of hope, hoping that it was just a matter of resemblance, and that the person was already dead, which was common knowledge.

Moreover, the one who killed him was none other than the First Hokage of Konoha Village, Hashirama Senju, who is currently present!

Moreover, even if that person had miraculously survived, he would be an old man much older than Hiruzen Sarutobi by now. He couldn't possibly be in his current state, nor could he have suddenly appeared here.

But when their gazes fell upon the man's eyes, Hiruzen Sarutobi and Jiraiya knew they could no longer harbor any wishful thinking.

Those red eyes are the Sharingan, a bloodline limit unique to the Uchiha clan, their greatest pride and the foundation upon which they stand in the ninja world!

Upon hearing Hashirama Senju's shout, Jiraiya's shoulders slumped completely, and he couldn't help but complain, "What's going on? Is today a day for the dead to be resurrected? It's one thing for the First and Second Hokage to be resurrected with Edo Tensei, but now even Madara Uchiha has appeared?! From now on, ninjas will not only have to fight the living, but also the dead?"

Then he turned to Hiruzen Sarutobi and continued to complain, "The First and Second Hokage are both here, old man, why don't you try to get Minato out too? Then we'll have a full set of Hokage for Konoha. I've been missing my student..."

Hiruzen Sarutobi was almost driven to the brink of collapse by Jiraiya's anger. In such a dire situation, with Konoha facing a huge crisis, Jiraiya still had the mind to make such a joke!

Besides, the Impure World Reincarnation is a forbidden technique that has been sealed away; how can it be abused!

After glaring fiercely at Jiraiya, Hiruzen Sarutobi warily stared at Madara Uchiha in front of Zeref.

That's right, the man who stood in front of Zeref, shielding him from the attacks of Hiruzen Sarutobi and Jiraiya, was none other than Madara Uchiha, the legendary figure who co-founded Konoha with the First Hokage, Hashirama Senju, but later led the Nine-Tails to attack Konoha and was ultimately killed by Hashirama Senju himself!

"Madara, it really was you!"

Upon hearing that familiar voice and seeing that familiar, foolish face, and confirming that it was Hashirama Senju, Madara Uchiha relaxed his brow, and his anger, which had been due to his own situation, eased slightly.

He glanced at Hashirama Senju's reanimated body and sneered, "What an ugly sight to behold, Hashirama."

Hearing Madara Uchiha's mockery, Hashirama Senju was not angry at all; in fact, he even felt a little nostalgic.

Ah, that familiar tone, that familiar expression, it's definitely his close friend Uchiha Madara!

He chuckled awkwardly, scratched his head, and said helplessly, "Haha, Madara, there's nothing I can do about being controlled, haha."

Then, with an innocent look on his face, he said, "But aren't you almost the same now, Madara?"

Madara Uchiha's face darkened. Hashirama was still the same old Hashirama, always bringing up the most sensitive topics. They just couldn't get along.

Jiraiya was speechless as he watched Madara Uchiha, who had lost his aloofness and started radiating coldness after just one sentence from Hashirama Senju.

He gave Hashirama Senju a strange look. Was the First Hokage doing this unintentionally or...?

For some reason, at this moment, Hashirama Senju's kind smile faintly overlapped with Minato Namikaze's signature bright smile.

Jiraiya couldn't help but shudder, and thought with horror, "Could this be Konoha's traditional natural black?"

After greeting Hashirama Senju, Madara Uchiha raised his hands, which were covered in black gloves, and clenched his fists tightly.

The feeling was all too real, but the connection with Zeref made Madara Uchiha know clearly that it was all just an illusion.