Chapter 341

Almost, in an instant.

As the Edo Tensei techniques binding Hashirama Senju and the others began to unravel, everyone present instantly turned pale.

There was no way!

No one expected Jiraiya to be this strong—he unleashed such a massive technique from the start. If he succeeded, the Hidden Leaf’s power might still dominate the ninja world, but it would still be forcibly weakened by a third.

Damn it, what do we do?

Everyone clenched their teeth, but faced with this technique, they had no idea how to stop it.

In fact, even the Edo Tensei warriors stood frozen, helpless, their faces twisted into bitter smiles.

Even Tobirama Senju, the genius of ninjutsu development, his mind still racing frantically, trying to find a possible solution…

But, useless!

He helplessly shook his head, finally giving up entirely.

“Hokage, take care!”

“The grand plan to unify the ninja world still rests entirely on your shoulders.”

“We will silently pray for Itachi in the Pure Land!”

Hashirama Senju suddenly spoke, waving at Uchiha Jin.

The others said nothing, but their gazes toward Uchiha Jin were filled with hope—clearly, all who had lived through war longed for peace.

Jiraiya?

He’s an exception!

A fool tricked by toads—don’t treat him like a normal person.

And on the other side…

At this moment, the focus of everyone’s attention, Uchiha Jin slightly furrowed his brow, then his Mangekyo began spinning wildly.

“Mangekyo Technique—Heaven’s Eternal Stand!”

A trail of blood trickled from his right eye; his eye socket began to swell with pain.

But, the effect?

Instantly visible!

As this eye technique activated, the bodies of the Edo Tensei warriors, already crumbling, reversed as if time flowed backward, restoring them to their original state in the blink of an eye.

“This…”

“What’s happening? It’s like time reversed.”

“Incredible!”

“No wonder he’s the Hokage!”

“I knew no matter how dire the situation, our Hokage would find a way!”

“Hokage, forever!”

“… ”

Those present all began speaking, their hearts brimming with pride.

Especially when they looked at Uchiha Jin, it was as if they worshipped a true god.

In truth, even the Edo Tensei warriors were stunned.

Tobirama Senju's gaze toward Uchiha Jin was complex, yet slightly better than the others—he had vaguely suspected this was Uchiha Jin's Mangekyo technique.

But…

That was the power of time!

As a master of forbidden techniques, he knew better than anyone how terrifying this was.

He once thought mastering Flying Thunder God from Summoning Jutsu was already absurd—this was also why he never took the Uchiha seriously, except for Madara.

Aside from Madara, he respected no other Uchiha!

But now?

Seeing a technique that manipulates time, he truly didn’t know what to say.

How long could this time reversal last?

If pushed to its limit, could it reverse time by decades?

Fuck!

His face darkened.

As a master of Kamui, he couldn’t help imagining—if Uchiha Jin could wander the river of time and return to his own birth, wouldn’t that mean he could effortlessly erase Tobirama?

Time…

This was far more terrifying than space, almost unreasonable.

But, luckily!

Uchiha Jin was the Hokage now, and they were willing to support him—they had no intention of becoming enemies.

No conflicting interests; for now, they were allies.

Once he realized this, his expression eased slightly.

And on the other side…

Uchiha Jin rubbed his swollen right eye, his lips twitching involuntarily.

Yes!

Though he had awakened the Eternal Mangekyo, and this eye technique’s chakra cost was still immense, he didn’t truly care.

Chakra could recover—but the pain was unavoidable.

Then, a soft sigh.

If possible, he never wanted to reveal his right eye’s technique so early.

Heaven’s Eternal Stand…

This time-manipulating technique was absurdly rare—even among the Otsutsuki, it was virtually unheard of.

Otsutsuki Urashiki's artifact, the Plow, was said to traverse time and space.

But in Uchiha Jin’s view, it was more like entering a parallel timeline.

Otherwise…

According to the timeline, Otsutsuki Urashiki, Boruto, and Sasuke should have already appeared near the Hidden Leaf Village.

He was the Hokage now—if such figures had ever appeared, how could he not have known?

Even if we assume the worst, the battle’s energy fluctuations were massive, and he had spent years in the Hidden Leaf—if such a fight had occurred, he would’ve known.

But now?

Naruto and the kids were in second grade, set to advance to third grade next semester, yet he still hadn’t detected Sasuke or others arriving from the future—this proved the Plow only moved between parallel timelines.

Precisely because of this, since awakening his Mangekyo, no matter how dire the situation, he never revealed it.

But now, he couldn’t hide anymore!

Although Hagoromo hadn’t officially intervened, their opposition was already reality.

Hide?

Impossible!

An ant can hide—but the Hidden Leaf was an elephant. In this low, grassy ninja world, the Hidden Leaf couldn’t possibly conceal itself.

So the coming unification war must be accelerated!

Since he’d already been discovered, hiding was pointless.

Hashirama and the Edo Tensei warriors faced the same logic—if Hagoromo had noticed him, he couldn’t let them return to the Pure Land…

Otherwise, Hagoromo would capture them, and he lacked the power to invade the Pure Land anytime soon.

So, exposure? Irrelevant!

“Mangekyo Technique—Susanoo!”

With this realization, Uchiha Jin made no hesitation.

Without a word, he activated his left eye.

Before Jiraiya could recover from his shock, the collapsing force from Uchiha Jin’s fully unleashed left eye descended upon him.

Almost, in an instant.

Jiraiya’s entire body began to crumble inch by inch.

No bloody mess—only profound stillness.

His body vanished like chalk on a blackboard, gently, inch by inch, erased by an eraser.