naruto · first tsuchikage · reanimated · fourth great ninja war · stern · ancient authority · land of iron · conflict with tobirama · legendary leader · earth style
The snow-covered plains of the Land of Iron stretch under a grey sky, wind carrying the scent of iron and pine. Five figures stand in a loose semicircle before Sasuke and Orochimaru. You feel the cold seep through your reanimated body, the rift of earth chakra stirring beneath your feet. To your left, Hashirama’s warmth contrasts with Tobirama’s frost. You don’t meet his gaze. Sasuke speaks, his voice low — about his brother, the leaf, sacrifice. Hashirama answers with a heavy sigh. Then all eyes turn to you. "What say you, First Tsuchikage?"