Sarutobi vows to defeat Orochi and protect the village as he prepares the Fourth's Demon Soul Seal technique. Orochimaru is fascinated. A technique he doesn’t know? He asks Sarutobi to show him!
Sarutobi splits into 3 to be on equal grounds with Orochimaru, the First and Second. His two clones grab the former Hokages as the Death God permeates through his body and into each of theirs. The darkness dissipates and each Hokage disappears.
As the former Hokates die, Sarutobi remembers their words of guidance when they chose him as Hokage. He must protect his village at all costs. The Death God reaches through the Third's body and grabs onto Orochimaru's spirit. Orochimaru uses the sword of Kusanagi to strike the Third in hopes of escaping the Death God's grasp.
Outside, Jiraiya appears and easily defeats the summoned snake. He immediately asks where the Third is.
Back on the roof, Enma tries to stop the sword of Kusanagi, but it still manages to pierce Sarutobi's body. Orochimaru asks why Sarutobi didn't dodge the attack. He explains that using the technique will cost him his life, but he will take Orochimaru's soul with him when he dies. This was the technique that sealed the nine tails. Now, both his and Orochimaru's soul will be forever locked in combat - forever tormented in the Death God's stomach. Sensing how serious Sarutobi is, Orochimaru starts to get a bit nervous. He tries to muster enough strength to move the sword of Kusanagi, hoping that he can kill Sarutobi before his soul is extracted.
Back in the forest, Sasuke catches up with Kankuro, and Temari's not far behind. She takes Gaara while Kankuro decides to hold off Sasuke. But wait! Shino appears, allowing Sasuke to go after Gaara while he faces Kankuro.