Shinigami Realm- A timeless dimension within the Death God itself. All souls taken by the Shinigami exist in this realm. This dimension is white and blank. All souls appear the way their physical vessels were when their souls left the Human Realm. Also, all souls who enter this realm have unlimited chakra.

The story begins...

Hashirama, Tobirama, Hiruzen, and Minato, the four former Hokages, are sitting on wooden chairs that Hashirama created and having a discussion over a table that was also created by Hashirama. Minato looks up at a floating, wooden cage containing a giant orb of orange chakra.

"Lord First, I couldn't thank you enough for suppressing the kyuubi's chakra. I would've been driven mad if the sinister chakra roamed freely." Minato states.

"Young Minato, the pleasure is mine. You have spread on the Will of Fire to the next generation, so it's the least I can do." Hashirama replies, completely sincere.

"Yes, I couldn't have wished for a better successor." Hiruzen says, nodding his head in agreement.

"I also couldn't have dreamed of someone better to choose to keep the Will of Fire burning brightly." Tobirama implies, referring to Hiruzen.

"Same goes for you, younger brother." Hashirama tells Tobirama. "Plus, through my Mokuton, I can sense that the kyuubi's chakra is becoming less sinister, thus becoming less of a nuisance to control. Minato, do you think it has anything to do with your boy, Naruto?"

"Most certainly. The last time I've seen him, he was an amazing 16 year old shinobi. With his...mother's Uzumaki blood, his father's dreams and our...master Jiraiya's teachings, he is sure to one day master the Demon Fox. After seeing what a fine shinobi he has become at such a young age, I think it's safe to say that he will soon surpass us all."

"Indeed." Hiruzen says.

"Very reassuring." Tobirama includes, slightly grinning.

"So it seems the Uzumaki clan can finally rest in peace and sustain their good name." Hashirama assumes.

"Definitely." Minato agrees.

"Oh...forgive me. It seems I've forgotten how even hearing the word 'Uzumaki' makes you feel." Hashirama genuinely apologizes.

"It's okay. Yes, I miss Kushina and Naruto, but I know they are happy; they would want me to be happy. So, I will try my best to make the feeling mutual." Minato says.

"We share your pain, for I greatly miss Biwako." Hiruzen reassures Minato.

"Mito..." Hashirama mumbles, his brown eyes suddenly as deep as the deepest ocean.

"I can't say I feel the same. I was far too dedicated in my jutsu research, specifically Edo Tensei. What a mistake that was. If I haven't had created that regrettable technique, then my brother and I would be in the Heaven Realm right now, living eternally in peace." Tobirama states, shaking his head.

"Forgive me, sensei. If I hadn't failed my student, Orochimaru, you and Lord First wouldn't be burdened to exist in this realm. Also, I should've thought of a better way to seal your souls..." Hiruzen says, beginning to drown in regret.

Hashirama slams his hand on the table. "Enough you two. You haven't even a chance at peace if you two won't forgive yourselves. Plus, if existing forever with fellow Leaf shinobi is a burden then I'll gladly accept it."

"Agreed. Although, I just can't believe that this is our final destination. I just can't believe we are fated to never see our loved ones again. There has to be a way out of here, but how?" Minato wonders.

The four troubled Hokages all begin to zone-out as they analyze the situation they're in as they never have before.

'Hmmm' and 'tsk' are the only sounds that they form.

"I've thought this through once, before you three got here. Now, with the four of our minds working out the problem, then maybe a solution will be found." Minato suggests.

The four Hokages think in unison.

"I've got nothing." Hiruzen says.

"Same..." Hashirama whispers, disappointed that he couldn't come to a better conclusion.

"Sorry, it seems my jutsu intelligence renders useless in this situation." Tobirama informs the others.

Minato crosses his arms over his chest to compose himself. Kushina...Naruto..."There just has to be a way!"

All of a sudden, something completely unexpected occurs.

An enormous blinding flash of light appears about 10 feet away from the Hokages. Instinctively they all jump from their chairs and prepare to attack as soon as the flash is gone. Minato readies a Rasengan, Hiruzen takes out shuriken to prepare his Shadow Shuriken jutsu, Tobirama weaves a sign for a water jutsu, and Hashirama prepares to use his Mokuton. The light dims down until it is completely gone. The four of them rub their eyes and looks toward where the flash came from. They see a man standing there...

"Impossible, that eye..." Tobirama says, stunned.

"I don't...believe...it.." Hashirama says, his voice low.

"No way..." Hiruzen states.

"You are...the Sage of The Six Paths!" Hashirama exclaims.

Tobirama, Hiruzen, and Hashirama each gets down on one knew and bows their heads. Minato stays standing in an aggressive stance, hands trembling...

"Minato boy, show some respect for the true God of Shinobi." Hiruzen tells his successor.

Minato clenches his teeth as he speaks, a sure sign of anger. He even has a hard time getting his words out, due to his mysterious rage.

"Show...respect...for the...man..that attacked Konoha...17 years ago? Show respect...for the man..who attempted to kill my...son...and killed me and my wife?"

Hashirama, Tobirama, and Hiruzen all stand there confused. The man denies nothing Minato just said...

"Yes, his left eye is the legendary rinnegan. But take a look at his right eye." Minato demands his fellow Hokages.

Hashirama focuses on the right hole of the mysterious man's mask. "A sharingan!"

The three mistaken Hokages rise slowly into defensive positions.

Minato nods, pleased that his comrades now understand the situation. "Also, since when have you heard a story of the Sage of the Six Paths in which he wears a mask?"

"Never..." Tobirama says, his gaze blank and distant.

"None that I recall of.." Hashirama answers.

"Same.." Hiruzen agrees.

"Lords, he is none other than the masked man that attacked Konoha and unleashed the kyuubi 17 years ago!" Minato announces, his narrow eyes focused on the seemingly dangerous shinobi.

"Indeed I am. Nice to see you again, fourth Hokage."