Here, we see Prime Hiruzen ready to take on the 20 cloud ninja with his neutralizer technique, which everyone knows is the strongest jutsu in known existence. As rougly stated here by asuma
Knowing that Hiruzen would later be needed, the 2nd sacrificed himself in a valiant attempt to keep the strongest shinobi in his prime.
He also could have used the indestructible staff to solo the clould ninja as seen in this scan in his fight against oro.
Why do you think the 2nd sacrificed himself for Hiruzen?
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Knowing that Hiruzen would later be needed, the 2nd sacrificed himself in a valiant attempt to keep the strongest shinobi in his prime.
He also could have used the indestructible staff to solo the clould ninja as seen in this scan in his fight against oro.
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Why do you think the 2nd sacrificed himself for Hiruzen?