Prime Hiruzen was worshpiped as a god.

[Senju Bean]

That was his strength. He was considered a god.

 

[Darkboy85]

But...he doesn't exist...

No feats shown = No relevance

That title means absolutely nothing at all.

 

[Itachi of the Uchiha clan]

dat hiruzen, never surprises me.

 

[SS100]

too bad that his existence can only be alive in the fanfic section