NARUTO
The Third Hokage Uses the Reaper Death Seal
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Quick answer
The Third Hokage uses the Reaper Death Seal at the cost of his life to stop Orochimaru.
Anime mapping
Naruto episode 73: Forbidden Secret Technique: Reaper Death Seal! (confirmed)
Manga mapping
Manga chapters 123-124 (vol. 14): The Final Seal - The Eternal Battle...!! (confirmed)
Characters
Arc
Konoha CrushFind anime episodes and manga chapters for Konoha Crush using cues like Konoha Crush, Third Hokage, Orochimaru.
Scene type
SacrificeDeathBattle