Could I Really Be the Strongest Hokage?

A spectacular Taijutsu battle has come to an end.

The entire battlefield fell silent. Almost all the combatants stopped what they were doing and stared at the two sides standing there in fear.

The seemingly frail and handsome young man's trembling hands were melting away, revealing even his bare bones.

In contrast, the ridiculous green watermelon-rind uncle's green bodysuit was torn to shreds, revealing his horrifying body covered in scars. The terrifying hole in his shoulder showed the intensity of the battle that had just taken place, and the green steam that had been wrapped around his body had dissipated.

Might Guy, who had been forced out of his Eight Gates Released Formation state, was panting heavily, his eyelids drooping wearily, and his limp body temporarily rendered him unable to fight any longer.

"Kai!"

Kakashi, worried about his friend who had lost his fighting ability, released his Ninja Blade, which was entangled by bones, without any pity. He seized the opportunity to use the Earth Style Wall to push himself out and slip away from the battlefield where he was entangled with Kimimaro and Haku.

"Ice Release: Ice Crystal Mirror!"

However, the next moment, a transparent, semi-circular ice crystal dome interrupted Kakashi's actions and blocked his view of Dōmeki and Guy.

"Phew! I'm still a bit disheveled!"

Hyakume stared directly at Dōmeki Might Guy, who was still struggling to get up, and praised him earnestly.

"In terms of Taijutsu, I would call Might- senpai the strongest in the Shinobi World!"

"Young man, you went easy on me just now!" Might Guy forced himself to sit up halfway, still flashing his signature smile. "Otherwise, if that stab had been aimed at my heart..."

"It's just a pity about your hands."

Suddenly, Might Guy was caught in some kind of inexplicable confusion.

What was just moments ago, the red-haired youth's hand was a stark white skeleton. But now, flesh, nerves, and blood vessels were slowly growing back, covering the bones, and after a short while, fair skin gradually appeared.

Almost in the blink of an eye, Dōmeki's injuries, which were so severe that they would have meant the end of an ordinary person's ninja career, vanished completely, and his entire hand was restored to its original state.

"This is cheating!"

Might Guy was dumbfounded. This inhuman regenerative ability was something even Konoha's best medical-nin couldn't achieve, right?

"Yang Release! I have mastered Yang Release!"

Since accidentally obtaining the Sage's Sword from Asura, Dōmeki's training in Yang Release has progressed by leaps and bounds. In terms of recovery ability alone, Dōmeki should be second only to Hashirama Senju in the Shinobi World.

"Ahem, looks like I'll have to resort to this last resort!"

Might Guy gave a bitter smile, then his face hardened with unwavering resolve. "Let my youth bloom one last time! Rock Lee, Neji, Tenten, please remember what your teacher looked like in his final moments!"

"Seventh Gate - Gate of Wonder"

"Might Guy, you don't need to push yourself so hard!" Dōmeki's eyes twitched as he pointed in a direction, interrupting Might Guy's actions.

"The war is over now!"

Might Guy turned his head in confusion and saw that the purple barrier that had enveloped the highest point of the building had disappeared, and several familiar figures had appeared there, but...

"Sandaime-sama!!!"

Rewind half a quarter of an hour.

Within the Four Violet Flames Formation, the Third Hokage Hiruzen Sarutobi, was immediately put at a disadvantage.

Facing the First Hokage and Second Hokage summoned by Orochimaru, Hiruzen Sarutobi could only fight back with difficulty, using almost all his strength to evade their attacks.

The Third Hokage fought against three opponents, one of whom was the God of Shinobi. So the legendary title of "Strongest Hokage" is not without reason!

Although it's because the two were only Impure World Reincarnation Tensei and their consciousness was extinguished by Orochimaru, leaving them only able to fight on instinct, they were a far cry from their prime. Otherwise, even the Third Hokage would have been forced to flee in terror!

In the midst of the chaotic exchange, Hiruzen Sarutobi used Fire Dragon Bullet to force back Tobirama Senju, who was trying to approach. As the developer of the Flying Thunder God Technique, any physical contact with it would leave the mark of the Flying Thunder God, meaning that one could be beheaded instantly at any moment.

But, the next moment!

"Water Release: Water Dragon Bullet Technique!"

Four enormous water dragons, roaring and soaring to the sky, instantly formed as Tobirama Senju Hand Seals. Almost in an instant, they extinguished Sarutobi dragon and swam towards the old man.

To be able to unleash such a powerful Water Release with just four hand seals—the reputation of a Sea Release ninja is well-deserved. Zabuza and Kakashi must be crying in the bathroom.

Hiruzen Sarutobi swiftly used Earth Style Wall to block the impact of the Water Dragon Bullet, but in the next instant, Hashirama Senju Body Flicker Technique beside him.

It was just a simple punch, but under Hashirama Senju's control, its power and speed almost reached the level of Strength of a Hundred Technique. Adamantine Staff Hiruzen Sarutobi ducked to dodge the punch, and gripped the Vajra Staff, the incarnation of the Monkey King, to block the First Hokage's kick. In an instant, the steel-like staff trembled violently, and Hiruzen Sarutobi numb.

This suddenly reminded him of his youth, when the First Master would laugh and call him "Little Monkey" while training him in Taijutsu, just like he was doing now.

After only a few rounds of fighting, the old and frail Hiruzen Sarutobi was knocked away.

In the next instant, a massive wave of water engulfed the entire area, and Hiruzen Sarutobi had already been dragged into the water by the treacherous white-haired man.

The pre-prepared Substitution Technique allowed the old man to break free from the water, and water guns that could almost pierce through everything followed in quick succession.

Before Hiruzen Sarutobi could even wipe the sweat from his brow as he swiftly dodged, he felt the water beneath his feet plummeting rapidly.

A tender green branch had quietly peeked out from nowhere, and the Third Hokage instantly changed drastically. "That's the First Hokage's Wood Release!"

Sure enough, as Hashirama Senju together, countless towering trees suddenly grew in the battlefield, which had just been a swamp.

The branches and vines, however, seemed to come alive as they Hiruzen Sarutobi.

This is the power that once pacified the chaotic world, unique to the God of Shinobi Hashirama Senju — Wood Release!

The Adamantine Staff was swung at lightning speed, shattering all the Wood Release that came near it. Even the Hashirama Senju brothers were sent flying by the suddenly extended staff.

Orochimaru, who had been watching from the sidelines, suddenly became interested. As he opened his mouth wide, an extremely sharp Kusanagi Sword shot out from the mouth of the python that had emerged. The long-separated master and disciple immediately began to fight.

Sensing the overall decline in Hiruzen Sarutobi's speed, strength, and reaction time, Orochimaru couldn't help but sigh, "Teacher Sarutobi, you've really gotten old!"

As his golden pupils narrowed, incredibly cold words emanated from his mouth.

"To prevent my teacher from dying at the hands of some unknown ninja one day, let me, your disciple, see you off on your final journey today!"

Suddenly, it seemed as if a crystal-clear water droplet fell onto the ground!