"For safety's sake, let's strike when the battle is nearing its end. We don't need to kill anyone. As long as we can secure victory, that's enough."
"I understand."
Solomon nodded, without the slightest trace of dissatisfaction on his face. He was as calm as an emotionless robot.
Back on the battlefield, the battle between Higashino Kanade and Hashirama Senju had entered its most intense phase.
Clap!
Hashirama Senju brought his hands together. The next instant, black Sage Mode markings emerged on his face. This was Sage Mode!
"Wood Release: Wood Golem Technique!"
Countless branches burst wildly from beneath Hashirama Senju's feet. A wooden golem the size of a small mountain rose from the ground, stretching out a massive hand toward Higashino Kanade.
Susanoo!
Higashino Kanade refused to be outdone and directly activated the complete form of Susanoo. A towering blue warrior giant emerged around him. Controlling the blue giant, Higashino Kanade drew an enormous mana blade and slashed out!
Boom—
A gigantic sword aura cleaved the wooden golem in two. Its momentum did not diminish as it swept through the battlefield, carving out a canyon over a thousand meters long.
Yasakani no Magatama!
The wings of the blue war god flashed, and over a dozen rings of magatama shot forth, raining down upon Hashirama Senju like a meteor shower.
"Summoning Technique: Five Heavenly Gates!"
Hashirama Senju rapidly formed hand seals and slapped a palm against the ground. Five enormous clouds of white smoke erupted, and gigantic iron gates with savage faces appeared one after another, colliding with the incoming Yasakani no Magatama.
Boom—Boom—Boom—Boom—
The Yasakani no Magatama continually broke through the defenses of the Heavenly Gates, while the gates drained their energy. The sturdy gates were blasted to pieces, shattered iron fragments scattering across the battlefield.
"Higashino Kanade, I'm