"Crack!"
The Black Rod shattered.
That crisp shattering sound echoed through the air, as if proclaiming Hashirama's immense power.
Tobirama, who had been placed in a safe area, gradually regained his ability to move after the brief silence.
He moved his somewhat stiff body, a fierce glint flashing through his eyes. He was already prepared to throw himself into the battle that was about to begin once more.
This battle concerned their fate! It concerned the future of the Shinobi World! As the Hokage of the Hidden Leaf Village, he absolutely could not afford the slightest bit of negligence or retreat!
The Third Hokage's Summoning Animal, the Great Ape, had already manifested. With a gentle squeeze from the Third Hokage, the Great Ape instantly transformed into a miraculous staff that could grow or shrink and extend or retract at will. He held it in his hand, changing its shape and size according to his wishes.
Orochimaru was like a ghost skilled at concealing his presence. He silently hid himself once more, his gloomy aura spreading through the surroundings and making his whereabouts difficult to detect.
Itachi Uchiha displayed astonishing power as well. He successfully transformed into a gigantic form, and his blood-red Susanoo covered half the space like a massive fortress, radiating a chilling pressure as if it intended to devour everything completely.
Even without the power of the Deva Path, this Reanimation Body could still grant him power far greater than what he had possessed in life!
Chōjūrō, Kisame, Kakuzu, Hidan, and the other Kage-level powerhouses were all drawn here by the unusual situation.
They each wore solemn expressions, wary light flashing in their eyes. Some figures drifted unpredictably like ghosts, while others radiated ferocious auras like savage beasts. Every one of them possessed their own unique presence and