Sasuke nodded slightly in response. Then he took a deep breath, and the Chakra within him surged like raging waves.
Accompanied by a dazzling burst of light, Six Paths Mode was successfully activated.
In an instant, his already fearsome Sharingan underwent an astonishing transformation as the power of the Six Paths continuously poured into him—it actually transformed into the even more powerful and enigmatic Rinnegan!
The Rinnegan glimmered with a profound, soul-stirring light, reflecting the Rinnegan in the distance within Hashirama's eyes, like two brilliant stars gazing at each other from afar.
At that moment, Naruto's voice echoed through the skies: "Let's begin! Let us see exactly who is stronger—the combination of us, hailed as the 'Empire's Twin Stars,' or you, the legendary First Hokage and Ten-Tails Jinchuriki!"
His words were brimming with fiery battle intent, blazing as hotly as a roaring flame.
With that, he flashed over to Sasuke's side. The two stood shoulder to shoulder, facing the unprecedented enemy before them.
However, although their opponent's strength was beyond imagination, there was not the slightest trace of fear in their eyes. There was only unwavering resolve and the courage to advance without hesitation.
The moment they struck, the battle instantly entered a fever pitch. Hashirama unleashed the Ten-Tails' terrifying, world-destroying power without reservation, using it as the foundation of his attacks.
Every one of his strikes was like a landslide or an earthquake. Its immense power could easily shake the mountains and rivers.
Faced with such a fierce assault, Naruto and Sasuke did not retreat even half a step.
They worked together seamlessly, perfectly bringing out the miraculous abilities "bestowed" upon them by the Six Paths Sage while cleverly relying on the tacit understanding they had cultivated over many years. Again and again, they defused danger, successfully resisting Hashirama's