A vast number of trees suddenly erupted from the ground, their aura seeming capable of devouring everything.
At the same time, countless trees beneath Susanoo were uprooted, instantly wrapping around its limbs and pinning it firmly in place.
Boom! Boom! At that moment, the surrounding trees grew rapidly, transforming into a great wave of wood that crashed down on Susanoo from all four directions.
"Is this the First Hokage's strength at his peak?" Uchiha Asuka murmured softly, a hint of astonishment in his eyes.
As a member of Konoha, he could be said to have grown up listening to stories about Hashirama Senju. Though he had never seen Hashirama fight, he could still infer a thing or two from the manga he had read before crossing over.
After all, this was a monster who could handle the Nine-Tails as easily as handling a chick.
But now, it seemed the outside world's estimates of Hashirama Senju's strength had still been too conservative.
This level of Chakra, this scale of ninjutsu—this was no flashy bluff. It was enough to make one question their entire life.
"No wonder Senju Tobirama dared to sell tailed beasts back then!"
Uchiha Asuka rubbed his chin with one hand, glancing sideways at Senju Tobirama as he muttered inwardly, Put myself in his shoes—if my big brother had this kind of strength, forget selling a few tailed beasts. If the price were right, Konoha could keep none of them. I'd even sell the Nine-Tails.
Boom!!
At that moment, Susanoo suddenly swung an arm, tearing apart the trees wrapped around its body.
Uchiha Madara crossed his arms over his chest, his body trembling slightly as a fiery gleam flickered in his eyes while he looked at Hashirama Senju. "This long-lost feeling... it really is nostalgic!"
As he spoke, countless