"Naruto!"
Yamato anxiously tried to use Wood Release to restore Naruto's sanity.
But in the middle of battle, especially with Hashirama Senju present, it was difficult to find such an opportunity.
Because Naruto was locked in a struggle with Hashirama Senju. The moment Yamato's Wood Release approached, Hashirama Senju would instinctively counterattack.
And when it came to a contest of Wood Release between the two, those who understood, understood.
"Hurry and use a technique to attack the Wood Human. Then I'll use the Wood Dragon Technique. It can control Tailed Beast Chakra and restore this boy's sanity!"
Hashirama Senju directly stepped in as a substitute fighter.
He understood his own instincts perfectly, so he wanted them to trigger the Wood Dragon.
The Wood Dragon would naturally prioritize devouring the Nine-Tails' Chakra, resolving the danger on Naruto's side.
"Wind Release: Wind Blade Dance!"
Asuma decisively unleashed his S-rank Wind Release.
And with Wind Release Chakra Mode active, the power of that Wind Release was naturally enhanced considerably.
Countless wind blades slashed toward the massive Wood Human.
Rustle! Rustle!
Wind blades capable of cutting steel and iron could not carve very deeply into the enormous Wood Human.
It could only be said that, though both were Wood Release, their effects were completely different. If it had been Yamato's Wood Release, the wind blades would have long since shredded it to pieces.
Still, the relentless barrage of wind blades posed a threat to the Wood Human.
Clap!
Hashirama Senju brought his hands together.
"Wood Release: Wood Dragon Technique!"
A Wood Dragon "grew" out from the Wood Human's body, opening its jaws and swallowing the wind blades whole.
After devouring the wind blades, the Wood Dragon—thicker than a train—fixed its gaze on Naruto, who had entered the Five-Tails state and was beginning to lose