Collision Between the Strong, Part Four

Inside the stone pagoda.

Moonlight streamed in like water through the windows and the large holes in the stone tower walls.

Under the hazy moonlight, the Third Raikage's face was full of exhaustion.

He stood alone in the center of the stone tower, looking around. Six Paths figures stood in different positions, with different appearances, but their eyes were exactly the same.

The strength of the Senju Zen exceeded his expectations. Since the time he killed the Gold and Silver Brothers, he had never experienced such a difficult battle.

His aging body had lost its former vigor, and the long battle had severely depleted his stamina and Chakra. Unfortunately, his opponent was in his prime, and with the Senju Clan bloodline and those terrifying eyes, there was absolutely no hope for him.

We had long since given up hope of receiving any outside reinforcements.

How could such a massive, earth-shaking battle be hidden from the nearby stone tower? The fighting outside was so intense that, although it was unclear who was clashing, it was obvious that it did not include the Cloud Ninja.

As the Raikage, Cloud Ninja how many skilled ninja there were in the Cloud Village, and those capable of causing such a commotion were extremely rare.

However, there was no familiar scent.

"It seems there's no escaping this time!"

The Third Raikage sighed, then a sharp killing intent flashed in his eyes.

He can die, but not without paying a heavy price.

The four fingers of his right hand were curled up, leaving only the index finger standing straight like a spear, with azure lightning flashing and dancing at its tip.

Hell Stab: One-Finger Nukite.

Sharp, resounding thunder echoed inside the stone tower.

Whether we live or die depends on this final gamble.

"Boom!"

The Mud Golem's arm was broken, and a huge Wood Dragon soared into the air, coiling around the severed Mud Golem's arm and devouring all the remaining Chakra within it.

The wooden figure, wielding its mountain-sized fists, seized the opportunity to deliver a series of powerful blows, causing the Mud Golem to stagger backward, its entire body covered in spiderweb-like cracks. Finally, it was tripped by the hill beneath its feet and fell backward among the mountains, its weight crushing the small hill behind it and flattening a large area of forest.

Thick plumes of smoke and dust shot into the sky.

Even in the dim moonlight, it was so striking.

The wooden figure pressed its advantage, raising its enormous foot and kicking the Mud Golem wildly, crushing the hundred-meter-tall Mud Golem into a pile of rubble and mud.

"Thunderclap Chariot"

With a loud crack, a bolt of lightning struck from the sky. Katsuki, riding a rumbling chariot, soared into the air, instantly deflecting the wooden figure's fist and the Wood Dragon's gaping, abyss-like maw.

"Great Thunderclap!"

With a flick of her wrist, Katsuki unleashed a silver bolt of lightning, like a spear hurled by a god, piercing the Wood Dragon's chin and knocking the lifelike Wood Dragon over, causing it to tumble and roll among the pile of Mud Golem.

High above the sky, the First of the Mizuki Katsuki was somewhat perplexed by the lightning-powered chariot that was speeding away.

How can we fight this?

Wood Dragon was struck by lightning and tumbled down from the sky. His wounds hadn't even healed, and with his current strength, he couldn't use any other techniques.

Or rather, he really doesn't have many ways to deal with enemies in the air.

In the past, Madara was the one who dealt with the First Tsuchikage of the Land of Earth who could fly.

"Brother, don't you have any way to get him down?"

Tobirama Senju landed beside the First, and seeing the lightning and flames falling from the sky being blocked by the wooden doll, he couldn't help but ask a question.

"There's nothing I can do!" The First admitted his helplessness with unusual pride, a relieved smile appearing on his face. "Tobirama, even your Flying Thunder God Technique is no match for you?"

"No, this Uzumaki Clan kid's physique is ridiculously strong. He was probably only at about the same level as the First Raikage and Second Raikage back then. Now, unless I can aim at one spot and slash thirty or forty times in a row, I might be able to hurt him. That's what I did when I was standing on the Mud Golem's head."

The second-generation heir paused, looking at the thunderous bolt of lightning in the sky, and shook his head with a wry smile. "But I can't get close to him now. He's moving too fast. Even if I moved to his side at this moment, I wouldn't be confident of hitting the same target twice. Although I really want to go up and die, this damn body just won't listen to me."

The second generation was amazed by the body's overly keen combat instincts.

"Haha! So, all we can do now is defend?"

The First burst into laughter, thoroughly enjoying himself.

"The Uzumaki Clan has actually produced such a talent. If this were in our time, it probably wouldn't be just Madara and me locked in a life-or-death struggle."

The second-generation leader had a cold expression. He looked up at the streak of lightning and did not refute his elder brother's words.

The methods that Katsuki displayed were extremely extraordinary, and his formidable strength forced him to admit it. Moreover, he could sense the unfathomable power in Katsuki, a feeling he had only experienced with his own older brother and that Madara Uchiha.

"Lightning Fork."

Unbeknownst to Katsuki, the two previous Kage were praising his strength; he was currently launching an attack with all his might.

The forked lightning bolt pierced the wooden figure's palm, and immediately a plume of black smoke billowed from the wound, carrying a strong, pungent odor.

He gripped one end of the lightning bolt and slashed downwards with all his might. The lightning bolt instantly severed half of the wooden figure's hand, leaving charred marks at the cut.

"Wood Dragon!"

Hashirama Senju shouted, and although the large hole in his chin was only half filled, he opened his huge, dark mouth like a hungry wolf in response to the First's shout, and bit the Lightning Fork in half.

A good set of teeth is enviable, but what's even more remarkable is that the extremely pure Chakra of the Lightning Fork was also swallowed and digested by the Wood Dragon, and then fed back to the First.

"Huh?"

The First let out a cry of surprise and uncertainty. He clenched his fist, and power surged continuously from within his body.

He turned his head and looked at his brother standing beside him.

"Bang!"

The right elbow slammed into the second-generation's chest. Caught off guard, the second-generation was stunned by his own brother's elbow strike and flew backward, his body becoming mangled and tattered, rolling on the wooden dummy's head.

"Big brother, what's your strength?"

With a large hole in his chest and a broken leg, the second generation lay on top of the wooden figure's head, staring in astonishment at the First.

"He's recovered somewhat. The Wood Dragon absorbed a portion of the Uzumaki Clan brat's Chakra, and its purity is astonishingly high!" The First Hokage flexed his wrists, watching the Second Hokage's rapid recovery. "Tobirama, I'm afraid you'll have to put up with this Gate of the Great God now. It would be quite troublesome if you were to start moving again."

A red torii gate descended from the sky, locking the Second Hokage firmly to the wooden dummy's head. With the suppression of Chakra by the Gate of the Great God, even the Flying Thunder God Technique couldn't be used.

Sensing the infighting First and second generations, Katsuki stopped attacking and began to observe.

"You brat from the Uzumaki Clan, come down and say something. I've broken free from the caster's control, at least for now. Don't worry, come down quickly, we need to talk for a bit."

Hashirama Senju shouted loudly, beckoning to Katsuki. The wooden doll withdrew its arm, and the Wood Dragon quietly coiled around its body, continuing to repair the chin. (To be continued)