Kaguya Takes to the Sea

The Senju Reinforcements had originally been heading toward the allied camp, but they heard the roar of Masahiko's Rasenshuriken along the way and came straight to this battlefield.

Leading them were three elders from the Senju compound, who also brought news that the Uchiha had breached the Kaguya Clan's compound.

"I see. No wonder Kaguya Take is fighting so desperately..." the Second Elder of the Uzumaki said.

"If we'd known, we shouldn't have stopped them. We should've let the Kaguya and Uchiha fight each other to the death!" Tobirama cut in.

But clearly, his older brother Hashirama did not see it that way.

Hashirama's face was flushed with excitement, tears filling his eyes. Madara, you really haven't forgotten our promise. You must have come this time to help me, right? Maybe this is the first step toward reconciliation between the Senju and Uchiha.

Seeing that the Senju elders and Uzumaki elders were preparing to stand by and watch, Hashirama decisively spoke up. "Elders, we've already offended the Kaguya beyond repair this time. We might as well take this opportunity to join forces with the Uchiha and crush the Kaguya in one stroke."

"There is no need. In this war, the Kaguya have already suffered grievous losses, and their compound has been attacked by the Uchiha. They likely will not recover for ten years," the First Elder of the Senju said.

Hashirama was momentarily speechless, yet he was unwilling to miss this chance to fight alongside Madara.

Masahiko saw through Hashirama's thoughts. After considering it, he still spoke up to help him. "Sigh, I wonder what good things the Uchiha might find in the Kaguya compound."

The moment those words fell, several Senju elders were tempted. After hesitating for a moment, the First Elder of the Senju said, "Fine. We cannot let the Uchiha take all the benefits! Besides, we mobilized so many people this time. We can't make the trip for nothing. Everyone, prepare to depart!"

Joy appeared on Hashirama's face. Madara, wait for me.

After a brief rest, the group set out for the Kaguya compound.

After traveling for about two hours, they arrived near the Kaguya compound. Booms echoed from the distance, making it clear that the Kaguya and Uchiha had already clashed.

Only two elders led the Uchiha Clan this time: First Elder Uchiha Shinji and Third Elder Uchiha Sen. Naturally, Madara and Izuna were among them as well.

Madara was currently locked in an even battle with the Second Elder of the Kaguya, while Izuna held the advantage against the one-armed Kaguya Third Elder. However, faced with the frenzied Kaguya Jyorai, the two Uchiha elders were being beaten without any ability to fight back.

At that moment, Kaguya Jyorai stopped fighting and looked behind him. He had clearly sensed the arrival of the Senju and Uzumaki.

Only then did the two Uchiha elders notice their arrival. Seeing the overwhelmingly powerful lineup before them, both wore grim expressions.

"Hmph, Senju Suijian, coming here at a time like this... don't tell me you intend to profit while we fight?" Uchiha Shinji snorted at the First Elder of the Senju.

"You people who attacked an ally's compound while we were fighting the Kaguya have the nerve to say that?" Senju Suijian retorted.

Uchiha Shinji was left speechless. They truly were in the wrong on that matter.

"Senju, Uchiha, you're all the same! Do you really think my Kaguya Clan are lambs waiting for slaughter?" Kaguya Jyorai, who had been ignored for some time, said furiously.

"Dance of the Wireflower! Dance of the Larch!" He actually took the initiative to attack the allied forces.

"Water Style: Water Shield!" Facing Kaguya Jyorai, whose entire body was covered in bone spikes, Senju Suijian did not dare take him head-on. He used a special water shield to knock Kaguya Jyorai away—straight toward the two Uchiha elders.

Left with no choice, the two Uchiha elders could only join the battle.

As if they had reached a mutual understanding, the three Senju elders and two Uzumaki elders also joined the group besieging Kaguya Jyorai.

With seven clan head-level experts attacking him together, Kaguya Jyorai no longer cared about his Bloodline Disease. He unleashed his Shikotsumyaku without restraint, and for a time, the seven of them could not defeat him.

On the other side of the battlefield, however, Hashirama decisively chose to fight shoulder to shoulder with his best friend Madara. The Second Elder of the Kaguya, under the combined assault of Susanoo and Wood Style, had already gained several wounds.

Tobirama did not go help Izuna. Instead, he joined the battle to eliminate the remaining Kaguya clansmen. With his not-yet-proficient Flying Thunder God Technique, he was invincible for a time.

Seeing that his side held an absolute advantage, Masahiko, whose arm was injured, did not join the battle and instead stood to the side in support.

"Hah!" Kaguya Jyorai shouted as he broke free from the siege of seven people. Looking around at the few Kaguya clansmen who remained, grief and rage filled his face.

"All Kaguya clansmen! There is no longer a place for our clan in the Land of Fire. Retreat east, cross the ocean, and go to the Land of Water to recover our strength!"

"Second Elder! Once I die, you will be the Clan Head. Lead the clansmen to rest and rebuild. If the opportunity arises, avenge our fallen clansmen!"

"Clan Head, you should lead the retreat instead. I can also use the Bone Prison Technique!" the Second Elder of the Kaguya replied.

"No. I have overused my Shikotsumyaku this time. My Bloodline Disease has already penetrated my bones. I am Doomed! Do not worry about me. Take the clansmen and leave at once. We cannot lose any more of our people!" Kaguya Jyorai refused.

"Senju! Uchiha! Forbidden Technique: Bone Solidification Technique!" Kaguya Jyorai shouted, activating another forbidden technique of the Kaguya Clan.

Other than his eyes, Kaguya Jyorai's entire body became encased in a layer of white bone armor. His speed and strength rose dramatically. Faced with the ninjutsu of seven clan head-level experts, he did not evade at all and instead met them head-on. Clearly, his defense had increased greatly as well.

Faced with this unbreakable bone armor, the seven had no solution for the moment and were forced back again and again.

Seeing this, Hashirama and Madara stopped trying to intercept the Second Elder of the Kaguya, who was bent on escaping, and came to reinforce them.

"You two brats are still far too weak!" Kaguya Jyorai coldly shouted. He actually used his bone spikes to pierce Madara's Susanoo. Had Hashirama's Wood Style not briefly restrained Kaguya Jyorai, Madara would likely have been seriously injured in a single blow.

During the Warring States period, four people were universally acknowledged as the strongest: Senju Butsuma, Uchiha Tajima, Kaguya Jyorai, and the Hyuga Clan Head, Hyuga Tenin. As for who among the four was stronger or weaker, everyone had their own opinion.

"No... Kaguya Jyorai in this state is probably the undisputed strongest..." Masahiko murmured as he watched from afar. This should be the greatest power before the two gods. I wonder when I'll possess such strength. Then, even when facing those bugs from the Fourth Shinobi War, I won't be instantly killed...

This battle lasted for an hour and ended when Kaguya Jyorai's Bloodline Disease flared up.

Masahiko entered the battlefield four times, saving the two elders of the Uzumaki Clan as well as Hashirama and Madara. The other five were all wounded, their Chakra nearly exhausted. But in the end, they had dragged Kaguya Jyorai to death.

The battle on the other side had long since ended. The Kaguya Third Elder had died in battle, while the Second Elder of the Kaguya escaped into the sea with a small number of clansmen.

Masahiko had saved four people and earned everyone's gratitude, yet his heart was filled with bitterness.

His injured right arm had suffered further injuries. At this rate, he might have to change his name to Uzumaki Yang Guo...

But then a familiar line of Chinese characters cheered him up.

Participated in and witnessed a major event in the Naruto World: Kaguya Clan Extermination (1/2). Obtained 50 Witness Points.