But what drew the most attention were his eyes.
Though they were still purple Rinnegan.
They were no longer borrowed power, but eyes that truly belonged to him.
At the center of Hashirama Senju's forehead.
A scarlet, demonic Nine-Tomoe Rinne-Sharingan had opened, gazing down upon all things in the world.
He was not standing.
Instead, he sat cross-legged atop a lotus platform condensed from golden energy.
His palms were pressed together before him, like a living Buddha.
"S-So this is Hashirama's Six Paths form."
Madara Uchiha carefully examined his best friend's current appearance and muttered softly.
He was sincerely happy for him.
Beside him, Hagoromo Ōtsutsuki said thoughtfully,
"It seems the Arhat Fruit Rank had quite an impact during his process of becoming the Ten-Tails' jinchuriki."
This made him attach even greater importance to the newly appeared Buddha Realm Pure Land.
Just then.
The thick clouds that had long blanketed the sky suddenly churned.
As though they were being wantonly kneaded by an invisible giant hand.
[Hummm—]
In an instant.
A majestic, vast pillar of nebula light pierced through the clouds and descended.
It enveloped Hashirama Senju, who had just become the Ten-Tails' jinchuriki.
Immediately afterward.
A cold yet imposing voice rang throughout the area.
It echoed in the depths of everyone's soul.
"From this moment onward, Hashirama Senju is a member of the Star Temple. He is granted the title 'Top Transformed Buddha.' Report at once."
It was Lord Imu!
Upon hearing that incomparably familiar voice.
Whether present or not, every powerful figure watching this place who knew its owner felt their hearts tremble.
Aramaki, who had been lazy and arrogant moments before, almost instinctively lowered his leg, his face taking on a respectful expression.
The Five Elders, the Eight Elemental Spirit Kings, Sengoku, Kong, Brimir, Zephyr, and many