Land of Fire.
The earth-shaking battle between Aramaki, Hashirama Senju, and Tobirama Senju had already lasted nearly three full days.
The two enormous Wood Humans had practically plowed through half the Land of Fire.
Wherever they went, mountains and rivers shattered, the earth split open, and forests toppled.
Even though Hashirama Senju had tried his best to avoid the towns along the way, several cities had still been caught up in the fighting, their people losing their homes and families.
Such was the sorrow of ordinary people in a world of superhumans.
Even if they did nothing, they could still be swept into battles between the powerful at any time.
Hashirama Senju had actually been trying to move the battlefield toward an uninhabited area near the coast.
Just like when he had fought Madara Uchiha to the death all those years ago.
But Aramaki refused to play along. Whenever Hashirama Senju tried to guide the Wood Human eastward, Aramaki would move south, toward Konoha.
It made Hashirama Senju grit his teeth in fury as he cursed Aramaki for being shameless and despicable, with no concern whatsoever for the safety of civilians.
Yet Aramaki merely burst into arrogant laughter.
"I only care about the people under the World Government's rule. Otherworlders like you, who haven't even been conquered, have no human rights at all!"
"Lahahahaha~~"
At this moment.
The two Wood Humans were less than three kilometers from Konoha.
The shockwaves from their battle were already powerful enough to shatter most of the village's windows, leaving every ninja and civilian trapped in constant fear and panic.
"Big Brother, we can't retreat any farther!"
Tobirama Senju, who had maintained his hand seal to sustain Water Release Chakra Mode, shouted in a deep voice.
"I know. It's time to settle this!"
A resolute