That near-commanding dismissal instantly stirred dissatisfaction among powerhouses like the Raikage.
Especially the First Raikage of Kumogakure in the Land of Lightning, who snorted coldly to himself.
God of the Ninja World? Hmph! Kumogakure does as it pleases—who are you to tell us what to do?! God of the Ninja World, huh—very well—
Held back by the other man's overwhelming strength, the First Raikage of Kumogakure could only nurse his hatred inwardly.
He took one last look at the island surrounded by lake water, and at the figure on the island encircled by the people of the Land of Water.
Suppressing his urge to investigate, the First Raikage turned and glanced at Hashirama Senju, whose face was full of peace.
"We're leaving!"
He gave the order in a low voice and swiftly departed with his injured subordinates.
After the Raikage left with his men, Ishikawa, the First Tsuchikage; Reto, the First Kazekage; and Byakuren, the First Mizukage, who had remained behind, exchanged glances. Their eyes were filled with displeasure over Hashirama Senju's almost forceful dismissal.
Yet they too were powerless against the God of the Ninja World. They could only sigh helplessly, then turn and lead their people away one after another.
As the last ninja from another country vanished from the shores of Divine Lake, Hashirama Senju suddenly leaped into the air and darted toward the island at the lake's center.
However, something that astonished both the Land of Water and Konoha happened.
An invisible yet irresistible repulsive force appeared out of thin air, locking directly onto Hashirama Senju as he took to the air.
Without the slightest hesitation, it crashed toward his airborne figure like a surging tidal wave.
Even as Hashirama Senju activated his immense Chakra, his body felt as though it had fallen into a swamp,