The deep-blue Susanoo's giant hand suddenly clenched at empty air, and a gigantic Chakra sword condensed from pure destructive energy appeared out of nowhere, its blade pointed straight at Hashirama's wooden giant.
Space let out a faint groan beneath that pure edge, unable to bear the strain.
On the other side, an equally massive Crimson Susanoo, clad in Karasu Tengu Armor, stood imposingly before Hashirama's wood clone.
Its form was sharper and more slender than Madara's Susanoo. The lines of its armor were smooth and keen, while an eerie red glow rippled across its surface as though it were a living thing breathing.
What it held was not a greatsword, but an oddly shaped, brilliant-white Tang saber.
Its straight blade emitted a chilling killing intent that seemed capable of freezing one's soul.
Four towering giants faced off in pairs.
Vast Chakra mixed with nearly tangible killing intent, forming invisible, terrifying waves that battered every inch of Kikyo Mountain's stone.
Without a word, Hashirama and his wood clone simultaneously controlled their wooden giants and charged fiercely at the blue and red Susanoo!
"Hmph, perfect!"
Madara's cold snort echoed like muffled thunder within the deep-blue diamond crystal, his eyes carrying a trace of disdain.
The Susanoo's enormous left arm swung casually, and the Chakra greatsword swept out a curtain of blue-white death, slashing sideways at the charging wooden giant like Heavenly Punishment!
Wherever the blade passed, the air let out piercing shrieks, and solid rock was effortlessly sliced apart like tofu.
Hashirama's gaze sharpened as the wooden giant suddenly brought its hands together.
Amid an ear-splitting clang of metal, the Susanoo's greatsword was firmly caught between the wooden giant's palms at its waist, unable to move for the moment.
This narrow block made Madara, inside the diamond crystal, frown in irritation.
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