Chakra Hiruzen Sarutobi mobilized his chakra.
Behind him, the Anbu piloting Flight Ninja Tool looked at their Hokage with a mixture of reverence and trepidation.
To emphasize secrecy before entering the battlefield, Hiruzen Sarutobi deliberately increased the altitude of his Flight Ninja Tool.
"Jump from that height?"
The Anbu took a deep breath and silently prayed for Hiruzen Sarutobi in his heart:
"May the Sage of Six Paths be above us! Lord Hokage, you must return unharmed!"
Although he knew that the Sage of Six Paths was just a mythical figure.
However, with the battlefield situation so tense, the Will of Fire was no longer enough to soothe the anxious heart of this Anbu.
They can only turn to Sage and the like for solace...
Or rather, in this situation, emphasizing the Will of Fire gives the impression that the Lord Hokage will never return...
In mid-air.
Hiruzen Sarutobi descended rapidly due to gravity, his speed constantly increasing, the Enma War Halberd in his hand gleaming coldly!
This is a manifestation of the continuous accumulation of Natural Energy.
"We need to infiltrate deep into their territory..."
"Otherwise, given how cunning Ōnoki and the Third Raikage are, they wouldn't have taken the bait."
Hiruzen Sarutobi looked down at the vast land.
The human heads that were originally like ants swarming on top of it gradually grew larger...
Those were the 10,000-strong army of Iwagakure and the elite troops of Kumogakure.
It is divided into three layers in the most stable and experienced way.
These are "forward alert", "main force blocking", and "mobile reserve".
Unlike the Third Mizukage, Mutori, who made the mistake of committing the entire army to a single attack.
The forward surveillance unit is responsible for intelligence gathering.
The main blocking force is led by experienced Jonin and strong ninja from Iwagakure and Kumogakure, and further organized by veteran Chunin, making it an absolute weapon of war.
This is also why Hiruzen Sarutobi decided to charge into the enemy ranks alone...
It's not just about gaining fame through individual heroism; it's also about the fact that this kind of coordinated military formation poses a genuine threat to even the strongest. In the current Konoha, he's the only one who can be ignored.
Hiruzen Sarutobi felt the wind rushing past his ears, his halberd clashing against the air with a sharp, whistling sound.
His body temperature was gradually rising.
This was an unprecedented attempt for him.
They will be facing a combined force of Iwagakure and Kumogakure, including several Jinchuriki.
His strategic goal was also to lure the Third Raikage and Ōnoki, the two Kage, over.
Furthermore, the Mysterious Organization established by Uchiha Madara was also an unexpected source of interference.
Just like how he attacked Tobirama and Danzo.
Hiruzen Sarutobi could grasp the general idea of this greatest "psychopath" of the Sengoku period, but he wasn't sure.
Hiruzen Sarutobi believed that even Uchiha Madara himself might not know what he wanted to do, so it was unreliable to discuss logic with him.
Just like discussing the Will of Fire with Danzo.
Both of them think they have it, but it's only in their own minds that they believe they do.
Therefore, Hiruzen Sarutobi must be extremely vigilant.
On the one hand, he needed to create enough commotion and casualties to draw the attention of both Iwagakure and Kumogakure to him, thereby relieving the pressure on Tobirama and Danzo's side.
On the other hand, he also needed to penetrate deep into the heart of the Land of Earth, making Ōnoki and the Third Raikage believe that he wouldn't use the Flying Thunder God to teleport, and he also needed to be wary of Uchiha Madara's sudden relapse.
Even so, Hiruzen Sarutobi wasn't too worried.
His hard work and sweat gave him confidence, and he also had the entire Konoha behind him!
Just as the Konoha Ninja believed in him...
Hiruzen Sarutobi also believed that the Konoha Ninja would do a good job and, after he broke through the Iron Bucket Formation of Iwagakure and Kumogakure, would rush in as quickly as possible to protect him, the Hokage!
" Enma, lend me your power..." Hiruzen Sarutobi spoke in a deep voice in mid-air as he could clearly see the enemy's "main blocking force" formation. From his Halberd, the Senjutsu Chakra he had gathered flowed into Hiruzen Sarutobi's body.
During their training at Mount Myoboku, Enma, Fukasaku, and Shima got along very well, and their skills continued to improve.
These two Toad Sage, specifically designed for Hiruzen Sarutobi's situation, created a unique method for Enma to gather Senjutsu Chakra, essentially a hands-free version of Jiraiya 'Sage Mode...
"So that's how it is..."
Although it was his first time using Senjutsu Chakra, Hiruzen Sarutobi possessed the unique ability of Spirit Release to dismantle Chakra structures.
Chakra Threads allow his eyes to perceive the "core" of techniques and energy...
The Lord Hokage quickly mastered this special power.
The combination of Natural Energy and Chakra is a rather wondrous chemical reaction.
Chakra limits the chaotic and violent waste of Natural Energy, while Natural Energy provides Chakra with stronger destructive power; the two are a match made in heaven.
Even though Hiruzen Sarutobi doesn't know Sage Mode now, his partner Enma does.
More and more Konoha Ninja are mastering this even higher level of power...
That's equivalent to him knowing it!
Perhaps this is a manifestation of the bonds within Konoha...
Hiruzen Sarutobi with a fierce light, and he clasped his hands together in prayer.
"Immortal Technique: Meteor Volcano - Ape's Wrath Descends from Heaven!"
In an instant.
The sky was clear and cloudless, but countless enormous Rock Fist, covered in molten lava, suddenly appeared out of nowhere and fell down with Hiruzen Sarutobi!
The Magma fist gurgled and bubbled with unsettlingly large bubbles.
The Celestial Technique Lava Release has a fundamental difference from the regular version: it adds an impact force akin to a volcanic eruption!
Ordinary Lava Release are mostly static lava, which is used in the form of flowing and solidifying granite, or in the form of mortar.
But at this moment, in Hiruzen Sarutobi's hands, each of the giant Rock Fist spewed out extremely powerful tail flames, and the kinetic energy continued to accumulate at a terrifying speed!
The Enma, transformed into the Fangtian Painting, silently sensed the power of Hiruzen Sarutobi.
no...
Does Hiruzen really not know Sage Mode?
How did he manage to combine Lava Release and Senjutsu Chakra so perfectly right from the start?!
Enma had heard Fukasaku and Shima say that someone like Jiraiya, who could integrate the Five Elements Chakra into Senjutsu and master the " Goemon " technique within a few years, was considered truly talented...
Is this the true value of Professor of Ninjutsu?
However, Hiruzen Sarutobi clearly had no time to consider Enma's thoughts.
Once he was fully engaged in the battle, he focused intently on the battlefield after clarifying the basic logic of the war!
And at this moment.
On the ground, the combined forces of Iwa and Kumo-nin were observing their surroundings with extreme vigilance, constantly verifying intelligence from the forward garrison. Each of them knew that this might be the turning point of the war!
For more than a year, Konoha's "bloodletting training" tactics have turned Iwagakure and Kumogakure into free training grounds.
Like a free experience pack, it allows batches of young Konoha Ninja to grow stronger.
Konoha, relying on the bonds of camaraderie, quickly integrated the Kirigakure and Amegakure regions.
Both Iwagakure and Kumogakure saw these things and were anxious about them, but they were helpless.
Many of them were making plans.
Even if our key troops and Jinchuriki recover, it will only make our defenses a little tighter; it won't fundamentally change the overall battle situation.
Even if we were to fight again in a more organized manner, the difference in core combat capabilities would have already been demonstrated.
Not to mention that Sunagakure has already withdrawn and ceded territory, Konoha has gained the two new factions of Kirigakure and Amegakure.
They had intended to wage a preventative war, but unexpectedly, the fighting led to Konoha developing at an even faster pace than before the war...
"Hold on! We must hold on!"
"As long as the Lord Tsuchikage and the Third Raikage capture Danzo and Young Madara, everything will be alright..."
Having returned from the hospital and barely recovered to combat readiness, Han, the Steam Ninja, was pacing back and forth in the blocking force, clapping his hands to encourage his comrades.
Yes.
Tobirama's current identity Uchiha Aosui, is being promoted in Iwagakure as the new generation's "Madara" of the Uchiha Clan.
Furthermore, Ōnoki considered him more dangerous than Uchiha Madara.
Although Tobirama's talent couldn't compare to Madara's, the two were worlds apart.
However, an Uchiha has mastered Senju Tobirama's techniques, and who has no bloodline pride or Uchiha, is far too terrifying! If he bows down to Madara, then this Asura of Shinobi will probably stop, and they can actually sit down and talk about what happens after surrendering.
But having bowed down to Senju Tobirama, even if he lets him go now, who knows what might happen next...
The Konoha Military Police Force's designs against the Uchiha Clan are well-known in the Shinobi World.
With a clever move, a clan that had been fighting for a thousand years was bound together in the village; it would be hard for others not to know about it...
Ōnoki believed that the destructive power of such Uchiha might even surpass that of Uchiha Madara...
Han's face remained calm, but what he was thinking was:
"With prisoners, at least Iwagakure will have one chance to rest and regroup!"
When this idea first appeared in Han's mind, he found it very strange.
Because ninjas are ruthless.
Even important figures like Danzo and Aosui could be chosen not to be rescued by Hiruzen Sarutobi after being captured. Instead, Hiruzen could use this as an opportunity to ignite the war in Konoha and put the morale of the front lines in a state of revenge.
A desperate army is bound to win!
Moreover, even if Peace Agreement is signed and hostages are exchanged, Hiruzen Sarutobi can always back out if he wants.
But Han just felt...
Even though the Hokage is an enemy, this man's reputation score allowed him to harbor such delusions.
I believe Hiruzen Sarutobi will follow the rules...
"I hope everything goes well..."
"I wonder what the Hokage will do? There's almost no way to break this deadlock; I must control my emotions..."
Han thought to himself, a vague unease creeping into his heart.
Because of Danzo and Aosui's special status, even the Iwagakure Village) knew that these two were very important to Hiruzen Sarutobi.
Konoha is a village that becomes terrifying when it comes to bonds...
Han thought of Uzumaki Shio and Tomie Uchiha.
The Chakra Link between these two caused Han a lot of trouble back then!
And at this moment.
The intense Chakra fluctuations and the gradually rising temperature in the air caused Han to suddenly look up, his eyes widening instantly!
The sky was filled with fists of Magma Senjutsu, like divine punishment, their rolling red color extremely eye-catching. They appeared in the sky above the entire battlefield, emitting black smoke like falling meteorites!
"How is that possible..."
Han muttered in disbelief, "We clearly took precautions against air raids!"
Because of the existence of the Konoha Aerial Squad, the Iwagakure side paid special attention to protecting the airspace.
But no one expected that Hiruzen Sarutobi could break into the battlefield from extremely high altitudes in a freefall.
This nearly breaks the ninja's understanding of the limits of the human body...
Even with the protection of Tailed Beast Chakra, Jinchuriki cannot achieve this; it requires at least the level of the Third Raikage. " Earth Release! Earth Release!"
Han was stunned for a moment, then shouted desperately, "Get your protective gear on! Disperse! Disperse!"
As if the Hokage had heard his call, the Rock Fist accelerated even further.
At the very center of this Magma- Hiruzen Sarutobi's Halberd, brimming with immense Chakra, aimed directly at the very center of the army formation...
In the eyes of the Iwagakure Ninja, Hiruzen Sarutobi's figure grew from the size of a grain of rice to the size of a fist in an instant, and then appeared above their heads in the blink of an eye!
The halberd struck the ground.
A terrible explosion occurred.
The explosion and the impact combined to resemble an invisible, gigantic, heavy scythe, tearing up entire swathes of the earth!
The first Iwa ninja and Kumo-nin they encountered were still visibly shocked when they were instantly killed!
The earth groaned under the weight of the storm as a man-made earthquake struck the battlefield. Even though the power of the shockwave diminished as it propagated, the Iwa and Kumo-nin, a kilometer away, could not even stand.
Even when Chakra is attached to the instep, it is still the same.
The violently undulating earth seemed to be venting the pain of the Hokage's attack on them, tossing the Iwa and Kumo-nin high into the air, where they were smashed to pieces by the shockwave!
Han, who was closer, was covered in a thick layer of Tailed Beast Chakra, with large amounts of steam billowing from his back. His legs were almost buried in the ground, barely managing to keep himself from being thrown overturned like his companions...
"No way..." The Five-Tails inside Han's body let out a heart-wrenching wail:
"What kind of luck do you have? Not only have you run into the Uchiha and Uzumaki, but now you have to Hokage directly?"
"With our condition and our luck, how long can we possibly survive in the Shinobi World?!"
The Five-Tails seemed to be in a bad mood.
This is so unlucky!
After the shockwave subsided, Han was finally able to open his eyes amidst the fierce winds.
Hearing the Five-Tails ' advance warning, he turned and looked around, letting the splashing Magma hit the Tailed Beast Chakra on his face, and gave a bitter smile. He was just thinking that the Hokage, who was usually good-tempered and unwilling to initiate battle, with Hashirama -like demeanor, might do something out of character if his bonds were touched...
And what I wished for came true!
First, the Iwa ninja and Kumo-nin at the center of Hiruzen Sarutobi were all turned into dust, leaving nothing within a hundred meters radius! This halberd technique that descended from the sky was unprecedented in the Shinobi World.
Countless giant fists of lava, with their potential energy and powerful impact, instantly pierced through one temporary air-raid shelter after another built by the rock ninjas.
"Sage Art: Meteor Volcano: Ape's Fury" tore apart the meticulously planned battle line of the Iwa ninja!
Magma flowed across the land, and the once orderly military formation was now engulfed in a scorching inferno of heat...
Area-of-effect ninjutsu can always cause the greatest disruption to the organization of a battle formation!
Once a point is breached, as long as the rhythm is controlled, the attack can proceed rapidly like dominoes, tearing apart the opponent's defenses layer by layer. " Roshi definitely doesn't have that kind of power!"
"Who exactly is the Four-Tails Jinchuriki?"
Han's arm twitched involuntarily. His eyes were fixed on the dark figure in the distance, and he felt waves of panic rising in his heart.
Not only was the Hokage's strength astonishing, but his sudden entry into the battlefield in this manner also meant that Konoha's attitude towards war was very likely to spiral out of control...
Ōnoki's plan was to control Danzo and " Aosui " so that he could give Hiruzen Sarutobi a way out and have the two sides sit down and talk. But he didn't expect that this time Hiruzen Sarutobi would use the traditional ninja method.
They didn't intend to have a proper conversation; instead, they're using this as a pretext to push things to the very end!
Hiruzen Sarutobi took a deep breath, the smell of gunpowder and blood filling his nostrils, which only excited him more. He slightly tightened his grip on the Halberd drawn by the Enma, and twirled it with a domineering flourish.
Although most of the force of the fall landed on the ground, my arm was still slightly numb.
"Still just a mortal body..."
"We need to focus on defense on the battlefield. There's no need to take direct hits; try to avoid them as much as possible!"
"Let's go, Enma!"
The Enma silently swayed, wanting to ask, " Hiruzen, have you lost your humanity?"
Even without activating Lightning Release Chakra Mode, and despite using techniques to buffer and transfer the force, this level of physical strength is already beyond the capabilities of an ordinary ninja!
Hiruzen Sarutobi shrugged his shoulders, turned around, and sprang into action!
The massive blade of the Halberd was coated with a deep, blood-red Senjutsu Magma Chakra.
Hiruzen Sarutobi contracted, and his halberd flashed.
The Halberd, several tens of meters long, was wielded by the Hokage with tremendous force!
Although it is a melee weapon used for close combat, in Hiruzen Sarutobi's hands it became the most brutal, direct and effective battlefield reaper, wiping out all the Iwa ninja who tried to attack him from afar!
With each slash of the blade, a large number of Iwa and Kumo-nin fell, like wheat being harvested...
In particular, Han, with his keen eyes, noticed that there seemed to be steam on Hiruzen Sarutobi's arm, distinct from the heat of Magma.
It was the Boil Release Chakra Mode that he was most familiar with as the Five-Tails Jinchuriki!
Han felt a little dizzy.
One moment they're using Lava Release, the next they're using Boil Release —which side on this battlefield truly possesses the power of the Four-Tails and the Five-Tails?
I can't tell the difference!
"My Super Strength couldn't possibly match that of the Hokage..."
"His understanding of Boil Release has reached another level! Wait, how is he using Boil Release Chakra Lava Release Chakra Mode?"
Han Hu discovered a blind spot.
It is very difficult for a ninja to release two ninjutsu at the same time; anyone who can do so must have a master-level understanding of the Five Releases.
As for techniques like Chakra Mode that cover the entire body, let alone combining the two, even releasing the ninjutsu while maintaining the technique is extremely difficult...
Therefore, Lightning Release Chakra Mode is often paired with Nintaijutsu, because it does not require overly precise control.
What Han didn't know was that Hiruzen Sarutobi, who had built Kekkei Genkai and Circulation Palace compound Chakra Threads within his body and possessed Second Heart, the " Ten Thousand Seal Body Absorption Seal," was no longer an ordinary ninja.
It can be said to have multiple threads and processors...
Another blade, splattered with molten lava and blood-red light, swept across the entire battlefield. The air currents from the massive blade violently kicked up clods of earth, creating a scene of flying dust and stones!
On the gray battlefield, the red of the Magma blazed with furious light.
Hiruzen Sarutobi silent, focusing solely on breaking through the heart of the Land of Earth!
Such an appearance would naturally reveal his location, but that's exactly what the Hokage wanted.
Even if the Heart-Pulse Ultimatum is broken and the Flying Thunder God cannot be activated for unknown reasons, Senju Tobirama's Chakra perception ability will surely be able to detect his movements.
The First Darkness of the Shinobi was a living radar, second only to Mito and Ashina Uzumaki.
Therefore, Hiruzen Sarutobi did not need to know the exact locations of Tobirama and Danzo.
If he fights his way to the very center of the Land of Earth, he can get his teacher and brothers to him as quickly as possible, no matter where they are!
"No..."
"This absolutely won't do. This column of ninjas is already ruined. If the Hokage continues his chaotic charge, he might wipe out the entire army single-handedly!" Cold sweat soaked Han's back. "Let's go, we retreat..."
"Great! I thought you were going to fight that monster! Let's run!"
The Five-Tails breathed a sigh of relief. After having several of its tails severed by Uzumaki Shio and Tomie, it had been pondering the path to peace among the Tailed Beast. Even with its Jinchuriki combination with Han, it was struggling against those two; if it were to run into Hokage whose Boil Release, it would be torn to pieces! Because Han and Roshi had a decent relationship—both were Iwagakure Jinchuriki — the Five-Tails had once heard Fugaku's famous quote when he was enraged from the Four-Tails:
" Tailed Beast cannot feel pain!"
The Five-Tails says that's pure nonsense!
Although they don't die and can be resurrected, who says they don't feel pain?
The Konoha Ninja are truly terrifying...
"No, I still want to fight the Hokage."
"Regardless, I am a ninja from Iwagakure. Charging in now would only be suicide, so I will jump to the next column to command." "I need to let the Lord Tsuchikage and the Third Raikage know the Hokage's movements and send them back to reinforce. Then I will lead a well-organized ninja force to stop the Hokage with Warfare Ninjutsu!"
Han retreated swiftly, making a cruel but rational decision.
This entire column of ninjas is no longer needed.
With the organization so badly damaged, if he tries to restore order now, he might just attract the Hokage's attention...
Taking advantage of Hiruzen Sarutobi's advance, Han planned to abandon the next column and send the ninjas on the third floor ahead of time to prepare for battle, so as to carry out an effective counterattack.
Han took one last look at the Hokage Shadow who was wreaking havoc on the battlefield, steam clinging to his body as he quickly fled into the distance.
But the Five-Tails whispered within him, "Hey, if you want to Complete Tailed Beast Transformation, I won't lend you my power..." "I understand you're Iwagakure Ninja, but I'm not Tailed Beast from Iwagakure. I don't want to get beaten up."
"Considering the fact that we can still communicate, I'll lend you my Chakra. The rest is up to you!"
I'll say it again.
Tailed Beast also feel pain, and the Five-Tails doesn't adhere to any " Will of Stone."
If we're talking about origins, its species are generally similar to "horse," meaning it has always lived in the forests and plains of the Land of Fire! It's really not familiar with the Land of Earth.
The relationship between the Five-Tails and Han is not that of a typical Tailed Beast and its Jinchuriki.
However, it still falls far short of the level to which the Eight-Tails was willing to get injured to save Killer B.
"You rascal..."
Han sighed silently, "Alright! I understand..."
It's unrealistic to expect the Five-Tails to suddenly comprehend the " Will of Stone " and become a Iwagakure Ninja.
Or rather, the Tailed Beast could never truly become part of a Hidden Village.
The relationship between the two sides is far too abnormal.
Except for Konoha.
But Han didn't know how the Hokage had managed to do it.
During the year-long stalemate between the two sides, Han had this idea because he discovered that many Konoha and even Chunin Jonin were able to manifest their Tailed Beast Cloak during battle!
Although the quantity is not large, it is genuine Tailed Beast Chakra.
As a Jinchuriki of a Tailed Beast, Han knew that unless the Tailed Beast wanted to share its chakra, forcibly splitting its chakra and sealing it into different ninjas was virtually impossible...
In other words, Konoha has always been at a disadvantage in matters concerning the Tailed Beast.
They have already overtaken Iwagakure and Kumogakure, who were previously in the lead, by overtaking them on this weakness!
"To be honest, I don't even want to give you my Chakra. It might affect my future relationships in Konoha... You know their situation." The Five-Tails sighed.
"That Chakra, at first glance, was clearly distributed by Nine-Tails to those Konoha Ninja, and the negative emotions contained within it were far less than I was familiar with!"
"Even if I die, the Shinobi World will definitely belong to Konoha after I am reborn. What will I do if I have too many blood debts on my hands by then?"
"So, Han, you have to understand me too."
"I actually have connections in Konoha, and I have a pretty good relationship with Nine-Tails..."
The Five-Tails did not deceive its Jinchuriki, Han.
It has a gentle nature and has never had any conflicts with the Nine-Tails Fox.
If the Five-Tails joins Konoha, it wouldn't be difficult for the Nine-Tails to lend it a hand and get some better treatment.
However, the premise is that one should not become an excessive enemy of the Hokage...
"Alright then, I'll try to take the Hokage down with me. This is the last thing I can do for Iwagakure."
"If I fail, I'll release the seal beforehand and take all the blame upon myself. You and the Hokage can talk it over yourselves! It won't be a matter of me betraying Iwagakure, and I can't stop you anyway..."
Han said softly, "So, lend me some more Chakra one last time!"
Five-Tails was taken aback, pondered for a moment, and then slowly nodded.
Each serves their own master and fights their own battles; this is the common practice in the Shinobi World.
But when Han died, the Five-Tails turned its back on him and joined Hiruzen Sarutobi's side. No one could morally judge it, and the Tailed Beast didn't care about that...
Before this, having fulfilled his final act of friendship with Han, the Five-Tails believed the Hokage would understand...
After all, he was the man who changed the Nine-Tails!
But in the heart of the Land of Earth.
now.
Tobirama was dodging Ashina Uzumaki's whirlpool, a thought suddenly struck him, and he turned to look at the distant sky.
There, a wave of air swept across the blue sky, accompanied by streaks of red—the very image of Hiruzen Sarutobi and Meteor Volcano as seen from a great distance.
" The Hokage has come to our aid!"
Tobirama's heart skipped a beat. "I sensed his Chakra! In the distance..."
Danzo frowned:
" Hiruzen is here? How is that possible? How long has it been since we lost contact and were ambushed? Even if we organized a force to charge, there wouldn't be enough time..."
"Unless he undertakes a solo forced march without any supplies, there's only a slight chance..."
But as Danzo spoke, he followed Tobirama's gaze and saw the distant sky, then suddenly fell silent.
no...
Hiruzen, you really came?
"He's gone mad!"
"Is there anyone else with Chakra? Like Fugaku, Isshin, Orochimaru, Tenzo..." Danzo's expression became extremely complicated as he bombarded Tobirama with questions:
"Speak quickly!"
Hiruzen caused Danzo to lose patience with " Aosui " for the first time.
"I didn't sense anything; the battlefield was too noisy and the distance was too far."
Tobirama remained Danzo, unconcerned about Danzo's current attitude; he figured he'd have plenty of opportunities to get back at Konoha.
"Logically speaking, it's highly likely that the Hokage is coming to save us alone..."
"I sensed it. He's advancing towards the center of the Land of Earth. He's doing this to draw all our forces there, thus relieving the pressure on us."
Tobirama understood his beloved student's thoughts almost instantly.
This was also to clear the way for the main force of Konoha; otherwise, the losses from an ambush would have been devastating...
" Ashina Uzumaki!"
Anger surged in Tobirama's eyes, but he was helpless.
Ashina Uzumaki drove them all the way to the depths of the Land of Earth. Tobirama and Danzo did want to kill him, but they were simply helpless against the old man.
With the combined effects of the Banshō Ten'in, the Shinra Tensei, the Adamantine Sealing Chains of the Uzumaki Clan, and Mind's Eye of the Kagura, along with the constant repair of the Six Paths Impure World Reincarnation Body, it's practically like an iron tortoise capable of continuous self-healing.
Furthermore, it possesses various troublesome Sealing Jutsu; aside from its less-than-ideal mobility, it can practically be described as an invulnerable living fortress...
Tobirama, Izuna, Danzo, Yashiro launched a combined attack against him, but they were nearly hit by several Sealing Jutsu by him alone, which made them deeply understand the strength of the number one sealing ninja in the Warring States Period.
It's not just that it hasn't declined in quality; it has reached a new level!
So, with Tobirama rearranging the Flying Thunder God Technique as a secondary measure and Danzo using his Wind Release Chakra Mode as the primary one, they immediately turned and began their escape... Ashina Uzumaki wasn't in a hurry to pursue, but leisurely used Mind's Eye of the Kagura to pinpoint Tobirama's location, then erased the Flying Thunder God Mark one by one, eventually encircling the Third Raikage and Ōnoki...
This is a test for Ban Ge Aosui.
Since the Flying Thunder God Technique has been used, one should find a way to avoid situations even more critical than Senju Tobirama's back then; otherwise, it just shows a lack of ability...
Sooner or later, it will run into the same problems as Tobirama!
It can only be said that this is still a test reminiscent of the Warring States period.
As for the reward, Madara has already prepared it.
It concerns the Jinchuriki of the Box of Ultimate Bliss of Elysium, a matter that Tobirama had always longed for.
Madara, who possessed the Rinnegan, even sent his Limbo Clone to carefully observe the box for a long time, dissecting its mechanisms from a higher-dimensional perspective.
"Let's not talk about Ashina Uzumaki for now! Let's talk about Hiruzen first!"
Danzo practically shouted it out:
"How could a Hokage take such a risk? He'll regret it! I must impeach him severely!"
Danzo originally intended to elevate his achievements through death, to solidify the gap between him and Hiruzen, so that future generations could compare the two of them and thus remain equals.
But if Hiruzen were to get hurt while saving him, Danzo didn't even want to think about what he would do...
He would suffer ten or even a hundred times more if he lived than if he were dead!
And it's absolutely irreversible; it would be even more terrible than not raising your hand back then!
"Shut up."
"Why did the Lord Hokage come? It's because you're his brother!" Tobirama said viciously.
But even his usually calm mind was in turmoil at this moment.
Why is it because Danzo was Hiruzen's brother?
It's clearly because he's Hiruzen's teacher!
Tobirama naturally wondered, where Danzo such a high status?
Obviously not...
"Ah, Hiruzen!"
"Why are you doing this? I won't get into any trouble. It's just a few minor troublemakers. You, the Hokage, are risking your life all by yourself. This is too reckless!"
"Just as Danzo said, I must find an opportunity to give you a severe dressing down!"
Tobirama thought to himself, but his slightly trembling hands betrayed his true thoughts.
Humans are ultimately driven by emotions; even the coldest person has likes and dislikes, and cannot judge things solely by self-interest. To have a disciple who bravely charges into the midst of a massive army to save you...
Tobirama felt that his life as Hokage and as a teacher had been worthwhile!
Even if others misunderstand him as " the First Darkness of the Shinobi," " the Dark Hokage," or some other terrible name, it's completely unworthy of his attention.
His reputation as the " Hiruzen army" is enough to cover all of this!
" Hiruzen, you bastard..." Danzo hardened his heart and was about to rush towards Hiruzen Sarutobi, but Senju Tobirama grabbed him. "Don't go straight to support him. We're currently partially sealed by Ashina Uzumaki, our Chakra is restricted and we're also being heavily depleted. Listen to my orders."
" The Hokage is here to save us, not the other way around. If we act rashly and waste such a precious opportunity, it would be utterly incompetent and unworthy of being Konoha Ninja!"
Tobirama took a deep breath and said in a low voice:
"No matter what happens, the first thing to do is to calm down and examine yourself and the situation..."
" Danzo, isn't this what the Second said to you? You've said it to me many times!"
Danzo aback, clenched his fists, and nodded heavily.
He felt ashamed of his powerlessness!
At that moment, Danzo made a decision: if Hiruzen hadn't died, he would still have a chance to return to Konoha...
Then we should bow down to Orochimaru!
We also need to find a way to master the Forbidden Technique of the Tsuchigumo Clan, Fury of the Heavens...
Combined with his Wind Release Chakra Mode, he created Forbidden Technique for exploding Natural Energy!
Tobirama and Danzo similar thoughts.
"This time when I return to Konoha, I really have to get kicked out by Izuna Uchiha..."
"Although we haven't found a way to deal with the Box of Ultimate Bliss yet, we'll try to drain his Dojutsu Power and forcibly seal the Box of Ultimate Bliss inside my body!"
Tobirama clarified his own position during this war.
His role should be to assist Hiruzen, so Izuna's close-combat skills are icing on the cake, but not crucial. In contrast, Satoru's ability to Malice Sensing, anticipate attacks, and fly over Tobirama, who has mastered the Flying Thunder God Technique, an excellent support who can be effective against any enemy.
This is the most cost-effective choice for Konoha.
"Again and again..."
"I will no longer let anyone restrict my Flying Thunder God Technique!" A sinister glint flashed in Tobirama's Three-Tomoe eyes, but he restrained himself with his emotions.
But just like the plan that Madara tailored for " Aosui ".
The overly calm " Aosui " needs a seed of yearning for power planted deep within his heart, and then the negative emotions of the Box of Ultimate Bliss are used to catalyze that fruit...
Madara's assessment was. "It's good that Aosui resembles Izuna, but his resemblance to Tobirama is what ruined him!"
Due to his performance on the battlefield, the fact that Tobirama possessed Izuna 'Chakra could no longer be hidden.
After all, both Uzumaki Shio and Tomie possess sensory abilities, and neither of them would give Tobirama face...
Thus, stories about Aosui's background and Senju Tobirama Senju's heartless act of separating the lovers spread widely in Konoha and even the Land of Fire, but strangely, they all maintained a certain threshold.
That is, everyone keeps quiet in public, but everyone knows...
"Don't tell anyone else, it has to be a secret!"
"Okay, okay, brother, I have something to tell you, but you absolutely mustn't tell anyone else..."
That's about it.
"Let's go!" Tobirama activated his sensory abilities to the maximum.
Hiruzen's arrival seemed to have broken through many of the restrictions on Chakra, which had been partially sealed by Tobirama Ashina Uzumaki.
His entire body was also filled with the power of the bond between master and disciple.
What he needs to do now is to avoid causing Hiruzen as much trouble as possible, and after the Third Raikage and Ōnoki and other pursuers' attention are drawn to his beloved student, he needs to find a way to make contact with the other Konoha Ninja.
Given his and Danzo's current condition, even if they were to reunite with Hiruzen now, they would struggle to keep up with his pace...
" Ashina Uzumaki..."
"Or it might be someone hiding behind him. I hope I don't catch them!" Tobirama thought fiercely.
At this moment, Ashina Uzumaki's colleagues and boss were all watching the battle unfold with serious expressions.
However, with Obito absent, he isolated all the Kage and Madara, focusing on his training...
In fact, he is one of the main characters in today's grand show, so naturally, he cannot be spoiled too much beforehand, lest it affect the overall effect.
With Ah Huo's mediation, Madara reluctantly agreed to provoke Obito in a relatively reasonable way to avoid a breakdown in the grandfather-grandson relationship.
"That Ashina Uzumaki is such a tough nut to crack..."
"Actually, Danzo's Wind Release Chakra Mode is quite skilled; cutting through my Tailed Beast Chakra Stage Two wouldn't be a problem, but unfortunately, I ran into this thing..."
"And that Uchiha like Senju Tobirama is the same; his techniques are insidious enough, but the Priority of Sealing Jutsu is still too high. He can even forcibly interrupt the Mutual Explosion Tag!"
Kinkaku sat in his chair and commented as follows.
"Oh? Hiruzen Sarutobi has actually joined the battle, and alone at that!"
As the brain of the Six Kage, Mu received Ah Huo's reminder and White Zetsu's information. He immediately put his hands together and switched the illusion array to Sarutobi Hiruzen Channel.
The moment they switched channels, they saw Lord Hokage's "Sage Art: Meteor Volcano." Kinkaku's face immediately contorted in a grimace, and he almost lost his composure. They had just been chatting...
How much of Ashina Uzumaki's skill did Hiruzen Sarutobi truly inherit from him?
Or rather, to what extent can his system be developed to its full potential...?
Both Hozuki Gengetsu and Muta praised Hiruzen Sarutobi as a groundbreaking ninja.
His system is to eliminate others' systems, and then use rich experience and powerful stats to defeat the opponent. It is a combat framework that has never been seen before in the entire Shinobi World.
"No"
"Are there really that many numbers?" Ginkaku watched Hiruzen Sarutobi havoc on the battlefield, his dozens of meters long halberd whistling as it swung through the air, and subconsciously bent his arm.
They all practice Taijutsu...
Kinkaku and Ginkaku understood the level of Hiruzen Sarutobi's power better than the others.
And they knew what that meant in close combat.
"If Senju Tobirama wanted us to put pressure on him..."
"I can't do it, I'm countered, there's nothing I can do!" Ginkaku and Kinkaku exchanged a glance, then shrugged, indicating they were helpless. When someone who relies on stats is outmatched and suppressed, the lack of a mechanic makes them the most helpless...
This is what hitting the body looks like.
"Your Preta Path can absorb Chakra, right? This one doesn't seem to be an ordinary technique; it's probably Senjutsu Chakra, so it should be able to do that too, right?"
The Second Raikage pondered, realizing he was one of those who had no other choice.
But it's a good thing we can't Hiruzen Sarutobi!
"It's possible, but there are limits to the absorption and speed. Do you think I could withstand his Chakra levels even if it's not Senjutsu? How many times could I possibly absorb all of his techniques?"
Ginkaku chuckled:
"Anyway, if you want me to go, I'll go. The sooner I die, the sooner I'll be reborn. But you bastard, you're not allowed to use the Naraka Path to pull me back. I have no grudge against you!" Kinkaku nodded in deep agreement.
Thanks to the information shared by Hozuki Gengetsu and Mu, they all know that when Hiruzen Sarutobi gets serious, his fists are wrapped in Sealing Jutsu, specifically targeting the Impure World Reincarnation technique.
"I'm going to scare that Obito again today..."
" Senju Tobirama is really something. His disciple is already this strong, and he still wants to maintain the balance of the Shinobi World..."
The Second Raikage remarked with a hint of unease:
"This spirit of never being satisfied is probably the reason why Konoha is getting better and better!"
"Hmm, our First Mizukage of Kirigakure is indeed remarkable..." Hozuki Gengetsu coughed lightly, causing the several dagger shadows to look at him with subtle glances.
How could there be a traitor among them!
"This Five-Tails Jinchuriki's thinking is pretty impressive!"
The Second Raikage's eyes flashed. "No, your seventh disciple Ōnoki, has a good subordinate. He knows how to prioritize and let go of the minor ones. He's gone to prepare Warfare Ninjutsu..." On the split screen of the genjutsu array, the seven Kage could simultaneously see the various perspectives broadcast by White Zetsu.
At this moment, Han's actions were keenly observed by those with an omniscient perspective.
"This was the key to victory for that blocking force..."
"The limitation of the strong lies here. If Hiruzen Sarutobi can break through even this move, then the concept of numbers becoming meaningless from now on..." "It's hard to say about absolute strength, but if he can do it, then he has surpassed any of the current Seven Ninja and reached the level of Senju Hashirama and Uchiha Madara."
He said it without any expression.
Now I'd rather Ōnoki wasn't so competitive...
The Mutori technique is so abstract, yet the Kirigakure mechanism yielded a good result. Where is the justice in that?
"The people of Six Paths are so unfair!"
Wu cursed inwardly, thinking that even a shadow would have to find someone to take the blame and curse them out.
Obviously, a shopkeeper who doesn't exist in the Shinobi World would be a good fit.
"Do you think it's possible to do that?"
Hozuki Gengetsu's Mustache twitched, revealing a worried expression.
" The Warfare Ninjutsu of Iwagakure is the strongest among all the villages. It's no joke that the power of hundreds or thousands of people can be gathered in one place..." "Especially in the Land of Earth, the soil is suitable for the use of Earth Release techniques. Even a hundred people can easily seal Tailed Beast with the ' Earth Release: Sandwich Technique.' Here, the Five-Tails Jinchuriki has actually organized a thousand people!"
"Oh no, will the First Mizukage be alright...?" Hozuki Gengetsu hurriedly shouted at the Uchiha Madara standing across from him.
" Senju Tobirama, watch your temper! That's enough! That's your disciple, the Mizukage of Kirigakure, and the Kage of Konoha!" Although Hozuki Gengetsu knew that Hiruzen Sarutobi's Spirit Release could dismantle ninjutsu, even the Blood Elf technique was no match for him.
But it's the same principle as Ginkaku's Preta Path.
The complexity of the dismantling techniques is one aspect, while the number of people involved and the scale of the operation are another.
Quality and quantity are difficult to achieve simultaneously, and the two should not be confused.
Uchiha Madara ignored Hozuki Gengetsu.
Kai was also inexplicably nervous about Hiruzen Sarutobi.
But the machinery believes this is the real test, and the true pillar that supports the various stages that have been built.
If Obito didn't pull some big stunt, how could he possibly fool Aya?
Moreover, based on experience, a true powerhouse who wants to continuously improve must constantly face various complex and dangerous situations and extract 120% of their talent in actual combat.
Just like the opening and the Hashirama.
The various techniques of opening Susanoo and the Seal-less Healing Hashirama Susanoo are not things one can learn overnight.
They were all developed through repeated battles and exchanges of glances and hearts.
"But Hiruzen is really something..."
"That temper is just like mine!"
Uchiha Madara hadn't expected Hiruzen Sarutobi to break the deadlock in such a " Asura of Shinobi " way, it was exactly the same as when he was young! His main move was a single, violent dagger!