Hokage Arrives!

Minato Namikaze took a half-step back as he saw this, standing behind Hashirama Senju and Sarutobi Hiruzen. A sharp glint flashed in his gentle eyes, and his fingertips quietly rubbed the Flying Thunder God Kunai in his palm--

No one noticed that the moment he arrived on the battlefield, he had already used the teleportation advantage of the Flying Thunder God Technique to quietly place four kunai inscribed with runes in hidden corners around the Ten-Tails, forming an invisible encirclement that would tighten completely when the time was right.

Hashirama Senju stepped forward, his long green hair rustling in the fierce wind. The Wood Release chakra around him grew more potent, its vibrant aura a stark contrast to the Ten-Tails' destructive presence.

He turned to look at his three companions beside him, his gaze firm and powerful. His voice cut through the din of the battlefield, reaching the ears of every Hokage and calming the Allied Forces behind them. "Hokages! It's time! Stop the Ten-Tails and protect the ninja world!"

"Understood!" Three voices rang out simultaneously, perfectly in sync.

Before the words faded, brilliant golden chakra erupted from Minato Namikaze. Faint purple Sage Art markings were mixed within the chakra. A phantom image of the Nine-Tails slowly appeared behind him, Sage Mode markings crept onto his cheeks, and golden fur covered his body. His form instantly transformed into a shining golden figure--the ultimate fusion of Nine-Tails Mode and Sage Mode, Kurama Mode!

The golden chakra was as dazzling as the sun, dispelling the dark gloom brought by the Ten-Tails. Minato's speed instantly reached its peak. A flash of blue light appeared beneath his feet, and his figure became a golden afterimage.

The next second, the four Hokage simultaneously appeared around the Ten-Tails, each occupying a cardinal direction. They stood tall like four mountains, clasping their hands together, palms facing each other. Chakra rapidly condensed at their fingertips. Four distinct yet equally powerful chakra auras intertwined, forming a force capable of shaking the heavens and the earth.

"Begin!" Hashirama Senju commanded, his voice resounding and filled with unwavering determination.

"Ninjutsu! Four Red Yang Formation!"

The four Hokage roared in unison, their voices echoing through the heavens and earth. Following the roar, four towering crimson barriers rapidly rose from the ground. Flames blazed upon the barriers, inscribed with ancient sealing runes that pulsed with a dazzling red light. They were like four indestructible crimson city walls, instantly and firmly enveloping the Ten-Tails' massive body.

The moment the barriers rose, the Ten-Tails let out an enraged roar, wildly swinging its tails against the barriers. However, the crimson barriers remained unmoved. The flames and runes erupted with even brighter light, forcefully repelling the Ten-Tails' attacks.

Just then, Hashirama Senju's eyes sharpened. The chakra around him became even more violent. Faint green Sage Art markings appeared on his forehead and cheeks, his pupils transforming into vertical slits. He was surrounded by dense Sage Art chakra, and a boundless power originating from nature spread out--he had also entered Sage Mode!

"Sage Art! Gate of the Great God!"

Hashirama Senju's roar fell. The sky suddenly darkened, and countless stone gates shaped like peculiar birdhouses roared down from the clouds. Complex sealing patterns were carved onto the stone gates, carrying the might to suppress all things. They descended like heavenly punishment, accurately smashing towards the Ten-Tails' ten tentacles.

With the fall of each stone gate, a deafening roar echoed. The stone gates pressed down firmly on the Ten-Tails' tentacles, pinning them to the ground. Black blood gushed from the gaps between the tentacles and the stone gates. The Ten-Tails' roars became increasingly pained, but no matter how it struggled, it could not break free from the gates' suppression.

"Seal!" Hashirama Senju roared again, his voice filled with the determination to win.

The four Hokage simultaneously increased their chakra output. The crimson barriers of the Four Red Yang Formation contracted again, the flames growing more intense. The sealing runes of the Gate of the Great God shone brightly. The Ten-Tails' body was firmly bound between the barriers and the stone gates. Its rampant chakra was continuously sealed and suppressed. Its massive body gradually lost the strength to struggle, and its roars grew weaker.

The Allied Force ninja behind them watched this shocking scene, tears streaming down their faces. The long-suppressed cheers erupted once more.

Sakura Haruno, supporting the injured, showed a relieved smile on her face.

Shikamaru adjusted his glasses with a sigh of relief, his eyes filled with admiration.

Naruto Uzumaki clenched his fists, golden chakra flickering around him. Looking at the figures of the four Hokage, his heart was filled with respect and strength--with such seniors protecting them, they were sure to win!

Not far away, Madara Uchiha looked at the sealed Ten-Tails, then at the four Hokage working together in perfect sync. A complex emotion flickered in his scarlet Sharingan.

There was both displeasure at Hashirama's focused sealing and apprehension towards this combined power. He snorted, crossing his arms, but did not step forward to interfere--in his opinion, only Hashirama was worthy of being his opponent. The Ten-Tails' fate was temporarily irrelevant to him.

The crimson barriers of the Four Red Yang Formation trembled violently. The stone gates of the Gate of the Great God groaned under the impact of the rampaging power, and the Ten-Tails' pitch-black chakra seeped out from the gaps.

The suppressed Ten-Tails completely descended into madness. Its massive body writhed frantically, its ten tentacles smashing against the stone gates and barriers with all their might. Each impact sent deafening roars through the heavens and earth. The ground cracked with crisscrossing ravines, and dust billowed like black waves across the battlefield.

The flames on the crimson barriers gradually dimmed, and the runes flickered unstably, clearly unable to withstand this destructive impact any longer. Veins bulged on Hashirama Senju's forehead as he poured chakra from Sage Mode into the technique, yet he still struggled to completely suppress the Ten-Tails' rampage.

"Damn it! This guy's power is more ferocious than we anticipated!" Tobirama Senju roared, his Water Release chakra surging as he continuously reinforced the barriers of the Four Red Yang Formation. His stern face was filled with solemnity.

At this critical juncture, a faint purple chakra afterimage streaked down from the sky like lightning, instantly landing in front of the Allied Forces. His black cloak billowed, and his silver-white hair danced in the fierce wind--Sasuke Uchiha had finally arrived on the battlefield.

Naruto Uzumaki immediately recognized the familiar figure. The tension on his face instantly melted into a smile, golden chakra flickering slightly around him. He raised a hand and waved at Sasuke, his tone carrying a hint of teasing and relief, "You're too late, Sasu-gay!"

Sasuke did not respond immediately. He merely scanned the battlefield situation and, upon seeing the sealed Ten-Tails and the figures of the four Hokage, a look of understanding flashed in his eyes.

Sakura Haruno quickly stepped forward and briefly explained the previous battle to Sasuke. Naruto also used the interval to adjust his state, his Nine-Tails chakra completely fused with his own, his aura becoming full and ferocious once more.