Just how strong Kabuto Yakushi was in Sage Mode was something that, in the entire Shinobi World, probably only Shinji had some understanding of.
In the original timeline, after learning Senjutsu, Kabuto Yakushi had fought Itachi and Sasuke, the Mangekyo Uchiha brothers, two against one without falling behind.
If Itachi hadn't known Izanami, it would've been hard to say who would have won.
In terms of raw strength, Kabuto Yakushi in Sage Mode had absolutely reached the level of a powerful Kage, putting him among the Shinobi World's top fighters.
Perhaps his talent as a spy was so great that he'd grown used to hiding his edge, preferring to work behind the scenes. As a result, ordinary people found it difficult to recognize how dangerous he was.
That was true of the Iwagakure and Kumogakure shinobi strewn across the battlefield at that very moment. They were all elites. If they'd been prepared for battle, they wouldn't have been able to defeat Kabuto Yakushi, but at least they wouldn't have lost so quickly!
"Earth Release: Earth Style Wall!"
"Earth Release: Stone Pillar Barrage!"
"Earth Release: Earth Flow Swamp!"
Kurotsuchi retreated while rapidly forming hand seals, unleashing one ninjutsu after another.
In an instant, an earthen wall rose before her. At the same time, several sharp stone pillars burst from the ground and thrust forward, while the ground across a wide area in front of her suddenly softened into a muddy swamp.
Kabuto Yakushi charged toward Kurotsuchi. Though he was in the swamp, a smile tugged at his lips, and he didn't slow his steps.
The swamp, which should have swallowed anyone who stepped into it, seemed to have no effect on him. With every step he took, the ground beneath his feet seemed to come alive, hardening on its own to