My kunai, against this dozens-of-meters-tall blue giant of energy before me...
This seemed like a bit of a stretch!
Kakashi smiled wryly to himself.
At the same time, he thought in disbelief:
The legendary powerhouse, Uchiha Madara...
Had returned to the world of the living!!
At this,
"H-How... How is this possible..."
Staring at the dozens-of-meters-tall blue Susanoo that had suddenly appeared before them, Kurenai Yuhi, Mitaraishi Anko, Shikaku Nara, and the other Jonin were stunned.
The streets were already in complete chaos!
All around them, Konoha's villagers were fleeing in panic.
They had all been terrified by the sudden appearance of the dozens-of-meters-tall blue Susanoo - Third Stage, which stood atop the Barbecue Restaurant, and scattered in every direction.
At this:
Thud—thud—
The dozens-of-meters-tall Susanoo took two heavy steps forward.
Then, Chen Yiban, clad in red armor, appeared at that moment within Susanoo's head.
He gazed coldly down at Kakashi, Might Guy, Asuma Sarutobi, and the other Jonin!
"His eyes..."
Shikaku Nara pointed toward Chen Yiban, who stood within the head of the giant Susanoo high above.
"Sharingan?!"
The other Jonin followed Shikaku's gesture and looked up at Chen Yiban.
They immediately saw a pair of eyes glowing crimson!
"Mangekyō Sharingan..."
"And that Mangekyō pattern..."
"He really is that legendary figure!!"
Kakashi Hatake stared at Chen Yiban's eyes within Susanoo's head, his brow furrowed. Then, weighed down with worry, he spoke.
Meanwhile:
"What happened?"
Tsunade Senju had just been working on paperwork in the Hokage Building.
Suddenly, she heard a rumbling like an explosion, accompanied by a tremor like a small earthquake. Puzzled, she stood up and looked out the window.
The next second:
"W-What...?!"
Tsunade Hime stared out the window, her face filled with shock.
"Th-That's..."
"Is that Susanoo... the one Grandpa and Second Grandpa told me about?!"
"Why, why did it suddenly appear in the village?"
Tsunade Hime spoke in disbelief.
Just then:
Swish, swish, swish—
Several Anbu Ninja used the Body Flicker Technique to arrive inside the Hokage Building.
"Lord Hokage, an enemy has invaded Konoha!"
The Anbu Ninja dropped to one knee and reported to Tsunade Hime, who sat behind her desk.
But Tsunade could already see what was happening outside!
"Who exactly is the enemy?"
She turned toward the Anbu Ninja and asked sharply.
At this:
"We don't know their identity yet. They're wearing what appears to be ancient armor from the Warring States Period."
"Armor from the Warring States Period?" Tsunade Hime said, taken aback.
Then she glanced outside again.
The next moment:
"Wait, is that..."
"A blue Susanoo with two faces and four arms. Th-This is the one who fought Grandpa at the Valley of the End—the legendary..."
"Th-That's impossible!!"
Bang—
Tsunade Hime suddenly flew into a rage for no apparent reason and smashed the desk beside her with a punch.
She had thought of a possibility she could hardly believe!
But Tsunade didn't want to admit it was true!
"It must just be a coincidence!"
Tsunade Hime told herself.
But then:
"Hashirama!!"
Chen Yiban's roar was deafening, brimming with murderous intent.
At the same time,
The gigantic blue Susanoo, standing on two legs, suddenly clenched one of its enormous hands. A Chakra Blade instantly formed in its grip, and it swung with all its might:
Boom—!!!
The terrifying blade flash instantly cleaved the First Hokage Rock, carved into the distant cliff, in two.
The carved likenesses of the Second and Third Hokage beside it shattered as well!
What power...
Tsunade Hime and the Anbu Ninja, who had already left the Hokage Building, couldn't help clicking their tongues in astonishment.
The power of that one slash was every bit as great as an S-rank Ninjutsu!!
"He's calling out Grandpa's name. Who exactly is he...?"
At that moment, Tsunade Senju couldn't help feeling astonished.
Just then:
"What terrifying destructive power!!"
Might Guy, standing not far from the giant blue Susanoo, exclaimed with a grave expression.
"The First's statue, and the other Hokage statues..." Kurenai Yuhi stared in astonishment at the Kage Rock statues cleaved apart on the distant cliff.
"Anko, report the situation here to the Fifth Hokage, Lady Tsunade, right away. Tell her that an enemy who may be the legendary ninja 'Uchiha Madara' has appeared in the village!!"
"We'll hold them off here for now!"
Kakashi Hatake glanced at Kurenai Yuhi and Mitaraishi Anko.
Then:
"Shikaku, Inoichi, Kurenai, evacuate the villagers nearby and keep them safe."
"Guy, Asuma, Choza—we have to stop that monster in front of us!"
Kakashi continued issuing quick orders to the other Jonin around him.
Immediately after:
"Earth Release...!!"
He swiftly formed Hand Seals, then pressed both hands against the ground.
Rumble—
A massive earthen wall surged up from the ground and crashed toward the giant blue Susanoo!
"Yo! I don't care who's standing in front of me. Let your youth shine!!"
"Eight Inner Gates—Sixth Gate. Open!!"
Might Guy had already opened the Sixth Gate of the Eight Inner Gates.
"I just wanted to enjoy a nice barbecue. How did things suddenly get so serious?"
Mitaraishi Anko grumbled, but in the next moment, she used the Body Flicker Technique and quickly dashed toward the Hokage Building.
Nearby, Kurenai Yuhi, Shikaku Nara, Inoichi Yamanaka, and the other Jonin immediately scattered as well.
They began launching Ninjutsu at the giant blue Susanoo, or else rushed to protect and evacuate the villagers scattered throughout the area.
At this:
Seeing the giant earthen wall crashing toward him first...
"Hah!"
Within the head of the enormous Susanoo - Third Stage, Chen Yiban stared through his Mangekyō Sharingan and let out a cold, disdainful laugh.
Then,
Swish, swish, swish—
Three more enormous Chakra Blades formed in Susanoo's other three hands.
In an instant, it had four arms wielding four gigantic Chakra Blades!
Right after:
Whoosh—
Boom—!!!
All four blades swung out at once.
The massive earthen wall crashing toward him was immediately cleaved into pieces!
Kakashi's attack had failed!
"So strong!" Kakashi couldn't help exclaiming.
"Fire Style - Fire Dragon Bullet!!" Just then, Asuma Sarutobi unleashed Fire Release Ninjutsu.
Seeing this:
"Don't make a fool of yourself in front of an expert!"
Chen Yiban, his crimson Mangekyō Sharingan fixed in the giant blue Susanoo, looked even more disdainful.
Immediately after:
Whoosh—!!
With another simple slash, he cleaved through the surging Fire Dragon Flame Bullet.
Elsewhere,
On a street some distance away:
"What is that...?"
Twelve-year-old Sasuke Uchiha stood in the street, staring in shock at the dozens-of-meters-tall blue Susanoo in the distance.
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