Two days, neither long nor short, passed in the blink of an eye.
Valley of the End
This is the site of the final battle between Uchiha and Senju Hashirama. Two statues stand there, forming Seal of Confrontation, while a waterfall separates the two.
Senju Hashirama the first to arrive here. Looking at the scenery, he was somewhat stunned. This was a place of sorrow for him, but he never expected that revisiting it now would bring him such a different feeling.
"Oh, Hashira, you're here early." Madara followed closely behind, a look of reminiscence in his eyes. The Valley of the End, how memorable it was.
"Madara..." Senju Hashirama murmured, somewhat lost in thought. Last time, he and Uchiha fought to the death here!
On the day he challenged Uchiha Kō to a duel, he went back and thought about it for two days. Admittedly, Uchiha Kō killed people and stole Tailed Beasts for the sake of Konoha's strength, and his starting point was good.
However, this contradicts his ideals. He wants the Ninja World to be one family, not this kind of conquest that uses force to suppress everything.
We must understand that human strength has its limits; only when people truly understand each other can we escape war and oppression.
With that in mind, he would use the very force he despised most today to wake up Uchiha Kō! To make him understand that power is not everything, and that excessive pursuit of power will only lead him astray.
Uchiha did not respond to Senju Hashirama, but simply nodded. He had been racking his brains over this stubborn Senju Hashirama for the past two days. Admittedly, he could understand some of Hashirama's actions, but he also knew Hashirama's personality. Once he made up his mind, no one could persuade him!
Then Senju Tobirama Uchiha Izuna arrived together. Today, the two did not bicker, but instead had solemn expressions on their faces.
The two men, one being Senju Hashirama's own brother and the other his mortal enemy's brother, knew all too well his strength.
Therefore, their eyes revealed worry, fearing that Uchiha Kō would be injured in the upcoming decisive battle.
The next second, Uchiha Kō and Tsunade slowly appeared, walking over chatting and laughing, showing no signs of the tension of an impending duel.
Uchiha Kō chatted and laughed, telling humorous jokes in an attempt to distract Tsunade. Although Tsunade covered her mouth and chuckled, there was a hint of sorrow in her eyes.
As Senju Hashirama the Senju and Uchiha clans was something he had always dreamed of. However, sticking to his own inner convictions was equally important.
"Owl, you've arrived. Are you sure you want to duel me? I won't hold back." Senju Hashirama crossed his arms, a glint in his eyes.
Upon hearing this, Uchiha Kō stopped in his tracks, raised his eyes, and glanced calmly at Senju Hashirama. He took a deep breath and said, "Words are useless. Let's fight."
After speaking, Uchiha Kō gave Tsunade a look. Tsunade first pouted, then looked reluctant and then worried, turning back to look at Uchiha Kō every three steps. After reaching a safe position, Uchiha Kō breathed a sigh of relief and then looked at Senju Hashirama.
Looking at this God of Shinobi was famous throughout the Ninja World during the Warring States Period, we will know just how strong he is after this battle.
No matter what, he couldn't lose. Uchiha Kō was full of fighting spirit, mobilizing the Natural Chakra within his body. Facing Senju Hashirama, he dared not underestimate his opponent.
"Natural Chakra, huh? Interesting." Senju Hashirama's perception was incredibly sharp; he discerned the quality of Uchiha Kō's Chakra the moment he sensed the flow of Natural Chakra within him.
Then, Senju Hashirama clapped his hands together and shouted, "Wood Release: Advent of a World of Trees!" As soon as he finished speaking, huge vines burst out from underwater, altering the terrain.
Senju Hashirama leaped onto the tree he had created with his Wood Release, looking down at Uchiha Kō from above. Uchiha Kō made the same move, summoning Wood Release: Advent of a World of Trees.
The two forests intertwined, indistinguishable to outsiders, but only the two of them understood the subtle nuances within.
Senju Hashirama gasped, never expecting that his signature move would be perfectly executed by Uchiha Kō, with almost identical internal details.
Uchiha Kō leaped up and landed on a tree he controlled, Senju Hashirama's gaze.
The two remained motionless, observing each other's weaknesses, while the others stood outside the attack range, watching the two probe each other in silence.
The two moved simultaneously in the next second! They transformed into black shadows and clashed. Apart from Uchiha and Uzumaki Mito, no one else present, including Tsunade, the Six-Tails Jinchuriki, could see their movements clearly.
Uchiha Kō, holding a Kunai, turned and thrust it forward, Senju Hashirama raised his right hand, blocking the Kunai and sending Uchiha Kō flying.
The first move seemed evenly matched, but in reality, Uchiha Kō was at a disadvantage.
Uchiha Kō, who was thrown back, smirked, "Thunder God Technique!" That's right, Uchiha Kō had already imprinted the Flying Thunder God mark on Senju Hashirama Kunai!
Seeing this, the Second Hokage Tobirama Senju his eye. "This kid is like me." He grinned from ear to ear. Uchiha Kō had really made him proud; he had marked the target in just a moment and was even able to use it!
Uchiha Izuna rolled her eyes at him. "What do you mean, 'this kid is like you'? What have you contributed? Besides the Flying Thunder God Technique, what else have you done? What are you anyway?"
However, this was not the time for bickering. Uchiha Izuna rolled her eyes at Senju Tobirama and then continued to stare at the two fighting!
Senju Hashirama was taken aback, but he reacted quickly, using a Substitution Technique to dodge the attack. Uchiha Kō's Kunai pierced through the wooden stake.
Then, Uchiha Kō withdrew and retreated. If Senju Hashirama Kunai, that would be truly bizarre.
Senju Hashirama reappeared, a smirk playing on his lips. "Tobirama's forbidden technique, huh? Interesting, but that's about it."
Uchiha Kō waved his right hand, drawing Iron Sand from the ground. It then transformed into a spear and stabbed towards Senju Hashirama. Senju Hashirama, "Oh~ Pretty impressive!"
Then, with a clap of his hands, Wood Release: Wood Locking Wall! Layers of trees rose from the ground, forming a semicircle that blocked Senju Hashirama.
With a whoosh, the spear embedded itself in the Wood Locking Wall, unable to advance any further.
Uchiha Kō was furious. Why could Senju Hashirama praise him so highly, then clap his hands and neutralize the enemy's attack?
Senju Hashirama breathed a sigh of relief. "That scared me to death! I thought I was going to be pierced through. Looks like I was lucky!"
Uchiha gritted his teeth. Although he knew Senju Hashirama hadn't done it on purpose, as an observer, he couldn't help but feel a bit annoyed by his behavior, recalling past events.