Uchiha Madara vs. First Hokage

The First Hokage had not expected that, when faced with this problem, he too would lose his temper. But if he were asked to let it go, he had to admit that Senju Tobirama's death had left him deeply saddened, furious, and unable to find peace.

He looked at Uchiha Izuna of this world, his eyes bloodshot. "Wood Release: Wood Dragon Technique!" A wooden dragon appeared, roaring as it charged toward Uchiha Izuna.

The First Hokage poured an enormous amount of chakra into the wooden dragon. As a result, this Wood Dragon Technique was thicker and more violent than any he had ever used before.

He had only one goal: kill Uchiha Izuna. Yet something unexpected happened again. The God of Shinobi snorted coldly, summoned Susanoo, and slashed out with a single blade, severing the First Hokage's Wood Dragon Technique.

The sound of splintering wood rang across the battlefield as chips flew everywhere. The First Hokage stared at the God of Shinobi in disbelief. Why? This Uchiha Izuna was not the Izuna from his world! He had killed Tobirama—was he, as Tobirama's brother, not even allowed to avenge him?

"Madara, if you insist on stopping me, then I'll..." Senju Hashirama wanted to say something, but then he remembered that the one stopping him was Madara! For some inexplicable reason, his heart softened.

"Hm? You'll what, fight me? Senju Hashirama, who do you think you are? Your hypocrisy was laid bare at that very moment." The God of Shinobi sneered, spat to the side, took the Uchiha Gunbai from his ninja tool scroll, and raised it to point at the First Hokage.

The First Hokage froze for a moment, then lowered his head. Yet a shadowy look flickered in his eyes. He merely tilted his head slightly to glance at Uchiha