"Wood Human Clone."
Very quickly, Hashirama Senju created eight Wood Human Clones. One remained where he was, while the others charged straight onto the battlefield.
Then, yawning, he turned and headed back toward the camp.
After all, they did not have many people on their side. By sending out Wood Human Clones, he could quickly kill enemies and hold back Kumogakure's stronger fighters.
That would reduce Konoha's casualties. It was the simplest and most effective method.
"You? You actually dare look down on me? You think you can brush me off with a single clone?"
"You bastard, just wait! Die!"
When the First Raikage saw Hashirama Senju simply yawn and leave, leaving behind just one clone to fight him, he felt utterly insulted—blatantly insulted. How could he possibly endure that?
"Die."
The First Raikage flew into a rage, his speed increasing once more. He instantly appeared before Hashirama Senju's Wood Human Clone and slashed down fiercely.
"Is that all you've got?"
"You're nowhere near as good as Fujima. How boring."
Clang.
Hashirama Senju shook his head, then drew a katana and effortlessly blocked the First Raikage's attack.
"What? So fast?"
The First Raikage was somewhat shocked. He had thought he could easily deal with Hashirama Senju's clone, yet its movements were this fast?
It completely overturned his understanding of the world, but his hands did not stop. Attacking had become his instinct; the muscle memory was ingrained in his hands.
"Your swordsmanship isn't bad."
"I'll play with you for a while, then!"
Seeing the First Raikage's sharp swordsmanship, Hashirama Senju's lips curled slightly. The two immediately began a fierce swordfight.
Meanwhile, the other Konoha ninja began clashing with Kumogakure's powerful fighters. With the First Raikage and Niugao held back by Wood Human Clones—
—and the other Raikage guards, along with