"Learn Senjutsu?"
Hashirama Senju paused.
Then a brilliant smile spread across his rugged, bold-featured face, and he burst into hearty laughter:
"Hahaha—so that's what you wanted!"
He stepped forward and gave Guy a heavy pat on the shoulder.
Though his large hand was made of reincarnated fragments, the gesture carried a reassuring sense of strength.
He looked Guy up and down, sensing the rich, pure yang release chakra within him, and nodded in satisfaction:
"Excellent! Your body is strong enough! You can learn Senjutsu!"
At those words, Guy's eyes instantly lit up.
Hashirama was actually this easy to talk to?!
But on second thought, it made perfect sense.
That was just Hashirama's personality. He truly treated the younger generation well.
And he was clearly very interested in Guy, this "Senju descendant," and thought highly of him.
As they talked, the sounds of fierce combat kept coming from deep within the area shrouded by the Bringer-of-Darkness Technique.
The roar of Water Release.
Orochimaru's distinctive hissing and furious snarls.
And the whistling of something being sliced and torn apart at high speed.
The sounds mingled, echoing through the darkness.
"Water Release: Water Shock Wave!"
"Hiss—! Damn it! This blasted darkness!"
It was Orochimaru's voice, filled with unmistakable irritation and a hint of desperation.
Guy and Hashirama both glanced toward the darkness.
Hashirama waved a hand dismissively and said casually, "Don't worry about him. He's no match for Tobirama."
Guy raised an eyebrow.
Really?
He knew perfectly well that Orochimaru wasn't that easy to handle.
But he couldn't worry about that now.
While Hashirama was still here, he had to seize the opportunity to learn Senjutsu!
After all, this Impure World Reincarnation body might suddenly be dispelled at any moment.
Guy took a deep breath, suppressed his excitement, and looked at Hashirama with