Breakthrough

The protective barrier Fang Xu had set up in advance shook continuously under the impact.

Kurenai looked up at the forest before her, her breathing stopping for a moment.

"This is complete Wood Release."

Nazi was also stunned by this force of life.

She had seen many Psychics, as well as powerful Pokémon.

But the forest before her was not merely an energy illusion created out of thin air.

Every tree possessed real life.

They rooted themselves in the earth, absorbed moisture, and stretched toward the sky.

Tsunade stood in the center of the forest, her hands still held in a hand seal.

Under her will, the trees swiftly stopped growing.

"I did it..."

She lowered her head to look at her hands.

Tears fell without warning.

Ever since she was young, she had heard far too many legends about her grandfather.

Hashirama Senju.

The God of Shinobi.

Konoha's First Hokage.

Everyone spoke of how strong her grandfather had been, yet no one could let her truly touch that power.

She possessed the Senju Bloodline, yet she had never been able to awaken Wood Release.

This had become the deepest regret in her heart.

Now, that power had finally revived within her.

"Grandpa..."

Tsunade raised her head and looked toward the sky obscured by the canopy.

"I did not let the Senju power end with me."

Fang Xu did not speak to interrupt her.

Kurenai walked to Tsunade's side and offered her a handkerchief.

"Lady Tsunade, you have personally inherited the First Hokage's power."

Tsunade accepted the handkerchief and fiercely wiped away her tears.

"Don't call me so formally."

"I just finally figured it out."

She looked at Fang Xu.

"If Grandpa knew his power was still being used by later generations, he probably would not blame me either."

"Making