"Sage Art: Wood Release: True Several Thousand Hands"!

Unlike before, Hashirama in Sage Mode is significantly more difficult to deal with.

His physical strength is impressive, his reaction speed is much faster, and the toughness of his Wood Release technique is significantly higher than before, making it difficult to destroy.

While frequent use of Jujutsu may not consume much energy, it does consume a significant amount of physical strength.

If he hadn't been consistently exercising every day, he probably wouldn't have had the strength to keep going by now.

But seeing the giant wooden figure rise from the ground again, Eiji was speechless.

The mechanics of the Impure World Reincarnation are somewhat too unsolvable.

Continuing like this is a waste of effort. Even if the wooden doll is shattered again, Hashirama can use Wood Release to summon a new one at any time, and the damaged body of Hashirama will automatically repair itself.

If you can't come up with effective solutions, then no matter how long you persist, it will be in vain.

So, do I really possess a "key" that can break the current deadlock?

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Upon witnessing the reappearance of the giant wooden figure, many of the Ninja in the Forest of Trees showed expressions of despair, while others began to cheer for Eiji.

"There's no hope... If we really lose, we'll be crushed along with them."

"What should we do? Is there any chance we can survive?"

"Come on, you absolutely can't lose!"

"... Was there no other way? But I didn't expect him to hold on for this long."

Ōnoki's tone was bitter; he had fully grasped the troublesome nature of the Impure World Reincarnation technique.

Even if one's Dust Release can temporarily destroy the body, it can only break it down to the molecular level, not truly erase it, and cannot stop it from continuously repairing the body.

If Ryuuzaki Eiji were to be defeated and killed, a catastrophe would befall all the major Shinobi Village.

At that time, the Shinobi World will likely be truly shrouded in Danzo's shadow.

"So it still didn't work out." Chiyo's face showed worry, then she became relieved. "But being able to do this much is already enough to prove his strength. To be able to contend with the God of Shinobi at such a young age, if it weren't for the Impure World Reincarnation body, perhaps this kid would have won."

Pakura gazed at the distant battlefield, then at Ryuuzaki Eiji, who, though his breathing was unsteady, had managed to stand up with difficulty.

She murmured, "... Will you lose here?"

"Eiji! Cheer up! Don't you still have that trick up your sleeve!?"

Tsunade stepped forward, gritting her teeth as she shouted at Eiji. She didn't know how to help Eiji, so all she could do was encourage him.

Danzo scoffed at the sight.

"It's pointless. A body Impure World Reincarnation cannot be defeated. No matter how hard you struggle, you're only delaying your inevitable defeat!"

Seeing that Ryuuzaki Eiji was somewhat dejected, Hashirama and Tobirama exchanged a glance, worried that he would lose his fighting spirit, and then spoke up one after the other.

"Young man, never give up hope. Kind child, I know it's too much to place such a heavy responsibility on your shoulders, but if you fall here, perhaps no one will be able to stop it all!"

"Eiji, Ryuuzaki Eiji! Cheer up! I can tell you're not one to give up easily, and you don't seem completely hopeless yet, which means you still have a chance to win. Try your best to find the answer!"

Hashirama and Tobirama's words calmed Eiji down.

The body, which had been burning hot, now seemed to have cooled down and become as still as a deep well.

That's right, he had been too hasty before. With his Limitless, he had no need to fear any attack. Now, his priority was to find out who that figure in his mind was.

Eiji let out a breath, and his usual relaxed expression returned to his face.

"Really, these two seniors really know how to give me a tough time."

Yes, he still has his last trump card, "Zi," which he hasn't used yet.

Although both are destructive Ninjutsu, and one cannot expect to completely destroy it, he will never be satisfied if he doesn't use them.

Eiji looked up at the two people on the wooden figure, took a deep breath, and prepared to recite the incantation.

However--

At this moment, Hashirama's body began to tremble violently, and his expression turned to extreme astonishment.

"This is bad!? This is really troublesome!"

"Brother, what are you doing!?" Tobirama looked at Hashirama, his expression filled with surprise and uncertainty.

"Young man, no matter what happens next, you must persevere and not give up!!!"

Hashirama shouted anxiously at Eiji, then clapped his hands uncontrollably, his aura suddenly surging!

Sage Art: Wood Release: Sage Art: Wood Release: True Several Thousand Hands

Just as Eiji was about to begin reciting, he felt the ground tremble again, and this time it was unlike any other, its intensity was simply indescribable!

"This is...?"

Eiji noticed that the ground beneath his feet was beginning to crumble and disintegrate, and the once towering cliffs were also beginning to crack inch by inch!

Seeing this, Eiji had no choice but to jump down the cliff. After landing, he looked up and saw that several huge cracks had begun to appear on the cliff.

After that, the cliff completely collapsed, and a large amount of sand and soil poured down like a torrential rain. An extremely huge body broke through the cliff and revealed its form, and the body continued to rise and become larger and larger!

Eiji stood still, his gaze following the enormous object as it began to move upwards.

Amidst the billowing smoke and dust, layers upon layers of wooden hands were the first to be revealed, their number so great that it was impossible to estimate with the naked eye!

Immediately following were the wooden figures standing on Hashirama and Tobirama bursting out of the smoke, but beneath them supported an even larger wooden colossus!

The colossal statue sits with its hands clasped in prayer and its legs crossed, embodying the posture of Buddha. The countless arms and hands behind it make its figure appear exceptionally tall!

Anyone standing before this colossal creature would appear as insignificant as an ant; simply standing before it evokes an indescribable sense of oppression.

Looking at the towering Buddha statue, Eiji couldn't help but smirk.

"... Are you serious?"

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"What, what is this?!"

"I must be dreaming, this must be a dream, right? How could I have such a strange dream!?"

"Damn it, how am I supposed to fight like this?"

"It feels like we've already covered a kilometer... How can someone possess such terrifying Ninjutsu?"

Many people looked terrified; in the face of such power, they felt like ants.

"Damn it..."

"There's no way they can win."

Many people's Ninja Blade and Kunai began to slip from their hands and fall to the ground. Faced with this terrifying scene, ordinary Ninja could not muster any fighting spirit at all.

At this moment, many people had already collapsed to the ground, staring blankly at the terrifying figure before them.

Ōnoki looked at the demoralized Ninja, gritted his teeth, and stared at the giant Buddha statue. "A giant Buddha who single-handedly ended the Warring States Period... I never imagined I'd see it here..."