Whoosh, whoosh, whoosh!
In the next instant, several figures appeared in the canyon.
"Sasuke Sarutobi, Hyuga Ten, Yamanaka Taichi, Shimura Yuko..." Hashirama Senju leaped down from the wooden giant's head with the tailed beasts, landed before the group, and called out their names one by one.
These men were all heads of leading clans in the Land of Fire, and none of their fighting abilities could be underestimated.
Sasuke Sarutobi in particular had mastered all five chakra natures and possessed an extraordinary talent for ninjutsu. His strength rivaled Tobirama's, if not surpassed it.
They had also brought elites with them, every one a ninja of some renown.
When they noticed the three miniature tailed beasts at Hashirama's feet, their eyes lit up.
Sasuke Sarutobi smiled. "Hashirama Senju, I never expected you to take down so many tailed beasts here all by yourself. Shouldn't everyone present get a share?"
Hashirama Senju frowned. Even with his good temper, Sasuke Sarutobi's words drew an incredulous laugh from him. "Everyone gets a share? Sasuke Sarutobi, do you think I'm that easy to push around?" he asked coldly.
The enormous wooden giant behind him stamped its foot, making the entire canyon tremble.
The others' expressions shifted slightly, wariness showing on their faces.
Shimura Yuko hurried forward to smooth things over. "We aren't trying to steal the fruits of your victory. Aren't there still two tailed beasts left? Why not help us seal them and leave those two to us?"
"That's a fine suggestion, actually. Hashirama Senju, you just defeated three tailed beasts. You can't still be at full strength, can you? But your Wood Release could help us suppress those two. In return, we could pay your Senju Clan a generous fee!" Hyuga Ten added.
Although they were all clan heads with considerable strength, and