Everyone's pupils contracted as they stared fixedly at the figure hovering in the air, utterly stunned.
No one had imagined that the one using Wood Release would be Namikaze Sui!
As everyone knew, the only person in Konoha's history capable of Wood Release was Hashirama Senju. Even the descendants of the Senju Clan struggled to wield this powerful kekkei genkai.
Yet now, Wood Release had appeared in the hands of an outsider.
"It was him?!"
"How is that possible!"
"No one in the Senju Clan has inherited Wood Release for so many years, yet an outsider actually managed to use it."
Wood Release inspired shock, but also awe.
To the people of Konoha, Wood Release was practically an emblematic bloodline ability, one with immense power capable of suppressing anything.
It could be said that the moment River used Wood Release, the outcome of this war had already been decided.
"It's over. No matter how strong the Third Hokage is, he can't stand against Wood Release."
"Who could have imagined that the Uchiha Clan would join forces with the Namikaze Clan and win this battle?"
"Konoha is about to change!"
The gates of many prominent clans had opened. Their leaders looked toward the battlefield with complicated expressions and sighed softly.
Before this happened, no one had thought the Uchiha Clan had any hope of winning. Yet the outcome had undoubtedly shocked many people.
River hovered in the air, but he had no time to pay attention to anyone else. His eyes turned toward the distance.
"Retreat!"
"Withdraw from Konoha!"
With blood staining the corner of his mouth, the Third Hokage held the Adamantine Staff and repeatedly barked orders.
Several figures stayed close beside him.
"Lord Hokage, you're wounded!"
"Namikaze Sui was using Wood Release?!"
The ninja following beside him looked shocked,