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17.17% Konoha New Era : Third Hokage Ascends / Chapter 27: The End of the Conflict

Chapitre 27: The End of the Conflict

(Edited)

Due to the distance between the battlefield where Hashirama and Madara clashed and Konoha, Masaki couldn't sense any major movements from the village. Only the faint bursts of chakra light in the far distance indicated the immense power at play between the two. If the battle had been closer, Konoha would likely have been reduced to rubble.

The overwhelming force of their battle even altered the landscape, leaving behind a deep canyon. This battleground would later be named the Valley of the End.

If he hadn't witnessed it with his own eyes, Masaki wouldn't have believed that there were individuals in this world capable of changing the terrain itself. Since the ancient battle between Kaguya and the Sage of Six Paths' brothers, only the battles between Asura and Indra could have had such an impact. Coincidentally, Hashirama and Madara represented the "Asura" and "Indra" of this era.

At this point, most of the high-level shinobi had already gone to the battlefield, though they dared not approach too closely, instead patrolling its outskirts. Meanwhile, Fumori Masaki and the younger shinobi remained in the village, ready to evacuate the villagers, especially the children, should they see the signal of defeat. They were to run as far as possible if that happened.

Everyone's faces were filled with anxiety and fear. They had thought peace had finally arrived, but now they were facing an unprecedented crisis. The young shinobi, raised in Konoha, struggled to maintain calm, but thanks to their training, they managed to keep their emotions in check.

Rimi nervously held Masaki's hand, her eyes fixed on the flashes and sounds from the distant battle, praying that Hashirama would emerge victorious.

Masaki took slow, deep breaths, sensing the flow of natural energy. He noticed that no significant amount of energy was being drawn in, which meant that Hashirama hadn't yet activated Sage Mode. It was clear that the battle between him and Madara, aided by the Nine-Tails, was still in full swing. Both combatants possessed enormous reserves of chakra, making it likely that the fight would drag on.

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On the Battlefield

Hashirama had anticipated the power of the Nine-Tails, but its strength was even greater than expected. Every attack required his full attention, while Madara remained poised, waiting for his moment. To avoid being caught off guard, Hashirama quickly summoned a Wood Dragon to restrain the Nine-Tails. The Wood Dragon could absorb chakra, providing a temporary hold on the beast.

Despite losing the Nine-Tails' assistance for the moment, Madara's fighting spirit remained undiminished. His movements were precise, his attacks relentless. As Hashirama focused on Madara, the Wood Dragon's grip on the Nine-Tails weakened. The beast was gradually breaking free.

How long has this battle lasted? Hashirama thought. This was, without a doubt, the most dangerous fight of his life. He had to give it his all, and for the first time, he doubted his own strength. Even during their battles before the village was founded, Madara hadn't pushed him this far.

His attention remained fixed on Madara and the Nine-Tails. He had lost track of time, only realizing how long the battle had gone on when he began to feel his chakra reserves dwindling.

Now, Madara had unleashed his newest move, combining his Susanoo with the Nine-Tails. Its power surpassed anything Hashirama had ever faced. His Wood Golem could no longer withstand the onslaught.

"Madara, are you really going to destroy our dream?" Hashirama asked, his voice hoarse from the prolonged battle. He stared at the blue chakra enveloping Madara.

Madara paused, his eyes meeting Hashirama's. "I told you, Hashirama, to achieve true peace, you are an obstacle."

Hashirama felt a sharp pain in his heart, making it difficult to breathe. He had hesitated to face Madara fully, hoping to save their bond, but it seemed Madara had chosen to sever it completely.

Realizing there was no turning back, Hashirama prepared to use all his strength. He clasped his hands together, blocking Madara's attack temporarily with his Wood Golem, and quickly absorbed natural energy. The markings of Sage Mode appeared on his face, signaling that Hashirama had entered his full power.

"This... what is this?" Madara muttered, shocked. His Eternal Mangekyō Sharingan could see the overwhelming chakra surging within Hashirama.

"Come, Madara!" Hashirama shouted, ready for the final confrontation.

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Back in Konoha, Masaki Fumori's eyes widened. He could feel the surge of natural energy. Hashirama had finally activated Sage Mode, signaling that the battle was nearing its conclusion.

"What... what's happening, Masaki?" Rimi asked. She realized how hoarse her own voice sounded as she spoke.

The battle between Madara and Hashirama would determine Konoha's survival. The fight had stretched on for what felt like an eternity. Fear of the unknown future gripped everyone, and they waited nervously for the outcome, having forgotten to rest or conserve their strength.

"The battle is about to end," Masaki whispered.

Rimi was surprised. How could Masaki know? From her perspective, the distant flashes and sounds seemed to intensify, not diminish. How could he be so sure?

Masaki remained focused on the distant battle. He could sense natural energy but had no way of perceiving chakra directly. He couldn't tell who would win. Although history suggested that Hashirama would emerge victorious, he couldn't discount the possibility of something going wrong.

However, his fears were unfounded. Soon, the agreed-upon victory signal was sent from afar.

The people in the village erupted in cheers of relief. As the tension dissipated, exhaustion swept over them, and they collapsed to the ground, drained but conscious.

Masaki let out a sigh of relief. Unlike the others, his connection to natural energy kept him feeling refreshed. He was ready to rush to the battlefield. He knew Madara had planted a trap in his own Mangekyō Sharingan, the technique known as Izanagi, which would activate when the time was right, allowing him to cheat death and escape. Masaki's goal was to prevent Madara from using Izanagi, stopping the rebirth of the Rinnegan.

Izanagi was the ultimate Uchiha technique, turning death into an illusion, but it had a crucial weakness: it had to be activated. Madara hadn't activated it immediately, instead setting it to trigger later, giving Masaki a chance to intervene.

Izanagi was tied to the Sharingan. If Masaki could destroy Madara's Sharingan before the technique was activated, it would lose its power entirely.

Masaki didn't know how Hashirama would handle Madara's body, but he suspected it would be hidden in secret. He had to ensure that Madara's body wasn't stolen or tampered with. His best option was to cremate it before Izanagi could take effect.

As he prepared to leave, Kagami, who had been sitting nearby, suddenly stood up and called out, "Masaki, what are you doing?"

"I'm going to check on Hashirama-sama. Even if he won, Madara brought a powerful beast with him, and Hashirama-sama might be injured," Masaki replied without turning around.

"Wait! I'm coming with you!" Uchiha Kagami insisted. He didn't care about Masaki's lack of respect toward Madara. After this battle, he felt disappointed in Madara himself. Even if their ideals were different, there was no need for Madara to attack the village, the very thing they had built together.

Masaki hesitated but then nodded. If Kagami came along, he could help manage Madara's body, increasing the chance of successfully cremating it. "Fine, come on then."

Masaki immediately dashed toward the battlefield, with Kagami following close behind. Sarutobi Hiruzen and the others wanted to join as well, but the village still needed protection, so they remained behind, awaiting the final outcome.


Chapitre 28: The Birth of the Nine-Tailed Jinchūriki

(Edited)

The battle was over.

A light drizzle fell from the sky, wetting Madara and Hashirama's faces. The rain seemed to steal Madara's body heat, but the true cause wasn't the sudden downpour. It was the blade piercing his chest.

"Fool... Hashirama," Madara muttered as he left his final words, "Sooner or later... this will plunge the village into darkness."

With that, Madara collapsed onto the water, his life slipping away. Hashirama stood silently beside him, staring at Madara's lifeless body.

Hashirama had no regrets. He would protect the village at all costs. If anyone threatened Konoha, even his brother or child, he would not hesitate to act. Still, Madara's last words left a sinking feeling in his chest. It was as if they foreshadowed something ominous.

At that moment, Hashirama sensed a presence and looked up towards the cliffs. But it was gone as quickly as it came. Perhaps it was just an illusion born of his exhaustion. The battle had been long, and Hashirama's chakra was nearly depleted. Fatigue spread through his body, heavier than he had ever felt before.

Unable to stand, Hashirama dropped to his knees, coughing weakly. He turned his gaze to Nine Tails, Kurama, who lay nearby, wrapped in roots and unconscious, as though in a deep sleep.

Madara's tactic of cloaking Nine-Tails in Susanoo was ingenious. Even with Hashirama's Sage Mode and the strength of his Wood Release, it had been a close battle. Though he managed to shatter the Susanoo armor, his own True Thousand-Hands had taken severe damage, with most of its arms destroyed and unusable.

Hashirama used his last bit of Sage chakra to suppress Nine-Tails and force it into slumber. Only then was the immediate crisis averted, and he could face Madara one final time. Though both were utterly spent, Hashirama had eked out a narrow victory.

As Hashirama gazed at the dormant Nine-Tails, he noticed something strange. Fiery red chakra began to seep from the beast's body, scorching the nearby trees. Hashirama's Sage Mode chakra was long gone, leaving him unable to reinforce his Wood Release technique. If Kurama had time to awaken, it would spell disaster.

Hashirama tried to gather more Sage chakra, but his injuries were too severe. He had nothing left. The strain of forcing chakra only made him cough up blood, and he collapsed onto the water.

"Nii-!"

"Hashirama!"

Hearing the voices, Hashirama struggled to rise and turned around. He saw Tobirama and Mito running toward him, but their expressions were grave.

"What happened?" Hashirama asked weakly.

"During your battle with Madara, many of the attacks strayed toward the village. Even though you weakened and redirected them, we had to exert ourselves to block them," Tobirama quickly explained, glancing toward Madara's still body. "Is Madara dead?"

"He is." Hashirama's voice was soft.

Tobirama looked at his brother but didn't question further. The only thing he knew was that Madara was gone, and Konoha was safe.

"What about the others?" Hashirama asked.

"I sent them back. The immediate crisis is over, and people will manage the village affairs. For now, I'll take care of the aftermath," Tobirama replied before turning his gaze to Nine-Tails, Kurama.

From his study of their clan's history, Tobirama knew the power of the Nine-Tails. Even in this weakened state, Hashirama's injuries would take time to heal, but what if the beast awakened before then?

Hashirama followed his brother's gaze and sighed. "I don't have the strength left to deal with Nine-Tails. Mito, I need your help sealing it."

Mito nodded, her expression calm. "Leave the rest to me, Hashirama. You should rest."

"The question is, where do we seal this thing?" Hashirama wondered aloud. According to records, when a tailed beast was sealed, the medium was crucial. The more powerful the beast, the higher quality the sealing vessel had to be. Ideally, an artifact like Madara's gunbai would suffice, but they had no such item on hand.

Mito spoke up. "I'll seal it within myself."

Both Hashirama and Tobirama were taken aback. Mito referred to a record in her clan's history. Long ago, an ancestor of the Uzumaki Clan had sealed a tailed beast within themselves to suppress its power. Though the ancestor had died, the beast had resurrected later, as tailed beasts cannot be killed permanently.

"According to that ancestor, the Uzumaki Clan's unique chakra is suited to suppressing tailed beasts. It may not be guaranteed, but it's our best option," Mito explained.

"That's too dangerous! We can't rely on an old, uncertain record," Hashirama protested.

Mito shook her head. "Hashirama, do we have another option? If Nine-Tails wakes up, you won't be able to stop it in your current state. I can hold it off for a time, but we don't have the luxury to find a suitable sealing artifact."

Hashirama fell silent. He had to admit she was right. There wasn't enough time to find a sealing vessel, let alone one powerful enough to contain Kurama. But the thought of his wife taking that risk weighed heavily on him.

"I'm confident the record is accurate," Mito continued. "Our clan's chakra can suppress others. Under the circumstances, I believe it's the best course of action."

"Then let me do it," Hashirama offered. "I'll take the risk."

"Does your chakra suppress others like mine does?" Mito asked sternly.

Hashirama had no answer. Though the Senju and Uzumaki were related clans, their abilities weren't identical. The Senju lacked the innate ability to suppress chakra like the Uzumaki.

"So, let me handle this," Mito insisted.

Hashirama looked into Mito's determined eyes and understood her resolve. She was ready. Despite his misgivings, he couldn't deny her.

"Alright," he conceded, teeth clenched. "But be careful."

Tobirama stepped forward. "Tell me how I can help."

The three of them immediately began preparations. Hashirama took some secret medicine to restore his chakra and used it to strengthen his Wood Release. At that moment, Nine-Tails stirred. When the beast realized its situation, it roared in anger, its chakra flaring wildly.

Hashirama did everything he could to prevent Kurama from rampaging. Mito activated her clan's secret technique—Adamantine Sealing Chains. Golden chains erupted from her body, binding Nine-Tails alongside the Wood Release.

"Damn you, humans!" Kurama growled. Once a free spirit of the forest, now he was captured and bound by humans, facing the same fate as the other tailed beasts. He roared again, breaking part of the Wood Release, and a shard flew straight at Hashirama, only for Tobirama to intercept it.

"Your power is too dangerous. I can't let you roam free," Hashirama said gravely. He understood Nine-Tails fury but couldn't allow such a powerful force to threaten the world.

Kurama's struggles grew weaker. The combined power of Mito's sealing and Hashirama's Wood Release eventually forced the Nine-Tails into submission. Slowly, the beast's chakra was drawn into Mito's body, where it was suppressed by her Uzumaki chakra.

As Mito completed the sealing, Hashirama let out a sigh of relief. Mito appeared unharmed, though clearly exhausted. Tobirama relaxed as well, but suddenly, he sensed someone approaching.

He spun around. "Who's there?"


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