Capítulo 225: Chapter 225: The True Terror of Senju Hashirama
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How terrifying was Hashirama near his prime?
Many had only heard of the title "God of Shinobi" before, but there was no real understanding of what that meant.
In the minds of many present at this moment, no matter how strong Hashirama was, it was assumed that he was just a level above the previous generations.
But now, they realized the truth.
Compared to Senju Hashirama, calling the other shinobis a "Kage" was truly a compliment!
Deidara swore at Kakuzu while soaring through the air.
"You fought the First Hokage in the past? Bullshit!"
He did not believe that for even a second.
If Kakuzu wasn't dead already, Deidara wouldn't mind giving him one of his special arts as a gift.
A large number of shinobi couldn't escape the vast area of Hashirama's ninjutsu.
After just a few moments, they were ensnared by the vines, dangling from the trees like helpless caterpillars.
"My chakra!"
Several voices cried out in alarm as they realized that the chakra within their bodies was being continuously drained.
"Be careful! Grandpa's Wood Style can absorb chakra, which is why he was able to easily subdue the tailed beasts!" Tsunade shouted, offering a stark reminder.
Her words made the shinobis want to curse.
The warning was late, but it wasn't like they could doge anyway! It was just too fast.
To make matters worse, Hashirama's ninjutsu was only the beginning.
Several others had joined the fray:
Second Hokage, Third Hokage, Fourth Hokage, Nagato, and Madara.
Each one was a force to be reckoned with.
Boom! Boom! Boom!
Naruto, in his Sage Mode enhanced fox state, used his massive tails to destroy the trees while blocking Uchiha Madara's Fire Style with huge chakra arms.
Meanwhile, the Second and Fourth Hokage, with their mastery of the Flying Thunder God, easily moved around the battlefield.
"Raikage! You follow the Fourth Hokage! Mizukage! You deal with Second Hokage!" Tsunade ordered after being blown back by Shinra Tensei and steadying herself.
Nagato's abilities were well-known, with his primary techniques involving manipulating repulsion and gravity.
Tsunade teamed up with Guy to keep him occupied.
"I apologize in advance, Hokage," Nagato said with a tinge of regret.
"I'll try to warn you before I attack."
During the exchange, Konan had informed Nagato of what had transpired after his death.
His life was one big giant lie, as he was manipulated. As for the plan of Obito, he now knew that it was just fake.
Nagato, burdened by guilt, sought atonement.
Yet, he was now a puppet of Orochimaru, forced to fight once more.
Inside the Allied Command, with the departure of several Kages, Nara Shikaku had assumed command.
Through his network of perception ninjas and communicators, he had a rough idea of the situation on the battlefield.
But there was one glaring issue—they were outmatched.
The enemy's high-level combat strength was overwhelming, and with the mobility of Second and Fourth Hokage's Flying Thunder God, even sealing the enemies was a monumental challenge. And Orochimaru hadn't even made his move yet.
Shikaku turned to Yamanaka Inoichi, his old partner.
"Where is Colt and his team?"
"They've dealt with the White Zetsus and the army of reanimated corpses. They're heading toward the main battlefield now," Inoichi replied.
"That's good," Shikaku sighed in relief.
"Tell them to hurry and support Tsunade-sama."
Back on the battlefield, Orochimaru and the Ten-Tails had merged into a massive white sphere, which was slowly shrinking.
His transformation into the Ten Tails' Jinchūriki was nearing completion.
Madara looked on expectantly, secretly hoping that Orochimaru would fail.
The Ten Tails was not easily overcome.
If he had the slightest hesitation in his heart, Orochimaru would fall short.
What Madara didn't realize was that Orochimaru's thirst for longevity and ninjutsu far outweighed any pain or struggle.
Madara's pursuit of peace paled in comparison to Orochimaru's twisted goals.
With his heavily modified body, Orochimaru could withstand levels of pain that no other shinobi could bear.
Tsunade watched the battlefield unfold with sharp focus.
Although the situation looked grim, there was a loophole in Orochimaru's orders that they could exploit.
While Hashirama continued to attack, none of his techniques were meant to kill.
His Wood Style was mainly for control, draining chakra but not putting anyone's life in immediate danger.
Both the Second and Fourth Hokage loudly announced their intentions before using the Flying Thunder God, calling out their positions before they struck.
"Kakashi-sensei! Can you break that orb?" Naruto asked, his voice filled with urgency as he observed Orochimaru's sphere.
Kakashi stared at the ominous ball in the sky.
"We'll have to try!" Together, he and Naruto launched a combined attack, with Naruto using the Tailed Beast Bomb and Kakashi warping space with Kamui.
But their efforts had no effect.
The orb absorbed the attack like a bottomless pit.
"Damn it!"
As Kakashi analyzed the situation, Sasuke moved into action, his purple Susanoo drawing back its bow with a black-flame-coated arrow aimed directly at Orochimaru.
"Naruto, get ready! We'll attack together!" Sasuke called out.
Naruto, surprised by Sasuke's sudden cooperation, smiled.
"You've really changed, Sasuke."
"Don't get it twisted, idiot!" Sasuke snapped.
"Orochimaru is my enemy too. We have no other choice."
Naruto grinned, despite Sasuke's gruff response.
His enormous Nine Tails form opened its mouth, gathering a Tailed Beast Bomb infused with Sage Chakra.
The Fourth Hokage, mid-battle, glanced toward his son and Sasuke.
A proud smile spread across his face.
"Naruto has grown so much. Kushina would be overjoyed to see this."
"Let's do this, Sasuke!" Naruto shouted.
"Right!"
As soon as the attacks charged to their full potential, Sasuke's Amaterasu-coated arrow and Naruto's Tailed Beast Bomb flew towards the orb in perfect synchronization.
Madara, toying with the Allied Forces, glanced over and chuckled to himself.
"Impressive. These kids are almost as strong as I was in my prime."
The attacks soared through the sky, converging toward the orb that held Orochimaru and the Ten-Tails.
Capítulo 226: Chapter 226: Six Paths Orochimaru
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At this moment, both sides had their eyes on Naruto and Sasuke's attack, hoping it would interrupt Orochimaru's transformation.
Even Madara, now facing the prospect of Orochimaru's complete transformation, inwardly hopes that Naruto and Sasuke will succeed.
Click! Click!
A crisp cracking sound echoed from the white sphere, and a slender arm reached out.
Moments later, the entire orb shattered with a resounding bang.
Orochimaru's new form emerged, evolving further into a new state.
His attire remained similar, but two small horns had sprouted from his head, and black spheres floated ominously behind him.
His skin turned pale once more, giving him an even more unsettling appearance.
As Orochimaru stood there, the Tailed Beast Bomb and Black Flame Arrow raced toward him.
With a lazy smile, he expanded one of the black spheres to shield himself.
Everyone watched as the black sphere and the two attacks clashed.
Naruto's attack held out for a moment, while Sasuke's Black Flame Arrow was instantly extinguished.
The quick demise of Sasuke's attack darkened his expression.
'Shit'
To Sasuke, it was a stark reminder—he wasn't yet on par with Naruto.
However, realization dawned on him as he noticed Naruto's attack was strengthened by the Sage Mode.
'I see'
Click! Click!
Another sound of cracking came, signaling the destruction of Naruto's Tailed Beast Bomb.
Orochimaru remained unfazed, but Madara's eyes reflected disappointment.
Still, he wasn't too concerned.
Orochimaru, while powerful, hadn't fully fused with the Ten Tails yet.
The two horns, uneven in length, and a few tails behind him were clear signs of his imperfect transformation.
Orochimaru understood those flaws but didn't mind at all.
His life was now near eternal, his vitality endless, and any injuries he sustained would heal in no time.
With the Ten-Tails inside him, he had most of the chakra of all the tailed beasts.
Namikaze Minato's (Yin) Nine-Tails served as the core, supported by the other tailed beasts' chakra.
Even with Naruto still possessing the other half of the Nine-Tails, Orochimaru wasn't worried.
His pursuit of perfection would, of course, demand that Naruto not be spared.
Swish! Swish!
Suddenly…
Colt rushed onto the battlefield with Jiraiya, heading straight towards Tsunade.
Orochimaru glanced down and chuckled.
"Jiraiya, even though you didn't get to witness my ascension, it's still quite something to see my current state."
He smirked and then sighed.
"I should thank you, too. Without you, I wouldn't have made it past that critical point."
When Orochimaru fully merged with the Ten-Tails, he had faced its fiercest backlash.
His body felt as though it was being torn apart, the pain seeping deep into his soul.
His will to live, combined with his desire for immortality, had carried him through the ordeal, but the bond between the Sannin was also an important point that played a part.
Colt looked from Orochimaru to Jiraiya, then finally to Tsunade.
"Is this a three-person soap opera?"
"Is this really the time to joke around?"
Tsunade was irritated.
Colt scratched his head sheepishly, "I was just getting into the moment."
The sheer extent of Orochimaru's new power had caught him off guard.
Orochimaru had taken Obito's place as the Ten Tails' first Jinchūriki.
Seeing Colt's antics, Hashirama asked, "Tsunade, is this your boyfriend? He's a bit young, but he's quite strong. I approve"
"Grandpa! Stop with the jokes," Tsunade growled, waving her fist.
"That's what I've been meaning to tell you—this is Colt! Also, a Senju"
"Oh, my mistake!" Hashirama laughed heartily, albeit a little embarrassed.
Meanwhile, Jiraiya and Orochimaru's engaged in a conversation but it ended abruptly.
In the blink of an eye, Orochimaru vanished, reappearing beside Jiraiya in a flash, kicking him hard enough to send him flying.
"So fast! He's matching my Flying Thunder God without using any space-time jutsu!" Namikaze Minato was stunned.
That was not mentioning that Orochimaru's speed was purely physical, which showcased his immense strength.
The Second Hokage, Tobirama, chimed in seriously, "The Flying Thunder God may be faster now in your hands, Minato, but remember—I invented it. Don't forget about that."
Minato smiled helplessly with a sweat drop on his forehead.
The tension on the battlefield was palpable.
"Jiraiya-sensei!" Naruto shouted, dispelling his energy demon fox and charging at Orochimaru.
Boom!
Naruto's clone was easily dealt with, turning into a puff of smoke.
But the real Naruto appeared behind Orochimaru, a Rasengan ready for him.
"Even his Shadow Clone technique is good," Minato observed with pride, having just apologized to Tobirama.
"That's my Shadow Clone technique too!" Tobirama added smugly.
He was enjoying this attention slightly.
Orochimaru remained still as Naruto launched his attack.
The Truth-Seeking Ball reacted on its own, blocking the Rasengan and unleashing spikes in retaliation.
Colt swooped in just in time, grabbing Naruto and pulling him to safety.
"Be careful. If you get hit by the Truth-Seeking Ball, your body will be erased," Colt warned.
Naruto nodded but then he stared in shock, realizing how close he'd come to danger.
"Orochimaru, huh?" Colt mused as he stared at his foe.
Orochimaru, in turn, regarded Colt with a strange pity.
"Why are you looking at me like that?" Colt wondered, confused by Orochimaru's gaze.
With a dismissive wave, Orochimaru responded, "I'll give you the respect you deserve, as you're the opponent I've valued the most."
With that, Orochimaru called upon Uchiha Madara and Senju Hashirama.
"You possess the powers of both the Senju and Uchiha. I will let these legendary ninjas of the past test your abilities!" Orochimaru declared.
He was talking about the 'Madara' and 'Hashirama'.
Both fighting at the same time against Colt. It was clear that Orochimaru considered Colt too highly.
But at the same time, he was saying Colt was no longer his opponent that was why he looked at him with pity.
Madara scowled. "Do you really think I need Hashirama's help to deal with this youngster?"
Orochimaru's smile widened.
"You were beaten by him not long ago. Don't underestimate him once more."
Madara's dissatisfaction grew, but he couldn't really refute him.
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