Chapter 183

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How powerful was Hashirama?

In the early days, he was a legendary figure shrouded in rumors. No one knew his exact strength, but his feats were well-known.

For example:

The Nine-Tails was too dangerous, so he summoned a wooden golem with a clap of his hands, subdued the Nine-Tails in a few moves, and brought it back to the village.

Another example:

In four years, he traveled the ninja world, capturing all nine Tailed Beasts like pets and then distributing them to the Five Great Villages. None of the First Kage dared to speak against him.

And another:

The Valley of the End, where he defeated Madara, had its terrain, river flow, and ecosystem completely altered.

Lastly:

The credit often went to Madara, who, upon appearing, would always mention "Hashirama, Hashirama, Hashirama," undeniably the foremost admirer of Hashirama.

Tobirama was also a powerful figure.

In terms of strength, he was not as strong as his brother Hashirama, but in the development and improvement of ninjutsu, Tobirama was unmatched, even surpassing the great scientist Orochimaru.

Tobirama alone contributed to over half of Konoha's foundation, with 2/3 of the jutsu and forbidden techniques in the Scroll of Seals being his creations.

In terms of influence, Hashirama was personally renowned, but Tobirama's legacy benefitted many generations. Both brothers were exceptional.

However, now, an old rat had spoiled the mix of these two dragons, making Kyomu feel disgusted.

Hiruzen, how do you deserve to fight alongside Hashirama and Tobirama?

Fortunately, Orochimaru suppressed the consciousness of Hashirama and Tobirama, leaving only their combat instincts. Otherwise, they would have strangled Hiruzen without Kyomu's intervention.

Raising his head, Hashirama's black eyes showed no light.

Locking onto Kyomu, he clapped his hands, summoning.

Wood Release: Deep Forest Emergence!

In an instant, lush giant trees filled the space inside the Four Red Yang Formation, growing rapidly and trying to entangle Kyomu and the dragon beneath him.

"Although Edo Tensei grants near-infinite chakra, it still falls short compared to your original self," Kyomu remarked, glancing below. "It's truly awe-inspiring. If I had that much chakra, I'd have shattered this entire space long ago, leaving no scum alive."

After several intense battles, Kyomu had expended much chakra, and with a dragon beneath him, teleporting with such a large entity could be fatal.

"But conventional means will suffice. What do you think, Ichikishimahime?"

"I'm ready, let's move!" Ichikishimahime replied with a soft roar. "I can manipulate natural energy to alter the weather three times. Use it wisely."

"It's not time yet. I know some of Edo Tensei's quirks," Kyomu said, eyes narrowing. "I'll kill Hiruzen first. Ichikishimahime, you distract Hashirama."

During their brief exchange, Hashirama had kept his hands clasped, a wooden dragon as large as Ichikishimahime already formed.

Orochimaru wasn't holding back; he genuinely wanted to test Kyomu's strength.

Whoosh.

Leaping from Ichikishimahime's head, Kyomu dove towards Hiruzen, purple electric arcs around him glowing brighter.

Lightning Release: Eight Gates, Gate Eight, Open!

Boom, boom, boom.

A series of sonic booms erupted behind Kyomu, faster than sound itself.

In a blink, he appeared before Hiruzen, Yoei slashing horizontally.

A compressed air cone trailed him, smashing through the giant trees' crowns and branches below.

Before the blade arrived, the howling wind had already struck Hiruzen's face.

Boom.

Blasted away, Hiruzen was pursued by a blue-purple blade beam.

Water Release: Water Severing Wave!

A thin, extremely sharp water stream shot diagonally, partially evaporating from the blade's heat but still retaining enough power.

Tobirama's signature technique wasn't easy to counter.

Crack.

The water stream cut the blade beam in half, continuing towards Kyomu.

Raising Yoei, Kyomu found the chakra-based water stream uncut by the blade.

When "Guardian's Angel" activated, Yoei sacrificed its "cuts all chakra" trait.

This slightly affected Kyomu but wasn't a major issue, as few ninja techniques could match his speed now.

Most opponents were beheaded before casting their jutsu.

Teleporting, Kyomu ignored Edo Tensei Tobirama, reappearing beside Hiruzen.

He had to kill this old fool first!

Another slash, with all his might!

Wood Release: Ranking Technique.

Boom!

The blade beam shattered a ghost-faced wooden shield, also destroying a wood clone of Hashirama.

Clearly, Edo Tensei weakened Hashirama significantly; otherwise, his Wood Release defense wouldn't be so poor.

Despite Edo Tensei Tobirama and Hashirama's interference, Kyomu's two attacks failed to fatally wound Hiruzen.

Five Release: Great Combo!

Hiruzen couldn't match Kyomu's speed in a one-on-one fight or his space-time Kekkei Genkai.

But with allies, he felt unbeatable.

Five elemental dragon bullets enhanced each other, fast, wide-ranging, and exploding with Tailed Beast Bomb-level power.

Clang, clang, clang, clang, clang!

Kyomu chose a more chakra-efficient defense over teleporting.

Summoning Jutsu: Fivefold Rashomon!

Five giant demonic gates rose. At the cost of three gates, they blocked Hiruzen's ultimate technique.

Kyomu gripped Yoei with both hands, channeling his chakra wildly. Wind and Fire chakra fused into Scorch Release, spreading through his body and blade.

Whoosh.

Wind rose rapidly, forming a giant blade light.

Flames erupted from Kyomu's hands, merging with the blade, turning it purple.

For the first time in two years, Kyomu unleashed the blade that made his name on the battlefield.

Without Koharu and Homura's assistance, the blade beam was merely purple, not deep purple, its temperature lower.

But it was enough.

Sarutobi Hiruzen, die!

No enemy uncut, no cut unbroken, Purple Flame: Skyline!

Tobirama charged with Flying Thunder God Slash, using his best Water Release defense.

But, slash!

Steam rose, the purple blade beam's heat disintegrating Tobirama's Water Release defense, his Edo Tensei body vaporizing instantly.

Edo Tensei weakened Tobirama, but Kyomu's blade required either forbidden or powerful defensive jutsu to withstand.

The purple blade beam combined high-temperature Scorch Release chakra with extremely sharp physical wind pressure.

Moving forward.

Surrounding trees' branches grew, absorbing chakra as nourishment, increasing their toughness and defense, a resilient Wood Release jutsu.

Scorch Release chakra was absorbed, its temperature dropping, but Kyomu's blade moved too fast. The branches turned to ash.

Deep Forest Emergence, cut!

The half-dead Enma reappeared, resolutely protecting Hiruzen.

Not transforming into a staff, Enma used his body to block Yoei, turning into a fireball before being shattered by the purple blade beam.

Enma, cut!

Hiruzen, what else do you have?

Who else will save you?

No one, Hiruzen could only save himself, the three defenses buying him a moment.

Dropping low, he slapped the ground with both hands.

Five Release: Combined Wall!

A wall of five elemental defenses rose, enhanced by special arrangements to only strengthen, not weaken, each other, heavy like a nuclear bunker.

Boom!

Five Release: Combined Wall, cut!

The blade beam's power dissipated, its 7,000-degree heat exploding.

The earth cracked, high-temperature crystals forming, steam rising, burning the air, inhalation causing spontaneous combustion.

A massive fireball engulfed everything within a hundred meters, tearing, burning, and the shockwave uprooting trees, reducing them to ash.

Boom, boom, boom.

Finally, the world rippled like a pond, a stone dropped in the center, waves spreading, destroying everything.

Crash.

Kyomu's clothes fluttered, purple electric arcs flickering. His lips were chapped, the explosion's aftermath affecting him.

The expanding heat and shockwave were unavoidable, even for the caster.

Simultaneously, Tobirama's vaporized body reformed from ashes, Edo Tensei's resilience showing.

But the slow reformation was like a snail to Kyomu. Why wait for completion?

Sizzle.

Leaving a scorched mark, Kyomu appeared beside the Edo Tensei Tobirama's legs, slapping upwards.

Sealing Jutsu: Evil Sealing Method!

A mid-high level sealing jutsu, effective for sealing chakra and some demons, learned from Sakumo.

Black sealing runes spread, Kyomu's ear twitching at a sound below, but he continued sealing Tobirama.

He knew the sound was Hiruzen's doing, but his condition was dire.

Stomping down hard.

Monster Strength: Painful Heavenly Kick!

Boom!

The ground caved in, a thirty-meter-wide crater forming under Kyomu's foot.

Simultaneously, Hiruzen took the full force to his chest, bones shattering, spitting a mouthful of blood mixed with organ fragments.

Kyomu's earlier swift, relentless strike had heavily injured Hiruzen. This stomp made survival impossible.

Black sealing runes covered Tobirama's body, immobilizing him.

In the sky, Ichikishimahime fought the wooden dragon and golem, gaining the upper hand.

"Edo Tensei weakens its targets significantly," Kyomu thought. "Edo Tensei Hashirama's power is likely less than half."

Pondering, Kyomu coldly looked at Hiruzen clinging to his legs.

"You're dirtying my foot!" Kyomu said disdainfully, applying pressure.

Boom!

The ground sank further, Hiruzen barely alive, like a candle in the wind.

"Kyomu... join me... in the Pure Land!"

Hm?

Kyomu's eyes narrowed, stomping harder, splitting Sarutobi Hiruzen in half, blood spreading.

Forbidden Jutsu: Reaper Death Seal!

"I know you have ways to survive... but..."

Before finishing, Hiruzen died, but the Reaper's shadow appeared behind Kyomu.

Turning sharply, Kyomu faced the Reaper, its eyes flashing with malice and cruelty.

This small ninja had eluded the Reaper many times. Now, a chance!

Licking its dagger, the Reaper fiercely consumed Hiruzen's soul, then stabbed at Kyomu's chest.

The Reaper didn't intend to kill Kyomu but had learned caution from being deceived before.

What to take from Kyomu?

Hehehe...

(End of Chapter)