Chapter 88

"They're all fake!" he exclaimed.

"Don't be afraid! Attack them!" he urged.

As Hiruzen's order echoed through the air, the ninjas of the family could no longer afford to hesitate. They launched successive attacks on Uchiha Madara and Senju Hashirama.

However, faced with these formidable opponents, Madara and Hashirama relied solely on their mastery of taijutsu from the Sengoku period to the present. The ninjas of the clan were completely outmatched.

As more and more people surrounded the duo, three figures swiftly shot towards him. On the left and right sides, individuals with kunai in their hands aimed for Madara's vital points.

Suddenly, hands emerged from the ground, grabbing hold of Madara's feet. Observing the movements of the three attackers, Uchiha Madara's face twisted with disdain. His Sharingan scanned continuously, capturing every detail of their movements.

While still in mid-sprint, Uchiha Madara instantly leaped into the air, evading the sneak attack from below. He delivered powerful kicks to both sides, resulting in two thunderous booms reverberating through the air. The assailants on either side were kicked away and will remain motionless forever. Their kunai floated momentarily in the air.

"Childish tricks!" Uchiha Madara sneered, snatching the airborne kunai and hurling it to the ground. The previously pristine ground was suddenly stained with a pool of blood.

Having disposed of the three attackers, Uchiha Madara's gaze locked in Hiruzen's direction. "Hehe, Konoho clan's elite shinobi, Dare's play with Fire Style in front of me! I'll entertain you all!"

With these words, his hands swiftly formed a triangular seal.

"Fire Style, Majestic destroyer flame!!!"

An overwhelming sea of flames engulfed the clan's forces.

Faced with such a powerful Fire Style jutsu, the ninjas of the clan momentarily froze in shock.

"What's happening? Is this real?"

"Isn't this a B-rank ninjutsu?"

"This... This is monstrous!"

The confidence of the ninjas standing at the front line of the clan wavered. The daunting sea of flames before them was truly terrifying, leaving the frontline ninjas frozen in awe.

Hiruzen quickly rallied a group of ninjas who still retained their mobility. "Quick! Use Water Style to block it! Fight with all your might!"

Following his command, a ninja swiftly began the hand seals.

"Water Style—Water Barrier!"

A series of water curtains instantly shielded them from the flames. Over twenty ninjas activated their Water Barriers to withstand Madara's Fire Style. Though they managed to fend off Madara's attack, the twenty or so ninjas were utterly exhausted.

Observing this scene, Madara turned his attention to the side and saw Hashirama clapping his hands.

"Wood Style: Deep forest emergence!"

An immense surge of chakra erupted, causing the once-flat ground to tremble violently. Trees sprouted from the earth in an instant, and countless branches and vines assaulted the enemy. Suddenly, a large number of clan ninjas were ensnared by the newly formed trees and vines.

"Wood...Wood Style?!!!"

"Is it truly the First Hokage?"

"Oh my god! It's really First Hokage-sama's Wood Style!"

Witnessing the sudden emergence of the Wood Style, Kakashi and the others on the sidelines exclaimed in disbelief. At that moment, no one doubted Hashirama's identity. The Wood Style alone was enough evidence to prove that he was indeed the legendary First Hokage.

Meanwhile, on the other side, Second Hokage Tobirama and Fourth Hokage Minato constantly teleported using the Flying Thunder God technique, ruthlessly taking down the ninjas from the Shimura clan.

The two Tsunade unleashed devastating blows with their unique physical prowess, wreaking havoc everywhere they went. With each strike, several Shimura and ninjas fell. Even Glasses Tsunade-chan, joined in the relentless assault, following the lead of the Fifth Hokage Tsunade as they continued their unrelenting attacks.

What concerned Kakashi the most was the figure responsible for eliminating the elite squad of Root ninjas.

Obito was not idle either. Using his Mangekyo Sharingan's Kamui ability, he moved swiftly among the Root ninjas, his kunai claiming the lives of countless operatives.

In an instant, Hiruzen and the other Konoha F4 families' ninjas were mercilessly slaughtered. The Root ninjas met the same fate at the hands of Obito. Only Hiruzen, Koharu Utahane, and Homura Mitokado remained at the center. Danzo was nowhere to be found.

"Boom!!!!"

"It's not a good habit to flee so early."

With a flash of golden light, a figure was kicked down from a distance. It was Danzo, who had attempted to escape. Ryan, closely monitoring the battle, instantly appeared in front of Danzo, utilizing his Glint Glint fruit ability. With light speed, Ryan's kick sent Danzo flying.

Speed is power.

With a single swift and forceful kick, Danzo's body was on the verge of being snapped in half. The intensity of the blow churned bile in his throat, threatening to escape. Merciless and devastating forces tore through Danzo's internal organs, causing excruciating pain.

In a desperate attempt to survive, Danzo resorted to activating the Uchiha clan's secret technique: Izanagi. A surge of nothingness surged through his body, miraculously reversing the reality of his severe injuries and imminent death.

As Danzo reappeared beside Hiruzen, his face contorted with pain. The loss of a Sharingan was the price he paid for a single blow.

Seeking guidance, Hiruzen asked, "What should we do now?" as he watched Danzo retreat, his gaze filled with no dissatisfaction towards the seemingly nonchalant Danzo. It was as if Danzo hadn't been the one who fled moments ago.

Faced with the formidable assembly of Hokage, Hiruzen felt a deep sense of despair. Even contending with a single Tobirama posed a monumental challenge.

Yet, a glimmer of hope emerged as Danzo's voice suddenly reached Hiruzen's ears. The realization dawned upon him that, after Danzo killed Shisui, he had taken possession of Shisui's eyes. The power of the strongest illusion, the Kotoamatsukami, held the potential to turn the tide in their favor.

With a sense of urgency, Hiruzen surveyed the gathered Hokages.

Ultimately, his gaze settled upon Ryan. Although a recent addition to the chat group, Ryan, as the group leader, held paramount importance and was deemed a key player in their survival.

"Control the one who just kicked you back!" Hiruzen exclaimed, recognizing the pivotal role Ryan played.

Upon hearing Hiruzen's directive, Danzo, still in pain, fixed his gaze upon Ryan. In his mind, he justified his actions as mere vengeance for the loss of a Sharingan. With the power of his right eye's Mangekyo Sharingan, he unleashed the Kotoamatsukami to launch the ultimate genjutsu on Ryan.

But an unexpected turn of events unfolded. Hashirama, with his keen eyes, detected Danzo's hidden familiar chakra wave beneath his bandages. The realization dawned upon them that Danzo possessed  Mangekyo Sharingan.

The revelation drew everyone's attention towards Ryan, as the group leader held greater importance than the rest. Amidst the collective worry, Ryan, wearing a puzzled expression, asked, "Why are you all looking at me?" Their relief was palpable upon realizing they had misunderstood the situation.

In a state of dumbfounded disbelief, Danzo questioned why his commands yielded no response despite activating the formidable Kotoamatsukami. The strongest illusion had seemingly failed him.

With a sense of disdain, Ryan's eyes transformed into the Rinnegan and Tenseigan. A wave of speechlessness washed over him as he realized the extent of Danzo's audacity.

Attempting to control the Rinnegan with the power of the Mangekyo Sharingan's illusion was a futile endeavor. The vast difference in their ocular power and chakra rendered Danzo's efforts in vain.

The failure of Danzo's final trump card plunged Hiruzen and the others into complete despair. However, a glimmer of hope emerged when Koharu and Homura exchanged knowing glances.

"Shodai!! Nidaime!" they declared, asserting their innocence and pointing out that Hiruzen and Danzo acted of their own volition. They attempted to dissuade them but were forced to join their misguided path.

To everyone's surprise, they produced evidence of Hiruzen and Danzo's actions. With a scroll in hand, they unveiled a pile of documents, offering irrefutable proof of their loyalty to Konoha and the betrayal committed by Hiruzen and Danzo.

The audacity of their actions left the onlookers in stunned disbelief, and Ryan found himself at a loss for words. With the evidence in hand, further investigation became unnecessary. Hiruzen and Danzo could be disregarded.

As Ryan's gaze fell upon Kakashi, watching from a distance, he called out, "Kakashi! Come here!"

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