Chapter 10: I Don't Want to Kill You!

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Jiraiya stared, puzzled, at everything unfolding before him.

Until now.

Still not clear on what was happening?

Wasn't the First Hokage brought back by Orochimaru's Edo Tensei?

Then how did he manage to knock Orochimaru down?

And...

What's the deal with these four Sound Ninja?

Their condition...

Jiraiya's mind was filled with question marks.

These things were initially quite strange, but anything related to Orochimaru made them seem less so.

Exactly!

If there ever was a time when things around Orochimaru weren't strange, that would be really strange!

However.

Even if Jiraiya was slow to react.

He sees it now.

These four oddly transformed Sound Ninja are facing off against the legendary Shinobi God, Hashirama Senju.

"Interesting!"

Jiraiya gave up on chasing Orochimaru and instead stood here to watch the show.

Curiosity!

It's an irresistible force!

Orochimaru can be chased every year, but when can you see the First Hokage?

Each of the Sound Ninja had a look of determination on their faces.

They were all proud.

Now.

They're taking on Orochimaru for him!

Jirobo led the way, forming seals rapidly, then clapping his hands directly on the ground.

"Earth Style: Earth Prison Dome!"

Boom!

As Jirobo's voice rang out, cracks erupted from the ground, instantly rising and surrounding Hashirama.

Hashirama watched quietly.

Clapping his hands.

"Wood Style: Wood Clone!"

In an instant.

Two identical figures appeared behind Hashirama, both seeming like Edo Tensei.

Swish!

One wood clone swiftly chased after the escaping Orochimaru.

While the other stood in front of Jiraiya.

"Jiraiya, this doesn't concern you. You better not interfere. I don't want to kill you!"

The wood clone casually uttered.

Instantly, the breath of some Leaf Ninja spectators became tense.

Everyone felt extremely confused.

Because this towering Shinobi is none other than Jiraiya, one of the legendary Sannin.

"I don't want to kill you!"

Hearing these words directed at Jiraiya, if they were to reach others' ears, they'd probably be left dumbfounded.

But...

The one saying these words is the First Hokage, Hashirama Senju.

So it doesn't seem so out of place.

These people don't know.

The same words were said by the previous Hokage, only the person on the opposing side was even more terrifying back then!

"I understand."

Jiraiya raised his hands, adopting a surrendering posture. He had no intention of antagonizing the First Hokage, nor any desire for combat.

"In that case..."

The dark eyes of Hashirama's original body looked at the impending merger of the Earth Style barrier, a faint smile appearing on his lips, a smile that didn't belong to Hashirama Senju.

"I'll play with you few little ones!"

Hashirama had just emerged from the coffin of the Edo Tensei, yet he hadn't encountered any opportunity for battle.

The Third Hokage and Orochimaru were both cunning.

No one dared to fight him.

They just backed off!

Hashirama looked at the four Sound Ninja in front of him, bursting with the desire to fight, couldn't help but feel amazed.

Inexperienced but fearless!

People who are ignorant of their own strength are indeed full of vigor!

After Jirobo formed seals.

Kidomaru and Tayuya simultaneously bit their fingers, letting the blood flow over their palms, swiftly forming seals, and clapping their hands on the ground.

"Spirit Summoning Jutsu!"

"Spirit Summoning Jutsu!"

Kidomaru and Tayuya both used the Spirit Summoning Jutsu together.

Boom!

A gigantic spider appeared in front of Kidomaru.

As soon as this giant spider appeared, it immediately began producing a swarm of smaller spiders.

Densely packed.

These small spiders burrowed into the Earth Style barrier, attempting to enter and attack Hashirama before the barrier formed.

Before Tayuya, three massive creatures appeared.

As tall as the giant toad beside Jiraiya.

One was a carefree long-haired figure, half of their face covered, holding a wooden staff.

Another was a bare-chested muscular man with a bushy beard, his eyes covered by bandages, wielding a large wooden hammer.

The last one was entirely wrapped in bandages, with no hands visible.

"Feel the enchanting melody of death!"

Tayuya raised her flute, starting to play, controlling the three summoned spirits to wait beside the Earth Style barrier.

As soon as the Earth Style barrier was broken!

These three summoned beasts would rush in mercilessly and crush the First Hokage in his Edo Tensei form to pieces.

Whoosh!

A figure darted into the Earth Style barrier at lightning speed, it was already cursed, Ukon.

Boom!

Suddenly.

The Earth Style barrier closed up.

Inside, it was pitch dark.

Inside the barrier, spiders crawled, each spider's eyes gleaming in the darkness.

Ukon's body directly dived toward Hashirama.

"Huh?!"

Ukon exclaimed in surprise, realizing he hadn't entered.

"You're confused, aren't you."

Hashirama looked indifferently at Ukon, who had just tried to dive behind him but fell to the ground as if hitting a wall.

"Didn't Sakon tell you that I am an Edo Tensei?"

Hashirama's tone remained unchanged as he gazed calmly at Jūgo, his dark eyes showing no glimmer in the darkness.

"It's over!"

Ukon's heart instantly sank.

His ability was to invade the chakra system, entwining with various organs.

But...

All of this was premised on...

The other person being alive!

Ukon's current mood plummeted to the bottom, feeling like someone who jumped into a tiger enclosure, suddenly realizing he's become the prey!

"Let's start with you then."

Hashirama's eyes locked onto Ukon through the darkness, considering such weak combat awareness fair game for practice.

...

Outside the Earth Style barrier.

"Wait!"

Sakon's eyes widened as he reached behind himself, finding nothing there.

"Oh my god!"

"Ukon ran in!"

"What should we do?"

Sakon panicked immediately. Normally, Ukon was asleep. He had just activated the curse mark, waking Ukon up.

They had practiced this tactic before.

Trap the enemy inside the barrier, then Ukon goes in to control them, and finally wear them down until they die.

After all, the Earth Style barrier can absorb chakra!

But...

The one inside is a dead person!

"..."

"..."

"..."

Kidomaru, Tayuya, and Jirobo were speechless, each of their faces filled with black lines.

What kind of situation is this!

"Quick, open the barrier!"

Sakon shouted sharply. He couldn't just stand by and watch Ukon die!

"Waaaaah!"

However.

Just at that moment.

An extremely painful scream echoed from inside the Earth Style barrier, even the heavy stone structure couldn't mask it.

Gurgle...

For a moment.

Everyone swallowed hard.

What on earth happened inside?

(End of Chapter)