Chapter 113

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The unique senjutsu chakra from the Three Great Sacred Grounds, excluding Ryūchi Cave, was now in Gensou's possession, thanks to the contributions of Senju and Minato. This would greatly aid his future research into senjutsu.

As a gesture of gratitude, Gensou decided not to delay any further and swiftly send the four Hokage back to their rest.

"Infinite Healing Technique: Yin Seal Release!"

With a single thought, the crescent moon mark on Gensou's forehead spread across his entire brow, releasing the immense chakra stored within the Yin Seal. Instantly, his aura intensified, with significant boosts in power, speed, and chakra.

But that wasn't all.

"Medical Ninjutsu: Cellular Activation - Creation Rebirth!"

With a clap of his hands, Gensou channeled a vast amount of new chakra into his body. The wound inflicted by Minato's Sage Art: Rasengan began to heal at a visible rate, sizzling as it mended.

Within moments, Gensou's chest was fully restored, with no trace of the injury left. The Creation Rebirth technique continued to sustain this regenerative process.

Unlike Tsunade's Hundred Healings Mark, which automatically heals injuries in real-time without disrupting combat flow but lacks control, Gensou's version of Creation Rebirth, enhanced by Shinno's deep cellular research and Sakura's precise chakra control, allowed for controlled and instantaneous healing.

Until the chakra stored in the Yin Seal was exhausted, the effect was equivalent to Hashirama's no-handseal healing.

Witnessing this, Hashirama muttered, "Is that... Mito's Yin Seal?"

Initially, he was puzzled by the new mark on Gensou's forehead, as it wasn't the typical rhombus shape. However, seeing the mark's release confirmed his suspicion.

"Mito..."

Even someone as carefree as Hashirama fell silent, feeling a wave of nostalgia.

"You've even mastered Mito's Yin Seal and further developed it. Truly a formidable enemy," Tobirama said, his expression grave as he scanned their surroundings for any tactical advantages.

Hiruzen tightened his grip on his Adamantine Staff, thinking of his disciple. "Tsunade has also mastered the Yin Seal."

Though Tsunade had not returned to the village in over a decade, Hiruzen, as the former Hokage, was aware of her capabilities. He wondered how Gensou had learned the Yin Seal, but he also worried about Tsunade's well-being with such a powerful adversary nearby.

Minato, meanwhile, noted the increasingly transparent state of his hands, recognizing the limited time they had left. "Such a troublesome enemy, even more so than the Nine-Tails."

With time running short, the four Hokage quickly assessed Gensou's increased strength and prepared to attack once more. However, Gensou was quicker.

"It's time to send you on your way!"

Four of Gensou's shadow clones, hidden until now, suddenly appeared at the four cardinal points around the Hokage. Clapping their hands together, they shouted:

"Barrier Technique: Four Polar Sealing Formation!"

Using Earth, Fire, Wind, and Water as the foundation, the four shadow clones each activated a different chakra-natured barrier technique, merging them to form an impenetrable sealing barrier that trapped the four Hokage within.

Tobirama immediately attempted to use the Flying Thunder God Technique to escape to a marked location outside the barrier but found himself still inside.

"The Flying Thunder God works only within the barrier; it's sealed outside," Minato observed.

Tobirama's expression darkened. The limited space within the barrier meant that their greatest advantage, the mobility of the Flying Thunder God Technique, was neutralized.

The Four Polar Sealing Formation, based on the fundamental and stable chakra natures of Earth, Fire, Wind, and Water, created an absolute barrier that even spatial techniques couldn't penetrate.

Gensou had developed this sealing barrier specifically to counter difficult opponents like Tobirama and Minato.

With the Hokage now trapped, Gensou didn't waste time. Clasping his hands together, he formed a bright, translucent white cube in his palms.

"Dust Style: Atomic Dismantling Jutsu!"

The bright cube expanded to encompass the entire interior of the Four Polar Sealing Formation, its destructive force capable of disintegrating any matter into atoms, rapidly approaching the Hokage.

Realizing their predicament, Hashirama clapped his hands together with a serious expression.

"Sage Art: Wood Release: Multiple Wood Shield Technique!"

Under the influence of Sage chakra, numerous wooden shields sprouted from the ground, continuously rising to meet and counter the oncoming Particle Style, buying them precious moments.

Hiruzen didn't waste any time, summoning four shadow clones and unleashing his most destructive technique.

"Five Elements Unleash: Grand Elemental Barrage!"

Combining Fire, Lightning, Water, Earth, and Wind into a powerful composite jutsu, Hiruzen aimed the attack directly at the barrier.

Understanding that breaking the Four Polar Sealing Formation was their only hope of survival, Hiruzen hoped to shatter the barrier and escape the continuous onslaught of Gensou's attacks.

The explosion was immense, reverberating through the barrier. Hiruzen's eyes widened in dismay as he saw the result.

Instead of breaking, the barrier absorbed the energy from the Five Elements Unleash, reinforcing itself with the borrowed chakra.

Gensou watched without surprise. The Four Polar Sealing Formation, based on Earth, Fire, Wind, and Water, was inherently designed to counter those same elements. Any attack using these chakra natures would only strengthen the barrier, a fact Hiruzen hadn't known.

With the barrier's defenses reinforced and the Hokage's escape attempts foiled, Gensou prepared to deliver the final blow.

(End of Chapter)