Chapter 111: The Present Me is No Longer the Past Me
Chapter 111: The Present Me is No Longer the Past Me
As Senju Tobirama's words fell.
Without any further ado, the battle officially began.
The Third Hokage Sarutobi Hiruzen and the Fourth Hokage Namikaze Minato moved simultaneously:
"Shuriken Shadow Clone Jutsu!"
"Shuriken Shadow Clone Jutsu!"
In an instant, countless shuriken shadow clones shot towards Hagoromo Gengetsu like a storm.
But that wasn't all. Senju Tobirama clapped his hands and followed up with:
"Ninja Art: Darkness Technique!"
A pitch-black curtain quickly enveloped Hagoromo Gengetsu's entire field of vision.
However, unlike the first battle at the Valley of the Fallen God, Hagoromo Gengetsu, now with the power of the Shinigami's arm and an unprecedentedly strengthened soul, easily ignored the Darkness Technique. His gaze remained clear as he looked at the flying shuriken shadow clones and calmly said:
"Lava Release: Rubber Shield!"
A rubber-like, highly elastic protective membrane swiftly enveloped him.
The first batch of shuriken shadow clones struck but couldn't penetrate the Rubber Shield.
However, the sheer number of shuriken shadow clones from the two Hokages was overwhelming.
Under the relentless assault of wave after wave of shuriken shadow clones, capable of slicing through Earth Release techniques, the Rubber Shield finally broke.
Several remaining shuriken shadow clones continued towards the now-exposed Hagoromo Gengetsu.
As Hagoromo Gengetsu intercepted each incoming shuriken shadow clone, Namikaze Minato's figure instantly appeared behind him. One hand grasped a sword hidden among the shuriken, while the other carried a Rasengan, striking Hagoromo Gengetsu's back with no chance for him to react.
"Flying Thunder God!"
Hagoromo Gengetsu glanced calmly behind him.
In the next second, as the Rasengan hit, his entire body turned to earth and crumbled.
"Earth Clone?"
Namikaze Minato's eyes narrowed, and in less than a second, he vanished from the spot.
Bang!
Almost simultaneously, a hand shot up from the ground, but grasped nothing.
Their early attempt to take down one target failed.
Hagoromo Gengetsu nonchalantly rose from the ground, immediately looking at Namikaze Minato, who had returned to his original position, and praised:
"Compared to Senju Tobirama, Namikaze Minato, you should be called the fastest in the ninja world."
The speed of Namikaze Minato's reaction had impressed even him.
Faced with Hagoromo Gengetsu's recognition, Namikaze Minato, drawing a few more swords, simply shook his head calmly.
On the other hand, Senju Tobirama, seeing his genjutsu ineffective, didn't waste any more effort. Ending the Darkness Technique, he casually said:
It was as if time had returned to the days before this place was called the Valley of the Gods.
However, the current Hagoromo Gengetsu was no longer the past Hagoromo Gengetsu, and the current Senju Hashirama was also no longer the past Senju Hashirama.
"Let's go again!"
Hagoromo Gengetsu raised his hand, smiling invitingly.
Senju Hashirama resolutely stomped his foot.
Roar~~~
As if remembering the one who had tormented it before, the long wood dragon, with a resounding cry, charged mightily at Hagoromo Gengetsu.
The fierce wind from its approach stung as it whipped across his face.
Hagoromo Gengetsu, his long black hair blowing back, calmly watched it all.
"I'm different from before now."
Hagoromo Gengetsu extended his right hand.
"Medical Forbidden Technique: Cellular Activation!"
The muscles in his right arm swelled.
"Kekkei Genkai: Steel Release!"
Iron-like skin quickly spread.
"Chakra Precision Control: Monster Strength!"
Combining all three.
Facing the approaching wood dragon.
Hagoromo Gengetsu unflinchingly reached out and grabbed it.
Boom~~~
Dust flew.
The ground shook.
Fierce winds, as if tangible, swept out in all directions.
"How is it?"
Just having summoned the Adamantine Staff, Sarutobi Hiruzen squinted ahead.
In the next second, he saw the huge black shadow unmistakable even through thick smoke.
But the huge shadow, the wood dragon, didn't seem to be advancing.
Not only that, but as if encountering some severe trouble, its dignified roar ceased, and it even appeared to be struggling.
A few moments later, the thick dust settled.
Seeing it again, Sarutobi Hiruzen's pupils contracted sharply, disbelief evident:
"How could it be???"