Chapter 508

Hashirama Senju's heart turned cold.

Last time, he had already expended the last of his own strength.

Only then had he escaped from Hashirama Senju's grasp.

Now, if Hashirama Senju discovered he was still alive within the Pure Land, would he spare him?

Kaguya Otsutsuki, standing beside him, saw her son's face now deeply aged,

his soul's breath barely lingering,

and her expression grew profoundly complex.

For she knew exactly what Hashirama Senju was thinking inside!

He was clearly terrified of Hashirama Senju.

And the reason he had become like this,

must have been caused by Hashirama Senju!!

But Kaguya Otsutsuki had never imagined,

that Hashirama Senju had become this terrified of Hashirama Senju?!

Even she,

could see the deep-seated fear hidden in Hashirama Senju's face!!

274. One-shot! Still just one palm!!

Once, Hashirama Senju had been so full of vigor,

even facing his mother—whose power far surpassed his own—

Hashirama Senju had confidently chosen to oppose her!!

But now Hashirama Senju…

After glancing at him,

Kaguya Otsutsuki's expression grew intensely complex!!!

Compared to this son of hers,

she had truly preferred the earlier Hashirama Senju,

even though Hashirama Senju had always opposed her and rejected her ideals~!

But Kaguya Otsutsuki also believed the other Hashirama Senju,

at least still possessed basic resolve,

and would never appear as lifeless and devoid of spirit as this one!!

【Jiraiya: I never expected… the Sage of Six Paths now seems utterly unwilling to oppose the First Hokage. He's lost his will.】

【Orochimaru: Heh… these so-called sages are merely stronger than us—that's all. Beyond that… they're no different from ordinary people!!】

【Tobirama Senju: Hmph!! The Sage of Six Paths… though he speaks grandly of acting for the ninja world, I see his so-called "for the ninja world" as nothing but a scheme to lock the world under his own control!!】

【Madara Uchiha: The Sage of Six Paths… lived for so many years and accomplished nothing. His power has regressed instead of advancing… If I had such a foundation… I would never be like him!!】

【Raikage: Though saying this might seem disrespectful to our ancestors, I truly believe the Sage of Six Paths has done something wrong…】

【Daimaru: Hm… the Sage of Six Paths has always existed in this world, yet he stands idly by as the world evolves. But when someone dares to intervene, he rushes in to stop them—it's strange indeed…】

【Naruto Uzumaki: What's all this? Your words are too complicated. I only care about one thing—are these two even opponents of the First Hokage?】

【Rasa: Fourth Hokage… is this truly your child? From him, I see not a trace of you—except his appearance.】

【Kakashi Hatake: Uh… Naruto… these two are almost certainly no match for the First Hokage. Even if they burned their own origins, they wouldn't be much stronger than the former Otsutsuki Momoshiki.】

【Sasuke Uchiha: Bai Chi… can't you even see this obvious power gap? I wonder what you even learned in school?!】

…

Minato Namikaze, seeing his son like this,

involuntarily narrowed his eyes,

and within him surged boundless rage!!!

For he realized Naruto Uzumaki truly could not comprehend any of this,

and this was what troubled Minato Namikaze most!!!

It showed that Naruto Uzumaki had received no proper education these years,

not even capable of basic situational judgment!!

Had Naruto Uzumaki received good education from the start,

he might not be like this now,

so Naruto Uzumaki's current state

made Minato Namikaze feel not a single ounce of fondness for Konoha!!

He never imagined,

that as the Hokage's son,

Naruto Uzumaki's circumstances could be this terrible!!

And all of this,

was caused by him giving everything,

sacrificing his life to save the village!!!

When Kakashi Hatake saw Naruto Uzumaki like this,

his face also showed deep guilt!!

For Naruto Uzumaki's current state was inextricably tied to him!!

If he had chosen to help Naruto Uzumaki from the beginning,

Perhaps this is exactly how it is,

yet he chose to stand behind Hiruzen Sarutobi, the Third Hokage,

and obeyed his orders!!!

……

"Courageous… but useless…"

Hashirama Senju smiled faintly as he watched the Ōtsutsuki Ichiki and Ōtsutsuki Kinshiki charge toward him.

but neither of them showed the slightest sign of being affected by him,

their entire focus was fixed solely on Hashirama Senju,

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They hoped to defeat Hashirama Senju at once!!

Hashirama Senju could be considered the strongest enemy they had ever encountered, without exception!!

So they dared not divert their attention even slightly,

they only wanted to defeat Hashirama Senju immediately.

Because they also knew,

if they so much as diverted their focus,

if any other thought entered their minds, it would disrupt their battle!!

In that case, their outcome would be certain defeat!!!

So now they could only pour all their spirit, energy, and will into this battle!!

"Hashirama Senju!!!"

Ōtsutsuki Ichiki roared as he charged at Hashirama Senju!!!

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And all the air around him was utterly crushed and exploded by his body!!

Continuously emitting 'puff-puff' sounds!!

Madara Uchiha, witnessing this, could not help but frown deeply!!

Because at this moment, Ōtsutsuki Ichiki,

his body had already become this powerful!!!

Without relying on any other technique,

merely through the sheer strength of his body,

unconsciously,