Chapter 249

On the Konoha battlefield.

The Third Hokage and others watched the two colossal beings, stunned into silence.

Just moments ago, they had been engaged in a fierce battle with the Nine-Tails.

Yet feeling the terrifying pressure wafting from afar, coupled with that horrifying visual impact,

they felt their recent fight was like children squabbling.

Like a mere game!

"That must be the First Hokage's secret technique, right?"

Yamato murmured in a strained, low voice.

His heart was filled with bitter anguish.

Compared to the First Hokage, Hashirama Senju, his Wood Release was like a child playing with mud; the difference was vast.

"And who is fighting him? Is that Susanoo?"

Kakashi stared in shock at the blue giant, far more terrifying than the True Thousand Hands, his voice trembling slightly.

"Could it be that Madara has been resurrected?!"

The group's faces changed drastically, especially the Third Hokage's, which turned extremely grim.

If Madara had indeed been resurrected, then they were in grave danger.

Kakashi cried out in horror: "Wait, did I not see wrong?! Is that Susanoo riding the Nine-Tails?!"

The Nine-Tails?!

Wasn't it controlled and taken away by Ishihara?!

The Third Hokage shuddered all over, revealing a look of shock. "Could it be Ishihara?! When did he awaken the Mangekyō Sharingan?!"

The group exchanged glances, filled with doubt and alarm.

An eerie silence fell over the scene; only after a long while did someone mutter in a low voice: "Damn monster!"

No one refuted it.

On the battlefield.

Amidst the rumbling roars.

The two colossal beings drew closer.

Ishihara and Hashirama Senju locked eyes, then simultaneously launched their attacks.

"True Thousand Hands: Buddha of the Summit!!!"

Hashirama Senju roared.

Immediately, the thousand arms behind the giant Buddha suddenly elongated, then countless fists rained down upon Ishihara.

"Zanpakutō: Raitō!"

Ishihara let out a low roar, activating his ocular jutsu.

Swoosh!

The long sword held in Susanoo's hand instantly transformed.

One long sword vanished!

The other completely turned into a long blade condensed from Lightning Release chakra, peerlessly sharp.

At the same time, Susanoo grew two more arms above its head, each gripping a Lightning Blade.

The entire air seemed filled with static electricity, with even lightning flashing within it!

Even just staring directly at that blade made one's eyes ache!

The blade's length: six hundred meters!!!

"Kill!!!"

Susanoo gripped the long sword with both hands and slashed horizontally with full force!

Swoosh!!!

The terrifying long sword tore through the air, emitting a sharp whistling sound, leaving a pale, fan-shaped trail in the sky wherever the blade passed!

Hashirama Senju's expression grew extremely grave, his spirit concentrated to the utmost.

Even from a distance, he could feel the terrifying sharpness on that long blade!

It made his skin sting and his heart tremble with dread!

"Hah!"

He roared again, frantically outputting chakra.

The speed of the True Thousand Hands' attack suddenly accelerated!

Those fists moved as fast as lightning, covering over a hundred meters in an instant, as dozens of fists, each tens of meters large, simultaneously struck before Susanoo.

Swoosh!!!

The long sword atop Susanoo's head slashed down fiercely, instantly severing all the fists.

Boom!

The long sword pierced into the earth; instantly, the ground churned, shaking violently, and dust rose everywhere.

But the fists of the True Thousand Hands were too numerous!

In just an instant, another dozens or even hundreds of fists came crashing down.

The other long sword atop Susanoo's head also descended, once again cutting down a massive number of Wood Release fists.

The two long swords pierced the ground, crossing each other to block the front of Susanoo.

Bang bang bang bang!!!

Countless Wood Release fists hammered fiercely against the two long swords.

Every collision roared like thunder, producing a deafening explosion.

The shockwave from the terrifying clash of forces erupted; visible air waves swept from the sky, turning into a dreadful hurricane that raged outward, destroying the surrounding forest and everything else!

The massive bombardment made the entire Susanoo body tremble!

But Ishihara remained unmoved, arms crossed over his shoulders, his gaze fixed tightly on the True Thousand Hands.

For the horizontally slashing long blade had already landed upon the True Thousand Hands!

"Stop him!"

"Sage Art: Wood Release: Wood Block Technique!"

Senju Hashirama roared like thunder.

When activating the Topmost Buddha, the True Thousand Hands' original Great Buddha had already extended both hands to meet the long blade's slash.

At the same time, he summoned Wood Release to form a defense blocking before him.

His eyes stared fixedly at the long blade's slash.

Can the True Thousand Hands withstand a slash of this magnitude?!

Closer!

Closer!

Collision imminent!

The next moment.

Senju Hashirama's pupils suddenly contracted.

Shhh!!!

A sound of a blade cutting wood rang out.

Just as the True Thousand Hands' two hands clamped onto the long blade.

The long blade's motion barely hesitated; under the immense force, it pierced straight through both palms!

Continuing its slash toward the True Thousand Hands' original body!

"Haa!!!"

Senju Hashirama erupted with chakra in a frenzy.

Not only did he need to block Ishihara, but he also had to control the True Thousand Hands to launch an attack.

He raised his head, his gaze colliding with Ishihara's, who stood in the air with arms crossed over his shoulders.

Both men's eyes held the unshakeable resolve of certain victory!