Chapter 355

The next second, Yamamoto Genryusai Shigekuni appeared before him and threw a punch using the same old trick.

Senju Hashirama's eyes narrowed; having been prepared, his body instantly erupted with solidified purple aura!

Condensing Chakra onto his right fist, he met Yamamoto Genryusai Shigekuni's Bone with a Rasengan!

Boom!!

A violent, muffled sound rang out!

The instant their fists collided, it was as if time throughout the entire space froze!

The terrifying powers of the two intertwined, instantly stirring up an invisible shockwave in the air!

Visible air waves rippled outward in concentric circles!

Senju Hashirama's fist tightened, blue veins bulging on his forehead!

After his gaze collided with Yamamoto Genryusai Shigekuni's, that calm indifference startled him deeply.

This feeling was as though he had already exerted his full strength, while his opponent had only just begun.

Thinking of this situation, Senju Hashirama's breathing suddenly grew heavy.

Just then, Yamamoto Genryusai Shigekuni's fist became even heavier.

Sensing this change, Senju Hashirama let out a low roar, determination flashing in his eyes as he gathered all the purple battle qi burning on his body into his right fist!

The patterns on his face rose again, and he instantly entered Sage Mode!

With the boost from this state, Senju Hashirama was finally able to maintain a balance with Yamamoto Genryusai Shigekuni's power.

A slight change appeared in Yamamoto Genryusai Shigekuni's eyes, and he said calmly, "Young man, your strength is not bad."

Young man?

Senju Hashirama bitter-smiled in his heart.

He was already over forty when he died, yet somehow there was still a day someone would call him a young man.

And yet, this young man of his was inferior in strength to the elderly old man before him.

Yamamoto Genryusai Shigekuni's gaze remained calm as he continued, "However, what this old man lacks most nowadays is physical stamina."

Due to his advanced age, his physical stamina was long ago far from what it once was.

"But aside from that, this old man is the strongest Soul Reaper in a thousand years!"

As his words fell, Yamamoto Genryusai Shigekuni lifted his cane.

Reiatsu rapidly condensed!

Senju Hashirama's eyes widened, instinctively sensing a thick threat!

Without hesitation, using Yamamoto Genryusai Shigekuni's fist as a pivot for his Rasengan, his whole person instantly flew backward, and he unleashed a Ninjutsu without a second thought!

"Summoning Technique: Five-Layered Rashomon!"

Five giant iron gates shaped like ghost faces instantly rose!

"Ghost Fire."

Yamamoto Genryusai Shigekuni's calm voice sounded, and the Reiatsu on his cane instantly erupted!

Boom!!

The Ghost Fire moved extremely fast; the first Rashomon gate was pierced as easily as tofu by the Ghost Fire, which continued its assault on the second Rashomon gate with undiminished force!

It was not until the fourth Rashomon gate was shattered that the Ghost Fire's Reiatsu was completely exhausted.

Senju Hashirama stared at Yamamoto Genryusai Shigekuni with a grave expression.

Just a casual strike, and it nearly broke through his Five-Layered Rashomon?

Not even Madara's Susanoo slash had this kind of power!

This level of strength had already somewhat exceeded his imagination.

Moreover...

Their most proficient abilities had not yet been used.

Zanpakuto Release!

Thinking this, Senju Hashirama searched for Yamamoto Genryusai Shigekuni's Zanpakuto.

But strangely, there was no sign of a Zanpakuto on Yamamoto Genryusai Shigekuni's person.

"Are you looking for this?"

Yamamoto Genryusai Shigekuni's eyes opened slightly, and the top of his cane suddenly dissipated, revealing a sword hilt.

"It was actually hidden inside the cane..."

Senju Hashirama murmured.

Suddenly, a flash of white light streaked past!

Yamamoto Genryusai Shigekuni's weather-beaten voice sounded beside his ear.

"Flesh Slash!"

Hiss—

Senju Hashirama's eyes bulged wide as his entire body was instantly sliced in two!

But Yamamoto Genryusai Shigekuni's eyes shifted slightly.

This body no longer possessed a soul.

As expected.

The Senju Hashirama that had been sliced in two suddenly turned into wood and quietly collapsed to the ground.

Just then, a light shout suddenly rang out from behind Yamamoto Genryusai Shigekuni.

"Sage Art: Wood Release: World of Trees!!"

Senju Hashirama clapped his hands together, and Sage Mode Chakra erupted violently!

The ground within Soul Society suddenly churned, and huge trees grew wildly, surging toward Yamamoto Genryusai Shigekuni!

Trees also suddenly sprouted from the ground beneath Yamamoto Genryusai Shigekuni's feet, wrapping around his legs!

Yamamoto Genryusai Shigekuni moved his feet and discovered these trees possessed extremely strong toughness, making them difficult to break free from.

In the next instant, Yamamoto Genryusai Shigekuni's body was entangled by the trees, leaving only his head exposed.

Under Sage Mode, Wood Release: World of Trees covered a wider area, and the trees' toughness and power were even greater.

Under Senju Hashirama's control, Wood Release: World of Trees crazily compressed Yamamoto Genryusai Shigekuni's flesh.

It emitted creaking sounds.

But even though Yamamoto Genryusai Shigekuni's body bore immense pressure, his expression remained unchanged, as if nothing could cause any fluctuation on his face.

Yamamoto Genryusai Shigekuni quietly watched Senju Hashirama; those eyes, calm as an unruffled valley, exerted an inexplicable pressure on Senju Hashirama.

· ····Seeking Flowers··· ···

Senju Hashirama's gaze was firm, and he clapped his hands together once more.

"Sage Art: Wood Release: True Thousand Hands!!"

Wood Release: World of Trees was merely his feint.

If it could achieve an effect, that would naturally be best.

But if it failed to work, then let it serve as a control Skill to restrain Yamamoto Genryusai Shigekuni's movements, forcing him to fully endure the upcoming attack!

As soon as Senju Hashirama's words fell, a thousand-armed Guanyin statue piercing the sky rose from the ground!

Even the sun was blocked by this colossal figure!

Soul Society instantly turned dark.

The appearance of the thousand-armed Guanyin statue caused endless gales to sweep through Soul Society.

Tsunade stared blankly at her grandfather.

To tell the truth.

Although both Konoha and the Ninja World had been praising her grandfather ever since she could remember.

Yet until now, this was the first time she had personally witnessed her grandfather take action.

Although she had already seen it through the monitor before.

But when she experienced it firsthand, the impact was completely different!

She simply could not imagine how utterly desperate it must have been for the Ninja living in the same era as her grandfather!

A complex emotion rose within Tsunade's heart.

In her heart, she did not wish to see her grandfather and Second Grandpa die due to conflicts with the Land of Whirlpools.

But she was now also a member of the Land of Whirlpools, sharing a fate where glory and ruin were intertwined.

This feeling of being caught in the middle made her feel incredibly uncomfortable and distressed.