Ryushi frowned, instinctively wanting to refuse.
As someone who had traveled back from the future, after much discussion, the conclusion was simply that he didn't need to do anything.
Wouldn't that make him look useless?
However, after careful consideration, he had to admit that going with the flow was indeed the best option for now!
Ryushi coughed twice, "Then go ahead and fight with peace of mind. I'll support you from behind!"
The White Snake Sage exclaimed enthusiastically, "With Ryushi watching over us, this war is definitely ours to win!"
Ichimomozuki waved her hand, "This doesn't concern you anymore. Step back!"
"Yes!" The White Snake Sage respectfully retreated, faintly hearing Ichimomozuki discussing the Chakra Fruit.
Her face still maintained a respectful expression, but inwardly, she secretly scoffed, "Thinking about dividing the spoils of victory before the war has even begun! How narrow-minded! With the intelligence of these extraterrestrials, how could they ever outwit Aizen!"
Recalling the moment twelve years ago when Aizen established a connection with her through Orochimaru, the White Snake Sage couldn't help but marvel in her heart, "Aizen is truly the one destined to achieve great things!"
In her opinion, Aizen had infiltrated the Ninja Alliance by placing Orochimaru as a spy, which is why he knew everything about the alliance's inner affairs.
As for the Gaka organization, it went without saying—according to what she knew, she herself was already among the second group of infiltrators!
Powerful in strength and deep in scheming, someone like him was naturally more qualified to rule this world than Seiki Shimaseki and those Otsutsuki!
Thinking of this, the White Snake Sage quietly quickened her pace, "I must hurry and pass this intelligence to Aizen!"
...
While dark currents stirred in the shadows, the surface-level conflict—the Fifth Great Ninja World War—raged on with great intensity!
Central Zone.
"Open fire!"
Under Ruiga's command, one thousand Pacifists simultaneously fired [Dust Release] techniques toward the Alliance forces!
Hundreds of beams of light erupted with immense power, leaving long, narrow gashes across the surface of the Moon!
Such attacks were clearly too much for ordinary ninja to withstand, but they weren't planning to resist either.
The ninja of the Alliance scattered as best as they could, breaking through the gaps between the attacks. Once they got close to the Mechanized Bodies, the threat of [Dust Release] would greatly decrease!
Moreover, many powerful warriors rushed directly toward the Mechanized Bodies upon entering the battlefield!
With the Life Spring to recover from injuries and exhaustion, the devastating [Dust Release] techniques had become the greatest threat on the battlefield!
However, the Xu organization naturally wouldn't just stand by and watch the enemy advance. The modified White Zetsu Army formed the most formidable defense line in front of the Pacifists!
Powerful Ninjutsu techniques, normally a rare sight, became surprisingly common here, with frequent explosions and thunderous sounds!
In an instant, both sides were shrouded in intense gunfire!
And such fierce exchanges were just a small reflection of the vast battlefield. Wherever the eye could see, battle was raging!
Amid the hail of bullets, a punk-styled figure stood tall and proud.
"Hashirama, come fight me!"
Hashirama appeared in response, "Here I come!"
"Still the same old Madara," Hashirama mused, deeply moved. "I never thought you'd fight for others' sake as well!"
Madara snorted coldly. "That Seiki Shimaseki actually brought peace. Since that's the case, following his orders once isn't so bad after all!"
"Madara, you..."
"Enough talk! Let's fight!"
Perhaps aware this might be their final battle, Madara immediately unleashed his full power at the start, transforming directly into Complete Body — Susanoo and swinging his massive blade downward in a fierce slash toward Hashirama!
The Shinra Tensei's Repelling Force surged through the blade, vibrating the air like space itself was trembling!
"A bold move!" Hashirama also cast aside his distractions and engaged fully in the battle!
A mountainous statue rose from the earth, its hundreds of arms striking out in rapid succession!
Boom!
The clash between the giant sword and the statue's arms was lightning fast — within just one second, they collided over a hundred times!
The shockwaves, comparable to a Category 12 hurricane, radiated outward. Wooden splinters caught in the blast accelerated like bullets, leaving countless craters even in the reinforced ground.
As for the nearby fighters caught in the fray, they were blown away without even the slightest preparation!
Locked in fierce combat, Madara and Hashirama naturally paid no heed to the plight of others. Madara swung his blade at high speed while opening his mouth.
[Yasaka Magatama!]
Countless glowing orbs shot from Susanoo's mouth, striking the statue and shattering it into pieces!
However, from the wreckage, wooden dragons rapidly sprouted and coiled tightly around the Susanoo.
"Don't think you can defeat me twice with the same trick, Hashirama!"
Fully aware that Hashirama's Wood Dragon could absorb chakra, Madara didn't dare hesitate and quickly unleashed the ultimate Shinra Tensei!
An immense Repelling Force erupted from Madara's body, instantly destroying the entangling wooden dragons and sending even Hashirama flying backward!
Around him, the blast created a vacuum-like clearing!
Not even those ten kilometers away escaped the shockwave!
"Is this truly Aniki's strength? So terrifying!" At the edge of the battlefield, Izuna stared in awe and murmured.
"No, this is only part of his true power!" Tobirama replied grimly.
Of course, he remembered clearly — during the Fourth Great Ninja War eight years ago, Madara, using Rinnegan's Shadow, had demonstrated a terrifying level of strength!
That was the true power of the Rinnegan!
As for Izuna, he still held resentment toward the man who had killed him — Madara. Naturally, he didn't have a pleasant expression.
Still, curiosity overwhelmed him as he couldn't help asking, "Just how strong is Aniki's true power?"
However, Tobirama teased him and then turned his gaze toward the sky without further explanation. "Those two youths have already surpassed both Aniki and Madara. Yet another boy is capable of suppressing them both. Truly, can we say nothing but 'this is the power of the Otsutsuki'?"
Above in the sky, Naruto, surrounded by a golden aura, Sasuke in his Perfect Susanoo, and Toneri in Tenseigan Mode engaged in a battle so intense that heaven and earth seemed to change!
"Damn it, this guy has gotten even stronger than during the Tournament!" Naruto shouted while hurling Wind Release: Rasenshuriken, exchanging words with Sasuke mid-battle.
"He seems to have some additional power that resembles the strength we received from the Sage of Six Paths!" Sasuke mused.
Their conversation was no secret to Toneri. After sending both flying with a Silver Wheel Reincarnation Explosion, Toneri chuckled softly, "You entered this domain thanks to the Sage of Six Paths, right? Too bad. My ancestor is actually the younger brother of the Sage of Six Paths—Hamura Otsutsuki! Let's find out together who truly deserves to rule this world."
At this moment, Neji activated the [Eight Gates], opening the first seven, and charged toward Toneri by stepping on air. "Naruto! Sasuke! I'm here to help you!"
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