Chapter 153 – Slightly Dirty Clothes
"So that means… there's no one who can actually hurt Nii-san?" Kakashi asked, disbelief written all over his face as he looked at Shikaku.
"I'm not completely sure," Shikaku replied, tapping his chin thoughtfully. "There might be a way… maybe through Genjutsu."
"That won't work," Kakashi said, shaking his head. "My brother possesses both Conqueror's Haki and a Dojutsu far superior to the Sharingan. He's immune to all forms of illusion."
On the battlefield, Yusuke stood motionless, watching as the golden pollen drifted lazily through the air.
"So this attack is useless too, huh?" he muttered softly.
"Water Release: Whirlpool Blade!"
Dozens of razor-sharp blades made of water spiraled toward him, slicing through the air with a violent hiss. But before they could touch him, Yusuke's body was surrounded by a spinning current of water. The attacks were absorbed completely, leaving no trace behind.
"Brother, Tsunade's found herself quite an incredible man," Tobirama remarked in awe.
"Indeed… his power is terrifying," Hashirama agreed, his expression serious. "Tobirama, is there any way we can deal with him?"
"There's one possibility," Tobirama said after a pause. "We can't defeat him—but we might be able to seal him, at least temporarily."
"Then leave it to me," Hashirama said.
"Wood Release: Wood Golem Jutsu!"
From all directions, massive trunks of wood gathered and twisted together, forming an enormous wooden golem. Around its body coiled a gigantic Wood Dragon. The two Senju brothers stood atop its head.
The golem roared, swinging a massive punch toward Yusuke.
"Pointless," Yusuke said calmly. "The distance between you and me is… infinite."
He didn't move an inch.
"It's not that simple, boy! Sealing Technique: Modified Four Symbols Seal!"
In an instant, Tobirama's seal formation froze the air around Yusuke.
"Sage Art: Shinsuusenju!"
Dark markings appeared around Hashirama's eyes as he entered Sage Mode. The earth trembled as he poured his energy into the seal.
Yusuke was now completely enclosed within their sealing field.
"Good," Yusuke said quietly, a calm smile forming on his lips. "That's how it should be."
"Air Quake!"
A blinding light gathered in his hand before he slammed his fist outward. The air itself cracked—like shattering glass—as ripples of space tore across the battlefield.
"Not good!" both Hokage shouted at once, realizing something was terribly wrong.
"Now then," Yusuke said with a grin. "Let's enjoy ourselves a little."
The cold, untouchable aura surrounding his body disappeared as he deactivated Infinity.
"Hahaha! What an interesting young man," Tobirama said, feeling the sudden change in the air. "So you've decided to drop your defenses, have you?"
"Then I'll fight seriously as well," Hashirama said with a calm breath. "It's been a long time since I've faced someone this strong."
The ground beneath him erupted as massive trees burst forth again, merging into the golem's body. Now the wooden giant wielded a massive sword and shield.
"Void Blast!"
Energy swirled between Yusuke's palms before he released it as a colossal orb of light. Wherever it passed, the ground fractured and split apart.
"Shindo: Absolute Defense!"
The golem raised its shield, bracing against the devastating wave. Though cracks spread across its surface, the Wood Release immediately absorbed natural energy from the surroundings, repairing itself in moments.
"Takemikazuchi Sword—Slash!"
The golem swung its enormous sword down toward Yusuke.
"Frozen Moment!"
A deadly frost wrapped around Yusuke's hand as he raised it, instantly freezing the wooden blade mid-swing.
His expression shifted slightly. His gaze locked onto the frozen sword.
That wasn't just any weapon.
It was the Amanototsuka Sword—a divine relic on par with Itachi Uchiha's Totsuka Blade.
A holy weapon capable of purifying toxins, erasing hidden powers, and piercing nearly any form of defense. It could absorb chakra and life energy from its target to strengthen itself, granting immunity to poison and elemental energy such as lightning.
And with Hashirama's limitless Wood Release sustaining it, breaking that sword would be no easy feat.
"In that case," Yusuke said, a small smile tugging at his lips, "I suppose it's time to clean up the battlefield."
The air shimmered with heat. It was clear his ice wouldn't be enough against Hashirama's divine weapon.
"Volcanic Eruption!"
Both of Yusuke's arms turned to molten magma. Thick black smoke curled from his body as he punched toward the heavens.
The sky darkened. Clouds churned violently—and from above, flaming boulders of magma began to fall like meteor rain.
"This is… Lava Release?!" Kakashi shouted in disbelief.
"No," Tsunade said, her voice low and grave. "This isn't Lava Release. This is pure magma drawn from the earth itself. The power of nature, unfiltered. This level of heat can permanently alter the climate of an island. Its destructive force may be less than his Void Shock, but its lethality… is far greater. Without a barrier, Konoha would've been annihilated instantly."
Silence fell. Everyone who heard her words could only stare at Yusuke in stunned awe.
How powerful was this man, truly?
Even a casual attack from him could erase an entire village in an instant.
Even Hashirama—God of Shinobi—looked astonished.
In the middle of the burning wasteland, Yusuke stood unscathed amidst the molten rain, his figure framed by ruin and fire.
The magma obliterated everything it touched, reducing trees and earth alike to nothing in a heartbeat.
"What a terrifying young man…" Tobirama murmured.
"Sage Art: Wood Release—True Several Thousand Hands!"
A colossal wooden Buddha emerged from the heavens, its form towering more than ten times the size of the golem.
"Water Release: Whirlpool Vortex!"
Tobirama summoned a massive water dragon that spiraled upward, forming countless layers of turbulent waves.
"Top Transcendent Buddha Strike!"
Thousands of hands descended from the Buddha in a single overwhelming assault.
"Armament Haki: Mochi Gatling!"
Dozens of golden, mochi-like arms sprouted from Yusuke's back, meeting the assault head-on in a furious clash.
"Absolute Zero: Ice Age!"
The temperature plummeted. The entire battlefield froze in an instant, Tobirama's technique encased in crystal-clear ice.
The freezing air spread rapidly toward Tobirama himself, but Hashirama swiftly raised massive wooden walls to block the advancing frost.
So this is the true strength of the First Hokage… incredible, Kakashi thought silently. Can I really ever surpass someone like him—or Nii-san?
"No matter how strong Grandfather is," Tsunade whispered, "he's still not his equal."
Her voice trembled with quiet disappointment. Deep down, she had hoped her grandfather could win—perhaps so Yusuke wouldn't have to bear his solitude alone.
But she knew that was impossible. Yusuke was far beyond him—beyond anyone.
As the battle reached its peak, their attacks collided and canceled each other out. Tobirama was left panting, and even Hashirama began to show signs of fatigue.
This was a technique Hashirama rarely used, even in his prime. The last time he unleashed it—against Madara—he had nearly died. Not long after, he did die.
Fighting Madara alone had pushed him to the brink. Facing Yusuke was something else entirely.
Yusuke, however, showed no signs of exhaustion.
No fatigue. No chakra loss.
He hadn't even used his true power yet—his Dojutsu remained inactive, and several of his Devil Fruit abilities were untouched.
In short—
Tobirama was heavily injured.
Hashirama sustained light wounds.
And Yusuke?
Only his clothes were a little dirty.
Honestly, if he hadn't turned off his Infinity, even that wouldn't have happened.
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