Senju Hashirama's performance, his battle with Raikage A, and the actions of Senju Tobirama and Hiruzen Sarutobi at this moment.
Itachi once again recalled the few instances of Yuuki taking action from his memories.
After becoming Uchiha Clan Head, Yuuki no longer held back in battle. That's right, Uchiha Tomoki doesn't need to form hand seals to fight.
Itachi discovered the first step to becoming a strong individual: try not to form hand seals!
Even if hand seals are sometimes necessary, one must always have attack methods that don't require them.
The sharp pains currently emanating from his right eye reminded Itachi that he had already taken the first step towards becoming a strong individual.
Senju Hashirama, atop the Wood Golem's head, had not unclasped his hands.
"Five-Layer Rashomon!"
Senju Tobirama's powerful Water Release, after being blocked by the Rashomon, appeared to be running out of steam by the time it reached the Wood Golem.
It merely washed the Wood Golem's feet.
Hiruzen Sarutobi's Wood Release, on the other hand, was casually swatted away by the Wood Golem's raised right palm, changing its direction.
It wasn't over yet!
Hiruzen Sarutobi exerted all his strength, even the veins in his neck bulging, as he gripped the staff tightly and swung it with incredible speed towards the Wood Golem.
"Smack!"
A loud bang resounded as Hiruzen Sarutobi struck the Wood Golem!
The anticipated movement was nonexistent; the Wood Golem's body didn't even sway.
He simply gave the Wood Golem a massage.
The master and disciple worked together, unleashing two waves of attacks almost simultaneously.
Sauna, haircut, foot wash, and massage!
This was all under the circumstances where Orochimaru cared about Itachi's life and death, and his offensive power was not strong.
The Ninja God, Senju Hashirama, along with his Wood Release that brought peace to the chaotic world, still inspired despair even with his diminished strength.
"Hiruzen, although many things are still unclear, for now, take this brat and go quickly. I'll find a way to hold off Big Brother!"
Senju Tobirama still had trump cards at this moment, but their destructive range was a bit too large, so he planned to have Hiruzen Sarutobi take Itachi and retreat.
What a familiar scene.
Hiruzen Sarutobi felt as if he had returned to the late stages of the First Ninja World War.
Even if I become a Konoha rogue Ninja, will you still trust me, Sensei?
Hiruzen Sarutobi, whose heart had long been sealed away and grown cold from carrying the burdens of Konoha and the Ninja World for decades, began to feel a warmth.
"Sensei, you know that Edo Tensei can only be sealed. Is there a way to get me close to them?"
Hiruzen Sarutobi did not leave obediently as he had decades ago; instead, he posed a question to Senju Tobirama.
Senju Tobirama was stunned for a moment upon hearing this, looking at Hiruzen Sarutobi's small Ninja tool pouch.
Senju Tobirama knew only a few sealing jutsus that could seal Hashirama without preparation, and Hiruzen Sarutobi was likely to know only one of them.
"Hiruzen, is it Mito-san's...?"
Senju Tobirama didn't ask directly, but his tone carried a hint of question.
Hiruzen Sarutobi nodded.
"Sensei, this is my choice. I will seal Shodai(1st)-sama, my disciple Orochimaru, and you, Sensei!"
Senju Tobirama looked at the now elderly Hiruzen Sarutobi, whose eyes were filled with determination, and did not refuse.
As for Hiruzen Sarutobi's statement that he would seal him as well, Senju Tobirama saw no problem with it.
"I will create an opportunity for you, Hiruzen!"
Seeing his Sensei agree, Hiruzen Sarutobi turned to Uchiha Itachi.
"Itachi, from now on, you're on your own!"
Senju Tobirama, who had more or less discerned something from the state and various actions and words of Hiruzen Sarutobi and Uchiha Itachi, also looked at Itachi and spoke.
"Uchiha brat, although I don't know exactly what happened in Konoha, open your Sharingan wide and see clearly."
Senju Tobirama, knowing that Hiruzen Sarutobi knew the Uzumaki Clan's Dead Demon Consuming Seal, now felt confident of victory and did not tell Itachi to hurry and escape.
Next, it was time to teach the juniors a lesson.
After a slight pause, Senju Tobirama spoke again.
"The will of fire, which has been passed down continuously since the founding of Konoha, the will of fire named after your Uchiha's most proud Fire Release!"
After speaking, Senju Tobirama pulled Hiruzen Sarutobi and vanished from their original spot.
When they reappeared, they were already on the shoulder of the Wood Golem where they had stood before.
"You provide cover, I'll advance!"
With that, Senju Tobirama once again sped towards the top of the Wood Golem's head.
Just as Hiruzen Sarutobi and Senju Tobirama had planned to take out both Orochimaru and Senju Hashirama, and even intended to give Itachi a final lesson, the sky cracked open!
Countless ice shards fell towards the ground, but before they could descend far, they all vanished into the air, as they were not real ice after all.
Everyone looked up.
A figure, silhouetted against the light, slowly descended.
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