Chapter 179: Konoha's Outburst, Forcing Retreat
After Konoha's shinobi appeared behind Hashirama...
They looked at Hashirama with excited expressions and quickly spoke respectfully:
"Lord First!"
The loud voice rang out above everyone.
After speaking, the Konoha shinobi simultaneously turned their gazes toward Madara and Yuto in front, united in their hostility.
"What are you all...?"
Hashirama looked at the Konoha shinobi who had appeared, slightly stunned.
Tsunade strode to Hashirama's side, her eyes filled with anger as she looked at Yuto and Madara:
"Konoha Village doesn't need just Grandfather to protect it. Konoha is a place where everyone lives and grows together—we will also fight desperately to defend it!"
"Anyone who wants to destroy Konoha, all of us will fight to the death!"
"Strength of a Hundred Seal: Release!"
Tsunade formed a seal with both hands and let out a low shout. A massive amount of chakra rapidly surged from her body.
The diamond-shaped mark on Tsunade's forehead rapidly expanded, connecting to the center of her forehead.
"Konoha won't be destroyed so easily!"
Jiraiya also stood beside Hashirama with a serious expression, slamming both hands onto the ground.
"Summoning Jutsu!"
Boom! Boom!
As two clouds of smoke dispersed, the Great Toad Sage Fukasaku and Shima from Mount Myoboku simultaneously stood on Jiraiya's shoulders.
"What a tense atmosphere."
Fukasaku looked around upon appearing, his voice carrying a serious tone.
"As expected, something major has happened in Konoha."
Shima narrowed her eyes slightly, her expression serious.
"Two Lords, I'll be counting on you next!"
Jiraiya spoke respectfully.
Fukasaku and Shima looked at each other, then nodded simultaneously, their toad palms pressed together!
In the next moment, a powerful aura suddenly erupted from Jiraiya's body.
Sage Mode!
Jiraiya laughed heartily, looking at Madara and Yuto who stood opposite with indifferent expressions, and spoke loudly:
"Your battle with Lord First is over. Next is the battle with Konoha!"
Feeling the senjutsu chakra surging from Jiraiya's body and seeing the two toads on his shoulders, Hashirama's face showed a surprised expression.
"Is that the Sage Art from Mount Myoboku? Truly amazing."
Hashirama's voice carried a tone of surprise.
"Yes, Lord First."
Hearing Hashirama's words, Jiraiya quickly replied.
Lord First??
Hearing this address, Fukasaku and Shima looked at each other in confusion, then simultaneously turned their gazes to Jiraiya.
Sensing the attention of Fukasaku and Shima, Jiraiya spoke softly:
"That's right, it's Lord Hashirama Senju, the First Hokage of Konoha."
Fukasaku and Shima's faces showed stunned expressions, momentarily unable to react.
"Then who are those two people opposite you?"
Fukasaku suddenly had an extremely bad premonition in his heart and couldn't help but ask.
"Madara Uchiha and Yuto, the First Mizukage."
Jiraiya spoke with a grave expression.
Shima's eyelids twitched violently. She turned to look at Fukasaku on Jiraiya's other shoulder:
"Old man, are we dreaming?"
While Fukasaku and Shima were still somewhat dazed.
A green figure flashed and similarly appeared at the very front of the battlefield.
"Now is the time for the Blue Beast of Konoha to make his entrance, right, Kakashi!"
Might Guy's voice was filled with fighting spirit as he looked at Madara and Yuto opposite.
Kakashi walked out from behind Guy, pulling down his eyepatch with one hand, his body slightly crouching, his expression solemn, completely not planning to respond to Guy.
Seeing Kakashi not responding, Guy didn't mind. He clenched both fists forcefully and roared:
"Eight Inner Gates! Gate of Opening! Gate of Rest! Gate of Life! Gate of Pain!"
Guy opened four gates consecutively. Azure-blue chakra instantly enveloped his entire body.
Not only did Tsunade and the others erupt with powerful auras, but the rest of the Konoha shinobi also simultaneously prepared for battle, their expressions showing determination to fight to the death!
So this is Konoha now?
Seeing this scene before him, Hashirama's eyes flickered slightly, and the originally solemn expression on his face suddenly vanished.
In the next moment, Hashirama placed his hands on his hips, looked at Yuto and Madara, and laughed heartily, showing a foolish expression.
"Madara! Yuto! Do you see? This is the peace I want to protect!"
Hashirama laughed loudly while speaking to Madara and Yuto.
Madara crossed his arms, his face showing an indifferent expression as he looked at Jiraiya, Tsunade, and others in Konoha who were bursting out with considerable auras. He couldn't help but frown.
When Madara heard Hashirama's words and saw his foolishly laughing appearance.
Madara's eyelid twitched. He slowly opened his mouth and spat out two words:
"Idiot!"
Standing in another direction, Yuto looked at the large number of Konoha shinobi gathering behind Hashirama and similarly couldn't help but frown.
Especially when he saw Might Guy standing at the front of the crowd, Yuto let out a light sigh and spoke helplessly:
"What a hassle!"
"HAHAHAHA!!!"
At this moment, loud laughter continuously rang out across the battlefield.
Everyone's gazes turned to Hashirama standing at the center of the battlefield, laughing heartily.
The originally somewhat oppressive atmosphere was forcibly dispelled by the laughter.
The Konoha shinobi who had been showing determination to fight to the death now showed embarrassed expressions on their faces along with Hashirama's laughter.
If they didn't know the person laughing up ahead was the First Hokage, someone would have long since rushed to cover Hashirama's mouth.
A fist suddenly struck Hashirama's head. Tsunade's face was flushed red as she gritted her teeth and spoke:
"Grandfather!!"
Hashirama stopped laughing, rubbed his head, and showed an innocent expression.
Seeing Tsunade's murderous gaze, Hashirama quickly showed a serious expression and looked up at Madara and Yuto in front:
"Shall we fight again! Now it's you against all of Konoha!"
The expressions of both Madara and Yuto darkened simultaneously.
Madara's ugly expression wasn't because of Konoha's shinobi, but because if he really fought against all of Konoha...
As long as Yuto was present, he would definitely have to spend half his energy constantly guarding against Yuto.
And the reason for Yuto's ugly expression was Might Guy. Others might not know, but how could he not know?
"Hmph! Hashirama, I'll let you be smug this time."
Madara let out a cold snort toward Hashirama's direction, and with a flash, he disappeared from the spot.
"This game has just begun. Since you want to play, let's compare using the entire shinobi world."
Yuto twisted his neck, speaking in a flat voice.
In the next moment, Yuto's entire body turned into a black streak of light, disappearing from the eyes of the many Konoha shinobi in the blink of an eye.
Only after a long while, sensing that Madara and Yuto's auras had completely disappeared...
Did Hashirama turn around to look at Tsunade beside him, smiling as he spoke:
"You all won the bet."
As Hashirama's words rang out, Tsunade, Jiraiya, Kakashi, and others all let out a sigh of relief.
"Kakashi, what's going on?"
Might Guy looked at Kakashi beside him who had relaxed, his voice filled with confusion.
"Idiot..."
Kakashi straightened his body, reapplied his eyepatch, and spoke softly.
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