"This can't go on." Orochimaru's heart sank into the abyss.
So, gritting his teeth, he forcibly manipulated the several figures into launching an attack.
Although their impure world bodies were pressed down and could barely move, they were still Kage-level powerhouses after all, possessing immense strength and unyielding wills.
Under Orochimaru's forced control, they broke free from the shackles of the oppressive aura and each launched their attacks.
The Third Hokage, Hiruzen Sarutobi, formed hand seals and unleashed a powerful Fire Release technique, flames roaring like a dragon towards Hashirama Senju.
The Third Kazekage manipulated iron sand, sending it flying like countless blades towards Hashirama Senju and Roy.
The Fourth Kazekage unleashed a massive wave of sand.
Tobirama Senju, meanwhile, released Water Release.
However, they did not know what kind of terrifying opponent they were facing.
Hashirama Senju's gaze was calm. Instead of employing the Wood Release technique that was renowned throughout the ninja world, he chose to demonstrate another formidable power—Armament Haki.
The Third Hokage Hiruzen Sarutobi's Fire Release technique struck first, a raging inferno like a fire dragon, carrying scorching heat as it howled toward Hashirama Senju.
Yet, Hashirama Senju remained unhurried. He raised his arm slightly, and in an instant, black Armament Haki coated it, like an indestructible suit of armor.
When the fire dragon touched his arm, the flames were instantly scattered, turning into countless sparks dancing in the air.
Immediately after, the iron sand manipulated by the Third Kazekage shot toward Hashirama Senju with a sharp whistling sound.
Hashirama Senju's eyes sharpened, his Armament Haki flaring up powerfully. He took a firm step forward.
The iron sand, upon nearing him, was forcibly blocked by an invisible force, then, as if crushed by immense power, shattered into fine iron filings that scattered to the ground.
"Magnet Release: Golden Sand Surging Wave!"
With a great shout from the Fourth Kazekage, vast amounts of golden sand surged from around him, instantly coalescing into a surging, roaring wave that rushed toward Hashirama Senju.
Where the golden sand passed, deep gouges were carved into the ground.
Hashirama Senju raised an eyebrow slightly. The Armament Haki surrounding him surged even more, burning like black flames.
He stomped his feet hard on the ground. As he neared the sand wave, he swung his fist forward.
The powerful Armament Haki, like a giant blade, sliced the surging golden sand wave in an instant.
The golden sand was scattered by the force of the Haki, forming a golden mist in the air.
Tobirama Senju, controlled by Orochimaru, witnessed this series of terrifying actions by his elder brother, his heart filled with shock.
"Although Big Brother was incredibly strong before, relying solely on taijutsu, he was nowhere near this level."
He muttered to himself, a hint of disbelief in his voice.
His elder brother was undoubtedly powerful, and his Wood Release was unparalleled in the ninja world, but now, displaying such terrifying strength with just taijutsu far exceeded his understanding.
Orochimaru unconsciously licked his lips, his eyes filled with shock and confusion.
"Wasn't the First Hokage's strongest ability the Wood Release secret arts? What is this all about, this pure hand-to-hand combat?"
He cursed inwardly, forming hand seals rapidly and manipulating the others to attack again.
Except for Tobirama Senju, who gritted his teeth and struggled to resist Orochimaru's control, the other three wore helpless expressions.
"Be careful, Lord Hashirama." Hiruzen Sarutobi warned.
Chakra surged wildly around him, his robes flapping loudly as five clones formed hand seals at high speed, shouting: "Five Release: Great Combo Technique!"
In an instant, techniques of fire, water, earth, wind, and lightning surged toward Hashirama Senju.
The five elemental techniques intertwined, forming a powerful and terrifying torrent of force.
Where the Five Release: Great Combo Technique passed, the ground split, rocks shattered, and the entire base trembled incessantly.
The two Kazekage's eyes sharpened as they manipulated their iron sand and gold sand.
"Magnet Release: Iron Sand World Law! Magnet Release: Gold Sand World Law!"
Vast quantities of iron sand and gold sand erupted from underground, instantly forming an ocean of golden sand that surged toward Hashirama Senju.
Watching this formidable attack bearing down on him, Hashirama Senju showed no fear whatsoever; instead, a grin of excitement appeared on his face.
"Ha! Bring it on!"
The black Armament Haki around him grew even denser, churning like a tangible substance. Simultaneously, the powerful Conqueror's Haki began to swirl around him like an invisible hurricane, accompanied by crackling black and red lightning.
He threw a punch. The force of the fist, carrying the pressure of Conqueror's Haki, tore through the air like a black-and-red lightning bolt with a sharp boom.
The surrounding space seemed to warp from the punch. The base's walls began to crack, and rocks rained down like hailstones.
In an instant, the fist wind howled. When Hashirama Senju's fist collided with the combined attacks, it caused a massive explosion.
The torrent of techniques from the Five Release: Great Combo Technique instantly crumbled under the impact of the Haki. The iron sand and gold sand of the two Kazekage were shredded by the invisible force, scattering across the ground.
The powerful shockwave radiated outward, causing the entire base to shake violently.
Hiruzen Sarutobi, the Third Kazekage, and the Fourth Kazekage, all under Orochimaru's control, were thrown back uncontrollably by the terrifying impact, crashing heavily to the ground with dull thuds.
Orochimaru's expression turned grim.
He never imagined that Hashirama Senju could easily overwhelm the full-force attacks of several Kage-level powerhouses with a single punch. This overwhelming strength filled him with despair.
"So this is the God of Shinobi? Just taijutsu alone has reached this level. If he were to use Wood Release…?"
What had just transpired completely overturned his imagination.
The First Hokage could be this strong, capable of effortlessly defeating the combined full-force attacks of multiple Kage-level fighters with pure taijutsu.
"Excellent, Big Brother. Take him out."
Tobirama Senju, however, was excited. Although he didn't understand why his elder brother's taijutsu had improved so terrifyingly in such a short time, in his heart, his elder brother had always been an invincible existence.
Yet, to Tobirama's confusion, Hashirama Senju did not immediately attack Orochimaru as he had expected. Instead, he slowly turned his head to look at the person beside him.
"Haha, good to get the blood flowing. Say, Roy, what do you want to do with this guy?" Hashirama Senju asked with a relaxed smile.
His elder brother would actually ask for someone else's opinion at a time like this. Tobirama found this quite surprising.
He instinctively shifted his focus to Roy, his gaze sharpening with vigilance.
He concentrated, trying to discern Roy's strength and true nature, but no matter how hard he tried, he could detect nothing unusual about Roy.
Roy simply stood there quietly, radiating no sign of immense power, seeming like an ordinary person.
But Tobirama Senju's instincts told him that this man was definitely not simple, perhaps even more terrifying than his elder brother.
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