The First Hokage looked around with a somewhat confused expression, taking a long moment to process his surroundings before speaking. "Hmm... this is Konoha, isn't it? I never expected to see it again after death." Noticing Tobirama Senju beside him, he continued, "Tobirama, this technique that can summon the dead back to life—you developed this, didn't you?"
Tobirama nodded, surveying their surroundings before fixing Orochimaru with an icy stare. "You're the one who reincarnated us?"
Orochimaru's long tongue slithered out, dancing in the air as if in silent confirmation.
"Little Monkey! It's been so long! I never expected you to look even older than me now! Ahahaha!" The First Hokage seemed oblivious to the gravity of the situation, laughing carelessly as he addressed the Third Hokage.
"Big brother, this isn't the time for jokes," Tobirama frowned with exasperation. "Our opponent this time appears to be Little Monkey himself—this is no laughing matter!"
For all his brother's strength, Tobirama often found himself at a loss for words regarding everything else about him.
"Is that so?" Hashirama's expression grew noticeably serious as he assessed his current body, worry creeping across his face. "This body allows me to unleash nearly perfect strength... Konoha might be in trouble..."
Hashirama understood all too well how terrifying it was for him to fight at near-perfect capacity. His undefeated record in battle was proof enough. In his understanding of the ninja world, no one could withstand his full power—even Madara Uchiha, the only person who could match him, had died by his hand.
"Lord First, there's no need to worry about Konoha. As I said, I will kill you both," Kai said calmly.
"Kai Mitarashi? A child of the Mitarashi clan?" Tobirama's eyes showed confusion.
The Third Hokage spoke up: "Tobirama-sensei, Kai is an exceptional ninja. He'll definitely be able to stop you and Lord First."
Though he said this, the Third Hokage couldn't be certain Kai could defeat Hashirama Senju. After all, Hashirama was the ninja who had pacified the chaotic era, established the Hidden Leaf Village, and earned the title "God of Shinobi."
"Alright, reminiscing time is over!"
Two talismans shot from Orochimaru's hands, embedding themselves in the skulls of the First and Second Hokage.
"Fire Release: Fire Dragon Flame Bullet!"
The Third Hokage launched his fire jutsu without hesitation!
"Water Release: Water Formation Wall!"
A circular water barrier instantly rose, effortlessly blocking the incoming fire technique!
"Truly worthy of the Second Hokage," Kai remarked casually. "To use water release at full power in a completely dry environment without any reduction in strength." Suddenly, his tone shifted: "However, this battlefield is far too cramped. It's time we changed venues. First..."
"Let me destroy this fragile barrier!"
Kai's voice grew increasingly cold as his right eye revealed the yellow tomoe of his Tenseigan. A massive repulsive force suddenly erupted from his body, pressing against the walls generated by the Four Violet Flames Formation.
"Shatter for me!"
As Kai's words fell, the repulsive force amplified a hundredfold. The Four Violet Flames Formation had no possibility of withstanding such tremendous power and shattered completely.
"Good! Now, let us fight to our hearts' content!" Facing Hashirama at full strength actually stirred some interest in Kai.
Kai's aura surged dramatically as the area around his eyes gradually turned dark red. Sage Mode activated!
"The Sage Mode of Ryūchi Cave—did little Tsunade teach you this? How is she doing?" Hashirama's eyes flashed with nostalgia, though his offensive didn't pause as several kunai flew toward Kai.
Kai's lips curved slightly as he sidestepped the incoming kunai, smiling as he replied: "Tsunade-nee is doing great! She spends every day either gambling or drinking. Though it seems she inherited your gambling luck, Lord First—she always loses."
"Hahaha! That's good to hear. Now then... let's have a proper battle."
With those words, Hashirama also burst into Sage Mode. As a super Kage-level powerhouse, his speed in entering Sage Mode was no slower than Kai's.
"Wood Release: Wood Dragon Technique!" Hashirama formed seals...
"Wood Release: Wood Dragon Technique!" Kai simultaneously formed seals.
In the next moment, two wooden dragons rose into the air, instantly locked in fierce combat, their struggle intense and evenly matched.
At that moment, Tobirama's attack struck from the side.
"Water Release: Water Severing Wave!"
Tobirama's signature water jutsu—an S-rank high-power offensive water technique that violently expelled a high-pressure water jet from the mouth to attack enemies. Extremely powerful with devastating lethality, it cut like a blade. During the final battle, Tobirama had used this technique to damage the Divine Tree's offshoots.
Barely dodging Tobirama's Water Severing Wave, Kai couldn't help but feel impressed. Such a high-pressure water jet would mean certain death or severe injury upon contact—even for him. However, the water jet could never touch his body.
"Puppet Reincarnation!"
His left eye revealed the blue tomoe of his Mangekyō Sharingan as a thunderous rumbling filled the air. A massive stone giant emerged from underground.
"What... what is that thing Kai-sama summoned?!"
"So... so incredible!"
"..."
Many Konoha ninja who had never seen Kai use Puppet Reincarnation stood slack-jawed in amazement.
After the stone giant appeared, it began grappling with Tobirama. Kai didn't want someone constantly interfering while he fought Hashirama at his peak.
"An impressive ocular jutsu!" Hashirama also noticed the changes in Kai's eyes and the spinning tomoe within them, asking with some confusion: "Is that the Mangekyō Sharingan?"
Having faced Madara Uchiha and Izuna Uchiha, both of whom possessed the Mangekyō Sharingan, Hashirama was naturally familiar with it.
"Something like that, but these eyes are far more powerful than the Mangekyō Sharingan," Kai replied. There was no need to hide anything from a dead man.
The tomoe in his eyes gradually faded as Kai had no intention of using his Tenseigan abilities against Hashirama. When facing Hashirama, there was only one way—
To defeat him with the strongest Wood Release techniques!
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