"Hmm?"
Tobirama Senju's words left Izuna Uchiha visibly stunned.
However, his expression quickly shifted to skepticism. "You don't even know Wood Release. What kind of 'ultimate move' could you possibly have?"
Tobirama didn't bother explaining. Instead, he answered with action.
His hands flew through a series of hand seals before he roared, "Water Release: Water Human Technique!"
In an instant, a massive surge of water erupted beneath his feet, rapidly enveloping his entire body. Within moments, it formed a towering humanoid figure, eerily similar in size and shape to a Susanoo—except this one was entirely composed of seawater!
The spectacle left everyone around dumbfounded.
Even the Second Mizukage, Gengetsu Hōzuki, who had been bickering with Tobirama earlier, was left utterly speechless. His face stiffened in disbelief as he muttered, "Damn you, Tobirama… How the hell did you come up with another terrifying move like this? How am I supposed to compete with you now?"
Even Lin Xuan, who had summoned them, was taken aback.
After all, this technique had never appeared in the original Naruto storyline.
But he soon got his answer.
Izuna, after recovering from his shock, demanded coldly, "When the hell did you develop this jutsu?!"
Tobirama smirked. "I've always been thinking about how to counter the Uchiha's Susanoo. This technique was inspired by my elder brother's Wood Human Technique. However, I never fully perfected it… until today."
As he spoke, he manipulated the colossal water construct, stepping forward until it loomed over Izuna's Susanoo—conveniently standing just a head taller.
With a faint smirk, he taunted, "What do you think? Not bad, right?"
Izuna nearly exploded in rage but quickly suppressed it, scoffing, "What a joke. Some flashy Water Human Technique? It's probably all show and no substance!"
But deep down, he was seething.
Tobirama had always been his rival. While Izuna prided himself on his innate talent and the overwhelming power of his Sharingan, when it came to jutsu creation, he could never match Tobirama's genius.
If even his Susanoo—the Uchiha's ultimate defense—was overshadowed by Tobirama's new technique, then he'd truly lost to him in every way.
That was something he absolutely refused to accept.
"Whether it's all show or not, you'll find out soon enough," Tobirama replied calmly.
Izuna nearly lunged at him right then and there. But remembering Madara's earlier orders, he suppressed his fury and sneered, "Fine. Let's see whose power is greater!"
With that, he turned and charged toward the nearby Marine forces!
Tobirama didn't hesitate either, commanding his Water Human to barrel toward the Marines as well.
The Marines, caught in the crossfire, nearly lost their minds.
"If you two want to settle your rivalry, go fight somewhere else! Why the hell are you taking it out on us?!"
But neither Tobirama nor Izuna cared.
In an instant, the two colossal beings began rampaging across the battlefield, crushing everything in their paths.
Meanwhile, the other shinobi—inspired by Madara and Hashirama's overwhelming display—also erupted with newfound power.
Though their individual strength didn't reach the same level as the two legends, their sudden surge in combat prowess was enough to shock their Marine opponents.
"What the hell is going on?!"
"Why are they suddenly so much stronger?!"
As the shinobi forces went all out, the Marines felt their hearts shudder in despair.
At this point, only one thought echoed in their minds:
"These guys… aren't even human! How are we supposed to fight this?!"
The battle had completely turned into a one-sided slaughter.
Across the world, countless spectators watched in awe as Lin Xuan's forces unleashed their full might, overwhelming the Marines with ease.
And with every passing second, Lin Xuan's Reputation Points skyrocketed.
A faint smile curled on his lips.
"Looks like my plan to hold them back earlier was the right call."
Indeed, the shinobi hadn't been fighting at full strength from the start—because Lin Xuan had specifically instructed Madara and Hashirama to restrain them.
His reasoning was simple: if they went all out immediately, the shock factor would wear off quickly, and his Reputation Points gain would stagnate.
But now?
He glanced at his system interface.
[Current Reputation Points: Nearly 1 Billion!]
The goal of accumulating 10 Billion Reputation Points was within reach. In fact, Lin Xuan was confident he could surpass it.
As he contemplated this, Boa Hancock's gaze burned into him, her eyes practically sparkling with admiration.
[This man… He truly is the one who dares to strike down the Celestial Dragons, collars them, and even publicly executes them! So domineering!]
Unbeknownst to even herself, Hancock had already fallen deeply under Lin Xuan's spell—captivated by his dominance, his fearlessness, and his overwhelming strength.
Meanwhile, high above the battlefield, Fleet Admiral Sengoku, Vice Admiral Garp, and Vice Admiral Tsuru stood mid-air, their expressions grim as they witnessed the Marines' crushing defeat.
Tens of thousands of Marines were being decimated by a mere hundred or so enemies.
Frustration and fury boiled within them, but they knew emotions wouldn't change the situation.
Their eyes locked onto the wooden ship carrying Lin Xuan's group—now dangerously close to reaching the shores of Sabaody Archipelago.
Sengoku's voice was steel.
"Our top priority is rescuing the Celestial Dragons. If a sneak attack failed… then we have no choice but to force our way through!"
"Even if it risks their lives…"
Garp and Tsuru nodded solemnly.
"Then… let's move!"
With that order, the three Marine legends vanished from the sky—reappearing instantly above Lin Xuan's ship!
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