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The body reborn through the Impure World Reincarnation technique could no longer remain intact.
Under the combined effects of the rampaging lightning from within and the immense force of the impact from the outside, it suddenly exploded.
It turned into countless fragments of varying sizes, scattering everywhere!
"Now! Uncle, please!"
Sasuke quickly retreated, while simultaneously sending an urgent call to Hashirama Senju within his mental space.
He knew that the Impure World Reincarnation technique had extremely strong regenerative abilities, and he had to seize this precious moment when the body was completely shattered and the connection with the controller might fluctuate!
Within the space of consciousness, Hashirama Senju's soul, which had been focused and preparing, immediately raised its perception to the extreme.
His spiritual power, following the remaining chakra connection between Sasuke and that shattered Edo Tensei body, traced back like the finest probe!
He sensed the source of that controlling power, the flow of that contract.
That faint yet unwavering line of control hidden behind countless chakra turbulence!
Time seemed to slow down at that moment.
The shattered fragments of the filthy earth have begun to tremble, attempting to coalesce again.
In the split second that the body was about to reform, Hashirama suddenly opened his eyes and said in a deep voice:
"Found it! It's 137 kilometers to your left rear, deep underground!"
"There is a strong snake-like Sage Chakra, which seems to be a Sage technique from the Ryuchi Cave lineage."
The information was instantly transmitted to Sasuke's mind.
Without hesitation, Sasuke sharply glanced at the horizon to his left rear.
It was as if one could penetrate all the barriers and see the hidden snake's lair.
He immediately raised his hand and pressed the wireless device in his ear, reporting rapidly but clearly:
"Brother, target location locked! 137 kilometers to the left rear, underground!"
"Repeat, 137 kilometers to the left rear, underground! It could be the successor of Ryuchi-dong!"
Uchiha Itachi, who was waiting in another hidden base, received his brother's message almost instantly.
Itachi's voice, as calm as ever but tinged with concern, came through the radio: "Received. Sasuke, be careful, don't push yourself."
Shisui, who was already prepared, had a stern expression on his face and had already activated his Body Flicker Technique.
Itachi nodded without hesitation.
He tugged at the green vest he wore, a symbol of a Konoha Jonin, his figure blending into the shadows like a crow.
Along with the green flash of light that the still water transformed into, it silently disappeared from the spot.
They sped off towards the coordinates provided by Sasuke!
Their mission was to strike at the heart of the matter and eliminate the troublesome Edo Tensei caster—Yakushi Kabuto!
Meanwhile, at the foot of that hill that had just experienced a violent collision.
Countless dust and debris rapidly gathered, and Hashirama Senju's impure earth body quickly regenerated at a speed visible to the naked eye.
In the blink of an eye, it was restored to its original state, and even the armor on its chest was completely intact.
However, those eyes that originally belonged to Hashirama were now burning with the barely suppressed fury and shock of Kabuto.
He hadn't expected Sasuke to be so difficult to deal with. Not only was his fighting strength beyond his expectations, but he also seemed to have... sensed something.
"Damn Uchiha brat!"
Kabuto, controlling "Hashirama," let out a deep, furious roar.
His newly recovered body unleashed a powerful burst of chakra, and he punched Sasuke, who was right next to him, forcing Sasuke to retreat and dodge temporarily.
We can't keep going like this! Kabuto made a decision in an instant.
This Sasuke in front of us is clearly well-prepared. If we continue fighting, he might find an opportunity to seal this precious Edo Tensei body of the First Hokage.
That would be a huge loss!
This body is a crucial piece in his arsenal, second only to Madara Uchiha!
We must immediately disengage from the battle and put this body into a battlefield where it can be more effective.
For example, the main battlefield where Madara Uchiha was fighting against the Nine-Tails in its abnormal state!
Letting his "own people" fight to the death is in his best interest!
With that thought in mind, Dou no longer hesitated.
He manipulated "Hashirama," forming hand seals, and a surge of immense chakra erupted once more!
"Wood Release·Wood Dragon Technique!"
Another ferocious wooden dragon burst forth from the earth.
But this time, it did not attack Sasuke.
Instead, it let out a roar and twisted its massive dragon body violently.
Carrying "Hashira" standing on its dragon head, it soared into the sky at an astonishing speed.
They flew swiftly towards the area in the distance where the energy fluctuations were most intense and where golden and blue light were constantly colliding!
"Want to run?!"
Sasuke's eyes turned cold; he wouldn't let him have his way! He immediately formed hand seals and pressed them to the ground!
"Psychic art!"
A burst of white smoke exploded, and a robust red toad, Toadflame, was summoned.
"Sasuke! What's wrong?" Gamabun asked in a muffled voice.
"Flame! Catch up with that wooden dragon!" Sasuke leaped onto the top of Gamabunta's head.
Although Hama Yan was nervous, he didn't slow down.
With a powerful push from its hind legs, its massive body displayed an agility that belied its size.
Transforming into a red afterimage, it closely followed the departing wooden dragon, speeding towards the main battlefield!
In the sky, one after the other, the wooden dragon and the toad, carrying their respective masters, pierced through the sky.
Chapter 468 The Battle Between Truth and Falsehood!
The battlefield of the Fourth Army has been transformed into a realm of myths and legends.
Gold and blue, two colossal figures reaching for the sky, are engaged in the most primal and ferocious battle.
Each clash between fist and sword blade produced a deafening metallic clang.
The resulting shockwaves were like a real tsunami, sweeping outwards in concentric circles.
The earth groaned beneath their feet, trampling deep, bottomless craters, and the air was torn apart, emitting a piercing shriek.
The surviving allied ninjas had already retreated again and again.
Everyone was pale, their faces filled with a complex mix of awe and fear as they looked up at the battle that was beyond their comprehension.
Their kunai and meticulously honed ninjutsu seemed as insignificant as dust before those two colossal beings.
At this moment, all they could do was watch the battle silently and pray that the golden figure would win.
After all, that was their hope!
"boom--!!"
The complete Susanoo wielded the giant blue blade that seemed capable of cleaving mountains.
A powerful, sweeping strike came straight at the waist of the golden nine-tailed fox!
Before the blade even arrived, the incomparably sharp sword energy had already cut through the air for several kilometers ahead, causing it to explode!
The golden nine-tailed fox let out a deep roar, its reaction incredibly fast!
The nine golden tails behind it, which resembled towering pillars, instantly converged and intertwined.
They tightly assembled in front of him to form an enormous, metallic-looking shield of tailed beast chakra!
"clang!!!!!"
The deafening roar seemed to shatter the sky!
The blue giant blade slashed fiercely at the golden tail shield.
The sharp blade embedded itself firmly into the tough defense made of materialized chakra.
Even so, the dissipated sword energy was still like an invisible blade, severing a dense forest in the distance at its roots.
The trees fell in swathes like harvested wheat, leaving behind smooth, mirror-like cut surfaces!
The stalemate lasted only a moment.
The nine tails of the golden nine-tailed fox suddenly exerted their power, tightly coiling around Susanoo's sword-wielding arm like a giant python.
The immense force caused the blue arm to creak under the strain!
At the same time, the Nine-Tails opened its gaping maw, and terrifying Charak gathered and compressed within it at an astonishing speed.
A jet-black Tailed Beast Ball, its surface crackling with ominous red arcs of electricity, instantly took shape!
"Roar--!!"
The Tailed Beast Ball erupted from the Nine-Tails' mouth like a destructive torrent unleashed.
It slammed solidly into the chest of Susanoo, who was temporarily restrained!
"Buzz—Boom!!!!!!!!!!"
An intensely bright white light instantly engulfed the center of the collision, as if a small sun had been born on the ground!
What followed was a cataclysmic explosion!
The violent energy surge expanded outwards in a spherical shape, shaving the ground a layer lower than it actually was.
The scorching heatwave sent the Allied ninjas, who were several kilometers away, staggering about!