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Chapter 911
Chapter 904: The True Ice Age! (Combined Chapter)
Cold.
Heaven and Earth were a frosty white, with unimaginable low temperatures.
Almost instantly, all the Birds, Beasts, Insects, and Fish within a radius of nearly ten kilometers were frozen to death.
The warm Sea Breeze blowing from the more distant end,
As it swept over the frozen, surging Sea Waves,
Quickly transformed into a howling Cold Wind.
It surged past Kuzan and Hashirama Senju.
Unbeknownst to anyone,
The two no longer spoke.
"Wood Release: Adamantine Attacking Wood!"
Hashirama Senju clasped his hands together in front of his Chest.
The next moment,
With the surging of purple Chakra,
Four thick, long Tree Trunks wrapped in rough bark, with Sharpness tips, broke through the hard Frozen Earth with some difficulty.
But just as they were exposed to the Air and swept towards Kuzan,
White Frost visibly condensed on the surface of the bark.
They finally stopped in Mid-air, about twenty meters away from Kuzan, turning into four Ice Pillars.
Hashirama Senju frowned tightly, then lowered his head for a quick glance, noticing that his feet were also showing Frost, though it wasn't forming as quickly.
"Has the Temperature dropped to this extent? And it seems to be still falling."
Hashirama Senju knew he had to finish the Combat quickly, otherwise, the longer it dragged on, the more disadvantageous it would be for him.
He somewhat understood why the World Government had sent this Admiral Aokiji.
[Swish swish swish!]
Just then, twelve Ice Spears flashing with Cold Light pierced through the Air.
Hashirama Senju immediately shook off the Frost on his feet and dodged the first three with Agility/Dexterity movements.
But the subsequent Ice Spears became increasingly difficult for him to avoid.
By the tenth one, he was surprised to find that he had nowhere left to dodge.
The last three Ice Spears had completely sealed off any Position he could evade to.
"Hah!"
Since that was the case, Hashirama Senju simply stopped dodging.
He immediately gathered Chakra into his Fists and swung them forward forcefully, forming a surging Fist Wind that successively shattered the three Ice Spears coming at him.
But Hashirama Senju's Expression became even more grim.
Because Kuzan, radiating Cold Air all over, had appeared behind him at some point, and the Ice Blade in his hand had already transformed into Blade Light and slashed out.
The next second,
With a 'ba' sound, Hashirama Senju's Body was cut in two by the blade, with large patches of Frost spreading from the severed parts.
However, Kuzan didn't even look at this Remains.
His indifferent eyes merely glanced towards the ten o'clock Direction.
There, Hashirama Senju, who had suddenly appeared, was surrounded by seven or eight Ice Spikes that rose from the ground.
Meanwhile, the Remains in front of Kuzan turned into two Frozen Logs.
At the same time,
Hashirama Senju on the other side was also caught off guard and pierced in various parts of his Body by those Ice Spikes.
But at this moment,
Kuzan's Body instantly rioted, and the Ice Blade in his hand swung towards the three o'clock Direction on the other side.
At that Position, another Hashirama Senju appeared again.
"Hah!"
With no way to avoid it,
The 'Strength Fist' swung with full force collided heavily with the Flying Slash Attack carrying surging Cold Air.
Purple Energy Radiance and blue-tinged white Blade Light clashed In the Court.
While stirring up fierce cold Air Currents, it also instantly shattered and exploded large areas of Frozen Earth within a radius of nearly half a kilometer.
And the 'Hashirama Senju' from the ten o'clock Direction was torn into pieces under the Ice Spikes, becoming a lifelike Wood Golem.
[Swish!]
At this point, Hashirama Senju used the force of the Explosion to retreat nearly a hundred meters.
"Hoo... What a formidable Opponent..."
Hashirama Senju endured the discomfort of Breathing the Low Temperature Cold Air while looking at the Frozen cut on his Right Hand.
Although he wasn't bleeding because he was in the Impure World Reincarnation State,
He also noticed that the damaged area showed no signs of Recovery.
Is it because of this Ice?
Hashirama Senju immediately unleashed Chakra in his hand to shatter it.
But even without the Obstruction of Frost,
The Rebirth effect of Impure World Reincarnation had not begun to take effect.
Why?
"Ara la la~ It seems you not only possess Armament Haki, but your Observation Haki has also awakened."
"It's just that with your current Haki Level, it doesn't mean much in a Combat of this Rank."
Kuzan walked in front of Hashirama Senju again and said calmly.
He wasn't surprised that the Opponent had awakened Observation Haki.
Observation Haki relies on Talent in the Mental Aspect.
Experts like Hashirama Senju, who can naturally release Aura and Sense Aura,
Can easily gain initial mastery after coming into contact with Haki.
But it's only initial mastery.
Although Hashirama Senju's vast Aura, invincible in the Ninja World,
Made his Haki Strength sufficient to surpass most people who had just awakened Haki, and even many ordinary people who had practiced Haki for over ten years, right from the start.
That is, the Combat Power level of Colonel, Senior Colonel, Commodore, and Rear Admiral.
There's no helping it.
This is the cruel Reality.
Most people's lifelong Effort might just be a starting point for some.
They surpass all your Effort as soon as they start.
There's simply no Principle to discuss.
But unfortunately,
The Opponents Hashirama Senju faced were either Aramaki or Kuzan before him.
Therefore, his Haki appeared very fragile.
Aside from allowing him to touch the Main Body of a Logia User even without entering Sage Mode,
Saying it's adding flowers to brocade would be an overstatement.
At most, it only improved his Sensory Ability and Body Protection Ability to a certain extent.
But these are only effective against Combat Power below Vice Admiral.
In front of Kuzan, they are basically useless.
Observation Haki being completely suppressed goes without saying.
As for Armament Haki,
Even if you use Hardening, you can't block any attack at all.
So the Strength Hashirama Senju could rely on,
Was actually the Abilities he had always possessed.
However...
The Trees created by Wood Release are difficult to be effective against Kuzan's Ice-Ice Fruit.
The Recovery effect of Impure World Reincarnation is also being Countered.
In terms of Perception and Martial Arts, he is completely at a Disadvantage.
Hashirama Senju felt an unprecedented immense Pressure.
He could feel that Kuzan's Strength was not only significantly stronger than Aramaki's, but his Ability also Countered his own.
"Since that's the case, I can only take a Gambling..."
Hashirama Senju felt the increasingly cold Temperature and resolutely made his decision.
"Sage Mode!"
As he formed the Snake Seal with his hands in front of him again,
Green eyeshadow Markings instantly appeared on his face.
At the same time,
The Chakra within his Body, filled with Yang Release nature,
Was rapidly transforming into the more advanced Sage Mode Chakra.
Kuzan did not stop him.
He merely watched Hashirama Senju with great interest.
"As expected, he's absorbing Natural Energy into his Body. Interesting~"
Just now,
He sensed the Ice Attribute Natural Energy around Hashirama Senju suddenly surge into his Body.
However, according to the Intelligence on Sage Jutsu provided by the World Government,
The Natural Energy Hashirama Senju absorbed shouldn't be only Ice Attribute.
The Sage Jutsu of this 'Ninja World',
Seems unlike the Super Dangerous Beasts of the Imperial Arms World, which are subdivided into different Attributes.
Such a Simple and Crude method increases the practitioner's Risk several times over.
But it also lowers the threshold for Cultivation.
Basically, as long as the Method is proper,
All Ninja can attempt to sense and absorb Natural Energy.
Of course,
Huge risks are bound to lead to many Sacrifices.
And the Method he obtained for sensing and absorbing Ice Attribute Natural Energy by drinking 'Crimson Lotus Blood', relying on the Physique advantage brought by the Logia System Ice-Ice Fruit,
Cannot be Popularization before the Ice-Ice Fruit can be Mass Production or an Ice Attribute Physique can be obtained through other means.
"Sage Art: Wood Release: Wood Golem Technique!"
With a shout from Hashirama Senju, the surrounding Frozen Beach trembled again.
[Bang bang bang]
This time,
Thick, long Trees cleanly and smoothly broke through the Frozen Earth and Ice Layer.
Below him, they quickly gathered to form a giant Wood Golem that rose section by section.
However, the appearance of this Wood Golem was no longer the previous 'big nose' type. Instead, it was shaped based on his own template.
It was like a super large Wood Clone!
It seems Senju Tobirama's casual remark before,
Still hit Hashirama Senju's Heart...
But he wasn't in the Mood to think about such insignificant Matters right now.
"Good, the Wood Golem created with Sage Mode Chakra, plus the Armament Haki on the surface, can indeed resist the invasion of Low Temperature!"
Hashirama Senju looked down joyfully at the very, very, very good-looking giant Wood Golem.
Even he himself no longer felt much Coldness due to the Sage Mode Chakra within his Body.
But he couldn't waste Time now.
Even for him, Sage Mode only lasts about thirty minutes at most.
It could be said that every minute and every second was incredibly precious.
Hashirama Senju stood on the head of the Wood Golem.
His eyes were fixed on Kuzan in the distance, who was indifferent and silently watching him perform the jutsu.
Knowing he was being underestimated, he gritted his teeth and shouted again.
"Sage Art: Wood Release: True Several Thousand Hands!"
Hashirama Senju didn't hesitate at all and immediately used his full Strength.
He had to decide the Victory or Defeat within thirty minutes.
[Boom boom boom boom boom!]
On the Frozen seaside Earth, giant Trees continuously broke through the ground.
The Momentum was so immense that it resounded throughout the entire Sky.
Truly earth-shattering.
Facing such a Spectacular scene, Kuzan merely retreated quickly in response.
At the same time, with a surprised Expression, he appreciated the 'Thousand-Handed Kannon' that was quickly taking shape before his eyes.
Whether it was its Volume comparable to a Mountain Peak or its exquisite carving craftsmanship, it was beautiful and magnificent in his eyes.
Not to mention the overwhelming Aura like mountains and seas on this 'Thousand-Handed Kannon'.
It made Kuzan click his tongue in wonder from the bottom of his Heart.
At the same time, he sighed with emotion in his Heart.
If it weren't for the Great Power of the 'Star Gate' for such an Opponent,
They would never have been able to come into contact with them in this Life.
Lord Imu, what a remarkable existence...
"Ara la la~ Then I'll get serious too~"
"Ice Age!"
As the Coat of Justice behind him fluttered in the Cold Wind,
The power of the Ice-Ice Fruit transformed into an Invisible Fluctuation, erupting from Kuzan's tall Body.
In an instant,
Amidst the 'rumbling' Loud Noise,
Many times stronger than before,
Earth shaking and mountains swaying, Sea of Trees shattering.
These descriptions were not exaggerated for the terrifying Tremor that appeared.
"This is..."
Hashirama Senju, standing on the 'Thousand-Handed Kannon' which was seven to eight hundred meters tall, looked at the vast Frozen Sea of Trees around him, and the Frozen Great Sea as far as the eye could see, with giant icebergs rising from the ground one after another, quickly forming a continuous white Mountain Range. Subconsciously, his Eyes were already wide open.
But this wasn't the end.
The next second, Hashirama Senju suddenly looked up.
He was astonished to find that the previously clear azure Sky had been shrouded by thick Dark Clouds.
At the same time, large patches of goose feather snow, Accompanied By strangely generated strong winds, gradually formed an overwhelming Super Large Blizzard.
At this moment, in this Situation,
It was as if a 'Thousand-Handed Kannon' reaching Heaven and Earth was sitting cross-legged among icebergs, under Black Clouds, with terrifying Wind and Snow howling and swirling around it.
This was Kuzan's current 'Ice Age'!
The previous super large range Ice Ability.
For him, it was no longer a Technique worth naming.
And the current one directly Mobilizes the Ice Attribute Natural Energy in the Air, combined with the Awakening of the Ice-Ice Fruit, to thoroughly turn the area within range into a permanent 'forbidden zone of Life'.
If Kuzan hadn't had Mercy in his Heart and strictly controlled the range of his Ability,
Now the entire Land of Fire, and even the neighboring Country of Rivers, would return to the true Ice Age!
But even so,
The unimaginably Low Temperature and the Blizzard on a Scale far exceeding ordinary Natural Disasters,
Had already affected the Entity temperature of the Ninja World.
The Bay sandwiched between the Land of Wind, Country of Rivers, Land of Fire, and Land of Tea.
At this moment, it had long since become a solid Icy Ground.
Countless Marine Creatures were frozen to death within it.
Some fishermen living on the west side of the seaside in the Land of Tea,
Were staring dumbfounded as the Great Sea turned from Seawater into an Ice Layer in the blink of an eye.
Their fishing Ship and the fishing Net they had thrown down were also Frozen solid.
Fortunately, it looked like they could still walk back...
It was just that the fishermen's thin Clothing made them shiver in the Cold Wind...
On the other side,
Hashirama Senju's Expression was pale as he watched the 'Wood Golem' and 'Thousand-Handed Kannon' below him rapidly develop thick Frost under the ravages of the Blizzard.
Even he himself began to feel an unbearable bone-chilling Cold.
No, I can't drag this on any longer!
Hashirama Senju thought 'this is bad'.
But looking around, aside from the vast expanse of Wind and Snow,
His Vision could no longer see anything.
Mentally, he likewise couldn't sense the slightest Aura of Kuzan.
But with no Target...
Where should his 'Summit Transformation Buddha' strike?
"Admiral Aokiji, aren't you going to appear and fight me!"
Having no choice, Hashirama Senju had to shout towards all Directions.
"Ara la la la~ I'm really sorry~"
"The old me might have created equally huge creations to fight you Frontally."
"But now, this is my Combat Method. If you have no Method to deal with it, you should surrender as soon as possible."
Hashirama Senju was instantly speechless.
To be honest,
If Kuzan also had Chakra within his Body,
Then with his Agility/Dexterity to Chakra, he would likely be able to capture Kuzan's Aura, which had merged into the Environment after Element Transformation.
Unfortunately, Kuzan is not a Ninja, so he relies more on Observation Haki.
But the problem is, his Observation Haki is truly only at the initial Awakening Level.
How could he possibly sense Kuzan, who was intentionally hidden?
...
Hashirama Senju didn't know what to do.
Should he unleash the Thousand Hands of the 'Summit Transformation Buddha' in all Directions and gamble on Luck?
No.
The most important thing now is to first solve the invasion of this Low Temperature!
"Sage Art: Wood Release: Wood Clone Jutsu!"
Hashirama Senju made a prompt decision and separated four lifelike Manifestations from his Body, sending them flying out in different Directions.
When these Wood Clones, supported by purple Chakra, landed with difficulty in the Wind and Snow,
They immediately squatted on the ground and quickly formed Hand Seals.
"Four Red Yang Formation!"
In an instant, four crimson Barrier Jutsu emitting scorching High Temperature rose, and further formed a fifth Barrier Jutsu at the very top to seal it.
Originally, this Four Red Yang Formation required four Ninja with the so-called 'Hokage-level' Chakra Amount to Team Up and perform it.
But Hashirama Senju was currently in the Impure World Reincarnation State.
His Chakra would receive almost Infinite rapid replenishment.
Otherwise, even with the 'tons' of Chakra he had during his Life,
It would be difficult to perform a Sealing Jutsu of this Rank like the 'Four Red Yang Formation' after using 'Deep Forest Emergence', 'Wood Golem Technique', and 'True Several Thousand Hands'.
As expected,
As the 'Four Red Yang Formation' blocked the Blizzard outside, and with the heat emitted by the Barrier Jutsu itself,
Hashirama Senju could feel the surrounding Temperature rapidly warming up.
But what to do next?
Should he drag on with that Admiral Aokiji?
This Four Red Yang Formation could indeed be maintained indefinitely.
After all, there's no need to worry about Chakra consumption.
But the problem is, his Sage Mode won't last.
Once Sage Mode is gone, it's equivalent to no longer having any possibility of defeating the Opponent...
And Kuzan, hidden in the Wind and Snow,
First clicked his tongue in wonder at the marvel of the Four Red Yang Formation.
Then he patiently waited silently, not at all in a hurry to defeat Hashirama Senju's Idea.
There was no need!
His primary Target was originally just to contain Hashirama Senju.
Not to mention, as a Sea Star Person,
He was long since accustomed to battles that often lasted for days and nights.
So no need to rush, take it slow, he had plenty of patience...
What about the other party?
"By the way, Mr. Hashirama Senju, although it's awkward to say this, I think it's necessary to remind you."
"Sakazuki, that is, Army General Akainu, who is presiding over the Conquest Operation against This World, has Dispatched a Main Combat Brigade of 5000 people led by Admiral Aramaki, and they should have already launched a Sneak Attack on your Konohagakure..."
(End of this chapter)
Cold.
Heaven and Earth were a frosty white, with unimaginable low temperatures.
Almost instantly, all the Birds, Beasts, Insects, and Fish within a radius of nearly ten kilometers were frozen to death.
The warm Sea Breeze blowing from the more distant end,
As it swept over the frozen, surging Sea Waves,
Quickly transformed into a howling Cold Wind.
It surged past Kuzan and Hashirama Senju.
Unbeknownst to anyone,
The two no longer spoke.
"Wood Release: Adamantine Attacking Wood!"
Hashirama Senju clasped his hands together in front of his Chest.
The next moment,
With the surging of purple Chakra,
Four thick, long Tree Trunks wrapped in rough bark, with Sharpness tips, broke through the hard Frozen Earth with some difficulty.
But just as they were exposed to the Air and swept towards Kuzan,
White Frost visibly condensed on the surface of the bark.
They finally stopped in Mid-air, about twenty meters away from Kuzan, turning into four Ice Pillars.
Hashirama Senju frowned tightly, then lowered his head for a quick glance, noticing that his feet were also showing Frost, though it wasn't forming as quickly.
"Has the Temperature dropped to this extent? And it seems to be still falling."
Hashirama Senju knew he had to finish the Combat quickly, otherwise, the longer it dragged on, the more disadvantageous it would be for him.
He somewhat understood why the World Government had sent this Admiral Aokiji.
[Swish swish swish!]
Just then, twelve Ice Spears flashing with Cold Light pierced through the Air.
Hashirama Senju immediately shook off the Frost on his feet and dodged the first three with Agility/Dexterity movements.
But the subsequent Ice Spears became increasingly difficult for him to avoid.
By the tenth one, he was surprised to find that he had nowhere left to dodge.
The last three Ice Spears had completely sealed off any Position he could evade to.
"Hah!"
Since that was the case, Hashirama Senju simply stopped dodging.
He immediately gathered Chakra into his Fists and swung them forward forcefully, forming a surging Fist Wind that successively shattered the three Ice Spears coming at him.
But Hashirama Senju's Expression became even more grim.
Because Kuzan, radiating Cold Air all over, had appeared behind him at some point, and the Ice Blade in his hand had already transformed into Blade Light and slashed out.
The next second,
With a 'ba' sound, Hashirama Senju's Body was cut in two by the blade, with large patches of Frost spreading from the severed parts.
However, Kuzan didn't even look at this Remains.
His indifferent eyes merely glanced towards the ten o'clock Direction.
There, Hashirama Senju, who had suddenly appeared, was surrounded by seven or eight Ice Spikes that rose from the ground.
Meanwhile, the Remains in front of Kuzan turned into two Frozen Logs.
At the same time,
Hashirama Senju on the other side was also caught off guard and pierced in various parts of his Body by those Ice Spikes.
But at this moment,
Kuzan's Body instantly rioted, and the Ice Blade in his hand swung towards the three o'clock Direction on the other side.
At that Position, another Hashirama Senju appeared again.
"Hah!"
With no way to avoid it,
The 'Strength Fist' swung with full force collided heavily with the Flying Slash Attack carrying surging Cold Air.
Purple Energy Radiance and blue-tinged white Blade Light clashed In the Court.
While stirring up fierce cold Air Currents, it also instantly shattered and exploded large areas of Frozen Earth within a radius of nearly half a kilometer.
And the 'Hashirama Senju' from the ten o'clock Direction was torn into pieces under the Ice Spikes, becoming a lifelike Wood Golem.
[Swish!]
At this point, Hashirama Senju used the force of the Explosion to retreat nearly a hundred meters.
"Hoo... What a formidable Opponent..."
Hashirama Senju endured the discomfort of Breathing the Low Temperature Cold Air while looking at the Frozen cut on his Right Hand.
Although he wasn't bleeding because he was in the Impure World Reincarnation State,
He also noticed that the damaged area showed no signs of Recovery.
Is it because of this Ice?
Hashirama Senju immediately unleashed Chakra in his hand to shatter it.
But even without the Obstruction of Frost,
The Rebirth effect of Impure World Reincarnation had not begun to take effect.
Why?
"Ara la la~ It seems you not only possess Armament Haki, but your Observation Haki has also awakened."
"It's just that with your current Haki Level, it doesn't mean much in a Combat of this Rank."
Kuzan walked in front of Hashirama Senju again and said calmly.
He wasn't surprised that the Opponent had awakened Observation Haki.
Observation Haki relies on Talent in the Mental Aspect.
Experts like Hashirama Senju, who can naturally release Aura and Sense Aura,
Can easily gain initial mastery after coming into contact with Haki.
But it's only initial mastery.
Although Hashirama Senju's vast Aura, invincible in the Ninja World,
Made his Haki Strength sufficient to surpass most people who had just awakened Haki, and even many ordinary people who had practiced Haki for over ten years, right from the start.
That is, the Combat Power level of Colonel, Senior Colonel, Commodore, and Rear Admiral.
There's no helping it.
This is the cruel Reality.
Most people's lifelong Effort might just be a starting point for some.
They surpass all your Effort as soon as they start.
There's simply no Principle to discuss.
But unfortunately,
The Opponents Hashirama Senju faced were either Aramaki or Kuzan before him.
Therefore, his Haki appeared very fragile.
Aside from allowing him to touch the Main Body of a Logia User even without entering Sage Mode,
Saying it's adding flowers to brocade would be an overstatement.
At most, it only improved his Sensory Ability and Body Protection Ability to a certain extent.
But these are only effective against Combat Power below Vice Admiral.
In front of Kuzan, they are basically useless.
Observation Haki being completely suppressed goes without saying.
As for Armament Haki,
Even if you use Hardening, you can't block any attack at all.
So the Strength Hashirama Senju could rely on,
Was actually the Abilities he had always possessed.
However...
The Trees created by Wood Release are difficult to be effective against Kuzan's Ice-Ice Fruit.
The Recovery effect of Impure World Reincarnation is also being Countered.
In terms of Perception and Martial Arts, he is completely at a Disadvantage.
Hashirama Senju felt an unprecedented immense Pressure.
He could feel that Kuzan's Strength was not only significantly stronger than Aramaki's, but his Ability also Countered his own.
"Since that's the case, I can only take a Gambling..."
Hashirama Senju felt the increasingly cold Temperature and resolutely made his decision.
"Sage Mode!"
As he formed the Snake Seal with his hands in front of him again,
Green eyeshadow Markings instantly appeared on his face.
At the same time,
The Chakra within his Body, filled with Yang Release nature,
Was rapidly transforming into the more advanced Sage Mode Chakra.
Kuzan did not stop him.
He merely watched Hashirama Senju with great interest.
"As expected, he's absorbing Natural Energy into his Body. Interesting~"
Just now,
He sensed the Ice Attribute Natural Energy around Hashirama Senju suddenly surge into his Body.
However, according to the Intelligence on Sage Jutsu provided by the World Government,
The Natural Energy Hashirama Senju absorbed shouldn't be only Ice Attribute.
The Sage Jutsu of this 'Ninja World',
Seems unlike the Super Dangerous Beasts of the Imperial Arms World, which are subdivided into different Attributes.
Such a Simple and Crude method increases the practitioner's Risk several times over.
But it also lowers the threshold for Cultivation.
Basically, as long as the Method is proper,
All Ninja can attempt to sense and absorb Natural Energy.
Of course,
Huge risks are bound to lead to many Sacrifices.
And the Method he obtained for sensing and absorbing Ice Attribute Natural Energy by drinking 'Crimson Lotus Blood', relying on the Physique advantage brought by the Logia System Ice-Ice Fruit,
Cannot be Popularization before the Ice-Ice Fruit can be Mass Production or an Ice Attribute Physique can be obtained through other means.
"Sage Art: Wood Release: Wood Golem Technique!"
With a shout from Hashirama Senju, the surrounding Frozen Beach trembled again.
[Bang bang bang]
This time,
Thick, long Trees cleanly and smoothly broke through the Frozen Earth and Ice Layer.
Below him, they quickly gathered to form a giant Wood Golem that rose section by section.
However, the appearance of this Wood Golem was no longer the previous 'big nose' type. Instead, it was shaped based on his own template.
It was like a super large Wood Clone!
It seems Senju Tobirama's casual remark before,
Still hit Hashirama Senju's Heart...
But he wasn't in the Mood to think about such insignificant Matters right now.
"Good, the Wood Golem created with Sage Mode Chakra, plus the Armament Haki on the surface, can indeed resist the invasion of Low Temperature!"
Hashirama Senju looked down joyfully at the very, very, very good-looking giant Wood Golem.
Even he himself no longer felt much Coldness due to the Sage Mode Chakra within his Body.
But he couldn't waste Time now.
Even for him, Sage Mode only lasts about thirty minutes at most.
It could be said that every minute and every second was incredibly precious.
Hashirama Senju stood on the head of the Wood Golem.
His eyes were fixed on Kuzan in the distance, who was indifferent and silently watching him perform the jutsu.
Knowing he was being underestimated, he gritted his teeth and shouted again.
"Sage Art: Wood Release: True Several Thousand Hands!"
Hashirama Senju didn't hesitate at all and immediately used his full Strength.
He had to decide the Victory or Defeat within thirty minutes.
[Boom boom boom boom boom!]
On the Frozen seaside Earth, giant Trees continuously broke through the ground.
The Momentum was so immense that it resounded throughout the entire Sky.
Truly earth-shattering.
Facing such a Spectacular scene, Kuzan merely retreated quickly in response.
At the same time, with a surprised Expression, he appreciated the 'Thousand-Handed Kannon' that was quickly taking shape before his eyes.
Whether it was its Volume comparable to a Mountain Peak or its exquisite carving craftsmanship, it was beautiful and magnificent in his eyes.
Not to mention the overwhelming Aura like mountains and seas on this 'Thousand-Handed Kannon'.
It made Kuzan click his tongue in wonder from the bottom of his Heart.
At the same time, he sighed with emotion in his Heart.
If it weren't for the Great Power of the 'Star Gate' for such an Opponent,
They would never have been able to come into contact with them in this Life.
Lord Imu, what a remarkable existence...
"Ara la la~ Then I'll get serious too~"
"Ice Age!"
As the Coat of Justice behind him fluttered in the Cold Wind,
The power of the Ice-Ice Fruit transformed into an Invisible Fluctuation, erupting from Kuzan's tall Body.
In an instant,
Amidst the 'rumbling' Loud Noise,
Many times stronger than before,
Earth shaking and mountains swaying, Sea of Trees shattering.
These descriptions were not exaggerated for the terrifying Tremor that appeared.
"This is..."
Hashirama Senju, standing on the 'Thousand-Handed Kannon' which was seven to eight hundred meters tall, looked at the vast Frozen Sea of Trees around him, and the Frozen Great Sea as far as the eye could see, with giant icebergs rising from the ground one after another, quickly forming a continuous white Mountain Range. Subconsciously, his Eyes were already wide open.
But this wasn't the end.
The next second, Hashirama Senju suddenly looked up.
He was astonished to find that the previously clear azure Sky had been shrouded by thick Dark Clouds.
At the same time, large patches of goose feather snow, Accompanied By strangely generated strong winds, gradually formed an overwhelming Super Large Blizzard.
At this moment, in this Situation,
It was as if a 'Thousand-Handed Kannon' reaching Heaven and Earth was sitting cross-legged among icebergs, under Black Clouds, with terrifying Wind and Snow howling and swirling around it.
This was Kuzan's current 'Ice Age'!
The previous super large range Ice Ability.
For him, it was no longer a Technique worth naming.
And the current one directly Mobilizes the Ice Attribute Natural Energy in the Air, combined with the Awakening of the Ice-Ice Fruit, to thoroughly turn the area within range into a permanent 'forbidden zone of Life'.
If Kuzan hadn't had Mercy in his Heart and strictly controlled the range of his Ability,
Now the entire Land of Fire, and even the neighboring Country of Rivers, would return to the true Ice Age!
But even so,
The unimaginably Low Temperature and the Blizzard on a Scale far exceeding ordinary Natural Disasters,
Had already affected the Entity temperature of the Ninja World.
The Bay sandwiched between the Land of Wind, Country of Rivers, Land of Fire, and Land of Tea.
At this moment, it had long since become a solid Icy Ground.
Countless Marine Creatures were frozen to death within it.
Some fishermen living on the west side of the seaside in the Land of Tea,
Were staring dumbfounded as the Great Sea turned from Seawater into an Ice Layer in the blink of an eye.
Their fishing Ship and the fishing Net they had thrown down were also Frozen solid.
Fortunately, it looked like they could still walk back...
It was just that the fishermen's thin Clothing made them shiver in the Cold Wind...
On the other side,
Hashirama Senju's Expression was pale as he watched the 'Wood Golem' and 'Thousand-Handed Kannon' below him rapidly develop thick Frost under the ravages of the Blizzard.
Even he himself began to feel an unbearable bone-chilling Cold.
No, I can't drag this on any longer!
Hashirama Senju thought 'this is bad'.
But looking around, aside from the vast expanse of Wind and Snow,
His Vision could no longer see anything.
Mentally, he likewise couldn't sense the slightest Aura of Kuzan.
But with no Target...
Where should his 'Summit Transformation Buddha' strike?
"Admiral Aokiji, aren't you going to appear and fight me!"
Having no choice, Hashirama Senju had to shout towards all Directions.
"Ara la la la~ I'm really sorry~"
"The old me might have created equally huge creations to fight you Frontally."
"But now, this is my Combat Method. If you have no Method to deal with it, you should surrender as soon as possible."
Hashirama Senju was instantly speechless.
To be honest,
If Kuzan also had Chakra within his Body,
Then with his Agility/Dexterity to Chakra, he would likely be able to capture Kuzan's Aura, which had merged into the Environment after Element Transformation.
Unfortunately, Kuzan is not a Ninja, so he relies more on Observation Haki.
But the problem is, his Observation Haki is truly only at the initial Awakening Level.
How could he possibly sense Kuzan, who was intentionally hidden?
...
Hashirama Senju didn't know what to do.
Should he unleash the Thousand Hands of the 'Summit Transformation Buddha' in all Directions and gamble on Luck?
No.
The most important thing now is to first solve the invasion of this Low Temperature!
"Sage Art: Wood Release: Wood Clone Jutsu!"
Hashirama Senju made a prompt decision and separated four lifelike Manifestations from his Body, sending them flying out in different Directions.
When these Wood Clones, supported by purple Chakra, landed with difficulty in the Wind and Snow,
They immediately squatted on the ground and quickly formed Hand Seals.
"Four Red Yang Formation!"
In an instant, four crimson Barrier Jutsu emitting scorching High Temperature rose, and further formed a fifth Barrier Jutsu at the very top to seal it.
Originally, this Four Red Yang Formation required four Ninja with the so-called 'Hokage-level' Chakra Amount to Team Up and perform it.
But Hashirama Senju was currently in the Impure World Reincarnation State.
His Chakra would receive almost Infinite rapid replenishment.
Otherwise, even with the 'tons' of Chakra he had during his Life,
It would be difficult to perform a Sealing Jutsu of this Rank like the 'Four Red Yang Formation' after using 'Deep Forest Emergence', 'Wood Golem Technique', and 'True Several Thousand Hands'.
As expected,
As the 'Four Red Yang Formation' blocked the Blizzard outside, and with the heat emitted by the Barrier Jutsu itself,
Hashirama Senju could feel the surrounding Temperature rapidly warming up.
But what to do next?
Should he drag on with that Admiral Aokiji?
This Four Red Yang Formation could indeed be maintained indefinitely.
After all, there's no need to worry about Chakra consumption.
But the problem is, his Sage Mode won't last.
Once Sage Mode is gone, it's equivalent to no longer having any possibility of defeating the Opponent...
And Kuzan, hidden in the Wind and Snow,
First clicked his tongue in wonder at the marvel of the Four Red Yang Formation.
Then he patiently waited silently, not at all in a hurry to defeat Hashirama Senju's Idea.
There was no need!
His primary Target was originally just to contain Hashirama Senju.
Not to mention, as a Sea Star Person,
He was long since accustomed to battles that often lasted for days and nights.
So no need to rush, take it slow, he had plenty of patience...
What about the other party?
"By the way, Mr. Hashirama Senju, although it's awkward to say this, I think it's necessary to remind you."
"Sakazuki, that is, Army General Akainu, who is presiding over the Conquest Operation against This World, has Dispatched a Main Combat Brigade of 5000 people led by Admiral Aramaki, and they should have already launched a Sneak Attack on your Konohagakure..."
(End of this chapter)
