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"Is the creator of the ninja world, Senju Hashirama, going to fight Kazekaze?"
On the branch of a towering tree, a short-haired man with pale skin revealed half of his upper body, surrounded by white spikes that resembled bamboo shoots. It was none other than White Zetsu!
Since White Zetsu brought information about Kazekaze to Uchiha Madara, he was assigned a special mission by Madara to secretly monitor Kazekaze's every move. However, he never expected that the First Hokage, the God of Ninjutsu, Senju Hashirama, would actually challenge Kazekaze to a duel! This is truly an extraordinary event!
"What kind of monster is that kid Kazekaze..." White Zetsu muttered to himself, unable to help but comment, and fully immersed himself in the battle. He needed to record everything here, then take the information back to the Hell's Crevice and report to Madara! White Zetsu could even foresee Uchiha Madara's shocked expression.
However, it's worth mentioning, even though Hashirama and Tobirama were not far from White Zetsu, he wasn't worried about being discovered. Even though Hashirama and Tobirama's sensory abilities were indeed formidable, they still couldn't detect White Zetsu. Currently, White Zetsu was using a jutsu called "Mayfly Technique," which allowed him to merge with the earth and vegetation, achieving high-speed movement through integration. During the activation of the jutsu, he could completely suppress his presence. Even the most advanced sensory abilities couldn't detect White Zetsu. Otherwise, he wouldn't have been able to remain hidden in the ninja world for decades without being discovered.
Since he wouldn't be discovered by Hashirama or Tobirama, White Zetsu had nothing to worry about. He focused intently, observing the battle between Hashirama and Kazekaze.
"However..."
"Kazekaze's strength is impressive, but he still can't compare to Hashirama. After all, he defeated Uchiha Madara at the Valley of the End. And at that time, Uchiha Madara used the power of the Sharingan to control the Nine-Tails. There's no doubt that Hashirama being called the God of Ninjutsu is well-deserved." White Zetsu began to analyze in his mind.
Kazekaze's growth rate was indeed astonishing. It had only been four months since he started training. In these four months, Kazekaze had successively defeated powerful figures like Kinkaku, Ginkaku, and Hōzuki Gengetsu. Such feats were unheard of in the entire ninja world. However, Hashirama was not like Hōzuki Gengetsu or Kinkaku and Ginkaku. Through comparing the information, White Zetsu realized that even Kazekaze couldn't compare to Hashirama now. In this duel, Kazekaze would lose.
"Moreover, he might even be instantly defeated by Hashirama. That is, if Hashirama is serious." After all, Hashirama was Kazekaze's grandfather, not an enemy. Holding back wasn't out of the question.
"In any case, let's watch and see first." White Zetsu took a deep breath and stopped speaking.
Meanwhile, Tobirama began to step back, giving his big brother Hashirama and Kazekaze enough space. Both of them were Wood Release users. They would likely cause significant destruction here.
"But, a match between big brother and Kazekaze, I'm really looking forward to it." Tobirama couldn't help but feel excited. Although he didn't support Hashirama doing this while suffering from a terminal illness, he still looked forward to Kazekaze's performance.
"Speaking of which, Kazekaze is indeed a once-in-a-millennium genius, but big brother is no slouch either. If they were under the same conditions, big brother Hashirama might not necessarily be Kazekaze's match. But now, Kazekaze is only seven years old, there's no way he could be a match for big brother. Kazekaze will lose this duel." Tobirama's gaze slightly narrowed, as if he had already foreseen the outcome. But often, the result isn't what's important.
"Come on, Kazekaze." Hashirama removed his haori, revealing his solid muscles. Since returning from the Valley of the End, he hadn't fought another ninja.
"You're the first, Kazekaze, don't disappoint me." As soon as he finished speaking, Hashirama seemed to transform into another person, making Kazekaze feel a sense of unfamiliarity. He couldn't sense any of Hashirama's usual playful demeanor. On the contrary, he felt Hashirama's expression was extremely serious, exuding a powerful aura from head to toe, sweeping towards him.
Yes. Hashirama didn't need to make a move, just standing there was enough to exert immense pressure on Kazekaze! This is the man who single-handedly ended the Warring States Period, who defeated Uchiha Madara multiple times, founded the Hidden Leaf Village, distributed the Tailed Beasts, and the overseer of the peace agreement among the Five Great Ninja Villages. The man hailed as the God of Ninjutsu, Senju Hashirama! His own grandfather now.
"So strong." Kazekaze focused his gaze, giving 120% of his attention, and concentrated. Among those he had defeated so far: Shimura Danzo, Might Bai, Toroi, Sarutobi's unit, Ginkaku and Kinkaku, Hōzuki Gengetsu. Without a doubt, none of these ninjas could compare to Senju Hashirama.
"Compare." Even Kazekaze couldn't help but chuckle, mocking his own naivety. Not to mention comparing to Hashirama. Even if you put them all together, they were just mere grains of sand, not even half of what Hashirama was. The gap was too vast. It was like heaven and earth!
Just standing in front of Hashirama, Kazekaze could feel the pressure overwhelming him, making him hesitant to act rashly. Yes. Senju Hashirama! Such a terrifying existence!
'Is this the power of the greatest under the Sage of Six Paths? Just his aura is so overwhelming.'
Moreover, Hashirama was different from ninjas like Hōzuki Gengetsu. As long as you knew the principles of his Steaming Danger Tyranny jutsu, he wasn't hard to deal with. But Hashirama, even if he told you everything about himself, could still crush you with sheer strength. What good are your two hands? He still has 998 more. That's how terrifying he is.
'If Hashirama went all out and used Sage Art: Wood Release: True Several Thousand Hands.' Honestly, Kazekaze couldn't think of a way to counter this jutsu.
"Kazekaze, aren't you going to make a move?" Suddenly, as Hashirama waited for Kazekaze to act, he lifted his right leg and stepped forward. As his heel gently touched the ground, a crack spread from beneath his foot, instantly forming a web-like pattern.
"Could it be, you're afraid?" This is the power of Senju Hashirama!
However, Kazekaze was never one to be timid. Since he accepted Hashirama's challenge to duel, he had no reason to be afraid!
"Afraid? Those words aren't in my vocabulary." Kazekaze's lips curled into a smile, and then he unleashed his Super Strength, with a terrifying aura spreading from him in all directions, clashing forcefully with Hashirama's aura!