Naruto: Wooing Tsunade from Day One!
Chapter 551: Battle of the Impure World

Chapter 551 - 551: Battle of the Impure World

Before the water tornado even reached them, the sheer force of the wind had already sent Hashirama and the others' robes fluttering wildly.

Byakuren took the lead, following closely behind the raging water tornado.

Madara, controlling the First Raikage's body, unleashed his full power, swiftly surpassing Byakuren.

Only Ishikawa remained standing atop the wall, yet to make a move.

"I've got this."

"Fire Release: Great Flame Technique!"

Without hesitation, Hiruzen Sarutobi stepped forward to confront the incoming water tornado.

He planted the Adamantine Staff firmly into the ground, forming hand seals at incredible speed.

The next instant, a massive surge of flames erupted from his mouth, illuminating the sky in a fiery glow.

The flames roared forward, distorting the air with their intense heat, creating a suffocating wave of scorching energy.

The Sarutobi Clan's secret Fire Release technique, passed down through generations, exploded with unparalleled power in Hiruzen's hands.

Boom!

A deafening explosion tore through the battlefield like a thunderclap.

The raging flames surged like a colossal, enraged beast, baring its fangs as it collided head-on with the water tornado.

At the moment of impact, it was as if the world itself had lost all color.

The immense forces clashed, intertwining and compressing, releasing an energy surge beyond imagination.

A massive cloud of steam burst forth, rapidly spreading in all directions.

Within moments, the entire battlefield was engulfed in a dense, white mist, shrouding everything in obscurity.

...

"Hashirama, this time, you won't be able to stop me."

Through the thick fog, the First Raikage was the first to emerge, his gaze locked solely on Hashirama.

A lightning-clad fist shot forward, but Hashirama calmly tilted his head to evade it.

Blocking the Raikage's counterattack with a swift kick, Hashirama forced him back several steps.

"Madara, it's not too late to stop this."

"What you're doing will only shatter the fragile peace of the Shinobi World."

Hashirama knew full well that Madara would never heed his words, but some things still had to be said.

"You haven't changed at all."

"Do you remember what I told you in front of the Uchiha Stone Tablet?"

The First Raikage lunged again, his eyes filled with nostalgia.

"Does that even matter anymore?"

"The Shinobi World is already at peace."

Hashirama countered the Raikage's attacks effortlessly.

Without the Sharingan, even with Madara controlling the First Raikage, there was no advantage to be gained.

"Peace? I don't think so."

"Uchiha and Senju—only those who wield both powers can achieve true peace."

"I have done it."

"Only I can bring real peace to the Shinobi World."

The First Raikage's eyes grew increasingly manic, his attacks becoming more ferocious by the second.

"You lunatic!"

"I won't let you succeed!"

Hashirama roared, red marks creeping up his face as he kicked the First Raikage away with a powerful strike.

Meanwhile, the others had also engaged in battle.

Mito took on Byakuren without showing the slightest weakness.

Her sharp perception and immense chakra reserves gave Byakuren a constant headache.

The sheer variety of her sealing techniques kept him on edge, leaving no room for carelessness.

Against Mito, the techniques he had once prided himself on now felt dull and ineffective.

Water Release, ninjutsu—no matter the skill, after a few rounds, Mito could easily neutralize them with her sealing techniques.

As for her own seals, Byakuren didn't even dare to touch them.

He knew just how terrifying the Uzumaki Clan's fūinjutsu was—one misstep, and he'd be completely sealed away.

Hiruzen Sarutobi, wielding the Adamantine Staff, clashed against Reto.

Fire Release and Wind Release collided repeatedly as the two warriors closed the distance between them.

When the Adamantine Staff struck near Reto, he suddenly pulled out a long blade from nowhere.

The razor-sharp wind chakra coating the sword made every slash cut deep, and each strike sent a shuddering groan through Enma's transformed body.

"The young shinobi who once followed Hashirama is now so old."

"And... hmm... looks even shorter than before."

Reto forced Hiruzen back with a single slash, a teasing smile on his face.

Back when he visited Konoha to negotiate with Hashirama for the strength of his village, he had crossed paths with Hiruzen quite a few times.

"I don't have time for reminiscing."

"I need to seal you immediately."

Despite the circumstances, Hiruzen still showed Reto a degree of respect, knowing this battle was not his choice.

"Big talk."

"Let's see you try."

Reto's movements quickened, and the glow of his blade intensified.

Clang! Clang! Clang!

The Adamantine Staff and the blade clashed repeatedly, the sharp ringing of metal echoing across the battlefield.

Sparks burst from each impact like fireworks scattering through the air.

Tobirama bypassed the others and went straight for the city wall, where he engaged Ishikawa in a fierce battle.

As powerful shinobi of the same era, this was clearly not their first encounter.

They were intimately familiar with each other's fighting styles, techniques, and attack patterns.

The result was an evenly matched duel, neither side gaining the upper hand.

Tobirama's high-risk, aggressive fighting style—trading injury for opportunity—failed to gain traction against Ishikawa.

Moving like lightning, Tobirama struck with precision, his Raijin no Ken slicing cleanly through Ishikawa's throat.

However, Ishikawa was no amateur.

At the same moment, his own blade flashed, severing Tobirama's arm in retaliation.

Had they been alive, Tobirama would have claimed victory.

But as Edo Tensei corpses, their injuries regenerated almost instantly, returning them to their original state.

"Looks like we're at a stalemate in this condition," Ishikawa remarked, running a hand across his now-healed neck, a grin forming on his face.

Making Tobirama struggle for once gave him a certain sense of satisfaction.

After all, in their era, the Senju brothers had crushed all opposition, leaving the other villages gasping for breath.

"You're speaking too soon."

"You do realize Edo Tensei is my creation, don't you?"

Tobirama sneered, charging at Ishikawa once more.

"You're a menace."

"All you do is tinker with these damned forbidden techniques."

"You'd better send me back to the Pure Land immediately."

Ishikawa's irritation flared the moment Tobirama spoke.

If it weren't for Edo Tensei, he would still be in the Pure Land with his wife instead of suffering through this nonsense.

"That's... not how this was supposed to go!"

Tobirama was speechless. He could only scream internally.

He had expected to intimidate Ishikawa, force him into making a mistake.

But the result was the exact opposite.

Rather than faltering, Ishikawa had only grown fiercer.

His plan backfired so badly that Tobirama momentarily lost the will to speak altogether.