The Avengers of the Uzumaki Family

Their Konoha front will surely collapse completely.

It's important to understand that they were at a disadvantage from the very beginning.

The fact that Jiraiya's situation immediately became perilous after losing the assistance of several Akimichi clan Jonin is the best example of this.

Mitokaku absolutely cannot allow such a situation to occur.

Therefore, the first thing this Hokage advisor from Konoha Village did was step forward, shouting loudly and signaling the most loyal Hokage-affiliated Anbu elites around him to launch a strong attack on Nara Shikaku's location.

Although the reason is unclear, the fact that Nara Shikaku betrayed the village is certain, and eliminating Nara Shikaku here is the only way to minimize the impact.

These members of the secret service are all die-hard loyalists.

Mitokado Homura gave the order, as long as Tsunade didn't explicitly object.

That means following closely behind.

"Tudun!"

"Tudun!"

The battlefield is now completely dispersed.

Amidst the countless battles that had broken out, in the area where the Hidden Light Village's aerial combat fortress was located, countless Konoha ninjas were constantly using Earth Release techniques to alter the terrain.

The purpose was to be able to attack the giant fortress suspended high in the sky, as well as those flying light ninjas.

After all, ninjutsu attacks have a limited range.

Most ninjas' ninjutsu techniques are unlikely to threaten targets high in the sky.

In this situation.

The only way is to use Earth Release to create countless towering mountains, artificially shortening their height, so that the Hidden Leaf Village ninjas can threaten the Hidden Light Village's aerial fortress.

"Uncle Suzaku!"

When Shikamaru, who was a little further away, saw Mitokado Homura charging toward his father with a menacing look on his face, his expression suddenly changed.

Unlike the adult members of the other three races, they still harbored some hesitation and uncertainty in their hearts.

The moment Shikamaru confirmed that his father was alive, his heart was filled with joy.

It's not that Shikamaru will actually stop hating Hidden Light Village because of this, but right now he's biased towards his father.

He couldn't possibly stand by and watch Mitokado Homura lead his men to kill his father.

"go!"

Suzaku gritted her teeth, a resolute glint in her eyes, and immediately flew towards Shikaku's location.

Suzaku couldn't worry about what would happen next; the only thing he was certain of at the moment was that he couldn't just stand by and watch his clan leader be killed, even though Mitokado Homura would find it difficult to do so.

However, they all had an obligation to intercept them. Suzaku also wanted to ask his clansman in person what was going on. Were the Nara, Yamanaka, and Akimichi clans going to directly betray Konoha?

And in such a major battle!?

"whoosh"

"whoosh"

"whoosh"

Shikaku's announcement.

This made the situation on the battlefield even more chaotic.

But in reality, the fate of the two great ninja villages will be decided by the great battle in the core area of ​​the Valley of the End.

To put it bluntly, even if Konoha were to suffer a complete defeat here, as long as Hashirama Senju could eventually defeat the underworld demon, the victory of the war would ultimately return to Konoha.

Because it's a battle at that level.

The numerical advantage is now meaningless.

Any ordinary ninja.

Faced with Hashirama Senju's Wood Release, they could only be like moths drawn to a flame, burned one after another, without any chance of resistance.

only.

It would be virtually impossible for Hashirama to win against Menma in a direct confrontation.

The Wood Release technique that I am so proud of.

Faced with the overwhelming destructive power of the face-heavy, it is as weak as a withered branch.

Around the very beginning of the battle between the two major ninja villages, at the Valley of the End, the ninja god of Konoha was already driven to the brink of despair by Menma.

The True Thousand-Armed Avalokitesvara can forcefully suppress the armored Susanoo and crush tailed beasts like chickens.

Under the constant and intense pressure of the dough.

It is now completely broken.

Despite having an unlimited supply of chakra from the Impure World Body.

The pillars can repair damaged parts in an instant, but the speed of repair is far slower than the speed of destruction.

Especially when Menma saw that Hashirama still had that infinitely firm look.

He then directly used the 'Golden Wheel Reincarnation Explosion Technique'!

The moment the rapidly expanding crimson-gold sword appeared between heaven and earth, it was in stark contrast to the boundless destructive power that spread outwards.

With a swift and decisive swing, Mianma...

"Boom!!!"

The golden greatsword slashed down with ultimate force.

In Hashirama's incredulous gaze.

It was so easy that the Thousand-Hand Guanyin statue was split in two.

Then came the scorching flames that spread outwards, along with the Tailed Beast Ball Cannon unleashed by the Nine-Tails at full power.

In less than a second.

The terrifying wooden statue, dozens of times larger than the Nine-Tailed Fox, shattered in an instant.

"Lord Hashirama, let's stop here. Continuing the fight is pointless. Haven't you always hoped for peace throughout the ninja world? Now, if you choose to surrender here, the world can usher in peace. All that's needed is the disappearance of the name of Konoha. You should be able to hear the sounds of battle coming from over there. The longer you hold on, the more blood you'll bleed. Is that what you want to see? Or is Lord Hashirama's hope for peace just a lip service?"

Menma stood atop Kurama's head, looking down at Hashirama, whose face was grim, and spoke in a calm tone.

They were almost powerless to resist.

This refers to Hashirama Senju at this very moment.

If it weren't for the special nature of Wood Release.

Techniques like the True Several Thousand Hands are indeed a bit more troublesome. Given the current power gap between Menma and Hashirama, they could easily kill each other in a single exchange.

Look at Sasuke and Naruto in the original work; they were completely outmatched by Madara Uchiha. Not to mention that Hashirama in this life is even weaker than when he was summoned by Edo Tensei in the original work.

This is a difference in every aspect.

From the start of the war until now.

Not a speck of dust got on Mianma's body.

He always maintained that calm and collected demeanor.

Hashirama was clearly out of options; none of his techniques could threaten Menma. Even his strongest technique, the True Several Thousand Hands, was broken by Menma with the most forceful stance.

"Ahem... Menma-kun... I understand what you're saying. I admit that Konoha was the culmination of my life's work, and it became my obsession. I don't want to, and I'm unwilling to, see Konoha perish. But, Menma-kun, have you ever considered whether a country or ninja village forcibly united like this can truly maintain peace indefinitely?"

Hashirama coughed heavily a few times, spitting out the dust from his mouth, and said with a sincere expression.

Hashirama Senju.

He is indeed a peace-loving person.

For the sake of peace in the ninja world, he was willing to make almost any sacrifice, whether it was for profit, status, or dignity. After all, back when the Five Kage Summit was held, Hashirama was already recognized as the strongest ninja in the world. Yet he was still willing to kneel down. Needless to say, his sincerity was truly overflowing.

It was only under such a state of mind.

The existence of Konoha.

It is still very important for the Hashirama.

Just like it was for Itachi Uchiha back then, the village was important, and his younger brother was just as important, perhaps even a little bit more important.

Peace and Konoha.

On the scales of Hashirama's heart, it is also an almost equal existence.

Therefore, at this moment, what Hashirama said to Masaru was truly from the bottom of his heart. You may question Hashirama's intelligence, or you may disdain Hashirama's ideals, but Hashirama's sincerity is still worthy of trust.

On this point.

Naruto is indeed of the same lineage as Hashirama.

However, the more someone is like this, the more serious they can be at times, which can make them seem more frightening.

"Hatred will be forgotten sooner or later, Lord Hashirama. For the world, stability and interests are the most important. Today, as long as I win everything, everyone will naturally submit to my power. But as time goes by, if they find that I can bring them benefits they have never had before and a life of eternal peace, they will gradually accept my rule. Those who are determined to seek revenge are ultimately a minority, and even after a generation or two, such a minority will slowly forget all of this."

With a numbed expression, he spoke calmly.

"Furthermore, I've already come this far, and you want me to give up and go back to the previous situation? That's ridiculous. Do you really think the people of the Five Great Shinobi Villages will be grateful to me instead of hating me even more? Are you keeping the Five Great Shinobi Villages alive just so they can regain their strength and take revenge on me? Lord Hashirama, you haven't forgotten the situation of Konoha after your death, have you?"

"The three Shinobi World Wars have already proven your defeat, Lord Hashirama. Admit defeat; you are a true loser."

Menma looked down at Hashirama Senju from his high vantage point, his words carrying a double meaning.

These are words that are absolutely irrefutable.

Hashirama opened his mouth, but didn't know what to say.

Now we can't win the argument, and we're even worse at physics.

A one-sided situation in the purest sense.

Hashirama suddenly realized that whether he surrendered or not made no difference.

Or rather, it should be said that admitting defeat at this point is his only way out.

(End of this chapter)