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Chapter 1003: Nightfall City: I Can Use Sage Mode Too!
Chapter 1003: Nightfall City: I Can Use Sage Mode Too!
The one who was surprised wasn't just Orochimaru; even the three Hokages, currently enveloped by the Four Red Sun Formation, showed astonished expressions upon seeing the fiery red barrier rising around them.
The Four Red Sun Formation was a sealing technique documented in the Hokage Scrolls, so the Third Hokage and his predecessors, being Hokages themselves, were naturally aware of it.
Compared to the Four Crimson Flame Formation, a castrated version used by the Sound Four, the Four Red Sun Formation was the genuine article.
The Four Crimson Flame Formation only required four ninjas with chakra levels of a Chunin to stand in different positions to activate it. Depending on the ninja's strength, it could trap even Kage-level opponents.
However, the Four Red Sun Formation was different. To use this sealing technique, four top-tier ninjas with chakra levels on par with the Hokage were required.
While the Four Crimson Flame Formation could trap a Kage-level ninja, the Four Red Sun Formation, during the Fourth Shinobi World War, was capable of trapping the Ten-Tails and even withstanding the Bijudama bombardment—an incredibly powerful sealing technique!
And now, Nightfall City had effortlessly unleashed this formidable technique on his own!
This indicated that each of the four clones he had just created carried a chakra level equivalent to a Kage's!
Nightfall City's strength far exceeded Orochimaru's imagination. Simultaneously, he was well aware that Nightfall City, capable of deploying the Four Red Sun Formation alone, could defeat the First Hokage and his predecessors; it was only a matter of time.
Previously, he had been concerned about the First Hokage and the others breaking free of his control, so he had continuously used the technique to suppress their strength.
But now, seeing the situation spiraling out of control, Orochimaru had no choice but to grit his teeth and release his suppression of the First Hokage and the others.
With the Four Red Sun Formation as a safety net, Orochimaru wasn't worried about the First Hokage and the others suddenly breaking free of their seals and attacking him.
Currently, aside from giving the First Hokage and the others the strict order to "eliminate Nightfall City," he had lifted almost all restrictions on them.
After all, even if he continued to suppress their chakra and strength, they would eventually be defeated by Nightfall City.
Rather than this, it was better to let them create chaos, and who knows, they might even defeat Nightfall City.
Feeling his body suddenly relax as more chakra flowed into his meridians, Hashirama Senju was initially startled, then turned to Nightfall City and said, "Young man, your strength has far exceeded my expectations.
You might need to be careful from now on. It seems the user of the Impure World Reincarnation has lifted most of the restrictions on us.
But with your abilities, it shouldn't be a problem. I never imagined that even after my death, I would have the opportunity to compete with such exceptional successors. Now, I feel a surge of excitement."
"Big brother, please take a look at the current situation! He's using the Four Red Sun Formation, probably to protect the Hidden Leaf Village from the upcoming battle.
Maintaining the Four Red Sun Formation consumes a significant amount of chakra. With four Kage-level clones already created, how much strength does he have left to fight us after our restrictions are lifted?"
Hashirama Senju's tendency to become like this when encountering strong opponents was known to Tobirama Senju. However, for his older brother, who was oblivious to the situation, he had no words.
Undeniably, Nightfall City's strength and talent far surpassed their expectations. But now, he had to maintain the Four Red Sun Formation to protect the village while fighting the three of them, which made the situation extremely challenging.
"No, it's you who doesn't understand the situation, Tobirama. Look at that boy's expression; does he seem like he's been pushed to the brink of despair?
"The Senju clan's chakra reserves are indeed greater than that of ordinary ninjas, but Hashirama Senju is an exceptional case even among his clan."
Tobirama Senju, his brother, also possessed an impressive amount of chakra, but it couldn't compare to Hashirama's.
Even Hashirama, with his abundant chakra, would face a significant drain if he were to maintain four Kage-level shadow clones to sustain the Four Red Sun Formation. However, as Tobirama observed Yecheng, he realized that his brother's assessment was accurate; Yecheng showed no signs of panic.
"It's an honor to have the chance to fight alongside the previous Hokages. Let's get serious, esteemed predecessors!"
As Yecheng spoke, he performed the familiar hand seal of joining his hands together, and with the absorption and transformation of natural chakra into sage chakra, intricate black tattoos resembling a mask appeared on his face.
"Sage Mode—Activate!"
An astonishing surge of chakra erupted from Yecheng, creating a storm that instantly enveloped the surrounding area.
Hashirama and Tobirama were momentarily stunned by Yecheng's transformation.
They had already witnessed Yecheng's formidable power and chakra reserves, which they deemed exceptional for his age, even in their era of constant warfare. Finding a ninja capable of matching his prowess would be a rare feat.
However, they never imagined that Yecheng, who had already fought three opponents, still had more to offer.
"I never expected you to master Sage Mode as well..."
Hashirama, witnessing Yecheng's combination of Wood Release, Sage Mode, and vast chakra reserves, felt as if he were looking at his younger self.
After a hearty laugh, Hashirama followed Yecheng's lead, entering Sage Mode as well.
Since it was a three-on-one battle, upon entering Sage Mode, Hashirama created two additional wood clones with hand seals, each engaging the Second and Third Hokages.
"Wood Release: Wood Human Technique!"
"Wood Release: Wood Human Technique!"
In the instant that Yecheng and Hashirama performed the hand seals, two colossal figures, comparable to tailed beasts, emerged in Konoha.
As the wood clones clashed in a fierce exchange of punches, the Second and Third Hokages, along with Yecheng's wood clones, sprang into action.
Despite being wood clones in Sage Mode, Tobirama didn't underestimate them.
In terms of strength, he might be slightly inferior to his elder brother, but he was still far beyond the capabilities of a mere wood clone.
However, when Tobirama employed his space-time ninjutsu, executing techniques like the Flying Thunder God Slash and the Tsukuyomi, he was astonished by the prowess of the Yecheng wood clone wielding dual blades in Nitou Ryu.
Even more astonishing, after numerous clashes of blades, Tobirama couldn't gain the upper hand. As he prepared to use the Flying Thunder God Technique to confuse Yecheng, he was shocked to find that Yecheng also possessed space-time ninjutsu.
Yecheng's space-time ninjutsu, though more chakra-consuming than Tobirama's, didn't require any Flying Thunder God Technique seals, allowing for direct short-range spatial movement.
(End of Chapter)
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