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Chapter 686: The Enhanced Hashirama!
Chapter 686: The Enhanced Hashirama!
This time, the Divine Technique, Divine Flame Incarnation, is unleashed, and despite not utilizing Melting Technique, its power is still earth-shattering.
Size doesn't always determine strength, but in the Ninja World, a larger stature often signifies immense power.
A height of 100 meters is considered the threshold for Hyper Shadow-level ninjas.
The complete Susanoo, which can be used by those with Eternal Mangekyou, is also around this height or taller.
Tang Ping's Divine Flame Incarnation has undergone significant modifications in appearance and style. When he uses his armor, it closely resembles Susanoo, almost like a one-to-one copy. However, his true form leans more towards the style of games from before the time travel, with a more exquisite and Western fantasy-inspired design.
Even if he uses the Divine Flame Incarnation in both identities, there's no need to worry about being suspected as the same person.
Just as all Uchiha can 'pilot Gundams,' no one would suspect they are the same person, even if the Gundams look identical except for their colors.
"Let's show them the 'Divine Power' of the Uchiha!"
Tang Ping's voice reverberates through the Divine Flame Incarnation, audible for miles around.
If Susanoo could speak, it would surely protest, "He's slandering me!"
The Divine Flame Incarnation and Susanoo are fundamentally different in nature.
Divine Flame Incarnation is composed of ninjutsu, sealing techniques, and more, making it a crystallization of knowledge.
On the other hand, Susanoo resides within the Byakugan, and having the Eternal Mangekyou is like obtaining the key to unlock and control it.
The extent of control depends entirely on the user's abilities.
While the Divine Flame Incarnation may start off weaker and more costly, its potential is limitless.
Initially, the Divine Flame Incarnation couldn't compare to the Susanoo, which symbolizes 'Divine Power.'
However, as Tang Ping continuously improved and refined it, its power increased exponentially.
Especially after gaining access to Yang Transformation, its strength took a qualitative leap, becoming no less formidable than Susanoo.
Now, with the same size, Tang Ping is confident that his Divine Flame Incarnation can suppress Susanoo.
This isn't because the Divine Flame Incarnation is stronger than Susanoo, but because it is a technique tailored to Tang Ping, while Susanoo is a technique inherent to the Byakugan and not specifically designed for any particular Uchiha.
"Divine Power?"
"What's that?"
"No!"
...
Aside from Daioh and Orochimaru, everyone else is baffled, not understanding the connection between Susanoo and Divine Power.
Daioh, who had encountered Uchiha Han in his youth, knew that Susanoo was indeed Divine Power. However, he found it peculiar that Tang Ping possessed this power.
Although Tang Ping's full name is Uchiha Tang Ping, the Uchiha surname was added later, and he doesn't possess Uchiha blood, which explains why he doesn't have the Byakugan.
Orochimaru's expression is also complex, as if unsure how to react.
He is certain that this colossal flame giant has nothing to do with Susanoo.
But this is just a suspicion without evidence, and since he was 'temporarily' convinced by Danzo to join the hunt, he doesn't fully align with them, so he naturally keeps his thoughts to himself.
Temporarily!
Orochimaru was temporarily informed by Danzo about Tang Ping's mission to retrieve him after he was sent out of the village by Jiraiya. He was also invited to join the mission.
Otherwise, who would have thought that Tang Ping would participate in such a minor task?
At this moment, she also senses the overwhelming power of the Divine Flame Incarnation and immediately stops the idea of taking further action.
Facing such a technique, none of her own techniques can pose a threat to it, except for that trump card.
She forms hand seals and casts a forbidden technique.
"Summoning of the Dead!"
A hum fills the air, and two purple portals appear on the lake's surface, from which two coffins with the characters 'First' and 'Second' etched on them rise vertically.
The others, witnessing this, breathe a sigh of relief.
They knew about Tang Ping's formidable track record and still dared to besiege him because they were aware that Orochimaru would join them and use the Summoning of the Dead to bring back Senju Hashirama.
Even though they hadn't witnessed Hashirama's power firsthand, the destructive force displayed during the Chunin Exams was witnessed by many, instilling them with absolute confidence.
Thud! Thud!
The coffin lids fall onto the lake's surface, and Senju Hashirama and Senju Tobirama emerge from them.
"You again, you pesky brat!"
Senju Tobirama's face twists in annoyance.
It's understandable; no one would be pleased to be toyed with by a technique they created after their death.
Even after learning that the Senju clan had been 'exterminated', his resentment towards Sarutobi Sasuke and others intensified, and he also blamed Orochimaru.
Danzo would rather deal with Izumi than join the siege on Tang Ping, possibly to avoid facing his own teacher.
"Tobirama, didn't I already say that the living should handle their own affairs, and we, the dead, should interfere as little as possible!"
Senju Hashirama scolded with a bitter expression, then turned to Orochimaru.
"Monkey's disciple, don't you know that manipulating souls is a forbidden technique?"
He was reminding Orochimaru that this technique was extremely dangerous.
"First Hokage, please rest assured. I am well prepared. Today, I ask for your assistance, and it's also for Konoha!"
Orochimaru expressed his readiness and requested the First Hokage's help.
Although it was possible to force him to fight by erasing his wisdom with seals, it would significantly weaken his combat power. So, it was better to let Orochimaru help willingly.
Senju Hashirama turned his head and looked at the flame giant floating in the sky not far away, with a flash of excitement in his eerie, lifeless eyes.
Although the opponent was not Madara (Han), his strength still warranted Hashirama's intervention.
His assessment was based on his 'peak' strength, and in this state, the chances of defeat were higher.
Even with an increase in strength compared to before, this remained true.
Summoning of the Dead!
Orochimaru made further improvements.
However, this was already her limit.
With the Summoning of the Dead improved to its limit, combined with the White Zetsu Corps, Senju Hashirama's strength was now on par with the Hyper Shadow Rank.
"...Good!"
In the end, Senju Hashirama nodded.
Although he didn't want to interfere with the affairs of the living, knowing that his refusal would lead to Orochimaru controlling him with seals, and considering this was also for Konoha, he had no choice but to compromise.
Only Senju Tobirama's eyes flashed with anger, but in the end, he said nothing.
He knew that the current Konoha was no longer the Konoha his older brother had envisioned.
However, being under Orochimaru's control, he could only remain silent.
If he spoke up, who knows, Orochimaru might just control him with seals.
What angered him the most was Danzo, the 'disobedient disciple', who directly revealed much of the information from when he initially developed the technique, giving Orochimaru a targeted approach and leaving him speechless.
Without this control, he would have already been looking for a way to break free from the Summoning of the Dead.
Whoosh! Senju Hashirama rushed towards the flame giant floating in the sky not far ahead.
This also made more people recognize him.
There was no other choice.
After all, one of the statues in the Valley of Termination was of Senju Hashirama, making it hard not to recognize him.
Before witnessing Hyper Shadow-level strength, perhaps everyone thought, 'The God of Shinobi is just boasting, I can do it too!'
But after witnessing Tang Ping's display of Hyper Shadow-level strength, they felt they were out of their league, so they all stood on the sidelines, completely unwilling to step forward.
At the very least, they wouldn't take the lead! Even the Lightning Shadow, A, who usually played the role of a 'rude warrior', remained low-key, with his arms crossed and standing to the side, without Tsuchikage Daitai's reminder.
Soon, Senju Hashirama arrived and stopped at a distance not far from Tang Ping.
Clap! His palms met.
The face markings representing Sage Mode appeared on his face, and his immense aura instantly caused the gradually calming lake to boil.
Tang Ping in the sky wasn't blind, so he naturally saw Orochimaru's actions.
He didn't find it strange because the 'God of Shinobi' was the reason they dared to hunt him, so a confrontation was inevitable.
However... He wasn't going to simply give these guys a 'show' and needed to find an opportunity to strike back.
Currently, they had created some distance, but as long as he found an opportunity... With his Hyper Shadow-level strength, he could ensure a successful surprise attack.
Thinking of this, he looked at the lake's surface, and Senju Hashirama, who had instantly entered Sage Mode, exclaimed:
"Among all the people I've seen, you enter Sage Mode the fastest. Well done, I acknowledge you!"
Hmm, when it came to evasion techniques, Han's skills were the purest, so it was enough to learn from him.
This comment also left the observing powerful ninjas with peculiar expressions.
(End of Chapter)
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