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Chapter 973: The Birth of the Divine Tree!
Chapter 973: The Birth of the Divine Tree!
On the Battlefield!
Senju Hashirama controls a small wooden dragon, crushing several Sarutobi Asuma into pieces.
With Asuma's Chakra supply severed, Asuma naturally couldn't withstand the crushing pressure of the wooden dragon.
At the same time, under the control of the talismans, Hashirama also stopped his attack.
This puzzled him because, in a normal situation, he should have continued attacking to break through the fortress ahead.
But now, this order was enough to indicate that Akatsuki had a plan.
'I hope the Allied Forces can guess it!'
Hashirama's heart began to worry about the Allied Forces.
In fact, at this moment, Akatsuki seemed to be on the verge of defeat.
Even though Hashirama had defeated Asuma, the latter had already completed his task of clearing the soil of the dead, and the remaining clay puppets were exhausted in the battle.
In other words, the remaining targets that were not completely eliminated were now dealt with by Hashirama.
From this perspective, the exchange was not necessarily a loss.
The Allied Forces had achieved their goal.
Not only the clay puppet army but also the White Death Army suffered heavy losses in the battle, and their numbers were pitifully small.
Not to mention, the Edo Tensei strong ones were specifically targeted, and except for Hashirama and Uchiha Madara, who were exceptional, the rest had been thoroughly sealed.
Even among the Akatsuki members, Deidara was taken care of, leaving only a few who were either exhausted or injured and retreated.
In contrast, the Allied Forces!
Their losses were still within controllable limits. The ninjas took turns in battle, and with the support of medical treatment and rest, their combat strength was well-preserved.
The key was that without the clay puppets and the White Death Army, even if they used people to pile up, they could still defeat the remaining Akatsuki members.
And in terms of high-end power, they also had a chance of winning.
However, the Allied Forces never expected that Akatsuki had already achieved their goal.
Whoosh! Several figures gathered around Kabuto and Madara.
Although the number was much smaller than before, there were still a few people.
Especially Obito, whose appearance had changed drastically.
The mask he wore now had two eyes.
One was a blood-red Sharingan, and the other was a purple, incense-like Rinnegan.
The pressure was overwhelming!
Obito didn't need the Kibara Technique like Asuma.
As the 'target' chosen by Madara, the fusion was incredibly easy, and he could immediately grasp the power.
From this aspect, it was different from the original plot.
In the original story, he obtained the Rinnegan after Nagato's attack on Konoha and became the Six Paths.
But this time, due to Douhei's intervention, he obtained it on the battlefield.
Moreover, with the Uchiha bloodline and Kurogane's secret help, he could fully exert his formidable power.
The current Obito's combat strength was not much weaker than in the original plot.
The key was that he had an additional 'Ninja God' card, which could make up for the missing Six Paths' combat strength. Additionally, the Second Hokage was working in the Scorch Sun Nation, and the Fourth Hokage's soul was kept in 'paradise,' resulting in a significant reduction in the Allied Forces' strength.
It could be said that both sides had taken a hit.
Overall, it brought both sides to a state of equilibrium.
Moreover, there was no need to worry about the power gap on the Akatsuki side.
Because if there was a problem with combat strength or an unexpected situation, even if Douhei didn't take action, the Six Paths hidden in the shadows would intervene to ensure the Ten-Tails' Power could be born, allowing the Kaguya Plan to proceed smoothly.
"Obito, do we need to retreat?"
Konan's gaze didn't even glance at Madara, fearing that he would sense the hatred in her eyes. She asked Obito in a cold voice.
With Uchiha Madara standing by, it was naturally impossible to continue calling him by his name, so she used a name he had used before.
The war had reached a point where their side looked completely 'out of ammunition and food.'
"No, the plan is going smoothly!"
Obito shook his head slightly.
"Smoothly???"
Sasuke, Kakuzu, and Kisame, who were nearby, looked at each other in confusion, not understanding why he said so.
Even if they had regained the Rinnegan, they should retreat first to accumulate strength and then execute the Moon's Eye Plan, right?
It could be said that Obito concealed some crucial information from the Akatsuki members.
Only Zetsu and Madara were clear about what he would do next.
"That's right, next is the time for the Ten-Tails to appear!"
As Obito spoke, he formed hand seals and then shouted lightly.
"Summoning Technique: Gedo Statue!"
Without the Rinnegan, it was impossible to summon this statue.
Boom!
A massive white mist appeared behind them.
The Gedo Statue!
And all nine of its eyes were open.
"It's begun!"
Tomoe thought to himself.
Obito turned around and used his Rinnegan to stare at the Gedo Statue, transmitting his eye power and causing it to undergo a transformation.
Rustle!
A continuous, fine sound resonated.
"What's that sound?"
Dougu furrowed his brows and looked around, his intuition heightened in Sage Mode, sensing the change.
But Mei was more straightforward; her paper wings unfolded behind her, and she immediately left the area.
Apparently, she was well aware of the impending danger and had prepared to take refuge.
The rest of the Akatsuki members, including Sasuke, Kakuzu, and Kisame, were not fools either. They noticed Mei's actions and quickly followed her, leaving the Gedo Statue to their own devices.
Their actions didn't arouse suspicion from Obito or Tomoe.
After all, the Akatsuki was a loosely organized mercenary group. Obito had promised them benefits and asked for the Rinnegan, but he didn't insist on their participation in the Moon Eye Plan.
They might even betray and attack him to stop the plan; such a scenario was not impossible.
So, their lack of trust and cautious attitude were normal.
If they were overly loyal, that would be abnormal.
Dougu, after seeing Mei and the others' actions, quietly followed them using Earth Release, leaving behind only a snake clone in his place.
Hmm, a very special clone.
Even with the Byakugan, unless one saw the original body leaving at the same time, they wouldn't notice the clone.
Only Tomoe seemed to have a vague sense of what was happening, but he didn't speak up.
Now wasn't the time for him to make his move.
The continuous sound grew louder, and the several dozen-meter-tall Gedo Statue transformed into a sapling, beginning to grow wildly.
"This is...!"
Senju Hashirama was the first to sense the extraordinary nature of the Divine Tree.
It was different from the 'essence' of normal plants.
Not only him, but as the Divine Tree's movements became more vigorous, everyone's attention was drawn to it.
Although the Allied Forces didn't know that the Divine Tree was the Ten-Tails, they were well aware that they couldn't allow it to complete its transformation.
"Don't let that thing finish growing! Everyone, attack!"
Ai shouted and charged towards the Divine Tree.
Except for the Raikage, the remaining four Kage and other powerful ninjas followed suit.
It must be said that the real Ninja World was vastly different from the one in the anime.
In the anime, from start to finish, it was mostly the protagonists who dominated the battles, while others, regardless of their strength, were relegated to the background, never getting a chance to showcase their abilities.
But now, everyone was a 'protagonist,' and there was no situation where the main characters, like Naruto, fought alone while others were dispensable.
One by one, the powerful ninjas of the Allied Forces gathered, forming an incredibly strong force that charged towards the rapidly growing Divine Tree.
Apparently, the Allied Forces also realized that the critical moment had arrived. If they let the Divine Tree complete its transformation, it would be too late to fight back.
It must be said that no one was a fool.
Especially the ninjas, who relied on their wits for survival, would never overlook such a detail.
And this scene was witnessed by Douhei and his team, hiding at a distance.
"Is that the 'Divine Tree'?"
Hyuga Aozuki muttered.
"Yes, and it's also the 'Ten-Tails'!"
Douhei nodded in confirmation.
After the Divine Tree appeared, he didn't need to keep it a secret and could speak openly about it.
At the same time, he was also sensing something else, curious to know if the traps he had set would be effective.
Remember, when he performed surgery on Gaara, he had anticipated this moment. So, he had made preparations with the One-Tail and not just that; he had also tampered with the Three-Tails and Six-Tails.
With several Tailed Beasts altered, even if they fused into the Ten-Tails, he would still have a hidden advantage.
To be precise, through these alterations, he could not only observe and experience the Six Paths Power but also unleash a powerful move at a critical moment, causing a significant impact.
In a real showdown, he wasn't weaker than anyone.
And soon, it would be their turn to make their move.
(End of Chapter)
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