[TL/N: New Book -
Anime Group Chat in a Doomsday World!]
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As the raging waterspout surged toward him, Alexander calmly extended his hand.
"Lightning Spear!"
Crackle!
Lightning erupted, colliding with the waterspout mid-air. The clash created a deafening explosion, sending shockwaves rippling through the battlefield. In the instant of chaos, a figure darted forward—it was Hashirama!
Hashirama's body was enveloped in a vibrant purple chakra aura. Without hesitation, he lunged at Alexander with a series of ferocious punches.
"Chakra Enhanced Strength!"
Though Hashirama's mastery of enhanced strength was not as refined as Tsunade's, who had honed it to perfection, his raw power was more than enough to pulverize the ground with a single strike.
Unfazed by the incoming attack, Alexander met it head-on with his fist.
"Martial Arts: Overlord's Iron Reinforcement!"
Boom!!!
The sheer impact sent a shockwave rippling outward, shattering the asphalt beneath their feet. Hashirama's eyes widened in surprise as Alexander effortlessly parried his strike.
"Hahaha! Impressive, young man," Hashirama exclaimed, his tone both amused and impressed. "Blocking my punch at your age? Remarkable!"
Alexander rolled his eyes. 'Do I really need your praise?'
"Save your compliments," Alexander retorted. "You'll run out of words soon enough."
As he spoke, an array of shimmering, razor-sharp weapons materialized behind him.
"Trace On!"
Swish! Swish! Swish!
The weapons shot forward, embedding themselves deeply into the ground around Hashirama, kicking up dust and debris.
Boom!
"What kind of jutsu is this?" Hashirama mused, his curiosity piqued. "I've never seen anything like it before."
"This isn't ninjutsu," Alexander replied coolly.
"Not ninjutsu?" Hashirama's expression grew serious. "Even more intriguing. In that case, I'll have to get serious as well."
He clasped his hands together, his fingers moving with blinding speed as he formed a series of seals.
"Wood Release Secret Technique: Nativity of a World of Trees!"
With a deafening roar, colossal trees erupted from the ground, transforming the battlefield into a dense forest. Thick vines surged forward, aiming to ensnare Alexander.
Crack! Crack! Crack!
Unperturbed, Alexander brandished the Sword of Vowed Victory, its edge crackling with lightning. He swung it swiftly, the flashing blade reducing the encroaching vines to smoldering cinders.
Hashirama observed his failed attack without alarm. "I didn't expect that to work anyway," he muttered, his tone calm.
"Wood Release Secret Technique: Advent of the World Flowering World!"
The trees around them blossomed with strange, vibrant flowers that spewed purple pollen into the air. The toxic mist carried a paralyzing effect, capable of incapacitating anyone who inhaled it.
Alexander shook his head dismissively. "Such tricks won't work on me."
Opening his mouth, he began channeling a massive, fiery energy.
"Dragon's Roar!"
A torrent of flames erupted, engulfing the forest. Though Wood Style techniques were generally resistant to fire, Alexander's flames were anything but ordinary.
Crackle!
The fire spread rapidly, reducing the towering trees to charred remains. The blazing inferno surged toward Hashirama himself.
"Water Style: Water Dragon Bullet!"
Boom!
A massive water dragon surged forth to meet the oncoming flames. Water and fire clashed violently, creating a thick, steamy mist that shrouded the battlefield like a dreamscape.
"What intense flames," Tobirama remarked, his brows furrowed as he surveyed the scene. "This young man is remarkable, holding his own against us in a two-on-one fight. Brother, we mustn't underestimate him."
Hashirama's expression grew serious as he nodded. "You're right, Tobirama. He may be as strong as Madara was back in the day."
Hashirama exhaled deeply. "It's been a while since I've fought seriously. Very well—let's finish this."
He slammed his hands together once more.
"Wood Release: Wood Human Technique!"
With a tremendous rumble, a titanic wooden golem burst from the earth beneath Hashirama's feet. Towering even higher than the Nine-Tails in its full form, the golem radiated an overwhelming presence.
This was Hashirama's ultimate technique—a power capable of subduing even the most ferocious tailed beasts.