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The clash between the Wood Dragon and the Thunder Dragon was immense. Every collision and bite carried tremendous power, and even the shockwaves from their impact were enough to uproot the surrounding trees.
However, in the end, both dragons resolved their battle in a mutual destruction.
The Wood Dragon coiled around the Thunder Dragon, strangling it, while the Thunder Dragon unleashed all its lightning in one final explosive burst, obliterating the Wood Dragon before both vanished into nothingness.
As soon as the two dragons disappeared, Hashirama Senju was the first to react. His hands swiftly formed seals.
"Wood Release: Deep Forest Emergence!"
Finally, he had used this technique. Although, for Madara Uchiha, this move had become almost laughably predictable!
Thanks to the geographical advantage of being surrounded by dense forest, Hashirama's Deep Forest Emergence grew exponentially more powerful. The ground trembled violently as ancient trees, centuries old, erupted from the earth and rapidly expanded. The towering trunks and branches swept across the battlefield like living weapons, crushing everything in their path. Everywhere one looked, the area was overwhelmed by the relentless assault of thick, twisting trees.
Yet, Madara Uchiha remained calm amidst the chaos.
His entire body crackled with electricity as he activated his Lightning Movement Technique, transforming himself into a streak of blue lightning. He darted through the forest of rampaging trees with incredible agility, evading every attack effortlessly. No matter how ferociously the trees thrashed, not even a single thread of Madara's clothing was touched.
Hashirama, controlling the forest's rampage, furrowed his brow. Madara's speed and movement techniques were extraordinary—he would need to push himself further.
With that thought, Hashirama poured an immense amount of chakra into the forest. The colossal trees created by the Deep Forest Emergence surged with renewed vigor, attacking with even greater ferocity. Countless branches and vines lashed out toward Madara, intertwining and forming dense layers that seemed to blot out the sky. The sheer number of trees resembled writhing tentacles, all aiming to ensnare the streak of lightning that was Madara.
Despite the overwhelming assault, Madara stood silently on a rare patch of open ground, his head bowed.
Suddenly, the surrounding trees surged forward as if triggered by some unseen mechanism. They wrapped around Madara tightly, coiling and constricting in an unrelenting grip, leaving no room for escape.
Hashirama, sensing the situation, couldn't help but frown. He knew Madara wouldn't be defeated so easily.
True enough, a series of sharp, intense bursts of lightning tore through the tightly bound trees. With several flashes of electric light, a massive explosion erupted within the forest, instantly incinerating the surrounding trees into splinters.
Amidst the dazzling brilliance of the lightning, Madara emerged, standing tall and muttering under his breath:
"Lightning Release: Thunder God Mode!"
Indeed, the Thunder God Mode lived up to its name. Madara stood immovable, his presence exuding terrifying arcs of lightning that shattered any tree daring to approach him. A wide radius around him became a barren field of destruction, devoid of vegetation, as the lightning annihilated everything in its path.
Surveying the chaotic forest around him, Madara couldn't help but reflect:
"It's impressive, Hashirama—your mastery of wood is unparalleled. Compared to you, I still fall short… But…"
Madara extended his right hand, gathering a surge of concentrated lightning. In moments, a sparrow-sized thunderbird materialized above his palm, flitting about energetically.
"Extreme Lightning Sparrow!"
With a flick of his wrist, Madara launched the tiny thunderbird into the air. As it ascended, it rapidly expanded into a massive, eagle-like creature crackling with lethal energy. Letting out a piercing cry, the thunderbird soared skyward, shattering through layer upon layer of the dense forest canopy with ease.
Standing atop the sprawling forest, Hashirama's expression darkened. He realized he couldn't stop the thunderbird from breaking free.
Sure enough, with a resounding screech, the brilliant blue lightning bird pierced through the Deep Forest Emergence, soaring into the sky. After circling once, it dove straight toward Hashirama with terrifying speed.
Hashirama's eyes narrowed as his hands moved quickly.
"Wood Release: Wooden Wall!"
A thick wooden barrier rose abruptly before him, sturdy and impenetrable, rivaling the strength of a fortress wall.
BOOM! With a deafening explosion, the thunderbird slammed into the wooden wall. The force of the impact caused the barrier to shatter into pieces. However, the remaining energy of the thunderbird had dissipated significantly.
Hashirama turned his head just in time to see the remnants of the fading lightning streak past him.
CRACKLE! A sound echoed near Hashirama.
Hearing it, his heart sank. He had been careless! In focusing solely on defending against the thunderbird, he had momentarily forgotten about Madara. He had foolishly assumed Madara was still trapped within the Deep Forest Emergence—but in reality, Madara had already used his Lightning Movement Technique to follow the path carved by the thunderbird and reappear behind him!
Hashirama whipped his head around, only to see Madara flash into view right in front of him, crackling with electricity.
Hashirama hurriedly tried to change tactics, but it was too late.
Wrapped in a storm of lightning, Madara delivered a devastating punch directly to Hashirama's face. Under the brutal electric shock, Hashirama's features contorted painfully as he was sent flying backward.
But Madara didn't let up. Using his Lightning Movement Technique, he pursued the airborne Hashirama, appearing behind him and delivering a fierce kick to his back.
Hashirama was struck again, sent hurtling through the air once more.
Thus, atop the towering trees of the Deep Forest Emergence, Hashirama was repeatedly pummeled by Madara's relentless barrage of lightning-enhanced punches and kicks. Each strike landed with devastating precision, showcasing Madara's overwhelming dominance.
From afar, Tobirama Senju could barely bring himself to watch. If he hadn't known the true extent of his older brother's abilities, he would have intervened long ago with his Flying Thunder God Technique!