Hearing Isamu's harsh words, the Ten-Tails instinctively averted its gaze, silently complaining about how ruthless its master was. Even so, it didn't dare slow down. Within a few seconds, another cone-shaped Tailed Beast Ball condensed in front of its mouth.
Seeing this, Senju Hashirama's expression hardened. He immediately rushed forward—he absolutely couldn't allow that attack to reach the village.
"Wood Release: Wood Dragon Technique!"
A massive Wood Dragon surged forward. Hashirama leaped onto its head and rode it straight toward the Ten-Tails.
Watching him charge in again, Isamu's irritation flared. "Damn it! Is this guy insane? Why do you keep stopping me every time? You're already dead—do you really need to go this far?"
As Hashirama closed the distance, Isamu raised his right hand.
"Scorch Release: Rasenshuriken Kagutsuchi!"
A Rasenshuriken infused with black Amaterasu flames formed instantly and shot toward Hashirama. The moment it hit the Wood Dragon, it exploded, and black flames spread everywhere. The Wood Dragon ignited and began thrashing violently, while Hashirama himself was engulfed in flames.
He tried to extinguish them, but it was useless. The more he struggled, the worse it became—even his hands caught fire.
"What kind of flames are these? Why won't they go out?!"
Above, Isamu watched with a cold smile. "Heh… now you can't stop me. Ten-Tails, fire!"
With no one blocking him, he gave the order. The Ten-Tails carefully aimed at Konoha Village this time and fired.
At that exact moment, Hashirama shouted, "Tobirama!"
Meanwhile, Senju Tobirama, whose body had already regenerated, had been waiting for the right moment. Now was his chance. He quickly formed hand seals.
"Water Release: Sea God Phantom!"
A massive water-formed figure appeared—a crowned Sea God holding a giant trident. Tobirama leaped onto the trident and pointed straight toward the incoming Tailed Beast Ball.
"Go—full speed!"
The trident shot forward like lightning, slicing through the air. Isamu noticed something flash past him and frowned. "What was that?"
Squinting into the distance, he soon spotted it. "A trident…? Wait, why is there a hamster ball on it?"
Curious, he activated his Rinnegan to zoom in. As the image became clearer, recognition hit him.
"…Isn't that the guy I blew up earlier?"
Seeing Tobirama clinging desperately to the trident, his face distorted by the wind, Isamu burst out laughing. "Hahaha! Look at your face! Are you putting on a flying show for me?"
Tobirama ignored him completely. As he approached the Tailed Beast Ball, he shifted his stance, planted his feet firmly, and reached out with both hands.
"Flying Thunder God Technique!"
In an instant, both Tobirama and the Tailed Beast Ball vanished, along with the trident.
On the Ten-Tails' head, Isamu froze for a moment. Then his expression twisted, and his laughter stopped.
"Damn it! Damn it! Why does everyone keep getting in my way?!"
Nearby, Hashirama watched and allowed himself a small smile. Tobirama actually pulled it off. Without hesitation, he severed his burning arm and removed his flaming armor. Moments later, his body regenerated.
Just then, Tobirama reappeared on the battlefield. Looking at Isamu, he smirked smugly.
"Your attack may be powerful, but I still sent it away. So? Still planning to destroy Konoha?"
A distant explosion echoed—the Tailed Beast Ball detonating far away, so distant that only the sound reached them.
Hashirama stepped beside his brother. "Well done, Tobirama. If not for you, Konoha would've been destroyed."
Tobirama grinned. "Hahaha, Ani-chan, just doing my job. Konoha is my home too."
(Good thing I left a Flying Thunder God mark earlier…)
Hashirama rolled his eyes slightly, then both brothers turned back toward Isamu.
At that moment, Isamu was completely furious.
"I'm so pissed off! A filthy cockroach dares to mock me?! I'll destroy your village today—just watch!"
With that, he formed a hand seal—one hand raised with two fingers extended, the other gripping them tightly.
His next move was about to begin.